Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Foley, Jr.

Thomas M. Foley, Jr. 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).

  • Loropetalum chinense variety rubrum named ‘Melting Pot’
    Patent number: PP15625
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum characterized by its white flowers and purple colored new foliage which matures to green.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry R. Yinger, Thomas M. Foley, Jr.
  • Yucca recurvifolia plant named ‘Hinvargas’
    Patent number: PP12192
    Abstract: A new and distinct plant variety of Yucca recurvifolia named ‘Hinvargas’ characterized by its yellow to yellow-green variegated foliage, exhibited as about 1 to 3 mm. wide vertical bands running the length of the leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Hines Horticulture, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Foley, Jr.
  • Plant variety of Vinca minor named ‘Giant Steps’
    Patent number: PP16651
    Abstract: A new plant variety of Vinca minor with larger leaf size and significantly heavier leaf substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: Hines Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Foley, Jr.