Recreational Turf Or Pasture Grass Patents (Class PLT/388)
Bermuda grass (Class PLT/389)
Zoysia grass (Class PLT/390)
Buffalo grass (Class PLT/391)
St. augustine grass (Class PLT/392)
Bluegrass (Class PLT/393)
  • Cynodon dactylon plant named 'CD08'
    Publication number: 20160338249
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cynodon dactylon plant named ‘CD08’, characterized by its dark green leaf color, medium leaf blade width, dense foliage canopy, low seed head production, vigorous growth habit and the uniformity and stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventor: Samuel Robert McCoy, JR.
  • Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro) Hack plant named 'SS-0705'
    Publication number: 20160150712
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Centipedegrass named ‘SS-0705’, is characterized by its green stolons, white flowers, short inflorescence, short and narrow leaf blades, compared to other Centipedegrass varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventor: Tobey Andrew Wagner, SR.
  • Eremochloa ophiuroides (Munro) Hack plant named ' SS-0607'
    Publication number: 20160050836
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Centipedegrass named ‘SS-0607’, is characterized by its green and purple stolons, white and purple flowers, long leaf blades, aggressive root system fast lateral growth, compared to other Centipedegrass varieties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventor: Tobey Andrew Wagner, SR.
  • Festuca arundinacea plant named KT12
    Publication number: 20150351304
    Abstract: A new and distinct turf grass cultivar of Festuca arundinacea plant named ‘KT12’, characterized by the combination of a large number of rhizomes, long rhizomes, and a dense growth habit; characteristics which translate to a highly aesthetic turf grass that exhibits improved environmental tolerances and lower production and maintenance input costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • Low-maintenance lawn seed mixtures and use thereof
    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
  • Seashore Paspalum turfgrass named 'Aloha'
    Publication number: 20120198592
    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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventor: Brian T. Scully
  • Cynodon dactylon plant named 'LEG13A'
    Publication number: 20090271900
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cynodon dactylon plant named ‘LEG13A’, characterized by its fast speed of growth, very low seed head production, medium-strong plant density, strong sod strength, dark green leaf color and freedom from disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventor: Todd Layt
  • Tall fescue variety having rhizomes
    Patent number: 6677507
    Abstract: A tall fescue variety known as breeder's code Bar Fa 08PB and seed used to produce the grass are provided. Methods of using the grass plant and the seed are also provided. This grass is suitable for use in turf (lawns, pastures, golf courses, sod, and other areas where excellent turf quality is desired) and forage pastures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2004
    Assignee: Barenbrug USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacobus de Bruijn
  • Seashore paspalum 'SDX-1'
    Publication number: 20020095707
    Abstract: A novel seashore paspalum cultivar (Paspalum vaginatum) is disclosed. The ‘SDX-1’ cultivar is characterized by having a fine texture, greater sod strength, increased rooting, improved color, improved density, and greater salinity tolerance. The cultivar is particularly well suited for golf courses, grass tennis lawns, lawn bowls, lawns, and athletic fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Publication date: July 18, 2002
    Inventors: Michael DePew, Stewart Bennett, Paul H. Tillman
  • Turfgrass cultivars of agrositis idahoensis
    Patent number: 5981853
    Abstract: An Agrostis idatioensis turfgrass variety is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, the plants, and to methods of producing an Agrostis plant having the characteristic of average leaf blade width of less than 1.85 mm wide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Jacklin Seed Company
    Inventor: Andrew Douglas Brede
  • Turfgrass cultivars of Zoysia sinica
    Patent number: 5977450
    Abstract: A Zoysia sinica turfgrass variety is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, the plants, and to methods for producing a Zoysia plant having the characteristic of a seedhead density of greater than zero.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Jacklin Seed Company
    Inventor: Andrew Douglas Brede
  • Seashore paspalum plant ‘Sea Isle 1’
    Patent number: PP12665
    Abstract: A vegetatively reproduced seashore paspalum cultivar, developed from a segregating seed collection of unknown parentage, is named ‘Sea Isle 1’. It is distinguished by high tolerance to salinity, dark green color, fine textured leaves, and high turf quality and density. These distinguishing characteristics make it particularly suitable as a turfgrass for lawns and golf courses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronny R. Duncan
  • Seashore paspalum ‘SGX-6’
    Patent number: PP13100
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of seashore paspalum grass is disclosed. The ‘SGX-6’ variety is characterized by its fine texture when closely mown and its superior tolerance to salt, drought, and soil hypoxic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventors: Stewart T. Bennett, Michael DePew
  • Seashore paspalum ‘SFX-14’
    Patent number: PP13105
    Abstract: A novel seashore paspalum cultivar (Paspalum vaginatum) is disclosed. The ‘SFX-14’ cultivar is characterized by having a fine texture when closely mown, superior tolerance to salt, drought, and soil hypoxic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Inventors: Stewart T. Bennett, Michael DePew
  • Seashore paspalum ‘SDX-1’
    Patent number: PP13294
    Abstract: A novel seashore paspalum cultivar (Paspalum vaginatum) is disclosed. The ‘SDX-1’ cultivar is characterized by having a fine texture, greater sod strength, increased rooting, improved color, improved density, and greater salinity tolerance. The cultivar is particularly well suited for golf courses, grass tennis lawns, lawn bowls, lawns, and athletic fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Inventors: Michael DePew, Stewart Bennett, Paul H. Tillman
  • Centipedegrass plant named ‘BA-417’
    Patent number: PP20812
    Abstract: A newly discovered, and asexually prorogated genotype of Centipedegrass with a distinct set of agronomic, horticultural, and morphological traits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventors: Brian Thomas Scully, Robert Lee Beiriger, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Joseph Bryan Unruh, Russell Toshio Nagata
  • Glyceria plant named `Gly-P`
    Patent number: PP11428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a variety obtained by selecting and cross-breeding those individuals producing the insect resistance substance peramine from Glyceria ischyroneura Steud. growing wild in various districts of Japan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: Shibaura Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Satoshi Shinozaki, Hiroyuki Sano, Naoya Hiruma, Takahiro Imada, Munehiro Noda, Fumiyoshi Akaike, Sachiko Yamashima, Madoka Kon
  • plant named KT12
    Patent number: PP27464
    Abstract: A new and distinct turf grass cultivar of Festuca arundinacea plant named ‘KT12’, characterized by the combination of a large number of rhizomes, long rhizomes, and a dense growth habit; characteristics which translate to a highly aesthetic turf grass that exhibits improved environmental tolerances and lower production and maintenance input costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventor: Todd Anthony Layt
  • (Munro) Hack plant named ‘SS-0607’
    Patent number: PP27565
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Centipedegrass named ‘SS-0607’, is characterized by its green and purple stolons, white and purple flowers, long leaf blades, aggressive root system fast lateral growth, compared to other Centipedegrass varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Inventor: Tobey Andrew Wagner, Sr.
  • plant named ‘Cool as Ice’
    Patent number: PP27651
    Abstract: A new, distinct Festuca plant as shown and described, characterized by gray green new growth that quickly matures to blue giving the plant better heat tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventor: Brent Horvath
  • (Munro) Hack plant named ‘SS-0705’
    Patent number: PP31177
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Centipedegrass named ‘SS-0705’, is characterized by its green stolons, white flowers, short inflorescence, short and narrow leaf blades, compared to other Centipedegrass varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Inventor: Tobey Andrew Wagner, Sr.
  • plant named ‘FCB2017’
    Patent number: PP32565
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Festuca glauca plant named ‘FCB2017’ that is characterized by its very compact plant habit, its blue-green foliage, and its stiff and non-cascading foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Inventor: Gerrit Johannes van Buren
  • Centipedegrass named ‘Tift TC458’
    Patent number: PP35758
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Centipedegrass named ‘Tift TC458’ is provided. The new and distinct variety has excellent turf quality, increased seed head production, and increased nematode resistance as compared to similar commercial centipedegrass. The sexually and asexually reproduced diploid variety is reliably propagated both vegetatively and by seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne W. Hanna, Brian Schwartz, Sameer Khanal, J. Earl Elsner