Patents Assigned to Ball It, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5450954
    Abstract: A golf bag has a retractable towel attachment mounted thereon. This attachment is formed by a spring loaded reel mechanism which is mounted in a compartment formed in a top inner portion of the bag, this reel portion having a line wound around it and normally held in a wound up state by the spring action of the reel. The line runs through an aperture in a side wall of the bag to an outer wall of the bag and has an attachment member on the free end thereof which is used to removably attach the line to a towel. The attachment member also operates to retain the end of the line against the side wall of the bag. The towel can be pulled away from the bag against the spring action of the reel for use in cleaning golf clubs, golf balls or other items and when released is retained along the side wall of the bag. The towel is readily removable from the attachment member for replacement when required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Bullet Golf Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven B. Dunn
  • Patent number: 5348303
    Abstract: A first marker which may be in the shape of a diamond is engraved on the outer wall of a golf club grip in a predetermined position spaced from the top end of the grip. A second marker which may be in the form of a diamond smaller than the first marker is engraved on the outer wall of the golf club grip in a predetermined position directly below the first marker. A plurality of elongated vertical grooves are engraved in the outer wall of the grip in the upper portion thereof. For proper gripping of the club, the user grips the golf club grip with one hand (left hand for a right handed person) with four fingers wrapped around the grip and over the vertical grooves and with the thumb placed over the first diamond marker. The other hand is placed over the first hand with only the small finger of the right hand overlapping the index finger of the left hand and grips the lower portion of the grip with the second marker located between the user's thumb and forefinger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1994
    Assignee: Bullet Golf Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles T. Swissheim
  • Patent number: PP8870
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-195 Salmon is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BFP-67 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated BFP-10 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive very large somewhat flat salmon blossoms displaying an iridescent appearance combined with a basal branching character and an upright mounded growth habit, and can be readily distinguished from the Charade cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,787).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8937
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-266 Apple Star is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BFP-154 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated BFP-170 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive medium-sized bicolored blossoms displaying an iridescent appearance having pale pink petals with red attachment points and mid-ribs producing a red star pattern. Shiny dark bronze-green foliage and a good basal branching character also are exhibited. The new variety can be readily distinguished from the Vulcain cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,570).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: D352324
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Bullet Golf Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Sicaeros
  • Patent number: PP9212
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named Raspberry Rose is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated N2507-3 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 3616-A (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms large dark rose colored flowers with a white eye which exhibit an iridescent appearance, forms medium green foliage, and displays a moderate growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Danserra cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,264).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9213
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BFP-397 Light Salmon is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated N2507-3 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 3616-A (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive very large, light salmon flowers with a white eye, displays an iridescent appearance, exhibits distinctive variegated medium green foliage, and possesses a medium growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Cameo cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,316).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9214
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BFP-364 Deep Coral is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the BSR-195 Salmon cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,870) was pollinated by a plant designated 3617-10 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive large dark coral flowers displaying an iridescent appearance, variegated bronze foliage, a strong basal branching character, and a medium upright growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Melissa cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,837).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9217
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BFP-721 Bright Lilac is provided. This new Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Laura cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,087) was pollinated by the FOX cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,083). The new cultivar forms attractive long-lasting dark lavender semi-double flowers with a white eye. Attractive medium green foliage that lacks zonation is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is medium self-branching even in the absence of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Geo J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9218
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named Pink Heart is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated 9380E (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by the Rio cultivar (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive medium pink florets with a distinct dark rose freckle on each petal. Attractive dark green foliage is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9219
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BFP-420 Bright Red is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BFP-56 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 3113D. The new plant forms attractive dark red semi-double florets and medium green foliage with attractive zonation. A medium self-branching growth habit is exhibited in the absence of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9228
    Abstract: The new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BFP-445 Salmon is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the BSR-100B Dark Salmon cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,296) was pollinated by a plant designated 907-4. The new cultivar forms attractive medium salmon semi-double florets. Dark green foliage is well retained during shipment. The growth habit is medium self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9229
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named Starburst Red is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 4077-1 was pollinated by the BSR-177 White cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,284). The new cultivar forms attractive multi-patterned single florets that are red, white, and pink in coloration. Attractive medium green foliage is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is somewhat self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9230
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named `BFP-285 Pink Parfait is provided. This new Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated `A-S-M-1` was pollinated by an unnamed plant designated `4102A`. The new variety forms attractive semi-double florets having petals with a background color of lavender pink with a large dark purple freckle on each petal which fades to white at the attachment point. Medium green foliage is formed that commonly includes some zonation on younger leaves. The growth habit is medium self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9231
    Abstract: A new and distinct Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named Pink Pearl is provided. This new Zonal Geranium was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Light Pink cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,552) was pollinated by the Laura cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,087). The new cultivar forms attractive perfectly formed semi-double light lavender pink florets with white eyes. The medium green foliage is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is medium self-branching and does not require the use of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9272
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea impatiens cultivar named BFP-347 Red is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BFP-199 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 4039-2 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms large red flowers displaying an iridescent appearance and has medium green foliage. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Anaea cultivar (U.S. Plants Pat. No. 7,840).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9278
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named Light Lavender II is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Antares cultivar (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated 4050-15 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms large light lavender flowers with a white eye which display an iridescent appearance, solid medium green foliage, strong basal branching, and a medium growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the Light Lavender cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,671).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1995
    Assignee: Geo J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP9354
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named Maya, characterized by its moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; proportional leaf size; peduncles that do not stretch during flowering or during postproduction; soft red flower color; and excellent keeping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Ball Seed Co., a Division of Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Claude Hope
  • Patent number: PP9367
    Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named Pico Tico Cherry, characterized by its very compact plant growth habit; freely branching habit; proportional leaf size; flowers that are borne just above the foliage; peduncles that do not stretch during flowering or during postproduction; cherry red flower color; and excellent keeping quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1995
    Assignee: Ball Seed Co., a Division of Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Claude Hope
  • Patent number: PP9520
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named `BFP-467 Cherry Red` is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the `BFP-364 Deep Coral` cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 338,162, filed Nov. 8, 1994) was pollinated by a plant designated BFP-307 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive large round cherry red flowers displaying an iridescent appearance, forms moderately dark green foliage, exhibits a good basal branching character, and exhibits a medium-vigorous upright growth habit. The new cultivar can be readily distinguished from the `Martinique` cultivar (non-patented in the United States).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 23, 1996
    Assignee: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees