Joseph E Motz, 702286 Elstun Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230

6800339, Oct 5, 2004

Aug 5, 2003

10/634217

Joseph E. Motz - Cincinnati OH
Mark A. Heinlein - Cincinnati OH
Stephen L. Linville - Rydal GA

Coevin Licensing, LLC - Chatsworth GA

A01N 300

428 17, 428 85, 428 87, 428143, 428147, 428149, 428150, 405 36

A synthetic turf comprises a backing with a plurality of pile filaments secured to the backing and extending upwardly therefrom and filled with particulate fill material. The fill material comprises a lower ballast layer of gravel residing on the backing and an upper layer of resilient particles above the lower layer. The lower layer of gravel provides weight and stability to hold down the synthetic turf without migrating to the surface. The upper layer provides cushioning and uniform resilience for the synthetic turf while the pile filaments create a grass-like appearance for the playing surface.

2003011, Jun 26, 2003

Dec 21, 2001

10/028221

Joseph Motz - Cincinnati OH, US
Mark Heinlein - Cincinnati OH, US
Stephen Linville - Rydal GA, US

A01N003/00

428/017000

A synthetic turf comprises a backing with a plurality of pile filaments secured to the backing and extending upwardly therefrom and filled with particulate fill material. The pile filaments create a grass-like appearance for the playing surface. The fill material comprises a lower ballast layer of gravel residing on the backing and an upper layer of resilient particles above the lower layer. The lower layer of gravel provides weight and stability to hold down the synthetic turf without migrating to the surface. The upper layer provides cushioning and uniform resilience for the synthetic turf.

2004022, Nov 18, 2004

Oct 9, 2003

10/682442

Joseph Motz - Cincinnati OH, US
Mark Heinlein - Cincinnati OH, US

B32B033/00
B32B003/02
D04H011/00

428/092000, 428/085000, 428/095000, 428/087000, 428/097000

An infilled artificial surface has natural grass-like play characteristics due to the use of two distinct groups of fibers extending upwardly from a backing, and a stabilizing fill material residing on the backing, with a first upper group of fibers simulating grass plants and extending above the infill and a second lower group of preferably texturized fibers extending upward from the backing to the top of, but not above, the fill. With this structure, substantially all of the fill material is stabilized within the vertical level of the second lower group of fibers. This second group of fibers “locks” the fill material in place and helps to promote consistent and uniform play characteristics which closely simulate natural grass, with a “foot feel” of natural turf. This structure also improves the durability of this playing surface, compared to prior infilled surfaces.

2005004, Feb 24, 2005

Oct 4, 2004

10/958133

Joseph Motz - Cincinnati OH, US
Mark Heinlein - Cincinnati OH, US
Stephen Linville - Rydal GA, US

Coevin Technologies, LLC - Chatsworth GA

A41G001/00
A01N003/00
E03F001/00

405043000, 428017000, 405229000, 405036000

A method of constructing a multi-layered athletic field includes installing surface and subsurface layers over a foundation. The subsurface layer comprises a backing with a plurality of pile filaments secured thereto and extending upwardly to a desired level. A subsurface particulate fill material resides on the subsurface backing, to surround and support the subsurface pile filaments at the desired level, so that the filaments and the particulate are about the same height. This height, and the composition of the subsurface particulate fill material, are selected to achieve a desired degree of shock absorption for the athletic field. The subsurface particles may be retained, as by a hardened liquid binder sprayed thereon. Thereafter, the surface layer is installed on top of the subsurface layer. The surface layer forms the athletic playing surface, and has selectable playing characteristics determined by the corresponding structural features of the subsurface layer, particularly with respect to the composition and height of the subsurface particulate.

2012006, Mar 22, 2012

Aug 10, 2011

13/206723

Joseph E. Motz - Cincinnati OH, US
David P. Motz - Cincinnati OH, US

TECHNOLOGY LICENSING CORP. - Newtown OH

B65H 23/04

242416

A method and device for installing synthetic turf uses a motorized turf rollout vehicle and a frame removably carried by the vehicle, the frame holding a roll of synthetic turf on a spindle at a first, forward end thereof. The roll and spindle are held in an orientation that is transverse to the first forward direction, and have a transverse dimension that extends beyond that of the vehicle. As the vehicle moves forward in the first direction, the vehicle engages and pulls the roll of turf, and the vehicle also moves on top of the just-unrolled portion of the turf. This accurately and efficiently places the turf on and over the base, in a desired position. Because the vehicle moves on top of the just unrolled section of turf, the present invention eliminates direct contact with, and disruption to, the underlying prepared base. This method and device reduces the time and cost associated with locating a roll of synthetic turf over a base during the installation of an athletic field, compared to prior installation methods.

6216389, Apr 17, 2001

Dec 30, 1999

9/476775

Joseph E. Motz - Cincinnati OH
Mark A. Heinlein - Cincinnati OH

Technology Licensing Corp. - Cincinnati OH

A01B 7900

47 581

A stabilized natural turf surface particularly suitable for athletic fields includes a mat interposed between upper and lower layers of growth media, the mat having a woven biodegradable backing and upwardly extending artificial fibers secured thereto, wherein the fibers extend well above the top of the upper layer. Natural grass plants grow in the upper layer, with the crowns being located in the upper layer of growth media and the roots extending down through the backing and into the lower layer. The mat helps to stabilize root growth, particularly during the first few years. The biodegradability of the backing results in its eventual decomposition, so that after a predetermined time the turf surface may be aerated all the way down to the lower layer without adversely affecting the mat and the mat can be top dressed beginning immediately after turf growth occurs. The biodegradability also prevents the creation of an agronomic barrier between the upper and lower layers.

D380813, Jul 8, 1997

Aug 29, 1995

D/043388

Joseph E. Motz - Cincinnati OH
Mark A. Heinlein - Cincinnati OH
James B. Goddard - Powell OH
Carl Tyner - Hamilton OH

The Motz Group - Cinti OH
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. - Cincinnati OH

2301

D23265

6094860, Aug 1, 2000

Nov 11, 1998

9/189704

Joseph E. Motz - Cincinnati OH
Mark A. Heinlein - Cincinnati OH
Steve Linville - Rydal GA

Technology Licensing Corp. - Cincinnati OH

A01B 7900

47 581

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 upwardly extending fibers (20) secured thereto, wherein the fibers (20) extend above the upper layer (24) of growth media. Natural grass plants (26) extend upwardly above the upper layer (24), with the roots extending down through the backing (22) and into the lower layer (16). The mat (18) stabilizes root growth, particularly during initial grow in. The biodegradability of the primary backing (22) results in a loss of all or most of its horizontal structural integrity within a predetermined time period. The primary backing (22) may be treated with a decomposition agent to control the predetermined time period for decomposition, a stabilizing agent to assist in holding the upright fibers (20) or a growth agent for the natural turf grass. The mat (18) may also include a reinforcement primary backing (122a), to which the fibers (20) may be secured along with the biodegradable primary, or the reinforcement primary could stand alone, above or below the biodegradable primary.