Patents by Inventor Jon L. Roethling

Jon L. Roethling 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).

  • Eastern redbud plant named ‘Hearts of Gold’
    Patent number: PP17740
    Abstract: ‘Hearts of Gold’ is a distinctive variety of Cercis canadensis, which is characterized by its distinct bright golden foliage compared to other cultivars of Cercis canadensis. In addition, one-year-old whips of ‘Hearts of Gold’ produce flower buds, whereas other cultivars of Cercis canadensis generally only produce flowers on older plants. Further, first-year budded ‘Hearts of Gold’ trees appear to be more vigorous and uniform in growth than similar-aged trees of other known cultivars known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventor: Jon L. Roethling
  • Indian hawthorn plant named ‘Fiesta’
    Patent number: PP21417
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Rhaphiolepis named ‘FIESTA’ that is characterized by evergreen foliage which is marginally variegated cream-white and green, and whose flowers are light pink in bud, opening to white. In combination, these characteristics distinguish ‘FIESTA’ from all other varieties of Rhaphiolepis known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Jon L. Roethling