Patents by Inventor John Ruter

John Ruter has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Hibiscus 'Panama Red'
    Publication number: 20090038040
    Abstract: Hibiscus ‘Panama Red’ is an ornamental variety, crossed and cultivated in Georgia. The plants of the new Hibiscus display an intense red color in high light, deeply cut foliage, stable foliage color, very large flowers, thrives in hot an humid conditions, and flowers heavily during short days (November to April) in zone 10. ‘Panama Red’ can be grown in the garden or in a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: John Ruter
  • Hibiscus 'Panama Bronze'
    Publication number: 20090038041
    Abstract: Hibiscus ‘Panama Bronze’ is an ornamental variety, crossed and cultivated in Georgia. The plants of the new Hibiscus display an intense bronze color in high light, deeply cut foliage, stable foliage color, very large flowers, thrives in hot an humid conditions, and flowers heavily during short days (November to April) in zone 10. ‘Panama Bronze’ can be grown in the garden or in a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: John Ruter
  • Campsis plant named 'Rutcam'
    Publication number: 20080184410
    Abstract: A new and distinct Campsis xtagliabuana hybrid which is characterized by a vine-like growth habit requiring support to grow, early flowering, and prolific blooming with red flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John Ruter
  • Pennisetum purpureum plant named 'Princess'
    Publication number: 20060282929
    Abstract: Pennisetum purpureum ‘Princess’ is a dwarf, purple-foliaged napiergrass. It is a perennial in USDA hardiness zones 8-10, and a vigorous annual in more northern zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Wayne Hanna, John Ruter
  • Pennisetum purpureum plant named 'Prince'
    Publication number: 20060282928
    Abstract: Pennisetum purpureum ‘Prince’ is a semi-dwarf, purple-foliaged napiergrass. It is a perennial in USDA hardiness zones 8-10, and a vigorous annual in more northern zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Wayne Hanna, John Ruter
  • Hibiscus plant named ‘Panama Red’
    Patent number: PP20121
    Abstract: Hibiscus ‘Panama Red’ is an ornamental variety, crossed and cultivated in Georgia. The plants of the new Hibiscus display an intense red color in high light, deeply cut foliage, stable foliage color, very large flowers, thrives in hot an humid conditions, and flowers heavily during short days (November to April) in zone 10. ‘Panama Red’ can be grown in the garden or in a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation
    Inventor: John Ruter
  • Indian hawthorn plant named ‘RutRhaph1’
    Patent number: PP20730
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hawthorn, Rhaphiolepis umbellata, which is characterized by unique undulate leaf margins with small leaf margins; petite petals, with both length and width being small; overall plant height and width resulting in a small and wide appearance; relatively few stamens; relatively early full bloom date; and relatively slow growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation
    Inventor: John Ruter
  • plant named ‘Panama Bronze’
    Patent number: PP20811
    Abstract: Hibiscus ‘Panama Bronze’ is an ornamental variety, crossed and cultivated in Georgia. The plants of the new Hibiscus variety display new growth with an intense bronze color in high light that matures to a green color with bronze edging, deeply cut foliage, stable foliage color, very large flowers, thrives in hot an humid conditions, and flowers heavily during short days (November to April) in zone 10. ‘Panama Bronze’ can be grown in the garden or in a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation
    Inventor: John Ruter