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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8171668 | Spectrally selective grow tube A spectrally selective grow tube or tree shelter that improves the establishment of woody plant forms by reduction and/or elimination of certain biotic and abiotic stress factors. The grow tube may provide an enhanced micro climate that is humid and rich in CO2... | 05/08/2012 |
| 7762019 | Plant protective cover This invention relates to a plant protective cover of a translucent polymeric material including at least one transmission spectrum modifier for minimizing the transmission in the ultraviolet range up to 350 nm; and for adjusting the transmission in the visible ligh... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7523584 | Weather protection device for the protection of special plant cultures sensitive to moisture A weather protection device for the protection of moisture or sunlight sensitive specialized cultures of plant cultivation is proposed, with at least a largely watertight protective skin that is attached to a carrier unit, which safely ensures an effective protectio... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7357365 | Extendable/retractable support column An extendable and retractable column which is formed from at least three linked sections. The linked sections include a plurality of individual sections linked end to end. As the linked sections are extended, each of the individual sections of the linked chains enga... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7169222 | Multilayer interference pigments Multilayer interference pigment consisting of a transparent carrier material coated with alternating layers of metal oxides of low and high refractive index, the difference in the refractive indices being at least 0.1, which is obtainable by alternate coating of the... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7047992 | Lawn chair screen and cover The lawn chair screen and cover is an enclosure system for lawn or folding chairs to protect the occupant from flying insects. The lawn chair screen and cover is made of fabric mesh and supported by a frame structure that may connect to the chair by rope, hook and l... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7017299 | Gardening cage apparatus and system A gardening cage having self-irrigating and self-fertilizing devices. In a typical embodiment, the cage includes panels having a frame that includes a plurality of horizontal and vertical rungs. The panels are connected so that rungs of respective panels cascade wit... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6976334 | Outdoor planter system An outdoor planter system with a central opening through which a plant may grow. The planter portion surrounding the central opening is inwardly and downwardly sloped, generally impervious to liquid and light, and thereby directs liquid to the central opening while ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966145 | Fire ant trap A fire ant trap for eradicating fire ants at a mound includes a domed enclosure having a lower rim peripherally engaging the mound and secured thereat by stakes. A tubular auger is threaded at the top end and has a perforated beveled tip that rotates into the top of... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6964128 | Flowerpot equipped with light-shade Growth of a plant can be properly controlled, when a flower pot made of a transparent plastic and detachable light shades to the flower pot for controlling light are employed, as growth and increase of roots of the plant being observed through the transparent flower... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6951254 | Soil manipulating tool A soil manipulating tool is disclosed which has a handle (12) and a soil penetrating portion (14). The soil penetrating portion (14) is formed from a helical or spiral rod or wire (13) which defines a cavity (18). The rod or wire (... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6901697 | Protective winter turf cover A protective winter turf cover is formed with a layered polyethylene laminated sheet with each layer having force striations running at an angle to the edge of the sheet and with the force striations of one layer at an angle to the force striations of the adjacent l... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6651381 | Synthetic resin molded material and method for its production A synthetic resin molded material characterized in that a thin film made of an oxide of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Si, Zr, Ti, Ta, Hf, Mo, W, Nb, Sn, In, Al and Zn, is formed by a dry method on a synthetic resin substrate hav... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6588143 | Tomato cone, garden accessory A cone shaped, multi-use garden accessory, consisting of a single unit. The cone body is open at each end. The base, or larger end, is formed by a rounded rim. The neck, or smaller end, has a tubular extension with prongs affixed. Stiffeners are arrayed w... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6442903 | Inflatable insulative covering An apparatus for regulating the transmission of energy through an energy transmissive structure having at least one energy transmissive panel comprising in combination at least one elongated support adjacent to the energy transmissive panel of the energy ... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6441059 | Agricultural method and materials for screening solar radiation Composite material for the screening of radiation, comprising a polymer, an additive and the customary stabilizers and processing aids necessary for the particular polymer. The additive is preferably an interference pigment.... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6401385 | Single fastener plant support ring for use with a T-shaped or U-shaped upright post The present invention is a plant support that can be used on either a T-shaped post or a U-shaped post. The support includes a ring for supporting the plant and a latching section which engages the post. The height of the support on the post can be easily... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6381900 | Hanging planter A hanging planter includes a bowl-like lower portion and a ring-like upper portion, with the upper portion nesting within the rim of the lower portion to provide a plant holding assembly. The upper edge of the lower portion and lower edge of the upper por... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6168840 | Stretched plastic film for agricultural use There is disclosed the provision of a plastic film for covering soil for use in cropping or covering a frame for greenhouse effect. At least part of the plastic film has been stretched beyond its yield point prior to application. In alternative forms, the... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6067747 | Plant greenhouse frost protector and growth enhancer A plant greenhouse frost protector and growth enhancer for use with seedlings or young plants. The protector is frusto-conically shaped and made of a light transparent, semi-transparent or translucent transmitting plastic material. The protector's base ha... