Patents by Inventor Knud Jepsen

Knud Jepsen 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).

  • Method for breeding double-type interspecific hybrids
    Patent number: 7847150
    Abstract: New, distinct and stable cultivars of double-flowering Kalanchoe interspecific hybrids are disclosed. Double-flowering Kalanchoe interspecific hybrids produce one or more flowers with at least 5 full or partial petals per flower. Double-type K. blossfeldiana×K. laciniata, K. blossfeldiana×K. rotundifolia, K. blossfeldiana×K. aromatica, K. blossfeldiana×K. pubescens, K. blossfeldiana×K. grandiflora, K. blossfeldiana×K. citrina, K. blossfeldiana×K. ambolensis, K. blossfeldiana×K. faustii, K. blossfeldiana×K. schumacherii, K. blossfeldiana×K. pritwitzii, K. blossfeldiana×K. flammea, K. blossfeldiana×K. figueredoi, K. blossfeldiana×K. rauhii, K. blossfeldiana×K. obtusa, K. blossfeldiana×K. pumila, K. blossfeldiana×K. marmorata, K. blossfeldiana×K. porphyrocalux, K. blossfeldiana×K. jongmansii, K. blossfeldiana×K. pinnata, K. blossfeldiana×K. diagremontiana, K. blossfeldiana×K. gracilipes, K. blossfeldiana×K. campanulata, K. blossfeldiana×K. latisepela, K. blossfeldiana×K. coccinea, K. blossfeldiana×K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventors: Knud Jepsen, Ellen Christensen
  • Method for breeding double-type kalanchoe interspecific hybrids
    Publication number: 20090044295
    Abstract: New, distinct and stable cultivars of double-flowering Kalanchoe interspecific hybrids are disclosed. Double-flowering Kalanchoe interspecific hybrids produce one or more flowers with at least 5 full or partial petals per flower. Double-type K. blossfeldiana x K. laciniata, K. blossfeldiana x K. rotundifolia, K. blossfeldiana x K. aromatica, K. blossfeldiana x K. pubescens, K. blossfeldiana x K. grandiflora, K. blossfeldiana x K. citrina, K. blossfeldiana x K. ambolensis, K. blossfeldiana x K. faustii, K. blossfeldiana x K. schumacherii, K. blossfeldiana x K. pritwitzii, K. blossfeldiana x K. flammea, K. blossfeldiana x K. figueredoi, K. blossfeldiana x K. rauhii, K. blossfeldiana x K. obtusa, K. blossfeldiana x K. pumila, K. blossfeldiana x K. marmorata, K. blossfeldiana x K. porphyrocalux, K. blossfeldiana x K. jongmansii, K. blossfeldiana x K. pinnata, K. blossfeldiana x K. diagremontiana, K. blossfeldiana x K. gracilipes, K. blossfeldiana x K. campanulata, K. blossfeldiana x K. latisepela, K.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Knud Jepsen, Ellen Christensen
  • Double-type interspecific hybrids
    Patent number: 7453032
    Abstract: New, distinct and stable cultivars of double-flowering Kalanchoe interspecific hybrids are disclosed. Double-flowering Kalanchoe interspecific hybrids produce one or more flowers with at least 5 full or partial petals per flower. Double-type K. blossfeldiana×K. laciniata, K. blossfeldiana×K. rotundifolia, K. blossfeldiana×K. aromatica, K. blossfeldiana×K. pubescens, K. blossfeldiana×K. grandiflora, K. blossfeldiana×K. citrina, K. blossfeldiana×K. ambolensis, K. blossfeldiana×K. faustii, K. blossfeldiana×K. schumacherii, K. blossfeldiana×K. pritwitzii, K. blossfeldiana×K. flammea, K. blossfeldiana×K. figueredoi, K. blossfeldiana×K. rauhii, K. blossfeldiana×K. obtusa, K. blossfeldiana×K. pumila, K. blossfeldiana×K. marmorata, K. blossfeldiana×K. porphyrocalux, K. blossfeldiana×K. jongmansii, K. blossfeldiana×K. pinnata, K. blossfeldiana×K. diagremontiana, K. blossfeldiana×K. gracilipes, K. blossfeldiana×K. campanulata, K. blossfeldiana×K. latisepela, K. blossfeldiana×K. coccinea, K. blossfeldiana×K.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventors: Knud Jepsen, Ellen Christensen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Mona’
    Patent number: PP18304
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Mona’, characterized by its upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; large double red purple-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Arina’
    Patent number: PP18445
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Arina’, characterized by its compact, upright and freely branching plant habit; relatively small dark green-colored leaves; dark orange-colored single flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Sarah’
    Patent number: PP18928
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Sarah’, characterized by its upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; large orange red-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Kelly’
    Patent number: PP18992
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Kelly’, characterized by its upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; large double dark orange and light orange bi-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Assignee: Knup Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Grace’
    Patent number: PP19271
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Grace’, characterized by its large, upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; large dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; large double white-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Victoria’
    Patent number: PP19419
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Victoria’, characterized by its upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; large red purple-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Lea’
    Patent number: PP19443
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Lea’, characterized by its upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; large double golden yellow-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Megan’
    Patent number: PP19718
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Megan’, characterized by its medium in size, upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; medium-sized double red-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Purple Jodie’
    Patent number: PP19980
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Purple Jodie’, characterized by its compact, upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; double light red purple-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Evita’
    Patent number: PP20018
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Evita’, characterized by its large to medium size, upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; large dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; large double white-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe plant named ‘Dark Jodie’
    Patent number: PP20170
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Dark Jodie’, characterized by its compact, upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; double red purple-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • Kalanchoe Plant Named ‘Patrice’
    Patent number: PP20262
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Patrice’, characterized by its medium in size, upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; medium-sized red purple-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • plant named ‘Reese’
    Patent number: PP21521
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Reese’, characterized by its medium in size, upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; medium-sized to small dark green-colored leaves with crenate margins; uniform and freely flowering habit; medium-sized orange-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • plant named ‘Desert Surprise’
    Patent number: PP21691
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Desert Surprise’, characterized by its tall, upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; green and dark purple bi-colored leaves with undulate and crenate margins; freely flowering habit; small red purple-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Knud Depsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • plant named ‘Keira’
    Patent number: PP23223
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Keira’, characterized by its medium in size; upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves with crenate margins; uniform and freely flowering habit; single medium-sized white-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • plant named ‘Justine’
    Patent number: PP23280
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Justine’, characterized by its medium size, upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves with undulate margins; uniform and freely flowering habit; medium-sized dark pink-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen
  • plant named ‘Joyce’
    Patent number: PP24368
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Joyce’, characterized by its medium plant size; upright, uniform and moderately vigorous growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves with crenate margins; uniform and freely flowering habit; single medium-sized yellow orange-colored flowers with darker yellow orange-colored throats; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Knud Jepsen A/S
    Inventor: Knud Jepsen