Geranium Patents (Class PLT/324)
  • Publication number: 20130219577
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium cultivar named ‘DONN'S GOLDSTRIKE’ is disclosed, characterized by bright golden foliage. The new variety is a Pelargonium, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Lance Reiners
  • Publication number: 20130219576
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium cultivar named ‘CAROLINE'S CITRINE’ is disclosed, characterized by unique bright golden foliage with a green blotch in the center. The new variety is a Pelargonium, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventor: Lance Reiners
  • Publication number: 20090265823
    Abstract: A new cultivar of ERODIUM plant named ‘CLARET’ that is characterized by low compact spreading habit, saturated dark red flowers with prominent deep purple veins and a white eye, and soft gray-green pubescent foliage. In combination these traits set ‘CLARET’ apart from all other varieties of ERODIUM known to the inventor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventor: Luen Miller
  • Patent number: PP20149
    Abstract: A new and distinct somaclone of rose scented geranium Pelargonium graveolens christened ‘Parimal’ characterized by distinct morphology and improved oil yield determining parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    Inventors: Gauri Saxena, Suchitra Banerjee, Laiq ur Rahman, Gopal Rao Mallavarapu, Srikant Sharma, Suman Preet Singh Khanuja, Sushil Kumar
  • Patent number: PP20245
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘Amri Trared’, particularly distinguished by the dark red flower color, large flower size, novel lateral plant habit, zonal like branching and foliage, and good garden performance growing well in both sun and semi-shade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell Hanes
  • Patent number: PP20482
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘Cante Fir09,’ particularly distinguished by the bold fire-red flower color, semi-trailing habit of ivy types, heat tolerance of zonal types, foliage that has good resistance to edema, dense plant habit and excellent branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell Hanes
  • Patent number: PP20809
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘ABPP’ that is characterized by dense habit, dark-green divided foliage, and small deep-pink flowers on short stems held close to the foliage. In combination these traits set ‘ABBP’ apart from all other varieties of Geranium known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Inventor: Wim van Marrewijk
  • Patent number: PP21333
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Sylvia's Surprise’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely and continuous flowering habit; pink-colored flowers; long flowering period; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventor: Sylvia Morrow
  • Patent number: PP21334
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Lilac Ice’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; deeply dissected leaves; freely and continuous flowering habit; large single light purple-colored flowers with red purple-colored venation; long flowering period; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventors: Thomas Waterer, Michael Hugo Waterer
  • Patent number: PP21689
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Sophie’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Future Plants Licentie B.V.
    Inventor: Carl Marius Lowe
  • Patent number: PP21690
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Melody’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Future Plants Licentie B.V.
    Inventor: Carl Marius Lowe
  • Patent number: PP22121
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegrachepi’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; compact and vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; red purple and light purple bi-colored flowers; no cooling treatment required for flower initiation and development; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Kühne Jungpflauzen GbR Claus + Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl
  • Patent number: PP22122
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegramerl’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; compact and vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; red purple and red bi-colored flowers; no cooling treatment required for flower initiation and development; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Kühne Jungplanzen GbR Claus & Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl
  • Patent number: PP22123
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegrarosal’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; compact and vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; red and light red bi-colored flowers; no cooling treatment required for flower initiation and development; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Kühne Jungpflanzen GbR Claus + Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl
  • Patent number: PP22124
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegraroli’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; compact and moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; dark purple and red purple bi-colored flowers; no cooling treatment required for flower initiation and development; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Kühne Jungflanzen GbR Claus & Tonsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl
  • Patent number: PP22148
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegrapurpi’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; compact and vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; purple and light purple bi-colored flowers; no cooling treatment required for flower initiation and development; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Kühne Jungpflanzen GbR Claus & Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl
  • Patent number: PP22270
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Eureka Blue’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large violet blue-colored flowers with purple-colored venation and white-colored centers; long and continuous flowering period; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Brian Kabbes
  • 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
  • Patent number: PP22455
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Geranium, ‘Midnight Blues’, characterized by its dark purple foliage, its dark purple, its large leaves, sturdy leaves, and its vigorous growth habit compared to typical dark-foliaged Geranium cultivars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Sandrine Delabroye
  • Patent number: PP22456
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Geranium, ‘Midnight Clouds’, characterized by its large, sturdy, dark purple-green leaves, its white-light pink flowers held on sturdy red stems, its long blooming season, and its resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Inventor: Lucas Klinkhamer
  • Patent number: PP22610
    Abstract: ‘Violetty’ is a new variety of pelargonium having a trailing growth habit and numerous tri-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Walter Blom B.V.
