Patents by Inventor Michael A. Dirr

Michael A. Dirr 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).

  • plant named ‘PIIDIST-VI’
    Patent number: PP29779
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dystilium hybrid plant named, ‘PIIDIST-VI’, that is characterized by its compact, freely branched, mounded, and evergreen plant habit, its small, ovate-lanceolate shaped leaves that are green with a hint of red-purple in color when young and dark green in color when mature, and its good cold hardiness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, Mark Griffith, Jeff Beasley
  • plant named ‘Bailtexone’
    Patent number: PP30283
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vitex plant named ‘Bailtexone’ that is characterized by its compact, rounded to upright growth habit, its foliage that is olive green in color on the upper surface and light purple in color on the lower surface, its flowers that are violet in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee
  • plant named ‘Bailmacfive’
    Patent number: PP30359
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘Bailmacfive’ that is characterized by its mophead inflorescences that bloom on old and new wood and exhibits remontant blooming, its inflorescences that are pink-red in color or purple in color depending on the pH levels of the soil and its compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Joshua Kardos, Michael A. Dirr, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee
  • plant named ‘Baillagone’
    Patent number: PP30360
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Baillagone’ that is characterized by its oval shaped, compact, tight plant habit of intermediate stature, its foliage that is dark reddish green in color in summer, its flower buds that are yellow-green and tinged with red at apex, its flowers that are large in size and white in color, and its high resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Joshua H. Kardos, Michael A. Dirr, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee
  • plant named ‘Bailteaone’
    Patent number: PP31318
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Itea plant named ‘Bailteaone’ that is characterized by its compact and rounded to upright habit, its prolific blooming habit with white star shaped flowers on numerous racemes, its freely branched habit, its excellent vigor, and its vibrant red maroon fall color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee
  • Holly plant named ‘MAD-IC1’
    Patent number: PP32035
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Ilex crenata plant named MAD-IC1, that is characterized by its broad columnar-fastigiate habit, its exceptional strong branches that do not splay, its coriaceous lustrous dark green pest-resistant foliage, and its propensity to produce shiny black fruits if a suitable pollinator is in proximity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘COF-HM1’
    Patent number: PP32054
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘COF-HM1’ is disclosed, characterized by compact plants producing mop-head inflorescences with pink or blue flowers, depending upon the absence or presence of aluminum. Plants are well-suited to commercial applications, having a rapid production cycle. Rebloom potential is increased in plants of the new variety, which rebloom on both new growth and old wood. Plants of the new variety are cold hardy and bloom abundantly. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Dirr
  • plant named ‘COF-HM2’
    Patent number: PP32242
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘COF-HM2’ is disclosed, characterized by vigorously growing, compact plants with strong, upright peduncles. Inflorescences are dense mophead with uniquely colored sepals beginning maturing green-purple and maturing pink. Sepals are extremely thick and persist in good condition up to 8 weeks. Fall foliage is a deep red. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘Bailpanone’
    Patent number: PP32549
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘Bailpanone’ that is characterized by its compact plant size reaching 0.9 to 1.2 m in height and spread, its late blooming habit, its panicles that are creamy white in color and change to light pink in color as they age in northern climates, and its dense panicles with few fertile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, David Jonathan Roberts, Justin Schulze
  • plant named ‘COF-HM3’
    Patent number: PP32584
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘COF-HM3’ is disclosed, characterized by vigorously growing, plants exhibiting strong and rapid (8 to 9 weeks) reblooming. Inflorescences are mophead with either medium pink flowers (standard treatment) or violet colored flowers (aluminum sulfate treatment). Plants are cold hardy to USDA Zone 4 and exhibit disease resistance. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Dirr
  • plant named ‘Bailbeliaone’
    Patent number: PP33071
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Abelia x grandiflora plant named ‘Bailbeliaone’, that is characterized by its compact, mounded, low growing plant habit, its flowers that are white in color with light pink colored sepals, its strong young stems that are red-bronze in color when young, its variegated foliage with green centers and pink margins when young and green centers with white margins when mature, its ease of growth in a container, and its vigorous root system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘Bailmacsix’
    Patent number: PP33703
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Bailmacsix’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit; reaching 40 cm to 92 cm in height and width, its cold hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zone 4, its blooming on both old and new wood, and its inflorescences that are deep pink or deep blue/purple depending on growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, David Jonathan Roberts, Justin Schulze
  • plant named ‘LRD-02-20’
    Patent number: PP34955
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Loropetalum plant named ‘LRD-02-20’ is disclosed, characterized by its compact, mounded, spreading growth habit; dark black-purple foliage color that persists through summer and winter; dark pink (almost red) flowers in spring; and improved cold hardiness compared to other compact purple-leaf cultivars. The new variety is a Loropetalum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘ST-07-20’
    Patent number: PP34958
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gardenia plant named ‘ST-07-20’ is disclosed, characterized by fragrant, double white flowers, abundant large flowers in spring with reblooming to fall, lustrous, dark green foliage, columnar growth habit, cold hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 7. The new cultivar is a Gardenia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffin
  • plant named ‘CE-01-20’
    Patent number: PP35124
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘CE-01-20’ is disclosed, characterized by bright yellow foliage in the spring, turning to yellow-green in the summer, pink mophead inflorescence in non-aluminum based media and blue inflorescence in aluminum based media, and compact, rounded to spreading growth habit. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffin
  • plant named ‘RLL-12-20’
    Patent number: PP35125
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘RLL-12-20’ is disclosed, characterized by purple-red new growth of foliage color, thick leaves, pink mophead inflorescence in non-aluminum-based media and blue inflorescence in aluminum-based media, and compact, rounded to spreading growth habit. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘SC-05-20’
    Patent number: PP35127
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SC-05-20’ is disclosed, characterized by glossy dark green foliage color, remontant (reblooming) trait, flowering on old wood and new growth of the season, pink mophead inflorescence in non-aluminium-based media and blue inflorescence in aluminum-based media, and compact, rounded to spreading growth habit. The new variety is a Hydrangea, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘PII-LC1’
    Patent number: PP35243
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘PII-LC1’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique golden-orange flower color. Plants are hardy to USDA Zone 7. The new variety is a Lantana, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘BD-01-20’
    Patent number: PP35292
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘BD-01-20’ is disclosed, characterized by compact, upright, intermediate growth habit, reddish new growth, lustrous dark green with red foliage. Flowers are red in color, and highly resistant to Cercospora leaf spot. The new variety is a Lagerstroemia, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith
  • plant named ‘ABLR-PII’
    Patent number: PP35470
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Abelia plant named ‘ABLR-PII’, characterized by its compact, mounding to spreading growth habit, with foliage color emerging red to pink, turning to a cream-white and green variegation. Semi-evergreen foliage does not photo bleach or burn in full sun like other variegated foliage cultivars. Plants maintain a spreading, layered growth habit without splaying shoots. The new variety is an Abelia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: Premier Introductions Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith