Patents by Inventor Obed Smit

Obed Smit 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 ‘EC-PEPE-1905’
    Patent number: PP32562
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-1905’ is disclosed, characterized by a very compact habit, and small foliage with a distinct light grey color. The new variety is a Peperomia, typically used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-PEPE-1904’
    Patent number: PP32564
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-1904’ is disclosed, characterized by a combination of a rosette-shaped plant habit, and round foliage colored shades of greyed-green with dark greyed-green venation. The new variety is a Peperomia, typically used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Eden Collection B.V.
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-BEGO-1902’
    Patent number: PP32789
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia masoniana plant named ‘EC-BEGO-1902’ is disclosed, characterized by large leaves with long, thick petioles. Foliage is uniquely colored with a striking brown leaf rim against bright green leaves and distinct brown palmate center patch along veins. Upper leaf surfaces are puckered and hairy. The new variety is a Begonia, and is normally used as an ornamental garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-BEGO-1901’
    Patent number: PP32790
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia masoniana plant named ‘EC-BEGO-1901’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique, striking brown leaf rim against bright green leaves with a distinct puckered upper surface. The color pattern of the leaf also includes a unique brown palmate center patch. The new variety is a Begonia, and is normally used as an ornamental garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-PEPE-1903’
    Patent number: PP33033
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-1903’ is disclosed, characterized by large, velvety, oval-shaped leaves with greyed-orange petioles. The new variety is a Peperomia, typically used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-BEGO-2009’
    Patent number: PP33189
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia masoniana plant named ‘EC-BEGO-2009’ is disclosed, characterized by an upper leaf surface color of brown tinged with dark yellow-green. Foliage is large with long, thick petioles and distinctly hairy and puckered on the supper surface. The new variety is a Begonia, and is normally used as an ornamental garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-BEGO-2010’
    Patent number: PP33190
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia masoniana plant named ‘EC-BEGO-2010’ is disclosed, characterized by an upper leaf surface color of dark yellow-green. Foliage is large with long, thick petioles and distinctly hairy and puckered on the supper surface. The new variety is a Begonia, and is normally used as an ornamental garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-ALAC-2003’
    Patent number: PP33193
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aloe plant named ‘EC-ALAC-2003’ is disclosed, characterized by leaves with distinctive raised yellow-green oblong ridges and a serrate light red and yellow-green margin. Foliage is attractively tapered and slightly arching. The new variety is an Aloe, typically produced as an indoor or outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-ALAC-2005’
    Patent number: PP33194
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aloe plant named ‘EC-ALAC-2005’ is disclosed, characterized by tight, upright plant habit. Leaves are dark green with light green stripes and a serrate light red and yellow-green margin. The new variety is an Aloe, typically produced as an indoor or outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-ALAC-2000’
    Patent number: PP33195
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aloe plant named ‘EC-ALAC-2000’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green leaves with greyed-green stripes and a distinctive greyed-orange coloration to the marginal serration. Leaves are upright with a slight backward arch in the apical section. The new variety is an Aloe, typically produced as an indoor or outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-ALAC-2001’
    Patent number: PP33196
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aloe plant named ‘EC-ALAC-2001’ is disclosed, characterized by leaves with distinctive raised oblong ridges colored Greyed-Green 193B with center near Orange-Red 35C and a serrate light red margin over a bright green background leaf color. Plants have a uniquely broad base, with foliage becoming upright, forming a distinctly tulip-shaped rosette. The new variety is an Aloe, typically produced as an indoor or outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant ‘EC-PEPE2112’
    Patent number: PP34451
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2112’ is disclosed, characterized by round, light green leaves with a puckered surface, and deep-lying veins. Plants have compact, rosette-like habits. The new variety is a Peperomia, typically used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant ‘EC-PEPE-2111’
    Patent number: PP34474
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2111’ is disclosed, characterized by round, dark green leaves with deep-lying veins. Leaf upper surfaces are puckered, while the down surfaces have a red vein pattern. The new variety is a Peperomia, typically used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2105’
    Patent number: PP34475
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2105’ is disclosed, characterized by very upright, compact habits, and good branching. Plants have red-brown colored stems, and glossy green leaves. The new variety is a Peperomia, typically used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-KALA-2109’
    Patent number: PP34602
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘EC-KALA-2109’ is disclosed, characterized by green leaves with serrated, white leaf margins, which vary in width. Plants have an upright, globular habit, with succulent, rounded branches. Flowering has not been observed. Kalanchoe is a popular genus, typically produced for the floriculture industry, as well as for uses as container plants for the patio, or as landscape plants. The new variety is suitable for both indoor and outdoor ornamental uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant ‘EC-PEPE-2101’
    Patent number: PP34603
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2101’ is disclosed, characterized by round, glossy, bluish-grey leaves with deep veins. The new variety is a Peperomia, typically used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2104’
    Patent number: PP34604
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2104’ is disclosed, characterized by red-brown stems, and glossy-green leaves. Plants have a compact, upright habit, and good branching. The new variety is a Peperomia, typically used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2103’
    Patent number: PP34605
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2103’ is disclosed, characterized by striking red-brown stems, and shiny dark-green leaves with dark-red margins. Plants have an upright habit, uncharacteristic of most Peperomia. The new variety is a Peperomia, typically used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2110’
    Patent number: PP34633
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2110’ is disclosed, characterized by unique silver-grey-blue upper leaf color. Foliage has very narrow, dark green veins that contrast beautifully with its silver-grey-blue color. The new variety is a Peperomia, typically used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventor: Obed Smit
  • plant ‘EC-PEPE-2102’
    Patent number: PP34693
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Peperomia plant named ‘EC-PEPE-2102’ is disclosed, characterized by rosette-shaped, compact habits, which are ideal for small pots. Oval-shaped leaves with two contrasting colors: dark-green around leaf veins, and silver-grey in between veins. The new variety is a Peperomia, typically used as an ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Inventor: Obed Smit