Patents by Inventor Troy Thorup

Troy Thorup 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).

  • Salvia plant named 'Balmirvio'
    Publication number: 20180054946
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Balmirvio’, characterized by its deep purple-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • Viola Plant Named 'Halo Lemon Frost'
    Publication number: 20160057916
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Lemon Frost’, characterized by its bright yellow and cream colored flowers with medium violet-blue margins, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • Flower pigmentation in tetraploid
    Patent number: 7915504
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tetraploid Lobularia maritima plants having pigmented flower petals. The present invention also relates to methods for creating novel tetraploid Lobularia maritima plants having pigmented flower petals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventors: Troy Thorup, Tau-San Chou
  • Flower Pigmentation in Tetraploid Lobularia
    Publication number: 20090113568
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tetraploid Lobularia maritima plants having pigmented flower petals. The present invention also relates to methods for creating novel tetraploid Lobularia maritima plants having pigmented flower petals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Troy Thorup, Tau-San Chou
  • Flower Pigmentation in Tetraploid Lobularia
    Publication number: 20090113566
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tetraploid Lobularia maritima plants having pigmented flower petals. The present invention also relates to methods for creating novel tetraploid Lobularia maritima plants having pigmented flower petals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Troy Thorup, Tau-San Chou
  • Verbena plant named ‘Balazdapima’
    Patent number: PP17292
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Balazdapima’ characterized by its dark pink-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, good basal branching, and compact, spreading growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • plant named ‘Balvijac’
    Patent number: PP21084
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Balvijac’, characterized by its lavender and yellow with a black blotch-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, trailing growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • 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 ‘Golden Spring’
    Patent number: PP25710
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alyssum plant named ‘Golden Spring’, characterized by its bright yellow-colored flowers, greyed-green colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • plant named ‘Halo Lemon Frost’
    Patent number: PP26383
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Lemon Frost’, characterized by its bright yellow and cream colored flowers with medium violet-blue margins, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • plant named ‘Balmircher’
    Patent number: PP28527
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Balmircher’, characterized by its deep red-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • plant named ‘Balmirbur’
    Patent number: PP28537
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Balmirbur’, characterized by its deep red-purple colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • plant named ‘Balmirdepur’
    Patent number: PP28538
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Balmirdepur’, characterized by its deep purple-violet colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • plant named ‘Balmirvio’
    Patent number: PP29724
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Balmirvio’, characterized by its deep purple-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup
  • plant named ‘Halo Golden Yellow’
    Patent number: PP30900
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Viola plant named ‘Halo Golden Yellow’, characterized by its bright yellow-colored flowers tinted with yellow-orange, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Ball Horticultral Company
    Inventor: Troy Thorup