Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Ranney

Thomas G. Ranney 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).

  • Weigela shrub named 'Sunset'
    Publication number: 20120131709
    Abstract: ‘Sunset’ is a new weigela shrub particularly distinguished by its semi-dwarf habit, and unique variegated foliage with green centers and multicolored margins ranging from and including ivory yellow, yellow, yellow-green, green, and red depending on plant age and the time of year, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • plant named ‘NCHA1’
    Patent number: PP20765
    Abstract: ‘NCHA1’ is a new Hydrangea plant particularly distinguished by having a medium-sized, rounded, multi-stemmed shrub, a unique combination of compound, corymb inflorescences with prevalent sterile flowers and rose to pink colored sepals, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Flowering quince plant named ‘Pink Storm’
    Patent number: PP20920
    Abstract: ‘Pink Storm’ is a new quince plant particularly distinguished by a medium-sized, upright, multi-stemmed shrub with occasional parthenocapic fruit formation, large, double-flowers with pink petals, and thornless stems, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Flowering quince plant named ‘Orange Storm’
    Patent number: PP20950
    Abstract: ‘Orange Storm’ is a new quince plant particularly distinguished by a medium-sized, upright, multi-stemmed, fruitless shrub, large, double-flowers with orange petals, and thornless stems, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Flowering quince plant named ‘Scarlet Storm’
    Patent number: PP20951
    Abstract: ‘Scarlet Storm’ is a new quince plant particularly distinguished by a medium-sized, upright, multi-stemmed, fruitless shrub, large, double-flowers with scarlet-red petals, and thornless stems, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • plant named “Crystalina”
    Patent number: PP21561
    Abstract: ‘Crystalina’ is a new variety of Clethra alnifolia with a low, compact, rounded habit, with long flower racemes and numerous fragrant flowers, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney