Pink Patents (Class PLT/328)
  • PELARGONIUM PLANT NAMED 'PACPILACE'
    Publication number: 20230085618
    Abstract: A new and distinct Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacpilace’, characterized by its upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; medium green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; and light purplish red-colored semi-double flowers with purplish red-colored margins that are held above the foliar plane on strong peduncles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: ELSNER pac JUNGPFLANZEN GbR
    Inventor: MARTIN GEIBEL
  • Pelargonium Plant Named 'KLEPZ17487'
    Publication number: 20180343780
    Abstract: A new pelargonium plant particularly distinguished by light pink flowers with pink eyes, an upright habit, and good branching, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • Pelargonium plant named 'PEQZ0012'
    Publication number: 20170359937
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0012’ particularly distinguished by the bright red colored and round inflorescences that fades with a slight pink hue held above the medium-green foliage, very heat and drought tolerant with continuous color through the most extreme summer heat, and on a well-branched plant habit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Ronald Christiaan Snijder
  • Pelargonium plant named 'KLEIZ14364'
    Publication number: 20170006756
    Abstract: A new pelargonium plant particularly distinguished by having semi-double pink flowers with purple eyes, strong branching, and a compact habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • Geranium plant named 'Boo'
    Publication number: 20160295774
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Boo’ that is characterized by large mauve-pink flowers with dark purple veins and whitish centers, a long flowering season and vigorous growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Merz
  • GERANIUM PLANT NAMED 'MISS HEIDI'
    Publication number: 20160106018
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Miss Heidi’, characterized by its medium pink-colored flowers having dark purple venation, dark green-colored foliage heavily marked with maroon-burgundy, and moderately vigorous, broadly mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventor: Sabine Kratzenberg
  • Pelargonium plant named 'KLEIZ13365'
    Publication number: 20150143598
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant particularly distinguished by having light pink flowers, medium growth habit with medium green colored leaves, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • PELARGONIUM PLANT NAMED 'KLEPZ10234'
    Publication number: 20120246782
    Abstract: A new variety of Pelargonium named ‘KLEPZ10234’, particularly characterized by shiny pink-colored flowers with white centers, good medium growth, dark foliage, and strong zonated leaves, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: KLEMM+SOHN GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • Pelargonium plant named ‘Fisropink ’
    Patent number: PP18722
    Abstract: A new cultivar of pelargonium particularly characterized by having cup-shaped, brilliant-pink, semi-double flowers with white eyes, floriferous with large inflorescences on long peduncles, medium-green and large foliage with distinct zonation, a tall plant habit with vigorous growth, a rounded and moderately tight plant habit and a continuous and mid-season flowering response, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Florfis AG
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Geranium plant named ‘Ballurlitpi’
    Patent number: PP18829
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Ballurlitpi’, characterized by its semi-double type light and dark pink bi-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • pelargonium plant named ‘Fistarol’
    Patent number: PP19075
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Pelargonium particularly characterized by having light red to coral, semi-double flowers with medium-sized inflorescences, dark-green foliage with medium-sized leaves and strong zonation, a vigorous growth habit, a relatively tall, rounded, bushy and tight plant habit and an early to mid-season flowering response, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Inventor: Angelika Utecht
  • Geranium plant named ‘Gentrela’
    Patent number: PP19133
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Gentrela’ that is characterized by semi-double light red-purple flowers, medium green foliage, an early flower response and a medium growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: Willi Endisch GbR
    Inventor: Gerd Endisch
  • Geranium plant named ‘Sil Linus’
    Patent number: PP19156
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Sil Linus’, characterized by in semi-double type, very light pink-colored flowers with medium purple red-colored spots, dark green-colored foliage, and low to moderately vigorous, upright, compact, and bushy growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Silze GmbH & Company KG
    Inventor: Ilse Fischer-Tohl
  • Geranium plant named ‘Duevipifiz’
    Patent number: PP19190
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duevipifiz’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; large semi-double dark pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Capitol green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • Geranium plant named ‘Fiwopi’
    Patent number: PP19203
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Fiwopi’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; maple leaf-shaped dark green-colored leaves with a zonation pattern; freely flowering habit; star-shaped bright pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungflanzen
    Inventor: Andrea Michalik
  • Geranium plant named ‘Kleps06126’
    Patent number: PP19486
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘KLEPS06126’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dark-green colored leaves; freely flowering habit; semi-double dark pink-colored flowers with purple-colored central spots; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Klemm +Sohn + Co. KG
    Inventor: Nils Klemm
  • Geranium plant named ‘Sweberry’
    Patent number: PP19491
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Sweberry’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; semi-double red purple-colored flowers with a red-colored blotch; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen
    Inventor: Andrea Michalik
  • Geranium plant named ‘Dueline’
    Patent number: PP19659
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Dueline’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; semi-double dark pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Capitol Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • Geranium Plant Named ‘Oglger11081’
    Patent number: PP20099
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Oglger11081’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely and early flowering habit; bright pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Ecke Geraniums LLC
    Inventor: David Lemon
  • plant named ‘Clip Romegs’
    Patent number: PP20310
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘Clip Romegs,’ particularly distinguished by the large, light pink colored flowers with a bold red-purple blotch, dark foliage, medium vigor, and good branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Goldsmith Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Mitchell Hanes
  • plant named ‘Swewhi’
    Patent number: PP20405
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Swewhi’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; semi-double pale pink and red purple bi-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen
    Inventor: Andrea Michalik
  • plant named ‘Pacsalpri’
    Patent number: PP20663
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacsalpri’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves with a distinct zonation pattern; freely flowering habit; and double pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen
    Inventor: Andrea Michalik
  • plant named ‘Pacsalkom’
    Patent number: PP20673
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacsalkom’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and double light pink-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen
    Inventor: Andrea Michalik
  • plant named ‘Dueviapblos’
    Patent number: PP21038
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Dueviapblos’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; semi-double light pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Capital Green Investments Ltd.
    Inventor: Tobias Dümmen
  • plant named ‘Oglger9247’
    Patent number: PP21207
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Oglger9247’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Ecke Geraniums, LLC
    Inventor: David G. Lemon
  • plant named ‘Oglger3147’
    Patent number: PP21258
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Oglger3147’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; bright cherry rose-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Ecke Geraniums, LLC
    Inventor: David G. Lemon
  • Geranium plant named ‘Pacros’
    Patent number: PP22037
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacros’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; semi-double dark pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflangen GbR
    Inventor: Andrea Michalik
  • plant named ‘Zopflair’
    Patent number: PP22125
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘Zopflair’ particularly distinguished by the relatively large, double red-purple flowers, umbels held well above the foliage, having early to mid season flowering with medium green foliage with distinct zonation, and initially semi-upright, then semi-trailing well-branched plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Theodorus Cornelis Maria van Kleinwee
  • 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
  • Geranium plant named ‘Pacpeki’
    Patent number: PP22878
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacpeki’, characterized by its upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; vigorous growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; and large semi-double light red-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • Geranium plant named ‘Pacsalque’
    Patent number: PP22879
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacsalque’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; low vigor to moderately vigorous growth habit; leaves with a distinct zonation pattern; early and freely flowering habit; and semi-double light red-colored flowers with white-colored margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Elsner PAC Jungpflanzen
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • plant named ‘KLEPZ10234’
    Patent number: PP23115
    Abstract: A new variety of Pelargonium named ‘KLEPZ10234’, particularly characterized by shiny pink-colored flowers with white centers, good medium growth, dark foliage, and strong zonated leaves, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • plant named ‘Pacsita’
    Patent number: PP25326
    Abstract: A new and distinct Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacsita’, characterized by its upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves with a distinct zonation pattern; early and freely flowering habit; and bright pink-colored semi-double flowers held above the foliar plane on strong peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • plant named ‘Duevipipas’
