Viola Patents (Class PLT/323)
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Publication number: 20170094875Abstract: ‘HB2’ is a distinctive variety of Hardenbergia violacea which is characterized by a dense and compact shrub habit, a short plant height and small, ovate foliage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
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Publication number: 20160212906Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Amy’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large violet colored flowers with dark ray markings and striking bright orange eyes, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Amy’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Robert Chapman
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Publication number: 20160212908Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Bonny’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large single bicolored blooms consisting of two lavender-colored upper petals and two bright yellow lateral petals and one bright yellow lower petal, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Bonny’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Robert Chapman
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Publication number: 20160212907Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunny Jim’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large pure yellow flowers with absence of veining, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Sunny Jim’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Robert Chapman
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Publication number: 20160212905Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sweetheart’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large single blooms which are predominantly cream-yellow in color, fringed with lavender-blue margins, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Sweetheart’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Robert Chapman
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Publication number: 20160057916Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Lemon Frost’, characterized by its bright yellow and cream colored flowers with medium violet-blue margins, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Troy Thorup
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Publication number: 20160057915Abstract: A new variety of Viola plant named ‘SMEV5’ that is distinguishable by compact dome-shaped habit, fragrant violet colored flowers consisting of dark violet upper petals and violet lateral and lower petals which exhibit prominent dark violet veins, flowers having a small bright yellow eye, hardy in USDA Zone 5, and blooms from early spring through fall, is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2014Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventor: Steve Eggleton
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Patent number: PP16377Abstract: Disclosed herein is new Viola cornuta plant named ‘Sunvioho’, which is a vegetative propagated variety that was developed by specific hybridization between ‘9V-39a’ and ‘Alpine Sun’. ‘Sunvioho’ has a spreading habit with very long stem. The plant height is low and the branching is abundant. Flowers are vertically oblong and very small. The color of flower is pale yellow green with vivid yellow eye. The plant has a high resistance to rain, cold, pests and diseases.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura, Yukihiro Ikeda
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Patent number: PP16557Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviobuho’, which is a vegetatively propagated variety. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. It displays dense green foliage, and single, small-sized flowers on long peduncles that are violet-blue and white in coloration. The plant exhibits good resistance to cold, diseases and pests.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP16713Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviolamari’. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. It displays dense green foliage, single medium-sized violet-blue flowers having some graduation of color intensity on the long peduncles. The flowers have a faint and sweet scent. The plant exhibits good resistance to rain, cold, disease and pests.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP16745Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Viola cornuta, named ‘Sunviolalemo’. This new variety has a spreading growth habit with long prostrate stems. This Viola plant has many branches, and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The plant displays dense green foliage, forms single medium-sized yellow flowers with some gradation of color intensity and some purple striping that are borne on the long peduncles. The flower has faint and sweet scent. The plant exhibits good resistance to rain, cold, disease and pests.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventors: Kiyoshi Miyazaki, Naoto Takamura, Yukihiro Ikeda
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Patent number: PP17676Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviobu’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; single violet-colored flowers with long peduncles; long flowering period; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP17677Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviolaho’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; single white-colored flowers with long peduncles; long flowering period; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2005Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP18253Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘LORD PRIMROSE’ characterized by dense trailing habit, dome shape, green leaves and fragrant flowers that are violet and mid-yellow in color. In combination these traits set ‘LORD PRIMROSE’ apart from all other existing varieties of Voila known to the inventor.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Inventor: Steven Eggleton
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Patent number: PP19237Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunvioda’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and yellow orange-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP19882Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola named ‘SMEV1’ that is distinguishable by compact habit, green glossy foliage, and large fragrant, blue and cream-white flowers. In combination these traits set ‘SMEV1’ apart from all other existing varieties of Viola known to the inventor.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Inventor: Steven Eggleton
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Patent number: PP19996Abstract: A new and distinct Viola plant characterized by large heart shaped leaves with a large center purple brown blotch and deep green edges, and excellent vigor.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2008Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.Inventor: Harini Korlipara
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Patent number: PP20132Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviolemo’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and pale yellow-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP20135Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviotama’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and white and yellow-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP20259Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopapu’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and dark violet-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP20264Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviolabu’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and light violet-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP20285Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopapuho’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and purple and white bi-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP20438Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviofuji’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and light and dark lavender-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2008Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP20722Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Flovelpurbi’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large purple and white-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Floranova Ltd.Inventor: Nick Belfield-Smith
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Patent number: PP20737Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Flovellempl’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large violet and yellow-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Floranova, Ltd.Inventor: Nick Belfield-Smith
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Patent number: PP20738Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Flovelbl’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large pale violet-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Floranova Ltd.Inventor: Nick Belfield-Smith
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Patent number: PP20740Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Flovellavyel’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large pale violet and yellow-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Floranova Ltd.Inventor: Nick Belfield-Smith
