Patents Issued in December 20, 2011
  • Cart for 3D glasses
    Patent number: D650956
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: X6D Limited
    Inventors: Richard A. Carlow, Eugenia J. Chen, Michael J. Chen, Brandon L. Cruz, Alejandro Garfio, Diner Mondragon
  • Adjustable barrel dolly
    Patent number: D650957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Brad Erickson
  • Protector
    Patent number: D650958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Chok-A-Block Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander Richardson, Alister James Richardson
  • Mast for a material handling vehicle
    Patent number: D650959
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: The Raymond Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew I. Gilbride, Gregory W. Smiley
  • Integral display mount
    Patent number: D650960
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: The Raymond Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew I. Gilbride, Gregory W. Smiley
  • Urn having a spiral shell shape
    Patent number: D650961
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Sandra P. Roberson
  • Urn having a nautilus shell shape
    Patent number: D650962
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Sandra P. Roberson
  • Urn having a starfish shell shape
    Patent number: D650963
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Sandra P. Roberson
  • Urn having a sea urchin shape
    Patent number: D650964
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Sandra P. Roberson
  • Vault
    Patent number: D650965
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Parker, Ilija Rojdev
  • Shrub rose plant named ‘KORaruli’
    Patent number: PP22352
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose with long lasting, novel yellow flowers, and attractive foliage with good disease resistance. It exhibits upright growth with abundant flowers. The new variety propagates well from cuttings and by grafting. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Shrub Rose plant named ‘KORfocgri’
    Patent number: PP22353
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose with long lasting, novel salmon-orange flowers, and attractive foliage with good disease resistance. It exhibits upright growth with abundant flowers. The new variety propagates well from cuttings and by grafting. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Climbing rose plant named ‘KORditwol’
    Patent number: PP22354
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose with long lasting, novel white flowers, and attractive foliage with good disease resistance. It exhibits climbing growth with abundant flowers. The new variety propagates well from cuttings and by grafting. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Tim-Hermann Kordes
  • Kiwifruit plant named ‘ZESY002’
    Patent number: PP22355
    Abstract: A new and distinct kiwifruit variety is disclosed. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the kiwifruit selections known as 51-18-15i.97 (not patented) and 51-18-20j.97 (not patented). The fruit of this new kiwifruit variety is characterized by large fruit size, high yield potential, ovoid shape, yellow flesh color, and early harvest maturity. The new kiwifruit variety has been named ‘ZESY002’.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Zespri Group Limited
    Inventor: Russell G. Lowe
  • Apple tree named ‘PremA17’
    Patent number: PP22356
    Abstract: ‘PremAl7’ is a new and distinct apple tree (Malus domestica Mill.) notable for its attractive blush yellow color and excellent flavor and texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Allan G. White
  • Apple tree named ‘PremA193’
    Patent number: PP22357
    Abstract: ‘PremA193’ is a new and distinct apple tree (Malus domestica Mill.) notable for its attractive blush color and excellent flavor and texture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Allan G. White
  • Blackberry plant named ‘ONYX’
    Patent number: PP22358
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar which originated from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross of OSC 1466 (non-patented)×ORUS 1117-11 (non-patented) is provided. This new trailing blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its high yields, large fruit size, excellent fresh fruit quality, mid-late season fruit ripening, and healthy plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventor: Chad Elliott Finn
  • plant named ‘Minlem’
    Patent number: PP22359
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chamaecyparis plant named ‘Minlem’, characterized by its compact and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; and young leaves that are greyed green in color becoming green with development and turning to yellow green in the autumn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Pépinières Minier
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • plant named ‘Minedward’
    Patent number: PP22360
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Abelia plant named ‘Minedward’, characterized by its compact and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; light lavender-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Pépinières Minier
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • plant named ‘Podaras 1’
    Patent number: PP22361
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus plant named ‘Podaras 1’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy habit; dark brown-colored leaves; good garden performance; and tolerance to Mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • plant named ‘Podaras 3’
    Patent number: PP22362
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus plant named ‘Podaras 3’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy habit; yellow green-colored leaves; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • plant named ‘Podaras 2’
    Patent number: PP22363
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Physocarpus plant named ‘Podaras 2’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy habit; dark green-colored leaves; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • plant named ‘Dunnecis’
    Patent number: PP22364
    Abstract: A new cultivar of CISTUS plant named ‘DUNNECIS’ that is characterized by compact clump-forming habit becoming prostrate with age, bright golden variegated foliage, and pure white saucer shaped flowers which bloom from early summer until fall. In combination these traits set ‘DUNNECIS’ apart from all other existing varieties of CISTUS known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Kieran Dunne
  • plant named ‘Cleminov 29’
    Patent number: PP22365
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Clematis plant is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program. Attractive light lavender flowers with flashes of magenta along the central portion of each tepal are formed on a substantially continuous basis over an extended period of time. The growth habit is compact and bushy and the plant well resists wilting and withering. The plant can be readily propagated by the use of cuttings and can be grown to advantage to provide colorful ornamentation in the landscape and in pots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Agri Obtentions S.A.
