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).

  • Plant package and methods of forming same using a thermoplastic flower pot
    Patent number: 8353127
    Abstract: A flower pot in combination with a retaining medium for holding and retaining a floral grouping is disclosed. The flower pot includes a base portion defining a receiving space for receiving at least a portion of the retaining medium so as to hold and retain the retaining medium. The base portion is constructed of a thermoformed plastic material, and has an upper end, a lower end, and a sidewall extending between the upper end and the lower end. The sidewall is substantially devoid of overlapping folds and has decorative ornamentation associated with at least a portion of the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder and William F. Straeter
    Inventors: Antonio V. Alcazar, Donald E. Weder
  • TOMATO CAGE FORMED OF HOLLOW WIRE
    Publication number: 20130008083
    Abstract: A tomato cage that is formed of a hollow wire is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Andrew Weder
  • FLORAL PACKAGING MATERIAL HAVING GREAT MASTERS PRINTS THEREON
    Publication number: 20130005554
    Abstract: A preformed flower pot cover is provided with a graphic image that is prominently displayed on a selected portion thereof. The graphic image may be a masterpiece of art produced by one of the Great Masters of the Renaissance, at least a portion of a musical score, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • COLLAPSIBLE AND/OR ERECTABLE FLORAL CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20130000195
    Abstract: A collapsible and/or erectable shape-sustaining container having a substantially erect condition and substantially collapsed condition is disclosed. The collapsible and/or erectable shape-sustaining container is provided with at least one condition modifying element to facilitate erecting and/or collapsing the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • PREFORMED DECORATIVE WRAPPER AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130000198
    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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • COLLAPSIBLE AND/OR ERECTABLE FLORAL CONTAINERS
    Publication number: 20130000196
    Abstract: A collapsible and/or erectable shape-sustaining flower pot having a substantially erect condition and substantially collapsed condition is disclosed. The collapsible and/or erectable shape-sustaining container may be provided with at least one condition modifying element to facilitate erecting and/or collapsing the flower pot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Sleeve with angular arcuate lower end
    Patent number: 8341883
    Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a lower portion and optionally an upper detachable portion which may be sized to surround a plant disposed in a pot. The floral sleeve has a lower end having an angular arcuate portion for improving the conformation of the sleeve to the shape of a pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Plant package having a decorative covering
    Patent number: 8341882
    Abstract: A plant package includes a flower pot containing a floral grouping and a flexible sleeve which may be provided with detaching elements at preselected areas. When the sleeve is positioned about the flower pot, a decorative lower portion of the sleeve contains the flower pot, and a skirt portion of the sleeve is disposed about a lower portion of the floral grouping contained within the flower pot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • PACKAGING MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20120324834
    Abstract: A decorative packaging material comprising a plurality of flexible strips of material integrally interconnected to one another. The strips of material may be interconnected via a border portion, and the decorative packaging material may be disposed in a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • METHOD FOR WRAPPING A FLORAL GROUPING
    Publication number: 20120324831
    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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • METHOD OF WRAPPING A FLORAL GROUPING
    Publication number: 20120318694
    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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • FLORAL EASEL AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120286105
    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: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • Preformed decorative wrapper and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8302347
    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: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Wanda M. Weder & William F. Straeter
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • METHOD FOR MAKING CONTOURED DECORATIVE GRASS
    Publication number: 20120258265
    Abstract: Decorative grass, such as Easter grass, may be produced from a sheet or web of material having a decorative and/or embossed pattern thereon. The decorative pattern may have a non-linear side edge that provides the decorative grass with a contoured configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Sonny K. Burnside
  • SLEEVE WITH ANGULAR ARCUATE LOWER END
    Publication number: 20120255227
    Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a lower portion and optionally an upper detachable portion which may be sized to surround a plant disposed in a pot. The floral sleeve has a lower end having an angular arcuate portion for improving the conformation of the sleeve to the shape of a pot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • CONTAINER FOR DECORATIVE GRASS
    Publication number: 20120255880
    Abstract: A container liner comprising a backing, a porous covering, a seed carrier interposed between the backing and the covering, and a plurality of seeds embedded in the seed carrier such that upon germination the seeds will sprout through the porous covering to form a soft, natural, protective cushion for objects, such as candies or Easter eggs. The container liner is sufficiently flexible so that the container liner can be easily manipulated to substantially conform to the interior contour of a container, such as a decorative basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • COLLAPSIBLE STONE AND CASKET PLAQUE EASEL
    Publication number: 20120246906
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • WRAPPER WITH DECORATIVE EXTENSION AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120240465
    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: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder
  • CONTAINER ASSEMBLIES HAVING COLLAPSIBLE AND ERECTABLE CONTAINERS CONTAINING A PACKAGING MATERIAL AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120240526
    Abstract: A container assembly is provided which includes a container selectively moveable between an erect condition and a collapsed or substantially flattened condition. A packaging material for support objects is disposed within an object receiving space of the container and secured thereto so that the packaging material remains in the object receiving space of the container when the container is in either the erect condition or the collapsed or substantially flattened condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Donald E. Weder, Andrew Weder
  • DECORATIVE ELEMENTS PROVIDED WITH A CURLED OR CRIMPED CONFIGURATION AT POINT OF SALE OR POINT OF USE
    Publication number: 20120238429
    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: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Donald E. Weder