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Irvine, CA, United States of America

Hines Nurseries, Inc.

USPTO Granted Patents = 52

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 10

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25 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Barry Schlueter (12 out of 12 patents)

Akira Shibamichi (5 out of 7 patents)

Seiju Yamaguchi (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Noboru Sato (3 out of 8 patents)

5. Masato Yokoi (3 out of 4 patents)

6. Tamotsu Masuda (3 out of 3 patents)

7. Rose M Mossholder (3 out of 3 patents)

8. Thomas M Foley, Jr (2 out of 3 patents)

9. Joseph Gray (2 out of 2 patents)

10. Yuji Suzuki (1 out of 10 patents)

11. William C Barr (1 out of 8 patents)

12. Yoshimichi Hirose (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Noriaki Kogawa (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Barry R Yinger (1 out of 1 patent)

15. Takeomi Yamamoto (1 out of 2 patents)

Core Competencies:

Hibiscus

Hydrangea

Loropetalum

Plant Variety

Acer Palmatum

Camellia

Azalea Hybrid

Vinca Minor

Tilia Cordata

Disanthus

Euphorbia

Magnolia

52 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. PP17669 - Plant variety of Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum named 'Sato's Dwarf Red' (2007-05-01),

2. PP17577 - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant named 'ENLIGHTENMENT' (2007-04-10),

3. PP17523 - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant named 'BIG BIRD' (2007-03-27),

4. PP17470 - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant named 'ISLAND MAGIC' (2007-03-06),

5. PP17466 - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant named 'Hollywood' (2007-03-06),

6. PP17203 - Plant variety of Davidia involucrata named 'Purpleleaf' (2006-11-14),

7. PP17066 - Plant variety Davidia involucrata named 'Aya Nishiki' (2006-08-29),

8. PP16651 - Plant variety of Vinca minor named 'Giant Steps' (2006-06-13),

9. PP16433 - Tilia cordata plant named 'Shibamichi Gold' (2006-04-11),

10. PP15926 - Hibiscus rosa-sinensis plant named 'Smiley Face' (2005-08-23),

11. PP15910 - Acer palmatum plant named 'Fujinami Nishiki' (2005-08-09),

12. PP15765 - Skimmia japonica named 'Ranso En' (2005-05-17),

13. PP15625 - Loropetalum chinense variety rubrum named 'Melting Pot' (2005-03-08),

14. PP15624 - Hydrangea paniculata plant named 'Shikoku Flash' (2005-03-08),

15. PP15522 - Pachycentria formosana plant named 'Gifu Variegated' (2005-02-01),

Company Overview

Hines Nurseries, Inc. is a prominent player in the horticultural industry, specializing in the development and cultivation of a diverse range of plant varieties. Based in Irvine, California, the company focuses on innovative breeding techniques to enhance popular ornamental plants such as hibiscus, hydrangea, and loropetalum. Their expertise extends to various other species, including acer palmatum and azalea hybrids, positioning them as a key contributor to the landscape and gardening sectors. Hines Nurseries is committed to quality and sustainability in plant production.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

52 Patents

#67 in Irvine, CA

#1,589 in California

#6,769 in US

#13,571 in the World

Irvine, CA, United States of America

Hines Nurseries, Inc.

Forward Citations = 10

25 inventors:

Barry Schlueter (12 out of 12 patents)

Akira Shibamichi (5 out of 7 patents)

Seiju Yamaguchi (4 out of 5 patents)

4. Noboru Sato (3 out of 8 patents)

5. Masato Yokoi (3 out of 4 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Hines Nurseries, Inc.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/hines-nurseries

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