    Inventor: Veronique Kapusta
  • plant named ‘Sunparakama’
    Patent number: PP22366
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Sunparakama’, characterized by its vining plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large bright red-colored flowers; and long flowering period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Tomoya Misato
  • plant named ‘Podaras #14’
    Patent number: PP22367
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #14’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile violet-colored flowers with white-colored centers and greyed orange-colored throats; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • plant named ‘Horheart’
    Patent number: PP22368
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Horheart’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong and healthy root system; strong stems; and large mophead-type inflorescences with dark pink-colored flowers with white-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Claus & Tosten Kühne GbR
    Inventor: Katrin Meinl
  • plant named ‘Desyel’
    Patent number: PP22369
    Abstract: A new Achillea plant named ‘Desyel’ particularly distinguished by the yellow flowers on strong upright inflorescences, compact and mounding habit with very fine fern-like medium-green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Henricus Godefriedus Wilhelmus Stemkens
  • Carnation plant named ‘Koes’
    Patent number: PP22370
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Koes’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; dark purple, red purple and pink-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliar plane on strong peduncles; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Hilverda Kooij B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Eveleens
  • Carnation plant named ‘Hilcati’
    Patent number: PP22371
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Hilcati’, characterized by its compact, upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large double red-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliar plane on strong peduncles; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Hilverda Kooij B.V.
    Inventor: Peter Eveleens
  • plant named ‘Lucy’
    Patent number: PP22372
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Lucy’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; sturdy and strong plants; vigorous growth habit; large pink and yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.
    Inventor: Francis Cornelius Goemans
  • plant named ‘Gina’
    Patent number: PP22373
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Gina’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; sturdy and strong plants; vigorous growth habit; large red purple and yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.
    Inventor: Francis Cornelius Goemans
  • plant named ‘Smith Opus 2’
    Patent number: PP22374
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Paeonia plant named ‘Smith Opus 2’, characterized by its compact and symmetrically globular plant habit; vigorous growth habit; relatively narrow and finely-incised leaves; numerous large flowers that are arranged on strong peduncles above and beyond the foliar plane; long flowering period; flowers with creamy white-colored petals with purple-colored margins and large prominent red purple-colored flares at the petal bases; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Donald Robert Smith
  • plant named ‘Fidahhypdanight’
    Patent number: PP22375
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Fidahhypdanight’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with dark purple-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Johanna G. H. van Haaster
  • plant named ‘Blushing Turtle’
    Patent number: PP22376
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Blushing Turtle’, characterized by its upright, low spreading and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; large purple violet-colored flowers with red purple-colored venation; long and continuous flowering period; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Karin Kosick
  • plant named ‘Duevisalpi’
    Patent number: PP22377
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duevisalpi’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves with a distinct zonation pattern; freely flowering habit; semi-double salmon red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • plant named ‘Duevisalsen’
    Patent number: PP22378
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duevisalsen’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; leaves with a distinct zonation pattern; freely flowering habit; semi-double salmon pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • plant named ‘Duevisoftpi’
    Patent number: PP22379
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duevisoftpi’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; semi-double soft pink-colored flowers with red purple-colored central spots; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • plant named ‘Dueatrevel’
    Patent number: PP22380
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Dueatrevel’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; dark red-colored double flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • plant named ‘BBDRASUN’
    Patent number: PP22381
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BBDRASUN’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous double flowers that are yellow and pink in color; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Begonia Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Gunter Dümmen
  • plant named ‘BBDRAWHIBLU’
    Patent number: PP22382
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BBDRAWHIBLU’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous double flowers that are white and pink in color; and good postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Begonia Breeders Association B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Gunter Dümmen
  • plant named ‘Rebecca’
    Patent number: PP22383
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Rebecca’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; double flowers with numerous tepals that are yellow in color and held above and beyond the foliar plane; and excellent postproduction longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Koppe Royalty B.V.
    Inventor: Lubbertus H. Koppe
  • plant named ‘Orange Star’
    Patent number: PP22384
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Orange Star’, characterized by its outwardly spreading foliage with upright flower scapes; thick dark green and pale yellow to white variegated leaves; light violet to white-colored flowers that are positioned above the foliar plane on strong scapes; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Hendrik Jan van den Top
  • plant named ‘Duepotyel’
    Patent number: PP22385
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Duepotyel’, characterized by its compact, mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • plant named ‘Lilian’
    Patent number: PP22386
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named ‘Lilian’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely flowering habit; light red-colored ray florets; upright and strong scapes; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Florist de Kwakel B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Leendert Eveleens
  • plant named ‘Summer’
    Patent number: PP22387
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named ‘Summer’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely flowering habit; intense yellow-colored ray florets; upright and moderately strong scapes; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Florist de Kwakel B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Leendert Eveleens
  • plant named ‘Piroska’
    Patent number: PP22388
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named ‘Piroska’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely flowering habit; red purple and white bi-colored ray florets; upright and moderately strong scapes; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Florist de Kwakel B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Leendert Eveleens
  • plant named ‘Tra Whit’
    Patent number: PP22389
    Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant named ‘Tra Whit,’ particularly distinguished by the medium to large white ray florets, early flowering habit, compact and upright plant habit with green leaves and excellent branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Pim Kaagman
  • plant named ‘Anbluim’
    Patent number: PP22390
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Angelonia plant named ‘Anbluim’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly slanting plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large dark violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • plant named ‘Sunbelao’
    Patent number: PP22391
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelao’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; early and long flowering period; large single purple violet-colored flowers with dark purple-colored venation; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Suntory Flowers Ltd.
    Inventor: Takeshi Kanaya