Patents by Inventor Todd Naff

Todd Naff 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).

  • Persistent, targeted, optimized, soil amendment composition and method
    Patent number: 9751814
    Abstract: A material for optimizing and maintaining at least one of water, nutrients, biocides, and other protectant or growth supporting chemicals in natural soils by decreasing leaching, evaporation, and volatility through application of agglomerated granules (prills) formed of engineered hydrating particles, a binder, nutrients, and protectants to the soil. Typical application is by applying prills simultaneously with seeds when drilled, broadcast, or otherwise distributed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: AQUASMART ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventors: Calder Hendrickson, Todd Naff
  • PERSISTENT, TARGETED, OPTIMIZED, SOIL AMENDMENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20170057882
    Abstract: A material for optimizing and maintaining at least one of water, nutrients, biocides, and other protectant or growth supporting chemicals in natural soils by decreasing leaching, evaporation, and volatility through application of agglomerated granules (prills) formed of engineered hydrating particles, a binder, nutrients, and protectants to the soil. Typical application is by applying prills simultaneously with seeds when drilled, broadcast, or otherwise distributed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Calder Hendrickson, Todd Naff
  • Persistent, targeted, optimized, soil amendment composition and method
    Patent number: 9527781
    Abstract: A material for optimizing and maintaining at least one of water, nutrients, biocides, and other protectant or growth supporting chemicals in natural soils by decreasing leaching, evaporation, and volatility through application of agglomerated granules (prills) formed of engineered hydrating particles, a binder, nutrients, and protectants to the soil. Typical application is by applying prills simultaneously with seeds when drilled, broadcast, or otherwise distributed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: AQUASMART ENTERPRISES, LLC
    Inventors: Calder Hendrickson, Todd Naff
  • PERSISTENT, TARGETED, OPTIMIZED, SOIL AMENDMENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150175494
    Abstract: A material for optimizing and maintaining at least one of water, nutrients, biocides, and other protectant or growth supporting chemicals in natural soils by decreasing leaching, evaporation, and volatility through application of agglomerated granules (prills) formed of engineered hydrating particles, a binder, nutrients, and protectants to the soil. Typical application is by applying prills simultaneously with seeds when drilled, broadcast, or otherwise distributed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Calder Hendrickson, Todd Naff
  • SEED-DELIVERED, SOIL-AMENDMENT METHOD AND COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20150121751
    Abstract: A material for assisting in at least one of germination, protection, hydration, and thriving of seeds and the plants originating therefrom treats a seed with a tackifier or binder, such as corn syrup or the like, which secures a layer of hydrating polymer particles thereto. Nutrients, protectants, and the like may be absorbed in the polymer before or after coating of a seed thereby. Weighting materials, extenders, flowing agents, and the like may assist in the functioning or handling of the coated seeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Calder Hendrickson, Todd Naff
  • Seed-delivered, soil-amendment method and composition
    Patent number: 8931209
    Abstract: A material for assisting in at least one of germination, protection, hydration, and thriving of seeds and the plants originating therefrom treats a seed with a tackifier or binder, such as corn syrup or the like, which secures a layer of hydrating polymer particles thereto. Nutrients, protectants, and the like may be absorbed in the polymer before or after coating of a seed thereby. Weighting materials, extenders, flowing agents, and the like may assist in the functioning or handling of the coated seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Aquasmart Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Calder Hendrickson, Todd Naff
  • Seed-borne, soil amendment method and composition
    Patent number: 8881453
    Abstract: A material for assisting in at least one of germination, protection, hydration, and thriving of seeds and the plants originating therefrom treats a seed with a tackifier or binder, such as corn syrup or the like, which secures a layer of hydrating polymer particles thereto. Nutrients, protectants, and the like may be absorbed in the polymer before or after coating of a seed thereby. Weighting materials, extenders, flowing agents, and the like may assist in the functioning or handling of the coated seeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Aquasmart Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Calder Hendrickson, Todd Naff
  • SEED-DELIVERED, SOIL-AMENDMENT METHOD AND COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20130005569
    Abstract: A material for assisting in at least one of germination, protection, hydration, and thriving of seeds and the plants originating therefrom treats a seed with a tackifier or binder, such as corn syrup or the like, which secures a layer of hydrating polymer particles thereto. Nutrients, protectants, and the like may be absorbed in the polymer before or after coating of a seed thereby. Weighting materials, extenders, flowing agents, and the like may assist in the functioning or handling of the coated seeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Calder Hendrickson, Todd Naff
  • SEED-BORNE, SOIL AMENDMENT METHOD AND COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20120317880
    Abstract: A material for assisting in at least one of germination, protection, hydration, and thriving of seeds and the plants originating therefrom treats a seed with a tackifier or binder, such as corn syrup or the like, which secures a layer of hydrating polymer particles thereto. Nutrients, protectants, and the like may be absorbed in the polymer before or after coating of a seed thereby. Weighting materials, extenders, flowing agents, and the like may assist in the functioning or handling of the coated seeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Calder Hendrickson, Todd Naff