Patents by Inventor Russell T. Nagata

Russell T. Nagata 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. Augustine grass plant named ‘NUF-76’
    Patent number: PP21280
    Abstract: Perennial St. Augustinegrass having plant hopper and southern chinch bug insect resistance, narrow leaf blades and slower leaf extension rates over time when compared with other St. Augustinegrass varieties thus requiring less frequent mowing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell T. Nagata, Philip Busey
  • Seashore Paspalum turfgrass named ‘Aloha’
    Patent number: PP23333
    Abstract: A newly discovered, and asexually propagated genotype of Seashore Paspalum turfgrass with a distinct set of agronomic, horticultural, morphological, and insect resistant traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Scully, Russell T. Nagata, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Gregg S. Nuessly, Ronald H. Cherry
  • Zoysiagrass plant named ‘BA-189’
    Patent number: PP23716
    Abstract: A newly discovered, and asexually reproduced genotype of Zoysiagrass with a distinct set of foliar, floral and agronomic traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian T. Scully, Russell T. Nagata, Dorothy M. Sistrunk