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04-10-2019 дата публикации

Светодиодный облучатель

Номер: RU0000192891U1
Автор: Анатолий Александрович Вилисов, Артём Юрьевич Хомяков, Василий Иванович Туев, Василий Сергеевич Солдаткин, Елена Григорьевна Незнамова, Кирилл Нильевич Афонин, Юлия Витальевна Юлаева
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Томский государственный университет систем управления и радиоэлектроники" (ТУСУР)

Полезная модель относится к сельскому хозяйству, а именно к устройствам для обработки семян перед посевом.Заявляемый светодиодный облучатель для предпосевной обработки семян содержит корпус прямоугольной формы, блок электрического питания, закрепленную на корпусе одну линейную плату светодиодов, центральные оси световых потоков которых направлены в одну сторону к лицевой поверхности корпуса и перпендикулярно его плоскости. При этом светодиоды представляют собой конструкцию, содержащую последовательно расположенные светодиодный кристалл с максимумом излучения в диапазоне 270-390 нм, и, как минимум, два слоя оптически полупрозрачного компаунда с различными коллоидными квантовыми точками со спектрами переизлучения, максимумы которых лежат диапазонах 430-480 и 620-680 нм, разделенными при необходимости буферными и защитными слоями светопрозрачного компаунда. Материал лицевой панели корпуса прозрачен для всех трех диапазонов длин волн.Экспериментально подтверждена работоспособность устройства.Установлено, что общее количество светодиодов при сохранении интенсивности светового потока по сравнению с прототипом уменьшается в три раза, что позволяет уменьшить габаритные размеры облучателя. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 192 891 U1 (51) МПК A01G 7/04 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01G 7/04 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019115062, 16.05.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 04.10.2019 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования "Томский государственный университет систем управления и радиоэлектроники" (ТУСУР) (RU) (45) Опубликовано: 04.10.2019 Бюл. № 28 Адрес для переписки: 634050, г. Томск, пр. Ленина, 40, ТУСУР, патентно-информационный отдел U 1 1 9 2 8 9 1 R U (54) СВЕТОДИОДНЫЙ ОБЛУЧАТЕЛЬ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к сельскому хозяйству, а именно к устройствам для ...

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23-02-2012 дата публикации

Compact high brightness led grow light apparatus, using an extended point source led array with light emitting diodes

Номер: US20120043907A1
Автор: Brian I-Yuan Chiang, Ho-Shang Lee, Junying Jonathan Lu
Принадлежит: Dicon Fiberoptics Inc

A compact high-brightness LED grow light fixture is described for use in growing plants under artificial light, or as a supplement to natural sunlight. The LED grow light uses a densely-packed array of high-brightness light emitting diodes (LEDs) that are not individually packaged where the array behaves similarly to a point source of light. The LED chips are distributed laterally over an area, where the LED chips have light emitting surfaces for emitting light in directions transverse to said area, wherein the dimensions of the area do not exceed 25 mm. Adjacent chips of the array are preferably separated by less than about 0.2 mm. The extended point source LED array, with its lens and associated reflector, result in a concentrated, partially-collimated light source, such that the intensity of the light does not diminish rapidly as distance from the light source increases. Thus, foliage that is lower down on the plant will receive almost as much light energy as does foliage on the top of the plant. The compact LED grow light does not block much of the natural sunlight, making the LED grow light suitable for use as a supplement to natural sunlight. The LED array contains a plurality of LED strings that may be separately controlled, thereby allowing the spectral content of the LED grow light to be varied, to facilitate desired plant growth at various stages of plant life. Multiple wavelengths of LEDs may be used within each LED string, thereby allowing the ability to further optimize the spectral content of the LED grow light. Due to the compact size of the LED grow light, the light emitted at each of the multiple different wavelengths from the array is evenly distributed, when the objects being illuminated by the array are at a distance of less than about 6 feet or even less than 1 foot from the array. Flexible mounting options allow for the use of multiple compact LED grow lights within a single plant growing area, and also allow for side or bottom lighting of ...

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Номер записи: 2
28-06-2012 дата публикации

Lighting apparatus for a bioreactor to enhance biological material growth

Номер: US20120164722A1
Автор: Ian Malcolm Wright
Принадлежит: Individual

A lighting apparatus ( 10 ) for a bioreactor including a plurality of coloured light emitting diodes ( 11 ) mounted on a support ( 21 ), the number and colour of the light emitting diodes chosen to provide predetermined spectral wavelengths and an optical device ( 13 ) to transmit the emitted light to a biological material to enhance the growth rates of said biological material including plants, flora and some species of bacteria and algae; wherein the support ( 21 ) is further mounted on two plates ( 17, 18 ) on support legs ( 15 ) serving as terminals to provide electrical power to the light emitting diodes. A bioreactor (not illustrated) is also disclosed which includes a rigid core, an outer growth containment portion, a lower end portion and an upper end cap, wherein the outer containment portion expands as a cellular biological material contained in said portion grows and expands.

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Номер записи: 3
06-09-2012 дата публикации

Applying acoustic wave to rice seed method for increasing yield and device thereof

Номер: US20120222350A1
Автор: Guoxi Li, Jinxuan Yan, Xiangru Tang, Zhizhong Yang, Zhuoli Yan, Zhuosheng Yan
Принадлежит: GUANGZHOU NEWPOWER ULTRASONIC ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

A method of applying acoustic wave to rice seeds for increasing yield comprises the following steps: (1) Process rice seeds by winnowing and/or wet separation; (2) Soak the rice seeds for 10 to 12 hours and pre-process by acoustic wave irradiation in power density from 0.25 to 25 w/L; (3) Use acoustic wave frequency from 10 khz to 2000 khz for acoustic wave processing; (4) Take out the rice seeds processed by the acoustic wave from soaking liquid and keep the rice seeds stationary until they excrete convex white flakes. A device for applying acoustic wave to rice seeds for increasing yield comprises a container ( 1 ) for holding rice seeds and soaking liquid, and also a dasher ( 2 ); at least one ultrasonic transducer ( 3 ) for generating acoustic wave is disposed on sides or bottom of the container.

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Номер записи: 4
22-11-2012 дата публикации

LED Mixed Lighting for Tissue Culture of Orchids

Номер: US20120293993A1
Автор: Hong Zhou, Huahong Huang, Wenhai Wang, Xuedong Pan, Xuke Li
Принадлежит: HANGZHOU HANHUI OPTO Tech CO Ltd

This invention discloses a LED mixed lighting for tissue culture of orchids. Due to limitation of technology, currently it lacks of LED lighting directly used for orchids, especially for tissue culture of dendrobium candidum, ornamental dendrobium and phalaenopsis. This inventions adopts a technical proposal as follows: a LED fixed lighting for tissue culture of orchids is characterized in that said many red and blue LEDs will constitute several units; each unit has 3 blue LEDs and there are 8 red LEDs in elliptical or rounded patterns surrounding said 3 blue LEDs, and said 3 blue LEDs are gathered in triangular pattern, and said 8 red LEDs are separated at interval. This invention makes special arrangement of lamps and realizes adjustment of light quality and light period by turning on or turning off red LEDs and blue LEDs, and by this way, a LED mixed light which is distributed evenly and suitable for tissue culture of orchids.

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Номер записи: 5
13-12-2012 дата публикации

Method and means for improving plant productivity through enhancing insect pollination success in plant cultivation

Номер: US20120311925A1
Автор: Ilkka Kivimäki, Lars Aikala, Titta Kotilainen
Принадлежит: VALOYA OY

The invention relates to the cultivation of insect ( 840 ) pollinated plants ( 710, 711 ) in a greenhouse ( 700, 701 and 802 ) environment. In more particular, the invention relates to a lighting device and a method of illumination designed to enhance insect pollination in plants, such as the tomato. The best mode of the invention is considered to be the use of a LED ( 101, 102, 103 and 104 ) lighting device having emission peaks ( 401, 402, 403, 410 and 510 ) matching the photosynthetic relative absorption peaks of green plants, and the relative reflectance peaks of flowers of plants being cultivated and the relative sensitivity peaks of the insect's vision being used in the pollination. The inventive lighting device and method reduces insect mortality and increases pollination efficiency, photosynthetic growth and thereby increases the productivity of plant cultivation.

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Номер записи: 6
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Illuminator using a combination of pseudo-white led and lens sheet

Номер: US20130051029A1
Автор: Masaki Asai, Shingo Suzuki
Принадлежит: Minebea Co Ltd

There is provided an illuminator comprising: a light source; and a lens sheet that is arranged on the optical axis of the light source and that has a plurality of prisms, wherein the light source is composed of: a luminous element; and phosphors that irradiate with lights emitted from the luminous element, and the lens sheet includes prisms that have focal distances each different from the prisms adjacent thereto.

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Номер записи: 7
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Light-emitting device and cultivation method

Номер: US20130100700A1
Автор: Tomoki Kubo
Принадлежит: Sharp Corp

The present invention is a light-emitting device ( 100 ) housing an illumination-target object ( 20 ), the light-emitting device ( 100 ) including: a pair of opening planes; an object placement member ( 1 ) on which the illumination-target object ( 20 ) is placed; a light guide member ( 2 ) for causing light introduced from an end of the light guide member ( 2 ) to exit from a light-exit surface ( 12 ) while guiding the light inside the light guide member ( 2 ); and a light source ( 3 ) provided at the end of the light guide member ( 2 ) and emitting light toward inside the light guide member ( 2 ), the light-exit surface ( 12 ) being formed into a hollow shape so that the illumination-target object ( 20 ) is housed inside the light-emitting device ( 100 ). This makes it is possible to easily and efficiently control an environment where the illumination-target object is placed.

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Номер записи: 8
06-06-2013 дата публикации

ILLUMINATION AND GROW LIGHT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20130139437A1
Автор: Bartine David E., Crawford Anthony, Grove Eliza Katar, Maxik Fredric S., Soler Robert R., Yorio Neil
Принадлежит: BIOLOGICAL ILLUMINATION, LLC

An illumination and grow light system and associated methods are provided to produce an emission spectrum which may be optimized for plant response curve, as well as provide high quality light with respect to the human response curve. Embodiments of the present invention may include highly efficient tunable lamps and associated modulation controls that allow specific radiation wavelength bands to be manipulated, the emission direction and intensity to be varied, and the output power to be coordinated to create high fluxes of photosynthetic active radiation while maintaining a desirable color temperature and high color rendering index. 1. A lighting system with selectable emission characteristics comprising:a controller; anda plurality of light sources operatively coupled to the controller;wherein each of the plurality of light sources is individually operable to emit a combined light;wherein the controller controls emission characteristics of the plurality of light sources to alter the combined light;wherein the combined light has a color temperature greater than about 3000 Kelvin, a Color Rendering Index of greater than about 65, and a photosynthetic efficiency of greater than about 1 micromole Yield Photon Flux per Watt.2. A lighting system according to wherein the combined light comprises a first light having a wavelength within the range of about 650 nanometers to about 700 nanometers claim 1 , a second light having a wavelength within the range of about 500 nanometers to about 570 nanometers claim 1 , and a third light having a wavelength within the range of about 430 nanometers to about 470 nanometers.3. A lighting system according to wherein the combined light has a color temperature of greater than about 3800 Kelvin and a Color Rendering Index of greater than about 70.4. A lighting system according to wherein the controller is configured to modulate the emissions of the plurality of light sources in a pulsed fashion.5. A lighting system according to wherein ...

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Номер записи: 9
20-06-2013 дата публикации

LIGHTING APPARATUS

Номер: US20130155702A1
Автор: Drake Robert A., Rea Gerald W.
Принадлежит: STRAY LIGHT OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES

A lighting apparatus is disclosed. The lighting apparatus includes an emitter having a plasma bulb and a driver which provides an RF signal to the emitter to drive the plasma bulb. The lighting apparatus may be used for various applications including illuminating plants and organisms in an aquatic environment, growing plants, facility lighting, and other applications. 1. A lighting apparatus , comprising:a driver unit which generates a radio frequency (RF) signal;an emitter unit coupled to the driver unit through a cable, the emitter unit configured to generate light energy with a plasma bulb from the received radio frequency signal;a window positioned below the plasma bulb, light produced by the plasma bulb passing through the window; anda mounting structure which is coupled to the driver unit, the emitter unit, and the window, wherein the driver unit, the emitter unit, and the window are suspended from the mounting structure.2. The lighting apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a housing claim 1 , the driver unit being positioned in an interior of the housing claim 1 , a lower surface of the housing being below the plasma bulb and an upper surface of the housing being above the plasma bulb claim 1 , the mounting structure extending above the housing.3. The lighting apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a power supply positioned within the housing claim 2 , the power supply provides DC power to the driver unit.4. The lighting apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the lighting apparatus is suspended over water in an aquarium.5. The lighting apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the lighting apparatus is suspended over plants.6. A method of growing plants claim 2 , the method comprising the steps of:providing an artificial light source which produces light having a micromoles/lumen value of greater than about 2.0;positioning the artificial light source over the plants; andilluminating the plants with light produced by the artificial light source.7. A method of illuminating ...

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Номер записи: 10
01-08-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HARVESTING AND DEWATERING ALGAE

Номер: US20130192130A1
Автор: Eckelberry Nicholas
Принадлежит:

An applied electrical field effects the harvesting of algae from a growth medium through increased interface potential between solvent and solute and the use of micron-sized bubbles of hydrogen and oxygen gas. The process and method makes use of strategically placed bipolar electrode plates that generate hydrogen and oxygen gas. Micro bubbles of the gas flocculate the biomass out of solution concurrently clarifying the water for re-use in an algae growth system. The flocked algae can then be processed for use in applications which require a chemical-free and dewatered product such as required for bio-fuels, pharmaceuticals or food. 1. A system for harvesting and dewatering algae comprising:a container capable of holding an algae solution;a cathode disposed within the container;{'b': '1', 'an anode disposed within the container a distance of between approximately inch and approximately 10 inches from the cathode;'}a voltage source electrically connected to the cathode and the anode and configured to supply a voltage between the cathode and anode when the container holds the algae solution, wherein the voltage between the cathode and anode cause bubbles of hydrogen gas to be formed in the algae solution which attach to algae cells in the algae solution causing the algae cells to float to the surface of the algae solution.2. A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the cathode is a plate and the anode is one of a plurality of anode rods claim 1 , each disposed a distance of between approximately 1 inch and approximately 10 inches above the cathode plate.3. A system as recited in claim 2 , further comprising:a plurality of cathode rods, each disposed a distance of between 1 inch and 10 inches above an anode rod.4. A system as recited in claim 2 , further comprising:a second cathode plate positioned between 1 inch and 10 inches above the anode rods.5. A system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the cathode and anode are plates.6. A system as recited in claim 5 , further ...

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Номер записи: 11
19-09-2013 дата публикации

MARINE LED LIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20130239475A1
Автор: Crabb Thomas M., Emmerich Jeffrey C., Gustafson Marty, Marrow Robert C.
Принадлежит: Orbital Technologies Corporation

A method and apparatus of lighting a marine habitat for growth utilizing an LED light system. The light system includes an LED light source, a power supply for such light source and a controller for controlling the activation status and the intensity of the LED light source. 1. A lighting system for a marine habitat comprising:a housing;an LED light source mounted to said housing;a power supply sufficient to drive said LED light source; anda controller connected with said power source for controlling the activation status and the intensity of said LED light source.2. The lighting system of wherein said housing is waterproof and said LED light source is mounted within said housing.3. The lighting system of wherein said LED light source claim 1 , when activated claim 1 , is sufficient to support marine growth.4. The lighting system of wherein said LED light source includes at least one of chip-based claim 1 , organic or discreet LEDs.5. The lighting system of wherein said LED light source claim 1 , when activated claim 1 , provides light with the spectral range of about 380 nm to about 690 nm.6. The lighting system of wherein said LED light source comprises at least one light engine having a plurality of individual LEDs.7. The lighting system of wherein each of said light engines is capable of providing light intensity of from 0 to 1000 micro mols per square meter per second.8. The lighting system of where each of said individual LEDs provides light at a wavelength in the range from 380 nm to about 690 nm.9. The lighting system of wherein each of said individual LEDs provides light at a wavelength from 380 nm to about 690 nm.10. A method of lighting a marine habitat for marine growth comprising:providing a housing with a LED light source mounted thereto;providing a power source for driving said LED light source;controlling the illumination of said LED light source at a level sufficient to support marine growth.11. The method claim 10 , of including controlling at ...

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Номер записи: 12
03-10-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLANT PROTECTION

Номер: US20130255150A1
Автор: Karpinski Stanislaw, Szechynska-Hebda Magdalena
Принадлежит:

A method of improving the growth and/or pathogen resistance of a plant, comprising the step of exposing at least part of the plant to a transient period of high intensity illumination providing a photon flux at the plant surface having at least one of the following characteristics: (a) a red photon flux comprising at least 100 micromoles photons per square metre per second, and having a wavelength of between 600 and 700 nm; (b) a blue photon flux comprising at least 100 micromoles photons per square metre per second, having a wavelength of between 420 and 480 nm. The Invention also provides apparatus for providing such conditions to growing plants. 2. The method according to wherein each red and blue photon flux comprises at least 10 micromoles photons per square metre per second claim 1 , and preferably at least 100 micromoles photons per square metre per second.3. The method according to wherein at least 60% claim 1 , and preferably 70% claim 1 , 80% claim 1 , 90% and 100% of the energy of the illuminating light falls within said definitions of red photon flux and/or blue photon flux.4. The method according to wherein said red photon flux comprises at least 5 and preferably 25 claim 1 , 50 claim 1 , 100 claim 1 , 200 claim 1 , 400 or 800 micromoles photons per square metre per second.5. The method according to wherein said blue photon flux comprises at least 10 and preferably 50 claim 1 , 100 claim 1 , 200 claim 1 , 400 or 800 micromoles photons per square metre per second.6. The method according to wherein said transient period has a duration of at least one minute claim 1 , and preferably 5 minutes claim 1 , 20 minutes claim 1 , 1 hour claim 1 , 2.5 hours claim 1 , 5 hours or 10 hour.7. The method according to further comprising the step of measuring one or more photo system II efficiencies of the plant claim 1 , selected from the group consisting of:(a) photosystem II operating efficiency (Fq′/Fm′);(b) photo system II maximal photochemical efficiency (Fv′1 Fm ...

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Номер записи: 13
10-10-2013 дата публикации

LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR PLANTS

Номер: US20130263503A1
Автор: Bostdorff Richard S.
Принадлежит: FIREFLY-ONE, LLC

A method for encouraging maturation and growth of a plant includes a provision of at least one stroboscopic lamp disposed adjacent the plant. The stroboscopic lamp is cycled through at least one on-period and at least one off-period for a predetermined cycling time. The plant is exposed to strobed high-intensity light during the at least one on-period, and not exposed to strobed high-intensity light during the at least one off-period. A maturation rate and the growth of the plant are thereby encouraged. A related system includes the at least one stroboscopic lamp and a controller for controlling the stroboscopic lamp according to the method, for encouraging maturation and growth of the plant. 1. A method for encouraging maturation and growth of a plant , the method comprising the steps of:providing at least one stroboscopic lamp disposed adjacent the plant; andcycling the stroboscopic lamp through at least one on-period and at least one off-period for a predetermined cycling time, the plant exposed to strobed high-intensity light from the stroboscopic lamp during the at least one on-period and not exposed to strobed high-intensity light from the stroboscopic lamp during the at least one off-period.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one on-period and the at least one off-period are each performed for a predetermined period of time claim 1 ,3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the predetermined period of time for the at least one on-period is a fraction of the predetermined period of time for the at least one off-period.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the predetermined period of time for the at least one on-period is between about 1 percent and about 20 percent of the predetermined period of time for the at least one off-period.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the predetermined cycling time includes a plurality of on-periods and off-periods alternating during the predetermined cycling time.620. The method of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined cycling ...

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Номер записи: 14
31-10-2013 дата публикации

TILTING HORTICULTURAL LIGHT AND METHOD OF PLANT CULTIVATION

Номер: US20130283683A1
Автор: Kivimaki Ilkka, RINGBOM Rabbe
Принадлежит: VALOYA OY

Method and lighting device for providing artificial light optimally to plants is achieved effectively by moving both the lighting device ( and ) and its emission pattern to maximize incident light on the plants ( and ) being cultivated. The horticultural lighting device illuminates plants so that the lighting device is moved vertically and at least one light emitter ( and ) and/or reflector () is rotated to maximize light exposure from the lighting device on the plants ( and ). In the best mode the movable and rotatable lighting device is used to grow very high plants. The lighting device ( and ) is moved by a motor programmed to change the position of the lighting device and the orientation of the emission pattern in accordance with the growth cycle of the plants in the greenhouse () to maximize incident flux on the plants. 1234567. A horticultural lighting device ( , and ) arranged to illuminate plants ( , and ) characterised in that ,{'b': 2', '3', '4', '3', '4', '2, 'the position and direction of emission pattern is controlled by a motor, which is arranged to move the lighting device (, and ) and turn at least one light emitter (, ) and/or reflector () to turn the direction of the emission pattern of said lighting device,'}{'b': 3', '4', '2, 'said lighting device is arranged to be moved vertically and at least one light emitter (, ) and/or reflector () is arranged to be rotated by the motor to maximize light exposure from said lighting device on said plants, and'}{'b': 2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '7, 'said lighting device (, and ) is arranged to have a downward facing emission pattern when said plants (, and ) are seedlings, and as said plants grow higher said emission pattern of said lighting device is arranged to be turned by the motor towards the horizontal plane.'}2234567. A lighting device as claimed in claim 1 , characterised in that claim 1 , said lighting device ( claim 1 , and ) is arranged low when said plants ( claim 1 , and ) are seedlings claim 1 , and ...

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Номер записи: 15
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Light-emitting device with a tunable light emission spectrum

Номер: US20130292717A1
Автор: II Harry A. Seibel
Принадлежит: Cree Inc

A light emitting device with a tunable light emission spectrum includes one or more blue LEDs in optical communication with n different red phosphor compositions. Each of the n different red phosphor compositions includes a different amount of strontium (Sr) and comprises light emission in a wavelength range from about 600 nm to about 675 nm. Each of the blue LEDs comprises light emission in a wavelength range from about 400 nm to about 475 nm. An m th different red phosphor composition has a formula Ca 1-x-y Sr x Eu y AlSiN 3 , with 0<x<1 and 0<y<1, and x=x m and 1≦m≦n. A light emission spectrum of the light emitting device comprises a blue spectral component from the one or more blue LEDs and a red spectral component from the n different red phosphor compositions, where the red spectral component comprises n overlapping light emission profiles each having a different peak emission wavelength λ m .

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Номер записи: 16
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Lighting System for Growing Plants

Номер: US20130293156A1
Автор: Wells Kevin T.
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A lighting system network includes first and second lighting systems in communication with each other. The first lighting system includes an LED controller, and an LED array which includes first and second LED sub-arrays, wherein the LED array is operatively coupled to the LED controller. The first and second wavelength spectrums provided by the first and second LED sub-arrays, respectively, are adjustable in response to adjusting an input signal provided to the antenna. 1. A lighting system network , comprising: an LED controller;', 'an LED array which includes first and second LED sub-arrays, wherein the LED array is operatively coupled to the LED controller;', 'wherein first and second wavelength spectrums provided, by the first and second LED sub-arrays, respectively, are adjustable in response to adjusting an input signal provided to the antenna., 'first and second lighting systems in communication with each other, wherein the first lighting system includes'}2. The network of claim 1 , wherein the first lighting system includes an antenna in communication with the LED controller.3. The network of claim 1 , wherein the first lighting system includes an antenna which provides communication with the second lighting system.4. The network of claim 1 , further including a computer claim 1 , wherein the first lighting system includes an antenna which provides communication with the computer.5. The network of claim 4 , wherein the intensities of the first claim 4 , second and third colors of light are adjustable relative to each other in response to a wireless signal provided by the computer.6. The network of claim 5 , wherein the second LED sub-array includes fourth claim 5 , fifth and sixth light emitting diodes which emit fourth claim 5 , fifth and sixth colors of light claim 5 , respectively.7. The network of claim 6 , wherein the intensities of the first claim 6 , second and third colors of light are adjustable relative to each other in response to the wireless ...

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Номер записи: 17
14-11-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATING CROP ASSOCIATED SELECTION OF SPECTRAL AGRICULTURAL LIGHTING PROGRAMS

Номер: US20130298459A1
Автор: Bucove Jeff
Принадлежит:

The system of the indention is applied to sunless enclosed spaces suitable for agricultural use. A growing zone is seeded with a particular crop variety. The crop growth is optimized by receipt of a specific light emissions. A light emitting computer comprising an array of light emitting devices, a microprocessor, a radio frequency receiver and a storage device is disposed optimally over the growing zone to bath the zone uniformly in the specific light emission for optimal growth. A radio frequency identification tag is placed within the growing zone to electrically define the growth zone for the light emitting computer. The RFID tags emit a crop variety specific radio frequency that is received by the radio frequency receiver. The appropriate light emission profile related to the radio frequency is retrieved from a digital look-up table. The emitting computer then emits the light emission profile. 1. A system for automating crop associated selection of spectral agricultural light programs comprising:a. A sunless enclosed space suitable for agricultural use and comprising an at least first graving zone seeded with a specific crop variety and wherein said specific crop variety has a photosensitive biochemical activity that is optimized by receipt of a specific; fight emissions;b. A light emitting computer comprising an array of light emitting devices, a microprocessor, a radio frequency receiver and a storage device disposed optimally ever said at least first growing zone so that the at least first growing zones is bathed uniformly in said specific light emission;c. An appropriate number of radio frequency identification tags placed within the at least first growing zone for emitting a crop variety specific radio frequency for receipt by said radio frequency receiver wherein said radio frequency identification tags electronically define the growing zone for the light emitting computer; and,A light emission profile emitted by said light emitting computer for said crop ...

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Номер записи: 18
05-12-2013 дата публикации

LIGHTING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20130318869A1
Автор: Aikala Lars
Принадлежит: VALOYA OY

A lighting fixture for facilitating plant growth and a light emitting component. The fixture comprises a single light emission source LED device which provides at least two emission peaks in the wavelength range of 300-800 nm and at least one of the emission peaks has Full Width of Half Maximum (FWHM) at least 50 nm or higher. The emission peaks of the LED match well with a plant photosynthesis response spectrum and is therefore particularly suitable for high efficiency artificial lighting. 128-. (canceled)29. A light emitting component for facilitating plant growth , comprising:a first Light Emitting Diode (LED) having first, second, and third spectral characteristics including a peak in the wavelength range from 600 to 700 nm, a peak in the wavelength range from 440 to 500 nm, and a peak in the wavelength range from 500 to 600 nm respectively, the first spectral characteristics being arranged to exhibit a full width of half maximum of at least 50 nm or more, and the second spectral characteristics having a maximum of 50 nm full width of half maximum; andan up-conversion unit including a material configured to provide that all or part of an emission at a frequency of 600-800 nm is generated using a whole or partial wavelength up-conversion of radiation power of the first Light Emitting Diode, the up-conversion unit providing that all or part of an emission at wavelengths of 500-600 nm is arranged to be reduced below an intensity in a 400-500 nm band and below an intensity in a 600-700 nm band.30. The light emitting component of claim 29 , wherein the first LED has additional spectral characteristics with a freely adjustable peak in the wavelength range from 500 to 800 nm adjustable by the up-conversion unit and arranged to exhibit at least 30 nm full width of half maximum.31. The light emitting component of claim 29 , wherein emission intensities of the first claim 29 , second and third spectral characteristics of the first LED are adjustable.32. The light emitting ...

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Номер записи: 19
12-12-2013 дата публикации

NOVEL LIGHT SOURCES AND METHODS FOR ILLUMINATING PLANTS TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE PLANT GROWTH

Номер: US20130326945A1
Автор: Goeschl John
Принадлежит: BLUESKY GROW LIGHTS, LLC

A method of growing a plant or its propagule is described. The method includes: (i) powering a light source with input power to generate an incident light; (ii) illuminating, for a period of time, a growth area of the plant/propagule with the incident light having a spectral profile defined by a first (i.e., between about 400 nm and about 470 nm), a second (i.e., between about 526 nm and about 570 nm) and a third (i.e., between about 626 nm and about 700 nm) set of wavelengths; (iii) achieving, using the incident light, a dry weight that is greater than that achieved if the growth area of the plant/propagule had been illuminated by another incident light with same amount of input power for substantially same period of time, and another incident light includes the first and the third set of wavelengths, but not the second set of wavelengths. 1. A method of growing a plant or a plant propagule , comprising:obtaining said plant or said plant propagule and an electrically-powered light source;powering said electrically-powered light source with an amount of input power to generate an incident light;illuminating, for a period of time, a growth area of said plant or said plant propagule with said incident light having a spectral profile defined by a first set of wavelengths, a second set of wavelengths and a third set of wavelengths;achieving, using said incident light, a dry weight from growth of said plant or said plant propagule that is greater than that achieved if said growth area of said plant or said plant propagule was grown by illuminating using another incident light with said amount of input power for substantially said period of time, and said another incident light includes said first set of wavelengths and said third set of wavelengths, but does not include said second set of wavelengths; andwherein said dry weight refers to weight of partial or entire said plant or said plant propagule that is grown, and wherein said first set of wavelengths includes ...

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Номер записи: 20
12-12-2013 дата публикации

NOVEL LIGHT SOURCES AND METHODS FOR ILLUMINATING PLANTS TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE PLANT GROWTH

Номер: US20130326946A1
Автор: Goeschl John
Принадлежит: BLUESKY GROW LIGHTS, LLC

A method of growing a plant or its propagule is described. The method includes: (i) powering a light source with input power to generate an incident light; (ii) illuminating, for a period of time, a growth area of the plant/propagule with the incident light having a spectral profile defined by a first (i.e., between about 400 nm and about 470 nm), a second (i.e., between about 526 nm and about 570 nm) and a third (i.e., between about 626 nm and about 700 nm) set of wavelengths; (iii) achieving, using the incident light, a final harvest index that is greater than that achieved if the growth area of the plant/propagule had been illuminated by another incident light with same amount of input power for substantially same period of time, and another incident light includes the first and the third set of wavelengths, but not the second set of wavelengths. 1. A method of growing a plant or a plant propagule , comprising:obtaining said plant or said plant propagule and an electrically-powered light source;powering said electrically-powered light source with an amount of input power to generate an incident light;illuminating, for a period of time, a growth area of said plant or said plant propagule with said incident light having a spectral profile defined by a first set of wavelengths, a second set of wavelengths and a third set of wavelengths;achieving, using said incident light, a final harvest index from said plant or said plant propagule that is greater than that achieved if said growth area of said plant or said plant propagule had been illuminated by another incident light with said amount of input power for substantially said period of time, and said another incident light includes said first set of wavelengths and said third set of wavelengths, but does not include said second set of wavelengths; andwherein said final harvest index refers to a ratio of dry weight of harvestable plant components to total dry weight of said plant, and wherein said first set of ...

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Номер записи: 21
12-12-2013 дата публикации

NOVEL LIGHT SOURCES AND METHODS FOR ILLUMINATING PLANTS TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE PLANT GROWTH

Номер: US20130326947A1
Автор: Goeschl John
Принадлежит: BLUESKY GROW LIGHTS, LLC

A method of growing a plant or its propagule is described. The method includes: (i) powering a light source with input power to generate an incident light; (ii) illuminating, for a period of time, a growth area of the plant/propagule with the incident light having a spectral profile defined by a first (i.e., between about 400 nm and about 470 nm), a second (i.e., between about 526 nm and about 570 nm) and a third (i.e., between about 626 nm and about 700 nm) set of wavelengths; (iii) achieving, using the incident light, a photosynthetic productivity that is greater than that achieved if the growth area of the plant/propagule had been illuminated by another incident light with same amount of input power for substantially same period of time, and another incident light includes the first and the third set of wavelengths, but not the second set of wavelengths. 1. A method of growing a plant or a plant propagule , comprising:obtaining said plant or said plant propagule and an electrically-powered light source;powering said electrically-powered light source with an amount of input power to generate an incident light;illuminating, for a period of time, a growth area of said plant or said plant propagule with said incident light having a spectral profile defined by a first set of wavelengths, a second set of wavelengths and a third set of wavelengths;achieving, using said incident light, a value of photosynthetic productivity from said plant or said plant propagule that is greater than that achieved if said growth area of said plant or said plant propagule had been illuminated by another incident light produced using said amount of said input power for substantially said period of time, and said another incident light includes said first set of wavelengths and said third set of wavelengths, but does not include said second set of wavelengths; andwherein said first set of wavelengths includes wavelengths that are between about 400 nm and about 470 nm, said second set of ...

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Номер записи: 22
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: 23
23-01-2014 дата публикации

Out of the Earth Plant Re Grounding Rod

Номер: US20140020294A1
Автор: Leroy Charles Dunning, Pamela McKenzie, Scott Vincent Miscall
Принадлежит: Individual

A method to reconnect plants with the natural electron charge of the earth when grown out of the earth in containers no longer connected to the earth is disclosed. The method includes parts to combine into many configurations to provide a grounding connected to an earth ground or house ground to conductively couple indoor container potted plants and hydroponic growing systems to the abundant supply of free electrons from the earth to re create the same electrically charged growing environment as when planted in the earth. In this way growing plants can benefit by the Earths' mobile free electron charge applied to the growing medium

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Номер записи: 24
13-02-2014 дата публикации

GROWTH CONTAINER

Номер: US20140041291A1
Автор: Masalin Petteri, Salojärvi Jouni, Sokka Mika
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The invention relates to a growth container () comprising: a receptacle () with a bottom part () having a plant receiving area (), and a light source () for providing light to the plant receiving area (). In order to obtain conditions optimal for growth, the light source () is elongated and arranged centrally in the plant receiving area () for being surrounded by plants () in the plant receiving area, and for producing light () to the growth container () at a plurality of different heights (h) above the bottom part. 1. A growth container comprising:a receptacle with a bottom part having a plant receiving area, anda light source for providing light to the plant receiving area, the light source is elongated and arranged centrally in the plant receiving area for being surrounded by plants in the plant receiving area, and for producing light to the growth container at a plurality of different heights above the bottom part, and the light source comprises a light guide in the growth container, and one or more light elements arranged to illuminate a part of the light guide such that the light from the light elements propagates into the growth container via the light guide.2. The growth container according to claim 1 , wherein the growth container comprises a cover which together with the receptacle encloses plants in the growth container.3. The growth container according to claim 2 , wherein the cover comprises an opening in an upper part of the cover.4. The growth container according to claim 2 , wherein the cover comprises a door for providing access to plants in the growth container.5. The growth container according to claim 1 , wherein the elongated light source is arranged in a substantially upright position in the growth container.6. The growth container according to claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises light elements providing light of different colours.7. The growth container according to claim 6 , wherein the growth container comprises a controller and a ...

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Номер записи: 25
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Circular polarization illumination device and plant growth regulation method

Номер: US20140041295A1
Автор: Mitsuyoshi Ichihashi, Yohsuke Takeuchi, Yoshihisa Usami
Принадлежит: Fujifilm Corp

The present invention provides a circular polarization illumination device which can irradiate right-circularly polarized light at a large light amount from a light source of right-circularly polarized light with a high efficiency and can irradiate left-circularly polarized light at a large light amount from a light source of left-circularly polarized light with a high efficiency, and a plant growth regulation method that can efficiently regulate the promotion or inhibition of the growth of plants by using the circular polarization illumination device. Moreover, the illumination device includes a light-emitting light source, a reflective polarizing plate, reirradiation unit, and circular polarization conversion unit.

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Номер записи: 26
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Lamp to enhance photosynthesis and pest control and an oxygen generator having the same

Номер: US20140043787A1
Автор: Wei-Kung Wang
Принадлежит: Individual

A lamp to enhance photosynthesis and pest control includes an light emitting diode (LED) light source having a emission wavelength ranging from 400 nm to 460 nm and the LED light source generating light and a first fluorescent material exposed to the light. The present invention also provides an oxygen generator including the lamp to enhance photosynthesis and pest control according to the present invention and a plant.

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Номер записи: 27
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Optimized Plant Growth

Номер: US20140069002A1
Автор: Morgan Dan, Oster Steve
Принадлежит: Xeralux, Inc.

A system for enabling controlled plant growth of plants in containers includes linear tracks spaced apart from each other by intervening supporting plates. Each track includes an array of blue and red LEDs affixed to heat sink that can slide along the track to be positioned in a desired arrangement to the container beneath it. A controller for the LEDs is positioned between every other pair of tracks to control adjacent arrays of LEDs. The controller controls the LEDs to provide light to the plants in the containers of desired intensity and wavelength. 1. Apparatus for providing controlled wavelength and intensity of light for use in a process involving exposure of items to light , the apparatus comprising:a first plurality of linear tracks spaced apart disposed in a parallel arrangement and separated from each other by plates;a first plurality of arrays of light emitting diodes, each array being positioned in one of the tracks;at least one controller coupled to each of the first plurality of arrays of light emitting diodes; and whereinthe controller controls the LEDs to provide controlled wavelength and intensity of light to the items.2. Apparatus as in wherein each of the tracks is of a same size and shape claim 1 , and each of the plates is of a same size and shape to enable enlarging the apparatus by adding additional tracks and additional plates to provide a desired size.3. Apparatus as in wherein the at least one controller comprises a second plurality of controllers claim 1 , the second plurality being one half the first plurality.4. Apparatus as in wherein a controller is disposed on every other plate and coupled to an array of light emitting diodes in tracks on each side of the controller.5. Apparatus as in further comprising a light sensor positioned in proximity to the items and coupled to at least some of the controllers for controlling intensity and wavelength of the light from the LEDs.6. Apparatus as in wherein the items are labeled with ...

