Patents by Inventor Mark Alan Christl

Mark Alan Christl 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: 20230380357
    Abstract: A plant irrigation device includes a support that surrounds a plant and provides an opening through which the plant extends. A drip tube is attached to the support and connectable to a water source. The drip tube has a series of spaced apart apertures or water emitters along a length thereof permitting water to exit the drip tube and into the ground surrounding the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Lance James Lortscher, Mark Alan Christl
  • Patent number: 11744194
    Abstract: A plant irrigation device includes a support that surrounds a plant and provides an opening through which the plant extends. A drip tube is attached to the support and connectable to a water source. The drip tube has a series of spaced apart apertures or water emitters along a length thereof permitting water to exit the drip tube and into the ground surrounding the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Stingray Watering System, LLC
    Inventors: Lance James Lortscher, Mark Alan Christl
  • Publication number: 20210315173
    Abstract: A plant irrigation device includes a support that surrounds a plant and provides an opening through which the plant extends. A drip tube is attached to the support and connectable to a water source. The drip tube has a series of spaced apart apertures or water emitters along a length thereof permitting water to exit the drip tube and into the ground surrounding the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: Lance James Lortscher, Mark Alan Christl
  • Patent number: 11058073
    Abstract: An irrigation device for facilitating growth of a plant includes a mat that is air and water permeable and has an opening through which a plant extends. A drip tube is disposed within the mat between upper and lower surfaces thereof. The drip tube has an open end connectable to a water source, and a series of apertures or emitters along the length thereof permitting water to exit the drip tube and through the lower surface of the mat to the ground surrounding the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Stingray Watering System, LLC
    Inventors: Lance James Lortscher, Mark Alan Christl
  • Publication number: 20190281775
    Abstract: An irrigation device for facilitating growth of a plant includes a mat that is air and water permeable and has an opening through which a plant extends. A drip tube is disposed within the mat between upper and lower surfaces thereof. The drip tube has an open end connectable to a water source, and a series of apertures or emitters along the length thereof permitting water to exit the drip tube and through the lower surface of the mat to the ground surrounding the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Applicant: Stingray Watering System, LLC
    Inventors: Lance James Lortscher, Mark Alan Christl
  • Patent number: 10328663
    Abstract: An irrigation device for facilitating growth of a plant includes a mat that is air and water permeable and has an opening through which a plant extends. A slit extends from the opening to a peripheral edge to facilitate placement of the mat around the plant. A drip tube is disposed within the mat between upper and lower surfaces, and has an open end connectable to a water source, and a series of emitters along the length thereof permitting water to exit the drip tube and through the lower surface of the mat. Stakes may extend through the mat and direct water into the ground towards roots of the plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Stingray Watering System, LLC
    Inventors: Lance James Lortscher, Mark Alan Christl
  • Publication number: 20160374277
    Abstract: An irrigation device for facilitating growth of a plant includes a mat that is air and water permeable and has an opening through which a plant extends. A slit extends from the opening to a peripheral edge to facilitate placement of the mat around the plant. A drip tube is disposed within the mat between upper and lower surfaces, and has an open end connectable to a water source, and a series of emitters along the length thereof permitting water to exit the drip tube and through the lower surface of the mat. Stakes may extend through the mat and direct water into the ground towards roots of the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Lance James Lortscher, Mark Alan Christl