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).

  • Hydrangea quercifolia plant named 'PIIHQ-I'
    Publication number: 20140283250
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea quercifolia plant named ‘PIIHQ-I’, characterized by its compact, rounded to spreading growth habit; strong stems, even when young, resulting in higher quality finished container plants for the grower; dark green disease resistant foliage; reddish orange to reddish purple fall color; full, white inflorescences that age to light pink and are held upright on the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Joshua H. Kardos, Michael A. Dirr
  • Lagerstroemia plant named 'piilag-vi'
    Publication number: 20140283249
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘PIILAG-VI’, characterized by its compact, rounded to upright, intermediate growth habit, orange-red new growth, dark green mature foliage, orange-red young stems, bright red flowers, ability to rebloom in about 5-6 weeks if old flowers are removed, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Joshua H. Kardos
  • Hypericum plant named 'PIIHYP-I'
    Publication number: 20140283270
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘PIIHYP-I’, characterized by its compact, mounding growth habit, silver-green foliage, bright yellow flowers from late spring to early summer, and cinnamon brown exfoliating bark.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Joshua H. Kardos, Michael A. Dirr
  • Lantana Plant Named 'PIIL-CHW'
    Publication number: 20140208471
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘PIIL-CHW’, characterized by its low growing, layered and spreading growth habit; leathery, scabrous dark green foliage; continuous flowering; and pale yellow flower buds that open to medium yellow with a darker yellow-orange center and age to white with a medium yellow center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • Hydrangea macrophylla plant named 'PIIHM-II'
    Publication number: 20140130217
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘PIIHM-II’, characterized by its remontant (reblooming) trait, flowering on old wood and new growth of the season; dark pink mophead inflorescences in non-aluminum based media and violet-purple inflorescences in aluminum based media; inflorescences that age to rose-red and remain showy for an extended period of time; compact, rounded to spreading growth habit; dark green foliage; red stems; and resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Michael A. DIRR, Joshua H. KARDOS
  • Berberis thunbergii plant named 'Daybreak'
    Publication number: 20130125274
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Berberis thunbergii plant named ‘Daybreak’, characterized by its compact, mounding growth habit, small, lustrous, medium green foliage that turns bright yellow in fall, reddish-orange flowers produced in abundance from spring to fall, greenish-tan to reddish-green fruits, and root/crown cold hardiness to USDA Hardiness Zone 7.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Joshua H. Kardos
  • Distylium plant named 'PIIDIST-II'
    Publication number: 20120284884
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘PIIDIST-II’, characterized by its compact, spreading growth habit, maroon-purple new growth, dark blue-green mature foliage, and reddish maroon flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicants: University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc., Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • Viburnum plant name 'PIIVIB-I'
    Publication number: 20120284887
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viburnum plant named ‘PIIVIB-I’, characterized by its compact, mounding growth habit, small, lustrous, dark green, evergreen foliage, white flowers produced in abundance even on young plants, clusters of red fruit that turn black when mature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicants: University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc., Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • Distylium plant named 'PIIDIST-I'
    Publication number: 20120284885
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘PIIDIST-I’, characterized by its compact, upright-spreading growth habit, yellow-green new growth, dark green mature foliage, and reddish purple flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicants: University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc., Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • DISTYLIUM PLANT NAMED 'VINTAGE JADE'
    Publication number: 20120284883
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘Vintage Jade’, characterized by its compact, layered, mounding and spreading growth habit, light green new growth, dark green mature foliage, and reddish maroon flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicants: University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc., Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘PIILAG-II’
    Patent number: PP23071
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘PIILAG-II’, characterized by its compact, rounded growth habit, reddish new growth and dark green foliage in summer, neon-rose flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘Vintage Jade’
    Patent number: PP23128
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘Vintage Jade’, characterized by its compact, layered, mounding and spreading growth habit, light green new growth, dark green mature foliage, and reddish maroon flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘PIILAG-III’
    Patent number: PP23178
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘PIILAG-III’, characterized by its compact, upright intermediate growth habit, red-purple new growth and dark green foliage in summer, red-purple fall color, true red flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant name ‘PIIVIB-I’
    Patent number: PP23385
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viburnum plant named ‘PIIVIB-I’, characterized by its compact, mounding growth habit, small, lustrous, dark green, evergreen foliage, white flowers produced in abundance even on young plants, clusters of red fruit that turn black when mature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • Crapemyrtle plant named ‘GAMAD VIII’
    Patent number: PP23499
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, ‘GAMAD VIII’, is provided. ‘GAMAD VIII’ is a Lagerstroemia indica×Lagerstroemia fauriei hybrid. The new variety is characterized by intermediate-size, upright growth habit, good mildew resistance, and earlier flowering with abundant pale pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘Double Mint’
    Patent number: PP23507
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gardenia jasminoides plant named ‘Double Mint’, characterized by fragrant, double white flowers, abundant flowers in spring with reblooming to fall, lustrous, dark green foliage, compact rounded growth habit, cold hardy to USDA Hardiness Zone 7, and resistance to root rot diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua H. Kardos, Michael A. Dirr
  • Crapemyrtle plant named ‘GAMAD IX’
    Patent number: PP23560
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, ‘GAMAD IX’, is provided. ‘GAMAD IX’ is a Lagerstroemia indica×Lagerstroemia fauriei hybrid, which is characterized by intermediate growth habit, mildew resistance, and earlier flowering with abundant purple flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘Daybreak’
    Patent number: PP23747
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Berberis thunbergii plant named ‘Daybreak’, characterized by its compact, mounding growth habit, small, lustrous, medium green foliage that turns bright yellow in fall, reddish-orange flowers produced in abundance from spring to fall, greenish-tan to reddish-green fruits, and root/crown cold hardiness to USDA Hardiness Zone 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Joshua H. Kardos
  • plant named ‘PIIDIST-II’
    Patent number: PP24409
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘PIIDIST-II’, characterized by its compact, spreading growth habit, maroon-purple new growth, dark blue-green mature foliage, and reddish maroon flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘PIIDIST-I’
    Patent number: PP24410
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Distylium plant named ‘PIIDIST-I’, characterized by its compact, upright-spreading growth habit, yellow-green new growth, dark green mature foliage, and reddish purple flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr