Patents Assigned to Northrup, King & Company
  • Anti-erosion coating of seeds
    Patent number: 3936976
    Abstract: In the disclosed method, grass seed or the like is coated with an inner "sticker" coating to which is adhered discrete particles of water-activatable adhesive. The resulting seed is resistant to movement by wind and water after sowing or planting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1976
    Assignee: Northrup, King & Company
    Inventors: Frederic E. Porter, Howard E. Kaerwer, Jr.