Patents by Inventor Lloyd E. Wessel

Lloyd E. Wessel 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).

  • Earthen vase, method for use and forming tool
    Patent number: 8191306
    Abstract: A water percolating earthen vase with smooth, compacted walls is formed in the earth. Water is applied and stems of cut flowers inserted for flower display. Water percolates from the vase, eliminating undesirable standing and stagnant water. Methods and forming tool are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Inventors: Lloyd E. Wessel, Edward O Wessel
  • EARTHEN VASE, METHOD FOR USE AND FORMING TOOL
    Publication number: 20110285153
    Abstract: A water percolating earthen vase with smooth, compacted walls is formed in the earth. Water is applied and stems of cut flowers inserted for flower display. Water percolates from the vase, eliminating undesirable standing and stagnant water. Methods and forming tool are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: Lloyd E. Wessel, Edward O. Wessel
  • Earthen vase, method for use and forming tool
    Patent number: 8011131
    Abstract: A water percolating earthen vase with smooth, compacted walls is formed in the earth. Water is applied and stems of cut flowers inserted for flower display. Water percolates from the vase, eliminating undesirable standing and stagnant water. Methods and forming tool are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventors: Lloyd E Wessel, Edward O Wessel
  • EARTHEN VASE, METHOD FOR USE AND FORMING TOOL
    Publication number: 20100263273
    Abstract: A water percolating earthen vase with smooth, compacted walls is formed in the earth. Water is applied and stems of cut flowers inserted for flower display. Water percolates from the vase, eliminating undesirable standing and stagnant water. Methods and forming tool are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Lloyd E. Wessel, Edward O. Wessel
  • Mounted edger
    Patent number: 4852658
    Abstract: A circular edging disk is mounted on the axle assembly of a lawn mower for adjustment between a raised, stowed position and a deployed turf edging position. Adjustment of the mower with respect to the mower wheels does not affect the disposition of the edging disk relative to the turf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Inventors: Lloyd E. Wessel, Edward O. Wessel
  • Lawnmower edger and trimmer
    Patent number: 4718221
    Abstract: A rotary lawnmower has an edger/trimmer including a freely rotatable disk disposed with a vacuum zone of the mower when in an edging position. In a retracted position, the edger is withdrawn fully inboard of the outer periphery of the mover housing such that no projections are left to interfere with close-in mowing. Guards are provided for the edging disk when in a stowed position, and in an edging position. An alternate embodiment provides for lifting the edger over obstruction when the edger is used on a riding mower. A trim position for trimming around foundations and the like is provided, together with methods of edging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Inventors: Lloyd E. Wessel, Edward O. Wessel