Patents by Inventor Keith C. Evans

Keith C. Evans 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: 7565765
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pneumatic liquid nutrient dispensing assembly for hydroponically cultivated plants. The assembly includes a reservoir and a liquid nutrient dispenser disposed within the reservoir. The liquid nutrient dispenser includes a substantially coaxial pump body with inner and outer tubes forming a distribution end having a distribution hub and an inlet end having a liquid intake structure. Airflow in an annular duct formed between the walls of the coaxial tubes enters the inner tube through an annular passage and carries liquid nutrient within the inner tube to the distribution hub. Distribution members fluidly connected to the distribution hub direct a flow of liquid nutrients and air to one or more plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Lawrence Brooke Engineering, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence L. Brooke, Brent A. Goetzl, Keith C. Evans, Henry Rie
  • Patent number: 7069691
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hydroponic assembly for planting pots of diverse sizes. The assembly is formed of a reservoir having a top and bottom with an opening in said top; a support frame disposed in said opening; a first and a second insert supported by said frame. The first insert has a first access port and the second insert has a second access port with a different size than the first.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Inventors: Lawrence L. Brooke, Brent A. Goetzl, Keith C. Evans, Henry Rie
  • Patent number: 6050419
    Abstract: An adjustable-length, reusable, recyclable pallet wrap for constraining a lading while displaying high-impact graphics. The pallet wrap preferably has a set of horizontally-spaced, vertically-oriented, preformed lines of reduced resistance to bending at each of four regions to facilitate providing a snug fit around typical pallets or ladings of various sizes. In one embodiment, a dual-function pallet wrap is provided which can function as a pallet skirt for in-store displays in addition to functioning as a constraint for the lading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Kraft Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Therese A. Flanagan, Keith C. Evans