Patents by Inventor Oren McBee

Oren McBee 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).

  • Publication number: 20230413752
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Bailmacseven’ is disclosed. Hydrangea macrophylla variety ‘Bailmacseven’ is characterized by the new foliage growth that is dark purple in color, the dark purple foliage that retains color throughout the summer into fall even in hot summer climates, the inflorescences with sterile sepals that are red-pink in color with creamy white centers (under non-bluing conditions), and the remontant and heavy blooming habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: David Jonathan ROBERTS, Justin Alan SCHULZE, Oren MCBEE
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: PP30852
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vitex plant named ‘Bailtextwo’ that is characterized by its compact and rounded to upright habit, its prolific flowering habit that produces flowers that are vibrant purple-pink in color, its freely branched habit and its excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES, INC.
    Inventors: David Roberts, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: PP34544
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Bailmacseven’ that is characterized by its new foliage growth that is dark purple in color, its dark purple foliage that retains color throughout the summer into fall even in hot summer climates, its inflorescences with sterile sepals that are red-pink in color with creamy white centers (under non-bluing conditions), and its remontant and heavy blooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: David Jonathan Roberts, Oren McBee, Justin Schulze
  • Patent number: PP34639
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Baillagtwo’ that is characterized by its leaves that are held primarily flat in aspect, its glossy foliage that is dark purple in color, its flowers that are dark pink in color, its rounded and upright plant habit, and its resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: David Jonathan Roberts, Oren McBee, Justin Schulze
  • Patent number: PP35259
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vitex plant named ‘Bailtexthree’ that is characterized by its a medium plant size, its early flowering period, its re-blooming habit without deadheading, and its resistance to leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: David Jonathan Roberts, Justin Schulze, Oren McBee
  • Patent number: PP36066
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vitex plant named ‘Bailtexfour’ that is characterized by its compact plant size; reaching 0.9 to 1.2 m in height and width, its early and reblooming flowering habit, its vigorous growth habit from a young plant, and its tight and rounded plant form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC
    Inventors: David Jonathan Roberts, Oren McBee, Justin Schulze
  • Patent number: PP36118
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘Bailpantwo’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit (reaching 1.2 to 1.5 m in height and spread), its mid to late blooming season in Minnesota, its panicles that open creamy white in color and age to a dark pinkish red in color, its dense branching, and its floriferous blooming habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, David Jonathan Roberts, Justin Schulze
  • Patent number: PP36284
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Gardenia named ‘Baildeniaone’ that is characterized by its double flowers with a strong fragrance, its uniform and rounded plant habit without pruning, and its good cold tolerance, at least to U.S.D.A. Zone 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Dirr, Jeff Beasley, Mark Griffith, Rhonda Helvick, Oren McBee, David Jonathan Roberts, Justin Schulze
  • Patent number: PP36306
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Bailmaceight’ that is characterized by its dark green foliage with red stems, its pure white inflorescences that are not affected by soil pH, and its strong reblooming habit; blooming from summer to until frost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Justin Schulze, Oren McBee, David Jonathan Roberts
  • Patent number: PP36526
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata plant named ‘Bailpanthree’ that is characterized by its compact and densely branched plant habit, its very early blooming season, its range of panicle colors in both hot and cold climates; emerge green-white, turning to white then becomes blushed with pink, and then turns red in summer, and its thick foliage that is dark green in color and slightly twisted in form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES
    Inventors: Justin Schulze, Oren McBee, David Jonathan Roberts
  • Patent number: PP36808
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named ‘Bailmacnine’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit, its cold hardiness in USDA Zone 4, its early flowering, its strong remontant blooming habit with fast re-blooming on new growth, and its inflorescences that are classic pink or blue depending on growing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2025
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: David Jonathan Roberts, Oren McBee, Justin Schulze, Rebecca Orazi
  • Patent number: PP36709
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleia plant named ‘Bailbudone’ that is characterized by its a compact and uniform growth habit, its flower panicles that are vibrant pink in color, and its upright and rounded plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES INC.
    Inventors: Justin Schulze, David Jonathan Roberts, Oren McBee
  • Patent number: PP36866
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Viburnum plant named ‘Bailvibone’ that is characterized by its upright plant habit, its floriferous blooming habit with sweet scented flowers, its ease of rooting and fast finishing from a rooted liner, and its foliage that is thick, semi-evergreen and dark green in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES
    Inventors: David Jonathan Roberts, Oren McBee, Justin Schulze
  • Patent number: PP37462
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Diervilla named ‘Baildierone’ that is characterized by its foliage with new growth that is orange in color and changes to yellow and chartreuse, its foliage that is resistant to sun bleaching, its minimal spreading by suckering, and its cold hardiness in U.S.D.A. Zone 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2026
    Assignee: BAILEY NURSERIES, INC.
    Inventors: Oren McBee, David Jonathan Roberts, Justin Schulze