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16-03-2018 дата публикации

Гидропонная установка

Номер: RU0000177926U1
Автор: Артем Валерьевич Калининский, Николай Иванович Туркин
Принадлежит: Николай Иванович Туркин

Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному производству, а именно к средствам для гидропонного выращивания растений. Гидропонная установка содержит основную емкость для питательного раствора, систему подачи (слива) питательного раствора в вегетационный сосуд, дно которого выше основной емкости, но ниже дна дополнительной емкости. Дополнительная емкость открыта в верхней части для поступления питательного раствора и имеет по крайней мере одно отверстие в нижней части для слива питательного раствора. Отверстие для слива питательного раствора в дополнительной емкости имеет площадь сечения, позволяющую за время между поливами вытекать питательному раствору в объеме меньшем, чем объем, необходимый для заливки нижней части корней, но большем, чем предполагаемый суммарный объем расхода на испарение и поглощение растением. Использование предлагаемого устройства позволяет повысить эффективность выращивания за счет улучшения аэрации нижней части корней в период между поливами в гидропонных установках, надежно сохраняющих жизнеспособность растений при авариях. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 177 926 U1 (51) МПК A01G 31/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01G 31/00 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017117921, 23.05.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Туркин Николай Иванович (RU) Дата регистрации: 16.03.2018 1009346 A1, 07.04.1983. SU 1619351 A2, 07.01.1991. RU 128450 U1, 27.05.2013. (45) Опубликовано: 16.03.2018 Бюл. № 8 1 7 7 9 2 6 R U (54) ГИДРОПОННАЯ УСТАНОВКА (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к сельскохозяйственному производству, а именно к средствам для гидропонного выращивания растений. Гидропонная установка содержит основную емкость для питательного раствора, систему подачи (слива) питательного раствора в вегетационный сосуд, дно которого выше основной емкости, но ниже дна дополнительной емкости. Дополнительная ...

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09-09-2020 дата публикации

Модуль для выращивания растений на гидропонике

Номер: RU0000199592U1
Автор: Валерий Павлович Мишта, Ирина Алексеевна Володина, Петр Валерьевич Мишта, Сергей Александрович Барашков
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Волгоградский государственный технический университет" (ВолгГТУ)

Полезная модель относится к области биотехнологии и сельского хозяйства и может быть использована для выращивания растений в контролируемых условиях гидропоники.Технический результат достигается в модуле для выращивания растений на гидропонике, выполненном в виде слоистой вертикально ориентированной структуры, состоящей из переднего слоя, выполненного из формообразующего материала с посадочными местами с отверстиями для растений, заднего водонепроницаемого слоя и инертного среднего слоя из трубчатого трикотажа с карманами для растений, при этом карманы для растений выполнены из эластичного трикотажа, полученного путем одновременного провязывания нерастяжимой и эластомерной нитей комбинированным переплетением на базе двуластика с рядами неполной глади, ввязанной с двух сторон трикотажа с чередованием через один петельный столбик.Техническим результатом полезной модели является улучшение условий проращивания и содержания выращиваемых растений. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 199 592 U1 (51) МПК A01G 31/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01G 31/02 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020116494, 20.05.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 09.09.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 09.09.2020 Бюл. № 25 (54) Модуль для выращивания растений на гидропонике (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области слоя из трубчатого трикотажа с карманами для биотехнологии и сельского хозяйства и может растений, при этом карманы для растений быть использована для выращивания растений в выполнены из эластичного трикотажа, контролируемых условиях гидропоники. полученного путем одновременного Технический результат достигается в модуле провязывания нерастяжимой и эластомерной для выращивания растений на гидропонике, нитей комбинированным переплетением на базе выполненном в виде слоистой вертикально двуластика с рядами неполной глади, ввязанной ориентированной структуры, состоящей из с двух ...

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21-09-2020 дата публикации

Модуль для выращивания растений на гидропонике

Номер: RU0000199791U1
Автор: Валерий Павлович Мишта, Елена Эдуардовна Нефедьева, Петр Валерьевич Мишта
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Волгоградский государственный технический университет" (ВолгГТУ)

Полезная модель относится к области биотехнологии и сельского хозяйства и может быть использована для выращивания растений в контролируемых условиях гидропоники.Технический результат достигается в модуле для выращивания растений на гидропонике, выполненном в виде двусторонней слоистой вертикально ориентированной структуры, состоящей из двух передних слоев, выполненных из формообразующего материала с посадочными местами с отверстиями для растений, заднего водонепроницаемого слоя и двух инертных средних слоев из трубчатого трикотажа с карманами для растений, расположенными с угловым смещением, равным 180°, при этом карманы для растений выполнены прессовым переплетением полуфанг, наброски которого расположены на изнаночной стороне переплетения трикотажа, а между лицевой и изнаночной стороной переплетения расположены уточные нити, выполненные из резиновой нити.Техническим результатом полезной модели является улучшение условий проращивания и содержания выращиваемых растений. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 199 791 U1 (51) МПК A01G 31/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01G 31/02 (2020.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020116475, 20.05.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 20.05.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 21.09.2020 Бюл. № 27 (54) Модуль для выращивания растений на гидропонике (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области средних слоев из трубчатого трикотажа с биотехнологии и сельского хозяйства и может карманами для растений, расположенными с быть использована для выращивания растений в угловым смещением, равным 180°, при этом контролируемых условиях гидропоники. карманы для растений выполнены прессовым Технический результат достигается в модуле переплетением полуфанг, наброски которого для выращивания растений на гидропонике, расположены на изнаночной стороне выполненном в виде двусторонней слоистой переплетения трикотажа, ...

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27-10-2020 дата публикации

Модуль для выращивания растений на гидропонике

Номер: RU0000200492U1
Автор: Валерий Павлович Мишта
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Волгоградский государственный технический университет" (ВолгГТУ)

Полезная модель относится к области биотехнологии и сельского хозяйства и может быть использована для выращивания растений в контролируемых условиях гидропоники.Технический результат достигается в модуле для выращивания растений на гидропонике, выполненном в виде цилиндрической слоистой вертикально ориентированной структуры, состоящей из переднего слоя, выполненного из формообразующего материала с посадочными местами с отверстиями для растений, заднего водонепроницаемого слоя и инертного среднего слоя из трубчатого трикотажа с карманами для растений, расположенными по периметру с угловым смещением, равным 90, при этом карманы для растений выполнены из эластичного трикотажа в виде совместно провязанных петель сукно из нерастяжимых нитей и петель трико из эластомерных нитей спандекс.Техническим результатом полезной модели является улучшение условий проращивания и содержания выращиваемых растений. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 200 492 U1 (51) МПК A01G 31/00 (2006.01) A01G 31/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01G 31/00 (2020.05); A01G 31/02 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020116510, 20.05.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 27.10.2020 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 20.05.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 27.10.2020 Бюл. № 30 2 0 0 4 9 2 R U (54) Модуль для выращивания растений на гидропонике (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области водонепроницаемого слоя и инертного среднего биотехнологии и сельского хозяйства и может слоя из трубчатого трикотажа с карманами для быть использована для выращивания растений в растений, расположенными по периметру с контролируемых условиях гидропоники. угловым смещением, равным 900, при этом Технический результат достигается в модуле карманы для растений выполнены из эластичного для выращивания растений на гидропонике, трикотажа в виде совместно провязанных петель выполненном в виде цилиндрической слоистой сукно ...

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27-10-2020 дата публикации

Модуль для выращивания растений на гидропонике

Номер: RU0000200495U1
Автор: Валерий Павлович Мишта
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Волгоградский государственный технический университет" (ВолгГТУ)

Полезная модель относится к области сельского хозяйства. Предложен модуль для выращивания растений на гидропонике, выполненный в виде двусторонней слоистой вертикально ориентированной структуры, состоящей из двух передних слоев, выполненных из формообразующего материала с посадочными местами с отверстиями для растений, заднего водонепроницаемого слоя и двух инертных средних слоев из трубчатого трикотажа с карманами для растений, расположенными с угловым смещением, равным 180°. Карманы для растений выполнены из эластичного трикотажа в виде совместно провязанных петель трико из нерастяжимых нитей и петель трико из эластомерных нитей спандекс. Модуль обеспечивает улучшение условий проращивания и содержания выращиваемых растений. 4 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 200 495 U1 (51) МПК A01G 31/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01G 31/02 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020117025, 25.05.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 27.10.2020 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 25.05.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 27.10.2020 Бюл. № 30 2 0 0 4 9 5 R U (54) Модуль для выращивания растений на гидропонике (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области средних слоев из трубчатого трикотажа с сельского хозяйства. Предложен модуль для карманами для растений, расположенными с выращивания растений на гидропонике, угловым смещением, равным 180°. Карманы для выполненный в виде двусторонней слоистой растений выполнены из эластичного трикотажа вертикально ориентированной структуры, в виде совместно провязанных петель трико из состоящей из двух передних слоев, выполненных нерастяжимых нитей и петель трико из из формообразующего материала с посадочными эластомерных нитей спандекс. Модуль местами с отверстиями для растений, заднего обеспечивает улучшение условий проращивания водонепроницаемого слоя и двух инертных и содержания выращиваемых растений. 4 ил. Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 Адрес ...

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27-10-2020 дата публикации

Модуль для выращивания растений на гидропонике

Номер: RU0000200496U1
Автор: Валерий Павлович Мишта
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Волгоградский государственный технический университет" (ВолгГТУ)

Полезная модель относится к области биотехнологии и сельского хозяйства и может быть использована для выращивания растений в контролируемых условиях гидропоники.Технический результат достигается в модуле для выращивания растений на гидропонике, выполненном в виде двусторонней слоистой вертикально ориентированной структуры, состоящей из двух передних слоев, выполненных из формообразующего материала с посадочными местами с отверстиями для растений, заднего водонепроницаемого слоя и двух инертных средних слоев из трубчатого трикотажа с карманами для растений, расположенными с угловым смещением, равным 180°, при этом карманы для растений выполнены из эластичного трикотажа в виде совместно провязанных петель трико из нерастяжимых нитей и петель шармэ из эластомерных нитей спандекс, заправленных через одну ушковую гребенку.Техническим результатом полезной модели является улучшение условий проращивания и содержания выращиваемых растений. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 200 496 U1 (51) МПК A01G 31/02 (2006.01) A01G 31/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01G 31/02 (2020.05); A01G 31/00 (2020.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020117032, 25.05.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 27.10.2020 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 25.05.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 27.10.2020 Бюл. № 30 2 0 0 4 9 6 R U (54) Модуль для выращивания растений на гидропонике (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области средних слоев из трубчатого трикотажа с биотехнологии и сельского хозяйства и может карманами для растений, расположенными с быть использована для выращивания растений в угловым смещением, равным 180°, при этом контролируемых условиях гидропоники. карманы для растений выполнены из эластичного Технический результат достигается в модуле трикотажа в виде совместно провязанных петель для выращивания растений на гидропонике, трико из нерастяжимых нитей и петель шармэ из выполненном в ...

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18-01-2022 дата публикации

"Корневая матрица" модульной аэропонной системы (МАС)

Номер: RU0000208852U1
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Принадлежит: Общество С Ограниченной Ответственностью "Аэроплант"

Предложена «Корневая матрица» модульной аэропонной системы, содержащая вертикально расположенный каркас, образованный структурой из переплетенных между собой нитей из полимерных материалов, закрепленный на крышке с силиконовой прокладкой, в крышке имеется отверстие для размещения влагоудерживающего материала с семенами. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 208 852 U1 (51) МПК A01G 31/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01G 31/00 (2021.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2021118838, 29.06.2021 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 29.06.2021 (45) Опубликовано: 18.01.2022 Бюл. № 2 R U 2 0 8 8 5 2 (54) "Корневая матрица" модульной аэропонной системы (МАС) (57) Реферат: Предложена «Корневая матрица» модульной из полимерных материалов, закрепленный на аэропонной системы, содержащая вертикально крышке с силиконовой прокладкой, в крышке расположенный каркас, образованный имеется отверстие для размещения структурой из переплетенных между собой нитей влагоудерживающего материала с семенами. Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 108820, Москва, п.Мосрентген пос з-да Мосрентген, 3, кв. 13 Буровкин Александр Александрович 2 0 8 8 5 2 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: EP 533939 B1, 30.08.1995. RU 2496307 C1, 27.10.2013. US 2016/0235023 A1, 18.08.2016. EP 2030503 A1, 04.03.2009. RU 2383129 C2, 10.03.2010. 18.01.2022 R U 29.06.2021 (73) Патентообладатель(и): ОБЩЕСТВО С ОГРАНИЧЕННОЙ ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТЬЮ "АЭРОПЛАНТ" (RU) RU 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 208 852 U1 Предлагаемая полезная модель является одним из элементов модульной системы по выращиванию растений без земли в специальных приспособлениях при воздействии на корневую систему аэрозолем питательного раствора. Известны способы выращивания растений без земли на поверхностях или приспособлениях (1,2). Наиболее близким к настоящему предложению является патент России, в котором ...

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Номер записи: 7
22-03-2012 дата публикации

Method for hydroponically growing plants that are root-nurtured

Номер: US20120066973A1
Автор: Philip Triantos
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for hydroponically growing plants that are typically root-nurtured includes supplying a fluid to a main body with a top through a fill plug, maintaining the fluid at a pre-determined level in the main body with a top, an entrance end and an exit end by a drain pipe, feeding at least one plant with the fluid, the at least one plant disposed on the main body in a saddle with a top that has a strainer that is in contact with the pre-determined fluid level and returning the fluid to a reservoir from the main body. A second method for hydroponically growing plants that are typically root-nurtured includes supplying a fluid to a main body with a top through a dripper is also provided.

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Номер записи: 8
24-01-2013 дата публикации

Mobile, Automatic Plant Growth System

Номер: US20130019527A1
Автор: Ingrid Howe-Sylvain
Принадлежит: Individual

A flexible mobile or stationary automated plant growth and display system having a plurality of inter-connected removable or non-removable growing trays. It can be sized as needed and operates in a single or multiple modes using a pump, controller, and mixer that distribute plant nutrients via hydroponic and/or aeroponic water lines to grow chambers using one or more growth methods. It houses a storage area, dual hose bib for external use and a quick access door or lid for the addition of plant nutrients or servicing of pump if submerged. Fluid is recycled from the grow trays through a filter to the plant solution reservoir. The system is equipped with wheels for mobility and anchors for secure and safe operation. It can be mounted on, attached to vehicle or other device, or constructed as part of a vehicle or other device and operated indoors and outdoors.

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Номер записи: 9
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Aquaponics System

Номер: US20130047508A1
Автор: Michael Ready, William Toone
Принадлежит: ECOLIFE FOUNDATION

The modular aquaponics assembly includes a frame, at least one tray adapted for retaining water and supporting at least one container for retaining a growing medium therein for support plants. A light fixture is disposed within the frame above the at least one tray, and an aquarium for supporting aquatic fauna is positioned near the bottom of the frame. A water circulating system is provided for circulating water from the aquarium through the at least one tray and back to the aquarium. In one embodiment, the frame is adapted to removably sit on top of the aquarium. In another embodiment, an outer skin encloses the frame, aquarium and other components to create an aesthetically pleasing structure that is both decorative and functional.

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Номер записи: 10
18-04-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND DEVICES FOR ASSISTING IN THE PLANTING AND GROWTH OF FLOATING MACROPHYTE PLANT SPECIES IN WATER PURIFICATION

Номер: US20130091767A1
Автор: Riesco Prieto Pablo, Torres Junco Vicente
Принадлежит: MACROFITAS SL

A system and device for assisting in planting and growing floating macrophyte-type plant species in uses for the purification of water. The system comprises the use of three devices preferably formed from low-density plastic materials: a plane polygonal floating structure with elements for connecting to other floating structures, provided with at least one inner coupling bar connected to the contour of the floating structure or to another inner bar by a flexible arc; a plane cross-linked structure with elements for anchoring to the floating structure and at least one central circular housing; and a basket or cone consisting of a flexible plastic material and for receiving a macrophyte plant, a root cutting or rhizome with a troncoconical form. 1. A system to assist in the planting and growth of floating macrophyte plant species in water purification comprising:a floating assembler structure;a flat gridded structure, and;a basket or cone, the floating assembler structure has an irregular hexagonal polygonal shape, with each side fitted with two joining elements, the floating assembler structure has at least three consecutive sides with female connections and another three with male connections, at least one of vertices (M), the floating assembler structure has two female connections and two male connections at the opposite vertex (A) and is also fitted with two interior and central coupling bars that extend to the A-M vertex, thus allowing the division of the hexagonal structure into two halves, the floating assembler structure comprises a plurality of coupling bars joined to the polygonal structure and flexible arcs that join the coupling bars together or with the floating structure edge.2. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the floating assembler structure houses and secures a variable number of flat gridded structures to a surface thereof claim 1 , which have at least one circular central housing and anchor elements that join each flat gridded ...

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Номер записи: 11
23-05-2013 дата публикации

SUBSTRATE INTENDED TO ACT AS A CULTIVATION SUPPORT AND USE FOR THE PREPARATION IN PARTICULAR OF SPORT SURFACES

Номер: US20130125460A1
Автор: PICARD Edmond-Pierre
Принадлежит: NATURAL GRASS

A culture support substrate comprising: a first part, making up the backbone of the substrate and representing more than 70% of the total volume of the substrate, composed of particles Pwith particle size greater than 100 μm, the particles as a whole consisting of hard particles Pand/or of resilient particles P, wherein the resilient particles make up a proportion by volume PV of between 0% and 100% by volume of this first part; a second part of corpuscular components Pwith a particle size of less than 100 μm, and making up from 0 to 450 g/l of the substrate; a third part, making up from 0 to 200 g/l of the substrate, composed of fine fibres between 3 mm and 100 mm in length and between 5 μm and 35 μm in diameter; and a fourth part, making up from 0 to 200 g/l of the substrate. 1. Substrate intended for use as a culture medium , wherein the substrate contains:{'sub': >100 μm', 'D>100', '100, 'a first part, constituting the skeleton of the substrate and representing more than 70% of the total volume of said substrate, composed of particles Pwith a granulometry greater than 100 μm, all of said particles being constituted by hard particles Pand/or resilient particles PR>, said resilient particles constituting a proportion by volume PV of between 0% and 100% by volume of this first part;'}{'sub': '<100', 'a second part of particulate elements Pwith a granulometry of less than 100 μm, and constituting from 0 to 450 g/l of said substrate;'}a third part, constituting from 0 to 200 g/l of said substrate, composed of fine fibres with a length of between 3 mm and 100 mm and a diameter of between 5 μm and 35 μm;a fourth part, constituting from 0 to 200 g/l of said substrate, composed of other elongated and/or surface inclusions, each of these elongated or surface inclusions having at least one of their dimensions broadly greater than the granulometry of the particles of the first part, the sum of the dosage of the third part and of the fourth part being greater than 0.5 g/l of ...

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Номер записи: 12
30-05-2013 дата публикации

MULTILAYER ASSEMBLY OF FLUID PERMEABLE GEOMATRIX MATERIAL FOR USE IN VEGETATED ECO-SYSTEM

Номер: US20130133258A1
Автор: Carter Donald E.
Принадлежит: CGT, INC.

