Patents Assigned to Ball It, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5265894
    Abstract: A cover for enclosing and supporting a bag such as a golf bag and including a pouch for containing golf equipment. This cover is of a collapsible nature for easy and convenient storage and handling as compared with rigid covers, having pliant front rear, side, and top portions. The bottom of the cover has a rigid base with wheels mounted therein. An opening is provided in the cover to permit the insertion of a bag therein, this opening being closable by a suitable device such as a zipper. A handle is mounted on the bag to permit the user to roll the bag along on the wheels. When the bag is not in use, the side, front, rear and top portions can be folded down onto the base to make the cover compact for stowage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Bullet Golf Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven B. Dunn
  • Patent number: 5254379
    Abstract: A paint ball including a paint ball shell and an axis extending through the shell to define first and second poles. The paint ball shell fractures in a predetermined pattern upon the receipt of a fracturing force to form fracture lines from the point of impact circumferentially toward the first pole and from the point of impact circumferentially toward the second pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Perfect Circle Paint Ball Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas G. Kotsiopoulos, Gary E. Gibson
  • Patent number: PP8128
    Abstract: A new cultivar is characterized by a rich pink color set against a medium green foliage. The growth habit is more compact and controlled when compared to the commercial variety "Cherry Blossom".
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Geo. I. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8250
    Abstract: A new and distinct Euphorbia pulcherrima cultivar named BFP-437G is provided which exhibits attractive long-lasting Current Red bracts and dark green foliage. This new cultivar is the product of a phenotypical transformation following grafting (as described). A number of characteristics of the Dynasty (H518) cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,150) are transformed upon grafting to an understock of the LADY cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,763) to yield a stable and distinctive new cultivar which exhibits a combination of characteristics which are incapable of prediction in advance. More specifically, the new cultivar when compared to its Dynasty (H518) parent exhibits, inter alia, more and quicker root formation, a shorter flowering response period, larger bracts particularly on developing plants, more response to growth regulators, a fuller growth habit with more extensive basal branching, and superior leaf and bract retention following harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8284
    Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-177 White is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated PAS-W was pollinated by an unnamed plant designated 527-5. The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double pure white florets which contrast well with dark green distinctly zoned foliage. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8285
    Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-232 Light Scarlet is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 3214B-85 was pollinated by the Tango cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,933). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double light scarlet florets which contrast well with dark green distinctly zoned foliage. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic. When grown outdoors, the flowering is continuous and good heat tolerance is exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8286
    Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-194 Cherry is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 535-5 was pollinated by the Veronica cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,054). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double cherry red florets which contrast well with dark green zoned foliage. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8287
    Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-284 Pink is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the TWIST cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,928) was pollinated by the Sunbelt Coral cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,757). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double pink florets which contrast well with dark green foliage. The leaf edges are darker than the centers of the leaves on the upper surface. The upper two petals of the florets commonly include a white eye. The attractive dark green foliage coloration exhibits improved tolerance to stress during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic. Good tolerance to wind and rain also is exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8288
    Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-233 Bright Coral is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein an unnamed plant designated 7-GRT-1A was pollinated by the Tango cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,933). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double coral florets and forms dark green non-zoned leaves. Exceptionally good garden performance is exhibited including tolerance to wind and rain. The growth habit is inherently compact with basal self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8296
    Abstract: A new and distinct tetraploid Pelargonium.times.hortorum cultivar named BSR-100B Dark Salmon is provided. This new Zonal Geranium cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Tango cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,933) was pollinated by the Fidelio cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,752). The new cultivar forms attractive semi-double salmon florets which contrast well with dark green foliage which lacks zoning. The attractive dark green foliage coloration is well retained even during shipment. The growth habit is inherently compact and self-branching and does not require the use of growth regulators to maintain such growth characteristic. Good tolerance to wind and rain is exhibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8398
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-186 Bonfire Orange is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated N2275-1 (nonpatented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated N2317-1 (nonpatented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive orange-red blossoms combined with a strong basal branching character and a compact upright mounded growth habit and can be readily distinguished from the Ambrosia cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application pending).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Mario Guillen
  • Patent number: PP8399
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-221 Electric Pink is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Diane cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,683) was pollinated by a plant designated N2298-1 (nonpatented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive very large red-purple blossoms displaying an iridescent appearance combined with a strong basal branching character and an upright mounded growth habit and can be readily distinguished from the Aglia cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,684).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Mario Guillen
  • Patent number: PP8406
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-181 Bright Scarlet is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated BSR-12 (non-patented in the United States) was pollinated by a plant designated BSR-27 (non-patented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive very large bright scarlet blossoms combined with a strong basal branching character and a compact upright mounded growth habit and can be readily distinguished from the Aenea cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application pending).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8409
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-152 Dark Pink is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Caligo cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,682) was pollinated by the Eurema cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,681). The new cultivar forms attractive very large pink blossoms combined with a strong basal branching character and a compact upright mounded growth habit and can be readily distinguished from the Delias cultivar (U.S. Plant patent application pending).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8410
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-203 Pure White is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein a plant designated N1502-1 (nonpatented in the United States) was pollinated by the Milkyway cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 5,125). The new cultivar forms attractive clear white blossoms combined with a strong basal branching character and a compact mounded growth habit and can be readily distinguished from the Jasius cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,345).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Mario Guillen
  • Patent number: PP8538
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-202 Blush White is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Samia cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,730) was pollinated by the Equinox cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,297). The new cultivar forms attractive very light pink or blush white blossoms combined with a strong basal branching character and a compact small mounded growth habit and can be readily distinguished from the Equinox cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Mario Guillen
  • Patent number: PP8552
    Abstract: Geranium Designer Series.TM. Light Pink (BFP-174) is a new and distinct cultivar of Geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Designer Light Pink. Designer Light Pink was selected from among the progeny of a cross between female parent Romance and PAS-W. The new cultivar is distinguishable from other geraniums and from both parents in not requiring a growth regulator for self-branching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, a division of Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: PP8669
    Abstract: Geranium Designer Series .TM. Scarlet (BFP-27) is a new and distinct cultivar of geranium, botanically known as Pelargonium.times.hortorum Bailey, and hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name Designer Scarlet. Designer Scarlet was selected from a hybridization between female parent 7GRT-124B and male parent Tango. The new cultivar is distinguished from other geraniums and both parents by its orange scarlet color and its good basal branching in the absence of a growth regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1994
    Assignee: Ball Floraplant, A Division of Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Patent number: D348567
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Bullet Golf Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven B. Dunn
  • Patent number: PP8848
    Abstract: A new and distinct New Guinea Impatiens cultivar named BSR-220 Bright Coral is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a controlled breeding program wherein the Diane cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,683) was pollinated by a plant designated N2298-1 (nonpatented in the United States). The new cultivar forms attractive large bright coral blossoms displaying an iridescent appearance combined with a good basal branching character and an upright growth habit and can be readily distinguished from the Dangal cultivar U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,251).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1994
    Assignee: George J. Ball, Inc.
    Inventor: Mario Guillen