Patents by Inventor Lawrence E. Stanhope

Lawrence E. Stanhope 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).

  • Space garden
    Patent number: 4583321
    Abstract: A space garden for growing plants in space comprises a space station in the form of a sealed housing which is divided into a plurality of levels. At least a portion of the top wall of the housing is transparent to permit sunlight to enter therein so that the top level could function as a light growing area whereas at least one of the lower levels is a dark growing area. Plants are periodically rotated to and from the light and dark growing areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1986
    Inventor: Lawrence E. Stanhope