A multilayer assembly () for use in a vegetated eco-roof or wall system includes layers of progressively permeable geomatrix material. Preferred embodiments of the multilayer assembly are composed of a filtration layer () of a nonwoven type positioned between a three-dimensional drainage/aeration base layer () and a growing media support layer (). The sizes and structures of the pores of the base layer, openings of the filtration layer, and pores of the growing media support layer cooperate to permit flow of liquid from the growing media support layer through the base layer and form a gas flow gradient throughout the multilayer assembly. The gas flow gradient permits passage of gas from the base layer to the growing media support layer to mitigate moisture accumulation at the base layer. 1. A multilayer assembly of fluid permeable geomatrix material for use in a vegetated eco-system , comprising:a base layer having first and second major surfaces that define an interior of the base layer, the base layer characterized by compressive strength and by pores of sufficient sizes through which gas can pass and liquid can drain from one to the other of the first and second surfaces;a growing media support layer of high strength porous material, the support layer characterized by sufficiently high strength to support solid root structure formation of vegetation growing in the growing media and by pores of sizes that cause liquid retention by and drainage from the support layer and permit passage of gas through the support layer;a filtration layer positioned between the base layer and the growing media support layer, the filtration layer characterized by biaxial strength to preserve structural integrity of the multilayer assembly and by openings of sizes and structure to allow drainage of rain and excess irrigation water while retarding migration of soil and occurrence of biological fouling; andthe sizes and structures of the pores of the base layer, openings of the ...

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Номер записи: 13
30-05-2013 дата публикации

Plant Growth and Imaging Devices and Related Methods and Computer Program Products

Номер: US20130133259A1
Автор: Benfey Philip N., Clark Robert L., Fricke Gregory Kealoha, Kennedy Scott Joseph, Twigg Richard W.
Принадлежит: Grassroots Biotechnology, Inc.

A plant growth array device includes an aerial growth chamber configured to receive aerial shoot portions of a plurality of plants and a root growth chamber configured to receive root portions of the plurality of plants. A dividing member is between the aerial growth chamber and the root chamber and has a plurality of apertures for receiving the plurality of plants therein. The plurality of apertures are configured so that the root portions grow substantially in a common orientation. 1. A plant growth array device comprising:a plurality of holding members configured to receive a plurality of plants therein; a root growth chamber configured to receive root portions of the plurality of plants from the plurality of holding members; andwherein the plurality of holding members are configured so that the root portions grow substantially in a common orientation, wherein the root growth chamber includes a transparent and/or translucent side thereof and is configured so that the root portions grow substantially in the common orientation along the transparent and/or translucent side of the growth chamber.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the transparent and/or translucent side of the growth chamber comprises a microscope slide and/or coverslip.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the microscope slide and/or coverslip is removable.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of holding members and the root growth chamber are configured to maintain a liquid growth environment in the root growth chamber.5. The device of claim 4 , further comprising a gel growth media in the plurality of holding members.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the liquid growth media comprises a selected nutrient solution.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one conduit configured to supply a fluid to the root growth chamber.8. The device of claim 7 , further comprising a controller configured to control a composition and or amount of the fluid.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 14
06-06-2013 дата публикации

MODULAR GARDENING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130139439A1
Автор: Modestine John, Siminoff James
Принадлежит: EDISON JUNIOR, LLC

A system for modular gardening including a water module having a reservoir coupled to an aperture such that water in the reservoir flows out the water module via the aperture. The system also including a plant module having a housing having an aperture arranged to transfer water with another module and further having an open region on a top surface of the housing, a first conduit within the housing coupling the aperture and a regulator, a second conduit coupled to the regulator, the second conduit providing water to one or more water absorbent layers arranged atop the second conduit, and plant life at least partially embedded in at least one of the one or more water absorbent layers and receiving light through the open region. 1. A system for modular gardening , comprising:a water module comprising a reservoir coupled to an aperture such that water in the reservoir flows out the water module via the aperture; and a housing having an aperture arranged to transfer water with another module and further having an open region on a top surface of the housing;', 'a first conduit within the housing coupling the aperture and a regulator;', 'a second conduit coupled to the regulator, the second conduit providing water to one or more water absorbent layers arranged atop the first conduit; and', 'plant life at least partially embedded in at least one of the one or more water absorbent layers and receiving light through the open region, wherein the second conduit is at least semi-porous tubing., 'a plant module comprising2. (canceled)3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the regulator includes a float that floats in water and forms a seal with an inner aperture of the regulator preventing flow of water from the first conduit to the second conduit when sufficient water is present.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more absorbent layers include a first matting claim 1 , a secondary matting claim 1 , and a pillow.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the pillow contains the ...

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Номер записи: 15
20-06-2013 дата публикации

Hydroponic system

Номер: US20130152469A1
Автор: Chih-Cheng Kao
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a hydroponic system, which comprises at least a hydroponic tank and at least a level adjustment tank. The hydroponic tank and the level adjustment tank are respectively provided with at least a carrier for carrying or growing plants and at least a float. Each carrier and float is linked by a linkage mechanism. The summed fluid level of the level adjustment tank is much smaller than that of the hydroponic tank, so by filling or discharging a small amount of an adjustment solution in or out of the level adjustment tank, the height of the float in the level adjustment tank can be altered with the elevation of the fluid level; as such, the level adjustment tank can greatly save the required water amount and shorten the operation time of a water pump.

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Номер записи: 16
27-06-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GROWING ONE OR MORE PLANTS

Номер: US20130160362A1
Автор: Daas Kamal, Daas Talal, Van Der Drift Peter
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to an apparatus for growing one or more plants, wherein the apparatus includes at least one first and one second chamber which are separated from each other by a first dividing wall, wherein the inner spaces of the first and the second chamber are connected by one or more connecting openings in the first dividing wall, and wherein the second chamber includes one or more exit openings which are arranged on a second dividing wall. 1. An apparatus for growing one or more plantscomprising a first and a second chamber which are separated from each other by a first dividing wall,wherein the interior spaces of the first and the second chamber are connected by one or more connecting openings in the first dividing wall, andwherein the second chamber includes one or more exit openings which are arranged on a second dividing wall.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the volume of the first chamber and/or of the second chamber is variable.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least one lateral boundary surface of the second chamber claim 1 , which optionally connects the first and the second dividing wall with each other claim 1 , is flexible and/or is pivotable and/or removable claim 1 , by shifting in direction of a lateral edge of the first and second dividing wall.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein an equal number of connecting openings and exit openings are present and/or wherein one pair of connecting openings and exit openings each is in alignment.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the apparatus includes a third chamber claim 1 , wherein the second and the third chamber share a second dividing wall and wherein the inner spaces of the second and the third chamber are connected by the exit openings.6. The apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the boundary of the third chamber is at least partly formed by a transparent material and/or wherein in the third chamber at least one illuminating ...

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Номер записи: 17
27-06-2013 дата публикации

AQUAPONIC VERTICAL GARDEN WITH INTEGRATED AIR CHANNEL FOR PLANT-BASED AIR FILTRATION

Номер: US20130160363A1
Автор: Giacomantonio Paul J., Whitney Christopher J.
Принадлежит: INKA BIOSPHERIC SYSTEMS

Embodiments are described for a closed-loop, vertical garden system for growing plants and filtering air and water comprising: a support structure; a composite, grow media configured to physically support the growth of plants and distribute water to the roots of the plants through capillary action through the area of the grow media; a water source coupled to the grow media through a pump and plumbing system, wherein the plumbing system is configured to draw water from the water source through the grow media and back to the water source in substantially closed loop aquatic system; and an air flow subsystem configured to draw outside air through the plants and transmit filtered air back out of the support structure. 1. An apparatus comprising:a support structure configured to be oriented substantially vertically with respect to the ground;a perforated backing element mounted within the support structure;a grow media mounted to the perforated backing unit for supporting the growth of one or more varieties of plants in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of the backing element and distribute water to the roots of the plants through capillary action through the area of the grow media; anda fan disposed within the support structure and configured to draw air from outside of the support structure through the plants and out of a vent of the support structure.2. The apparatus of wherein the support structure comprises at least a partially enclosed area configured to channel the air drawn from the outside and through the vent.3. The apparatus of further comprising a baffle within the support structure configured to channel air drawn from the outside of the support structure by the fan.4. The apparatus of wherein the vent comprises a slot opening that discharges air from the inside of the support structure back to the outside of the support structure claim 3 , and wherein the slot opening is disposed in at least one of: a top portion of the support structure ...

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Номер записи: 18
18-07-2013 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Harvesting and/or Analyzing Biological Samples

Номер: US20130180171A1
Автор: Oldenburg Kevin
Принадлежит:

Systems for harvesting biological samples are provided that can include a first multi-well plate configured to support the growth of individual biological material within one or more of first wells of the first plate; and a second multi-well plate configured to couple with the first plate. 1. A system for harvesting biological samples , the system comprising:a first multi-well plate configured to support the growth of individual biological material within one or more of first wells of the first plate; anda second multi-well plate configured to couple with the first plate and receive a portion of each of the individual biological material within one or more of the second wells of the second plate.2. The system of wherein the biological material is plant and the portion is a root of the plant.3. The system of wherein the first plate defines each of the one or more of the first wells to include at least one sidewall extending from an edge of a surface of the plate to a support member extending inwardly from the sidewall.4. The system of wherein the support member defines an opening axially aligned with the first well opening.5. The system of further comprising a conduit extending from the support member claim 4 , the opening of the support member defining the opening of the conduit.6. The system of wherein the conduit is axially aligned with the first well opening.7. The system of wherein the second multi-well plate defines one or more of second wells having openings therein claim 1 , a portion of the one or more of the first wells of the first plate being configured to be received within the openings of the one or more of the second wells upon alignment of the first plate with the second plate.8. The system of wherein the one or more of the first wells of the first multi-well plate are open-bottomed and the one or more of the second wells of the second multi-well plate are close-bottomed.9. The system of wherein the one or more of the first wells are configured to ...

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Номер записи: 19
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Methods for Growing Living Organisms

Номер: US20130185998A1
Автор: Herzer-Wilson Cheryl A., Wilson Daniel J.
Принадлежит:

An apparatus for growing living organisms having at least one growing unit adapted to receive at least one living organism, a source of fluid, a conduit operably connecting the source of fluid and the growing unit in fluid supplying relation, and at least one system for supplying the requirements by which the living organism can grow in the growing unit. 114-. (canceled)15. A method of inducing continuous flow in a hydroponic system comprising:(a) the step of withdrawing fluid from outlet conduits leading from lower portions of a plurality of growing units each adapted to receive at least one living organism and each having a horizontal lower surface located on a horizontal plane, said withdrawal causing a lowering of levels of said fluid in said plurality of growing units, wherein second conduits are provided between the lower portions of said plurality of growing units and a lower portion of a fluid source having a horizontal lower surface on the horizontal plane such that the lowering of the fluid levels in said plurality of growing units causes fluid to be continuously drawn by gravity flow through said second conduits from said fluid source to replace the fluid withdrawn from said plurality of growing units;(b) the step of returning said fluid withdrawn from said plurality of growing units to the fluid source to facilitate said continuous flow; and(c) the step of substantially maintaining a level of the fluid in the fluid source and the levels of the fluid in the plurality of growing units on a second horizontal plane.16. The method of wherein returning the fluid withdrawn from the plurality of growing units comprises collecting the withdrawn fluid from said outlet conduits in a fluid return system.17. The method of wherein said plurality of growing units are arranged in one or more rows claim 16 , each row being serially connected by said outlet conduits allowing continuous flow of said fluid between the growing units in the row claim 16 , and said fluid ...

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Номер записи: 20
29-08-2013 дата публикации

VERTICAL CONCENTRATED VEGETABLE AND PLANT GROWER

Номер: US20130219788A1
Автор: VanLente Joseph P.
Принадлежит:

A vertical gardening system includes at least one sheet of geosynthetic material hung generally vertically, and forming vertical channels extending top to bottom of the sheet on a rear side and including a plurality of small upwardly-open individual pockets on a front side and growing medium on both sides of the at least one sheet and located in both the channels and the pockets. A related method includes providing a portable stand and supporting on the stand a sheet with vertical channels and pockets as defined above, growing plants in the pockets with their roots extending into the channels, and moving the stand to promote plant growth, including one of moving the stand to orient the plants toward sunlight during daylight, or moving the stand between a first location of optimal sunlight and a second location of optimal protection against freezing. 1. A gardening system using materials selected from hydroponic , aeroponic , and geoponic materials in a system for concentrated growing of vegetables in a vertical or near vertical arrangement , comprising:a geo engineered and industrial first fabric forming a plurality of continual vertical root-growing channels filled with a growing medium; andan additional engineered and industrial second fabric forming envelopes on a front of the channels, the envelopes functioning as a seed germination and seedling nursery fixed horizontally across and spaced vertically apart on a front side of each of the growing channels.2. The gardening system of including a watering system mounted overhead for dropping water onto a top of at least the channels.3. The gardening system of wherein the root growing channels have an open upper end and releasable-but-closed lower end to facilitate exchange of the growing medium.4. The gardening system of wherein the first fabric is a geo fabric and forms a wall which allows the plants in the envelopes to growth through the wall into the channels for root anchorage.5. The gardening system of including ...

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Номер записи: 21
03-10-2013 дата публикации

Hydroponic plant container with highly oxygenated nutrient solution using continuous air injection and continuous coriolis effect mixing

Номер: US20130255152A1
Автор: Dan Johnson, George Anderson
Принадлежит: Individual

A hydroponic plant container with a reservoir of “highly oxygenated” nutrient solution that is the result of continuous direct air injection into the bottom of the reservoir, at a specific range of trajectories, along with continuous Coriolis effect mixing. The highly oxygenated nutrient solution is used to provide a deep water culture for the lower section of the plant roots, to saturate the middle section of the plant roots with fine droplets of the highly oxygenated nutrient solution, and to saturate the growing media and the upper section of the plants roots with a continuous drip of the highly oxygenated nutrient solution.

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Номер записи: 22
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Methods of Growing Plants

Номер: US20130263507A1
Автор: Cuypers Jean Marie Wilhelmus, Hempenius Eelke Gjalt
Принадлежит: ROCKWOOL INTERNATIONAL

This invention includes a coherent growth substrate product formed of mineral wool, the product having two opposed top and bottom surfaces and a seed hole extending from the top surface towards the bottom surface, the base of the seed hole defining a seed bed, wherein the volume of the growth substrate product is not more than 150 cm, and wherein the seed bed has a width of at least 5 mm. 1. A coherent growth substrate product formed of mineral wool , the product having two opposed top and bottom surfaces and a seed hole extending from the top surface towards the bottom surface , the base of the seed hole defining a seed bed , wherein the volume of the growth substrate product is not more than 150 cm , and wherein the seed bed has a width of at least 5 mm.2. A growth substrate product according to in which the seed bed has a width at least 6 mm.3. A growth substrate product according to in which the seed bed has a width at its narrowest point of not more than 8 mm claim 1 , preferably not more than 7 mm.4. A growth substrate product according to in which the seed hole has a depth at least 7 mm claim 1 , preferably at least 9 mm.5. A growth substrate product according to in which the seed hole has a depth not more than 15 mm claim 1 , preferably not more than 12 mm.6. A growth substrate product according to in which the seed bed is substantially flat and is generally circular or generally elliptical.7. A growth substrate product according to in which the seed hole is generally cylindrical or generally frustoconical.8. A growth substrate product according to in which the density of the mineral wool immediately surrounding the seed hole is greater than the density of the remainder of the mineral wool forming the growth substrate product.9. A growth substrate product according to in which the mineral wool has an average overall density of from 60 to 100 kg/m.10. A growth substrate according to comprising at least one wetting agent.11. A method of propagation of seeds ...

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Номер записи: 23
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Growth Substrate Product, Methods of Growing Plants and Processes of Making Growth Substrate

Номер: US20130263508A1
Автор: Cuypers Jean Marie Wilhelmus, Hempenius Eelke Gjalt
Принадлежит:

This invention includes a coherent growth substrate product formed of mineral wool, the product having two opposed top and bottom surfaces and a channel which is open at the bottom surface and extends from the bottom surface at least 50% of the height of the growth substrate product and wherein the volume of the growth substrate product is not more than 150 cm. 1. A coherent growth substrate product formed of mineral wool , the product having two opposed top and bottom surfaces and a channel which is open at the bottom surface and extends from the bottom surface at least 50% of the height of the growth substrate product and wherein the volume of the growth substrate product is not more than 150 cm.2. A growth substrate product according to in which the channel extends continuously from the bottom to the top surface and is open at the top surface.3. A growth substrate product according to in which the channel has a width at its narrowest point of not more than 3 mm.4. A growth substrate product according to in which the density of the mineral wool immediately surrounding the channel is greater than the density of the remainder of the mineral wool forming the growth substrate product.5. A growth substrate product according to in which the mineral wool has an average overall density of from 60 to 100 kg/m.6. A growth substrate product according to having at the top surface a substantially centrally positioned seed hole claim 1 , wherein if the channel is open at the top surface claim 1 , the seed hole coincides with the opening of the channel at the top surface.7. A method of propagation of seeds comprising providing a product as defined in claim 1 , positioning a seed at the top surface of the growth substrate product claim 1 , irrigating the growth substrate product and allowing germination and growth of the seed to form a seedling.8. A method according to in which the growth substrate product is as defined in and the seed is positioned within the channel at the top ...

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Номер записи: 24
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Method of Growing Plants

Номер: US20130283688A1
Автор: Cuypers Jean Marie Wilhelmus, Hansen Erling Lennart, Hempenius Eelke Gjalt, Janssen Frank Hendrikus, Naerum Lars, Nissen Poul
Принадлежит: ROCKWOOL INTERNATIONAL A/S

The invention provides a method of growing plants in a mineral wool growth substrate, the method comprising: 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the growth substrate further comprises a wetting agent.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the wetting agent comprises an ionic surfactant.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the wetting agent comprises an anionic surfactant claim 2 , preferably linear alkyl benzene sulphonate anionic surfactant.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the sugar component comprises a reducing sugar.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the polycarboxylic acid component comprises a carboxylic anhydride claim 1 , preferably wherein the carboxylic anhydride component comprises a combination of a cycloaliphatic anhydride and an aromatic anhydride.8. The use according to claim 7 , wherein the mineral fibre product further comprises a wetting agent.9. The use according to claim 7 , further comprising the additional features recited in .11. The mineral fibre product according to claim 10 , which shows a loss on ignition (LOI) within the range 2.4-5.5%.12. The mineral fibre product according to claim 10 , which shows a LOI of at least 4%.13. The mineral fibre product according to claim 10 , wherein the amount of wetting agent is 0.01 to 3% claim 10 , preferably 0.1 to 0.5% by weight based on the weight of the mineral fibre product.14. The mineral fibre product according to any claim 10 , further comprising the features recited in .16. A method according to claim 15 , wherein steps (ii) and (iii) occur substantially simultaneously.17. A method according to claim 15 , further comprising the additional features recited in .18. A method according claim 15 , in which the wetting agent comprises monoethylene glycol.19. The use of the mineral fibre product produced by the method of claim 15 , as a substrate for growing plants.21. A composition according to claim 20 , in which the wetting agent comprises monoethylene ...

