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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7845112 | Plant retainer for retaining a plant for growth from the side or bottom of a planter A planter for growing a transplantable plant includes a container having a sidewall and a bottom and further includes a retainer member for retaining a plant which has been transplanted within the container through the sidewall or bottom thereof. The retainer member... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7703239 | Vertical-mount laminar planter A planter for living plants, composed substantially of a wall-facing layer (16), one or more drainage layers (14) and a front comprised of one or more plant-root retaining panels (12), held together in close proximity in a laminar, vertically or... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7669366 | Plant retainer for retaining a plant for growth from the side or bottom of a planter A planter for growing a transplantable plant includes a container having a sidewall and a bottom and further includes a retainer member for retaining a plant which has been transplanted within the container through the sidewall or bottom thereof. The retainer member... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7251912 | Biodegradable device for irrigating seedlings and other small plants This invention is a device for irrigating tree seedlings and other small plants, to ensure that said plants stay moist in the critical few weeks following their planting. The device uses a bag, approximately 1 gallon capacity, constructed of biodegradable plastic, s... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7140149 | High density planter A portable planter for high-density growth of plants is described. The planter contains a bottom and at least one wall disposed on the bottom for forming a cavity. The at least one wall contains a plurality of holes configured for allowing plant stems to extend ther... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7117633 | Foliage wrap thermal bag A one piece fabric wrap has multiple elongated pockets sewn into an inner surface. A cylindrical rope light or heat tape is positioned within the multiple pockets and hook and loop material is attached to an outer perimeter of the inside surface to provide closure o... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7104006 | Mineral wool plant substrate The invention relates to a mineral wool plant substrate comprising a coherent matrix of mineral wool and up to 20 volume % of an ion-exchange agent comprising a variable and/or fixed ion-exchange capacity of about 15, preferably 30 and most preferably 40 meq/100 g d... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7047691 | Unbreakable flexible live plant holder with desired drainage flow The inventive plant holder is made of at least two layers of cloth like material and configured to hold soil for a live plant for both indoor and outdoor use. The invention allows the plant to be irrigated without detriment to the holder by allowing excess water to ... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040055 | Capilar controlled watering of plants The present invention relates to a method and container for the cultivation of ornamental plants, facilitating the application of the method of drought stress to reduce cell elongation of plants grown in a slowly absorbing material such as peat moss without the use ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6993868 | Adjustable tree stand An adjustable tree stand for holding a tree trunk to position a tree in a substantially vertical position, the tree stand comprised of a generally cylindrical-shaped base member having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end adapted to be supported by a floor, a ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6964127 | Planter container liners A liner, blank or sheet (1,11,12,21,30,70) of compressed sphagnum moss (54) having a moisture content such that the liner, blank or sheet is pliable to the extent that it is able to be folded and unfolded with minimal or no degradation to the fiber int... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6951076 | System for hydroponically growing plants, apparatus and method therefor The present invention provides a system for growing plants without soil, comprising a container (1) for containing a plant liquid nutrient reservoir; a support unit (2; 22) mounted in the container (1) above the floor thereof and extending subst... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6915606 | Bag for transporting flower and plant bouquets, in particular for transporting bouquets in water pouch The invention concerns a bag for transporting flower bouquets or plants. It comprises a support for receiving the bouquet or the plant, forming the bottom of the bag, and two substantially parallel lateral portions comprising at least one cutout over at least one of... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6793438 | Process and related apparatus for repairing aquatic propeller scars and blowouts Aquatic plant shoots are transplanted by positioning shoots, plants or seeds in a sediment tube or sediment bag which is in turn placed in a propeller scar or blowout. The sediment tubes and sediment bags may be preformed or they may be formed just prior to t... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6722081 | Plant container liners A plant container liner or blank therefore includes a first layer of dry or at least substantially dried plant material and a water resistant layer. The water resistant layer may be disposed between the first layer and a second layer of plant material. An appropriat... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6678997 | Inflatable plant support structure An inflatable plant support system for receiving, moving and growing potted plants. The system includes an elongated inflatable member having recesses defined in a top surface thereof to accept potted plants. Channels defined in the top surface distribute... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6665982 | Floral bouquet bag A bag sleeve that provides a protective packaging for a floral bouquet contained therein while providing a convenient way to pick-up and carry the bouquet. The bag sleeve has a shield portion defining a bouquet receiving space that can be made of a rigid ... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6643978 | Collapsible water reservoir pot The Plantwear™ fabric pot consists of a shell (12), an inner membrane (14), and a mesh liner (16). These are attached to a ring-band (22) which also encloses a compression-ring (20). These are supported by braided ropes (26) which are attached to the co... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6612072 | Above-ground plant growth and root pruning system This invention relates to a method and device for above-ground plant growth, and air root pruning which provides significant advantages over known methods of conducting above-ground plant growth and air root pruning.... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6548448 | Delivery systems for cyclopropenes The present invention relates to new delivery systems for cyclopropenes in which the cyclopropene, either free or encapsulated within a molecular encapsulation agent is incorporated into produce packaging materials.... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6546670 | Quick release plant holder A method and apparatus for transplanting a seedling and/or plant from a container that substantially reduces damage to the seedling and/or plant. The container includes at least one upstanding sidewall and an outwardly extending flange at an upper portion... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6523306 | Seeding container The cylindrical container is made of paper and has a rim, a seam along the vertical dimension thereof and an overlap in that seam. The bottom end of the container has a twisted and flattened tuft of paper. A fold is provided around the rim. This fold encl... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6493990 | Process and related apparatus for repairing aquatic propeller scars A process and apparatus for planting aquatic plants underwater on the bottom of estuaries in propeller scars and for encouraging plant growth in propeller scars. Aquatic plant shoots are transplanted by positioning shoots in a sediment tube which is in tu... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6415548 | Mini-garden bag A mini-garden bag, adapted to lie on a relatively flat surface, contains a suitable plant mix of nutrients appropriately fertilized and pH-adjusted as desired. The bag is pre-marked to be slit through at intervals (a) on its top surface to admit seeds or ... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6405481 | Quick release plant holder A method and apparatus for transplanting a seedling and/or plant from a container that substantially reduces damage to the seedling and/or plant. The container includes at least one upstanding side wall and an outwardly extending flange at an upper portio... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6393761 | Flower bud wrapper A flower bud wrapper includes a semi-rigid, perforated, expandable tube, preferably containing a longitudinal slit. The wrapper can be expanded by pushing the tube down a flared delivery tube having a key disposed in the slits by a set of expandable prong... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6389750 | Apparatus for watering plants The combination of watering apparatus and a plastics bag containing a growing medium (hereinafter referred to as "grow bag"). The watering apparatus comprises an open topped vessel (1) formed with an opening (2) positioned towards its base through which w... | 05/21/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6374542 | Tree mountable planter assembly A tree mountable planter assembly for planting flowers in non-conventional locations. The tree mountable planter assembly includes a main member adapted for being supported by a tree and having an interior space and a main opening, an amount of soil locat... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6195938 | Seedling container and method of making the same A seedling container and a method of making the same, that includes a sleeve filled with a compressed plant growth medium and having a first end, a second end, and a defining sidewall. The sidewall has at least one integrally formed tear away strip that e... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6173529 | Plant growing room The growing room includes a closed loop track suspended above the floor and extending throughout the room. A plurality of racks are movably supported on the track by a motorized mover system. The racks include a frame for supporting a plurality of growing... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6127168 | Containers useful for cell cultures and other applications The subject invention provides inexpensive and convenient containers for holding a variety of substances. Although the containers of the subject invention are particularly well adapted for use in cell culture procedures, the versatile nature of these cont... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6122861 | Plant growing room The growing room includes a closed loop track suspended above the floor and extending throughout the room. A plurality of racks are movably supported on the track by a motorized mover system. The racks include a frame for supporting a plurality of growing... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6098336 | Plant flat-collapsible-container A plant sleeve or plant bag made from a first panel of thin heat-sealable film and a second panel of thin heat-sealable film. The first panel and second panel are joined together along a first longitudinally-extending seam and a second longitudinally-exte... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6073393 | Elements for a plant container An element for a plant container is disclosed that easily attaches to a flower pot. The element adjusts to different sizes and accommodates different hanging arrangements. The element is partially transparent and has spouts that allow controlled and spill... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6058651 | Hanging plant apparatus A hanging plant apparatus has a conical mesh sleeve with a rigid ring in the upper margin. Suspending elements are attached to the ring and extend upward for hanging the apparatus. The lower margin has a drawstring element in the hem. The lower margin of ... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6041546 | Planter pouch There is disclosed a planter pouch comprising a bag shaped, flexible, plastic bladder having an open top and containing a polymeric growth medium. The open top is secured between a rigid collar and a cylindrical cap, the cap being provided with a pluralit... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6016628 | Plant growth bag for use in a flower box A planting substrate in the form of a soil-like mixture for flower boxes (10) is characterized in that the planting substrate is available filled in a bag (12), the bag skin of which consists of a plastic foil which has poor transparency and is water-perm... | 01/25/2000 |
| 5976647 | Article forming system An article forming system for forming at least one sheet of material into an article, such as a decorative flower pot cover for example, and a novel article formed utilizing such a system. The article forming system includes a male die, a female die and a... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5966866 | Plant flat-collapsible-container A plant sleeve or plant bag made from a first panel of thin heat-sealable film and a second panel of thin heat-sealable film. The first panel and second panel are joined together along a first longitudinally-extending seam and a second longitudinally-exte... | 10/19/1999 |
