Class 47/1.01F - Modified earth's surface, e.g., sod, turf, reinforced

Subclass of Class 47 - Plant husbandry
No. of patents: 52
Last issue date: 06/14/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
7958669	Liftable turfing systems A liftable support structure for a turf system, the support structure comprising a skeletal framework having an open based structure with upstanding sides and at least two parallel spaced cross beams, the framework defining open subsections, each subsection having a...	06/14/2011
7676987	Greening structure A greening structure comprising a plant-cultivatable planting portion on a water-reserving portion and laid on a pavement for forming a greening area. The greening structure further comprises post-shaped members provided substantially consecutively from a portion wh...	03/16/2010
7171780	Surface for the growing of turf forming grasses and other plants An artificial surface for the growing of turf forming grasses and other plants, comprising a mixture of rubber, a polymer modified bitumen emulsion and slow release, plant nutrient containing particles, mixed in sufficient proportions and to a substantially even dis...	02/06/2007
6689447	Artificial surface with integrated thermal regulation for sports and other uses A synthetic grass surface includes widely spaced rows of ribbons projecting from a flexible backing sheet. Thermal regulating means are attached to the backing sheet in the spaces between the rows of the ribbons. A relatively thick infill layer is dispose...	02/10/2004
6606819	Modifying reagents and modified organic media for plant culture Organic media are derived from natural organic materials, which are coconut dust, simple coconut dust, or those containing coconut staple fibers, coconut pericarp chips, and are beaten bark, which is both broadleaf trees and needleleaf trees, and sawdust....	08/19/2003
6562331	Mating disruption methods for the control of insect pests A mating disruption method for the control of insect pests comprises releasing a sex pheromone in a field wherein an adsorption of the sex pheromone to a soil in the field is decreased....	05/13/2003
6421953	Putting green conditioner A system for modifying the surface temperature and/or relative humidity of golf greens or other grass playing fields by applying temperature controlled air and/or a water mist through pop-up nozzles. The nozzles are controlled by a central control panel w...	07/23/2002
6419422	Underground irrigation method and system An irrigation system comprising an energized cooling system for cooling the fluid to a temperature below ground temperature, colosed-loop condensation piping buried under ground surface and an energized fluid circulating arrangement for circulating the fl...	07/16/2002
6389745	Sheet for growing grass seeds and grass seed mat using same A sheet for sprouting of grass seed and for safeguarding early grass growth and an improved mat containing such sheet for growing lawns or other vegetation on soil. The sheet for sprouting of grass seeds has an upper layer of a transparent vinyl plastic o...	05/21/2002
6311426	Diatomaceous earth-biochemical fertilizer compositions Soil treatment and fertilizer compositions comprising: A) a calcined diatomaceous earth; B) an effective quantity of beneficial microorganisms that a) enhance plant growth and, where applicable, crop production, and/or b) control various types of pathogens in ...	11/06/2001
6293045	Biodegradable mulch mat Mulch mat comprising an air and water-permeable, light-impermeable, open celled, composite of granular material and biodegradable fibers in a binder matrix prepared from a foam precursor. Disclosed biodegradable fibers include cellulosic fibers such as sh...	09/25/2001
6247267	Method for stabilizing natural turf with dual primary stabilizer A stabilized turf (10) particularly suitable for athletic fields includes a mat (18) interposed between upper (24) and lower (16) layers of growth media, the mat (18) having a horizontally disposed, biodegradable primary backing (22) and generally upwardl...	06/19/2001
6183532	Method for sterilizing soils The present invention relates to a method for sterilizing soils and of the equipment related thereto. The method includes sequentially at least the following phases: dispersion into the soil of at least one compound, solid, liquid or gaseous, able to reac...	02/06/2001
6158168	Vegetation element for greening artificial level expanses A vegetation element for the greening of artificial expanses, made from a mixture of organic substrate particles, nutrients and synthetic material components; this mixture, by the addition of plastic foam components and binders being combined to form a un...	12/12/2000
6148559	Fruit tree budding control method and apparatus Disclosed herein is a system and method for saving crops by preventing premature bud formation on various agriculturally-valuable flora. The method consists in maintaining the temperature of an effective amount of the roots of a plant below that temperatu...	11/21/2000
6035577	Temporarily stabilized natural turf A temporarily stabilized natural turf conforms to a foundation of uniform or nonuniform topography, for instance a golf course green, and includes a flexible biodegradable primary backing with biodegradable fibers tufted thereto, an upper sand-based fill ...	03/14/2000
6018909	Subsurface soil conditioning Soil profiles of sports fields, such as those in stadiums and golf courses, are treated by injecting or suctioning gases and water by means of buried horizontal pipe arrays or by vertical penetrators. The extent of soil treatment is controlled by measurem...	02/01/2000
5924238	Apparatus for growing organisms by moist air The apparatus for growing organisms by moist air comprises the closed moistening tank having water therein, and the mixing chamber on the surface of said water, the nozzle and air pump for releasing air bubbles into the said water, the moist air outlet pr...	07/20/1999
5880343	Grass and method of introducing endophytic fungi into a grass To provide a grass having improved characteristics, an endophyte having endophytic fungi which produce an insect-resistant alkaloid is artificially introduced into a grass by inoculation so that the endophyte lives in and infects the grass....	03/09/1999
5860770	Method of soil erosion control A composition is provided to control soil erosion and for conditioning soil to prevent fugitive dust and stabilizing roadway surfaces. the composition contains monomeric resins, enzymes, surfactants and water. The composition can be sprayed onto the soil ...	01/19/1999
5860244	Sod handling system We provide methods and apparatus for handling sod which includes a washing machine in which the water is recycled and during recycling the soil removed from the sod is delivered for reuse. We also provide a method of delivering and take up of rolls of sod...	01/19/1999
5850708	Surface for sports and other uses An improved playing surface including a synthetic turf base positioned atop a foundation. The synthetic turf base includes synthetic grass fibers secured to a backing material. The synthetic turf base also includes a surface layer of growth medium intermi...	12/22/1998
5755858	Synthetic topsoil composition A topsoil composition comprising an alumina clay, an organic compost and sand effective to nurture and sustain plants. The proportions of the ingredients are chosen to provide good nutrients to plants, good water retention and good water drainage properti...	05/26/1998
5723720	Process for the development of endophyte-infected plants Beneficial endophytes which live within certain plants are known to provide desirable, cost-effective biological insect control. Many naturally occurring grasses host symbiotic endophytic fungi. However, beneficial endophytes have never been found in seve...	03/03/1998
5651213	Production of sod using a soil-less sand based root medium The present invention relates to a soil-less sand based root zone medium for the production of sod. The present invention is also directed to a method for the production of sod using a soil-less sand based root zone medium and a sod mat produced by the me...	07/29/1997
5624838	Kit containing colored plant culture medium A sterilized plant culture medium comprising a dye in an amount which imparts a visible color to the culture medium and which permits seed germination is provided which is useful for attracting children, for observing and studying seed germination, root a...	04/29/1997
5617671	Method for growing turfgrass indoors under reduced light conditions A method for growing turfgrass indoors on an activity field under reduced light conditions, The method uses a Type II plant growth regulator (PGR) and particular conditions for growth, The result is a high quality activity field of turfgrass capable of wi...	04/08/1997
5590488	Sod handling We provide methods and apparatus for handling sod which includes a washing machine in which the water is recycled and during recycling the soil removed from the sod is delivered for reuse. We also provide a method of delivering and take up of rolls of sod...	01/07/1997
5406745	Honeycomb grassplanting unit A honeycomb grass planting unit includes a hexagonal body with six peripheral walls extending vertically and including a plurality of soilpots and a central fence therein. The soilpots are interconnected by plates to reinforce the structure. Holes are for...	04/18/1995
5397368	Specialty sod mats constructed of nonwoven fabric New specialty sod mats are described. The sod mats use a nonwoven sod reinforcement of low strength to provide ease of handling, good sod mat propagation characteristics and easy dispersal into the soil by rototilling or other means when the mats are no l...	03/14/1995
5346514	Versatile plant sod mat and method for propagation A new, improved herb, vegetable, flower, and groundcover sod mat suitable for many landscape applications. The improvement comprises growing either plant seeds seedlings, plant plugs, rooted cuttings or root divisions in a planting medium so that the root...	09/13/1994
5344470	Sod mats constructed of stable fibers and a degradable matrix material New sod mats are described. The sod mats are reinforced with a coherent sheet of stable fibers and degradable matrix material. The sod reinforcements are easy to manufacture and handle. The sod mats have good of handling characteristics, good sod mat prop...	09/06/1994
5301466	Production of sod using a soil-less sand based root zone medium The present invention relates to a soil-less sand based root zone medium for the production of sod. The present invention is also directed to a method for the production of sod using a soil-less sand based root zone medium and a sod mat produced by the me...	04/12/1994
5293714	Method and apparatus for cleaning sod A method and apparatus for cleaning sod being transported on a perforate conveyor belt which includes at least one vibratory position and a powered brush position for removing the earth from the sod. This method and apparatus may be attached to a farm veh...	03/15/1994
5064308	Gravity drainage system for athletic fields and method therefor A gravity sub-drainage system for drainage of level-graded natural grass athletic fields. A plurality of parallel trenches are formed in a level-graded subgrade beneath the surface of the field. A main drainage system is provided at the lowest point of th...	11/12/1991
4916855	Reinforcing a grassed surface It is highly desirable to reinforce the grassed surface layer of a sports ground in order to reduce damage to the surface, e.g. from horse racing or from playing football. In order to provide a good surface layer, a biaxially-orientated, integrally-extrud...	04/17/1990
4812339	Artificial soil and construction of bed soil for putting green using artificial soil According to the present invention, an artificial soil, which has compound effects, and is used in a wide range, and is easy to handle, is obtained by mixing Shirasu, fine particles of fossils, pulverized organic materials and soil-aggregating agent powde...	03/14/1989
4799822	Profile elements, particularly for supply and/or removal of substances from environmental and/or flow material Profile elements are provided for enriching or purifying substances that have different states, i.e., an environmental material and a fluid material. The profile elements for supply or removal of fluid substances to or from granulated, fibrous, or soil-li...	01/24/1989
4679963	Playground construction A playground construction comprises an earthen floor beneath the surface of the earth, a trough extending downwardly beneath the floor and having drainage means therein. The floor and trough are lined with a water pervious fabric and an aggregate of drain...	07/14/1987
4662946	Strengthening a matrix Pieces of strips of flexible, open plastics mesh structure are randomly embedded in a matrix without creating a substantial amount of extra void space in the matrix, to strengthen the matrix. Each piece or strip comprises more than one mesh opening, has t...	05/05/1987

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Class 47/1.01F - Modified earth's surface, e.g., sod, turf, reinforced