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Номер записи: 25
31-10-2013 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC METHOD AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20130283689A1
Автор: WALLISER DEBORAH
Принадлежит:

A hydroponic pond is provided that has a depth preferably in the approximate range of from 24 inches to 36 inches. This depth of pond water provides a volume of water that increases thermal stability of the hydroponic pond. A nutritional formulation is developed in view of an analysis of a source water make-up for combination with the source water to achieve a desired chemical and nutritional mix. The nutritional formulation and the source water are then combined and placed within a hydroponic pond. A computational system is provided that monitors the state of a hydroponic environment and directs input modules as programmed and in order to sponsor plant growth, plant quality and volume of plant yield. 1. A method comprising:a. providing a hydroponic pond, the hydroponic pond having a depth greater than 20 inches;b. substantively enclosing the within a hemispheric dome:c. filling the pond with a water volume to a depth of at least 20 inches;d. providing an oxygen releasing tubing, the oxygen releasing tubing releasing oxygen at a depth of greater than one half of the depth of the water volume; ande. positioning growing plants within the water volume.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the oxygen releasing tubing releases oxygen within one inch of a bottom of the hydroponic pond.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the oxygen releasing tubing releases oxygen further than twelve inches away from any wall side of the hydroponic pond.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the retention tank presents a depth in a range of approximately from 24 inches to 36 inches claim 1 , and the water volume occupies at least a depth of 24 inches of the retention tank.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising monitoring an oxygen concentration of the water volume and releasing oxygen into the water volume to maintain the oxygen concentration of the water volume within a range of approximately six parts per million to ten parts per million.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 26
21-11-2013 дата публикации

PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20130305601A1
Автор: Park Young Hwan
Принадлежит:

The plant cultivation system includes: a circulatory system including axises installed in a corresponding portion of a frame installed in a cultivation room; chain gear axis-installed in the axises respectively; a left and a right chains; and a deduction motor connected and installed onto any axis of the axises; cultivating pot members including a can body, and a hook plate, fixed to left and right ends of the upper surface of the can body; and for moving and circulating in the inner space of the cultivation room by rotatably installing as hanging between the left and a right chains by the left and right hook axises and the hook plate; a medicinal fluid supplier; and an air blower, installed in the cultivation room. 1. A plant cultivation system comprising:{'b': 20', '24', '13', '10', '22', '24', '23', '22', '21', '24, 'a circulatory system including a plurality of axises installed in a corresponding portion of a frame installed in a cultivation room ; a plurality of chain gear axis-installed in the plurality of axises respectively; a left and a right chains for chaining the plurality of chain gear to be hanged by turn; and a deduction motor connected and installed onto any axis of the plurality of axises ;'}{'b': 30', '31', '32', '26', '23', '10', '23', '26', '32, 'a plurality of cultivating pot members including a can body having an opening in an upper surface, and a hook plate , fixed to left and right ends of the upper surface of the can body, for axis coupling and installing by hanging onto left and right hook axises horizontally fixed in an inner space of the left and a right chains which is faced each other at regular intervals; and for moving and circulating in the inner space of the cultivation room by rotatably installing as hanging between the left and a right chains by the left and right hook axises and the hook plate ;'}{'b': 40', '30, 'a medicinal fluid supplier for providing the medicinal fluid to the plurality of cultivating pot members ; and'}{'b': ...

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Номер записи: 27
21-11-2013 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC HYDROPONIC CLONING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130305603A1
Автор: Azoulay Sidney S.
Принадлежит:

This disclosure relates generally to an automatic hydroponic cloning apparatus, more particularly to an automatic hydroponic cloning apparatus to provide a thin mist for watering the roots of plants. In one example embodiment, the automatic hydroponic cloning apparatus is configured to: circulate mist to provide humidity to the leaves of plants, to control water temperature, to control humidity levels, to be notified of low water levels, and to measure pH levels of the water. 1. An automatic hydroponic cloning apparatus comprisinga housing having a plant section, a water section, and an exterior control panel, wherein the plant section and the water section is horizontally separated by a divider comprising a plurality of net pockets, each of the plurality of net pockets is configured to support at least one plant therein such that the leaves of the at least one plant are housed in the plant section and the roots of the at least one plant are housed in the water section,the plant section comprising a transparent cover,the water section comprising a mist generator, a water level sensor, a heating pad, and a pH reader, wherein the water section is configured to store water therein,the heating pad being embedded in a floor portion of the water section, configured to increase or decrease the temperature of the water, and the mist generator comprising a motor having a hollow tapered power shaft extending downwardly into the water section, wherein the hollow tapered power shaft comprises a wide portion at the top, a narrow portion at the bottom, and an outwardly sloping inner surface thereof whereby when the hollow tapered power shaft is rotating, the combination of centripetal force on the water in the hollow tapered power shaft and the outwardly sloping inner surface thereof forces water upwardly,', 'a disk mounted atop the hollow tapered power shaft and extending laterally therefrom which is configured to receive water from the hollow tapered power shaft and direct the ...

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Номер записи: 28
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Vertical Agricultural Structure

Номер: US20130326950A1
Автор: Nilles Steven M.
Принадлежит:

Disclosed are modular and stackable cultivation systems and growth bays, and purpose built structures including the systems and bays that are adaptable for crop cultivation and find use for methods of agricultural growth using soil, hydroponic, or aeroponic-based systems. 1. A cultivation system , comprisinga plurality of stackable growth regionswherein each growth region has substantially the same physical dimensions and comprises a plurality of growth bays, a) a plant zone comprising one or a plurality of grow modules;', 'b) an airspace region located immediately above the plant zone;', 'c) a lighting region comprising a series of light emitting diode (LED) lights located above the airspace; and', 'd) a structural region, wherein the structural region provides structural support for (i) the LED lights of the lighting region, and (ii) an optional second growth region located above the structural region., 'wherein each of the plurality of growth bays comprises, in a vertically oriented dimension, from low to high2. The cultivation system of claim 1 , wherein the growth region further comprises exterior windows comprising a wavelength-specific high performance coating which provides high transmission of blue claim 1 , red claim 1 , and selected UV light spectrums and which reflects infrared heat.3. The cultivation system of claim 1 , further comprising solar control blinds that are optionally motorized and solar programmable claim 1 , and which can reflect and redistribute natural ambient daylight to the interior regions of the floor.4. The cultivation system of claim 1 , further comprising further comprising a high performance light diffusion coating on at least a portion of a ceiling surface and/or a portion of a bottom surface of the individual floor claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises mica or silicone beads claim 1 , or both;5. The cultivation system of claim 1 , further comprising a HVAC system that is programmable and controls one or more of air exchange ...

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Номер записи: 29
02-01-2014 дата публикации

AEROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20140000162A1
Автор: Blank Timothy A.
Принадлежит:

An aeroponic growing system and method is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the system includes at least one vertical column of interconnected growing pots and an overhead support to suspend the vertical column of interconnected growing pots. The system also includes a supply conduit that is in fluid communication with a top of the vertical column of interconnected growing pots and a return conduit in fluid communication with a bottom of the vertical column of interconnected growing pots. In addition, the system includes a reservoir in fluid communication with the supply conduit and the return conduit. A turning mechanism may also be used for rotating the column to achieve uniformity of illumination. 1. An aeroponic growing system , the system comprising:at least one vertical column of interconnected growing pots;an overhead support to suspend the vertical column of interconnected growing pots;a supply conduit in fluid communication with a top of the vertical column;a return conduit in fluid communication with a bottom of the vertical column; anda reservoir in fluid communication with the supply conduit and the return conduit.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a nutrient enriched fluid to circulate through the system.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a turning mechanism for rotating the column to achieve uniformity of illumination.4. The system of claim 3 , the turning mechanism comprising a horizontal driveshaft in communication with a motor to rotate the column of interconnected growing pots.5. The system of claim 4 , further comprising a spacing bar disposed between adjacent columns of interconnected growing pots.6. The system of claim 5 , further comprising an elongated support channel covering the turning mechanism.7. The system of claim 6 , further comprising a distributor head secured to a top portion of the column of interconnected growing pots.8. The system of claim 7 , further comprising a regulator to adjust a temperature of ...

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Номер записи: 30
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Insulated Shipping Containers Modified for High-Yield Plant Production Capable in any Environment

Номер: US20140020292A1
Автор: Brad MCNAMARA, Jon Friedman
Принадлежит: Freight Farms Inc

A system and method for generating high-yield plant production is disclosed. The system includes a container, a growing station, and a monitoring system. The growing station includes vertical racks, a lighting system, an irrigation system, a climate control system, and a ventilation system. The monitoring system monitors all of the systems in the growing station, as well as the environment within the container, to provide real-time data and alerts to a user.

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Номер записи: 31
30-01-2014 дата публикации

LIQUID FOAM PRODUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20140026481A1
Автор: Podmajersky Karl
Принадлежит:

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing liquid foam wherein the liquid foam is used to facilitate the delivery of nutrients to plants. The method and apparatus comprises a foam production unit () comprising a chamber (), inlet means () to said chamber () for oxygenated air and liquid, and means for controlling the flow of said oxygenated air and liquid through or from said chamber () to thereby create a liquid foam. 1. A foam production unit comprising a chamber , inlet means to said chamber for oxygenated air and liquid , and means for controlling the flow of said oxygenated air and liquid through or from said chamber to thereby create a liquid foam.2. A foam production unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chamber of the foam production unit comprises a mixing chamber in which liquid and oxygenated air supplied to the chamber are mixed.3. A foam production unit as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the inlet means comprises one or more inlets for oxygenated air and one or more inlets for liquid claim 2 , and the chamber has one or more outlets and the means for controlling the flow is provided for controlling or restricting flow from the one or more inlets of oxygenated air and liquid to or through the one or more outlets.4. (canceled)5. A foam production unit as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the means for controlling flow comprises means in the chamber which provide a controlled directional path for oxygenated air and liquid from the oxygenated air and liquid inlet means to the outlet.6. A foam production unit as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the means for controlling or restricting flow comprises a plurality of discrete elements within the chamber claim 5 , wherein the discrete elements comprise a plurality of spherical members or members of any other shape claim 5 , and the discrete elements substantially fill the mixing chamber.7. (canceled)8. A foam production unit as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the discrete elements only partially fill the ...

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Номер записи: 32
06-02-2014 дата публикации

WATER SELF REGULATED HORTICULTURAL GROWING AND SUPPORT MEDIUM

Номер: US20140033608A1
Автор: Hesse Huib, Jancic Anne, Van Dijk Bert
Принадлежит:

A horticultural growing and support medium is disclosed. The horticultural growing and support medium includes a synthetic foam slab permeable to water. The foam slab has a first growing surface, wherein plants grow to ambient, and an opposite second draining surface, separated from the growing surface by the thickness of the block. A limited portion only of the second draining surface is coated with a coating having a permeability to water substantially lower than the slab material, preferably substantially impervious to water, for controlling the draining and storage of water contained in the slab. The porous slab is made of a synthetic foam having an open porosity. 2. A horticultural growing and support medium according to claim 1 , wherein the coating is dispersed throughout the whole area of the draining surface as discrete islands.3. A horticultural growing and support medium according to claim 1 , wherein the draining surface is structured claim 1 , comprising a number of protrusions claim 1 , preferably substantially conical in shape claim 1 , at least the tips of which being coated with said coating to act as water buffers.4. A horticultural growing and support medium according to claim 3 , wherein the thickness of the slab from the growing surface to the base of the protrusions is comprised between 30 and 500 mm claim 3 , and the protrusions have a height comprised between 15 and 60% of the slab thickness and have a width in one direction at the base thereof comprised between 10 and 50 mm.5. A horticultural growing and support medium according to claim 3 , wherein substantially the whole surface of the protrusions is coated with coating claim 3 , while the area of the drainage surface extending between the protrusions is substantially devoid of said coating.6. A horticultural growing and support medium according to claim 1 , wherein the synthetic foam is selected among the group of phenol-formaldehyde foams claim 1 , urea-formaldehyde foams claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 33
20-02-2014 дата публикации

AQUAPONICS SYSTEM

Номер: US20140047767A1
Автор: Bodlovich Andrew, Gleeson Kevin
Принадлежит: Urban Ecological Systems Ltd.

The present invention relates to an aquaponics system and method. There is provided an aquaponics system including a tank () for housing at least one aquatic animal species; a plant growing apparatus () for housing one or more plant species growing in an aqueous environment; and a biofilter module including a solids removal means () and a biological waste digestion unit () including a biological species for digesting solids to produce plant nutrients. Plant nutrients are transferred to the plant growing apparatus () and at least a portion of the water is returned to the tank (). 1. An aquaponics system comprising;a tank for housing at least one aquatic animal species;a plant growing apparatus for housing one or more plant species growing in an aqueous environment; and a solids removal means; and', 'a biological waste digestion unit for digesting solids from the solids removal means to produce plant nutrients, which biological waste digestion unit comprises a biological species that at least partially digests solid waste from said solids removal means to plant nutrients;, 'a biofilter module for receiving a waste stream comprising solid waste and water from the tank, the biofilter module comprising;'}whereby in use, said plant nutrients are transferred to the plant growing apparatus and at least a portion of the water is returned to the tank.2. An aquaponics system according to claim 1 , wherein the plant nutrients produced in the biological waste digestion unit are transferred to the plant growing apparatus in water and/or leachate exiting the biological waste digestion unit.3. An aquaponics system according to claim 1 , wherein said biological species is a species of worm and said biological waste digestion unit is a worm unit.4. An aquaponics system according to wherein said worm unit is inoculated with one or more strains of bacteria and/or fungi.5. An aquaponics system according to claim 1 , wherein said system comprises a nitrification means for treating water ...

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Номер записи: 34
20-03-2014 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140075841A1
Автор: DEGRAFF BRAD
Принадлежит:

A new hydroponic growing system that incorporates a non-woven soft-sided fabric container housed and/or supported within a plant reservoir container is proposed. The present invention includes a main reservoir that is in communication with multiple plant reservoir containers connected each other. The predetermined intervals are set and controlled by the controller at the main reservoir to fill and drain the plant reservoir containers. With an aid of use of a soft-sided fabric container made of fine mesh-like non-woven material, the present invention minimizes the medium from travelling with nutrients when the pump is activated to drain the bucket. In addition, the present invention includes aeration devices, such as an air tube, creating a vent which minimizes water resistance when draining the bucket. Variations on the type or material for the soft-sided fabric container, and various methods for supporting and suspending the soft-sided fabric containers can be considered. 1. A hydroponic growing system for plants , comprising:a main reservoir having a fill switch and a drain switch;at least one plant reservoir container comprising a bucket and having a soft-sided fabric container at least partially within said bucket;a controller in electrical connection with said fill switch and said drain switch;a pump in fluid communication with said main reservoir and said plant reservoir container, and in electrical connection with said controller wherein said pump is responsive to said controller to pass fluid from said main reservoir to said plant reservoir container.2. The hydroponic growing system of claim 1 , further comprising a spacer sized to be received in said plant reservoir container and beneath said soft-sided fabric container.3. The hydroponic growing system of claim 2 , wherein said spacer is configured to prevent said soft-sided fabric container from contacting the bottom of said plant reservoir container.4. The hydroponic growing system of claim 2 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 35
27-03-2014 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM

Номер: US20140083008A1
Автор: KOTSATOS VASILIOS M.
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A hydroponic growing system that comprises a plurality of parallel horizontal pipes, a vertical drain pipe, and a plurality of nutrient-delivering tubes. The horizontal pipes are adapted to support crops that receive nutrients from the nutrient-delivering tubes and grow in high density. The horizontal pipes have opposite first and second ends, as well as a plurality of openings along a length, and a plurality of pipe segments extending angularly from an outer surface. The vertical drain pipe has a plurality of angular pipe extensions along a length, which mate with one of the first and second ends of the horizontal pipes. The nutrient-delivering tubes have openings along a length and extend from the vertical drain pipe, branching through the pipe segments extending from the horizontal pipes. 1. A hydroponic growing system comprising:a plurality of parallel horizontal pipes each having opposite first and second ends, a plurality of openings along a length between said first and second ends on one side thereof through which crops grow, and a plurality of pipe segments extending angularly from an outer surface on an opposing side thereof;a vertical drain pipe having a plurality of angular pipe extensions along a length thereof, said pipe extensions mating with one of said first and second ends of said plurality of parallel horizontal pipes; anda plurality of nutrient-delivering tubes having openings along a length thereof and extending from said vertical drain pipe and branching through said plurality of pipe segments,wherein each of said horizontal pipes being adapted to support crops that receive nutrients from said nutrient-delivering tubes, thereby producing crops in high density.2. A hydroponic growing system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of parallel vertical support members having a plurality of circular openings along a length; andat least one horizontal support member coupled to a bottom end of each of said plurality of vertical support ...

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Номер записи: 36
27-03-2014 дата публикации

CONTAINER

Номер: US20140083009A1
Автор: Leonardo Daniel, Panopoulos Greg
Принадлежит:

A container for stacking with an alike container for use in hydroponics, the container includes a base and a side wall extending from the base and defining an opening, the side wall having an inner profile and an outer profile, the inner profile interfits with the outer profile when the container is in a stacked relationship with an alike container, and wherein the inner profile includes at least one formation located at a height from the base of the container, and the outer profile includes at least one abutment for engaging the formation of an alike container when stacked therein, and when in use, the container can be stacked with an alike container in a nesting relationship such that one container forms a receiver and the other forms a nester that is positioned in a lowered operative position within a receiver, and the relative positions of the containers can be adjusted by locating the at least one abutment of the outer profile of the nester on the at least one formation of the receiver and thereby supporting the nester in an raised operative position. 1. A container for stacking with an alike container for use in hydroponics , the container includes:a base; anda side wall extending from the base and defining an opening, the side wall having an inner profile and an outer profile, the inner profile interfits with the outer profile of the alike container when the container is in a stacked relationship with the alike container, and wherein the inner profile includes at least one formation located at a height from the base of the container, and the outer profile includes at least one abutment for engaging the at least one formation of the alike container when stacked therein,and when in use, the container can be stacked with the alike container in a nesting relationship such that one container forms a receiver and the other forms a nester that is positioned in a lowered operative position within the receiver, and the relative positions of the containers can be ...