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Номер записи: 28
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Partnering mirrors and reflective material with growing lights to enhance plant growth for maximizing indoor plant production

Номер: US20140090293A1
Автор: Walker Brian Edgar
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Agribusiness like most markets is very competitive. In particular, agricultural products that have a short shelf life create an added pressure to sell and ship more quickly. By using mirrors and other reflective material, the cost of production is reduced, while improving the quality and quantity of plant production. This process of using mirrors and reflective material improves plant growth and production beyond other indoor or outdoor growing systems. This process may be the most efficient system by growing plants in a sterile, pesticide-free, and easily accessible facility, significantly reducing labor costs. By controlling every facet of the growing process, commercial production can occur in virtually any kind of outdoor weather conditions, while making best use of land and natural resources, potentially affecting agribusiness globally. Because this process has national and global consequences, the use of mirrors and reflective material for plant production needs to be patented. 1. The claimed is—The use of reflective surfaces/mirrors on the walls, ceiling, and floor in conjunction with growing lights to maximize light absorption by the plants. The growing, shipping, and selling of raw foods typically falls into two separate and distinct camps, organic and conventional growers. Organic growers supply a need to consumers that demand the use “natural” growing techniques. However, for the organic growers, the cost to grow and ship these products tends to be higher than conventional methods. These costs can be associated with lower yields than conventional methods because of higher pest populations, fungal and soil diseases. Organic growers have limited, costly resources, such as certified “natural” pest control and fungal products; fighting these battles against nature can produce lower yields with higher production costs. Attaining and maintaining organic certification by using authorized seeds and fertilizers, usually leads to higher costs. Even though evidence ...

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Номер записи: 29
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Light-Emitter Device and Method for Promoting Grass Growth

Номер: US20190000020A1
Автор: Theisen Horst
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a light-emitting device for promoting grass growth, in particular of sports turf, wherein the device comprises at least one LED circuit board and a control/regulating unit having at least three channels. The light-emitting device can be mounted on light support units and be moved over the lawn. 110-. (canceled)11. A light-emitting device for promoting grass growth , in sports turf comprising ,at least one LED board containing a plurality of LEDs,a control unit, anda power source connected to the control unit and the at least one LED board,wherein the control unit has at least three channels, each channel capable of controlling a selected set of LEDs and suitable for regulating individual wave spectra from 0 to 100%.12. The light-emitting device according to claim 11 , wherein that at least one LED board has integrated circuits and special recordings for receiving individual LEDs.13. The light-emitting device according to wherein the control unit is a control board having a plurality of channels and at least one channel controls a single LED on the LED board.14. The light-emitting device according to wherein the control unit is a control board having a plurality of channels and each channel controls more than one LED on the LED board.15. The light-emitting device according to claim 11 , the at least one LED board comprising at least one of an LED claim 11 , a UV LED or an OLED.16. The light-emitting device according to wherein the LED board comprises at least one UV LED having a peak at 395 nm claim 11 , at least one LED having a peak at 440 nm and at least one LED having a peak at 660 nm.17. The light-emitting device according to also comprising an IR heat radiator connected to the control unit.18. The light-emitting device according to also comprising at least one of a measuring unit claim 11 , a spectrometer claim 11 , an IR-sensing probe temperature transmitter claim 11 , a power dimmer and a DMX converter connected to the control unit.19 ...

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Номер записи: 30
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: 31
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Lighting fixture and method

Номер: US20210000019A1
Автор: Aaron J. Golle, Barbara A. Debaun, Charles A. Lemaire, David T. Doan, Jason P. Green, John T. Golle, Matthew P. Limpert, Walter J. Paciorek
Принадлежит: Heilux LLC

A lighting apparatus that includes a flexible circuit substrate that has a front face and an opposite back face, and a first end and an opposite second end; a first plurality of LED dice on the flexible substrate, wherein each die of the first plurality of LED dice emits blue light; a second plurality of LED dice that emits red light; a third plurality of LED dice that emits infrared, wherein the first, second and third plurality of LEDs each emit a full-width-half-maximum bandwidth of no more than 50 nm in each of their respective colors. Some embodiments provide variable spacing to the apparatus and variable scheduled lighting periods and accommodate various types of botanical plants.

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Номер записи: 32
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Horticulture lighting system and horticulture production facility using such horticulture lighting system

Номер: US20210000020A1
Автор: Céline Catherine Sarah NICOLE, Cristina Tanase, Gabriel-Eugen Onac, Hangfeng JI, Marc Andre Peters
Принадлежит: Signify Holding BV

The invention provides a lighting system comprising (i) a lighting device comprising a plurality of light sources for application in a horticulture production facility, wherein the light sources are configured to illuminate with horticulture light crops, wherein the lighting system further comprises (ii) a control unit configured to control the light intensity of local light at a location, wherein the local light is the sum of the horticulture light and light at the location originating from an optional other light source, and wherein the control unit is configured to prevent a change in the photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) of the local light at the location of on average more than 50 μmol/sec/m2 over a predetermined period of time selected from the range of equal to or smaller than 5 minutes by controlling the contribution of the horticulture light to the local light.

