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US3736889A
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Methods for transplanting plants and trees
Assignee: Ortech Corp
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Filing: 1971-04-09
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A method for transplanting plants or trees growing in soil or the like in a container involves the use of a container fabricated of prestressed glass, the embedding of the container in soil or the like and then fracturing of the container at a point to cause the container to break up into many small pieces.
Inventors
- 👤 S Reid
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:54
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/02; A01G9/029; A01G9/0291; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S111/00; Y10S111/90; Y10S111/919; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A method for transplanting plants or trees growing in a medium contained in a container, said container being a container of prestressed glass that is open at at least one end thereof and which breaks up into many small pieces when nicked or fractured at any point, which comprises embedding such container in a surrounding medium in which a plant or tree can grow, and then, while said container is so embeDded, fracturing said container at a point to break up said container into many small pieces.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
A method for transplanting plants or trees growing in a medium contained in a container, said container being a container of prestressed glass that is open at at least one end thereof and which breaks up into many small pieces when nicked or fractured at any point, which comprises embedding such container in a surrounding medium in which a plant or tree can grow, and then, while said container is so embeDded, fracturing said container at a point to break up said container into many small pieces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said medium in which said container is embedded at least includes soil.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said container is open at two ends thereof to permit the plant or tree to grow through one end and drainage through the other end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said container includes a liner of opaque material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said container is in the shape of a tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 5 wherein said container is open at two ends thereof to permit the plant or tree to grow through one end and drainage through the other end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said container is fabricated of chemically tempered glass.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said container is fabricated of mechanically tempered glass.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said glass includes a nutrient material for a growing plant or tree.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |