US4154174A
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Productive use of cedar hog waste
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-18
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Granted: 1979-05-15
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Expires: 1997-10-18
Abstract
Abstract Remnants of cedar timbers, including bark, sawdust, wood chips and the like are spread in a layer upon soil to enhance the growth of vegetables, especially tuberous vegetables, such as potatoes. The cedar remnants provide nutrients for vegetables, retard the growth of weeds, aid in the retention of moisture and inhibit the propagation of harmful insects.
Inventors
- 👤 David H. Rees, Jr.
- 👤 Gerald A. Hickey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:00
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K17/00; C09K17/52; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S111/00; Y10S111/915; Y10S47/00; Y10S47/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
58 words
A method of enhancing the growth of a vegetable crop comprising applying a composition of cedar timber remnants pulverized and ground into small particles selected from the group consisting of incense cedar and western red cedar, which composition includes bark, sawdust and wood, to an area of soil, and planting vegetable propagating material in contact with said soil.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
58 words
A method of enhancing the growth of a vegetable crop comprising applying a composition of cedar timber remnants pulverized and ground into small particles selected from the group consisting of incense cedar and western red cedar, which composition includes bark, sawdust and wood, to an area of soil, and planting vegetable propagating material in contact with said soil.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 further characterized in that said particles are of a maximum dimension of about 2.5 centimeters.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said vegetable crop is a potato crop, and seed potatoes have been placed about 8 centimeters deep at lateral intervals in said area of soil, and said particles are about ten centimeters in depth above said soil.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said soil has been tilled to a depth of about 13 centimeters prior to planting and deposition of said particles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said vegetable crop is a potato crop and seed potatoes have been placed on the surface of said area of soil at lateral intervals, and said particles are about ten centimeters in depth.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 further characterized in that said vegetable propogating material consists of seed potatoes.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 further characterized in that said cedar timber remmants are from incense cedar trees.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 further characterized in that said cedar timber remmants are from Western red cedar trees.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
45 words
A method of enhancing the agricultural productivity of soil comprising applying to said soil a layer of cedar timber selected from the group consisting of incense cedar and western red cedar and pulverized into small particles for planting vegetable seed in contact with said soil.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
45 words
A method of enhancing the agricultural productivity of soil comprising applying to said soil a layer of cedar timber selected from the group consisting of incense cedar and western red cedar and pulverized into small particles for planting vegetable seed in contact with said soil.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-05-14 | 1982-11-13 | 1983-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-05-14 | 1986-11-13 | 1987-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-05-14 | 1990-11-13 | 1991-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |