Patents by Inventor Stephen K. Lighty

Stephen K. Lighty 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).

  • Tiarella plant named 'Springwood'
    Publication number: 20020199226
    Abstract: A new variety of Tiarella cordifolia var. collina plant is provided that is well suited for growing as a distinctive ground cover. The new variety exhibits a compact mounding clump growth habit with the substantial absence of runners. Attractive white flowers are formed on unbranched flower stalks. The lobed leaves are ovate in configuration and possess a matte finish. During the summer the leaves are green and bear somewhat maroon centers. During the fall, the leaves assume a red coloration of variable intensity. The available choices of ornamental ground covers are expanded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventors: Stephen K. Lighty, Angela J. Treadwell
  • Tiarella plant named ‘Springwood’
    Patent number: PP14087
    Abstract: A new variety of Tiarella cordifolia var. collina plant is provided that is well suited for growing as a distinctive ground cover. The new variety exhibits a compact mounding clump growth habit with the substantial absence of runners. Attractive white flowers are formed on unbranched flower stalks. The lobed leaves are ovate in configuration and possess a matte finish. During the summer the leaves are green and bear somewhat maroon centers. During the fall, the leaves assume a red coloration of variable intensity. The available choices of ornamental ground covers are expanded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: CP Delaware, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen K. Lighty, Angela J. Treadwell