Patents by Inventor T. Lawrence Mellichamp

T. Lawrence Mellichamp 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).

  • Hybrid sarracenia pitcher plant named 'Redbug'
    Publication number: 20020129411
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Sarracenia called ‘Redbug’ is described that is a vigorously growing, compact plant having dark Chrysanthemum Crimson (H.C.C. #860/2) pitchers, suffused with veins of a deeper cast of Chrysanthemum Crimson. The pitcher is distinguished from other Sarracenia by having a higher width-to-length ratio, a wider hood, and a prominent horizontal filament. Furthermore, in the winter the leaves retain color and texture and are hardy to United States Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zone 6.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: T. Lawrence Mellichamp, Robert K. Gardner
  • Sarracenia pitcher plant named ‘Redbug’
    Patent number: PP13412
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultvar of Sarracenia called ‘Redbug’ is described that is a vigorously growing, compact plant having pubescent dark Chrysanthemum Crimson (H.C.C. #824) pitchers, suffused with veins of a deeper cast of Chrysanthemum Crimson. The pitcher is distinguished from other Sarracenia by having a higher width-to-length ratio, a wider hood, and a prominent horizontal filament. Furthermore, in the winter the leaves retain color and texture when grown outdoors in United States Department of Agriculture Hardiness Zone 8 or warmer (minimum winter temperature to 10° F.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignees: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    Inventors: T. Lawrence Mellichamp, Robert K. Gardner