Patents by Inventor George Kandalepas

George Kandalepas 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).

  • System and method for growing and protecting seedlings
    Patent number: 10820534
    Abstract: A system and method for growing and protecting tree seedlings is provided. The system includes potting tubes that may function as a pot for growing seedlings and additionally as a tree guard for protecting transplanted tree seedlings from pests. The potting tubes are open at both ends and may be secured to a bottom end cap for use as a pot. After a growth period, the end cap can be removed and the tree can be transplanted with the tube surrounding the tree for use as a tree guard. The system includes a tray with end caps attached to the tray for transporting and transplanting large numbers of tree seedlings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventors: Gary Shaffer, Demetra Kandalepas, George Kandalepas
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROWING AND PROTECTING SEEDLINGS
    Publication number: 20170172071
    Abstract: A system and method for growing and protecting tree seedlings is provided. The system includes potting tubes that may function as a pot for growing seedlings and additionally as a tree guard for protecting transplanted tree seedlings from pests. The potting tubes are open at both ends and may be secured to a bottom end cap for use as a pot. After a growth period, the end cap can be removed and the tree can be transplanted with the tube surrounding the tree for use as a tree guard. The system includes a tray with end caps attached to the tray for transporting and transplanting large numbers of tree seedlings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Gary Shaffer, Demetra Kandalepas, George Kandalepas