Patents by Inventor Howard E. Kaerwer

Howard E. Kaerwer 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).

  • 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.
  • Patent number: PP12084
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) designated P-18 which is outstanding because of its 1) extremely fine leaves; 2) its improved density; 3) its rapid growth rate; and 4) its uniform green color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Inventors: Howard E. Kaerwer, by Barbara Kaerwer, executer
  • Patent number: PP4465
    Abstract: A Kentucky bluegrass plant which exhibits high turf quality, even when grown under low to moderate nitrogen fertility levels and restricted moisture. The plant has a medium dark green color, a medium leaf texture, high tiller density, rapid greening in the spring, good fall color retention, excellent low mowing tolerance, a vigorous and spreading growth habit, rapid seed germination and vigorous establishment, sustained turf quality through entire season, high resistance to common turf grass diseases, and a sustained high seed yield when managed for seed production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1979
    Assignee: Howard E. Kaerwer
    Inventor: Howard E. Kaerwer