Patents by Inventor Grayson Mark Bass

Grayson Mark Bass 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).

  • Collapsible plant support structure
    Patent number: 6453606
    Abstract: A collapsible plant support structure is described which provides a structure wherein a plant may be grown and properly supported. The collapsible plant support structure has three or more vertical members (11) connected to a plurality of rings (12) by guide hubs (18) on the vertical members, thusly providing the collapsible feature of the structure. A vertical member typically is rod-like and extends the entire length of the structure and has connection points (19) set equidistant along the vertical members. The vertical members also include a tapered (20) and angled staking structure to assist in strengthening the structure. The vertical members also have geometrically shaped footplates (20) to assist in placing the structure into any given terrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventors: Norman Mark Shulman, Grayson Mark Bass
  • Collapsible plant support structure
    Publication number: 20020104261
    Abstract: A collapsible plant support structure is described which provides a structure wherein a plant may be grown and properly supported. The collapsible plant support structure has three or more vertical members (11) connected to a plurality of rings (12) by guide hubs (18) on the vertical members, thusly providing the collapsible feature of the structure. A vertical member typically is rod-like and extends the entire length of the structure and has connection points (19) set equidistant along the vertical members. The vertical members also include a tapered (20) and angled staking structure to assist in strengthening the structure. The vertical members also have geometrically shaped footplates (20) to assist in placing the structure into any given terrain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Norman Mark Shulman, Grayson Mark Bass