Patents by Inventor Michael Dirr

Michael 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).

  • 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
  • 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 '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
  • Hydrangea paniculata plant named 'PIIHP-I'
    Publication number: 20120233731
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘PIIHP-I’, characterized by its compact rounded growth habit; strong stems that hold the inflorescences upright and do not splay; thick, dark green foliage; and solid inflorescences in which the showy white sepals cover the fertile flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicants: University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc., Plant Introductions, Inc..
    Inventor: Michael Dirr
  • Crapemyrtle plant named 'GAMAD IX'
    Publication number: 20120210479
    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: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • PUNICA GRANATUM PLANT NAMED 'ORANGE BLOSSOM SPECIAL'
    Publication number: 20120110710
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Punica granatum plant named ‘Orange Blossom Special’, 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 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicants: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Dirr
  • Lagerstroemia plant named 'PIILAG-III'
    Publication number: 20110296572
    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: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicants: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • Lagerstroemia plant named 'PIILAG-II'
    Publication number: 20110296570
    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: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicants: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • Crapemyrtle plant named ‘Gamad VII’
    Patent number: PP22199
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, ‘Gamad VII’ is provided. ‘Gamad VII’ is a Lagerstroemia indica×Lagerstroemia fauriei, which is characterized by compact growth habit, high Cercospora resistance, and early July flowering with abundant true pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘Centennial Blush’
    Patent number: PP22248
    Abstract: A new Magnolia plant variety, ‘Centennial Blush’, is provided. ‘Centennial Blush’ is a new and distinct cultivar of the plant Magnolia stellata, which is characterized by dense conical pyramidal habit, large 12 to 14 cm wide flowers composed of 46 tepals, flower bud development at most nodes resulting in heaviest flowering of any known varieties of Magnolia stellata, and ability to set numerous flower buds as a 2 to 3-year-old plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • plant named ‘PIIGA-I’
    Patent number: PP22510
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gardenia augusta plant named ‘PIIGA-I’, characterized by its large, single white flowers that are produced from spring to frost, lustrous, dark green foliage, compact rounded growth habit, and cold hardiness to USDA Hardiness Zone 6b.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Plant Introductions, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Dirr
  • plant named ‘Orange Blossom Special’
    Patent number: PP22742
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Punica granatum plant named ‘Orange Blossom Special’, 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 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignees: Plant Introductions Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael 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
  • plant named ‘PIIHP-I’
    Patent number: PP23387
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘PIIHP-I’, characterized by its compact rounded growth habit; strong stems that hold the inflorescences upright and do not splay; thick, dark green foliage; and solid inflorescences in which the showy white sepals cover the fertile flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignees: Plant Introductions, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael 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