White Patents (Class PLT/288)
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Publication number: 20230132404Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFMARA1’, characterized by its upright plant habit; uniform growth habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; durable dark green-colored leaves; strong upright flowering stems; freely flowering habit; anemone-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; relative tolerance to low and high production temperatures; relative resistance to White Rust; and good postproduction longevity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: DELIFLOR ROYALTIES B.V.Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
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Publication number: 20220046840Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFHAPU1’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems; decorative spider-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; resistance to Fusarium; relative tolerance to low production temperatures; and good postproduction longevity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: DELIFLOR ROYALTIES B.V.Inventor: ARIE GERARD POST
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Publication number: 20220046841Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFSTAR1’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems; large incurved spider-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; resistance to Fusarium; relative tolerance to low and high production temperatures; and good postproduction longevity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: DELIFLOR ROYALTIES B.V.Inventor: ARIE GERARD POST
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Publication number: 20210136981Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFABB13’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems with numerous inflorescences; decorative-type inflorescences with bright yellow-colored ray florets that when developing are distally greyed red in color giving a bi-colored appearance to the inflorescences; relative tolerance to high production temperatures; resistance to Fusarium Wilt and White Rust; and good postproduction longevity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: DELIFLOR ROYALTIES B.V.Inventor: ARIE GERARD POST
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Publication number: 20200053932Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFBAV1’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems typically grown as a disbud-type with one inflorescence per lateral branch; large decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; excellent postproduction longevity; and tolerance to low and high temperatures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Applicant: DELIFLOR ROYALTIES B.V.Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
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Publication number: 20190307044Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFBRI1’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; relatively rapid growth rate; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems with numerous inflorescences; and large decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: DELIFLOR ROYALTIES B.V.Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
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Publication number: 20190307043Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFSCO1’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems with numerous inflorescences; relatively small decorative pompon-type inflorescences with bright green to white-colored ray florets; and excellent postproduction longevity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: DELIFLOR ROYALTIES B.V.Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
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Publication number: 20180146594Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fichryevenwhi’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant form; uniform and freely flowering habit; medium-size decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; mid to late season flowering habit, grown under natural season conditions, plants begin flowering in late September to early October in the United Kingdom; and good garden performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: DUMMEN GROUP B.V.Inventor: Peter WAIN
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Publication number: 20180146596Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fichrycospur’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; uniform flowering habit; large incurved decorative-type inflorescences with red purple-colored ray florets; response time about 56 days under controlled photoperiodic treatments; and good postproduction longevity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: Dummen Group B.V.Inventor: Peter Wain
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Publication number: 20180146595Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fichrycoswhi’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; uniform flowering habit; large incurved decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; response time about 56 days under controlled photoperiodic treatments; and good postproduction longevity.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: DUMMEN GROUP B.V.Inventor: Peter Wain
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Publication number: 20170188499Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuskyfa White’ characterized by its small sized blooms with white ray floret and a cream center, and prolific branching; natural season flower date October 19 (week 43) ; blooming for a period of 4 weeks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2015Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventor: Henricus Cornelius Maria Jacobs
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Publication number: 20170135270Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fidcsunwhi’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; relatively compact growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant form; uniform and freely flowering habit; medium-size decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; early to mid-season flowering habit; and good garden performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2015Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Fides B.V.Inventor: Peter Wain
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Publication number: 20170013755Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Aramis White’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences that are snow white in color.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: PARATY B.V.B.A.Inventor: Dirk Pieters
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Publication number: 20150189812Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuceles’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with white ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flowering date September 9-13 (week 37); blooming for a period of 5 weeks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: July 2, 2015Applicant: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.Inventor: Henricus Cornelius Maria Jacobs
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Publication number: 20140182028Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmudove’ characterized by its large sized blooms with white ray florets and a cream center and prolific branching; natural season flowering date September 24 (week 39); blooming for a period of 5 weeks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.Inventor: Wilhelmus Bernardus Blom
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Patent number: PP22832Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Lesconil White’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform, early and freely flowering habit; small decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; and excellent garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.Inventor: Dirk Pieters