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Patent number: PP20762Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Flovelwh’, characterized by its mounding and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large white-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Floranova Ltd.Inventor: Nick Belfield-Smith
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Patent number: PP21084Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Balvijac’, characterized by its lavender and yellow with a black blotch-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, trailing growth habit.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Ball Horticultural CompanyInventor: Troy Thorup
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Patent number: PP21332Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopoki’, characterized by its trailing and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and blue and yellow bi-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2009Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP21647Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviocoba’, characterized by its semi-upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and dark violet-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP22120Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunviopinho’, characterized by its semi-upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and purple violet and white bi-colored flowers.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Suntory Flowers LimitedInventor: Naoto Takamura
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Patent number: PP22984Abstract: A new and distinct Viola×wittrockiana cultivar named ‘KERVIOMERI’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique combination of a large, round “pansy” type flower, found on a trailing plant. Flower color is a deep Violet-Blue color. Plants have a compact, trailing plant habit. The new variety is a Viola×wittrockiana, suitable for outdoor landscape and container use.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventors: David Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley
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Patent number: PP22994Abstract: A new and distinct Viola×wittrockiana cultivar named ‘KERVIOPRISE’ is disclosed, characterized, by a unique combination of a large, round “pansy” type flower, found on a trailing plant. Flower color is white, flushed with violet color. Plants have a compact, trailing plant habit. The new variety is a Viola×wittrockiana, suitable for outdoor landscape and container use.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventors: David Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley
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Patent number: PP22995Abstract: A new and distinct Viola×wittrockiana cultivar named ‘KERVIODEEP’ is disclosed, characterized, by a unique combination of a large, round “pansy” type flower, found on a trailing plant. Flower color is a deep red. Plants have a compact, trailing plant habit. The new variety is a Viola×wittrockiana, suitable for outdoor landscape and container use.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventors: David Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley
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Patent number: PP22996Abstract: A new and distinct Viola×wittrockiana cultivar named ‘KERVIOCHEEKY’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique combination of a large, round “pansy” type flower, found on a trailing plant. Flower color is a bright Yellow with a Brown to Greyed-Purple blotch, flowers have a wavy petal margin. Plants have a compact, trailing plant habit. The new variety is a Viola×wittrockiana, suitable for outdoor landscape and container use.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Inventors: David Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley
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Patent number: PP23033Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola named ‘SMEV2’ that is distinguishable by compact dome-shaped habit, green glossy foliage, and large soft yellow flowers. In combination these traits set ‘SMEV2’ apart from all other existing varieties of Viola known to the inventor.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Inventor: Steve Eggleton
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Patent number: PP23369Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Blackout’, characterized by its deep black colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, low growth vigor, and outwardly-spreading, mounded growth habit, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Inventor: Lammert Koning
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Patent number: PP24428Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Violet’, characterized by its dark violet and white-colored flowers having a central yellow splotch, medium green-colored foliage, and moderate to vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Ball Horticultural CompanyInventor: Troy Thorup
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Patent number: PP24541Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Sky Blue’, characterized by its white and violet-blue colored flowers having a central yellow splotch, medium green-colored foliage, and moderate to vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Ball Horticultural CompanyInventor: Troy Thorup
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Patent number: PP24542Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Lilac’, characterized by its white-colored flowers with lilac margins and a yellow eye, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Ball Horticultural CompanyInventor: Troy Thorup
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Patent number: PP24591Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘SMEV4’ that is distinguishable by compact dome-shaped habit, fragrant tri-colored flowers consisting of dark violet upper petals, mid-violet lateral petals and a golden yellow lower petal. The lateral and lower petals exhibit prominent dark violet veins. ‘SMEV4’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: Steve Eggleton
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Patent number: PP24592Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘SMEV3’ that is distinguishable by compact dome-shaped habit, fragrant bi-colored flowers consisting of mauve-pink upper petals and yellow lateral and lower petals which exhibit prominent dark violet veins. ‘SMEV3’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: Steve Eggleton
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Patent number: PP26383Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Lemon Frost’, characterized by its bright yellow and cream colored flowers with medium violet-blue margins, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Ball Horticultural CompanyInventor: Troy Thorup
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Patent number: PP26855Abstract: A new variety of Viola plant named ‘SMEV5’ that is distinguishable by compact dome-shaped habit, fragrant violet colored flowers consisting of dark violet upper petals and violet lateral and lower petals which exhibit prominent dark violet veins, flowers having a small bright yellow eye, hardy in USDA Zone 5, and blooms from early spring through fall, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Inventor: Steve Eggleton
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Patent number: PP28352Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Bonny’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large single bicolored blooms consisting of two lavender-colored upper petals and two bright yellow lateral petals and one bright yellow lower petal, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Bonny’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventor: Robert Chapman
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Patent number: PP28353Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sweetheart’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large single blooms which are predominantly cream-yellow in color, fringed with lavender-blue margins, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Sweetheart’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventor: Robert Chapman
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Patent number: PP28422Abstract: A new cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Sunny Jim’ that is distinguishable by compact basally branching habit, medium to large pure yellow flowers with absence of veining, and flowers which are heavily pleasantly fragrant. ‘Sunny Jim’ is hardy in USDA Zone 5 and blooms from early spring through fall.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Inventor: Robert Chapman
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Patent number: PP28682Abstract: ‘HB2’ is a distinctive variety of Hardenbergia violacea which is characterized by a dense and compact shrub habit, a short plant height and small, ovate foliage.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
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Patent number: PP30900Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Golden Yellow’, characterized by its bright yellow-colored flowers tinted with yellow-orange, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Ball Horticultral CompanyInventor: Troy Thorup