Bluegrass Patents (Class PLT/393)
  • Publication number: 20220354039
    Abstract: ‘DALBG 1201’ is an F1 hybrid bluegrass with exceptional turfgrass quality, dark green color, high shoot density, medium-fine leaf texture, and ability to persist under a range of environmental stresses typically encountered in the southern United States.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Ambika CHANDRA, James C. READ
  • Publication number: 20220142031
    Abstract: A novel variety of the microalga Haematococcus pluvialis (syn. H. lacustris), named ‘KAS1601-WG7’ is primarily characterized by a yellow and motile cell body during propagation transitioning to a red and motile cell body under pigment accumulation conditions. The cells contain negligible chlorophyll. It has fast growth under heterotrophic cultivation for ease of propagation and shows high carotenogenesis under dark heterotrophic cultivation. The highly pigmented non-encysted cells are attractive for ease of extraction and for high digestibility, including as whole cells, to release a mixture of oils, proteins, pigments, and other components desirable for use in food, feeds, cosmetics and dietary supplements, and excellent storage as biomass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Robert J. Schurr
  • Patent number: 9386755
    Abstract: Turfgrass varieties with desirable looking turf when mowed infrequently are provided. Also provided is a method of producing a turfgrass plant having desirable looking turf when mowed infrequently. The turfgrass plants of the present invention display green leaf chlorophyll concentrations above 1.8 mg/g and a field insitu CM-1000 chlorophyll meter reading of 341.7 or higher, as well as high general turfgrass quality ratings. The turfgrass plants of the present invention retain a dark green color even when scalped back by infrequent mowing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: J.R. SIMPLOT COMPANY
    Inventor: Andrew Douglas Brede
  • Patent number: 8464650
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to turf grass seed mixtures for a low maintenance lawns and uses thereof. The lawn established from the specific seed varieties blended in certain proportions as described in the disclosure has a slow growth rate and deep roots and grows well in many regions across North America and elsewhere in the world. Because the lawn requires little watering or fertilizer and is hardy and naturally insect-tolerant, it is safe and environmentally friendly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Pearl's Premium, Inc.
    Inventor: B. Jackson Madnick
  • Publication number: 20100242145
    Abstract: A variety of Kentucky bluegrass produced vegetatively by rhizomes, tillers and apomictic caryopses, distinguished by a unique combination of characters including coarse leaf blade width and high dry matter yield under grazing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Inventor: Virginia Lehman
  • Publication number: 20100024086
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Kentucky Bluegrass named ‘NE-KYB-05-001’ (trade name Bella), is characterized by its vegetative only propagation, improved shade and drought tolerance, dwarf-like and dense growth habit, dark green foliage and shorter leaves compared to other Kentucky bluegrass varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Robert C. Shearman, Terrance P. Riordan, Leonard A. Wit, JR.
  • Patent number: PP18439
    Abstract: A hybrid variety of (Texas bluegrass×Kentucky bluegrass)×Kentucky bluegrass as described, characterized by a moderately rapid establishment; a light green, dense turf; a wide leaf blade; aggressive rhizome growth; a reduced level of cotton on the seed; and a low to medium-low seed yield potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Hardison, Jay B. Burr, James R. Frelich, George Marquez
  • Patent number: PP18467
    Abstract: A hybrid variety of Texas bluegrass×Kentucky bluegrass as described, characterized by rapid establishment; a light green, dense turf; a wide leaf blade; aggressive rhizome growth; a reduced level of cotton on the seed; and a medium to high seed yield potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Hardison, Jay B. Burr, James R. Frelich, George Marquez
  • Patent number: PP18934
    Abstract: A hybrid variety of (Texas bluegrass×Kentucky bluegrass)×Kentucky bluegrass is described, characterized by a moderately rapid establishment; dark green color; short plant height; semi-erect growth habit; short tiller culms; a moderately wide leaf blade; large seed; short flag leaf; moderately aggressive rhizome growth; high cold resistance; and high resistance to rust and dollarspot diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Hardison, Jay B. Burr, James R. Frelich, George Marquez
  • Patent number: PP21045
    Abstract: A hybrid variety of Texas bluegrass×Kentucky bluegrass as described, characterized by rapid establishment; a medium dark green, dense turf; a medium wide leaf blade; aggressive spreading growth; a reduced level of cotton on the seed; and a medium to high seed yield potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: SMG Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay B. Burr, George Marquez, James R. Frelich, John R. Hardison
  • Patent number: PP21192
    Abstract: A hybrid variety of Texas bluegrass×Kentucky bluegrass as described, characterized by rapid establishment; a light green, dense turf; a wide leaf blade; aggressive rhizome growth; a reduced level of cotton on the seed; and a medium to high seed yield potential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Hardison, Jay B. Burr, James R. Frelich, George Marquez
  • Patent number: PP21348
    Abstract: A variety of Kentucky bluegrass produced vegetatively by rhizomes, tillers and apomictic caryopses, distinguished by a unique combination of characters including coarse leaf blade width and high dry matter yield under grazing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Inventor: Virginia Lehman
  • Patent number: PP11520
    Abstract: A variety of Kentucky bluegrass plant having a high level of resistance to powdery mildew and a medium to high level of resistance to leaf spot, summer patch, melting out and brown patch; a deep green color throughout the growing season; the ability to form a medium to high quality turf under a wide variety of environmental conditions; a moderately narrow leaf blade; excellent winter color under mild winter conditions; and a high level of seed yielding capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Virgil D. Meier, Jay B. Burr
  • Patent number: PP11536
    Abstract: A variety of Kentucky bluegrass having a medium level of resistance to melting out, brownpatch, crown rust, summer patch and powdery mildew; a medium green color throughout the growing season, the ability to form a medium to high quality, dense turf under a variety of environmental conditions; relatively short and heavy seeds and a high level of seed yielding capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Virgil D. Meier, Jay B. Burr
  • Patent number: PP11647
    Abstract: A variety of Kentucky bluegrass having a high level of resistance to powdery mildew and a medium to high level of resistance to melting out, leaf spot, and brown patch; a medium green color throughout the growing season; excellent winter color during mild winters; the ability to form a medium quality turf under a wide variety of environmental conditions; a coarse textured turf; and a high level of seed yielding capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Virgil D. Meier, Jay B. Burr
  • Patent number: PP25683
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Kentucky Bluegrass named ‘NE-KYB-05-001’ (trade name Bella), is characterized by its vegetative only propagation, improved shade and drought tolerance, dwarf-like and dense growth habit, dark green foliage and shorter leaves compared to other Kentucky bluegrass varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Inventors: Robert C. Shearman, Terrance P. Riordan, Leonard A. Wit, Jr.
  • Patent number: PP33776
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Sorghastrum plant named ‘MNYG318153’ that is characterized by its upright growth habit that does not lodge or fall over, its wide foliage that is olive green in color, its early blooming habit, and its large flowers that are yellow in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
    Inventor: Mary Hockenberry Meyer
  • Patent number: PP34353
    Abstract: ‘TAES 5701’ is an F1 hybrid bluegrass with exceptional turfgrass quality, establishment rate, seasonal color, shoot density, fine leaf texture, and ability to persist under a range of environmental stresses typically encountered in the southern United States.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Ambika Chandra, James Read
  • Patent number: PP34672
    Abstract: ‘DALBG 1201’ is an F1 hybrid bluegrass with exceptional turfgrass quality, dark green color, high shoot density, medium-fine leaf texture, and ability to persist under a range of environmental stresses typically encountered in the southern United States.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Ambika Chandra, James C. Read