US Plant Patent PP28769

TNECHKIO

Echinacea plant named ‘TNECHKIO’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends July 28, 2036.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on July 14, 2036. This patent earned 14 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP28769, the photograph of TNECHKIO printed in the patent. — Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP28769, reproduced as printed. Photographs in a plant patent are taken by the applicant. Reproduction of the patent document is permitted; the image is shown whole and uncropped for that reason.

The record

Patent number: PP28769
Filed: July 14, 2016
Granted: December 12, 2017
Expires: July 28, 2036
Assignee: TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
Inventor: KORLIPARA HARINI

Abstract

A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘TNECHKIO’ characterized by an amazing number of large inflorescences starting in the first season, very long bloom time with excellent rebloom, a very upright, very compact habit, bright orange ray florets surrounding dark cones, ray florets held horizontally, numerous, strong upright stems, and excellent vigor.

Show the legal claimThe single numbered claim as granted — the legal text that defines what this patent covers.

I claim: 1. A new and distinct Echinacea plant as herein illustrated and described.

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