Patents by Inventor Phillip A. McCrory

Phillip A. McCrory 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).

  • Apparatus and methodologies for fertilization, moisture retention, weed control, and seed, root, and plant propagation
    Patent number: 8281516
    Abstract: An all-natural fiber biodegradable generally planar mat for use in the germination, growth enhancement and propagation of plants and trees and the suppression of weed growth is provided. The present invention comprises a generally planer layer of at least one or a combination of natural fibers including, but not limited to, human hair, animal hair, coconut fiber, seaweed, kelp, cotton, corn silk and peat moss, and alternatively may incorporate a plurality of man-made fibers. Such mat may be constructed using needle punching, hydro-entanglement, or aero-entanglement. The generally planar mat in a wide variety of constructions is used in various methodologies of promoting seed germination, root growth, spot growth on existing plantings, landscaping under-laminate, soil additive, and as a weed control and pest deterrent in the horticultural field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Inventors: Phillip A. McCrory, Richard A. Holloway, Blair K. Blacker, Maurice L. Hanson, Jr., Carlos M. Sarria
  • Device and method of moisture retention and fertilization
    Publication number: 20040123520
    Abstract: An apparatus for the retention of moisture at or near the root system of a plant or group of plants is provided. The apparatus is a mat or hanging plant pot liner comprised of any single composition or combination of a natural fiber, human hair and/or animal hair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Phillip A. McCrory, Blair K. Blacker
  • Device for absorbing oil from water
    Patent number: 6146529
    Abstract: Human hair is formed into a generally planar layer. The layer may comprise a center scrim to which the human hair is attached. The device is buoyant when saturated with oil and water. The device is used to remove oil from water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: BEPS, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip McCrory
  • Device for containing and absorbing oil spills on water
    Patent number: 5453191
    Abstract: Human hair is present within a porous casing. Oil floating on water enters the porous casing whereupon the oil is absorbed by the human hair. Flotational material is mixed with the human hair or attached to the casing to cause the device to float.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Inventors: Brett D. McCrory, Phillip A. McCrory
  • Permanent wave tissue dispenser
    Patent number: D300892
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Inventor: Phillip A. McCrory