Patents by Inventor Luc Pieters

Luc Pieters 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).

  • Medicinal plant extract
    Patent number: 9901609
    Abstract: The application relates to medicinal plant extracts and their use in the treatment of diseases, more particularly diseases caused by the presence of stones in ducts of the digestive system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignees: AVICENNA DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Sandra Apers, Mart Theunis, Mark Vaeck, Khalil El Mazouari, Yahia Cherrah
  • Guzmania plant named 'Primavera'
    Publication number: 20170367244
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Primavera’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching growth habit; broad inflorescences with showy dark red-colored bracts; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Caroline De Meyer
  • MEDICINAL PLANT EXTRACT
    Publication number: 20160213726
    Abstract: The application relates to medicinal plant extracts and their use in the treatment of diseases, more particularly diseases caused by the presence of stones in ducts of the digestive system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP, AVICENNA DEVELPMENT
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Sandra Apers, Mart Theunis, Mark Vaeck, Khalil El Mazouari, Yahia Cherrah
  • METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PLANT EXTRACT FROM DESMODIUM AND ITS EXTRACT THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150050368
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing a plant extract, quantified on pinitol, wherein a plant Desmodium adscendens is selected from the Desmodium family, wherein a fraction is extracted from Desmodium plant parts, wherein a plant extract is derived from said fraction thereof, which is remarkable in that a characterised extract is derived from Desmodium adscendens, from which a preparation of said plant extract is quantified on pinitol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Francis Maes, Luc Pieters, Arnold Vlietinck, Sandra Apers, Nina Hermans
  • GUZMANIA PLANT NAMED 'AMIMOSA'
    Publication number: 20040045069
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Amimosa’ particularly characterized by bright multi-yellow inflorescence with contrasting red tips and red-green scape bracts; 4-6 branch spikes, each containing approximately 10 flowers; approximately 60 flowers or flower buds present; stiff, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Mitch Rabin, Luc Pieters
  • Guzmania plant named ‘Solano’
    Patent number: PP13119
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania plant named ‘Solano’ characterized by having bright yellow bracts, with contrasting green tips; dark green upperside leaf color RHS 147A to 137A; light green underside leaf color RHS 146A to 138A; stiff, leathery leaf blade with a glossy surface; 4-6 branch spikes, each containing approximately 10 flowers; and approximately 60 flowers or flower buds present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Caroline De Meyer
  • Guzmania plant named ‘Amimosa’
    Patent number: PP14740
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Amimosa’ particularly characterized by bright multi-yellow inflorescence with contrasting red tips and red-green scape bracts; 4-6 branch spikes, each containing approximately 10 flowers; approximately 60 flowers or flower buds present; stiff, leathery, glossy, dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventors: Mitch Rabin, Luc Pieters
  • Guzmania plant named Red Star
    Patent number: PP8613
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Guzmania, named "Red Star", characterized as to novelty by a unique combination of broad leaves; compact foliage; and large, stout and intensely colored, red inflorescence having remarkably wide bracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1994
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Caroline DeMeyer
  • Vriesea plant named Apollo
    Patent number: PP10400
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vriesea named `Apollo` characterized by its upright branched orange inflorescence, and its medium green, glossy foliage with thin dark green transverse markings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Exotic Plant
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Caroline Demeyer
  • Vriesea plant named Condor
    Patent number: PP10448
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vriesea named `Condor` characterized by its upright branched dark purple inflorescence, and its medium green, glossy foliage with thin dark green transverse markings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Exotic Plant
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Caroline Demeyer
  • Vriesea cultivar `Cathy`
    Patent number: PP10488
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Vriesea plant resulting as a spontaneous somoclonal variation among propagules of `Christiane` from tissue culture. This new plant, named `Cathy`, is characterized by having good vigor and an inflorescence of a dark reddish purple, deepening to near black as the blooming plant ages, rather than the usual brilliant red of the parent Vriesea `Christinae`. With the exception of the coloration of the inflorescence, the newly discovered sport `Cathy`, is phenotypically similar to the parent variety `Christiane`.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Caroline DeMeyer, Arie Stofbergen, Leendert Stofbergen
  • plant named ‘Amoretto’
    Patent number: PP25555
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Amoretto’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly arching growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; inflorescences held upright and above foliage on strong scapes; inflorescences with showy orange red-colored bracts; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Caroline De Meyer
  • plant named ‘Flava’
    Patent number: PP26227
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Flava’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly arching growth habit; relatively broad leaves; short to intermediate inflorescences with showy yellow, orange and dark red-colored bracts; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Caroline De Meyer
  • plant named ‘Red Sky’
    Patent number: PP26260
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Red Sky’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; large inflorescences with outwardly arching red-colored bracts; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Caroline De Meyer
  • plant named ‘Flo’
    Patent number: PP26968
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Flo’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching growth habit; narrow dark green-colored leaves; large inflorescences with showy dark red-colored bracts; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Caroline De Meyer
  • plant named ‘Sensation’
    Patent number: PP29414
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Sensation’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching growth habit; broad inflorescences with showy dark red-colored bracts; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Inventors: Luc Pieters, Caroline De Meyer