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Номер записи: 37
03-04-2014 дата публикации

CULTIVATION POD

Номер: US20140090295A1
Автор: FAMBRO Steve
Принадлежит: FAMGRO FARMS

A cultivation pod includes a platform, a nutrient supply system, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The platform includes a supporting tray comprising channels, each having a nutrient-film, and a plant carrier positioned on the supporting tray, where the plant carrier lies in a plane when positioned on the supporting tray and is removable in a direction that lies in the plane without removing the supporting tray from the pod. The nutrient supply system feeds nutrient media to the supporting tray and the plant carrier is removable from the pod without disconnecting the nutrient supply system from the supporting tray. The LEDs provide light to the plant carrier when the plant carrier is positioned on the supporting tray, where the LEDs lie in a planar orientation and are unevenly distributed in the substantially planar orientation. 1. A cultivation pod , comprising: a supporting tray comprising a plurality of channels, each channel having a nutrient-film, and', 'a plant carrier positioned on the supporting tray, wherein the plant carrier lies in a plane when positioned on the supporting tray and is removable in a direction that lies in the plane without removing the supporting tray from the pod;, 'a platform within the pod, wherein the platform comprises'}a nutrient supply system that feeds nutrient media to the supporting tray, wherein the plant carrier is removable from the pod without disconnecting the nutrient supply system from the supporting tray; anda plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide light to the plant carrier when the plant carrier is positioned on the supporting tray, wherein the LEDs lie in a planar orientation and are unevenly distributed in the substantially planar orientation.2. The cultivation pod of claim 1 , further comprising a vertical bellows that feeds air radially into the cultivation pod.3. The cultivation pod of claim 2 , wherein the vertical bellows creates a planar air flow.4. The cultivation pod of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 38
06-01-2022 дата публикации

OPEN-TOP GUTTER

Номер: US20220000044A1
Автор: HUTTUNEN Jukka
Принадлежит: GREEN AUTOMATION GROUP OY

An open-top gutter for cultivation of plants. In an example, the open-top gutter comprises at least one water space formed by a double edge and being closed at the top, or almost closed. The water space is open at the bottom of the gutter. In an example, the open-top gutter includes at least one separate water space formed by a partially double bottom and connected to the bottom of the gutter via a bottom gap. In an example, the open-top gutter includes a space limited by two side walls and a bottom wall and divided into trough-like compartments by at least one dividing wall. The dividing wall includes at least one water space formed by a double wall, open at the bottom of the gutter. 1. An open-top gutter for cultivating plants , comprising at least one water space formed by a double edge and being closed at the top or almost closed , wherein the water space is open at the bottom of the gutter.2. An open-top gutter for cultivating plants , wherein the open-top gutter comprises at least one separate water space formed by a partially double bottom and connected to the bottom of the gutter via a bottom gap.3. An open-top gutter for cultivating plants , comprising a space delimited by two side walls and a bottom wall and divided into trough-like compartments by at least one dividing wall , wherein the dividing wall comprises at least one water space formed by a double wall and being open at the bottom of the gutter.4. The open-top gutter according to claim 1 , wherein the water space is open 0.1 to 2 mm from the bottom of the open-top gutter.5. The open-top gutter according to claim 1 , wherein the gutter is made of metal or composite materials by bending.6. The open-top gutter according to claim 1 , wherein the gutter is made of plastic claim 1 , aluminium or other mixtures by extruding.7. The open-top gutter according to claim 1 , wherein the gutter further comprises bottom ribs.8. The open-top gutter according to claim 1 , wherein the gutter is suitable for the ...

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Номер записи: 39
06-01-2022 дата публикации

AQUATIC PLANT GROWING MATERIAL

Номер: US20220000047A1
Автор: YANG Wenan, ZHAO Jiangyan
Принадлежит:

The present application is directed to a method of applying a plant growing material to a surface of a mold décor, the method comprising flocking at least one aquatic seed to the surface of a mold décor to adhere the at least one aquatic seed to the surface of the mold décor. 1. A method of applying a plant growing material to a surface of a mold décor , the method comprising:flocking at least one aquatic seed to the surface of a mold décor to adhere the at least one aquatic seed to the surface of the mold décor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the mold décor is coated with an adhesive material prior to flocking the at least one aquatic seed to the surface of the mold décor.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one aquatic seed is mixed with an epoxy resin-material prior to flocking the at least one aquatic seed to the surface of the mold décor.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:submerging the mold décor underwater,wherein the at least one aquatic seed that is flocked to the surface of the mold décor begins to grow after the mold décor has been submerged underwater.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mold décor is created by pouring resin into a mold to harden and sanding the mold décor to remove sharp edges and achieve a desired shape.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the mold décor that the at least one aquatic seed is adhered to is an uneven surface.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the mold décor that the at least one aquatic seed is adhered to includes at least one horizontal surface and at least one vertical surface.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the mold décor that the at least one aquatic seed is adhered to includes a rock-type surface including at least one cavity.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the mold décor that the at least one aquatic seed is adhered to includes an artificial mossy area claim 1 , andwherein the at least one aquatic seed is ...

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Номер записи: 40
06-01-2022 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC GROWTH SYSTEM AND PLANT TRAY ASSEMBLY THEREOF

Номер: US20220000049A1
Автор: Franczuz Brian
Принадлежит: Rapidgrow Industries Inc.

A hydroponic growth system comprises a reservoir including a lower chamber, an upper chamber, and a divider therebetween. The divider has a first aperture and a second aperture. The system includes an air blower in fluid communication with the lower chamber. Actuation of the air blower causes fluid from the lower chamber to pass through the first aperture and selectively flood the upper chamber. The valve inhibits communication between the lower chamber and the upper chamber via the second aperture in a resting state. Upon actuation of the air blower, the valve moves to a flooding state in which communication between the lower chamber and the upper chamber via the second aperture is promoted. 1. A hydroponic growth system comprising:a plant-growing chamber; anda reservoir coupled to and positioned below the plant-growing chamber, whereby air power-blown into the reservoir causes nutrient solution therewithin to flash flood the plant-growing chamber.2. The system as claimed in further including a channel extending between plant-growing chamber and the reservoir claim 1 , the channel being shaped to promote flash flooding of the plant-growing chamber when the air so power-blown into the reservoir forces the nutrient solution therethrough.3. The system as claimed in further including a channel extending between plant-growing chamber and the reservoir claim 1 , the channel being shaped to promote distribution or draining of the nutrient solution across the span of the plant-growing chamber.4. The system as claimed in claim 1 , including at least one horizontally-extending elongate channel which extends from the plant-growing chamber towards the bottom of the reservoir claim 1 , and at least one aperture extending through the at least one channel adjacent the bottom of the reservoir.5. The system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the air blown into the reservoir causes the nutrient solution to flood the plant-growing chamber via the at least one aperture and the at least ...

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Номер записи: 41
06-01-2022 дата публикации

CONTAINER UNIT AND CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR HYDROPONICS

Номер: US20220000050A1
Автор: HSU YEH KAI
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A container unit for hydroponics includes a container having an overflow unit and an outflow unit located therein. The overflow unit includes an overflow tube, and the outflow unit includes a siphon pipe which is height adjustable. A cover is mounted to the container and includes an opening, a first hole and a second hole. A pot is engaged with the opening of the cover. Two hooks are connected to the back of the container so as to be hooked to a shelve to form multiple rows of the containers between which the overflow tubes and the outflow tubes are connected via the first and second holes of the containers. The overflow tube and siphon pipe control the water level in the container to prevent plant root from being rotted. 1. A container unit for hydroponics , comprising:a container having an overflow unit and an outflow unit located therein, the overflow unit including an overflow tube, the outflow unit including a siphon pipe which is height adjustable;a cover mounted to the container and having an opening, a first hole and a second hole;a pot engaged with the opening of the cover, andat least one hook connected to a back of the container, the overflow tube and siphon pipe configured to control water level in the container to prevent plant root from being rotted.2. The container unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container includes a reception part on at least one side thereof claim 1 , a light part is inserted into the reception part and includes a clip.3. The container unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a top face of the container is inclined downward 37 degrees relative to a horizontal plane claim 1 , a concaved and curved face is formed to a front face of the container.4. The container unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the siphon pipe is a U-shaped pipe and includes a U-section which has an oval cross section claim 1 , the siphon pipe includes an inlet formed in a first end thereof.5. The container unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the outflow ...

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Номер записи: 42
03-01-2019 дата публикации

CANNABIS PLANT NAMED MR. GRASS WEEDLY

Номер: US20190000029A1
Автор: Freitas Shawn Robert, LEO DANIEL MICHAEL
Принадлежит: INSECTERGY, LLC

The present disclosure relates to a new and distinct hybrid plant named ‘Mr. Grass Weedly’ characterized by a hybrid between L. ssp. L. ssp. (Lam.), characterized by a L. ssp. content ranging from 3 weight percent to 90 weight percent, L. ssp. (Lam.) content ranging from 8 weight percent to 80 weight percent, a cannabidiol content ranging from 0.00005 weight percent to 15 weight percent, a tetrahydrocannabinol ranging from 5 weigh percent to 63 weigh percent, and a volatiles content ranging from between 30 weight percent to 90 weight percent. Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer-operated farming superstructure systems (FSS) may be used to produce Mr. Grass Weedly for human consumption with minimal water and environmental impact. A FSS system may comprise modules including liquid distribution and plant growing. A FSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules. 1151-. (canceled)153. The alimentary multifunctional composition according to claim 152 , wherein:the alimentary multifunctional composition includes an insect mass ratio that ranges from between 25 pounds of insects per ton of alimentary multifunctional composition to 1500 pounds of insects per ton of alimentary multifunctional composition.154. The alimentary multifunctional composition according to claim 152 , further comprising:{'i': azotobacter vinelandii, clostridium pasteurianu', 'glomus aggrefatum, glomus etunicatum, glomus intraradices, rhizophagus irregularis, glomus mosseae, 'a microorganism, the microorganism includes one or more microorganisms selected from the group consisting of bacteria, diazotroph bacteria, diazotrop archaea, , fungi, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, , and combinations thereof.'}155. The alimentary multifunctional composition according to claim 152 , further comprising:treated water, the treated water is treated with one or more water treatment units selected from the group consisting of an ...

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Номер записи: 43
04-01-2018 дата публикации

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND PLANT CULTIVATION METHOD

Номер: US20180000016A1
Автор: AMIYA Mika, FUJIO Kazushige, Suzuki Tomokazu
Принадлежит: NICHIA CORPORATION

Provided is a light emitting device that includes a light emitting element having a light emission peak wavelength ranging from 380 nm to 490 nm, and a fluorescent material excited by light from the light emitting element and emitting light having at a light emission peak wavelength ranging from 580 nm or more to less than 680 nm. The light emitting device emits light having a ratio R/B of a photon flux density R to a photon flux density B ranging from 2.0 to 4.0 and a ratio R/FR of the photon flux density R to a photon flux density FR ranging from 0.7 to 13.0, the photon flux density R being in a wavelength range of 620 nm or more and less than 700 nm, the photon flux density B being in a wavelength range of 380 nm or more and 490 nm or less, and the photon flux density FR being in a wavelength range of 700 nm or more and 780 nm or less. 1. A light emitting device comprising:a light emitting element having a light emission peak wavelength in a range of 380 nm or more and 490 nm or less; and the photon flux density R is in a wavelength range of 620 nm or more and less than 700 nm,', 'the photon flux density B is in a wavelength range of 380 nm or more and 490 nm or less, and', 'the photon flux density FR is in a wavelength range of 700 nm or more and 780 nm or less., 'the light emitting device emits light having a ratio R/B of a photon flux density R to a photon flux density B within a range of 2.0 or more and 4.0 or less, and a ratio R/FR of the photon flux density R to a photon flux density FR within a range of 0.7 or more and 13.0 or less, wherein'}, 'a fluorescent material that is excited by light from the light emitting element and emits light having at least one light emission peak wavelength in a range of 580 nm or more and less than 680 nm, wherein'}2. The light emitting device according to claim 1 , further comprising another fluorescent material that is excited by light from the light emitting element and emits light having at least one light emission peak ...

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Номер записи: 44
07-01-2021 дата публикации

LIGHT SOURCE FOR PLANT CULTIVATION

Номер: US20210000021A1
Автор: Kim Jin Won, KIM Se Ryung, KO Sang Min, Song Hyun Su
Принадлежит: Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd.

A plant cultivation light source includes a plurality of light sources configured to be turned on or turned off depending on a selected plant and a growth stage of the selected plant, and a controller. The controller is operable to turn on the light sources during a light period such that the light sources are operable to emit a light having a spectrum with a plurality of peaks to the selected plant. The light period including a first period and a second period and the first period preceding or following the second period. The controller is operable to adjust the spectrum of the light to alternate the first period and the second period during the light period. 1. A plant cultivation light source , comprising:a plurality of light sources configured to be turned on or turned off depending on a selected plant and a growth stage of the selected plant; anda controller operable to turn on the light sources during a light period such that the light sources are operable to emit a light having a spectrum with a plurality of peaks to the selected plant;the light period comprising a first period and a second period and the first period preceding or following the second period; provide, in the first period, a first pattern having peaks of the light that appear at one or more wavelengths;', 'provide, in the second period, a second pattern having peaks of the light that appear at the wavelengths being similar or identical to the wavelengths of the first pattern;', 'further provide, in the second period, at least one peak of the light that appears at a wavelength equal to or smaller than about 300 nm; and', 'alternate the first period and the second period during the light period., 'wherein the controller is operable to adjust the spectrum of the light to2. The plant cultivation light source of claim 1 , wherein the light sources emit the light having the first pattern in the first period that enables photosynthesis of the selected plant.3. The plant cultivation light source of ...

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Номер записи: 45
07-01-2021 дата публикации

VERTICAL GROW TOWER CONVEYANCE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE

Номер: US20210000022A1
Автор: Coffin Gage Goodspeed, Flynn Michael Peter, Klein Brice Leon, Le Roux Alexandre, Murcko Timothy Michael, STOREY Nathaniel R.
Принадлежит: MJNN LLC

A vertical farming structure having vertical grow towers and associated conveyance mechanisms for moving the vertical grow towers through a controlled environment, while being exposed to controlled lighting, airflow, humidity and nutritional support. The present disclosure describes a reciprocating cam mechanism that provides a cost-efficient mechanism for conveying vertical grow towers in the controlled environment. The reciprocating cam mechanism can be arranged to increase the spacing of the grow towers as they are conveyed through the controlled environment to index the crops growing on the towers. The present disclosure also describes an irrigation system that provides aqueous nutrient solution to the grow towers. 2. The crop production system of wherein the spacing of the select positions increases in the first direction such that spacing of the grow towers increases as such grow towers are pushed along the one or more grow lines with successive cycles of the actuator.3. The crop production system of wherein the common beam has a u-shaped profile having first and second walls extending from a base claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of cams are each mounted at the select positions along the first and second walls.4. The crop production system of wherein each of the plurality of grow towers comprises a hook attached to the top of the grow tower claim 1 , wherein the hook is configured to engage the grow line.5. The crop production system of wherein each of the one or more grow lines includes a groove region to which the hook of a grow tower slidably attaches.6. The crop production system of wherein each of the plurality of grow towers comprises a first plurality of plug containers arranged along a first face of the grow tower.7. The crop production system of wherein each of the plurality of grow towers comprises a second plurality of plug containers arranged along a second face of the grow tower claim 6 , wherein the second face is opposite to the first face.8. ...

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Номер записи: 46
04-01-2018 дата публикации

CONTAINER FOR PLANTS

Номер: US20180000027A1
Автор: RODRIGUES Manuel Maria
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This invention pertains to a plant container. The plant container is characterised, essentially, by: a rigid frame () formed by at least two mounting supports (), one for each side of the container, a top ring () preferably in a quadrilateral shape, supplemented with lateral and transverse () and longitudinal reinforcing beams (); a soil, water or plant substrate reservoir () , supported on said frame; a water deposit (); and a water transmission system to said substrate. 1. Plant container characterised in that it comprises:{'b': 1', '2', '3', '5', '4, 'a rigid frame () formed by at least two mounting supports (), one for each side of the container, a top ring () preferably in a quadrilateral shape, supplemented with lateral and transverse () and longitudinal reinforcing beams ();'}{'b': '6', 'one soil, water or plant substrate reservoir (), supported on said frame;'}{'b': '7', 'one water deposit (); and'}one water transmission system to said substrate.228. Plant container according to claim 1 , characterised in that said mounting supports () constitute frames composed by at least one batten ().38. Plant container according to claim 1 , characterised in that said battens () are arranged in such a way as to be intersected in an articulated form as “X” or “V” shape claim 1 , said junction being fixed by appropriate means.48. Plant container according to claim 1 , characterised in that said battens () are arranged vertically and in parallel and having sufficient height to support at least one plant substrate container.5. Plant container according to claim 1 , characterised in that the frame fixing means are nuts and bolts.63451. Plant container according to claim 1 , characterised in that said top ring () claim 1 , the longitudinal () and transverse () reinforcing beams are rigidly fixed claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , at the top of the mounting supports claim 1 , the middle of the structure's legs and at the bottom of the mounting frame ().76. Plant container ...

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Номер записи: 47
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Multi-piece hydroponic tower with hinged tower face

Номер: US20210000027A1
Автор: Alex Ibrahim, Alexandre Le Roux, Brice Leon KLEIN, Matthew James MATERA, Michael Peter FLYNN
Принадлежит: MJNN LLC

A multi-piece hydroponic tower is provided which utilizes separate tower body and face plate components that are hingeably coupled together, thereby simplifying tower construction as well as tower maintenance. In addition to the hinge, the tower face plate(s) is held in place with a latch, e.g., a snap-fit fastener. A V-shaped groove may be included on either side of the tower, the grooves increasing the efficiency of delivering water and nutrients to the plants via the narrowed rear cavity wall(s). The V-shaped grooves may also be used as an alignment aid when coupling planters, harvesters, or other equipment to the tower.

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Номер записи: 48
04-01-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-MEDIA STRUCTURES CONTAINING GROWTH ENHANCEMENT ADDITIVES

Номер: US20180000028A1
Автор: SUNTYCH Jon Daren
Принадлежит: Xiant Technologies, Inc.

Embodiments described herein provide for multi-media structures with growth enhancement additives for multiple stages of growth of an organism such as a plant, fungus or bacteria, including the production of individual media structures and multi-media structures for multi-stage growth. Methods for the production of individual media structure and multi-media structures with growth enhancement additives are provided. Methods for using multi-media structures to grow an organism through multiple stages of growth such as root production, vegetative growth and flowering are also provided. 170.-. (canceled)71. A multi-media gelatinous structure for the growth of an organism , wherein said structure comprises:a first gelatinous compound, wherein said first gelatinous compound comprises at least one growth enhancement additive;one or more second gelatinous compounds, wherein said one or more second gelatinous compounds comprises at least one growth enhancement additive, and wherein the at least one growth enhancement additive of the second gelatinous compound is different from or in a different quantity from the at least one growth enhancement additive of the first gelatinous compound; andwherein said first gelatinous compound is embedded within said one or more second gelatinous compound to create a multi-media gelatinous structure.72. The multi-media gelatinous structure of claim 71 , wherein said structure further comprises:at least one third gelatinous compound, wherein said at least one third gelatinous compound comprises at least one growth enhancement additive, and wherein the at least one growth enhancement additive of the third gelatinous compound is different from or in a different quantity from the at least one growth enhancement additive of the first gelatinous compound and the second gelatinous compound; andwherein said first gelatinous compound and said second gelatinous compound are embedded within said third gelatinous compound.73. The multi-media structure ...

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Номер записи: 49
07-01-2021 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC TRAY

Номер: US20210000028A1
Автор: Au Chen Hsiung
Принадлежит: AUASIA AGROTECH SDN. BHD.

A hydroponic tray for agricultural use. More particularly, the hydroponic tray allows control on fluid flowing there through. The tray includes an inlet end for the ingress of fluid and an outlet end for the egress of fluid, a trough extending continuously between the inlet end and the outlet end along which, in use, the fluid flows, and at least one fluid regulator device extending transversely across the trough, wherein each fluid regulator device comprises a sluice panel adapted to allow a predetermined rate of fluid flow there through and a control panel moveable relative to the sluice panel to vary the rate of fluid flow through the fluid regulator. 1. A hydroponic tray for agricultural use , the tray comprising:an inlet end for an ingress of fluid and an outlet end for an egress of fluid;a trough extending continuously between the inlet end and the outlet end along which, in use, the fluid flows; andat least one fluid regulator device extending transversely across the trough, wherein each fluid regulator device comprises a sluice panel adapted to allow a predetermined rate of fluid flow there through and a control panel moveable relative to the sluice panel to vary a rate of fluid flow through the fluid regulator.2. The hydroponic tray according to claim 1 , wherein the sluice panel is connected to the control panel via a hinge joint.3. The hydroponic tray according to claim 2 , wherein the sluice panel is configured with an undercut.4. The hydroponic tray according to claim 3 , wherein the control panel is configured with one or more grooves and a handle.5. The hydroponic tray according to claim 4 , wherein the width of the undercut is relatively wider than the grooves.6. A hydroponic tray according to claim 5 , further comprising one or more cultivating pots arranged in a side-by-side manner along the trough.7. The hydroponic tray according to claim 6 , wherein the pot has a non-circular top claim 6 , a substantially circular base bottom and slanted ...

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Номер записи: 50
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Vertical Aeroponic Plant Growing Enclosure

Номер: US20180000029A1
Автор: David W. Martin, Ronald R. Evans
Принадлежит: Indoor Farms Of America LLC

A grow plant enclosure to maximize plant density for a given growing area has a perimeter frame, a first pane, and a second pane. The first pane and the second pane are removably attached to the perimeter frame about opposite sides to form a hollow enclosure. A plurality of plug holder openings traverses through the first pane and the second pane, wherein each of the plug holder openings is designed to receive one of a plurality of plant holders for growing various plant types. A plurality of supply tubes traverse into the perimeter frame through a plurality of supply tube openings and each has a plurality of spray nozzles to deliver nutrient solution to the root zone of the plants retained in the plurality of plant holders. Excess nutrient solution is released through a drain tray and a drain fixture positioned about the bottom of the perimeter frame.

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Номер записи: 51
05-01-2017 дата публикации

MINERAL WOOL PRODUCT

Номер: US20170000050A1
Автор: Bavec Sasa, Kejzar Gregor, Sebenik Gorazd, Sumi Jure
Принадлежит:

A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run-off is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibres; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape. 115.-. (canceled)16. An installation selected from a green roof , a landscape , a sports facility , a golf course and an urban garden comprising vegetation grown on a growth medium , in which the growth medium comprises a mineral wool batt having an average density of at least 20 kg/mand in which the mineral wool batt consists essentially of needled mineral wool fibres.17. The installation of claim 16 , in which the mineral wool batt is substantially devoid of binder.18. The installation of claim 16 , in which the mineral wool batt is free of superabsorbent particles.19. The installation of claim 16 , in which the mineral wool batt has an absorbent core layer positioned adjacent to a first mineral wool barrier layer.20. The installation of claim 19 , in which the absorbent core layer is positioned between the first mineral wool barrier layer and a second mineral wool barrier layer adjacent to the absorbent core layer.21. The installation of claim 20 , in which the first and second mineral wool barrier layers are substantially free of binder and have a density greater than the density of the absorbent core layer.22. The installation of claim 16 , in which the nominal thickness of the mineral wool batt is in the range 10 mm to 120 mm.23. The installation of claim 16 , in which the mineral wool batt has at least one of or any combination of the following characteristics:A t0 initial water retention of at least 6.5 times its own weight;A t0 initial water content of at least 70%;A cycle 4, cycled water retention after 2 days ...

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Номер записи: 52
02-01-2020 дата публикации

MODULAR TANK SYSTEM

Номер: US20200000051A1
Автор: Hay Neil, Vincent Regis
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The present invention relates to an integral component based modular tank system comprising multiple H-supports configured for connecting two end-caps, multiple lateral bars, liners and specifically designed linear seal for forming a modular tank of a desired length, with no limitation of length. The system is configured to connect consecutive single modular tanks to two end-caps configured to terminate the modular tank system at respective ends; multiple lateral bars configured to transmit horizontal mechanical force between the two end-caps through the H-supports, multiple liners configured to hold the intended content of the tank; and multiple linear seals consisting of an outer seal and an inner seal configured to hydraulically seal the liners and the end-caps to each other. The modular tank system further comprising optional provision of installing a 3-part interlocking bar system, horizontal supporting bars and sprinkler system for utilizing the tank as integrated green house system. The modular tank system is also utilized as aquaponics system by further incorporating floating or non-floating trays, piping assembly, pump and specifically designed reliable automatic siphon. Thermal insulation panels may also be fitted between the lateral bars of the modular tank system for minimizing heat exchange between the content of the modular tank system and the outside environment. 1. An integrated and long continuous profile modular tank system , the modular tank system comprising:a) at least two or more H-supports configured for connecting end-caps, lateral bars, liners and consecutive single modular tank, elevating the tank up to a healthy working height, transmitting the weight of the modular tank system to the ground, and maintaining the mechanical integrity of the tank system;b) at least two or more end-caps configured to terminate the modular tank system at respective ends;c) lateral bars configured to transmit horizontal mechanical force between the at least two ...

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Номер записи: 53
02-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS OF CULTURING A FLOATING AQUATIC SPECIES USING AN APPARATUS FOR FLUID CONVEYANCE IN A CONTINUOUS LOOP

Номер: US20200000052A1
Автор: Cumba Hector, Grieco William, Javan Adam, Lovas Brian, Weaver Harvey
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The present disclosure relates to a method of culturing a floating aquatic species, the method including introducing the aquatic species into a receptacle having (a) a culture medium, (b) at least one raceway configured to allow the culture medium to flow in a continuous loop, and (c) a sufficient quantity of the culture medium to flow in the continuous loop; cultivating the aquatic species to generate a floating mat on a top surface of the culture medium; generating a fluid current of sufficient force to propel the floating mat on the top surface of the culture medium; and varying a velocity of the fluid current in a controlled manner to maintain a relatively uniform distribution of the floating mat on the top surface of the culture medium. 1. A method of culturing an aquatic species , the method comprising:introducing the aquatic species into a receptacle comprising: (a) a culture medium, (b) at least one raceway configured to allow the culture medium to flow in a continuous loop, and (c) a sufficient quantity of the culture medium to flow in the continuous loop;cultivating the aquatic species to generate a floating mat on a top surface of the culture medium;generating a fluid current of sufficient force to propel the floating mat on the top surface of the culture medium; andvarying a velocity of the fluid current in a controlled manner to maintain a relatively uniform distribution of the floating mat on the top surface of the culture medium.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluid current is generated by a propulsion mechanism claim 1 , andwherein the propulsion mechanism is selected from a paddle wheel and a fluid pump.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising harvesting the aquatic species with a harvest system.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the harvest system comprises at least one of: a conveyer belt and a surface skimmer.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein harvesting the aquatic species with the harvest system further comprises:coupling the ...

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Номер записи: 54
03-01-2019 дата публикации

AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LETTUCE

Номер: US20190000130A1
Автор: Sleiman Pierre, Sleiman Pierre Emil
Принадлежит: Go Green Agriculture, Inc.

A method is disclosed that includes growing romaine lettuce in a greenhouse using a hydroponic technique and using purified water. The romaine lettuce has a heart and outer leaves. The heart is separated from the outer leaves of the romaine lettuce. The outer leaves are packaged in a first container and the heart is packaged in a second container. The first container and the second container are separate from one another. The first container and the second container are transferred to a storage device of approximately 32 to 41 degrees F. The packaging the outer leaves and the heart, and the transferring the first container and the second container, occur in an environment of less than or equal to 41 degrees F. The method occurs in a single, environmentally-controlled facility. 1. A method comprising:growing romaine lettuce in a greenhouse using a hydroponic technique and using purified water, the romaine lettuce having a heart and outer leaves;separating the heart from the outer leaves of the romaine lettuce;packaging the outer leaves in a first container and the heart in a second container, wherein the first container and the second container are separate from one another; andtransferring the first container and the second container to a storage device of approximately 32 to 41 degrees F.;wherein the packaging the outer leaves and the heart, and the transferring the first container and the second container occur in an environment of less than or equal to 41 degrees F.; andwherein the method occurs in a single, environmentally-controlled facility.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein 90% or more of the outer leaves of each romaine lettuce are packaged.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the separating step claim 1 , the packaging step and the transferring step are performed in a total of approximately 1 to 5 minutes.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein after the heart is separated from the outer leaves claim 1 , the heart and the outer leaves are moved to the environment ...

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Номер записи: 55
01-01-2015 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC FODDER GROWING SYSTEM

Номер: US20150000194A1
Автор: Meerman Luke A.
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A hydroponic fodder growing system includes a plurality of upright support members. A plurality of shelves are movably mounted to the upright support members for movement between a generally horizontal position and a tilted position. Each shelf defines a lower side edge when in the tilted position. The system also includes a water supply system that is configured to supply water to fodder disposed on the shelves. A powered conveyor extends below the lower side edges of the shelves when the shelves are tilted, whereby fodder falls off the shelves onto the powered conveyor when the shelves are in the tilted position. 1. A hydroponic fodder growing system comprising:a plurality of upright support members;a plurality of shelves movably mounted to the upright support members for movement between a generally horizontal position and a tilted position, each shelf defining a lower side edge when in the tilted position;a water supply system configured to supply water to fodder disposed on the shelves; anda powered conveyor below the lower side edges of the shelves is configured to transport fodder that falls off the shelves onto the powered conveyor when the shelves are in the tilted position.2. The hydroponic fodder growing system of claim 1 , wherein:the shelves are pivotably connected to the upright support members.3. The hydroponic fodder growing system of claim 2 , including:a plurality of retainers releasably retaining the shelves in the generally horizontal positions.4. The hydroponic fodder growing system of claim 3 , wherein:each shelf includes first and second opposite side edges and a lip that extends upwardly from the second side edge.5. The hydroponic fodder growing system of claim 1 , wherein:each shelf includes first and second upper surface portions that extend at an angle relative to one another such that the shelves have a shallow upside down V-shape in cross section.6. The hydroponic fodder growing system of claim 1 , wherein:the shelves are arranged in two ...

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Номер записи: 56
13-01-2022 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC FACILITY SYSTEM FOR HELPING TO SAVE ENERGY AND GROW CROPS

Номер: US20220007600A1
Автор: JO Jang Hee
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The present invention relates to a hydroponic facility for cultivating crops without soil by using a culture solution, and more particularly to a hydroponic facility system for helping to save energy and grow crops in a hydroponic facility, which, when crops are grown through hydroponic facilities using a hydroponic method in many farms, can prevent the destruction of a natural environment attributable to the depletion of underground resources (water resources) and can reduce the economic burden of farmers attributable to a large amount of electricity consumed for constant temperature and constant humidity. 1. A hydroponic facility system for helping to save energy and grow crops , the hydroponic facility system comprising:a greenhouse;a hydroponic facility including horizontal pipes installed alternately horizontally in a meandering shape inside the greenhouse and configured such that crops are grown therein;a water tank configured to collect and store water pulled up from a water resource through a deep-well motor, and to supply the stored water to the horizontal pipes of the hydroponic facility through a main pipe;a plurality of generators arranged at ends of the horizontal pipes in a longitudinal direction, and configured to generate electricity using hydraulic power of water drained to the ends of the horizontal pipes;an auxiliary water tank configured to store remaining surplus water used when electricity is generated through the generators;one or more sprinklers installed in the greenhouse, and configured to spray the surplus water, pulled up from the auxiliary water tank by a constant-humidity motor, into an inside of the greenhouse including crops grown in the horizontal pipes;a plurality of radiators installed in the inside of the greenhouse, and configured to maintain a constant temperature;a boiler connected to the radiators through piping, and configured to receive the surplus water stored in the auxiliary water tank, to receive the electricity produced ...

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Номер записи: 57
13-01-2022 дата публикации

DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR PLANT GROWING

Номер: US20220007602A1
Автор: KAPP Lauri, LU Gregory
Принадлежит: NATUFIA SAUDI ARABIA FOR MANUFACTURING LLC

Disclosed herein are devices and a system for hydroponically growing plants. A pod comprising a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one side surface, said side surface connecting the top surface and the bottom surface is disclosed. The pod body comprises an indentation. A contour of the top surface of the pod body is larger than a contour of the bottom surface of the body. Additionally or alternatively to the contours geometry, the pod comprises a protective layer forming a barrier between at least part of said indentation and surrounding medium. The system for growing plants comprises the pod and a socket configured to receive the pod. A contour of the bottom surface is smaller than a contour of the socket opening and a contour of the top surface is larger than a contour of the socket opening. 1. A pod for hydroponically growing plants , the pod comprisinga body comprising a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one side surface, said side surface connecting the top surface and the bottom surface;wherein the body comprises an indentation; andwherein a contour of the top surface of the body is larger than a contour of the bottom surface of the body.2. The pod according to claim 1 , wherein the side surface substantially corresponds to a surface of revolution created by rotating a line segment about the axis connecting a center of the contour of the top surface and a center of the contour of the bottom surface claim 1 , and wherein the angle between a line comprising the line segment and said axis comprises 5 to 45 degrees.3. The pod according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the contour of the top surface to the contour of the bottom surface comprises between 1.5 and 2.4. The pod according to claim 1 , further comprising a protective layer forming a barrier between at least a part of the indentation in the body and surrounding medium.5. The pod according to claim 4 , wherein the protective layer is soluble in water.6. The pod according to claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 58
13-01-2022 дата публикации

Indoor garden center with a ripening control system

Номер: US20220007664A1
Автор: Gregory Sergeevich Chernov, Matthew Hunter, Michael Goodman Schroeder
Принадлежит: Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc

An indoor gardening appliance includes a liner defining a grow chamber and a grow module rotatably mounted within the grow chamber for receiving a plurality of plant pods. A ripening control system includes a recirculation duct and a fan assembly that recirculates air within the grow chamber. A reactive assembly, such as a titanium dioxide (TiO2) porous structure and an ultraviolet light, is positioned within the recirculation duct to regulate the concentration of one or more gases within the flow of air.

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Номер записи: 59
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Systems and methods for managing a weight of a plant in a grow pod

Номер: US20220015305A1
Автор: Gary Bret Millar, Michael Stephen HURST, Taylor John WOODBURY
Принадлежит: Grow Solutions Tech LLC

An assembly line grow pod includes a seeding region, a harvesting region, a track that extends between the seeding region and the harvesting region, a cart including a tray for holding plant matter, and a wheel coupled to the tray, where the wheel is engaged with the track, and a weight sensor positioned on the cart or the track, where the weight sensor is positioned to detect a weight of the plant matter positioned within the cart.

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Номер записи: 60
08-01-2015 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC SYSTEM

Номер: US20150007498A1
Автор: Hensley Joshua
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A self contained hydroponic system is provided comprising a large reservoir, a small media pot contained within the larger reservoir, a submerged water pump, an air pump, and a T-shaped manifold for transferring water to the media in the media pot. 1. A self-contained hydroponic system comprising: a heavy duty , large reservoir and lid capable of containing water; a small media pot and media pot lid; wherein the small media pot is placed inside and the large reservoir , wherein the lid of the large reservoir accommodates the small media pot; and further comprisingan air pump and water pump; a T-shaped manifold for transferring water from the reservoir into the media pot; plastic flow tubing, wherein the small media pot is perforated to allow roots of a plant to grow out of the perforations and into water in the large reservoir, wherein the water pump is submerged in the large reservoir to recirculate water; further comprising a top flow feed system, wherein the top flow feed system comprises media contained within the small media pot watered from the water pump through T-shaped manifold with flow feed tubes, which feed tubes extend out through the lid of the large reservoir and are anchored down into the small media pot.2. The hydroponic system of claim 1 , wherein the large reservoir and small media pot are manufactured of UV resistant and heavy duty PVC plastic or comparable material3. The hydroponic system of claim 1 , wherein T-shaped manifold are manufactured of heavy duty PVC material.4. The hydroponic system of claim 1 , wherein the large reservoir is approximately thirteen gallons.5. The hydroponic system of claim 1 , wherein the small media pot is approximately four gallons.6. The hydroponic system of claim 1 , wherein the large reservoir is rectangular.7. The hydroponic system of claim 1 , wherein the top flow system has five feed tubes.8. The hydroponic system of claim 7 , wherein the feed tubes are one quarter inch diameter.9. The hydroponic system of ...

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Номер записи: 61
12-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CULTIVATING AND DISTRIBUTING AQUATIC ORGANISMS

Номер: US20170006781A1
Автор: SHOHAM Benjamin, SHOHAM Tsipi
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System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium. 1. A method for measuring the plant floating volume (PFV) for an aquatic plant culture , the method comprising:harvesting a portion of the aquatic plant culture;delivering the portion of the aquatic plant culture to a holding chamber;allowing the portion of the aquatic plant culture to float to the surface of a liquid within the holding chamber;pumping liquid into the holding chamber to force the portion of the aquatic plant culture into a measurement tube;allowing the portion of the aquatic plant culture to float within a defined location in the measurement tube; andmeasuring the plant floating volume (PFV) of the portion of the aquatic plant culture in the measurement tube.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the PFV is measured while the portion of the aquatic plant culture is resting within the measurement tube.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the PFV is measured while the portion of the aquatic plant culture is flowing through the measurement tube.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the PFV is measured by ...

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Номер записи: 62
12-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CULTIVATING AND DISTRIBUTING AQUATIC ORGANISMS

Номер: US20170006790A1
Автор: SHOHAM Benjamin, SHOHAM Tsipi
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System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium. 1. A bioreactor for growing and outputting an aquatic plant culture , the bioreactor comprising:an input unit for receiving an aquatic plant culture;a growing unit for growing the aquatic plant culture;a harvesting unit for harvesting the aquatic plant culture; an air supply tube coupled to an air source;', 'a biomass supply tube coupled to the harvesting unit and connected to the air supply tube at a junction point;', 'an outlet tube connected to the air supply tube and the biomass tube at the junction point and comprising an outlet in fluid communication with the junction point;', 'an air pump configured to pump sterilized air into the air supply tube and out of the outlet; and', 'a valve configured to control the flow of the aquatic plant culture from the harvesting unit into the biomass supply tube and out of the outlet;', 'wherein the air pump is configured to pump the sterilized air through the junction point and out of the outlet while the aquatic plant culture flows out of the outlet, to limit contaminating ...

