Patents by Inventor Marty G. Hanson

Marty G. Hanson 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).

  • High density planter
    Patent number: 7140149
    Abstract: A portable planter for high-density growth of plants is described. The planter contains a bottom and at least one wall disposed on the bottom for forming a cavity. The at least one wall contains a plurality of holes configured for allowing plant stems to extend therethrough in a generally horizontal orientation. At least one drain hole is formed in the bottom or the at least one wall for draining water from the cavity. Plant growth medium is placed in the cavity, and plants are planted in the plant growth medium such that the stems extend through the holes in the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Inventors: Rance W. Searle, Marty G. Hanson
  • High density planter
    Publication number: 20040098912
    Abstract: A portable planter for high-density growth of plants is described. The planter contains a bottom and at least one wall disposed on the bottom for forming a cavity. The at least one wall contains a plurality of holes configured for allowing plant stems to extend therethrough in a generally horizontal orientation. At least one drain hole is formed in the bottom or the at least one wall for draining water from the cavity. Plant growth medium is placed in the cavity, and plants are planted in the plant growth medium such that the stems extend through the holes in the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Rance W. Searle, Marty G. Hanson