Patents by Inventor William E. Duffett

William E. Duffett 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: PP5733
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Quest characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, yellow ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 9 to 10 cm. at maturity, uniform eight week flowering response, medium plant height, spreading branching pattern, tolerance of both low winter 13.degree. C. minimum and high summer 24.degree. C. night to 38.degree. C. day temperatures for bud initiation and flower development, and its tolerance of very low winter light environment with 15.degree. C. minimum temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5736
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Citron characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, daisy capitulum type, light orange ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 5 to 7 cm. at maturity, uniform nine week flowering response; tall plant height when grown single stem, 17 to 23 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays, rapid development of green discs devoid of pollen, 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds, and a long duration of both leaves and flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5737
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Thrill characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, daisy capitulum type, orange red ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 3.5 to 4.5 cm. at maturity, uniform seven to eight week flowering response, medium plant height, spreading, branching pattern, and tolerance of both low winter 13.degree. C. minimum and high summer 24.degree. C. night to 38.degree. C. day temperatures for bud initiation and flower development. suThe present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat., named Thrill.Thrill is a product of a planned breeding program which had the objective of creating new chrysanthemum cultivars for pinched spray pot mum programs having daisy capitulum type, orange red floret color, seven to eight week flowering response and the ability to produce commercially acceptable quality in year round programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5738
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Rave characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, anemone capitulum type with 3 cm. cushion, purple-violet ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 5 to 6 cm. at maturity, uniform seven to eight week flowering response, medium plant height, semi-spreading branching pattern, and tolerance of both low winter 13.degree. C. minimum and high summer 24.degree. C. night to 38.degree. C. day temperatures for bud initiation and flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5739
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar named Sunbeam particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of button capitulum form, formal decorative capitulum type, yellow ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum up to 2.5 cm., short plant height, semi-spreading branching pattern, average natural season flowering date of September 15, average flowering response period of seven weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs, and uniform response with durable color and form in Spring for small pot flowering programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Duffett, Grace H. Mack
  • Patent number: PP5748
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant names Brass characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, greyed-orange ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 6 to 7 cm. at maturity, uniform nine week flowering response, medium plant height when grown single stem, 10 to 15 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays, and 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5776
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar named Winsome, particularly described as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of miniature or spray type, commerical double form, 6.0 to 8.0 cm. flower diameter, lavender (red-purple) color, 16 to 18 weeks for response, 10 to 12 flowers and buds per stem, 5 to 8 cm. peduncle length, rigid peduncle strength, 86 to 90 cm. plant height, and strong, spice fragrance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Duffett, Walter H. Jessel, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP5777
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Deep Luv having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; red purple ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 9 to 11 cm. at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; short plant height when grown as a pinched, disbud pot mum; and semi-spreading branching pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5779
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Rejoice having flat capitulum form; anemone capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 6 to 8 cm. at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown as a pinched, spray pot mum; semi-spreading branching pattern, and tolerance of high summer 21.degree. C. night to 37.degree. C. day temperatures for bud initiation and flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5786
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Gold Champ having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 7 to 9 cm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height, and spreading branching pattern that adapts equally well to pinched disbud or spray pot num programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 19, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5809
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Comet characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of tubular capitulum form, spider capitulum type, purple ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 7 to 9 cm. at maturity; uniform nine week flowering response, medium plant height when grown single stem, 15 to 25 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays, and 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5810
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Elfin characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of small pompon capitulum form, formal decorative capitulum type, light red-purple ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 4.5 to 5.5 cm. at maturity, uniform nine week flowering response, medium plant height when grown single stem, 15 to 20 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays, and 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds with rapid flowering down the stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5811
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named En Garde characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, red-purple ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 9 to 10 cm. at maturity, uniform eight week flowering response, medium plant height, semi-spreading branching pattern, and tolerance of both low winter 13.degree. C. minimum and high summer 24.degree. C. night to 38.degree. C. day temperatures for bud initiation and flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5819
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Yellow Favor having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 8 to 12 cm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown as a pinched pot mum, and spreading branching pattern that adapts to both disbud and spray pot programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5915
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Gallant characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, purple ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 10 to 12 cm. at maturity, uniform nine week flowering response, tall plant height when grown single stem, 13 to 20 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays, 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds, and very high bud count, with six to nine uniformly developed flowers per stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1987
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5984
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Karma having flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 5.5 to 7.0 cm. at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown as a pinched spray pot mum; semi-spreading branching pattern; tolerance of both low winter 12.degree. C. to 13.degree. C. and high summer 23.degree. C. to 38.degree. C. temperatures for bud initiation and flower development; and intense green, pollen-free disc florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5986
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Envy having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; ivory and white ray floret colors; diameter across face of disbudded capitulum ranging from 10 to 12 cm. at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; short plant height when grown as a pinched disbudded pot mum; spreading branching pattern; tolerance of high summer 23.degree. C. to 38.degree. C. temperatures for bud initiation and flower development; and immature ray florets which are suffused with ivory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Patent number: PP5989
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Allure having flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum up to 8 cm.; short plant height, semi-spreading branching pattern; average natural season flowering date of September 10 in the West Coast area; average flowering response period of seven weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs, and durable, uniform performance in Spring small pot flowering programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: Grace H. Mack
    Inventors: William E. Duffett, Cornelis P. VandenBerg, Grace H. Mack
  • Patent number: PP5995
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Triumph having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; yellow-orange ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum up to 8 cm.; short plant height; spreading branching pattern; average natural season flowering date of September 15 in the West Coast area; average flowering response period of seven weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs; and durable, uniform performance in Spring small pot flowering programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: Grace H. Mack
    Inventors: William E. Duffett, Cornelis P. VandenBerg, Grace H. Mack
  • Patent number: PP5996
    Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named Falma having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; yellow orange ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 5 to 6.5 cm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown single stem; 15 to 25 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays; and 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1985
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1987
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett