Patents by Inventor Grzegorz Trabka

Grzegorz Trabka 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).

  • Publication number: 20120266536
    Abstract: A container for growing plants includes a side wall defining an open top, an open bottom, and a cavity for receiving a plant and a plant growth medium. The side wall may be composed of a biodegradable material and may be flexible, yet rigid enough to be self-supporting. The side wall may also be smooth on its outer surface for receiving selected printed indicia, such as product information and growth instructions. In certain embodiments, the side wall may be laminated, contain openings, or have a handle disposed thereon. The container is used by placing a plant and a plant growth medium in the container, then exposing the resulting potted plant to selected conditions of temperature, moisture, and light. The potted plant may also be placed in soil or in a larger container without the need to remove the biodegradable container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY
    Inventor: Grzegorz Trabka
  • Publication number: 20090025290
    Abstract: A container for growing plants includes a side wall defining an open top, an open bottom, and a cavity for receiving a plant and a plant growth medium. The side wall may be composed of a biodegradable material and may be flexible, yet rigid enough to be self-supporting. The side wall may also be smooth on its outer surface for receiving selected printed indicia, such as product information and growth instructions. In certain embodiments, the side wall may be laminated, contain openings, or have a handle disposed thereon. The container is used by placing a plant and a plant growth medium in the container, then exposing the resulting potted plant to selected conditions of temperature, moisture, and light. The potted plant may also be placed in soil or in a larger container without the need to remove the biodegradable container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY
    Inventor: Grzegorz Trabka
  • Publication number: 20080276530
    Abstract: A container for plants. The container may include a wall defining a perimeter of the container and a floor at a lower portion of the container. Receptacles may be formed in the container extending beneath the floor for receiving pots, plants, or potting soil. Openings may be formed in the container to allow the container to drain, and for allowing roots to grow through the container. The container may be used as a tray for carrying pots or plants. Also, plants may be placed in the container with or without pots and the container may be placed in a larger patio-type pot or directly in the ground. A mixture of plants may be arranged in the container by moving the smaller pots without damaging the plant roots. Also, the container itself may be planted in the ground without the need to disturb the plant roots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Grzegorz Trabka
  • Patent number: 6901700
    Abstract: A combination pot includes an outer pot, one (1) or more inner pots and a support frame to support the inner pots in the outer pot. The support frame has a main frame structure and one (1) or more basket supports. The basket supports are connected to the main frame structure and extend downward into the interior of the outer pot. The size and shape of the basket supports are similar to the size and shape of the inner pots. To create the combination pot, filler soil is partially filled into the interior of the outer pot. The support frame is then positioned in the outer pot. The remainder of the filler soil is filled in around the support frame. Next, filler plants are planted in the filler soil. Finally, the inner pots having plant soil and decorative plants are inserted into the basket supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Grzegorz Trabka
  • Publication number: 20040031194
    Abstract: A combination pot includes an outer pot, one (1) or more inner pots and a support frame to support the inner pots in the outer pot. The support frame has a main frame structure and one (1) or more basket supports. The basket supports are connected to the main frame structure and extend downward into the interior of the outer pot. The size and shape of the basket supports are similar to the size and shape of the inner pots. To create the combination pot, filler soil is partially filled into the interior of the outer pot. The support frame is then positioned in the outer pot. The remainder of the filler soil is filled in around the support frame. Next, filler plants are planted in the filler soil. Finally, the inner pots having plant soil and decorative plants are inserted into the basket supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Grzegorz Trabka