Patents by Inventor Peter Geerlings

Peter Geerlings 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: 20160338245
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Cleopatra’, characterized by its tall upright plant habit; dark-green colored leaves; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; red purple-colored semi-double flowers; and good cut flower and garden performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicant: COMPASS PLANTS B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Geerlings
  • Publication number: 20080107769
    Abstract: A method for improving the half-life of milk comprising the step of: a) contacting milk with an antibody raised against at least one of the following: i) a molecule required for survival by at least a micro-organism that is responsible for reducing the half-life of milk; ii) a molecule required for growth by at least a micro-organism that is responsible for reducing the half-life of milk; iii) a molecule required for survival by at least a micro-organism that aids other micro-organisms to reduce the half-life of milk; iv) a molecule required for growth by at least a micro-organism that aids other micro-organisms to reduce the half-life of milk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Kwang Tay, William Penhale, Peter Geerlings
  • Publication number: 20080069853
    Abstract: A method of inducing the sustained release of antibodies in milk comprising the step of: a) implanting at least one antigen releasing device adjacent to, within close proximity of or within at least one supramammary lymph node, wherein in use the antigen releasing device releases an antigen into the tissue area around the supramammary lymph node which stimulates antibody secretion into a mammary gland.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Kwang Tay, William Penhale, Peter Geerlings
  • Patent number: PP20189
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Alexandra’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; dark pink and white bi-colored flowers; and good cut flower and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Compass Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Geerlings
  • Patent number: PP20216
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Valentina’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; soft pink-colored flowers; and good cut flower and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Compass Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Geerlings
  • Patent number: PP21330
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Nadia’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark-green colored leaves; freely flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers; and good cut flower and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Compass Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Geerlings
  • Patent number: PP27675
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Cleopatra’, characterized by its tall upright plant habit; dark-green colored leaves; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; red purple-colored semi-double flowers; and good cut flower and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Compass Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Geerlings
  • Patent number: PP33077
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Olympus’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely branching habit; thick green and light yellow variegated leaves that are tinged with red; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; relatively large purple-colored flowers with white-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: COMPASS PLANTS B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Geerlings