Patents by Inventor Paul D. Reetz

Paul D. Reetz 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: 9687101
    Abstract: A tree collar includes a sleeve formed into a frusto-conical shape and having an inner facing surface, an outer facing surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first end and a second end. The first and second ends overlap each other to adjust a diameter of the sleeve and a length of the band at the top edge is less than a length of the band at the bottom edge. A first clasp secures a portion of the top edge of the sleeve to a different portion of the top edge of the sleeve. A second clasp secures a portion of the bottom edge of the sleeve to a different portion of the bottom edge of the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Reetz, Laura E. Ramthun
  • Publication number: 20160095459
    Abstract: A tree collar includes a sleeve formed into a frusto-conical shape and having an inner facing surface, an outer facing surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first end and a second end. The first and second ends overlap each other to adjust a diameter of the sleeve and a length of the band at the top edge is less than a length of the band at the bottom edge. A first clasp secures a portion of the top edge of the sleeve to a different portion of the top edge of the sleeve. A second clasp secures a portion of the bottom edge of the sleeve to a different portion of the bottom edge of the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Paul D. Reetz, Laura E. Ramthun
  • Patent number: D678120
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Reetz, Anna M. Bofinger
  • Patent number: D680439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul D. Reetz
  • Patent number: D721923
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Reetz, Anna Maria Bofinger
  • Patent number: D744782
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul D. Reetz, Anna Maria Bofinger