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...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7681357 | Apparatuses and systems for growing nursery stock The present invention is directed to, a container, multiple arrangements of container and flat/tray pallets, corresponding container/flat/tray/pallet assemblies, an automated pallet assembly/disassembly system, autonomous pallet assembly transfer units, an autonomou... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7673416 | Planting pots and multi-compartment tray having self-orienting configuration Planting pots and a multi-compartment tray are provided, the pots and tray having a self-orienting configuration for urging the pots into proper alignment when same are placed within compartments of the tray. The pots include angled recesses disposed radially about ... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7497049 | Planting board system A planting board system is provided for use in performing germination testing or planting within the flat of a seed type. The planting board system includes a housing, a lower panel disposed in the housing, said lower panel having a plurality of apertures disposed w... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7392616 | Modular field planting system A modular field planting system adapted for installation on a roof surface includes an arrangement of substantially identical tray members with each tray member containing two tray compartments. An array of first tray members is positioned on the roof surface with t... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7367155 | Apparatus and methods for analyzing and improving agricultural products A trait of interest is detected as being present within individual ones of a plurality of agricultural samples (such as seeds or plant tissues) by imaging the plurality of samples to form a magnetic resonance image. The image of the plurality of samples is then anal... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7208938 | Test tray for handler A test tray includes a rectangular shaped frame and a plurality of transport modules to receive a plurality of semiconductor devices. A precise location-determining unit mounted on both sides of the frame to precisely determines and fixes the test tray location. Acc... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7171781 | Plant pot coding A plant pot system includes an inner pot and an outer coded container pot. The inner plant pot includes a lip lock ridge and belt. The outer coded container pot includes a lip lock band and groove; and has one of a range of appearances. The inner plant pot containin... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7155796 | Method for assembling a modular sports field A modular synthetic grass playing surface system formed from a plurality of modular units. Each modular unit has a synthetic grass layer placed upon predetermined sized pallets having a pre-installed elastomeric layer. A layer of resilient particle infill is optiona... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7144201 | Structure and method for supporting headstones and other stonelike objects A structure and method for supporting stonelike objects on soil. The structure comprises a base, at least two sets of a plurality of tabs disposed on the base at respective opposing edges thereof and oriented substantially perpendicular thereto, and a plurality of s... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7082718 | Culture tray for the rooting of young plants A culture tray, in particular for the rooting of young plants, includes channels that run in parallel and at predefinable distances and serve to accommodate young plants. To enable removal of individual young plants preferably without harming them and to enable rela... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7069693 | Transplant yield maximization system for growing plants A growing system for plant seedlings that takes into consideration the varied requirements of the seedling; seedling and transplant environment; seedling cell size; mechanical transplanter requirements; seedling leaf, stem and root development and coordinates all th... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7020997 | Support system for potted plants A support system for supporting at least one plant contained in a pot is provided comprising a tray having an outer wall, an inner wall defining a receptacle for a pot, and an insulating interstitial space therebetween. The tray may include interlocking means allowi... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6915607 | Operational system for transplanting growing plants A transplanting system including both methods and specific types of transplant apparatus such as propagule transplant trays(3, 4, 5, 6) addresses the need for the use of a propagule punch machine (8) on a variety of adolescent tray configurations (9... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6840007 | Rotary plant growing apparatus A rotary growing apparatus comprises a cylindrical structure or drum provided with a series of parallel elongated, longitudinally extending, baskets adapted to receive therein the plants to be grown. A support base is provided for the drum, and a drive mechanism is ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6779300 | Plant growing system to maximize transplant yield A growing system for plant seedlings that takes into consideration the varied requirements of the seedling; seedling and transplant environment; seedling cell (312) size; mechanical transplanter requirements; seedling leaf, stem and root development and coord... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6695544 | Environment resistant retaining wall planter block and methods of use thereof A retaining wall planter block that is resistant to damage and wear caused by the environment in which it is placed, but also accommodates the growth of desired vegetation. The planter block contains a fill material that is conducive to vegetation growth,... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6651384 | Vacuum formed indexable lightweight, recyclable trays An indexable vacuum formed nursery tray and a method of making same, the tray being formed from a sheet of plastic material and including a plurality of rows of vacuum formed cells positioned between at least two spaced rows of indexing apertures formed i... | 11/25/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6526693 | Renewable in ground planting apparatus and methods of making and using same An in-ground rechargeable planter assembly comprising a receptacle body having two or more recesses formed therein and further having a broad peripheral flange which lies at ground level when properly installed. Insert bodies which are precharged with soi... | 03/04/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6401387 | Multiple cellular confinement assembly for plant propagation A cellular container assembly comprises collapsible linked two-layer, open-ended structure containers formed of opposed container walls. The containers are formed by weldment at opposed contacting wall portions to form multiple cells for retention of a so... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6385903 | Plug tray A plug tray for growing, planting and transplanting plants includes a surface member having a plurality of rows of inner cells and a pair of rows of outer cells. Each row of outer cells is positioned proximate to an end of the surface member. A plurality ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6266919 | Method and apparatus for containing plants A flat (40) for containing a plurality of nestable pots (20). Flat (40) includes a like plurality of "cells" (42) each sized and configured to frictionally hold one of the pots (20). Each cell (42) includes a frame (44) and a plurality of "struts" (54), e... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6237286 | Nursery trays and handling mechanisms therefor The present invention relates to an improved nursery tray and apparatus for handling such a nursery tray during propagating and growing periods, the tray (10) comprising a plurality of cells (18) in a predetermined array having two opposed side walls (14,... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6205709 | Multiple cellular confinement assembly for plant propagation A cellular container assembly comprises collapsible linked two-layer, open-ended structure containers formed of opposed container walls. The containers are formed by weldment at opposed contacting wall portions to form multiple cells, for retention of a s... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6125577 | Tray for potted plants The invention relates to a plant tray for holding and supporting potted plants. The invention includes a spacer support rack and at least one riser with a ring at its topmost surface. Within the ring is a plurality of tabs for supporting plant pots of dif... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6105307 | Swivel edge planter The invention is of a modular landscape border system with constituent accessory units which interlock in a swivel interface to define a border of length limited only by the number of units used. The units are of unibody construction and are made of durab... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6085460 | System for holding plant containers The invention comprises a system for holding plant containers while allowing access to the bottoms of the plant containers for watering purposes. The system includes support 1 having an array of support members 2. The system further comprises a plurality ... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6050027 | Container for shipping young plants or seedlings A container for shipping or transporting one or more young plants or seedlings, especially through the mail. The container has an open top and is made preferably of a thin, very light-weight, thermoformed plastic. The container is divided into two section... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6029399 | Vertical bench Vertically stackable benches and pallets for holding three inch and four inch diameter planting pots, wherein the benches can be entirely formed from wire. Each of the benches has a center portion formed from a planar shaped wire grid. Support members on ... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5979112 | Seedling planter A seedling planter is formed by an elongated hollow container component of square cross section open at its upper end and closed partially at its lower end by crossed webs which provide support for the lower ends of a plurality of elongated tray component... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5953859 | Rechargeable live planter assembly and method of use thereof An apparatus for storing decorative plants, particularly, in earth, while allowing for easy removal and replacement of the stored plants, includes a receptacle body which is embedable in the earth, the receptacle body having at least one cavity formed the... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5759225 | Culture soil, process for producing the same, and seedling-growing peat board Peat moss having water repellency when it is dry is used as culture soil by subjecting it to a water repellency preventing treatment. In addition, a seedling-growing peat board with few germs and impurities, being lightweight and easy to handle, and parti... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5673513 | Turf product A turf product having a base (11), a root zone material and a reinforcement material (15) located thereon and turf growing in the root zone material (13), the base preferably being the upper surface of a pallet (10). The invention also includes a method a... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5664370 | Plant growing tray A plant growing tray comprises a plurality of strips of tray compartments and a foldable portion or pleat connecting two adjacent strips of the tray compartments. The foldable connecting portion is generally a V-groove having a folding line along the bott... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5653055 | Continuously assembled pots for raising and transplanting seedlings Continuously assembled pots, configured in square or hexagonal cylinders for raising and transplanting seedlings are formed by developing non-adhered portions of a band, which is formed by adhering two sheets of film such as paper or the like. The portion... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5595021 | Turfing systems for stadia Improved turf units for assembling a natural turf playing surface in a stadium or the like. Natural turf units are provided which are transportable between first and second locations, the second location being for the growth and maintenance of the turf un... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5595020 | Continuous assembly of pots for raising and transplanting seedlings An assembly of pots for raising and transplanting seedlings. A plurality of cylindrical pots are made of paper and each pot is connected by a connection member into a continuous form. The connection member includes slits for allowing the spacing between a... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5535548 | Apparatus for providing a decorative cover for a flower pot using a collar Apparatus for providing a decorative cover for a flower pot comprising a collar wherein the collar clamps a sheet of material to the flower pot or wherein the sheet of material is connected to the collar and the collar is connectable to the flower pot.... | 07/16/1996 |