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Номер записи: 63
12-01-2017 дата публикации

LOW POTASSIUM CONTENT VEGETABLE, AND METHOD FOR CULTIVATING SAME

Номер: US20170006816A1
Автор: Matsunaga Shigeru
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Provided is a method for cultivating low potassium leafy vegetables at high yield without causing growth failure due to potassium deficiency in hydroponics. Cultivation is performed using a hydroponic solution containing a very small amount of potassium in the late cultivation period of low potassium leafy vegetables, thereby keeping the potassium content low at the time of harvest and also allowing the leafy vegetables to be stably harvested at high yield without causing potassium deficiency. 1. A method for cultivating a low potassium leafy vegetable , wherein a leafy vegetable is cultivated with potassium containing hydroponic solution for a certain period of time , and subsequently cultivated instead with low potassium cultivation period hydroponic solution containing potassium.2. A method for cultivating a low potassium leafy vegetable including cultivating a leafy vegetable with potassium containing hydroponic solution for a certain period of time , and subsequently cultivating instead with a low potassium cultivation period hydroponic solution ,wherein the low potassium cultivation period hydroponic solution contains potassium of 5 to 50 ppm.3. The method for cultivating a low potassium leafy vegetable according to claim 1 ,wherein the low potassium cultivation period hydroponic solution contains sodium of 20 to 400 ppm.4. The method for cultivating a low potassium leafy vegetable according to claim 1 ,wherein an EC value of the hydroponic solution is adjusted to 0.5 to 1.8 for cultivation throughout a potassium containing cultivation period and a low potassium cultivation period.5. The method for cultivating a low potassium leafy vegetable according to claim 1 ,wherein pH of the hydroponic solution is adjusted to 5.0 to 7.0 throughout a potassium containing cultivation period and a low potassium cultivation period.6. The method for cultivating a low potassium leafy vegetable according to claim 1 ,wherein an EC value and pH of the hydroponic solution are ...

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Номер записи: 64
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Process for continuously supplying batches of nutrient rich irrigation water to a Deep/Shallow Water Culture Growing System

Номер: US20210007275A1
Автор: Lange Christian D.
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A process for continuously supplying batches of nutrient rich irrigation water to a deep/shallow water culture growing system is disclosed. This system sends pre-dosed nutrient rich volumes one by one after they have dissipated the nutrients into each individual batch. These batches are nutrient ready and help maintain a nutrient level in the larger system by accurately raising nutrient levels to these smaller volumes. 1. This process can precisely distribute pre-mixed nutrient rich irrigation water at desired setpoints to a large deep/shallow water culture growing system2. This process can automatically distribute pre-mixed nutrient rich irrigation water at desired setpoints to a large deep/shallow water culture growing system3. This process can also be used to balance the pH of the irrigation water.4. This process allows an indoor vertical farm to not have to put irrigation tanks below floor/grade level. Problem Solved: Modern nutrient water dosing systems cannot work with large water volume systems. They can only dose nutrient solutions for a period of time, then they must wait to measure the results of the dosing. This takes a lot of time in large volume systems such as deep/shallow water culture systems.Other nutrient dosing machines supply nutrients directly into the deep/shallow water culture systems and wait until the dose has dissipated into the system and the water that was dosed has re-circulated to the point of dosing. This method is designed for systems with less total volume of water given the time it takes for re-circulation.The proposed system herein sends pre-dosed nutrient rich volumes one by one after they have dissipated the nutrients into each individual batch. These batches are nutrient ready and help maintain a nutrient level in the system by accurately raising nutrient levels to these smaller volumes.As stated above, modern nutrient water dosing systems cannot work with large water volume systems. They can only dose nutrient solutions for a ...

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Номер записи: 65
14-01-2021 дата публикации

GROWING MEDIUM SUPPORT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20210007289A1
Автор: Steele Mike
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The invention involves a growing medium support apparatus comprising a frame with a plurality of legs and an aperture. The aperture receives a first grow block, and the legs anchor the apparatus to a second grow block so that the second is situated and secured below the first. In exemplary embodiments, the frame of the apparatus is configured such that a bottom surface of the first grow block and a top surface of the second grow block touch to form at least a portion of a growing medium for a plant. As one grow block is placed on top of the other, a plant growing on the first grow block can expand its roots between the grow blocks secured together with the growing medium support apparatus. In some exemplary embodiments, multiple support apparatus may be utilized to secure multiple grow blocks to form a growing medium for the plant. 1. A growing medium support apparatus , comprising: a top opening defined by an interior perimeter of the top edge,', 'the side walls, and', 'a bottom opening defined by an interior perimeter of the bottom edge;', 'wherein the rectangular aperture is configured to snugly receive a portion of a first grow block so that a bottom surface of the first grow block is substantially aligned with the bottom edge of the rectangular frame and exposed through a bottom portion of the rectangular aperture; and, 'a rectangular frame, including side walls expanding between a top edge and a bottom edge of the rectangular frame, and a rectangular aperture defined bya plurality of legs, each of the plurality of legs extending below the bottom edge of the rectangular frame and configured to anchor with a second grow block in a manner so that the bottom surface of the first grow block and a top surface of the second grow block make contact to form at least a portion of a growing medium for a plant.2. The growing medium support apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the side walls are tapered so that the top opening of the rectangular aperture has an area greater than ...

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Номер записи: 66
14-01-2021 дата публикации

MODULAR HYDROPONIC GROWING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20210007302A1
Автор: Ellsworth Cecil Logan
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The present invention provides various modular hydroponic growing apparatuses, each having oppositely positioned slats or other compatible surfaces between which is defined an expandable growth channel, wherein at least one of the slats or other compatible surfaces are biased inwardly towards the opposing slat or other compatible surface via a biasing element. 1. A hydroponic growing apparatus , comprising:a first slat having a first inner surface, a first outer surface, and a first length;a second slat having a second inner surface, a second outer surface, and a second length;a growth channel interposed between the first inner surface and the second inner surface; anda biasing element having a first contact surface adapted to contact the first outer surface, and a second contact surface adapted to contact the second outer surface, wherein when the first and second contact surfaces contact the first and second outer surfaces, respectively, the biasing element biases the first and second slats and, consequently, the first and second inner surfaces inwardly towards one another.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the growth channel extends substantially an entirety of the first and second lengths.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first length is approximately equal to the second length.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second slats further comprises:a top end;a bottom end positioned opposite the top end;a leading edge extending between the top and bottom ends; anda trailing edge positioned opposite the leading edge and extending between the top and bottom ends.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the leading edge further comprises a growth aperture.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the leading edge comprises a plurality of growth apertures.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein each of the plurality of growth apertures comprises a depth extending inwardly from the leading edge and opening out through the leading edge.8. ...

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Номер записи: 67
14-01-2021 дата публикации

PLANT SUPPORT FOR HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210007303A1
Автор: Adams Henry W., Bay Brandon C., Kelvakis Angelo E., Marquina Sergio Alonso, Phillips Nicholas Daniel, Salido Enrique Lopez, Sampson Craig Field, Stewart Sullivan S.
Принадлежит: Harvest2o LLC

A hydroponic growing system is presented. The system can include multiple growing trays in a vertical arrangement, where a pump supplies the top-most tray and each lower tray is supplied by the overlying tray, and where the plumbing elements for supply and drainage are arranged to one side of the system. The system includes variations to support different crop types within the same system, including removable growing structures for root vegetable, microgreens and supports for vining crops. The system can monitor and adjust the nutrients and other features of the systems water profile to concurrently group multiple crops in differing developing stages. 1. A plant support , comprising: a first rod;', 'a second rod; and', 'one or more cross-bars each connected between the first rod and the second rod, and, 'a vertical support configured to support a plant growing in a net cup of a hydroponic system, comprising a first horizontal connector foot connect to the first rod; and', 'a second horizontal connector foot connected to the second rod, the first horizontal connector foot and the second horizontal connector foot configured to attach on opposing sides around an edge of the net cup., 'a horizontal connector configured to attach the vertical support to the net cup, comprising2. The plant support of claim 1 , wherein the first rod claim 1 , second rod claim 1 , first horizontal connector foot claim 1 , second horizontal connector foot claim 1 , and a cross-bar are formed of a single element.3. The plant support of claim 1 , wherein a separation between the first rod and the second rod is smaller than a separation between the first horizontal connector foot and the second horizontal connector foot.4. The plant support of claim 1 , wherein the plant support is formed of wire.5. The plant support of claim 1 , wherein the plant support is formed of stainless steel.6. The plant support of claim 1 , wherein the plant support is formed of cold rolled steel.7. A plant holder for ...

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Номер записи: 68
14-01-2021 дата публикации

GROWING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210007304A1
Автор: Kuhns Bradford
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A spiral growing system is configured to be housed in a vertically elongated silo growth chamber to grow an agricultural crop. The spiral growing system broadly includes a spiral growing assembly and a movable crop support. The spiral growing assembly extends along an assembly length to at least partly define a spiral growing space to receive and feed the agricultural crop therein. The spiral growing assembly includes a continuous track and a feeding system. The track extends continuously along the assembly length and is configured to direct the agricultural crop along a generally downward spiral path. The movable crop support is operably supported by the track and is configured to be advanced downwardly along the assembly length to thereby direct the agricultural crop through the growing space with the feeding system providing direct root application of a supply of water and/or nutrients to the agricultural crop along the track. 1. A silo growing system configured to grow an agricultural crop , said silo growing system comprising:a silo presenting a vertically elongated silo growth chamber; said track extending continuously along the assembly length of the spiral growing assembly and presenting a generally downward spiral path that defines a path axis, with the track configured to direct the agricultural crop along the spiral path,', 'said feeding system extending along the track to direct a supply of water and/or nutrients in the spiral growing space along the spiral path by providing direct root application of the supply of water and/or nutrients to the agricultural crop; and, 'a spiral growing assembly positioned in the silo growth chamber and extending along an assembly length to at least partly define a spiral growing space to receive and feed the agricultural crop therein, said spiral growing assembly including a continuous track and a feeding system,'}a movable crop support configured to support at least some of the agricultural crop, said movable crop ...

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Номер записи: 69
14-01-2021 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC SYSTEM AND APPARATUS HAVING REMOVABLE GROWING STRUCTURES FOR MULTIPLE TYPES OF PLANTS

Номер: US20210007305A1
Автор: Adams Henry W., Bay Brandon C., Kelvakis Angelo E., Stewart Sullivan S.
Принадлежит: Harvest2o LLC

The disclosure relates to technology for hydroponics. An aspect includes a hydroponic system comprising a tray having a drain opening in a bottom of the tray. The hydroponic system comprises a water re-circulation system configured to re-circulate water containing plant nutrients through the hydroponic system. The water re-circulation system is configured to provide the water containing the plant nutrients to the tray. The tray is configured to convey the water along the bottom the tray to the drain opening, the drain opening configured to drain the water from the tray. The hydroponic system comprises different types of removable growing structures that are configured to provide corresponding different vertical distances between a top of a hydroponic growing medium and the bottom of the tray. 1. A hydroponic system comprising:a tray having a drain opening in a bottom of the tray;a water re-circulation system configured to re-circulate water containing plant nutrients through the hydroponic system, the water re-circulation system configured to provide the water containing the plant nutrients to the tray, the tray configured to convey the water along the bottom the tray to the drain opening, the drain opening configured to drain the water from the tray; anddifferent types of removable growing structures that are configured to provide corresponding different vertical distances between a top of a hydroponic growing medium and the bottom of the tray.2. The hydroponic system of claim 1 , wherein the different types of removable growing structures comprise:a first removable growing structure comprising a first lid having a first gap between a top surface of the first lid and the bottom of the tray; anda second removable growing structure comprising a second lid having a second gap between a top surface of the second lid and the bottom of the tray, wherein the second gap is larger than the first gap.3. The hydroponic system of claim 2 , wherein:the first lid comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 70
14-01-2021 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC SYSTEM FOR GROWING MULTIPLE TYPES OF PLANTS

Номер: US20210007306A1
Автор: Kelvakis Angelo E., Stewart Sullivan S.
Принадлежит: Harvest2o LLC

The disclosure relates to technology for hydroponics. One aspect includes a computing system comprising a network interface, and a processor coupled to the network interface. The processor is configured to receive plant observations over the network interface from a plurality of electronic devices. The plant observations are for a type of crop being grown in respective hydroponic systems. The processor is configured is modify a technique for determining a water profile based on the plant observations, the water profile for growing the type of crop in a hydroponic system. The processor is configured to determine a target water profile for growing crops in a target hydroponic system based on the modified technique, the crops in the target hydroponic system include the type of crop. The processor is configured to provide the target water profile over the network interface to a requesting electronic device. 1. A computing system comprising:a network interface; and receive plant observations over the network interface from a plurality of electronic devices, the plant observations for a type of crop being grown in respective hydroponic systems;', 'modify a technique for determining a water profile based on the plant observations, the water profile for growing the type of crop in a hydroponic system;', 'determine a target water profile for growing crops in a target hydroponic system based on the modified technique, the crops in the target hydroponic system include the type of crop; and', 'provide the target water profile over the network interface to a requesting electronic device., 'a processor coupled to the network interface, the processor configured to2. The computing system of claim 1 , wherein:the plant observations include an amount of time it took the type of crop to reach a stage in growth; modify a parameter that defines the amount of time it takes for the type of crop to reach the stage in growth based on the plant observations; and', 'determine the target water ...

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Номер записи: 71
14-01-2021 дата публикации

PLUMBING ARRANGEMENT FOR HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM

Номер: US20210007307A1
Автор: Adams Henry W., Bay Brandon C., Domanski Jason Matthew, Kelvakis Angelo E., Marquina Sergio Alonso, Padro Diego Alonso Blondet, Phillips Nicholas Daniel, Salido Enrique Lopez, Sampson Craig Field, Stewart Sullivan S.
Принадлежит: Harvest2o LLC

A hydroponic growing system is presented. The system can include multiple growing trays in a vertical arrangement, where a pump supplies the top-most tray and each lower tray is supplied by the overlying tray, and where the plumbing elements for supply and drainage are arranged to one side of the system. The system includes variations to support different crop types within the same system, including removable growing structures for root vegetable, microgreens and supports for vining crops. The system can monitor and adjust the nutrients and other features of the systems water profile to concurrently group multiple crops in differing developing stages. 1. A hydroponic system , comprising:a plurality of trays, each of the trays having a floor with a drain opening and a second opening raised from a level of the floor, the floor having a main region configured for placement of plants and where the drain opening and the second opening are located to in a region of the tray on a first side of the main region of the floor;a rack configured to hold the plurality of trays in vertical arrangement of the trays, including a top-most tray and a bottom-most tray; and a pump;', 'a tank; and', one or more auxiliary drainpipe segments configured, for each of trays except the bottom-most tray, to connect between the bottom of the second opening thereof and the top of the second opening of an underlying tray;', 'a supply tube configured to be connected to the pump, routed up the auxiliary drainpipe segments and supply the top-most tray with water from the tank; and', 'one or more drainpipe segments configured, for each of trays except the bottom-most tray, to connect to the bottom of the drain opening thereof to supply the underlying tray with water drained therefrom., 'plumbing, including], 'a water re-circulation system, comprising2. The hydroponic system of claim 1 , the plumbing further comprising:a bottom-most tray drainpipe segment configured to connect to the bottom of the ...

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Номер записи: 72
14-01-2021 дата публикации

ENERGY-EFFICIENT CLOSED PLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20210007308A1
Автор: He Jr-Hau, HO Kuan-Sheng
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An atmospheric-closed plant-growing system including an annulus that is closed from an ambient of the system; a receptacle located inside the annulus and configured to host a plant; a distribution system located inside the annulus and configured to provide food to the plant; and a temperature distribution system extending into the annulus and configured to provide air at a preset temperature inside the annulus. 1. An atmospheric-closed plant-growing system comprising:an annulus that is closed from an ambient of the system;a receptacle located inside the annulus and configured to host a plant;a distribution system located inside the annulus and configured to provide food to the plant; anda temperature distribution system extending into the annulus and configured to provide air at a preset temperature inside the annulus.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:an internal wall that forms an internal passage located outside the annulus; andan external wall that fully encircles the internal wall,wherein the internal wall and the external wall define the annulus.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein a cross-section of each of the internal wall and the external wall is circular.4. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:a top side connected to the internal wall and to the external wall; anda bottom side connected to the internal wall and to the external wall,wherein the internal wall, the external wall, the top side and the bottom side completely define the annulus and seals it from the ambient.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the receptacle is attached to the external wall.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the receptacle is attached to the internal wall.7. The system of claim 2 , further comprising:a light source located inside the internal passage, wherein the light source generates light for the plant.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the light source is a laser device.9. The system of claim 7 , further comprising:a nourishing system which supplies the food to ...

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Номер записи: 73
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Systems and methods for cultivating and distributing aquatic organisms

Номер: US20210007309A1
Автор: Benjamin Shoham, Tsipi SHOHAM
Принадлежит: GREENONYX Ltd

System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium.

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Номер записи: 74
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR AEROPONIC PLANT GROWTH

Номер: US20180007845A1
Автор: Martin John-Paul Armand
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An aeroponic system for supporting efficient low-resource-usage plant growth comprises a housing comprising one or more openings and one or more root chambers; one or more sealing members configured to substantially conform to a stalk of a plant and to substantially isolate a canopy of the plant from the one or more root chambers; one or more root chamber sensors; one or more nutrient storage reservoirs for storage of plant nutrients; one or more air-assisted nozzles configured to introduce atomized nutrient solution into the one or more root chambers; a temperature control system configured to control a temperature of the one or more root chambers; and a control system configured to control the temperature control apparatus and the one or more air-assisted nozzles to maintain environmental parameters associated with the one or more root chambers within desired parameter ranges. 123.-. (canceled)24. An aeroponic system for supporting efficient low-resource-usage plant growth , the aeroponic system comprising:a housing having a top portion and an internal cavity, the top portion comprising one or more openings for a stalk of a plant to pass therethrough, the internal cavity forming or comprising one or more root chambers for positioning therein of roots of the plant;one or more sealing members coupled to the one or more openings, each sealing member configured to substantially conform to the stalk of the plant and to substantially isolate a canopy of the plant from the one or more root chambers;one or more root chamber sensors configured to detect at least one of oxygen, carbon dioxide, relatively humidity, or temperature within the one or more root chambers;one or more nutrient storage reservoirs for storage of plant nutrients;one or more air-assisted nozzles configured to be fluidly coupled to the nutrient storage reservoirs and one or more pressurized air sources, the one or more air-assisted nozzles configured to introduce atomized nutrient solution into the one ...

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Номер записи: 75
11-01-2018 дата публикации

HYDROCULTURE SYSTEM

Номер: US20180007849A1
Автор: COHEN Mordehay Shlomo, SOLAN Nitzan Sara
Принадлежит: LIVING BOX LTD.

