Patents Assigned to Ball Horticultural Company
  • SEED CLASSIFICATION USING SPECTRAL ANALYSIS TO DETERMINE EXISTENCE OF A SEED STRUCTURE
    Publication number: 20140050365
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method and system that models a seed structure and uses a spectral analysis to identify which morphological seed structures are existent in the seed/seedling. Additionally, this disclosure relates to a method and system that applies multi-spectral analysis using predetermined models of a seed/seedling to identify which morphological structures are existent in the seed/seedling. The information about the existence or non-existence of structures of the seed/seedling is used to classify the seed as having a specific characteristic, for later commercial use or sale. The seed market determines which specific characteristic the method will use to classify the seed/seedling. The individual seed classification may help determine associated seed lot germination values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Scott Conrad, Paul L. Falkenstein, Michael David Coleman, Xiaolei Hu
  • Method for grouping a plurality of growth-induced seeds for commercial use or sale based on testing of each individual seed
    Patent number: 8613158
    Abstract: A method and system for producing a group of growth-induced seeds for commercial use or sale, the method including monitoring a physiological indication and/or morphometric indication for a seed, automatically determining if the monitored seed has a specific characteristic, separating the monitored seed having the specific characteristic into a group of seeds for commercial use or sale so that each and every seed in the group has been monitored and determined to have the specific characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Robert Conrad
  • Seed classification using spectral analysis to determine existence of a seed structure
    Patent number: 8605149
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method and system that models a seed structure and uses a spectral analysis to identify which morphological seed structures are existent in the seed/seedling. Additionally, this disclosure relates to a method and system that applies multi-spectral analysis using predetermined models of a seed/seedling to identify which morphological structures are existent in the seed/seedling. The information about the existence or non-existence of structures of the seed/seedling is used to classify the seed as having a specific characteristic, for later commercial use or sale. The seed market determines which specific characteristic the method will use to classify the seed/seedling. The individual seed classification may help determine associated seed lot germination values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventors: Robert S. Conrad, Paul L. Falkenstein, Michael D. Coleman, Xiaolei Hu
  • plant named ‘Maroon Blush’
    Patent number: PP23474
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named ‘Maroon Blush’, characterized by its medium rosy-tan colored mature foliage having prominent brown venation and a silvery appearance, white-pink colored flowers, and moderately vigorous, mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Ellen Leue
  • plant named ‘Balarcink’
    Patent number: PP23521
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Angelonia plant named ‘Balarcink’, characterized by its deep lavender-pink colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Ellen Leue
  • plant named ‘Balarcpur’
    Patent number: PP23522
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Angelonia plant named ‘Balarcpur’, characterized by its deep lavender-blue colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Ellen Leue
  • plant named ‘Balarcwite’
    Patent number: PP23543
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Angelonia plant named ‘Balarcwite’, characterized by its white-colored flowers having a green-colored throat, dark green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, semi-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Ellen Leue
  • Geranium plant named ‘Sil Baldo 448’
    Patent number: PP23597
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Sil Baldo 448’, characterized by its semi-double type, fuchsia and cherry-red bicolored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, low to moderate vigor, and compact, upright growth habit growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Ilse Fischer-Toehl
  • plant named ‘Dapamar’
    Patent number: PP24265
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Dapamar’, characterized by its double-type, medium red and yellow bicolored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jeroen Gitzels
  • plant name ‘Balyricose’
    Patent number: PP24274
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Balyricose’, characterized by its medium rose-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Lynne Knosher
  • plant named ‘Balarcaspim’
    Patent number: PP24287
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Angelonia plant named ‘Balarcaspim’, characterized by its dark lavender-rose colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and vigorous, upright growth habit growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Ellen Leue
  • plant named ‘Dapalex’
    Patent number: PP24367
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Dapalex’, characterized by its double-type, dark red and yellow bicolored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jeroen Gitzels
  • plant named ‘Balspunurst’
    Patent number: PP24369
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Balspunurst’, characterized by its purple and white star-patterned bicolored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and compact, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Margaret Hurkman
  • plant named ‘Balpelite’
    Patent number: PP24398
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Balpelite’, characterized by its semi-double type flowers, colored red-purple with a lime-green edging, medium green-colored foliage, and low growth vigor, with a compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: JinJoo Bae
  • plant named ‘Balcabrite’
    Patent number: PP24401
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Balcabrite’, characterized by its dark red-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, trailing growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jianping Ren
  • plant named ‘Balcabdepy’
    Patent number: PP24402
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Balcabdepy’, characterized by its deep yellow-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, trailing growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jianping Ren
  • plant named ‘Halo Violet’
    Patent number: PP24428
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Violet’, characterized by its dark violet and white-colored flowers having a central yellow splotch, medium green-colored foliage, and moderate to vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • plant named ‘Halo Sky Blue’
    Patent number: PP24541
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Sky Blue’, characterized by its white and violet-blue colored flowers having a central yellow splotch, medium green-colored foliage, and moderate to vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • plant named ‘Halo Lilac’
    Patent number: PP24542
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Lilac’, characterized by its white-colored flowers with lilac margins and a yellow eye, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • plant named ‘Balconisp’
    Patent number: PP24543
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Solenostemon plant named ‘Balconisp’, characterized by its mixed creamy yellow-orange, green, and burgundy colored foliage, and vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Rolando Solano Ramirez