Patents by Inventor H. Gene Silverberg

H. Gene Silverberg 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: 9837003
    Abstract: A free-standing vertical structure is described including at least one wall structure having a plurality of live plants removably secured thereto. The wall structures may also include non-botanic media in combination with the plurality of plants such as traditional media, to form a new mixed media format for conveying information, herein referred to as botanic media. The plurality of plants may be configured to surround the non-botanic media to create a frame or border. The plants may also be arranged and configured to display information themselves. The non-botanic media and/or plants are configured on the wall structure to convey information readily perceivable by a passerby. The plants are preferably hydroponically-fed with nutrients and water from an irrigation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Sage Vertical Garden Systems, LLC
    Inventor: H. Gene Silverberg
  • Publication number: 20130180172
    Abstract: A multi-sided, rotating plant holder, including a hollow shell structure. Orifices are positioned along at least one side of that shell structure for accessing and replacing plants within that shell structure. The plants positioned in the hollow shell structure may include plugs for ease of placement and replacement in and out of the orifices. A growth medium contained within that shell structure secures the plants within the plant holder, and holds water and nutrients for absorption by the plants. The plant holder includes an upper base element that is rotatable upon a lower base element to allow for rotation to sunlight or artificial light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: H. Gene Silverberg
  • Publication number: 20110036010
    Abstract: A free-standing vertical structure is described including at least one wall structure having a plurality of live plants removably secured thereto. The wall structures may also include non-botanic media in combination with the plurality of plants such as traditional media, to form a new mixed media format for conveying information, herein referred to as botanic media. The plurality of plants may be configured to surround the non-botanic media to create a frame or border. The plants may also be arranged and configured to display information themselves. The non-botanic media and/or plants are configured on the wall structure to convey information readily perceivable by a passerby. The plants are preferably hydroponically-fed with nutrients and water from an irrigation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: H. Gene Silverberg