Provided is a planting cup for hosting growing plants, for use in conjunction with hydroculture systems, and a development for producing same. The planting cup may be configured with a side wall formed with a plurality of openings and extending between an open bottom base and an open top base. The planting cup may also be constructed out of a sheet of pliable material. 1. A planting cup for hosting growing plants , for use in conjunction with hydroculture systems , said planting cup configured with a side wall formed with a plurality of openings and extending between an open bottom base and an open top base , wherein the planting cup is constructed out of a sheet of pliable material.2. A planting cup according to claim 1 , made of a liquid impermeable material.3. A planting cup according to claim 1 , having a frustum cone or frustum pyramid shape.4. A planting cup according to claim 3 , wherein the bottom base is smaller then the top base claim 3 , wherein the side wall tapers towards the bottom base.5. A planting cup according to claim 1 , wherein having a cylindrical or polyhedron shape.6. A planting cup according to claim 1 , further comprising a fastening mechanism for retaining a three dimensional shape of the constructed planting cup.7. A planting cup according to claim 6 , wherein the fastening mechanism comprises one or more fastener flaps extending from one side of a development of the cup claim 6 , and configured for arresting within one or more slits adjacent an opposite side of the development.8. A planting cup according to claim 7 , wherein the fastener flap and the slit are disposed parallel to respective side edges of the development of which the planting cup is made of.9. A planting cup according to claim 7 , wherein the length of the fastener flap is be greater than the length of the respective slit claim 7 , with a projection at a bottom portion of the flap.10. A planting cup according to claim 1 , wherein an outside face thereof comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 76
11-01-2018 дата публикации

MULTILEVEL MOBILE GUTTER SYSTEM FOR GROWING INDOOR VEGETATION

Номер: US20180007850A1
Автор: Dufresne Stephen A., Van Geest Isaac
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A multilevel indoor mobile gutter system for growing vegetation including at least a first level and a second level is provided. Each level may include a first level conveyor and a second level conveyor respectively. A transfer conveyor is operable to convey from the first level to the second level. A plurality of lights are positioned to emit light towards the first level and the second level. At least one gutter is operable to support a plant within. The first level conveyor transports the at least one gutter from the front end to the rear end of the first level, the transfer conveyor transfers the at least one gutter from rear end of the first level to the front end of the second level, and the second level conveyor transports the at least one gutter from the front end to the rear end of the second level. 1. A multilevel system for growing vegetation comprising:a first level comprising a front end, a rear end, a first side and a second side, and a first level conveyor;a second level comprising a front end, a rear end, a first side and a second side, and a second level conveyor;a transfer conveyor;a plurality of lights positioned to emit light towards the first level and the second level; andat least one gutter operable to support a plant within, whereinthe first level conveyor transports the at least one gutter from the front end to the rear end of the first level,the transfer conveyor transfers the at least one gutter from the rear end of the first level to the front end of the second level, andthe second level conveyor transports the at least one gutter from the front end to the rear end of the second level.2. The multilevel system of claim 1 , wherein the first level and the second level are disposed side by side one another and the transfer conveyor comprises a conveyor belt.3. The multilevel system of claim 1 , wherein the first level and the second level are disposed above and below one another and the transport conveyor comprises a lift.4. The multilevel ...

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Номер записи: 77
10-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MASS-PRODUCING PLANTS, MASS-PRODUCTION FACILITY, AND CULTURE BAG USED IN SAID METHOD AND FACILITY

Номер: US20190008095A1
Автор: MAMIYA Kanji, OKAWA Hiroshi, Onishi Noboru
Принадлежит: KIRIN COMPANY, LIMITED

A method for mass-producing plants includes a step of accommodating a liquid cultivation medium and a plant material into each of a plurality of culture bags that are configured so as to be capable of standing up without assistance by being opened up from a folded state, sealing openings of the culture bags, and arranging the sealed culture bags in a row in a predetermined cultivation space, and a step of cultivating the plant material within each of the plurality of culture bags with an interior of each of the plurality of culture bags arranged in a row in the cultivation space being maintained at an environment appropriate for cultivation of the plant material. 1: A method for mass-producing plants , comprising:accommodating a liquid cultivation medium and a plant material into each of a plurality of culture bags that are configured so as to be capable of standing up without assistance by being opened up from a folded state, sealing openings of the culture bags, and arranging the sealed culture bags in a row in a predetermined cultivation space; andcultivating the plant material within each of the plurality of culture bags with an interior of each of the plurality of culture bags arranged in a row in the cultivation space being maintained at an environment appropriate for cultivation of the plant material.2: The method for mass-producing plants according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the cultivating claim 1 , a predetermined gas is supplied into each of the plurality of culture bags from a lower portion thereof claim 1 , and the gas is exhausted from each of the plurality of culture bags from an upper portion thereof.3: The method for mass-producing plants according to claim 1 , wherein the cultivating comprises propagating stems and leaves of the plant material.4: The method for mass-producing plants according to claim 3 , wherein the cultivating further comprises:opening the culture bags, changing the liquid cultivation medium therein, and resealing the ...

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Номер записи: 78
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Root Trellis For Use In Hydroponic Growing And Methods Of Using Same

Номер: US20190008104A1
Автор: Neiman Jeffrey, Sabzerou Nate
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An apparatus and method is disclosed comprises a root trellis or use thereof. Specifically, a solid medium made from a non-corrosive material composed of a 3-dimensional solid grid for supporting and providing structure to a plant root's downward and lateral growth when roots are otherwise unsupported by a solid medium. The apparatus is potentially constructed with an attached appendage by which the trellis can suspend itself from the container or reservoir it is placed inside to maintain a functional shape, especially if the device composition material is not rigid enough to support its own shape. 1. A root trellis for use in a hydroponic growing system comprised of:a lattice structure configured to fit within the space defined by a container holding the growing medium in the hydroponic system.2. The root trellis of wherein the lattice structure occupies the lower two-thirds of the container.3. The root trellis of wherein the lattice structure is composed of an inert material.4. The toot trellis of wherein the lattice structure is comprised of a material that provides nutrients to plants.5. The root trellis of wherein the lattice structure is operable to provide tensional force against an interior wall of the container.6. The root trellis of having at least one support arm operable to attach to the top of the container.7. The root trellis of wherein the lattice structure is comprised of a series of intersecting parallel and perpendicular circular shapes.8. The root trellis of wherein the lattice structure is between 9-10 inches in diameter and 7-9 inches in height.9. A method of plants in a hydroponic system comprising:placing a lattice structure configured to fit within the space defined by a container holding the growing medium in the hydropic system in the container.10. The method of wherein the lattice structure occupies the lower two-thirds of the container.11. The method of wherein the lattice structure is comprised of an inert material.12. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 79
10-01-2019 дата публикации

SPROUT LID FOR CONTAINER

Номер: US20190008105A1
Автор: Bacher Michael, Baron Philip, Molnar Brett
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A sprout lid for use with a container to sprout seeds and or beans is provided which may include a recess feature which may allow the container to be filled with water without removing the sprout lid from the container, as well as allowing proper airflow in the container. The sprout lid may also be used to rinse, strain, and drain seeds and or beans in the container. 1. A lid configured to engage with a container , the lid comprising:an upper surface including a plurality of holes, wherein the upper surface includes a recess, and wherein the recess includes a plurality of recess holes.2. The lid of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of recess holes has at least one of a different size or a different shape than at least one the plurality of holes.3. The lid of claim 1 , wherein the recess comprises a tapered cylindrical shape.4. The lid of claim 1 , wherein an outer perimeter of the lid includes a plurality of motion-preventing segments.5. The lid of claim 1 , wherein the lid includes a plurality of upwardly-projecting legs.6. The lid of claim 1 , further comprising a gasket configured to make a substantially water-tight seal when the lid is engaged with the container.7. The lid of claim 6 , further comprising a gasket-holding rib located on the interior of the gasket.8. The lid of claim 7 , wherein the gasket-holding rib comprises a break.9. The lid of claim 8 , wherein the gasket is removable from the lid.10. The lid of claim 1 , further comprising a band on an outer perimeter of the lid extending downwardly from the lid claim 1 , the band comprising threads configured to secure the lid to the container.11. A container and lid system comprising:a container; anda lid configured to engage with the container, the lid comprising an upper surface including a plurality of holes, wherein the upper surface includes a recess, and wherein the recess includes a plurality of recess holes.12. The lid of claim 11 , wherein at least one of the plurality of recess ...

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Номер записи: 80
09-01-2020 дата публикации

LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND PLANT CULTIVATION METHOD

Номер: US20200008363A1
Автор: AMIYA Mika, FUJIO Kazushige, Suzuki Tomokazu
Принадлежит: NICHIA CORPORATION

Provided is a light emitting device that includes a light emitting element having a light emission peak wavelength ranging from 380 nm to 490 nm, and a fluorescent material excited by light from the light emitting element and emitting light having at a light emission peak wavelength ranging from 580 nm or more to less than 680 nm. The light emitting device emits light having a ratio R/B of a photon flux density R to a photon flux density B ranging from 2.0 to 4.0 and a ratio R/FR of the photon flux density R to a photon flux density FR ranging from 0.7 to 13.0, the photon flux density R being in a wavelength range of 620 nm or more and less than 700 nm, the photon flux density B being in a wavelength range of 380 nm or more and 490 nm or less, and the photon flux density FR being in a wavelength range of 700 nm or more and 780 nm or less. 1. A fluorescent material , comprising:a first element Ln containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of rare earth elements excluding Ce,a second element M containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of Al, Ga, and In,Ce, andCr, andhaving a composition of an aluminate fluorescent material,wherein a molar ratio of Ce is a product of a parameter x and 3, and a molar ratio of Cr is a product of a parameter y and 3, the parameter x is in a range of exceeding 0.0002 and less than 0.50, and the parameter y is in a range of exceeding 0.0001 and less than 0.05 when a molar ratio of the second element M is taken as 5 in the composition of the aluminate fluorescent material.2. The fluorescent material according to claim 1 , wherein the first element Ln is at least one element selected from the group consisting of Y claim 1 , Gd claim 1 , Lu claim 1 , La claim 1 , Tb and Pr.3. The fluorescent material according to claim 1 , wherein the second element M is Al or Ga.4. The fluorescent material according to claim 1 , wherein the parameter x is in a range of 0.001 or more and 0.350 or less.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 81
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Hydroponic Tower Compatible Plant Plug Holder

Номер: US20200008366A1
Автор: Ibrahim Alex, Kalayjian Nicholas Robert, Klein Brice, Matera Matthew, Spiteri Frank
Принадлежит: MJNN, LLC

A plant plug holding unit is provided, the plant plug holding unit including at least one plant plug holder. The plant plug holding unit, which is configured to be inserted into a cut-out in a hydroponic tower face plate, includes an edge member that encircles the unit and is sealed to the rear surface of the front tower face. Each individual plant plug holder of the plant plug holding unit includes (i) a base member configured to support a plant plug and which extends rearward from the edge member and into the hydroponic tower cavity; (ii) a top shroud member that inhibits leakage as well as plug erosion; (iii) a pair of side members that maintain the position of the plant plug within the plug holder; and (iv) a plurality of open regions configured to promote water drainage from the plant plug. 1. A hydroponic system , comprising:a hydroponic tower, said hydroponic tower comprising a tower face plate, said tower face plate comprising at least one cut-out; an edge member, said edge member encircling said plant plug holding unit, wherein a front surface of said edge member is proximate to a rear tower surface of said tower face plate when said plant plug holding unit is fully inserted into said cut-out of the tower face plate; and', a plant plug holder opening, said plant plug holder opening configured to receive a plant plug;', 'a base member extending rearward from a back surface of said edge member, said base member extending into a central cavity of said hydroponic tower, said base member configured to support said plant plug within said plant plug holder;', 'a top shroud member extending rearward from said back surface of said edge member, said top shroud member extending into said central cavity of said hydroponic tower, said top shroud member configured to limit plant plug erosion; and', 'a pair of side members member extending rearward from said back surface of said edge member, said pair of side members extending into said central cavity of said hydroponic ...

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Номер записи: 82
09-01-2020 дата публикации

PORTABLE HYDROPONIC EBB AND FLOW SYSTEM

Номер: US20200008374A1
Автор: Coleman Fitzpatrick
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A portable hydroponic ebb and flow system has a first container with an open top and a bottom floor. A second container is smaller than and is located within the first container and has through slots located beneath its open top. A third smaller container located within the second container holds the plant and its plant roots. A water pump located on the bottom floor of the first container pumps water to the second container, where the water reaches the plant in the third container. A timing device operates to control the timing intervals in which the pump operates. When the plant is sufficiently watered, the timing device is set to stop the operation of the pump. Excess water which is not absorbed by the plant drains into the second container and ultimately back to the first container via the slots in the second container. 1. A portable hydroponic ebb and flow system comprising:a first enclosed container having an open top and a bottom floor;a second container smaller than the first container located within the first container, said second container having an open top, a bottom, and a side wall circumscribing the open top, the side wall having upper through slots located beneath the open top and a continuous, uninterrupted wall surface extending from the through slots to the bottom of the second container;a third container smaller than the second container located within the second container for housing a plant and its plant roots, the third container having an open top, a side wall circumscribing the open top of the third container, and a bottom, the side wall and the bottom having a plurality of spaces therethrough; andpump means located in the first container for supplying water to the second container, whereby water supplied by the pump means to the second container enters the third container through the spaces and is both absorbed by the plant and the plant root in the third container and also flows out the slots in the side wall of the second container and ...

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Номер записи: 83
09-01-2020 дата публикации

SOIL-FREE CULTIVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20200008375A1
Автор: Hilitsky Valentin, Rubanenko Gabriel
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A soil-free cultivation system including a cultivation container into which a growing solution is conducted in order to cultivate plants, the cultivation container having two root compartments and a centrally positioned solution compartment. 1. A cultivation system for growing plants comprising: [ (i) a bottom surface extending from the front end wall to the rear end wall and extending inwardly from the left side wall below the upper end of the cultivation container to an inner longitudinal edge, wherein the bottom surface slopes downwardly as it extends inwardly;', '(ii) a plurality of interior wall portions having an upper end and a lower end and extending upwardly from the bottom surface of the left side root compartment, wherein the interior wall portions extend in parallel rows from the front end wall to the rear end wall, and wherein the interior wall portions include one or more openings;, '(a) a left side root compartment extending from the front end wall to the rear end wall at an upper end of the cultivation container and extending inwardly from the left side wall, the left side root compartment further comprising, (i) a bottom surface extending from the front end wall to the rear end wall and extending inwardly from the right side wall below the upper end of the cultivation container to an inner longitudinal edge, wherein the bottom surface slopes downwardly as it extends inwardly;', '(ii) a plurality of interior wall portions having an upper end and a lower end and extending upwardly from the bottom surface of the right side root compartment, wherein the interior wall portions extend in parallel rows from the front end wall to the rear end wall, and wherein the interior wall portions include one or more openings;, '(b) a right side root compartment extending from the front end wall to the rear end wall at an upper end of the cultivation container and extending inwardly from the right side wall, the left side root compartment further comprising, (i) the ...

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Номер записи: 84
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Aeroponic System and Method

Номер: US20200008376A1
Автор: Harwood Edward D.
Принадлежит: Just Greens, LLC

Exemplary embodiments are directed to an improvement of an aeroponic system including a growth chamber and cloth support elements. The improvement generally includes a cloth supported by the cloth support elements. The cloth advantageously satisfies a wicking height parameter and an absorbance parameter so as to deliver advantageous aeroponic performance. The wicking height parameter is a measurement of an ability of the cloth or fabric to absorb moisture. The absorbance parameter is a measurement of moisture the cloth or fabric retains. Exemplary methods of aeroponic farming in an aeroponic system are also provided. 1. An aeroponic system , comprising:an aeroponic growth chamber,{'sup': 2', '2, 'a cloth or fabric positioned within the aeroponic growth chamber, the cloth or fabric defining an upper surface and a lower surface, and exhibiting (i) a wicking height parameter characterized by a wicking height range from 1.1 cm to 4.5 cm, and (ii) an absorbance parameter characterized by an absorbance range from 0.10 g/cmto 0.29 g/cm,'}wherein the upper surface is napped and the lower surface is non-napped.2. The aeroponic system of claim 1 , wherein a weave and yarn of the cloth or fabric facilitates root penetration.3. The aeroponic system of claim 1 , wherein the cloth or fabric provides a substantial barrier to nutrient solution spray.4. The aeroponic system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of cloth or fabric support elements claim 1 , a light source and a nutrient solution source.5. The aeroponic system of claim 1 , wherein the cloth or fabric is selected from a group consisting of a polyester material claim 1 , an acrylic material claim 1 , and a non-biodegradable synthetic material.6. The aeroponic system of claim 1 , wherein the aeroponic system satisfies a plurality of germination parameters that include at least one of a temperature range claim 1 , a pH level range claim 1 , a relative humidity range claim 1 , a light intensity range claim 1 , a ...

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Номер записи: 85
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Aquatic Plant Growing Equipment

Номер: US20200008377A1
Автор: Hirose Mitsuru
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An aquatic plant growing equipment includes a plant growing container which includes a bottom portion graveling sintered soil particles allowing permeation of water and having porous as bed soil and a side portion surrounding the bottom portion, is disposed at an uppermost side, a water purifying container which includes a bottom portion graveling sintered soil particles having porous as bed soil and a side portion surrounding the bottom portion, and with which, at the side portion, a water drain pipe communicating with a pump penetrates through and a water suction hole is installed or a water suction pipe communicating with the pump penetrates through and a water drain hole is installed, is disposed at a lowermost side, and the plant growing container and the water purifying container are coupled directly or are coupled indirectly through another water purifying container and/or plant growing container. 1. An aquatic plant growing equipment to be installed inside an aquarium tank , comprising:a plant growing container disposed at an uppermost side of the equipment and which includes a bottom portion graveling sintered soil particles, allowing permeation of water and having a porous bed soil, and a side portion surrounding the bottom portion,a water purifying container disposed at a lowermost side of the equipment and which includes a bottom portion graveling sintered soil particles having a porous bed soil, and a side portion surrounding the bottom portion, anda water drain pipe communicating with a pump penetrating through the side portion of the water purifying container,a water suction hole provided in the side portion of the water purifying container, and directly to each other in a vertical direction, or', at least one water purifying container,', 'at least one plant growing container, or', 'at least one water purifying container and at least one plant growing container., 'indirectly in the vertical direction through one of], 'the plant growing container ...

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Номер записи: 86
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Hyrdoponics

Номер: US20200008378A1
Автор: Eugene VAN BUUREN, Jacques VAN BUUREN, Jan Ehlers
Принадлежит: Eden Green Global Technologies Ltd

The disclosure relates to a planter.

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Номер записи: 87
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Spiral Tower Growing Systems and Methods

Номер: US20220030787A1
Автор: Barker Stephen F., Wolf Joseph M.
Принадлежит: Mobius Farm, LLC

The present invention relates to a self-contained growth system that functions as a stand-alone growth system or combined with a hydroponic or aeroponic growth system for the controlled growth of plants. A Spiral Tower having an entry port for seedling or seeds embedded onto trays floating on a downward spiraling water flow provides a closed environment with optimum nutrient and growth conditions for each plant type. The Spiral 1. A Spiral Tower comprising:a. a spiral containment path having an entry port and exit port;b. a downward spiraling sheet of water balanced for pH and nutrient levels;c. trays containing seeds in a growth matrix moving down the spiral path.d. A light source emitting those spectrums best suited to plant growth at a particular stage in the germination sequence for a particular species.2. The Spiral Tower of wherein the stream of water is pH balanced and contains nutrients for germinating a specific seed type.3. The Spiral Tower of wherein the Seed Tray contains seedlings ready for transplanting at the exit port.4. The Spiral Tower of wherein the local environment is maintained at an optimum temperature claim 1 , humidity and light levels for germinating seeds.5. The Spiral Tower of wherein an exit port is located at the end point along the spiral6. The Spiral Tower of wherein the seeds are located on the seed tray in an optimum growth matrix.7. The Spiral Tower of wherein the seed tray has a trapezoid perimeter to limit light exposure to the roots and facilitate movement down the spiral path.8. The Spiral Tower of wherein flow rate claim 1 , nutrient levels claim 1 , and environmental factors are controlled from outside the system.9. An Automated Grow Center comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a. a Spiral Tower of with a purpose of germinating seeds to produce robust seedlings;'}{'b': '5', 'b. a section dedicated to taking the seedlings to maturity and an automated system to both , transplant the seedlings and harvest ...

