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US4253273A
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Productive use of cedar hog waste
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-01-12
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Granted: 1981-03-03
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Expires: 1999-01-12
Abstract
Abstract Remnants of cedar timers, 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
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:27
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K17/00; C09K17/52; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S47/00; Y10S47/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
30 words
A method of enhancing the growth of desirable vegetation in a growth supporting medium comprising applying to said medium ground remnants of incense cedar timber including bark, sawdust and wood.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
30 words
A method of enhancing the growth of desirable vegetation in a growth supporting medium comprising applying to said medium ground remnants of incense cedar timber including bark, sawdust and wood.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 further characterized in that said medium includes soil and further comprising planting shrubs in said medium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 further characterized in that said desirable vegetation is grass.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 further characterized in that said cedar timber remnants are ground into small particles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 4 further characterized in that said cedar timber remnants are ground to produce fibrous material approximately one-half to one inch in length.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 further characterized in that said medium includes soil and further comprising planting trees in said medium.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 further characterized in that said medium includes soil and further comprising planting plants in said medium.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
39 words
A method of enhancing the growth of desirable vegetation in a growth supporting medium which includes soil that is otherwise untreated with pesticides comprising applying to said medium ground remnants of incense cedar timber including bark, sawdust and wood.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
39 words
A method of enhancing the growth of desirable vegetation in a growth supporting medium which includes soil that is otherwise untreated with pesticides comprising applying to said medium ground remnants of incense cedar timber including bark, sawdust and wood.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-02 | 1984-09-01 | 1985-03-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-02 | 1988-09-01 | 1989-03-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-02 | 1992-09-01 | 1993-03-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |