Patents by Inventor Marco Fransen

Marco Fransen 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).

  • Hosta plant named 'Volcano Island'
    Publication number: 20130019362
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta cultivar named ‘Volcano Island’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive large, bright foliage with a green margin, vigorous plant habit and strong foliage, with good resistance to environmental stressors. The near variety is a Hosta, typically used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Marco Fransen
  • Hosta plant named 'Forbidden Fruit'
    Publication number: 20130019364
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta cultivar named ‘Forbidden Fruit’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive large, bright foliage with a green margin, vigorous plant habit and strong foliage, with good resistance to environmental stressors and large flowers. The near variety is a Hosta, typically used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Marco Fransen
  • Hosta plant named 'Hands Up'
    Publication number: 20130019361
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta cultivar named ‘Hands Up’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive upright plant habit, large flowers, vigorous plant habit and strong foliage, with good resistance to environmental stressors. The near variety is a Hosta, typically used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Marco Fransen
  • Hosta plant named 'Ben Vernooij'
    Publication number: 20130019363
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta cultivar named ‘Ben Vernooij’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive round foliage on thick petioles, vigorous plant habit and strong foliage, with good resistance to environmental stressors and large flowers. The near variety is a Hosta, typically used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventor: Marco Fransen
  • Hosta plant named ‘Paradise Power’
    Patent number: PP12117
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Paradise Power’, characterized by its golden yellow leaf color; relatively compact plant habit; and lavender-colored flowers that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Future Plants V.O.F.
    Inventor: Marco Fransen
  • Hosta plant named ‘Paradise Joyce’
    Patent number: PP12119
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Paradise Joyce’, characterized by its variegated leaf color; relatively compact plant habit; and light lavender-colored flowers that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect scapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: Future Plants V.O.F.
    Inventor: Marco Fransen
  • plant named ‘Paradise Island’
    Patent number: PP20798
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hosta named ‘Paradise Island’, a sport of Hosta ‘Fire Island’, that is characterized by its unique variegated foliage with bright yellow to yellow- centers and dark green margins, its red petioles and red markings extending into the leaf blade and its lavender flowers present in early to mid summer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Inventor: Marco Fransen
  • plant named ‘Hands Up’
    Patent number: PP23989
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta cultivar named ‘Hands Up’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive upright plant habit, large flowers, vigorous plant habit and strong foliage, with good resistance to environmental stressors. The near variety is a Hosta, typically used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Vernooij V.O.F.
    Inventor: Marco Fransen
  • plant named ‘Forbidden Fruit’
    Patent number: PP24001
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta cultivar named ‘Forbidden Fruit’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive large, bright foliage with a green margin, vigorous plant habit and strong foliage, with good resistance to environmental stressors and large flowers. The new variety is a Hosta, typically used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Vernooij V.O.F.
    Inventor: Marco Fransen
  • plant named ‘Volcano Island’
    Patent number: PP24008
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta cultivar named ‘Volcano Island’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive large, bright foliage with a green margin, vigorous plant habit and strong foliage, with good resistance to environmental stressors. The new variety is a Hosta, typically used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Venooij V.O.F.
    Inventor: Marco Fransen
  • plant named ‘Ben Vernooij’
    Patent number: PP24009
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta cultivar named ‘Ben Vernooij’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive round foliage on thick petioles, vigorous plant habit and strong foliage, with good resistance to environmental stressors and large flowers. The new variety is a Hosta, typically used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Vernooij V.O.F
    Inventor: Marco Fransen