Patents by Inventor Edward J. Auger

Edward J. Auger 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).

  • Method and system for propagating of plants
    Patent number: 4231188
    Abstract: A plant growing system is provided wherein a layer of sand is placed between two water-impermeable layers. The top impermeable layer covers the entire sand surface and is formed of a thin opaque plastic. Each container for a plant has prongs extending from the bottom which, when positioned on the top sheet, extends into the sand layer without contacting the bottom water-impermeable layer. Water and nutrients are metered into the sand layer which is transmitted into the containers by capillary action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1980
    Inventors: John J. McGuire, Edward J. Auger