Patents by Inventor Leonard A. Wit, Jr.

Leonard A. Wit, 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).

  • Poa pratensis L. named 'NE-KYB-05-001'
    Publication number: 20100024086
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Kentucky Bluegrass named ‘NE-KYB-05-001’ (trade name Bella), is characterized by its vegetative only propagation, improved shade and drought tolerance, dwarf-like and dense growth habit, dark green foliage and shorter leaves compared to other Kentucky bluegrass varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Robert C. Shearman, Terrance P. Riordan, Leonard A. Wit, JR.
  • 609 Buffalograss
    Patent number: PP8475
    Abstract: A vegetatively reproduced buffalograss cultivar, named 609 Buffalograss, is distinguished by its excellent overall turfgrass quality, rate of establishment, good cold tolerance, high density, and excellent color. This cultivar is adapted to low maintenance conditions and has the ability to maintain growth and color later into the fall than other warm season grasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Terrance P. Riordan, Frederick P. Baxendale, Susan A. de Shazer, Edward J. Kinbacher, Jeana L. F. Svoboda, Milton C. Engelke, Leonard A. Wit, Jr.
  • 315 Buffalograss
    Patent number: PP9847
    Abstract: A vegetatively reproduced buffalograss cultivar, named 315 Buffalograss, is distinguished by its excellent dark green color, high density, low growth habit, drought resistance, heat and cold tolerance, wear tolerance, low maintenance requirements and slow rate of establishment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Board of Regents, University of Nebraska Lincoln
    Inventors: Terrance P. Riordan, Susan A. de Shazer Steele, Milton C. Engelke, Leonard A. Wit, Jr., Frederick P. Baxendale, Jeana L. F. Svoboda, Jennifer M. Johnson-Cicalese, Edward J. Kinbacher
  • plant named ‘NE-KYB-05-001’
    Patent number: PP25683
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Kentucky Bluegrass named ‘NE-KYB-05-001’ (trade name Bella), is characterized by its vegetative only propagation, improved shade and drought tolerance, dwarf-like and dense growth habit, dark green foliage and shorter leaves compared to other Kentucky bluegrass varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventors: Robert C. Shearman, Terrance P. Riordan, Leonard A. Wit, Jr.