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).

  • Chrysanthemum plant named Chardonnay
    Patent number: PP5408
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum cultivar named Chardonnay having the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 70 to 90 mm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown as a single stem spray cut mum; 85 to 110 mm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays; slow development of light green discs; and 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Champ
    Patent number: PP5409
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Champ having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; golden yellow summer ray floret color; golden bronze winter ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 70 to 90 mm. 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 mum programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Foxy
    Patent number: PP5414
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Foxy having flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; red ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 85 to 100 mm. at maturity; uniform late nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown single stem; 12 to 18 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays; very slow development of yellow green discs; and 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds with no less than 14 continuous dark hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Ballerina
    Patent number: PP5440
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum cultivar named Ballerina identified by the combined chacteristics of spider capitulum form, with tubular shaped ray florets, decorative capitulum type, white floret color, diameter across the face of capitulum up to 85 mm., medium plant height, upright branching pattern, average natural season flowering date of September 15, and average flowering response period of seven weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs with excellent adaptability and performance in April - May pot mum flowerings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: Grace H. Mack
    Inventors: William E. Duffett, Grace H. Mack
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Camelot
    Patent number: PP5441
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum cultivar named Camelot, identified by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, lavender floret color, diameter across face of capitulum up to 55 mm., tall plant height, upright branching pattern, average natural season flowering date of September 25, and average flowering response period of seven weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs with good adaptability and performance in April - May controlled pot mum flowerings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1985
    Assignee: Grace H. Mack
    Inventors: William E. Duffett, Grace H. Mack
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Remarkable
    Patent number: PP5447
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum cultivar named Remarkable, identified by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, orange-red floret color, diameter across face of capitulum up to 50 mm., short plant height, semi-spreading branching pattern, average natural season flowering date of September 20, and average flowering response period of seven weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs with excellent adaptability and performance in April - May pot mum flowerings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1985
    Assignee: Grace H. Mack
    Inventors: William E. Duffett, Grace H. Mack
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Silverado
    Patent number: PP5475
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Silverado particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 50 to 65 mm. at maturity; uniform ten week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown single stem; 10 to 15 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays, and slow development of male sterile green discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1983
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Excel
    Patent number: PP5495
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Excel having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; lavender ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 55 to 70 mm. at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown as a pinched, spray pot mum, and spreading branching pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Charm
    Patent number: PP5502
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Charm having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; light lavender pink ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 90 to 110 mm. at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown as a pinched disbudded pot mum; and spreading branching pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Joy
    Patent number: PP5566
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat., plant named Joy and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat and spooned capitulum form; anemone capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 5 to 7 cm. at maturity; uniform 8 to 9 week flowering response; medium plant height; spreading, branching pattern; and uniform, 11 hour short day response to 24.degree. C. night and 38.degree. C. day temperatures under high light conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Sunup
    Patent number: PP5567
    Abstract: A new and distinct plant of Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat., named Sunup and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of round pompon capitulum form; formal decorative capitulum type; orange red ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 55 to 65 mm. at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown single stem; 12 to 18 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays; and 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Dawn
    Patent number: PP5568
    Abstract: A new and distinct plant of Chrysanthemum morifolium, Ramat., named Dawn, particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of round pompon capitulum form; formal decorative capitulum type; yellow orange ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 55 to 65 mm. at maturity; uniform eight week flowering response; medium plant height when grown single stem; 12 to 18 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays; and 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Siren
    Patent number: PP5618
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Siren particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; deep orange ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 7 to 8 cm. at maturity; uniform seven to eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; short plant height when grown as a pinched spray pot mum; semi-spreading branching pattern; tolerance of both low winter 13.degree. C. and high summer 24.degree. C. to 38.degree. C. temperatures for bud initiation and flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Tan
    Patent number: PP5619
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant known by the cultivar name Tan and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; greyed orange ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 5 to 6.25 cm. at maturity; uniform eight week flowering response; medium plant height; semi-spreading branching pattern; and tolerance of both low winter 13.degree. C. to 21.degree. C. and high summer 18.degree. C. to 32.degree. C. temperatures for bud initiation and flower development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Spears
    Patent number: PP5620
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Spears particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of spoon capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 7 to 8 cm. at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowring response to short days; medium plant height when grown as a pinched spray pot mum; spreading branching pattern; tolerance of both low 13.degree. C. and high 24.degree. C. night, 38.degree. C. day temperatures for initiation of buds and development of flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Vim
    Patent number: PP5621
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Vim particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; deep yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 5 to 7 cm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown single stem; 12 to 15 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays; and 13.degree. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Chic
    Patent number: PP5660
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant known by the cultivar name Chic and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; purple ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 5 to 7 cm. at maturity; uniform eight week flowering response; medium plant height; upright branching pattern; tolerance of low winter 13.degree. C. minimum temperatures; and tolerance of high summer temperatures of 24.degree. C. nights, and 38.degree. C. days under high light environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Goldmine
    Patent number: PP5661
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum cultivar named Goldmine having round pompon capitulum form, formal decorative capitulum type, dark yellow ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum up to 45 mm., short plant height, spreading branching pattern, average natural season flowering date of September 15, and average flowering response period of seven (7) weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: Grace H. Mack
    Inventors: Jack M. Meek, deceased, by Saundra J. Meek, executrix, William E. Duffett, Grace H. Mack
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Gleam
    Patent number: PP5713
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Gleam characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of pompon capitulum form; formal decorative capitulum type; yellow 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; 20 to 35 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: April 8, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Dorado
    Patent number: PP5714
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Dorado characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, deep yellow ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 8.5 to 9.0 cm. at maturity, uniform nine week flowering response, tall plant height when grown single stem, 20 to 25 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays, 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds under a 12 hour continuous dark period, and high leaf and flower durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1986
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett