Patents by Inventor Brandon M Cochran

Brandon M Cochran 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: 5953859
    Abstract: 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 therein for receiving a storage tray, the receptacle body further having a hole formed therethrough below the cavity to allow drainage therefrom. A storage tray is shaped to fit inside the cavity of the receptacle body, and the storage tray has a hollow space formed therein to receive stored plants such as flowers therein. Among other uses, the apparatus hereof is suitable for replaceably holding flowering plants at grave sites, and elsewhere where flower beds are desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Assignee: Insta-Bed Floral Systems
    Inventors: Bradley M Cochran, Brian M Cochran, Brandon M Cochran, Robert B Cochran, John J Nederlander, Paul L Nine, Frank Marra, Brett M Cochran