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Patent number: PP22846Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Mabel White’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; and excellent garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.Inventor: Dirk Pieters
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Patent number: PP23009Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0009’ particularly distinguished by the large sized decorative inflorescences with pure white ray floret color, medium green foliage, strong and vigorous growth, excellent flowering uniformity, good branching and an 8.5 week flowering response.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2011Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Wendy R. Bergman
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Patent number: PP23077Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0008’ particularly distinguished by the large pure white ray floret color, decorative incurving-spoon type inflorescence form, compact growth, excellent flowering uniformity and good branching.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Wendy R. Bergman
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Patent number: PP24184Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Dekyazoo’, characterized by its large decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored quilled ray florets; strong and upright flowering stems; short response time; uniform flowering habit; and excellent postproduction longevity; plants maintain good substance for about three weeks in an interior environment.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Dekker Breeding B.V.Inventor: Cornelis W. Dekker
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Patent number: PP24261Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Deliestrella’, characterized by its upright and uniform plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong flowering stems; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; uniform flowering response; decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets that are spoon-shaped with deeply dentate apices; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Deliflor Royalties B.V.Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
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Patent number: PP24617Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIFZ0007’ particularly distinguished by the medium sized white decorative inflorescences, medium green foliage color, medium to large rounded plant habit and a natural season flowering response of mid to late September.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Mark A. Smith
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Patent number: PP24618Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmudove’ characterized by its large sized blooms with white ray florets and a cream center and prolific branching; natural season flowering date September 24 (week 39); blooming for a period of 5 weeks.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.Inventor: Wilhelmus Bernardus Blom
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Patent number: PP24983Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0047’ particularly distinguished by pure white decorative-type inflorescences, both quill and spoon-shaped ray floret forms can be found with the spoon-shaped more profound on warmer grown crops, strong and uniform plant habit, suitable for production with both disbudded or no bud removal.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Wendy R. Bergman
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Patent number: PP25227Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmustawhi’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with white ray florets and a cream center and prolific branching; natural season flowering date September 24 (week 39); blooming for a period of 5 weeks.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.Inventor: Wilhelmus Bernardus Blom
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Patent number: PP25368Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Alicante Surfer’, characterized by its uniform, upright, broadly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; early, uniform and freely flowering habit; relatively small decorative-type inflorescences with pure white-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Pieters Joseph & Luc B.V.B.A.Inventor: Luc Remi Johan Pieters
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Patent number: PP26320Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIFZ0023’ particularly distinguished by the medium sized pure white decorative inflorescences, medium sized plant habit with a rounded and mounded habit, and a natural season flowering response of early October.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Mark A. Smith
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Patent number: PP26998Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dendranthema plant named ‘Snowy Igloo’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded to almost spherical plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant form; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; white-colored ray florets; natural season flowering occurs about September 13 to 23 in Pennsylvania; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Aris Horticulture, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Smith, Cornelis P. Vandenberg
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Patent number: PP26999Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmubutter’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with white to cream ray florets and a cream center and prolific branching; natural season flowering date September 22; blooming for a period of about 4 to 5 weeks.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.Inventor: Henricus Cornelius Maria Jacobs
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Patent number: PP27795Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Aramis White’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and relatively large decorative-type inflorescences that are snow white in color.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.Inventor: Dirk Pieters
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Patent number: PP28378Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fidcsunwhi’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; relatively compact growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant form; uniform and freely flowering habit; medium-size decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; early to mid-season flowering habit; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Dümmer Group B.V.Inventor: Peter Wain
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Patent number: PP28606Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuskyfa White’ characterized by its small sized blooms with white ray floret and a cream center, and prolific branching; natural season flower date October 19 (week 43); blooming for a period of 5 weeks.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.Inventor: Henricus Cornelius Maria Jacobs
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Patent number: PP29107Abstract: A new garden type Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIFZ0037’ particularly distinguished by the medium to large sized white, decorative-type flowers, vigorous growth habit with a rounded, mounding plant habit, and with the natural flowering season in early September.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventor: Mark A. Smith
