Patents by Inventor Scott C. Trees

Scott C. Trees 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).

  • Patent number: PP8284
    Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-177 White is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated PAS-W was pollinated by an unnamed plant designated 527-5. The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double pure white florets which contrast well with dark green distinctly zoned foliage. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8285
    Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-232 Light Scarlet is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 3214B-85 was pollinated by the Tango cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,933). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double light scarlet florets which contrast well with dark green distinctly zoned foliage. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic. When grown outdoors, the flowering is continuous and good heat tolerance is exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8286
    Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-194 Cherry is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 535-5 was pollinated by the Veronica cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,054). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double cherry red florets which contrast well with dark green zoned foliage. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8287
    Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-284 Pink is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the TWIST cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,928) was pollinated by the Sunbelt Coral cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,757). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double pink florets which contrast well with dark green foliage. The leaf edges are darker than the centers of the leaves on the upper surface. The upper two petals of the florets commonly include a white eye. The attractive dark green foliage coloration exhibits improved tolerance to stress during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic. Good tolerance to wind and rain also is exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8296
    Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-100B Dark Salmon is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Tango cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,933) was pollinated by the Fidelio cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,752). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double salmon florets which contrast well with dark green foliage which lacks zoning. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic. Good tolerance to wind and rain is exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8406
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-181 Bright Scarlet is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BSR-12 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated BSR-27 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive very large bright scarlet blossoms combined with a strong basal branching character and a compact upright mounded growth habit and can be readily distinguished from the Aenea cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application pending).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8409
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-152 Dark Pink is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Caligo cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,682) was pollinated by the Eurema cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,681). The new cultivar forms attractive very large pink blossoms combined with a strong basal branching character and a compact upright mounded growth habit and can be readily distinguished from the Delias cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application pending).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8521
    Abstract: Geranium Showcase Red is a new and distinct cultivar of geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey. It is distinguished from other geranium plants by good basal branching, compact mounded habit, freely flowering character and particularly by its self-branching without use of growth regulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8522
    Abstract: Geranium Designer Series.TM. Coral (BFP-360) is a new and distinct cultivar of geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey. BFP-360 was selected from among the progeny of a cross between female parent 538-1 and male parent Plaisire. The new cultivar is distinguishable from other geraniums and both parents in color and in not requiring a growth regulator to obtain basal branching, compact plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8523
    Abstract: Geranium Designer Series.TM. Salmon (BFP-165) is a new and distinct cultivar of geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Designer Salmon. Designer Salmon was selected from among progeny of a cross between female parent Schone Helena and male parent Cabaret. The new cultivar is distinguishable from other geraniums and from both parents in its color and its self-branching without growth regulators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8524
    Abstract: Geranium Designer Series.TM. Rose (BFP-142) is a new and distinct cultivar of geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Designer Rose. Designer Rose was selected from a cross between the female parent Twist and the male parent Veronica. The new cultivar is distinguished from its parents and from other geraniums by its rose-purple color, high botrytis tolerance and basal branching spreading habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8525
    Abstract: Geranium Designer Series.TM. Hot Pink (BFP-114) is a new and distinct cultivar of geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Designer Hot Pink. Designer Hot Pink was selected from self-pollination of the tetraploid breeding line PAS-B. The new cultivar is distinguished from its parent and from other geraniums by its bright pink color with a white eve on the upper petals, high degree of weather tolerance and resistance to botrytis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8552
    Abstract: Geranium Designer Series.TM. Light Pink (BFP-174) is a new and distinct cultivar of Geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Designer Light Pink. Designer Light Pink was selected from among the progeny of a cross between female parent Romance and PAS-W. The new cultivar is distinguishable from other geraniums and from both parents in not requiring a growth regulator for self-branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8669
    Abstract: Geranium Designer Series .TM. Scarlet (BFP-27) is a new and distinct cultivar of geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Designer Scarlet. Designer Scarlet was selected from a hybridization between female parent 7GRT-124B and male parent Tango. The new cultivar is distinguished from other geraniums and both parents by its orange scarlet color and its good basal branching in the absence of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, A Division of Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8870
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-195 Salmon is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BFP-67 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated BFP-10 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive very large somewhat flat salmon blossoms displaying an iridescent appearance combined with a basal branching character and an upright mounded growth habit, and can be readily distinguished from the Charade cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,787).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8937
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-266 Apple Star is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BFP-154 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated BFP-170 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive medium-sized bicolored blossoms displaying an iridescent appearance having pale pink petals with red attachment points and mid-ribs producing a red star pattern. Shiny dark bronze-green foliage and a good basal branching character also are exhibited. The new variety can be readily distinguished from the Vulcain cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,570).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9213
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BFP-397 Light Salmon is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated N2507-3 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 3616-A (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive very large, light salmon flowers with a white eye, displays an iridescent appearance, exhibits distinctive variegated medium green foliage, and possesses a medium growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Cameo cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,316).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9214
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BFP-364 Deep Coral is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the BSR-195 Salmon cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,870) was pollinated by a plant designated 3617-10 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive large dark coral flowers displaying an iridescent appearance, variegated bronze foliage, a strong basal branching character, and a medium upright growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Melissa cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,837).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9218
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named Pink Heart is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 9380E (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the Rio cultivar (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive medium pink florets with a distinct dark rose freckle on each petal. Attractive dark green foliage is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9219
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BFP-420 Bright Red is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BFP-56 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 3113D. The new plant forms attractive dark red semi-double florets and medium green foliage with attractive zonation. A medium self-branching growth habit is exhibited in the absence of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees