Fern Patents (Class PLT/379)
  • Athyrium plant named 'Crested Surf'
    Publication number: 20210161055
    Abstract: A new and unique crested Japanese fern Athyrium plant named ‘Crested Surf’ characterized by stiff upright habit and compound foliage with alternate deep-green bipinnately with light-green color near the center and wine-colored petioles and midribs. Pinnae and pinnules have compound crested apices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hans A. Hansen
  • Asplenium Plant Named 'Campio'
    Publication number: 20190289764
    Abstract: A new and distinct Asplenium nidus cultivar named ‘Campio’ which is characterized by an upright growth habit, dark green foliage, broad leaves and irregularly incised margins with little undulation, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Vitro Plus, B.V.
    Inventor: Henk van Duijnhoven
  • Asplenium plant named VITASPHUR
    Publication number: 20170215315
    Abstract: A new and distinct Asplenium antiquum cultivar named ‘VITASPHUR’ which is characterized by strongly carinate leaves, moderately undulate leaf margins, a unique growth habit with leaves that twist and curl in a clockwise orientation, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Applicant: Vitro Plus, B.V.
    Inventor: Henk van Duijnhoven
  • Microsorum plant namee 'Crested'
    Publication number: 20140026275
    Abstract: A new and distinct Microsorum diversifolium cultivar named ‘Crested’ is disclosed, characterized by glossy, dark green crenated leaves, dark stipes and abushy growth form. The new variety is a Microsorum diversifolium, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Jacob Bijl
  • Nephrolepis plant named 'Green Moment'
    Publication number: 20140026276
    Abstract: A new and distinct Nephrolepis exaltata cultivar named ‘Green Moment’ is disclosed, characterized moderate to rapid growth, green leaves unique leaf abscission characteristics. The new variety is a Nephrolepis exaltata, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Petrus de Boer
  • Nephrolepis plant named 'Green Delight'
    Publication number: 20140026277
    Abstract: A new and distinct Nephrolepis exaltata cultivar named ‘Green Delight’ is disclosed, characterized by hard, green leaves with reduced leaf abscission, slow, upright growth form. The new variety is a Nephrolepis exaltata, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Petrus de Boer
  • Athyrium plant named ‘Pewter Lace’
    Patent number: PP15721
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Athyrium niponicum var. pictum plant characterized by the pewter tone to the leaves, silver over grey green, with a pink rachis. This coloring persists from new growth to mature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Heims
  • Nephrolepis plant named ‘Nr. 20’
    Patent number: PP15958
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nephrolepis plant named ‘Nr. 20’, characterized by its mostly upright and somewhat outwardly arching plant habit; strong, erect and visible rachis; and uniquely-shaped undulate pinnae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Braam Young Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Otto Jan Robert Van Andel
  • Nephrolepis plant named ‘VP004’
    Patent number: PP16271
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Nephrolepis plant named ‘VP004’ that is characterized by light green, narrow, short leaves and a compact habit. In combination, these traits set ‘VP004’ apart from other known existing varieties of Nephrolepis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventor: Nardo Zaias
  • Nephrolepis plant named ‘Sunjest’
    Patent number: PP16531
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nephrolepis plant named ‘Sunjest’, characterized by its mostly upright and somewhat outwardly arching plant habit; uniform and symmetrical in form; compact and dense growth habit; fronds that are somewhat curled with flexible rachis; and dark green-colored pinnae that are incised and spaced closely together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Sunlet Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: John Kister
  • Athyrium niponicum var pictum plant named ‘Silver Falls’
    Patent number: PP12803
    Abstract: A new and distint hybrid of Athyrium niponicum var. pictum plant characterized by exceptional silvering of the fronds and the presence of this silvering for an extended period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2002
    Inventor: Diana Ballantyne
  • Microsorium plant named ‘VP005’
    Patent number: PP17420
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Microsorium plant named ‘VP005’ that is characterized by dark green curly fronds and a compact habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Magaly Zaias-Fast
  • Fern plant named ‘Crocodyllus’
    Patent number: PP13653
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fern plant named ‘Crocodyllus’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; numerous fronds; and dense and bushy appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: Anthony John Osborne
  • Fern plant named ‘NEVADA’
    Patent number: PP14190
    Abstract: A new and distinct Fern plant named ‘NEVADA’ characterized by having dark leaves, long leaves, fast growth speed and compact plant shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: Vitro Plus CV
    Inventor: Jacob Johannes Bijl
  • Fern plant named ‘VP001’
    Patent number: PP14214
    Abstract: A new and distinct fern plant named ‘VP001’ characterized by having densely crowded compact shape; brown downy scales at the base; green leaves; sterile and button shaped leaflets; erect and occasionally forked stalks; good tolerancy against heat; and low humidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Vitro Plus CV
    Inventor: Jacob Johannes Bijl
  • Nephrolepis plant named ‘Nr.21’
    Patent number: PP14995
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nephrolepis plant named ‘Nr. 21’, characterized by its mostly upright and somewhat outwardly arching plant habit; strong, erect and visible rachis; and long straight fronds with numerous undulate pinnae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Braam Young Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Otto Jan Robert Van Andel
  • Athyrium niponicum var. pictum plant named ‘Burgundy Lace’
    Patent number: PP15072
    Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Athyrium niponicum var. pictum plant characterized by exceptional burgundy, pink, and silver colors of the fronds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2004
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel M. Heims
  • Nephrolepis Fern plant named ‘Tiger Fern’
    Patent number: PP15315
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nephrolepis Fern plant named ‘Tiger Fern’, characterized by its upright and outwardly arching plant habit; vigorous growth habit; durable rachis; green and yellow green variegated pinnae; and closely-spaced pinnae; densely foliated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Exotic Foliage Nursery, Inc
    Inventor: Chandra Gunawan Hendarto
  • Athyrium plant named ‘Ocean's Fury’
    Patent number: PP20126
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Athyrium characterized in having a strongly upright habit, and leaves of a pewter tone, silver over grey green, with crested tips, and a reddish rachis. This coloring persists from new growth to mature leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Inventor: Thurman Maness
  • plant named ‘Crispy Wave’
    Patent number: PP20949
    Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Asplenium plant named ‘CRISPY WAVE’, characterized by its lanceolate-shaped fronds, which are extremely stiff and curvy; fronds color ranges from RHS 146A to RHS 147C; and plants are dense and bushy in plant form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Inventor: Yuki Sugimoto
  • plant named ‘Ariane’
    Patent number: PP21218
    Abstract: A new and distinct Nephrolepis cultivar named ‘Ariane’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive dark green foliage, hard, persistent foliage with thick main veins, strong leaf stems, resistant to breakage, and an overall strong plant habit, making for a sturdy plant for shipping and indoor ornamental usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Jacob Bijl
  • Fern plant named `Laua'e Iki`
    Patent number: PP11230
    Abstract: A Laua'e plant which is a true dwarf cultivar, wherein the various dimensions of the plant parts are proportionally smaller, but of substantially the same color and orientation as a standard Laua'e plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Inventor: Robert T Martin
  • plant named ‘Floriane’
    Patent number: PP23829
    Abstract: A new and distinct Nephrolepis cultivar named ‘Floriane’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive relaxed, nearly weeping plant habit, broad, nearly weeping foliage and overall broad plant habit. The near variety is a Nephrolepis, typically used for indoor ornamental purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Vitro Plus B.V.
    Inventor: Jacob Bijl
  • plant named ‘Green Delight’
    Patent number: PP25058
    Abstract: A new and distinct Nephrolepis exaltata cultivar named ‘Green Delight’ is disclosed, characterized by hard, green foliage with reduced frond abscission, slow, upright growth form. The new variety is a Nephrolepis exaltata, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Gebr. de Boer VOF
    Inventor: Petrus de Boer
  • plant named ‘Green Moment’
    Patent number: PP25311
    Abstract: A new and distinct Nephrolepis exaltata cultivar named ‘Green Moment’ is disclosed, characterized by moderate to rapid growth medium, green foliage and unique frond abscission characteristics. The new variety is a Nephrolepis exaltata, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Petrus de Boer
  • plant named ‘BRAVIT2621’
    Patent number: PP25964
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nephrolepis plant named ‘BRAVIT2621’ characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; dark green-colored pinnae; relative drought tolerance; and good interiorscape performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Braam Vitro B.V.
