Patents by Inventor Milton C. Engelke
Milton C. Engelke 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).
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Publication number: 20190343031Abstract: The new and distinct zoysiagrass variety described herein is a Z. matrella x Z. japonica F1 hybrid named ‘KSUZ 0802’. ‘KSUZ 0802’ can be distinguished by its superior turf quality, fine-textured leaves, increased resistance to bluegrass billbug (Sphenophorus parvulus Ghyllenhaal), and cold tolerance that is comparable to zoysiagrass varieties adapted to the transition zone growing region in the U.S.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Ambika Chandra, Milton C. Engelke, Anthony D. Genovesi, Jack Fry
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Publication number: 20180352713Abstract: ‘DALZ 0102’ is a new variety of zoysiagrass distinguished by having superior turf quality, rapid rate of establishment, rapid recovery rate following damage, comparable cold hardiness, good shade tolerance, good fall color retention, high shoot density, low seedhead number, good resistance to bluegrass billbug, excellent resistance to zoysiagrass mite, good resistance to dollar spot, and good resistance to take-all patch, as disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Milton C. Engelke, Anthony D. Genovesi
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Publication number: 20160212912Abstract: ‘DALSA 0605’ is a new variety of St. Augustinegrass distinguished by having high tolerance to grey leaf spot disease, significantly reduced levels of fecundity and juvenile development of Southern chinch bugs, and superior drought resistance conferred through a combination of tolerance to drying soil, deep genetic rooting potential, and rapid recovery following drought, as disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Ambika Chandra, Milton C. Engelke, Anthony D. Genovesi
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Patent number: 6892657Abstract: A turf care system and method uses simultaneously fired pulses of high-pressure liquid jets of the mixture shot toward the ground. The liquid is mixed with dry grass seed shortly before being delivered to a high-pressure liquid/seed pumping system, which uses an accumulator and sequencing valve to produce at regular repetitive intervals pulses of the liquid/seed mixture under high pressure. The pulses are delivered to an elongated hydraulic manifold having multiple nozzles pointed downwardly, which are spaced from one another and the ground by predetermined distances. The momentum of the high-pressure jet of liquid/seed mixture issuing from each nozzle cuts through overlying vegetation to deposit the seeds into the crown of the soil at predetermined desired depth. Spray patterns are determined by nozzle orifice shape, and are preferably selected to provide a shallow knife slit-like opening or trench in the crown of the turf.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Textron Inc.Inventors: Milton C. Engelke, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Laurence B. Jones
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Publication number: 20040187752Abstract: A turf care system and method uses simultaneously fired pulses of high-pressure liquid jets of the mixture shot toward the ground. The liquid is mixed with dry grass seed shortly before being delivered to a high-pressure liquid/seed pumping system, which uses an accumulator and sequencing valve to produce at regular repetitive intervals pulses of the liquid/seed mixture under high pressure. The pulses are delivered to an elongated hydraulic manifold having multiple nozzles pointed downwardly, which are spaced from one another and the ground by predetermined distances. The momentum of the high-pressure jet of liquid/seed mixture issuing from each nozzle cuts through overlying vegetation to deposit the seeds into the crown of the soil at predetermined desired depth. Spray patterns are determined by nozzle orifice shape, and are preferably selected to provide a shallow knife slit-like opening or trench in the crown of the turf.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2004Publication date: September 30, 2004Inventors: Milton C. Engelke, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Laurence B. Jones
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Patent number: 6722298Abstract: A turf care system and method uses simultaneously fired pulses of high-pressure liquid jets of the mixture shot toward the ground. The liquid is mixed with dry grass seed shortly before being delivered to a high-pressure liquid/seed pumping system, which uses an accumulator and sequencing valve to produce at regular repetitive intervals pulses of the liquid/seed mixture under high pressure. The pulses are delivered to an elongated hydraulic manifold having multiple nozzles pointed downwardly, which are spaced from one another and the ground by predetermined distances. The momentum of the high-pressure jet of liquid/seed mixture issuing from each nozzle cuts through overlying vegetation to deposit the seeds into the crown of the soil at predetermined desired depth. Spray patterns are determined by nozzle orifice shape, and are preferably selected to provide a shallow knife slit-like opening or trench in the crown of the turf.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Textron Inc.Inventors: Milton C. Engelke, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Laurence B. Jones
