Patents by Inventor Dennis L. Martin

Dennis L. Martin 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).

  • Bermudagrass plant named 'OKC 1131'
    Publication number: 20190364715
    Abstract: ‘OKC 1131’ is a new clonally propagated F1 hybrid from a cross of Cynodon dactylon var. dactylon accession A12268 (2n=4x=36) x C. transvaalensis Oklahoma State University (OSU) section ‘2747’ (2n=2x=18). The distinct variety has exceptional winter survivability, improved drought resistance, superior traffic tolerance, high turf quality, and wide adaptation. It has very short internodes and leaf blades. It has demonstrated the characteristics of fast establishment rate, early green up, dark green color, and sufficient sod tensile strength for reliable sod production on farm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Yanqi Wu, Dennis L. Martin, Justin Q. Moss, Nathan R. Walker, Charles Fontanier
  • Patriot turf bermudagrass
    Patent number: PP16801
    Abstract: ‘Patriot’ is an improved clonal turf bermudagrass cultivar suitable for many applications including golf course fairways and tees athletic fields, home and commercial landscape sites, and parks and playgrounds. It is a tetraploid (2n=4x=36 chromosomes) interspecific F1 hybrid from a cross of Cynodon dactylon by C. transvaalensis characterized by dark blue-green color, vigorous growth, good winter hardiness, and good turf quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: The Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University
    Inventors: Charles M. Taliaferro, Dennis L. Martin, Jeffrey A. Anderson, Michael P. Anderson
  • Bermudagrass plant named ‘OKC 1131’
    Patent number: PP31695
    Abstract: ‘OKC 1131’ is a new clonally propagated F1 hybrid from a cross of Cynodon dactylon var. dactylon accession A12268 (2n=4x=36) x C. transvaalensis Oklahoma State University (OSU) section ‘2747’ (2n=2x=18). The distinct variety has exceptional winter survivability, improved drought resistance, superior traffic tolerance, high turf quality, and wide adaptation. It has very short internodes and leaf blades. It has demonstrated the characteristics of fast establishment rate, early green up, dark green color, and sufficient sod tensile strength for reliable sod production on farm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventors: Yanqi Wu, Dennis L. Martin, Justin Q. Moss, Nathan R. Walker, Charles Fontanier