Patents by Inventor David F. Raker

David F. Raker 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).

  • Shipping cradle for trays of seedlings and the like
    Patent number: 7735647
    Abstract: A shipping cradle for seedlings and the like is both nestable and stackable. When stacked, a gap is formed between vertically-adjacent cradles to permit insertion and removal of trays of seedlings, and to permit visual inspection of the seedlings. A drainage system includes a series of channels and openings that prevent water from draining onto seedlings positioned in the lower cradles. The cradles are lightweight, and can be shipped in the nested position to substantially reduce shipping costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: C. Raker & Sons, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy R. Raker, David F. Raker, Gerald R. Raker