Patents by Inventor Jure Sumi

Jure Sumi 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).

  • Patent number: 10874058
    Abstract: A fixed irrigation landscape growing system comprises: a supporting substrate; a water absorbent blanket arranged above the substrate; and a growing medium, notably a soil layer, arranged above the water absorbent blanket. Irrigation is provided by irrigation pipes or by sprinklers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Inventors: Jure Sumi, Darja Majkovic
  • Patent number: 10856475
    Abstract: A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run-off is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibres; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation
    Inventors: Jure Sumi, Gorazd Sebenik, Sasa Bavec, Gregor Kejzar
  • Publication number: 20200163288
    Abstract: A fixed irrigation landscape growing system comprises: a supporting substrate; a water absorbent blanket arranged above the substrate; and a growing medium, notably a soil layer, arranged above the water absorbent blanket. Irrigation is provided by irrigation pipes or by sprinklers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Jure SUMI, Darja MAJKOVIC
  • Publication number: 20190269076
    Abstract: A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run-off is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibres; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Jure Sumi, Gorazd Sebenik, Sasa Bavec, Gregor Kejzar
  • Patent number: 10334793
    Abstract: A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run-off is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibers; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation
    Inventors: Jure Sumi, Gorazd Sebenik, Sasa Bavec, Gregor Kejzar
  • Publication number: 20180228095
    Abstract: A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run of is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibres; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Jure Sumi, Gorazd Sebenik, Sasa Bavec, Gregor Kejzar
  • Patent number: 9918440
    Abstract: A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run-off is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibres; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation
    Inventors: Jure Sumi, Gorazd Sebenik, Sasa Bavec, Gregor Kejzar
  • Publication number: 20170000050
    Abstract: A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run-off is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibres; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Jure Sumi, Gorazd Sebenik, Sasa Bavec, Gregor Kejzar
  • Patent number: 9511349
    Abstract: A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run-off is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibers; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Knauf Insulation
    Inventors: Jure Sumi, Gorazd Sebenik, Sasa Bavec, Gregor Kejzar
  • Publication number: 20160185075
    Abstract: A composite fibre panel comprising: between 20% and 70% by weight mineral fibres; and between 30% and 80% polymeric material; and in which the polymeric material comprising polymeric material in particulate form may be used to provide improved acoustic and/or fire performances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Gorazd Sebenik, Jure Sumi, Miha Kese, Tomaz Luznik
  • Publication number: 20140377526
    Abstract: A composite fibre panel comprising: between 20% and 70% by weight mineral fibres; and between 30% and 80% polymeric material; and in which the polymeric material comprising polymeric material in particulate form may be used to provide improved acoustic and/or fire performances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Gorazd Sebenik, Jure Sumi, Miha Kese, Tomaz Luznik
  • Publication number: 20140130410
    Abstract: A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run-off is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibres; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Jure Sumi, Gorazd Sebenik, Sasa Bavec, Gregor Kejzar