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Номер записи: 88
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Micro-Biologically Favoring Fungus Based Organic Biocomposite Substrate Having Superior Capillary Dynamics

Номер: US20170013792A1
Автор: Croteau Hans Steve
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A soil-less biodegradable and porous rigid foam substrate for cultivating plants that has been formed of a heterogeneous matrix of organic fibers pasteurized with organic matter and natural minerals, and then contacted with a fungus, resulting in a biocomposite foam with excellent capillary dynamics, the whole of which does not compact and whose organic bio-composition favors the proper micro-biological activity upon a plants' rhizosphere. The preferred embodiment is to grow said substrate inside a waxed hexagonal prism shaped box, and around an externally accessible means of internal aeration, for approximately 3-5 days, and then to deactivate the live fungus in said biocomposite foam by exposure to microwave radiation. 1. A micro-biologically favoring fungus based biocomposite substrate having superior capillary dynamics comprising:a. one or more Fungi, and,b. one or more polymers, alone, or prepared with organic matter or natural minerals, or prepared with a combination of organic matter and natural minerals.2. The biocomposite substrate of claim 1 , further comprising a means of internal aeration.3. Said means of internal aeration of claim 2 , wherein said means of internal aeration is provided by a porous hose made of sintered rubber particles.4. Said means of internal aeration of claim 2 , wherein said means of internal aeration is provided by a porous hose made of materials that biodegrade under thermophilic activity.5. The biocomposite substrate of claim 1 , wherein said biocomposite substrate is mostly encapsulated by a container.6. The biocomposite substrate of claim 1 , wherein said one or more polymers is comprised of approximately 50% coco coir pith and approximately 50% rice hulls.7. The biocomposite substrate of claim 1 , wherein said organic matter includes approximately 0.5% in molasses of the total volume of said one or more polymers.8. The biocomposite substrate of claim 1 , wherein said natural minerals include approximately 0.12% in gypsum of ...

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Номер записи: 89
19-01-2017 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC APPARATUS AND HYDROPONIC METHOD

Номер: US20170013793A1
Автор: Ogata Satoshi
Принадлежит: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

A hydroponic apparatus includes: a cultivation tank inside which a plant is held, and into a lower portion of which a nutrient solution is introduced; a separator that separates a first space where aboveground portions of the plant are positioned and a second space where underground portions of the plant are positioned; an environmental control unit that performs control of adjusting a temperature of the first space to a first temperature in a first period and adjusting the temperature of the first space to a second temperature lower than the first temperature in a second period; and a humidity control unit that performs control to decrease a humidity of the second space when the growing period for the plant shifts from the first period to the second period. 1. A hydroponic apparatus comprising:a cultivation tank inside which a plant is held, and into a lower portion of which a nutrient solution is introduced;a separator that separates a first space where aboveground portions of the plant are positioned and a second space where underground portions of the plant are positioned;an environmental control unit that performs control of adjusting a temperature of the first space to a first temperature in a first period of a growing period for the plant, and adjusting the temperature of the first space to a second temperature lower than the first temperature in a second period of the growing period for the plant; anda humidity control unit that performs control to decrease a humidity of the second space when the growing period for the plant shifts from the first period to the second period.2. The hydroponic apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprisinga detection unit that detects that operation of the environmental control unit shifts from operation for the first period to operation for the second period, whereinwhen the detection unit detects a shift from the first period to the second period, the humidity control unit performs the control to decrease the humidity ...

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Номер записи: 90
19-01-2017 дата публикации

PLANT GROWING HEAVY WEIGHT BEARING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20170013794A1
Автор: Tinsley Michael Robert
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A plant growing apparatus of a hydroponic and/or aeroponic plant growing system includes a support assembly and a pair of height control mechanisms. The support assembly includes a bottom platform, supported and mobilized by corner caster wheel devices, and top and intermediate platforms, vertically spaced apart from one another and the bottom platform by upright corner posts rigidly affixed at the corners of the bottom platform. The intermediate platform may be manually raised or lowered along the posts. The height control mechanisms are concurrently operable to raise or lower the top platform along the posts. In addition to the plant growing apparatus, the plant growing system also includes light modules supported by the top platform, plant grow cells supported by the intermediate platform below the light modules, and a water reservoir and pump on the bottom platform and connected in communication with the plant grow cells and height control mechanisms. 1. A plant growing support assembly , comprising:a bottom platform having a peripheral frame formed by a plurality of elongated members being disposed in a rectangular configuration and rigidly affixed to one another at adjacent end portions thereof so as to form a plurality of corners of said bottom platform;a plurality of elongated posts being spaced apart from one another and disposed about and rigidly affixed to respective ones of said plurality of corners of said bottom platform so as to extend upright therefrom and parallel to one another;a top platform having a peripheral frame formed by a plurality of elongated members being disposed in a rectangular configuration and a plurality of spaced apart couplers being rigidly affixed to respective end portions of adjacent pairs of said elongated members so as to form therewith a plurality of corners of said peripheral frame of said top platform, said couplers defining passages therethrough that slidably receive said elongated posts along corresponding upper ...

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Номер записи: 91
19-01-2017 дата публикации

PORTABLE AGRARIAN BIOSYSTEM

Номер: US20170013810A1
Автор: GRABELL Herb, OBER Edward, TRIROGOFF Jeff
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A portable agrarian biosystem is a self-contained plant and fish growth facility encased in a shipping container so that it can be readily transported and set up. The system is designed for self-sufficient operation without connection to external sources of water or electricity. The modified aquaponic growth system is computer controlled for unattended operation with significantly lower consumption of water than other plant growth systems. 1. A portable , self-contained , self-sustaining , self-powered , self-watered growing system comprising:a modified intermodal shipping container;a computer control system;a microgrid electric power system;a photovoltaic racking system including photovoltaic solar cells disposed on the intermodal shipping container; and a recirculating water system;', 'a plant feed control system;', 'a multi-mode lighting system; and', 'an environmental control system., 'a hybrid aquaponic hydroponic system with aquaponic, hydroponic and combination aquaponic-hydroponic operating modes disposed within the intermodal shipping container comprising2. The growing system according to further comprising a security system.3. The growing system according to further comprising a communications system including an antenna.4. The growing system according to claim 1 , wherein said hybrid aquaponic hydroponic system further comprises an array of environmental sensors.5. The growing system according to claim 4 , wherein the array of environmental sensors comprises at least one of rainfall rate and accumulation sensors claim 4 , solar irradiation sensors claim 4 , wind speed sensors claim 4 , water level sensors claim 4 , temperature and humidity sensors claim 4 , pH sensors and electrical conductivity sensors claim 4 , dissolved oxygen sensors claim 4 , carbon dioxide sensors claim 4 , oxygen sensors claim 4 , nitrogen claim 4 , potassium and phosphorus sensors claim 4 , ammonia/ammonium sensors and photosynthetically active light sensors.6. The growing system ...

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Номер записи: 92
18-01-2018 дата публикации

FACILITY FOR HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION

Номер: US20180014483A1
Автор: BELMONTE MULA Manuela
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The facility has a pair of side bars () acting as inclined supports for an upper sheet () with openings () for inserting the plants, a closed lower sheet () acting as a collector, and at least one intermediate sheet () with openings determining a cascade trajectory for the water with the nutrients. The multi-layer upper sheet () preferably includes four layers (and ), which together define narrow channels () such that at insertion, the root of each plant is placed in a channel () different from that used by the adjacent plants. The openings () for the insertion of the plants form two marginal and longitudinal lines, so than the roots of adjacent plants can be completely isolated during the first growth phase thereof, preventing interference therebetween and allowing plants with different growth rates and even different types of plants to be arranged on the facility, generating, in turn, continuous production and an improved yield from the facility. 1. A facility for hydroponic cultivation , comprising a pair of spaced apart supports which together comprise a physical support for an upper sheet;an upper sheet including first orifices configured for planting respective plants at the upper sheet orifices;a closed lower sheet spaced from and below the upper sheet;at least one intermediate sheet between the upper sheet and the lower sheet;each intermediate sheet forming a series of dihedral channels connected for cascading down of a liquid by means of second orifices in the one or more intermediate sheets for providing a cascading effect;the upper sheet comprises a multi-layered sheet comprising a plurality of layers slightly separated between them, so that each pair of layers defines between the pair of layers an independent channel of a height selected for planting of the roots of the plants, and facing the first orifices for planting the plants on the upper layer;each of the remaining layers of the plurality thereof comprises die cuts or fragile fold lines below the ...

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Номер записи: 93
18-01-2018 дата публикации

VERTICAL HYDROPONICS CULTIVATION EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20180014484A1
Автор: Yoshida Masao
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Vertical hydronics cultivation equipment including a vertical flow path formation opposed panel retained by a frame body. The vertical flow path formation opposed panel includes a pair of plates that are parallelly opposed to each other and a block section blocking both sides of the plate. The pair of plates have therebetween a nutrient solution flow path that has a predetermined width in a horizontal direction to the floor face and that extends in a vertical direction to the floor face. The vertical flow path formation opposed panel has a plurality of retention holes through which the plant retention member is inserted. The frame body includes a nutrient solution tank, a spray bar, a hollow connecting member connecting the spray bar to the outlet of the nutrient solution tank, a gutter for guiding the nutrient solution to the tank, a circulation pump, and a controller for controlling the circulation pump. 1. A vertical hydronics cultivation equipment , comprising a frame body , a vertical flow path formation opposed panel retained by the frame body , a nutrient solution tank storing plant nutrient solution , a spray bar that is provided at the upper side of the vertical flow path formation opposed panel and that has a spray hole , a hollow connecting member that connects the spray bar to the outlet of the nutrient solution tank , a nutrient solution receiving means that guides the nutrient solution having passed the vertical flow path formation opposed panel to the tank , and a circulation pump that supplies the nutrient solution in the nutrient solution tank to the hollow connecting member , wherein the vertical flow path formation opposed panel is composed of a pair of plates that are parallelly opposed to each other to mutually have a predetermined interval and a block section blocking both sides of the plate , the pair of plates have therebetween a nutrient solution flow path that has a predetermined width in a horizontal direction to the floor face and that ...

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Номер записи: 94
18-01-2018 дата публикации

ENVIRONMENTALLY CONTROLLED VERTICAL FARMING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180014485A1
Автор: BARNARD Matthew, BEATTY Philip E., Clark Benjamin J., CONWAY Christopher K., COOK Daniel, CREECHLEY Jaremy, DUFFY Michael, FIELD Russell, GEORGE William R., JENSEN Rob, LEARN Ernest, MAZONSON Nate, MELANI Matteo, OSLAN Jack, STOREY Nathaniel R., VARONE Russell, WHITCHER John L.
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A plant growing system configured for high density crop growth and yield, including an environmentally-controlled growing chamber and a vertical growth column within, the column configured to support a hydroponic plant growth module which is configured for containing and supporting plant growth media for containing and supporting a root structure of at least one gravitropic crop plant growing therein and for detachably mounting to the vertical growth column, the hydroponic plant growth module including a lateral growth opening to allow the plant to grow laterally through toward a light emitting source, a nutrient supply system to direct aqueous crop nutrient solution through an upper opening of the hydroponic plant growth module, an airflow source to direct airflow away from the growth opening and through an under-canopy of the plant, so as to disturb the boundary layer, and a control system for regulating, at least one growing condition in an area in or adjacent to the under-canopy. 1. A plant growing system configured for high density crop growth and yield , the system comprising:a. an environmentally-controlled growing chamber;b. a vertical growth column, within the growing chamber, configured to support a hydroponic plant growth module; i. containing and supporting hydroponic plant growth media for containing and supporting a root structure of at least one crop plant growing therein, the at least one crop plant being of a gravitropic plant species; and', 'ii. detachably mounting to the vertical growth column;, 'c. the hydroponic plant growth module configured for i. a lateral growth opening configured to allow the at least one growing crop plant to grow through the growth opening in a lateral direction of growth when the hydroponic plant growth module is mounted to one of the vertical growth columns; and', 'ii. an upper and a lower opening, each configured to allow an aqueous crop nutrient solution to flow therethrough;, 'd. the hydroponic plant growth module ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

CONTROL AND SENSOR SYSTEMS FOR AN ENVIRONMENTALLY CONTROLLED VERTICAL FARMING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180014486A1
Автор: BARNARD Matthew, BEATTY Philip E., Clark Benjamin J., CONWAY Christopher K., COOK Daniel, CREECHLEY Jaremy, DUFFY Michael, FIELD Russell, GEORGE William R., JENSEN Rob, LEARN Ernest, MAZONSON Nate, MELANI Matteo, OSLAN Jack, STOREY Nathaniel R., VARONE Russell, WHITCHER John L.
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A computer implemented system for a vertical farming system comprising at least a first crop growth module and operating in an environmentally-controlled growing chamber, the control system comprising sensors for measuring environmental growing conditions in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber over time to generate environmental condition data, a device configured for measuring a crop characteristic of a crop grown in the crop growth module of the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to generate crop growth data and a processing device comprising software modules for receiving the environmental condition data and the crop growth data; applying an algorithm to the environmental condition data and the crop growth data to generate an improved environmental growing condition and generating instructions for adjustment of the environmental growing conditions in or around the growth module in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to the improved environmental growing condition. 1. A computer-implemented control system for a vertical farming system , the system comprising:a) at least first and second crop growth modules in an environmentally-controlled vertical farming growing chamber;b) a measuring device that measures a crop characteristic of a crop grown in the first crop growth module of the environmentally-controlled vertical farming growing chamber to generate crop growth data;c) a sensor configured for placement in a sensor unit mounted on the second crop growth module in a position in space outside the second crop growth module corresponding with where a growing plant canopy would be, the second crop growth module configured to permit vertical flow of an aqueous crop nutrient solution through or over itself and being configured to stackably support one or more other crop growth modules above and/or below itself, thereby forming a vertical growth tower in the vertical farming growing chamber, wherein the sensor measures an environmental ...

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

PLANT GROWING HEAVY WEIGHT BEARING SUPPORT ASSEMBLY AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20180014487A1
Автор: Tinsley Michael Robert
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A plant growing apparatus includes a support assembly and a height control mechanism. The support assembly includes a plurality of platforms, a plurality of elongated posts spaced apart from one another about the plurality of platforms, and a plurality of support clips selectively attachable to the posts to support selected platforms at different heights along the posts. The plurality of platforms include a bottom platform supporting lower ends of the posts, a top platform supported on upper ends of the posts, and upper and lower platforms movable along the posts toward and away from the top and bottom platforms. The height control mechanism is mounted by the top platform and coupled to the upper platform such that it operates to selectively raise or lower the upper platform along the posts. 1. A plant growing support assembly , comprising: a main platform portion formed by a plurality of platform sections,', 'a plurality of pairs of matching threaded elements fastened together so as to affix two adjacent sides of each platform section to adjacent sides of two adjacent platform sections and dispose an inner segment of each platform section adjacent to inner segments of said other platform sections to define a central opening in said main platform portion and dispose an outer segment of each platform section diagonally across said each platform section from, outwardly and remote of, and extending parallel to, said inner segment of said platform section,', 'a plurality of extension portions each affixed to and protruding outwardly from said outer segment of one of said platform sections of said main platform portion, and', 'a plurality of annular guides each affixed to one of said extension portions and spaced outwardly from said outer segment of said each platform section, said each annular guide defining a passage therethrough;, 'a plurality of platforms, each of said platforms comprising'}a plurality of elongated posts spaced apart from one another about said ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Plant cultivation facility

Номер: US20160014977A1
Автор: Akira Esaki, Akitoshi YOSHIMOTO, Kazuhiro Hayashi, Kazuhiro YATSUKAWA
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Chemical Corp

An object of the present invention is to provide an organism cultivation facility suitable for industrial, economical, and large-scale cultivation of an organism by efficient air conditioning which is required for the cultivation of the organism. The object can be achieved with an organism cultivation facility comprising, in a building: a cultivation unit having organism containers capable of storing organisms, and a support structure that supports the organism containers; and a conveying device for the organism containers; wherein the organism cultivation facility has a partition wall(s) that can divide the space of the operating area of the conveying device into two or more spaces in the height direction, and at least a part of the partition wall is movable.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROWING LIVE PRODUCE

Номер: US20160014986A1
Автор: Vande Vrede Bryan
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A method of providing packaged, live produce includes providing a plurality of seeds for different plant species, providing a foam growing media, inserting at least one of each type of seed for the different plant species into the foam growing media, growing the seeds inserted into the foam growing media to provide a young rooted plant having roots projecting from the foam growing media and having leaves from the different plant species, and transferring the young rooted plant including the foam growing media to a hydroponic system for producing a fully grown plant having the roots projecting from the foam growing media. While leaving the roots projecting from the foam growing media, the fully grown plant is removed from the hydroponic system and placed in a package having a fluid reservoir. When disposed inside the package, the roots of the fully grown plant are in communication with the fluid reservoir.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

SUPPLEMENT AND MEDICATION CULTIVATED PLANT DELIVERY SYSTEM

Номер: US20150017252A1
Автор: Garland Wayne, Hayden G. Douglas, Jones Allen Mark
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The embodiments disclose a supplement and medication cultivated plant delivery system including using a cultivation system for cultivating integrated enriched food products including fruits, produce and aquatic species and animal feeds, controlling and testing the cultivation system environment including an aqua cultivation media, incorporating a controlled feed system to raise aquatic species and animals using integrated enriched food products feeds, harvesting cultivated integrated enriched food products and cultivated integrated enriched food products feed raised aquatic species and animals, delivering the cultivated integrated enriched food stuffs to markets for providing alternative cultivated integrated enriched food stuffs to prevent and treat health conditions on a long-term sustainable basis, and empowering people to improve their health conditions while simply eating cultivated integrated enriched food stuffs in their daily regimen of eating. 1. A supplement and medication cultivated plant delivery system , comprising:using a cultivation system for cultivating integrated enriched food products including fruits, produce and aquatic species and animal feeds;controlling and testing the cultivation system environment including an aqua cultivation media;incorporating a controlled feed system to raise aquatic species and animals using integrated enriched food products feeds;harvesting cultivated integrated enriched food products and cultivated integrated enriched food products feed raised aquatic species and animals;delivering the cultivated integrated enriched food stuffs to markets for providing alternative cultivated integrated enriched food stuffs to prevent and treat health conditions on a long-term sustainable basis; andempowering people to improve their health conditions while simply eating cultivated integrated enriched food stuffs in their daily regimen of eating.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a cultivation system may include hydroponic cultivation. ...

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