Patents by Inventor Mark Windham

Mark Windham 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).

  • Dogwood tree named 'Missy's Appalachian Morning'
    Publication number: 20070150992
    Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of dogwood, Cornus florida L., named ‘Missy's Appalachian Morning’, is provided. This cultivar is characterized by producing fruit with seeds that will not germinate after industry standard cold/moist stratification for 4 months.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Robert Trigiano, Mark Windham, Alan Windham
  • Dogwood tree named "Appalachian Joy"
    Publication number: 20070150991
    Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of dogwood, Cornus florida L., named ‘Appalachian Joy’, is provided. This cultivar is characterized by resistance to powdery mildew, which is superior to most other cultivars of flowering dogwood and similar to ‘Karen's Appalachian Blush’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,165 P2), ‘Kay's Appalachian Mist’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,098 P2) and ‘Jean's Appalachian Snow’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,1099 P2). It also is characterized by producing supernumerary (multiple [4-8]) bracts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Alan Windham, Mark Windham, Robert Trigiano
  • Insert for top casting of barbecue grill
    Patent number: 5996573
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a top cover for a barbecue grill which includes a casting with an aperture formed in the surface. A flexible insert is designed to close the aperture. The casting includes a support on at least one side of the aperture and at least one fastener to hold the insert in place in the casting. The support and fastener also seal the aperture by pressing the insert against the casting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: W. C. Bradley Company
    Inventors: John Ganard, Mark Windham