Patents by Inventor Nicolaas Steur

Nicolaas Steur 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).

  • Patent number: 10973190
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea plant named ‘HAPPYYELLOW’ characterized as a funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering) and 35 cm in diameter; bipinnate spike inflorescence, measuring about 40 cm in height and about 25 cm in diameter, and yellow (closest to RHS 7A) in color; and linear-lanceolate foliage, measuring about 25 cm in length and about 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm in width, and green (RHS 137A) in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Publication number: 20210100190
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘PUNTA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 35 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 40 to 60 cm length and about 4 to 6 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are orange-red in color (closest to RHS 34A), head inflorescence, measuring about 11 cm in height and about 14 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: Corn Bak BV
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 10966393
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘PUNTA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 35 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 40 to 60 cm length and about 4 to 6 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are orange-red in color (closest to RHS 34A), head inflorescence, measuring about 11 cm in height and about 14 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Publication number: 20210076595
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea plant named ‘HAPPYYELLOW’ characterized as a funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering) and 35 cm in diameter; bipinnate spike inflorescence, measuring about 40 cm in height and about 25 cm in diameter, and yellow (closest to RHS 7A) in color; and linear-lanceolate foliage, measuring about 25 cm in length and about 2.5 cm to 3.5 cm in width, and green (RHS 137A) in color.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Corn Bak BV
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 10813322
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dionea cultivar named ‘FLEXX’ characterized by its small plant size, measuring about 3 to 10 cm high at maturity. Plants are well-filled in and full, producing a large quantity of long-lasting traps having a unique red-purple interior color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 10609882
    Abstract: A new and distinct Neoregelia cultivar named ‘BLUZH’ characterized by its low and spreading rosette, plant size measuring about 45 cm in diameter; glossy green-colored lower leaves overlain with red colored (closest to RHS 66C) uppermost leaves and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Corn. Bak, BV
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 10098295
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘NEXTARA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 55 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green colored foliage (measuring about 40 to 60 cm in length and about 3.0 to 4.5 cm in width). Superior floral bract production; bracts are red-purple in color (closest to RHS 59A), compound inflorescence, measuring about 20 cm in height, and about 25 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 10098294
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘REDTIX’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 50 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 25 to 45 cm length and about 4.5 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 42A), head inflorescence, measuring about 10 cm in height when flowering commences to about 15 cm in height at maturity, and about 12 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Publication number: 20180235166
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘REDTIX’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 50 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 25 to 45 cm length and about 4.5 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 42A), head inflorescence, measuring about 10 cm in height when flowering commences to about 15 cm in height at maturity, and about 12 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 9468167
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘ROYALE’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 20-25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 25 to 35 cm length and about 3 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are orange-red in color (closest to RHS33A), singular head inflorescence, measuring about 9 cm in height and about 15 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 9468168
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘RETRO’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 20-25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 19 to 28 cm length and about 3 cm in width). Superior floral bract production; bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 44C), singular hear inflorescence, measuring about 9 cm in height and about 13 cm in diameter, and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Publication number: 20160270313
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘ROYALE’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 20-25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 25 to 35 cm length and about 3 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are orange-red in color (closest to RHS33A), singular head inflorescence, measuring about 9 cm in height and about 15 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Applicant: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Publication number: 20160270314
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘RETRO’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 20-25 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 19 to 28 cm length and about 3 cm in width). Superior floral bract production; bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 44C), singular hear inflorescence, measuring about 9 cm in height and about 13 cm in diameter, and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 9439372
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘FUTURA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 50 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 50 cm length and about 4.5 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 44A), compound inflorescence, measuring about 15 cm in height and about 25 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 9439373
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid names ‘ROUCHE’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 50 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 35 to 50 cm length and about 4 cm in width). Superior floral bract production; bracts are red in color (ranges from RHS 47B to 48A), compound inflorescence, measuring about 20 cm in height and about 25 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: 9439371
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘Dance’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 38-48 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green colored foliage (measuring about 25-40 cm length and about 2.7-3.7 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are red-purple in color (closest to RHS 61A) compound inflorescence, measuring about 12 cm in height and about 15 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: PP27749
    Abstract: A new and distinct Medinilla hybrid plant named ‘AROSA’, characterized by an erect shrub plant, measuring about 30 cm in total height (when first flowering) and about 40 cm in diameter; green colored leaves, measuring about 13-18 cm in length and bout 7 cm in width; pendulous panicle, measuring about 20 cm in length and about 10 cm in diameter, with red-purple (RHS 65D) flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: PP31984
    Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid plant named ‘CHIC’ characterized by A solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 45 cm in height, green color foliage (measuring about 35 to 45 cm length and about 3.5 cm in width) and superior floral bract production. Bracts are red in color (closest to RHS 42A), compound inflorescence, measuring about 20 cm in height and about 20 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit. The new variety is a Guzmania, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Corn Bak BV
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: PP32212
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea plant named ‘BRIGHT DAY’ characterized as a funnel form rosette plant, measuring about 38 cm in height (when flowering) and 45 cm in diameter, producing compound, red in color (RHS 45B), bipinnate spike inflorescence, measuring about 20 cm in height and about 18 cm in diameter, about 7 branches, and yellow-green foliage, measuring about 25-30 cm in length and about 3.5 cm to 4.5 cm in width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
  • Patent number: PP32250
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea cultivar named ‘SHADE’ is disclosed, characterized by a compound, orange-red bipinnate spike inflorescence and light green foliage. The new variety is a Vriesea, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Corn Bak B.V.
    Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur