Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Boyle

Thomas H. Boyle has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20110119799
    Abstract: A plant variety of the Cactaceae family, Schlumbergera truncata, called ‘Rita Scott’ having a deep colored bloom characterized as R.H.S 74 A (red-purple group). The new variety has a strong resistance to bud abscission, a strong propensity for buds to mature and flower, an erect growth habit, and an ability to grow well in relatively cold temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas H. Boyle, Nancy Bandman-Boyle
  • Publication number: 20110107484
    Abstract: A plant variety of the Cactaceae family, Schlumbergera truncata, called ‘Gail Glazier’ having a predominantly white colored bloom characterized as R.H.S 155 D (white group). The new variety has a strong resistance to bud abscission, a strong propensity for buds to mature and flower, an erect growth habit, and an ability to branch easily with minimal pruning, contributing to a dense appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas H. Boyle, Nancy Bandman-Boyle
  • Publication number: 20040128728
    Abstract: A variety of the Cactaceae family produced by a controlled cross named ‘Rio’. ‘Rio’ has a strong growth habit, a “red” colored bloom, a strong propensity to branc with minimal pruning, erect stems, and blooming flowers that last for two weeks on the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas H. Boyle
  • Patent number: 6156959
    Abstract: A new and distinct plant variety of the Cactaceae family arising as a spontaneous mutation of Hatiora x graeseri `Evita`, is distinguishable from its progenitor by larger flowers, larger pollen grains, larger and thicker phylloclades, reduced branching, and a flower longevity of about 8 days. The new variety, termed `Avalon`, is a stable periclinal cytochimera with a diploid epidermis and tetraploid subepidermis. Seeds produced by `Avalon` plants (`Avalon` S1 seeds) can be germinated to yield plants that have the same morphological characteristics as `Avalon` itself. Moreover, sexually and asexually reproduced progeny of `Avalon` S1 seeds also resemble `Avalon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Universtiy of Massachusetts
    Inventor: Thomas H. Boyle, III
  • Patent number: PP16678
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Boltonia plant named ‘Masbolimket’ characterized by its single inflorescence form, violet-colored ray florets, yellow-colored disc florets, dark green-colored foliage, freely branching character, and medium upright growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventor: Thomas H. Boyle
  • Patent number: PP18177
    Abstract: A plant variety of the Cactaceae family, Schlumbergera truncata, called ‘Harmony’ having a deep colored bloom characterized as R.H.S. 46 B (red group). The new variety has a strong resistance to bud abscission, a strong propensity for buds to mature and flower, an erect growth habit, and an ability to grow well in relatively cold temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventor: Thomas H. Boyle
  • Patent number: PP18221
    Abstract: A variety of the Cactaceae family produced in a controlled hybridization ‘Elise’. The variety possesses the desirable characteristics of: a strong growth habit with erect stems; a red colored bloom; relatively large flowers; a strong propensity to branch with minimal pruning; and flowers that stay open for as long as two weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventor: Thomas H. Boyle
  • Patent number: PP15378
    Abstract: A variety of the Cactaceae family produced by a controlled cross named ‘Rio’. ‘Rio’ has a strong growth habit, a “red” colored bloom, a strong propensity to branch with minimal pruning, erect stems, and blooming flowers that last for two weeks on the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventor: Thomas H. Boyle
  • Patent number: PP22085
    Abstract: A plant variety of the Cactaceae family, Schlumbergera truncata, called ‘Gail Glazier’ having a predominantly white colored bloom characterized as R.H.S 155 D (white group). The new variety has a strong resistance to bud abscission, a strong propensity for buds to mature and flower, an erect growth habit, and an ability to branch easily with minimal pruning, contributing to a dense appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Thomas H. Boyle, Nancy Bandman-Boyle, legal representative
  • Patent number: PP11327
    Abstract: A new and distinct plant variety of the Cactaceae family arising as a spontaneous mutation of Hatiora.times.graeseri `Evita`, is distinguishable from its progenitor and related varieties by its larger flowers, larger pollen grains, larger and thicker phylloclades, reduced branching, and a flower longevity of about 8 days. The new variety is a stable periclinal cytochimera with a diploid epidermis and tetraploid subepidermis. The new variety exhibits greater resistance to stem breakage due to its more robust phylloclades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventor: Thomas H. Boyle, III