Patents by Inventor Jeffrey V. Krans

Jeffrey V. Krans 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).

  • St. Augustinegrass plant named 'Eclipse'
    Publication number: 20090293164
    Abstract: St. Augustinegrass plant Eclipse is a new and distinct variety of perennial St. Augustinegrass cultivar, characterized by its short and narrow leaf blades, fine leaf texture, short internode length and diameter, and superior turf quality and particularly turf density when grown under shade or dense shade. Eclipse is also distinguished by its genetic color and fall and winter color characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: H. Wayne Philley, Jeffrey V. Krans, Clarence E. Watson
  • St. Augustinegrass plant named 'Aurora'
    Publication number: 20090199316
    Abstract: St. Augustinegrass plant Aurora is a new and distinct variety of perennial St. Augustinegrass cultivar, characterized by its short and narrow leaf blades, fine leaf texture, short internode length and diameter, and superior cold tolerance and turf quality. Aurora is also distinguished by its superior green plot and living ground cover characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: H. Wayne Philley, Jeffrey V. Krans
  • Bermudagrass plant named ‘MS-Supreme’
    Patent number: PP11781
    Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of bermudagrass, designated experiment number MSB40 and named ‘MS-Supreme’ and is characterized by its natural dark green color (7.5 GY 5/6, Munsell© Color Charts) and enhanced dark green color (7.5 GY 4/6, Munsell© Color Charts) during overcast weather and the fall season, ultra-dwarf leaf blade length (6 mm) and width (0.5 mm), highly prostrate growth habit, and affords excellent turfgrass putting green quality under putting green culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Jeffrey V. Krans, Herbert W. Philley
  • St. Augustinegrass plant named ‘Polaris’
    Patent number: PP21240
    Abstract: St. Augustinegrass plant ‘Polaris’ is a new and distinct variety of perennial St. Augustinegrass cultivar, characterized by its short and narrow leaf blades, fine leaf texture, short internode length and diameter, and superior cold tolerance and turf quality. ‘Polaris’ is also distinguished by its superior green plot and living ground cover characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: H. Wayne Philley, Jeffrey V. Krans
  • St. Augustinegrass plant named ‘MSA-31’
    Patent number: PP21603
    Abstract: St. Augustinegrass plant ‘MSA-31’ is a new and distinct variety of perennial St. Augustinegrass cultivar, characterized by its short and narrow leaf blades, fine leaf texture, short internode length and diameter, and superior turf quality and particularly turf density when grown under shade or dense shade. ‘MSA-31’ is also distinguished by its genetic color and fall and winter color characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: H. Wayne Philley, Jeffrey V. Krans, Clarence E. Watson
  • `MS-Express` Bermudagrass
    Patent number: PP10289
    Abstract: An improved Bermudagrass plant, having superior properties, suitable for a variety of turf applications, is disclosed. The Bermudagrass is characterized by a medium green color, high-head density, moderate seed-head density, fine-leaf texture, good fall color retention, average sod strength, excellent cold tolerance, good shade tolerance as compared to other Bermudagrasses, good dollar spot, and good leaf-spot resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Jeffrey V. Krans, H. Wayne Philley
  • `MS-Pride` Bermudagrass
    Patent number: PP10290
    Abstract: An improved Bermudagrass plant, having superior properties, suitable for a variety of turf applications, is disclosed. The Bermudagrass is characterized by a medium to dark green color, short-head density, low seed-head density, fine-leaf texture, excellent fall color retention, excellent sod strength, average cold tolerance, good shape tolerance as compared to other Bermudagrasses, excellent dollar spot and leaf-spot resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Jeffrey V. Krans, H. Wayne Philley
  • `MS-Choice` bermudagrass
    Patent number: PP10332
    Abstract: An improved bermudagrass plant, having superior properties, suitable for a variety of turf applications, is disclosed. The bermudagrass is characterized by a dark green color, high-shot density, low seed-head density, medium-course leaf texture, good fall color retention, average sod strength, good cold tolerance, excellent shade tolerance as compared to other bermudagrasses, some dollar spot, and average leaf-spot resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Jeffrey V. Krans, H. Wayne Philley