    Inventor: Wim Braam
  • plant named ‘BRAVIT2626’
    Patent number: PP25965
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nephrolepis plant named ‘BRAVIT2626’ characterized by its upright to outwardly arching plant habit; dark green-colored pinnae; and good postproduction performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Braam Vitro B.V.
    Inventor: Wim Braam
  • plant named ‘VITASPHUR’
    Patent number: PP28746
    Abstract: A new and distinct Asplenium antiquum cultivar named ‘VITASPHUR’ which is characterized by strongly carinate leaves, moderately undulate leaf margins, a unique growth habit with leaves that twist and curl in a clockwise orientation, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Vitro Plus, B.V.
    Inventor: Henk van Duijnhoven
  • hybrid plant named ‘Nicolas Diamond’
    Patent number: PP30873
    Abstract: A new and distinct x Phlebosia cultivar named ‘Nicolas Diamond’ which is characterized by a fast rate of growth, improved cold hardiness and drought tolerance, with dark green pinnatifid leaves which are curled downward toward the apex, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Vitro Plus, B.V.
    Inventor: James Georgusis
  • plant named ‘Campio’
    Patent number: PP30949
    Abstract: A new and distinct Asplenium nidus cultivar named ‘Campio’ which is characterized by an upright growth habit, dark green foliage, broad leaves and irregularly incised margins with little undulation, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Vitro Plus, B.V.
    Inventor: Henk van Duijnhoven
  • plant named ‘RAADPHLE01’
    Patent number: PP32332
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phlebodium plant named ‘RAADPHLE01’ which is characterized by an upright to arching growth habit, an abundance of light yellow-green juvenile fronds and dark green mature fronds, lobed fronds with crenulate margins that are strongly undulate, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Raadschelders Varens B. V.
    Inventor: Kelly Raadschelders
  • plant named ‘Hollasic’
    Patent number: PP32735
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Dryopteris wallichiana plant named ‘Hollasic’ that is characterized by its fronds that are bronze and golden orange in color when young, its fronds that change in summer to bright golden yellow and finally green in summer and into fall, and its an upright mounded plant habit from a rosette of erect rhizomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: COUNTRY GARDEN PLANT SALES LTD
    Inventors: Robert Anthony Hollister, Gillian Hollister
  • plant named ‘Crested Surf’
    Patent number: PP33057
    Abstract: A new and unique crested Japanese fern Athyrium plant named ‘Crested Surf’ characterized by stiff upright habit and compound foliage with alternate deep-green bipinnately with light-green color near the center and wine-colored petioles and midribs. Pinnae and pinnules have compound crested apices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Walters Gardens, Inc
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen
  • plant named ‘YUASPGIO’
    Patent number: PP34453
    Abstract: A new and distinct Asplenium antiquum cultivar named ‘YUASPGIO’ which is characterized by a relatively fast rate of growth, improved cold hardiness and heat tolerance, an abundance of broad, dark green leaves with deeply incised and moderately undulating margins, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Guangzhou Jinxiu Horticulture Development Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Xianyu Yunquan, Huang Ziwen
  • plant named ‘JA1966’
    Patent number: PP35212
    Abstract: A new and distinct fern variety, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘JA1966’, is disclosed. The new variety is a distinct sterile hybrid mutation of the ‘Ghost’ variety characterized by exceptional grey-green colored, vertical new fronds that change color to black with arching fronds as the leaf ages. The new variety displays a stark contrast of its immature grey-green colored fronds with its mature black colored fronds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Casa Flora, Inc.
    Inventors: Naud Burnett, Jose Aguirre