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5675938 | Desert envitalization system with variable volume pneumatic polydome enclosure A variable volume pneumatic enclosure is provided. The enclosure includes a combination of fixed and ballast anchors for allowing the enclosure to expand and contract in order that a complete hydrologic cycle may be closed. The enclosure also includes a c... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5613320 | Self-supporting thermally-protective plant enclosure formed by self-standing container bodies A self-supporting thermally-protective plant enclosure includes a plurality of elongated hollow closure bodies each having a pair of outer and inner transparent walls. Each outer and inner wall are peripherally interconnected by a base, a top and a pair o... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5605007 | Fabric-vented greenhouse A greenhouse is disclosed having a raised central section of transparent or translucent flexible light-stabilized plastic material, and peripheral or vent sections substantially of open-weave scrim material formed from loosely woven thin and narrow strips... | 02/25/1997 |
| 5423148 | Reversible plant cage/greenhouse A dual purpose plant cage/greenhouse in an upright greenhouse configuration provides a stable structure that is resistant to being blown over and effectively protects a plant from harsh environmental conditions. In an inverted plant cage configuration, th... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5262233 | Agricultural film An agricultural film comprising a thermoplastic resin film containing an ethylene copolymer with a hindered amine in its side chain and having coated thereon an anti-fogging agent comprising an inorganic hydrophilic colloidal substance and a hydrophilic o... | 11/16/1993 |
| 5241782 | Wire-form crop cover support A support used for supporting a crop cover such as plastic sheet, cloth or netting that is often applied over crops in a field having a plurality of stakes which receive a plurality of the wire-form crop cover supports about their upper ends. The crop cov... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5179798 | Portable greenhouse A portable greenhouse is disclosed which comprises a support member which can be shaped to conform to the particular size of plants which are to be protected. Each support member comprises first and second rods which extend generally parallel to each othe... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5136805 | Transparent container containing living flower Described is an air-tight flexible transparent container containing at least one living flower immersed in an aqueous suspension. The article is useful (i) for display purposes; and/or (ii) for analysis of the head space in the container above the living ... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5076008 | Horticultural fabric cover A superabsorbent fabric cover (20) is provided for horticultural uses. The fabric cover includes an absorbent member (25) comprising a substrate which has been impregnated with a superabsorbent material. When the fabric cover is exposed to water the super... | 12/31/1991 |
| 5048228 | Composite agrotextile and its applications The agrotextile comprises a porous sheet (1), permeable to air and water and equipped in the direction of its longest dimension with added side strips (2, 3) intended to be buried in the soil for fastening the whole to the ground. The sheet is of woven, k... | 09/17/1991 |
| 5035078 | Tree protection and transparent wrapping Citrus tree is protected against freeze damage by wrap that keeps moisture from wrapped surface of tree. Wrap can be transparent to permit inspection and transparent wrap can also be used for packaging other products such as electrical components, particu... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4856228 | Tunnel system for care or seeds, plants and the like An air supported tunnel system for protecting soil rows of planted items by providing a cover thereover, the tunnel system includes a tunnel cover adapted to extend cover a longitudinally extending soil row, the covering being of plastic material and defi... | 08/15/1989 |
| 4850134 | Growth chamber with solar energy absorber Arrangement for greenhouses or growth rooms for enhancing the growth of plants and germination of seeds, comprising a bottom (4) and a plant supporting device (1) with holes or slots (2) for the flowing therethrough of climatically conditioned air, the de... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4837990 | Sheltering structures and a method of assembling same The invention provides a sheltering structure essentially constructed of a framework and a cover of sheet material. The structure includes a plurality of arched bars arranged in a plurality of rows, wherein at least most of the bars are supported at their... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4829707 | Plant protector This invention relates to covers for plants used to protect the plants from meteorological elements, insects, birds and other small animals. More particularly, it relates to a plant protector for protecting young bushes, shrubs, vegetable plants or flower... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4800673 | Arches driver An apparatus for driving arches into the ground for the making of a cultivation tunnel comprises a drum-like body made of a pair of wheels interconnected by three transverse arcuate arch supports and rotatably mounted on a chassis. The ends of the arcuate... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4798023 | Method of controlling environmental conditions in the proximity of vegetation or crops with the aid of protective sheeting, protective sheeting for use in this method, and a protective device comprising sheeting A method for controlling the environmental conditions in the proximity of vegetation or crops in the cultivation of plants is described in which use is made of protective sheets comprising a large number of microperforations having each a protruded rim, s... | 01/17/1989 |
| 4785576 | Plant support and protector An improved plant support device includes means for folding and/or disassembly for storage and comprises an anchor angle for added support. The improved plant support can be used in spaced apart multiples with additional supports therebetween. One form in... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4658538 | Machine for forming wire arches, and installing the ends of the arches in the ground A machine bends pieces of wire into an arch configuration, and then inserts the ends of the arch into the ground to form a support for a shelter film protecting a row of plants. An orbital system rotating on an axis parallel to the axis of ground wheels p... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4651466 | Garden bed frame A frame for a garden bed collects and stores solar heat energy and transmits the energy to soil within a garden bed. Hollow frame members contain a heat storage medium such as water or a water antifreeze mixture. A variety of structures, including a clear... | 03/24/1987 |
