Patents by Inventor Gilbert Tso

Gilbert Tso 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).

  • Publication number: 20090005247
    Abstract: An apparatus for diagnosing a plant ailment and providing a formulation to address the plant ailment is shown and described along with a method of identifying a plant ailment, dispensing a formulation for the ailment and for applying the formulation to the plant are disclosed. The formulation dispenser is a multiple-component liquid and powder material dispenser with multiple pump types and reservoirs or canisters. All of the pumps are controlled by a central controller which also preferably includes substantial memory for a database containing a library of formulations associated with particular plant ailments. Samples of the sick plants may be scanned or digital photographs downloaded into the memory for diagnosis. Experts can be consulted over the internet or telephone for assistance in identifying an appropriate formulation. A limited quantity of the formulation is prepared for a single application and deposited in a recyclable container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: FLUID MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Brad A. Spiegel, Gilbert Tso, Dan Cotugno