Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Doccola

Joseph J. Doccola 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: 20040079169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for injecting desired amounts of fluids into plants, in particular embodiments, woody plants, e.g., trees and woody vines. A metering device is provided which dynamically measures an amount of fluid that is injected into the plant. A system and method are also provided for creating a pressurized reservoir of injectable fluid in the plant to assist in the injection of the fluid. A pressure release valve is also provided to prevent overpressurization of the pressurized reservoir of injectable fluid. In one embodiment, fluid is returned to a metering device of an injection system when the pressure within the pressurized reservoir exceeds a predetermined amount of pressure. A pressure gauge is also provided that measures pressure within the plant. A falling pressure indicates that fluid is being injected into the plant. Manual and battery-powered plant injection devices are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Inventors: Peter M. Wild, David E. Floyd, Joseph J. Doccola