Plant husbandry inventions 10/07

20070245625 - Window-mounted planter: A planter is provided, which includes a container for holding plants, which is mounted on a window pane from attachment positions outside the periphery of the container's silhouette on the window. The container includes a planar surface that rests against the window. At least two mounting elements, e.g., suction cups,... Agent: Hoffmann & Baron, LLP

20070245626 - Method of covering a potted plant: A method of covering a flower pot with an oversized sleeve. The sleeve has an inner diameter which is greater than the maximum diameter of a pot disposed therein. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion, a skirt portion, with a linear or non-linear upper end, or with or... Agent: Dunlap Codding & Rogers, P.C.

20070240363 - Soil protector for potted plants: A soil protector protects a potted plant from felines, other curious animals, and children. The plant grows from soil placed in a pot having an open top, with the plant having a stem extending upwardly from the soil. A soil protector is provided including a frustoconical member having an open... Agent: Renner Kenner Greive Bobak Taylor & Weber

20070234638 - Aquapac: This invention relates generally to an apparatus for shipping flowers that provides moisture and nutrients to the flowers during shipping which significantly increases their life expectancy provides protection to the fragile stem ends.... Agent: Frank D. Lachenmaier

20070234639 - Self-watering plant hanger: An automatic watering and fertilizing device in the form of a large watering can having a spout. The device incorporates a battery-powered timer dispenser that can be programmed to dispense a desired water fertilizer mixture. A plastic drum is housed in the watering can and contains the water fertilizer mixture.... Agent: Litman Law Offices, Ltd.

20070227063 - Process for conversion of mushroom lignocellulosic waste to useful byproducts: A process for the conversion of monocot lignocellulosic grass waste from mushroom growth into byproducts is described. In particular, the present invention releases glucans from the waste which can be easily hydrolyzed, after a less severe thermochemical process (i.e. AFEX), and into sugars for producing ethanol or other by-products by... Agent: Ian C. Mcleod Ian C. Mcleod, P.C.

20070227064 - Growing platform for green matter as a feed base for animals: A growth platform for greenery includes an initial/refill packet of seed and growth agent is housed in a base container and covered with a lid configuration. The lid is formed with openings (holes), so that the animals can neither reach the growth agent, nor the seed. In addition, the entire... Agent: Lerner Greenberg Stemer LLP

20070227066 - Container and liner for side-planting plants and a method for same: This invention relates to the design and construction of a novel container and liner for side-planting plants in container gardens. This invention further relates to a method for side-planting plants in containers.... Agent: The Intellect Law Group