Patents by Inventor Arthur M. Mark

Arthur M. Mark 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).

  • Degradable starch-based agricultural mulch film
    Patent number: 3949145
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are plastic film compositions for agricultural mulch which will withstand outdoor weathering conditions for a desired time and then rapidly disintegrate. The film composition comprises starch, poly(vinyl alcohol), glycerol, and a water-resistant coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Felix H. Otey, Arthur M. Mark