Patents by Inventor Mark Gerard Prinster

Mark Gerard Prinster 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: 20220110269
    Abstract: A system includes a base plate, a stand, an adjustable lighting fixture that overhangs the base plate and is attached to the stand, and a growing container that fits within the base plate. The growing container accommodates a plant growing system. The plant growing system includes a biodegradable outer shell, a rooting media, a fertilizer or nutrient, and a removable lid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Philip J. Nathan, Tara Marie Zasadzinski, Ashley E. Alexander, Sara Ann Gordon
  • Patent number: 11154015
    Abstract: A plant growing system includes an outer shell, the outer shell being biodegradable, a rooting material, the rooting material comprising external ribbing, the external ribbing forming gaps between the outer shell and the rooting material when the rooting material is inserted in the outer shell, and one or more of a fertilizer, a nutrient, or a seed. The outer shell and the rooting material form a water reservoir, the water reservoir in communication with the gaps and, prior to the plant growing system being watered, comprising the fertilizer or nutrient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Philip J. Nathan, Tara Marie Zasadzinski, Ashley E. Alexander, Sara Ann Gordon
  • Publication number: 20200288643
    Abstract: A plant growing system includes an outer shell, the outer shell being biodegradable, a rooting material, the rooting material comprising external ribbing, the external ribbing forming gaps between the outer shell and the rooting material when the rooting material is inserted in the outer shell, and one or more of a fertilizer, a nutrient, or a seed. The outer shell and the rooting material form a water reservoir, the water reservoir in communication with the gaps and, prior to the plant growing system being watered, comprising the fertilizer or nutrient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Philip J. Nathan, Tara Marie Zasadzinski, Ashley E. Alexander, Sara Ann Gordon
  • Patent number: 10602673
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a seed planting system that incorporates an outer shell, a plant growing or rooting media, seed(s), fertilizer, and a lid, as well as methods of using this planting system. Exemplary embodiments also relate to an indoor growing unit which is configured for use with the seed planting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Philip J. Nathan, Tara Marie Zasadzinski, Ashley E. Alexander, Sara Ann Gordon
  • Publication number: 20150156973
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a seed planting system that incorporates an outer shell, a plant growing or rooting media, seed(s), fertilizer, and a lid, as well as methods of using this planting system. Exemplary embodiments also relate to an indoor growing unit which is configured for use with the seed planting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Applicant: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Philip J. Nathan, Tara Marie Zasadzinski, Ashley E. Alexander, Sara Ann Gordon
  • Patent number: D671028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Sara Ann Gordon, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Philip J. Nathan
  • Patent number: D683260
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Sara Ann Gordon, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Philip J. Nathan
  • Patent number: D712784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Sara Ann Gordon, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Philip J. Nathan
  • Patent number: D713284
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Sara Ann Gordon, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Philip J. Nathan, Tara Marie Zasadzinski, Ashley E. Alexander
  • Patent number: D713758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Sara Ann Gordon, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Philip J. Nathan
  • Patent number: D721613
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Sara Ann Gordon, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Philip J. Nathan
  • Patent number: D729115
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: OMS Investments, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Gerard Prinster, Bradley Alan Schultz, Kimberly Ann Rygielski, Matthew L. Phillips, Robert H. Bruno, Tara Marie Zasadzinski