Patents by Inventor Anthony G. Topping

Anthony G. Topping has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6311428
    Abstract: The invention provides a simple device for providing vertical support of vegetable plants, thereby eliminating the conventional problems routinely associated with home gardening. In particular, the device provides a maintenance free, vertical support frame assembly of adjustable height to which is attached a mesh netting and supporting stakes, forming an extendable garden trellis. Growing plants may be attached to the gardening trellis, thereby allowing maximum upward growth of the plants while also elevating the plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Vegherb, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Marino, Anthony G. Topping
  • Patent number: 6202367
    Abstract: A support bracket and stake are provided which can be used for edging gardens and lawns or for the formation of retaining walls. Used together, the bracket and stake provide a means to support and anchor lengths of lumber to the ground to create a variety of edging systems. In particular, the stakes provide a means to attach the system securely to the ground surface, while the support bracket has a beam receiving portion to support a variety of different types of lumber frequently used in edging. A mounting column on the support bracket provides a means to secure the support bracket to the stakes such that the support bracket may freely rotate 360° perpendicular to the vertical axis of the stake. The stakes may be vertically engaged one upon and inside the other to provide a raised border system of various height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Vegherb, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Marino, Anthony G. Topping
  • Patent number: D422885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Vegherb, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Marino, Anthony G. Topping
  • Patent number: D423626
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2000
    Assignee: Vegherb, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Marino, Anthony G. Topping
  • Patent number: D428798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Vegherb, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Marino, Anthony G. Topping