Patents by Inventor Joseph M. DiPaola

Joseph M. DiPaola 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).

  • PLANT GROWING SYSTEM CONTAINING A SUPER AMOUNT OF A CONTROLLED-RELLEASED FERTILIZER AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20150047072
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plant growing system having (a) plant life; (b) a super amount of a controlled-release fertilizer to provide season-long performance; and (c) growing media. The planting growing system may also include a moisture control agent or a plant protection agent. Despite the high EC values of the growing system, the combination of materials that make up the growing system nevertheless produces superior performing plants with darker green, healthier-looking leaves; superior growth, fill and spread; more abundant production of flowers and fruits; and a more developed, sustaining root system. Moreover, these plants are far less susceptible to the effects of pests such as fungi (e.g., Fusarium and Rhizoctonia), pythium, caterpillars, thrips, whiteflies, and other pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIOINS AG
    Inventors: Robert W. HARRIMAN, Tim J. MCNAMARA, JOSEPH L. CRAIG, JOSEPH M. DIPAOLA, ALEXANDER P. PROHODSKI
  • Plant growing system containing a super amount of a controlled-released fertilizer and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 8813423
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plant growing system having (a) plant life; (b) a super amount of a controlled-release fertilizer to provide season-long performance; and (c) growing media. The planting growing system may also include a moisture control agent or a plant protection agent. Despite the high EC values of the growing system, the combination of materials that make up the growing system nevertheless produces superior performing plants with darker green, healthier-looking leaves; superior growth, fill and spread; more abundant production of flowers and fruits; and a more developed, sustaining root system. Moreover, these plants are far less susceptible to the effects of pests such as fungi (e.g., Fusarium and Rhizoctonia), pythium, caterpillars, thrips, whiteflies, and other pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignees: Syngenta Participations AG, OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert W. Harriman, Tim J. McNamara, Joseph L. Craig, Joseph M. Dipaola, Alexander P. Prohodski
  • PLANT GROWING SYSTEM CONTAINING A SUPER AMOUNT OF A CONTROLLED-RELEASED FERTILIZER AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20130283485
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plant growing system having (a) plant life; (b) a super amount of a controlled-release fertilizer to provide season-long performance; and (c) growing media. The planting growing system may also include a moisture control agent or a plant protection agent. Despite the high EC values of the growing system, the combination of materials that make up the growing system nevertheless produces superior performing plants with darker green, healthier-looking leaves; superior growth, fill and spread; more abundant production of flowers and fruits; and a more developed, sustaining root system. Moreover, these plants are far less susceptible to the effects of pests such as fungi (e.g., Fusarium and Rhizoctonia), pythium, caterpillars, thrips, whiteflies, and other pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicants: Syngenta Participants AG, OMS Investments, Inc
    Inventors: Robert W. HARRIMAN, Tim J. MCNAMARA, Joseph L. Craig, Joseph M. DiPaola, Alexander P. Prohodski