Patents by Inventor Alvin E. Horowitz

Alvin E. Horowitz 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: 4386480
    Abstract: A plurality of elongated, arcuate, molded synthetic plastic members simulating bark board are interconnectable along their longitudinal edges to provide a simulated tree trunk section assembly the ends of which can be interconnected with like tree trunk section assemblies to provide simulated tree trunks of various diameters and lengths, as desired, for growing vines and climbing plants in a supporting, soil containing pot. Brace rods received through openings in the bark board members near the lower ends of the simulated tree trunk, and frictionally retained in adjusted position to extend radially-outwardly in abutting contact with the inner wall of the supporting pot or container, serve to rigidly support the assemblage in erect position within the pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1983
    Inventor: Alvin E. Horowitz
  • Patent number: 4361982
    Abstract: An umbrella-shaped topiary framework has a supporting post simulating natural wood bark along its outer surface, at the upper end of which is supported an umbrella-like framework upon the top of which is received a circular umbrella pad fabricated of face-to-face sheets of plastic, open-mesh sun screening material sandwiching thereinbetween a layer of sphagnum moss. The supporting post as well as the umbrella-like framework are comprised of interfitting parts of a molded synthetic plastic material for compact storage and transportation, and durability in use. When vertically supported in soil at the base of the supporting post, vines or climbing plants rooted in the soil grow up along the outside of the post and under and over the umbrella pad at the top of the post to form an unusually attractive umbrella topiary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1982
    Inventor: Alvin E. Horowitz
  • Patent number: 4215514
    Abstract: A formed wire frame has secured against each side thereof a quantity of sphagnum moss of generally circular configuration one side of which is formed with shallow depression for the interfitting reception of the base of an air plant to be supported for growing. The frame has peripherally outwardly projecting loop portions to which hooks are attached for hangingly supporting or anchoring the assemblage after an air plant has been attached thereto for growing into the sphagnum moss. The sphagnum moss and plant are secured in place by an enveloping fabric sack having a draw-string adjustable opening for marginally securing the base of the plant in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1980
    Inventor: Alvin E. Horowitz
  • Patent number: 4106233
    Abstract: An elongated, integrally-formed member simulating natural wood bark along one surface is provided with snap-fit interlock means for interconnecting, both longitudinally and laterally, with one or more like members for selectively increasing length and/or cross-sectional size to best accommodate the height and size of one or more vine or vinelike climbing plants to be supported. Each member is of arcuate cross-sectional shape to simulate natural wood bark board strips, and is adapted to lateral inter-fitting connection with one, two or three additional members for selective increase in cross-sectional size as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1978
    Inventor: Alvin E. Horowitz