    Inventor: Stephen Page
  • Patent number: PP22684
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Azure Rush’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; deeply dissected leaves; freely and continuous flowering habit; large single light violet-colored flowers with red purple-colored venation; long flowering period; good garden performance; and tolerance to mildew pathogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Jan Dirk Schuiver
  • Patent number: PP22876
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of interspecific Geranium plant named ‘Pactiopi’, characterized by its upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; and semi-double red purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • Patent number: PP22908
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Regal Geranium plant named ‘Camstra’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; red purple and light red purple bi-colored flowers; and ability to initiate and develop flowers without a cooling treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • Patent number: PP23078
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of interspecific hybrid Geranium plant named ‘Dueimvor’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; bright red-colored single-type flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • Patent number: PP23079
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegrapimer’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large dark red purple-colored flowers with lighter red purple-colored margins; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Kühne Jungpflanzen GbR Claus + Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl, Michael Wiedemann
  • Patent number: PP23080
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegrapihar’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large red purple and light red purple bi-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Kühne Jungflanzen GbR Claus & Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl, Michael Wiedemann
  • Patent number: PP23370
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Geranium, ‘Catherine Deneuve’, characterized by its very long bloom season, blooming from the end of May into September in the Netherlands, its star-shaped flowers that are deep magenta-pink in color, and its very vigorous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: Sandrine Delabroye
  • Patent number: PP23404
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0002’ particularly distinguished by the brilliant red-purple flowers, fairly large inflorescences, relatively long peduncles, medium green foliage without zonation, and moderately tall, rounded plant habit
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Mitchell E. Hanes
  • Patent number: PP23509
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PECZ0003’ particularly distinguished by the large inflorescences borne well above the foliage, bi-colored white to light pink flowers with large red-purple blotches, medium green foliage without zonation, with mounded, well-branched plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Mitchell E. Hanes
  • Patent number: PP23619
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Fipelsumcer’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading growth habit; rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and semi-double red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Fides B.V.
    Inventor: Eveline Barends
  • Patent number: PP23637
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegrapidue’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; pinching is not required; freely flowering habit; light purple and red purple bi-colored flowers; no requirement for cooling treatment for flower initiation and development; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Kühne Jungpflazen GbR Clauss & Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl, Michael Wiedemann
  • Patent number: PP23664
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegrapiso’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; pinching is not required; freely flowering habit; light red purple-colored flowers; no requirement for cooling treatment for flower initiation and development; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Kühne Jungpflazen GbR Claus & Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl, Michael Wiedemann
  • Patent number: PP23678
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegrapipink’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; pinching is not required; freely flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers with light red purple-colored margins; no requirement for cooling treatment for flower initiation and development; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Kühne Jungpflazen GbR Claus & Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl, Michael Wiedemann
  • Patent number: PP23679
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegrarow’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; pinching is not required; freely flowering habit; large light pink and red purple bi-colored flowers; no requirement for cooling treatment for flower initiation and development; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Kühne Jungpflanzen GbR Claus & Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl, Michael Wiedemann
  • Patent number: PP23805
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of interspecific Geranium plant named ‘Duecumbadero’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; large red purple-colored semi-double flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • Patent number: PP23806
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of interspecific Geranium plant named ‘Duesalsadar’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; large red-colored single flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • Patent number: PP23807
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of interspecific Geranium plant named ‘Duesalsapi’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; large light red purple-colored semi-double flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • Patent number: PP23808
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of interspecific Geranium plant named ‘Duecumbadar’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; large dark red-colored semi-double flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • Patent number: PP24027
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Geranium wallichianum, ‘Rise and Shine’, characterized by its large flowers that are tri-color with purple veins; pale purple centers become purple-violet in the middle regions and purple on the outer regions, and by its lack of seed production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Marco van Noort
  • Patent number: PP24131
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium cultivar named ‘DONN'S GOLDSTRIKE’ is disclosed, characterized by bright golden foliage. The new variety is a Pelargonium, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Lance Reiners
  • Patent number: PP24132
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium cultivar named ‘CAROLINE'S CITRINE’ is disclosed, characterized by unique bright golden foliage with a green blotch in the center. The new variety is a Pelargonium, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventor: Lance Reiners
  • Patent number: PP24347
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lemon-scented Geranium plant named ‘Pacperfu’, characterized by its upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; leaves that are strongly lemon-scented; early and freely flowering habit; and dark red purple and light purple-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • Patent number: PP24624
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Geranium, ‘Bremdream’, characterized by its long blooming season; blooming from early May to late September in the United Kingdom, its large flowers that are about 2.9 cm in diameter, and its flowers that are light pink with purple veining and change to medium pink with purple veining as they mature creating a multiple color effect when in bloom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: Alan Bremner
  • Patent number: PP24712
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0004’ particularly distinguished by the has large semi-double deep red inflorescences with a more blue hue, good garden performance growing well in sun and shade, lateral plant habit, excellent branching and a foliage that resembles in shape the foliage of Pelargonium×hortorum varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Mitchell Hanes
  • Patent number: PP24713
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegrapilav’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; short production time; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers with purple-colored central splotches on the upper petals; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kühne Jungpflanzen GbR Claus & Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl, Michael Weidemann
  • Patent number: PP24735
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0001’ particularly distinguished by the large mostly semi-double bright red-purple inflorescences, medium green foliage, good garden performance growing well in both sun and shade, with lateral plant habit, excellent branching and zonal like foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Mitchell Hanes
  • Patent number: PP24736
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0003’ particularly distinguished by the bright red-purple colored inflorescences held above the medium-green foliage, very heat and drought tolerant with continuous color through the most extreme summer heat, and exceptional edema tolerance on a well-branched plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Mitchell Hanes
  • Patent number: PP24920
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Kuegrarolav’, characterized by its relatively compact and mounding plant habit; short production time; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers with darker red purple-colored splotches on the upper petals; no cooling treatment required for flower initiation and development; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Kühne Jungpflanzen Gbr Claus + Torsten Kühne
    Inventors: Christa Hofmann, Klaus Olbricht, Katrin Meinl, Michael Wiedemann
  • Patent number: PP25175
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0006’ particularly distinguished by the large brilliant semi-double red-purple flowers with a faint large-size splash pattern, fairly large inflorescences, medium green foliage without zonation, superior branching, good vigor and is tolerant of heat and drought.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Mitchell E. Hanes