Patents by Inventor Terrance P. Riordan

Terrance P. Riordan 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.
  • St. Augustine grass
    Patent number: PP4097
    Abstract: A perennial St. Augustine grass having outstanding dark green color, rapid lateral spread, a semi-dwarf growth habit, and a medium level of flowering shoot production. This variety has good gray leafspot resistance throughout the year and is cold tolerant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1977
    Assignee: The O.M. Scott & Sons Company
    Inventors: Jake T. Gruis, Terrance P. Riordan, John A. Long
  • St. Augustinegrass named ‘TR 6-10’
    Patent number: PP17095
    Abstract: St. Augustinegrass ‘TR 6-10’ is a perennial St. Augustinegrass cultivar with dwarf turfgrass characteristics. ‘TR 6-10’ is a bright, dark green color and yet exhibits a dwarf, low growing habit. It is more wear tolerant than other St. Augustinegrasses and it is the most shade tolerant cultivar of a species that is highly regarded for this characteristic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Terrance P. Riordan
  • St. Augustinegrass (PS-247)
    Patent number: PP6126
    Abstract: A perennial St. Augustinegrass having rapid lateral spread, an outstanding root system, a dark green color, and good gray leafspot resistance. This variety has a good overall turf quality and performs well under sod production conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 8, 1988
    Assignee: Pursley, Inc.
    Inventor: Terrance P. Riordan
  • St. Augustine grass
    Patent number: PP6372
    Abstract: A perennial St. Augustine grass having outstanding cold tolerance, along with good resistance to St. Augustine Decline Virus and gray leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Assignee: The O. M. Scott & Sons Company
    Inventors: Wayne C. Mixson, Terrance P. Riordan, Virgil D. Meier
  • St. Augustine grass `6-72-182`
    Patent number: PP6921
    Abstract: A perennial St. Augustine grass with yellow anthers and white stigmas having very good turf performance, good cold tolerance, short internodes and leaves and good resistance to gray leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: The O. M. Scott & Sons Company
    Inventors: Wayne C. Mixson, Terrance P. Riordan, Virgil D. Meier
  • St. Augustine Grass `6-72-130-`
    Patent number: PP6922
    Abstract: A perennial St. Augustine grass with purple anthers and purple stigmas having good turf performance, good cold tolerance, short internodes and leaves and good resistance to gray leaf spot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: The O.M. Scott & Sons Company
    Inventors: Wayne C. Mixson, Terrance P. Riordan, Virgil D. Meier
  • 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
  • Buffalograss plant named `NE86-120`
    Patent number: PP11191
    Abstract: A vegetatively reproduced buffalograss cultivar named `NE86-120` is distinguished from other commercially produced buffalograss varieties by its excellent turfgrass color, cold tolerance, high density, dark green color, low growth habit, and rate of establishment. `NE86-120` is also distinguished from other varieties by molecular markers and nuclear DNA content. `NE86-120` is suitable for use in low to medium maintenance situations in arid and semi-arid climates of United States and Canada.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Assignee: Board of Regents University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Inventors: Terrance P. Riordan, Frederick Baxendale, Roch E. Gaussoin, Paul G. Johnson, Jennifer M. Johnson-Cicalese, Edward John Kinbacher
  • Buffalograss plant named `NE86-61`
    Patent number: PP11194
    Abstract: A vegetatively reproduced buffalograss cultivar named NE86-61 is distinguished from other commercially produced buffalograss varieties by its excellent turfgrass color, cold tolerance, high density, dark green color, low growth habit, and rate of establishment. NE86-61 is also distinguished from other varieties by molecular markers and nuclear DNA content. NE86-61 is suitable for use in low to medium maintenance situations in arid and semi-arid climates of United States and Canada.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Board of Regents University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Inventors: Terrance P. Riordan, Frederick P. Baxendale, Ruth C. Hansen, Roch E. Gaussoin, Paul G. Johnson, Jennifer M. Johnson-Cicalese
  • Buffalograss plant named `NE91-118`
    Patent number: PP11373
    Abstract: A vegetatively reproduced buffalograss cultivar named `NE91-118` is distinguished from other commercially produced buffalograss varieties by its excellent turfgrass color, cold tolerance, high density, low growth habit, and rate of establishment. `NE91-118` is also distinguished by molecular markers and nuclear DNA content. `NE91-118` is suitable for use in low to medium maintenance situations in arid and semi-arid climates of United States and Canada.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Assignee: Board of Regents University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    Inventors: Terrance P. Riordan, Frederick P. Baxendale, Roch E. Gaussoin, Jennifer M. Johnson-Cicalese, Paul G. Johnson, Edward John 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.