Patents by Inventor Curt Hummel

Curt Hummel 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: 20250081898
    Abstract: A tree stabilizer including a first tubular member and a second tubular member. The second tubular member positions perpendicularly to the first tubular member and includes a post receiving area. The tree stabilizer includes a third tubular member. The third tubular member has a smaller diameter than the first tubular members and is adapted to be inserted into the first tubular member. The tree stabilizer includes a plant terminus having a plant receiving section. The plant terminus connects at a distal end of the third tubular member. The plant terminus connects perpendicularly to the third tubular member. The post receiving area receives a post erected from ground at a suitable height. The third tubular member inserts into the first tubular member and adjusts the length of the tree stabilizer. The plant receiving section receives a tree. The tree stabilizer stabilizes the tree with the help of the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2024
    Publication date: March 13, 2025
    Inventor: Curt Hummel
  • Publication number: 20250072339
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a quick coupling plant support. In an illustrative example, the plant support bracket may, for example, include a body with a first and a second side, where a coupling member on the first side is configured to releasably couple a pliable object. The coupling member may, for example, include a head with an interior aperture and peripheral walls that deform to securely attach to the body. The coupling member may, for example, include a band that may be secured at multiple predetermined points across the body for adjustable positioning. Various embodiments may advantageously include padding on the opposing side of the head to protect the pliable object from damage. The plant support bracket may, for example, include opposing jaws actuated by an urging member on the second side of the body to secure the bracket to a support member in a crossing direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventor: Curt Hummel
  • Publication number: 20230329160
    Abstract: A tree stabilizer including a first tubular member and a second tubular member. The second tubular member positions perpendicularly to the first tubular member and includes a post receiving area. The tree stabilizer includes a third tubular member. The third tubular member has a smaller diameter than the first tubular members and is adapted to be inserted into the first tubular member. The tree stabilizer includes a plant terminus having a plant receiving section. The plant terminus connects at a distal end of the third tubular member. The plant terminus connects perpendicularly to the third tubular member. The post receiving area receives a post erected from ground at a suitable height. The third tubular member inserts into the first tubular member and adjusts the length of the tree stabilizer. The plant receiving section receives a tree. The tree stabilizer stabilizes the tree with the help of the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventor: Curt Hummel
  • Publication number: 20160120138
    Abstract: An apparatus configured for stabilizing a plant and watering roots of a plant is disclosed. The apparatus comprises first and second hollow tubular member. A portion of the first tubular member is adapted to be placed underground. The second tubular member comprises at least two orifices. The tubular members are connected to an angular connector and form an angle between each other. The angular connector comprises an open end adaptable to receive water from a water supply. An inner tubular member is slidably disposed within the second tubular member and comprises at least two orifices. The orifices of the second tubular member and the inner tubular member may receive an adjustable stabilizer. A plant terminus on the inner tubular member partially encompasses a plant trunk and comprises at least one orifice. At least one second adjustable stabilizer circumnavigates the plant terminus and plant trunk to keep the plant aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventor: Curt Hummel
  • Patent number: D1011151
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Curt Hummel