US3113534A
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Root feeding tool and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-11
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1981-08-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wessel Lloyd Edward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:34
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
IN A PROCESS FOR APPLYING PLANT FOOD IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FEEDER ROOTS OF AN ARBOREAL ROOT SYSTEM, IN WHICH A SERIES OF HOLES ARE FORMED IN CIRCLES ABOUT 1 FOOT DISTANT FROM EACH OTHER IN THE OUTER THREE QUARTERS OF SAID ROOT SYSTEM, AND TO WHICH HOLES PLANT FOOD IS ADDED, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES THE SEQUENTIAL STEPS OF FORMING A HOLE 12 TO 24 INCHES DEEP BY REMOVING AN EARTH CORE OF SMALLER DIAMETER BUT OF EQUAL LENGTH TO SAID HOLE, ADDING PLANT FOOD TO SAID HOLE AND THEREAFTER BREAKING OFF ABOUT 3 TO 6 INCHES OF THE TURF END OF SAID CORE, INSERTING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CORE IN SAID HOLE SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT TO FORM A WATER CHANNEL BETWEEN THE WALLS OF SAID HOLE AND SAID CORE AND THEN INSERTING THE TURF END THEREIN TURF SIDE UP AND THEREAFTER DRENCHING THE AREA WITH WATER, WHEREBY WATER RUNS DOWNWARDLY IN THE CHANNEL BETWEEN THE CORE AND THE WALLS OF THE HOLE TO PARTIALLY PUT THE PLANT FOOD INTO SOLUTION FOR ABSORPTION BY SAID FEEDER ROOTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
IN A PROCESS FOR APPLYING PLANT FOOD IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FEEDER ROOTS OF AN ARBOREAL ROOT SYSTEM, IN WHICH A SERIES OF HOLES ARE FORMED IN CIRCLES ABOUT 1 FOOT DISTANT FROM EACH OTHER IN THE OUTER THREE QUARTERS OF SAID ROOT SYSTEM, AND TO WHICH HOLES PLANT FOOD IS ADDED, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES THE SEQUENTIAL STEPS OF FORMING A HOLE 12 TO 24 INCHES DEEP BY REMOVING AN EARTH CORE OF SMALLER DIAMETER BUT OF EQUAL LENGTH TO SAID HOLE, ADDING PLANT FOOD TO SAID HOLE AND THEREAFTER BREAKING OFF ABOUT 3 TO 6 INCHES OF THE TURF END OF SAID CORE, INSERTING A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CORE IN SAID HOLE SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT TO FORM A WATER CHANNEL BETWEEN THE WALLS OF SAID HOLE AND SAID CORE AND THEN INSERTING THE TURF END THEREIN TURF SIDE UP AND THEREAFTER DRENCHING THE AREA WITH WATER, WHEREBY WATER RUNS DOWNWARDLY IN THE CHANNEL BETWEEN THE CORE AND THE WALLS OF THE HOLE TO PARTIALLY PUT THE PLANT FOOD INTO SOLUTION FOR ABSORPTION BY SAID FEEDER ROOTS.
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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) | 1966-12-09 | 1967-06-10 | 1967-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-09 | 1971-06-10 | 1971-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-09 | 1975-06-10 | 1975-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |