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).

  • DECORATIVE GRASS HAVING A DECORATIVE PATTERN FORMED OF GLITTER AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20140017400
    Abstract: Materials that have a decorative pattern formed of glitter are disclosed, along with methods of producing and using these materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of the Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • METHOD FOR WRAPPING A FLORAL GROUPING
    Publication number: 20130326943
    Abstract: A floral grouping package for a floral grouping having a bloom end and a stem end is disclosed. A wrapper is formed from a sheet of material or bag which is wrapped about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping. The wrapped floral grouping is then positioned within a receiving space of a preformed sleeve whereby the wrapper is secured in a stable position about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping by the preformed sleeve. A detaching element defines the detachable upper portion and a lower portion of the preformed sleeve so that the upper portion can be removed from the lower portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of the Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • COLLAPSIBLE AND/OR ERECTABLE FLORAL CONTAINERS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130312324
    Abstract: A collapsible and/or erectable shape-sustaining flower pot and/or plant cover having a substantially erect condition and substantially collapsed condition is disclosed. The collapsible and/or erectable shape-sustaining flower pot and/or plant cover may be provided with at least one condition modifying element to facilitate erecting and/or collapsing the flower pot and/or plant cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicants: Trust U/T/A dated 12/8/1995
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • COLLAPSIBLE FLORAL PLAQUE FOR CASKET AND/OR HEADSTONE AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130305502
    Abstract: A collapsible plaque for holding floral objects and methods of production and use thereof are disclosed. The collapsible plaque may be used with a casket and/or headstone for display of a floral object thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter not Individually but Solely as Trustees of the Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • FLORAL PACKAGING FORMED OF RENEWABLE OR BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERIC MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20130283686
    Abstract: A method for forming floral packaging materials from biodegradable and/or renewable polymeric materials is provided. Methods of utilizing such floral packaging materials are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • WRAPPER WITH DECORATIVE EXTENSION AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20130277417
    Abstract: A decorative cover for an item is constructed of a sheet of material having at least one extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. The sheet of material is formed about the item to provide a decorative cover having the appearance of being formed of at least two separate, unconnected sheets of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • DECORATIVE COVER FORMED OF A PAPER AND/OR POLYMERIC MATERIAL AND HAVING A TEXTURE AND/OR APPEARANCE SIMULATING THE TEXTURE AND/OR APPEARANCE OF CLOTH
    Publication number: 20130263506
    Abstract: A decorative cover is provided with a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of cloth. The decorative cover is formed of paper and/or polymeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • METHOD FOR MAKING CONTOURED DECORATIVE GRASS
    Publication number: 20130255193
    Abstract: A method for producing decorative grass having a non-linear side edge that provides the decorative grass with a contoured configuration is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • CONTAINER FOR DECORATIVE GRASS CONTAINING A LINER WITH NATURAL GRASS TUFT
    Publication number: 20130248387
    Abstract: A package is disclosed that includes a decorative basket having a liner positioned therein. The liner has a natural tuft sprouting therefrom. The package also includes at least one object disposed on the natural tuft and displayed within the decorative basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter, not individually but solely as Trustees of The Family
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method for wrapping a floral grouping
    Patent number: 8533994
    Abstract: A method for wrapping a floral grouping having a bloom end and a stem end is disclosed. A wrapper is formed from a sheet of material or bag which is wrapped about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping. The wrapped floral grouping is then positioned within a receiving space of a preformed sleeve whereby the wrapper is secured in a stable position about at least a portion of the stem end of the floral grouping by the preformed sleeve. A detaching element defines the detachable upper portion and a lower portion of the preformed sleeve so that the upper portion can be removed from the lower portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and Bill F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Collapsible floral plaque for casket and/or headstone and methods of production and use thereof
    Patent number: 8523118
    Abstract: A method for forming a collapsible plaque for holding floral objects is disclosed. The collapsible plaque may be used with a casket or headstone for display of a floral object thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • COMPRESSED PACKAGED ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING, TRANSPORTING, SHIPPING AND USING SAME
    Publication number: 20130212980
    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: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicants: Trust U/TA da
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Wrapper with decorative extension and method
    Patent number: 8490329
    Abstract: A decorative cover for a flower pot is constructed of a sheet of material having at least one extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. The sheet of material is formed about the flower pot to provide a decorative cover having the appearance of being formed of at least two separate, unattached sheets of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Decorative flower pot cover formed of polymeric materials having a matte or textured finish simulating the texture and/or appearance of paper
    Patent number: 8484891
    Abstract: A decorative cover positionable about a flower pot is formed of a polymeric material or a laminated polymeric material. The decorative cover has a texture and/or appearance simulating the texture and/or appearance of paper on at least a portion of one surface thereof while exhibiting improved durability and decreased sensitivity to water, humidity and pressure when compared to a decorative cover formed of paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Floral sleeve having a decorative pattern
    Patent number: 8434263
    Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system including a floral sleeve having a decorative pattern thereon. The sleeve may have a lower portion sized to cover a pot and an upper portion which can surround a plant disposed in the pot and which can be detached after the protective function of the upper portion is complete or which can be used to support the sleeve from a support device prior to use. The decorative pattern preferably has an arcuate upper boundary in the flattened condition which when opened gives the sleeve the appearance of having an upper edge which is parallel to the upper rim of the pot disposed within the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Preformed decorative wrapper and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8413376
    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: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Compressed packaged articles and methods of making, transporting, shipping and using same
    Patent number: 8413375
    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 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Method of wrapping a floral grouping
    Patent number: 8397430
    Abstract: A substantially shape-sustaining sheet of material having a substantially circular shape is capable of being formed into a substantially frusto-conical shaped bouquet holder in which a floral grouping may be disposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Wrapper with decorative extension and method
    Patent number: 8353128
    Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping is disclosed. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having an extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form a decorative cover, upper edges of the sheet of material and extension cooperate to form a skirt portion preferably having at least two separate edges providing a “two-sheet” effect in the decorative cover. The wrapper may have extensions on opposing ends of the sheet of material and may have one or more additional overlapping extensions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Flower pot cover
    Patent number: D675958
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Andrew Weder