Patents by Inventor Benedict O. Warren

Benedict O. Warren 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).

  • Method of and apparatus for washing sod strips, and method of sodding with washed sod strips
    Patent number: 4063384
    Abstract: A sod piece for sodding a soil area is formed to have the root portion thereof substantially free of soil for facilitated transportation and improved transplanting. The soil-free sod piece may be provided in a compact configuration, such as a roll or folded configuration. The soil may be removed from the sod roots by a washing operation. The washed sod may be subsequently dried. The sod piece may be cooled to maintain viability of the sod such as during storage and transportation to the area to be sodded therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Assignee: Warren Turf Nursery, Inc.
    Inventors: Benedict O. Warren, Maurice Rosener
  • Bluegrass plant
    Patent number: PP4698
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) characterized particularly by very good turf performance, excellent shade tolerance, excellent uniformity, and high resistance to most of the common bluegrass diseases. The plant tolerates a close cut, maintains a medium dark green color and does very well in early spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1981
    Assignee: Warren's Turf Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Benedict O. Warren
  • Bluegrass plant
    Patent number: PP4703
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) characterized by its excellent turf quality, good disease resistance (especially to Helminthsporium leaf spot) and further characterized by good seedling vigor, maintenance of rich color, good upright growth habit and relatively few problems with temperature or drought stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1981
    Assignee: Warren's Turf Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Benedict O. Warren
  • Bluegrass
    Patent number: PP4704
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) characterized by its excellent tolerance to drought, low fertilizer requirements, deep rooting system, excellent tolerance to Fusarium blight, and good to excellent shade tolerance. The plant tolerates a close cut, is highly resistant to most common bluegrass diseases, is extremely aggressive, has a medium to course leaf texture and consistently maintains excellent turf quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1981
    Assignee: Warren's Turf Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Benedict O. Warren