Patents by Inventor Gary Raymond Hartman

Gary Raymond Hartman 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).

  • Seed-starter cell and tray for starting plants
    Patent number: 6901699
    Abstract: A starter cell for starting a plant has a first opening at the topmost portion of the cell for facilitating plant seeding and growth, a second opening at the bottommost portion of the cell for facilitating root passage for air pruning of the root, and a plurality of inward-facing ridges formed vertically along the cell walls and along any cell comers. The cell is characterized in that the ridges are strategically placed to guide developing roots to avoid twisting and balling. In some embodiment the ridges have feet to provided for stacking, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Gary Raymond Hartman
  • Seed-starter cell and tray for starting plants
    Publication number: 20030233787
    Abstract: a starter cell for starting a plant has a first opening at the topmost portion of the cell for facilitating plant seeding and growth, a second opening at the bottommost portion of the cell for facilitating root passage for air pruning of the root, and a plurality of inward-facing ridges formed vertically along the cell walls and along any cell comers. The cell is characterized in that the ridges are strategically placed to guide developing roots to avoid twisting and balling. In some embodiment the ridges have feet to provided for stacking, for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventor: Gary Raymond Hartman