Patents by Inventor Donald E. Weder

Donald E. Weder 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).

  • FLORAL SLEEVE HAVING AN INSERT OR EXTENSION
    Publication number: 20140311028
    Abstract: A floral sleeve having a body and an insert or extension attached thereto is used to cover a pot. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion for enclosing a floral grouping disposed within the pot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael R. Klemme
  • FLORAL PACKAGING FORMED OF OXO-BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20140283482
    Abstract: A method for forming floral packaging materials from oxo-biodegradable polymeric materials is provided. Methods of utilizing such floral packaging materials are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda Weder & William Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family Trust U/T/A
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Andrew Weder
  • METHOD OF TRANSPORTING PREFORMED FLOWER POT COVERS
    Publication number: 20140260093
    Abstract: A method of packaging and/or transporting a stack of preformed flower pot covers utilizing a portable platform is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda Weder & William Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of the Family Trust U/T/A
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • DECORATIVE ELEMENTS PROVIDED WITH A CURLED OR CRIMPED CONFIGURATION AT POINT OF SALE OR POINT OF USE
    Publication number: 20140262865
    Abstract: Decorative grass and methods of providing same are disclosed wherein the decorative grass is either maintained in a flattened configuration until restraint is removed and/or the decorative grass is curled and/or crimped at a point of use and/or sale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda Weder & William Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family Trust U/T/A
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • DECORATIVE GRASS AND PACKAGING MATERIAL FORMED OF OXO-BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MATERIALS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20140231294
    Abstract: Decorative grass and/or packaging materials formed from renewable and/or biodegradable polymer materials, along with methods or production and use thereof, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of the Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • DECORATIVE GRASS AND PACKAGING MATERIAL FORMED OF RENEWABLE OR BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MATERIALS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SAME
    Publication number: 20140196413
    Abstract: Decorative grass and/or packaging materials formed from renewable and/or biodegradable polymer materials, along with methods or production and use thereof, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Compressed packaged articles and methods of making, transporting, shipping and using same
    Patent number: 8763307
    Abstract: The present inventive concept(s) relates, in general, to articles that are packaged in a compressed state relative to an uncompressed fully articulated state and methods of making and using same. In a specific embodiment, but not to be considered as limiting, the articles so packaged in a compressed state are plant covers that are either substantially rigid and/or substantially flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • COLLAPSIBLE AND/OR ERECTABLE SUBSTANTIALLY EGG-SHAPED CONTAINER AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140174038
    Abstract: A collapsible and/or erectable, shape-sustaining substantially egg-shaped container is selectively moveable from a substantially erect condition to a substantially collapsed condition and/or from a substantially erect condition to a substantially collapsed condition. Methods of producing and using the container are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of the Family
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Andrew Weder
  • COMPRESSED PACKAGED ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING, TRANSPORTING, SHIPPING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20140174033
    Abstract: The present inventive concept(s) relates, in general, to articles that are packaged in a compressed state relative to an uncompressed fully articulated state and methods of making and using same. In a specific embodiment, but not to be considered as limiting, the articles so packaged in a compressed state are plant covers that are either substantially rigid and/or substantially flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not Individually but solely as Trustees of The Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Decorative elements provided with a curled or crimped configuration at point of sale or point of use
    Patent number: 8757430
    Abstract: Decorative grass and methods of providing same are disclosed wherein the decorative grass is either maintained in flattened configuration until restraint is removed and/or the decorative grass is curled and/or crimp at a point of use and/or sale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of wrapping a floral grouping
    Patent number: 8733016
    Abstract: A substantially shape-sustaining sheet of material having a substantially circular shape may be formed into a substantially frusto-conical shaped bouquet holder in which a floral grouping may be disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Preformed decorative wrapper and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8726571
    Abstract: A preformed decorative wrapper for covering a flower pot has an open upper end, an open lower end, and a sidewall extending therebetween. At least a portion of the preformed decorative wrapper extends beyond an upper end of the pot and at least a portion of a lower end of the flower pot extends through the open lower end of the preformed decorative wrapper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Flexible packaging materials and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 8728596
    Abstract: The presently disclosed and claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to packaging materials for packaging articles. The packaging materials may include a substratum with a printed pattern disposed thereon that provides a grass-like appearance, and/or the packaging materials may include a plurality of individual strips, strands, or units of material bondably connected thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of covering a pot with a floral sleeve
    Patent number: 8726569
    Abstract: A floral sleeve having a body and an insert or extension attached thereto is used to cover a pot. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion for enclosing a floral grouping disposed within the pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Joseph G. Straeter, Michael R. Klemme
  • FLORAL EASEL AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140130462
    Abstract: An erectable and/or collapsible floral easel for holding a floral object, as well as methods of shipping, storing and use thereof, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually as Trustees of The Family Trust U/T/A
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20140103011
    Abstract: Packaging materials are disclosed, along with packages formed therefrom and methods for forming the packages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • DECORATIVE ELEMENTS PROVIDED WITH A CIRCULAR OR CRIMPED CONFIGURATION AT POINT OF SALE OR POINT OF USE
    Publication number: 20140102043
    Abstract: Decorative elements and decorative grass are disclosed that are provided with a substantially flat configuration which, upon activation, can assume a curled or crimped configuration at the point of sale or point of use. Methods for producing the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • PREFORMED DECORATIVE WRAPPER AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140075893
    Abstract: A preformed decorative wrapper for covering a flower pot and methods of production and use thereof are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • FLORAL STEM SUPPORTS FORMED OF HOLLOW WIRE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140047698
    Abstract: A hollow wire and method of using the hollow wire to wrap or support a flower stem or floral grouping, and/or use in construction, crafts, hobbies, or other uses in need of wire products, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicants: Trust U/T/A
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • PACKAGING CONTAINERS HAVING CONFORMATION INDUCTION MEMBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20140044380
    Abstract: Packaging containers for packaging various materials, including granular, flowable, and food materials, are described herein. The packaging containers include one or more conformation induction member(s) that are involved in controlling the contour of the filled container. Methods of producing and using the packaging containers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of the Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder