Patents by Inventor JOHN MICHAEL BUETHE

JOHN MICHAEL BUETHE 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: 20260223789
    Abstract: A multifunctional ground cover formula, ground cover material using the formula, and associated manufacturing methods are disclosed. The ground cover is engineered to perform a diverse set of environmental functions—including erosion control, carbon sequestration, vegetation restoration, stormwater management, fire resistance, and soil remediation. The formula is customizable and tunable, enabling precise adjustment of ingredient ratios to serve varied ecological or infrastructural applications. Certain ground cover formulas may further incorporate ecological memory substrates—biologically and culturally rooted materials—enabling recursive restoration of native land identity such as through embedded seed DNA, carbon memory, and biome-specific signal compounds. Embodiments are designed for scalable deployment, long-term biodegradation, and integration with native ecosystems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2025
    Publication date: August 6, 2026
    Inventors: JOHN MICHAEL BUETHE, MARIA GNARRA BUETHE