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 Fortune
    Patent number: PP5242
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum cultivar named Fortune particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, light golden yellow ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum up to 70 mm., short plant height, spreading branching pattern, average natural season flowering date of September 12, and average flowering response period of seven (7) weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 5, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventors: William E. Duffett, Grace H. Mack
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Starfire
    Patent number: PP5269
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum cultivar named Starfire having flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, white ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum up to 75 mm., tall 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: October 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 7, 1984
    Assignee: Grace H. Mack
    Inventors: William E. Duffett, Grace H. Mack
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Marmalade
    Patent number: PP5281
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Marmalade characterized by the combined characteristics of incurved capitulum form; standard capitulum type; light bronze ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 130 to 150 mm. at maturity; uniform nine (9) week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; 55 to 70 cm. plant height when grown single stem with no long days and a low temperature tolerance of 13.degree. C. (55.degree. F.) for initiation and development under controlled short days with a continuous dark period of 12 to 14 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 11, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter H. Jessel, Jr., William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named White Nova
    Patent number: PP5289
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named White Nova characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 75 to 95 mm. at maturity; uniform nine (9) week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown as a single stem cut spray; 10 to 15 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays, and slow development of tight green discs, and tolerance of 13.degree. C. (56.degree. F.) for initiation and development when grown in single stem cut spray programs with a continuous dark period of 13 to 15 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Daring
    Patent number: PP5322
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Daring having flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 90 to 105 mm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown single stem; 20 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: February 4, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Yellow Nova
    Patent number: PP5323
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Yellow Nova characterized by its flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 75 to 95 mm. at maturity; uniform nine (9) week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown as a single stem cut spray; 10 to 15 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays, and slow development of tight green discs; tolerance of 13.degree. C. (56.degree. F.) for initiation and development when grown in single stem cut spray programs with a continuous dark period of 13 to 15 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Debonair
    Patent number: PP5324
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum cultivar named Debonair having flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, purple ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum up to 55 mm., short plant height, compact, spreading branching pattern, average natural season flowering date of Sept. 15, and average flowering response period of seven (7) weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: Grace H. Mack
    Inventors: William E. Duffett, Grace H. Mack
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Meteor
    Patent number: PP5325
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Meteor having semi-incurved capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 100 to 130 mm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown as a pinched disbud pot mum; semi-spreading branching pattern; and dual value as both pinched and standard disbud pot mums.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Viking
    Patent number: PP5326
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum cultivar named Viking having flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, bronze ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum up to 75 mm., tall plant height, spreading branching pattern, average natural season flowering date of September 20, and average flowering response period of seven (7) weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 6, 1984
    Assignee: Grace H. Mack
    Inventors: Jack M. Meek, deceased, by Saundra J. Meek, executrix, William E. Duffett, Grace H. Mack
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Grenadine
    Patent number: PP5338
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Grenadine characterized by its flat capitulum form, decorative capitulum type, coral bronze ray floret color, diameter across face of capitulum up to 75 mm., short plant height, spreading branching pattern, average natural season flowering date of September 10, and averge flowering response period of seven (7) weeks in photoperiodic controlled short day programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1984
    Assignee: Grace H. Mack
    Inventors: Jack M. Meek, deceased, Saundra J. Meek, executrix by, William E. Duffett, Grace H. Mack
  • Chrysanthemum plant named True Luv
    Patent number: PP5350
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named True Luv having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; deep lavender ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 105 to 115 mm. 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: March 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Surfine
    Patent number: PP5351
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Surfine having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; light yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 70 to 85 mm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Tempter
    Patent number: PP5352
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Tempter having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; medium yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 90 to 120 mm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown as a pinched, disbud pot mum, and semi-spreading branching pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Vista
    Patent number: PP5353
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Vista having semi-incurved to flat capitulum form; anemone capitulum type; light bronze to golden yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 35 to 50 mm. at maturity; uniform seven week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; short plant height when grown as a pinched spray pot mum, and spreading branching pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Tabasco
    Patent number: PP5354
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Tabasco having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; orange red ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 100 to 120 mm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown as a pinched, disbud pot mum, and semi-spreading branching pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Alert
    Patent number: PP5365
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Alert having flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; scarlet bronze 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 as a pinched spray pot mum; semi-upright branching pattern, and yellow green discs that remain pollen free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1984
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Cavalcade
    Patent number: PP5400
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Cavalcade characterized by the combined characteristics of incurved capitulum form; standard capitulum type; yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 130 to 150 mm. at maturity; uniform nine (9) week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; 55 to 70 cm. plant height when grown single stem with no long days and a low temperature tolerance of 13.degree. C. (55.degree. F.) for initiation and development under controlled short days with a continuous dark period of 12 to 14 hours.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Venture
    Patent number: PP5401
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Venture having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; deep yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 65 to 75 mm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; tall plant height when grown single stem; 12 to 15 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays; and 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowring buds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Eclipse
    Patent number: PP5402
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Eclipse having semi-incurved capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; deep lemon yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 100 to 120 mm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown as a pinched, disbud pot mum; and a prolific, spreading branching pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett
  • Chrysanthemum plant named Riot
    Patent number: PP5403
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named Riot having flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; red bronze ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 60 to 75 mm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown single stem; 10 to 12 cm. peduncles on open, normally terminal sprays; and 13.degree. C. minimum temperature tolerance for initiation and development of flowering buds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: Yoder Brothers, Inc.
    Inventor: William E. Duffett