Patents by Inventor Ernest D. Whelan

Ernest D. Whelan 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: 11895957
    Abstract: Biodegradable planter pots constructed from starch and an outer silicon layer. The starch provides a biodegradable and/or compostable characteristic to the pot, allowing it to be broken down into the soil after the pot has been planted. The outer silicon layer provides durability to the pots, allowing them to retain their shape for an additional period of time and withstand handling, while also retaining the biodegradable characteristics of the pots. Advantageously, the pots allow seedlings and seeds to be directly deposited into the soil, while also providing structure to the plant for the initial growth period. Advantageously, the pots provide a stable structural support that is hardy and/or water-resistant but can also being broken down as the plant grows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: Torkild Benn Vennesland, Ernest D. Whelan, John R. Easom
  • Publication number: 20230301243
    Abstract: The invention is directed to biodegradable planter pots constructed from starch and an outer silicon layer. The starch provides a biodegradable and/or compostable characteristic to the pot, allowing it to be broken down into the soil after the pot has been planted. The outer silicon layer provides durability to the pots, allowing them to retain their shape for an additional period of time and withstand handling, while also retaining the biodegradable characteristics of the pots. Advantageously, the pots allow seedlings and seeds to be directly deposited into the soil, while also providing structure to the plant for the initial growth period. Advantageously, the pots provide a stable structural support that is hardy and/or water-resistant but can also being broken down as the plant grows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Torkild Benn Vennesland, Ernest D. Whelan, John R. Easom
  • Patent number: D1027103
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Inventor: Ernest D. Whelan