Patents by Inventor Miles A. Barrett

Miles A. Barrett 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).

  • HEXAPLOID-OCTOPLOID PERENNIAL RYEGRASS, HEXAPLOID-OCTOPLOID RYEGRASS AMERICAN RYEGRASS, AND HYBRIDS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20240049671
    Abstract: A method of developing hexaploid (2n=6x=42) and octoploid (2n=8x=56) turf-type perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and Festulolium [(American Ryegrass), x Festulolium loliaceum (Huds.) P. Fourn. (Festuca pratensis Huds. x Lolium perenne)], and their hybrids with Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) including germplasm, cultivars and seed used to produce the grass are provided. These grasses are useful as an improved turfgrass on golf courses, athletic fields and other areas using seeded turfgrasses. The grasses will provide a green improved winter performance and drought tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth Hignight, Debra Hignight, Joseph K. Wipff, Miles A. Barrett