Patents by Inventor Shantha Athalage

Shantha Athalage 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).

  • FIBER BASKET WITH WATER RETAINING LINER
    Publication number: 20230397744
    Abstract: A system and associated method include coconut fiber liners used in hanging wire flower baskets. The coco fiber basket liner may create a water seal in the liner by over-coating a portion of the inner liner with a unique blend of all-natural rubber latex, then molding the liners into shape. The added latex coating may seal in and hold water in the bottom portion of the liner. This feature may keep the soil moist while still allowing air to flow thru the plants. The moisture and airflow may help promote healthier plants and roots and require less watering. Excess water beyond the intended amount may drain out thru the permeable side walls of the coco liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Inventor: Shantha Athalage
  • Biodegradable planters
    Patent number: 7685770
    Abstract: A biodegradable planter made from straw and coir is described. The composition is made from a blend of about 1 to about 99% straw and 99% to about 1% coir. The planter is sprayed on at least one surface with a latex. Preferably it is sprayed with a natural latex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignees: Ivy Acres, Inc., Excelhigh, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Van de Wetering, Shantha Athalage
  • Biodegradable planters
    Patent number: 7681359
    Abstract: A biodegradable planter made from straw and coir is described. The composition is made from a blend of about 1 to about 99% straw and 99% to about 1% coir. The planter is sprayed on at least one surface with a latex. Preferably it is sprayed with a natural latex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignees: Ivy Acres, Inc., Excelhigh, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Van de Wetering, Shantha Athalage
  • Biodegradable planters
    Publication number: 20080155897
    Abstract: A biodegradable planter made from straw and coir is described. The composition is made from a blend of about 1 to about 99% straw and 99% to about 1% coir. The planter is sprayed on at least one surface with a latex. Preferably it is sprayed with a natural latex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Jack Van de Wetering, Shantha Athalage
  • Biodegradable planters
    Publication number: 20080155898
    Abstract: A biodegradable planter made from straw and coir is described. The composition is made from a blend of about 1 to about 99% straw and 99% to about 1% coir. The planter is sprayed on at least one surface with a latex. Preferably it is sprayed with a natural latex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Jack Van de Wetering, Shantha Athalage