Patents by Inventor Reinhard W. Rother

Reinhard W. Rother 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).

  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Harvest Snow’
    Patent number: PP11754
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Marguerite Daisy plant named ‘Harvest Snow’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading, very uniform, mounding and rounded, and very compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; thick and somewhat succulent foliage and lateral branches; uniform daisy-type inflorescences with white ray florets and bright yellow disc florets; freely flowering with numerous inflorescences per plant held above the foliage on strong and erect peduncles; continuous and uniform flowering over a long period of time; long-lasting inflorescences; and heat-tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Dimorphotheca plant named ‘Rose’
    Patent number: PP11762
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dimorphotheca plant name ‘Rose’, characterized by its low, compact, mounding and outwardly spreading growth habit; numerous leaves; upright infloresences on long peduncles; freely branching habit; dark pink-colored ray florets contrasted with purple anthers and styles; numerous inflorescences per plant; and tolerance to high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Midas Gold’
    Patent number: PP11773
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Marguerite Daisy plant named Midas Gold, characterized by its rounded, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; freely branching, dense and bushy plants; very narrow, deeply divided, lacy, fern-like leaves; freely flowering with numerous inflorescences per plant held beyond the foliage; large single-type inflorescences; yellow ray florets and distinct brownish red-tipped immature disc florets which give an “bull's eye” appearance to the inflorescence; and high temperature and humidity tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Argyranthemum plant named ‘Lemon Delight’
    Patent number: PP11774
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Marguerite Daisy plant named Lemon Delight, characterized by its rounded, spreading and mounding plant habit; compact; freely branching, dense and bushy plants with short internodes and numerous leaves; freely flowering with numerous inflorescences per plant held beyond the foliage; large single-type inflorescences; lemon yellow ray florets and dark yellow disc florets; and high temperature and humidity tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Dimorphotheca plant named ‘Mauve’
    Patent number: PP11828
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dimorphotheca plant named ‘Mauve’, characterized by its low, compact, mounding and outwardly spreading growth habit; numerous leaves; upright inflorescences on long peduncles; moderate growth rate; very freely branching habit; lavender mauve-colored ray florets contrasted with dark bluish purple anthers and styles; numerous inflorescences per plant; and tolerance to high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Sutera plant named ‘Lavender Storm’
    Patent number: PP11835
    Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Sutera plant named ‘Lavender Storm’, characterized by its compact, dense and prostrate or trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous lavender-colored flowers; long and continuous flowering period; tolerance to high temperatures; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘White Moon’
    Patent number: PP11863
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘White Moon’, characterized by its upright, mounding and outwardly spreading growth habit; small numerous leaves and large upright inflorescences on long peduncles; vigor; freely branching habit; white-colored ray florets contrasted by dark bluish purple-tipped disc florets and bluish base of ray florets; and numerous inflorescences per plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Scaevola plant named ‘Blue Shamrock’
    Patent number: PP12018
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Scaevola plant named Blue Shamrock, characterized by its low-growing, compact and outwardly spreading growth habit; short internodes, dense and bushy plant form and freely branching plant habit; fluoriferousness with about 150 flowers and flower buds per plant; and large blue-purple fan-shaped flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Dimorphotheca plant named ‘Purple Blush’
    Patent number: PP12020
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dimorphotheca plant named ‘Purple Blush’, characterized by its upright and mounding growth habit; dark green leaves; freely branching habit; white ray florets with purple bases which gives the appearance of a purple ring at the center of the inflorescence; numerous inflorescences per plant; and relative tolerance to high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Scaevola plant named ‘White Champ’
    Patent number: PP12027
    Abstract: A distinctive cultivar of Scaevola plant named White Champ, characterized by its low-growing, spreading and cascading growth habit; short internodes; dense and bushy plant form and freely branching plant habit; freely flowering habit with more than 200 flowers and flower buds per plant; and unique large white fan-shaped flowers with yellow green throat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Petunia plant named ‘Cherry Cascade’
    Patent number: PP12136
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Cherry Cascade’, characterized by its initially upright then low spreading and cascading plant habit; freely and continuous branching; rapid growth rate, dark green leaves; relatively early flowering; and numerous dark reddish purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Petunia plant named ‘Mariposa Rose’
    Patent number: PP12139
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Mariposa Rose’, characterized by its initially upright then low spreading and cascading plant habit; high vigor; freely and continuous branching growth habit; large leaves; relatively early flowering; and large reddish purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Petunia plant named ‘Velvet Blue Wren’
    Patent number: PP12141
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Velvet Blue Wren’, characterized by its initially upright then outwardly spreading and trailing plant habit; freely and continuous branching growth habit; dark green leaves; relatively early flowering; and dark-violet-colored flowers that are velvety in texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Osteospermum plant named ‘Vanilla Cream’
    Patent number: PP12149
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Vanilla Cream’, characterized by its compact, mounding and outwardly spreading growth habit; dark green leaves; freely branching habit; ivory-colored ray florets; numerous inflorescences per lateral stem; long flowering period; and relative tolerance to high temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Scabosia plant named ‘Giant Blue’
    Patent number: PP12167
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Scabiosa plant named ‘Giant Blue’, charactrerized by its tall and upright growth habit; freely branching habit; large lavender-colored inflorescences; numerous inflorescences per plant; and long flowering period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Agapanthus plant named ‘Snowstorm’
    Patent number: PP12554
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of agapanthus named ‘Snowstorm’ having a higher number of umbels per inflorescence, dense foliage of very short narrow leaves compared with other cultivars of the same genus Agapanthus praecox orientalis ‘Albus’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Lobelia plant named ‘Laguna Blue Ice’
    Patent number: PP12947
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Laguna Blue Ice’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; uniform and continuous flowering; and blue-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Cuphea plant named ‘Light Lavender II’
    Patent number: PP12953
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Cuphea plant named ‘Light Lavender II’, characterized by its compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; glossy dark green leaves; and numerous small light purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Sutera plant named `Blizzard`
    Patent number: PP10966
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Sutera plant named `Blizzard`, characterized by its prostrate to trailing growth habit; vigorous and rapid growth rate; numerous large white flowers that flower for a long period of time; broad, cordate foliage that is fragrant; resistance to bacterial and fungal pathogens common to Suteras; and heat tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother
  • Helichrysum plant named `Lemon Bush`
    Patent number: PP11250
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Helichrysum plant named `Lemon Bush`, characterized by mostly upright growth habit when plants are young becoming more outwardly spreading with development; freely branching and bushy, dense growth; vigorous growth rate; numerous long-lasting large inflorescences; and attractive bright yellow involucral bracts and orange disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Inventor: Reinhard W. Rother