Patents by Inventor Thomas A. Duff, Sr.

Thomas A. Duff, Sr. 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).

  • Rotating platform for potted plants
    Patent number: 8166701
    Abstract: A rotating base for house plant planters is herein disclosed, wherein said base slowly turns to complete a revolution within a pre-determined period, to urge the plant in the planter to grow in a vertical direction. The planter base is powered by a battery which is charged using a solar panel, thereby providing a completely self-contained and maintenance free rotating base and a light sensor causing rotation of the planter base only when light is present. The planter base is available in multiple sizes to fit all sizes of pots and planters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Thomas A. Duff, Sr.