Patents by Inventor Richard H. Hoback

Richard H. Hoback 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).

  • VINCA MINOR PLANT NAMED 'SUNNY SKIES'
    Publication number: 20020184675
    Abstract: A new variety of Vinca minor is provided that is particularly well suited for growing as a distinctive ground cover. The new variety is a branch mutation of the ‘Bowles’ variety (non-patented in the United States) and unlike its parent displays attractive smooth irregularly variegated foliage of varying shades of golden yellow green and dark green. An upright mounding and trailing growth habit is exhibited. Attractive solitary bright violet-blue flowers are formed primarily during mid-spring. The available choices in ornamental ground covers are expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Richard H. Hoback
  • Vinca minor plant named ‘Sunny Skies’
    Patent number: PP13466
    Abstract: A new variety of Vinca minor is provided that is particularly well suited for growing as a distinctive ground cover. The new variety is a branch mutation of the ‘Bowles’ variety (non-patented in the United States) and unlike its parent displays attractive smooth irregularly variegated foliage of varying shades of golden yellow green and dark green. An upright mounding and trailing growth habit is exhibited. Attractive solitary bright violet-blue flowers are formed primarily during mid-spring. The available choices in ornamental ground covers are expanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard H. Hoback, Jr.