    Patent number: PP25482
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duevipipas’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; large pink-colored semi-double flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Dummen
  • plant named ‘Duevibafa’
    Patent number: PP25483
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duevibafa’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; large soft pink-colored semi-double flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Dummen
  • plant named ‘Duevinsky’
    Patent number: PP25799
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duevinsky’, characterized by its upright plant habit; 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: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Dummen
  • plant named ‘Pacmopi’
    Patent number: PP27724
    Abstract: A new and distinct Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacmopi’, characterized by its upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves with a faint zonation pattern; early and freely flowering habit; and bright pink and white-colored semi-double flowers held above the foliar plane on strong peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • plant named ‘Duebezpinimp’
    Patent number: PP27852
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Duebezpinimp’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored and zoned leaves; freely flowering habit; large semi-double dark pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Tobias Dummen
  • plant named ‘PEQZ0033’
    Patent number: PP29484
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0033’ particularly distinguished by the light to mid green foliage with soft salmon colored inflorescences, 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 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Mitchell E. Hanes
  • plant named ‘KLEPZ17487’
    Patent number: PP30459
    Abstract: A new pelargonium plant particularly distinguished by light pink flowers with pink eyes, an upright habit, and good branching, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • plant named ‘KLEPZ18546’
    Patent number: PP31811
    Abstract: A new pelargonium plant particularly distinguished by neon-pink flowers with white centers, and bushy and round plant habit with medium vigor, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • plant named ‘KLEPP20294’
    Patent number: PP32729
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant particularly distinguished by light blush pink flowers with red-purple centers, a bushy habit, and a trailing growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Martin Glawe, Nina Neu
  • plant named ‘PEQZ0058’
    Patent number: PP33121
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0058’ particularly distinguished by has dark pink colored inflorescences with semi-double florets, held above dark green foliage, on a vigorous mounding plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Ronald Christiaan Snijder
  • plant named ‘PECZ0023’
    Patent number: PP33122
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PECZ0023’ particularly distinguished by dark red-purple colored inflorescences with large semi-double florets in large umbels, held above dark green foliage, on a vigorous upright plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Ronald Christiaan Snijder
  • plant named ‘Dopelbezsal’
    Patent number: PP33728
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pelargonium plant named ‘Dopelbezsal’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; large salmon pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance and high temperature tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.
    Inventor: Eveline Barends
  • plant named ‘PEQZ0085’
    Patent number: PP33864
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0085’ particularly distinguished by the deep coral pink petals with a darker spot. The plant is very heat and drought tolerant with green leave, continuous color through the most extreme summer heat and is freely flowering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Mitchell E. Hanes
  • plant named ‘Pacchopinim’
    Patent number: PP34387
    Abstract: A new and distinct Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacchopinim’, characterized by its upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; medium green-colored leaves with a predominant dark brown-colored zonal pattern; early and freely flowering habit; and purplish pink-colored semi-double flowers that are held above the foliar plane on strong peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: ELSNER pac JUNGPFLANZEN GbR
    Inventor: Martin Geibel
  • plant named ‘PEQZ0094’
    Patent number: PP34959
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0094’ particularly distinguished by pink colored inflorescences with semi-double florets, held above dark green foliage, on a vigorous upright, mounding plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Ronald Christiaan Snijder
  • plant named ‘PEQZ0097’
    Patent number: PP35101
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0097’ particularly distinguished by light pink inflorescences that darken with age to dark rose, with single florets, held above dark green foliage, on a spreading-trailing plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Mitchell E. Hanes
  • plant named ‘PEQZ0101’
    Patent number: PP35320
    Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0101’ particularly distinguished by brilliant dark rose colored inflorescences, held above medium green foliage, on a vigorous semi-spreading plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Mitchell E. Hanes