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Patent number: PP29242Abstract: A new and distinct chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmubonimp’ is disclosed, it is characterized by its medium sized, double type blooms with white color ray florets and response time of 7 weeks. The new plant is normally used for commercial cut flower production.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Van Zanten Breeding BVInventor: Henricus Cornelius Maria Jacobs
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Patent number: PP29782Abstract: A new garden type Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIFZ0042’ particularly distinguished by the small size white decorative flowers, large size plant with round sphere plant habit and a natural season response in mid-late October.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventor: Mark A. Smith
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Patent number: PP30456Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fichryevenwhi’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant form; uniform and freely flowering habit; medium-size decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; mid to late season flowering habit, grown under natural season conditions, plants begin flowering in late September to early October in the United Kingdom; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.Inventor: Peter Wain
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Patent number: PP30480Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fichrycoswhi’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; uniform flowering habit; large incurved decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; response time about 56 days under controlled photoperiodic treatments; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.Inventor: Peter Wain
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Patent number: PP30673Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘G19FON01WH’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; vigorous-growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are white in color.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: Paraty B.V.B.A.Inventor: Elien Sofie Pieters
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Patent number: PP30716Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFZON1’, characterized by its strong and upright flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; relatively short response time; pompon inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: Deliflor Royalties B.V.Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
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Patent number: PP31974Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFSCO1’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems with numerous inflorescences; relatively small decorative pompon-type inflorescences with bright green to white-colored ray florets; and excellent postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Deliflor Royalties B.V.Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
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Patent number: PP31975Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFBRI1’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; relatively rapid growth rate; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems with numerous inflorescences; and large decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Deliflor Royalties B.V.Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
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Patent number: PP32203Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFBAV1’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems typically grown as a disbud-type with one inflorescence per lateral branch; large decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; excellent postproduction longevity; and tolerance to low and high temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Deliflor Royalties B.V.Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
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Patent number: PP32676Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘G21SOU01WH’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; flexible stems; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; medium-sized decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are initially light pale yellow in color becoming white with development; and excellent garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: PARATY B.V.B.A.Inventor: Elien Sofie Pieters
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Patent number: PP32677Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘G20POS01WH’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; flexible stems; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; spider decorative-type inflorescences with quilled ray florets that are initially light pale yellow becoming white in color with development; and excellent garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: PARATY B.V.B.AInventor: Elien Sofie Pieters
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Patent number: PP32775Abstract: A new garden type Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIFZ0079’ particularly distinguished by its medium size plant with round sphere plant habit, a medium size decorative flower (1.75 inch), creamy white flower color with a yellow colored center and a natural season response late September.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Theodorus Cornelis Maria Van Kleinwee
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Patent number: PP33999Abstract: A new garden type Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIFZ0083’ particularly distinguished by its medium large size plant with mound plant habit, a small size decorative flower, white flower color with pinkish tips, under cool temperatures having a yellow center in young flowers, and a natural season response early October.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2021Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Mark A. Smith
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Patent number: PP34016Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFHAPU1’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems; decorative spider-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; resistance to Fusarium; relative tolerance to low production temperatures; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: DELIFLOR ROYALTIES B.V.Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
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Patent number: PP34504Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFEVID1’, characterized by its upright plant habit; uniform growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems; dense pompon-type inflorescences with numerous white-colored ray florets; relative tolerance to high and low production temperatures; resistance to Fusarium and White Rust; and good postproduction longevity.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: DELIFLOR ROYALTIES B.V.Inventor: Arie Gerard Post
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Patent number: PP34630Abstract: A new garden type Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIFZ0094’ particularly distinguished by its medium size plant with mound plant habit, medium to small sized decorative flowers with white flower color, and a natural season response early to mid-October.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Mark A. Smith
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Patent number: PP35439Abstract: A new garden type Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIFZ0103’ particularly distinguished by its large size plant with mound plant habit, a medium size decorative flower, a white flower color and a natural season response early October.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2023Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Mark A. Smith