Patents by Inventor G. Michael Alder

G. Michael Alder 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: 4006558
    Abstract: A two-piece tubular apparatus which when the two pieces are frictionally engaged forms a multiple cavity device for the planting and propagation of seedlings such as shrubs, trees, and the like. Each cavity is corrugated around the entire outer perimeter thereof. The lower portion of each cavity slopes inwardly terminating in an opening sufficient to allow for drainage but which is considerably smaller than the top opening. The device is freestanding and has an outwardly extending tab section near the top thereof so that said apparatus or device can rest in a container without the bottom of said device touching the floor of said container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 8, 1977
    Assignee: Native Plants, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith S. Neddo, G. Michael Alder, James L. Gwilliam, Jr.