logo

For the Inventor, By the Inventor

West Chicago, IL, United States of America

Ball Seed Company

USPTO Granted Patents = 30

Forward Citations = 24

Loading Chart...
Loading Chart...

10 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Peter S Hesse (13 out of 35 patents)

silverMedal Claude Hope (6 out of 39 patents)

bronzeMedal Mario A Guillen (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  James White (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Leonard H Shoesmith, Deceased (2 out of 28 patents)

6.  Dieter Sueptitz (2 out of 4 patents)

7.  Robert S Conrad (1 out of 15 patents)

8.  Christine Jordan (1 out of 2 patents)

9.  Marie Satory (1 out of 2 patents)

10.  Leonard H Shoesmith (1 out of 1 patent)


Core Competencies:
Seed Quality Assessment
Kalanchoe
Anthurium
Poinsettia
Impatiens
Chrysanthemum
Plant Varieties
Horticulture
Floriculture
Plant Breeding
Genetic Traits
Cultivar Development

30 patents:

1. 5901237 - Method and apparatus for assessing the quality of a seed lot (1999-05-04),
2. PP9366 - Kalanchoe plant named `Pico Tico Bright Pink` (1995-11-07),
3. PP9080 - Anthurium plant named Pura Vida Red (1995-03-14),
4. PP9079 - Anthurium plant named Pura Vida Lavender (1995-03-14),
5. PP9078 - Anthurium plant named Crystal Hope (1995-03-14),
6. PP8998 - Kalanchoe plant named Tico Dark Orange (1994-11-29),
7. PP8997 - Kalanchoe plant named Tico Orange (1994-11-29),
8. PP8407 - Impatiens plant `Celebration Cherry Star` (1993-10-05),
9. PP7801 - Poinsettia plant named Marjo White (1992-02-18),
10. PP7800 - Poinsettia plant named Marjo Rose (1992-02-18),
11. PP7799 - Poinsettia plant named Marjo Charm (1992-02-18),
12. PP7671 - New Guinea Impatiens plant named Celebration Light Lavender (1991-10-08),
13. PP7670 - New Guinea Impatiens plant named Celebration Candy Pink (1991-10-08),
14. PP7669 - New Guinea Impatiens plant named Celebration Hot Pink (1991-10-08),
15. PP7042 - Chrysanthemum plant named Maximo (1989-09-26),
Company Overview
Ball Seed Company, headquartered in West Chicago, IL, is a leading provider of horticultural products and services. The company specializes in the development and distribution of seeds, plants, and related supplies for the professional horticulture industry. With a strong emphasis on innovation, Ball Seed focuses on enhancing plant genetics and improving cultivation techniques to support growers and retailers. Their extensive product portfolio caters to a diverse range of horticultural needs, contributing to the growth and sustainability of the industry.
Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

logo

Company Badge

USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

30 Patents

#6 in West Chicago, IL

#608 in Illinois

#11,279 in US

#21,912 in the World

West Chicago, IL (US)
West Chicago, IL, United States of America

Ball Seed Company

Forward Citations = 24

10 inventors:

goldMedal Peter S Hesse (13 out of 35 patents)

silverMedal Claude Hope (6 out of 39 patents)

bronzeMedal Mario A Guillen (4 out of 4 patents)

4.  James White (3 out of 3 patents)

5.  Leonard H Shoesmith, Deceased (2 out of 28 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Ball Seed Company. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/ball-seed-company

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
Loading…