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Publication number: 20030051650Abstract: A turf care system and method uses simultaneously fired pulses of high-pressure liquid jets of the mixture shot toward the ground. The liquid is mixed with dry grass seed shortly before being delivered to a high-pressure liquid/seed pumping system, which uses an accumulator and sequencing valve to produce at regular repetitive intervals pulses of the liquid/seed mixture under high pressure. The pulses are delivered to an elongated hydraulic manifold having multiple nozzles pointed downwardly, which are spaced from one another and the ground by predetermined distances. The momentum of the high-pressure jet of liquid/seed mixture issuing from each nozzle cuts through overlying vegetation to deposit the seeds into the crown of the soil at predetermined desired depth. Spray patterns are determined by nozzle orifice shape, and are preferably selected to provide a shallow knife slit-like opening or trench in the crown of the turf.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Milton C. Engelke, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Laurence B. Jones
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Patent number: 6431096Abstract: A turf care system and method for injecting a liquid/seed mixture into soil, such as the crown of an established turf stand, using simultaneously fired pulses of high-pressure liquid jets of the mixture shot toward the ground. The liquid, typically water, is mixed with dry grass seed shortly before being delivered to a high-pressure liquid/seed pumping system, which uses an accumulator and sequencing valve to produce at regular repetitive intervals pulses of the liquid/seed mixture under high pressure. These pulses are delivered to an elongated hydraulic manifold having multiple nozzles pointed downwardly, which are spaced from one another and the ground by predetermined distances. The momentum of the high-pressure jet of liquid/seed mixture issuing from each nozzle cuts through overlying vegetation to deposit the seeds into the crown of the soil at predetermined desired depth.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Assignee: Textron Inc.Inventors: Milton C. Engelke, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Laurence B. Jones
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Patent number: PP7539Abstract: A vegetatively reproduced perennial buffalograss cultivar having 2n=40 chromosomes, named "Prairie", particularly distinguished by its rapid spreading stolons, competitive growth, short height, frost and drought tolerance, durability, low maintenance requirements, uniform color and density, and improved turf performance.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1989Date of Patent: May 28, 1991Assignee: Texas A & M University SystemInventors: Milton C. Engelke, Virginia G. Lehman
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Patent number: PP8475Abstract: A vegetatively reproduced buffalograss cultivar, named 609 Buffalograss, is distinguished by its excellent overall turfgrass quality, rate of establishment, good cold tolerance, high density, and excellent color. This cultivar is adapted to low maintenance conditions and has the ability to maintain growth and color later into the fall than other warm season grasses.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 1991Date of Patent: November 23, 1993Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of NebraskaInventors: Terrance P. Riordan, Frederick P. Baxendale, Susan A. de Shazer, Edward J. Kinbacher, Jeana L. F. Svoboda, Milton C. Engelke, Leonard A. Wit, Jr.
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Patent number: PP9847Abstract: A vegetatively reproduced buffalograss cultivar, named 315 Buffalograss, is distinguished by its excellent dark green color, high density, low growth habit, drought resistance, heat and cold tolerance, wear tolerance, low maintenance requirements and slow rate of establishment.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 1995Date of Patent: April 1, 1997Assignee: Board of Regents, University of Nebraska LincolnInventors: Terrance P. Riordan, Susan A. de Shazer Steele, Milton C. Engelke, Leonard A. Wit, Jr., Frederick P. Baxendale, Jeana L. F. Svoboda, Jennifer M. Johnson-Cicalese, Edward J. Kinbacher
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Patent number: PP27393Abstract: ‘DALSA 0605’ is a new variety of St. Augustinegrass distinguished by having high tolerance to grey leaf spot disease, significantly reduced levels of fecundity and juvenile development of Southern chinch bugs, and superior drought resistance conferred through a combination of tolerance to drying soil, deep genetic rooting potential, and rapid recovery following drought, as disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Ambika Chandra, Anthony D. Genovesi, Milton C. Engelke
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Patent number: PP30653Abstract: ‘DALZ 0102’ is a new variety of zoysiagrass distinguished by having superior turf quality, rapid rate of establishment, rapid recovery rate following damage, comparable cold hardiness, good shade tolerance, good fall color retention, high shoot density, low seedhead number, good resistance to bluegrass billbug, excellent resistance to zoysiagrass mite, good resistance to dollar spot, and good resistance to take-all patch, as disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Milton C. Engelke, Anthony D. Genovesi
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Patent number: PP31464Abstract: The new and distinct zoysiagrass variety described herein is a Z. matrella x Z. japonica F1 hybrid named ‘KSUZ 0802’. ‘KSUZ 0802’ can be distinguished by its superior turf quality, fine-textured leaves, increased resistance to bluegrass billbug (Sphenophorus parvulus Ghyllenhaal), and cold tolerance that is comparable to zoysiagrass varieties adapted to the transition zone growing region in the U.S.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignees: The Texas A&M University System, Kansas State University Research FoundationInventors: Ambika Chandra, Milton C. Engelke, Anthony D. Genovesi, Jack Fry