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Номер записи: 33
07-01-2016 дата публикации

A HORTICULTURE LIGHTING DEVICE AND A METHOD TO STIMULATE PLANT GROWTH AND BIO-RHYTHM OF A PLANT

Номер: US20160000018A1
Автор: Hikmet Rifat Ata Mustafa, PEETERS Henricus Marie, Peeters Martinus Petrus Joseph, VAN ELMPT ROB FRANCISCUS MARIA, VAN HAL Paulus Albertus, VELDMAN DIRK, Wegh René Theodorus
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The present invention relates to a lighting device () to stimulate plant growth and bio-rhythm of a plant. The lighting device () comprising a solid state light source () arranged to emit direct red light having a wavelength of 600 to 680 nm, preferably 640 to 680 nm, and a wavelength converting member () arranged to receive at least part of said direct red light emitted from said solid state light source () and to convert said received direct red light to far-red light having a maximum emission wavelength of 700 to 760 nm, preferably 720 to 760 nm. 1. A horticulture lighting device , comprising a solid state light source arranged to emit direct red light having a maximum emission wavelength of 600 to 680 nm , preferably 640 to 680 nm , and a wavelength converting member arranged to receive at least part of said direct red light emitted from said solid state light source and to convert said received direct red light to far-red light having a maximum emission wavelength of 700 to 760 nm , preferably 720 to 760 nm wherein a ratio of said direct r-d to said far-red emitted from said lighting device is set by adjusting the fraction of said direct red light impinging on said wavelength converting member from said solid state light source.2. (canceled)3. The horticulture lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein said wavelength converting member e ; comprises a quantum dot claim 1 , inorganic phosphor claim 1 , and/or a fluorescent dye.4. The horticulture lighting device according to claim 3 , wherein said quantum dot comprises material selected from the group consisting of II-VI and III-V quantum dots claim 3 , preferably InP claim 3 , CdTe claim 3 , CdTe/CdSe core-shell structures claim 3 , ternary mixtures such as CdSeTe claim 3 , or chalcopyrite quantum dots such as CuInSe claim 3 , or CuInS.5. The horticulture lighting device according to claim 3 , wherein said inorganic phosphor claim 3 , comprises a material doped with Cr claim 3 , preferably a material ...

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Номер записи: 34
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ROTATING INDUCTION GROW LIGHT SYSTEM

Номер: US20160000019A1
Автор: Ellison Gregory L., Koerner Kurt
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A rotating induction growth light system and method are disclosed. The rotating induction growth light includes a mounting bracket assembly and a light source assembly rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket assembly. The light source assembly has a first side subassembly and a second side sub assembly opposite the first side subassembly. The light source assembly is configured to rotate between a first position wherein the first side subassembly is facing away from the mounting bracket assembly and at least a second position wherein the second subassembly is facing away from the mounting bracket assembly. A method of providing light to a plant is disclosed, including: directing a vegetative side subassembly of a light source assembly toward a plant; and rotating the light source assembly until a flowering side subassembly is directed toward the plant, the flowering side subassembly positioned on the light source assembly opposite the vegetative side subassembly. 1. A rotating induction growth light system , comprising:a mounting bracket assembly;a light source assembly rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket assembly, the light source assembly comprising a first side subassembly and a second side sub assembly opposite the first side subassembly, wherein the light source assembly is configured to rotate between a first position wherein the first side subassembly is facing away from the mounting bracket assembly and at least a second position wherein the second subassembly is facing away from the mounting bracket assembly.2. The rotating induction growth light system of claim 1 , wherein:the light source assembly further comprises a ballast mount rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket assembly and positioned between the first side subassembly and the second side subassembly;the second side subassembly comprises a reflector plate coupled to the ballast mount and a plurality of induction light bulbs coupled to the reflector plate; andthe first side subassembly ...

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Номер записи: 35
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Integrated gas and light system with multi-media irrigation technology

Номер: US20180000024A1
Автор: Stewart E. Erickson
Принадлежит: Stewart E. Erickson

A multi-media irrigation device is disclosed. The multi-media device is a multi-channel emitter device for plant growth. It includes a substrate; a water channel disposed on the substrate, the water channel having a plurality of perforations; a gas channel disposed on the substrate, the gas channel having a plurality of perforations; and at least one further fluid channel disposed on the substrate and having a plurality of perforations. Also disclosed is an integrated, self supporting elevated gas delivery tube and LED light for crop foliage. Lastly, a system for delivery of CO2 gas to light-deprivation operation of cannabis production is disclosed.

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Номер записи: 36
05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD TO IMPROVE CROP YIELD AND/OR QUALITY

Номер: US20170000041A1
Автор: WARGENT Jason John
Принадлежит: Biolumic Limited

A method, and a device for administering the method, of treating a plant seedling to improve long term hardiness and/or crop yield and/or quality characterised by the step of exposing the plant seedling, prior to a subsequent growth phase, to ultra-violet (UV) irradiation with at least one wavelength, only between 280-310 nm. The method further including the step of selecting a plant seedling or seedlings for a subsequent growth phase. 1. A method of treating a plant seedling to improve long term hardiness and/or improve crop yield and/or qualitycharacterised by the step ofexposing the plant seedling, prior to a subsequent growth phase, with ultraviolet (UV) irradiation with at least one wavelength, only between 280-310 nm.2. The method as claimed in wherein the treatment of the plant seedling with UV irradiation is performed indoors.3. The method as claimed in any one of the above claims including exposing the plant seedling to UV light in the range of 2-15 days.4. The method as claimed in any one of the above claims including exposing the plant seedling to cyclic exposure of UV light.5. The method as claimed in any one of the above claims including maintaining the temperature at approximately between 12° C. to 35° C. during the treatment.6. The method as claimed in any one of the above claims including exposure to UV wavelength of between 280-305 nm.7. The method as claimed in any one of the above claims including exposure to peak UV wavelength of between 280-290 nm.8. The method as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the plant seedling is a fruit and vegetable species.9. The method as claimed in any one of the above claims wherein the plant seedling is selected from the group including green lettuce claim 1 , red lettuce claim 1 , tomato claim 1 , cucumber claim 1 , broccoli claim 1 , herb crops and eggplant.10. A device to administer ultraviolet (UV) irradiation to a plant seedling claim 1 , characterised in that the device is configured to administer ...

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Номер записи: 37
07-01-2021 дата публикации

INTEGRATED HORTICULTURAL GROW RACK KIT

Номер: US20210000024A1
Автор: Thomas Adam J., Voelz Dale W.
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A horticultural plant growing assembly includes a pair of casings, each with a bottom and a side wall. Each side wall includes an upper edge configured to engage one another to define a cavity between the casings. The plant growing assembly further includes a light system, and a plurality of frame members that are connectable together to form a frame, with the light system being attachable to the frame. The plant growing assembly is configurable into a packaged configuration and an assembled configuration. In the packaged configuration, the frame members and the light system are contained within the cavity, and in the assembled configuration the frame members are connected together to form the frame with the light system attached to the frame. One of the casings includes a shelf adapted to support a plant with the light system disposed above the shelf. 1. A horticultural plant growing assembly , said assembly comprising:a pair of casings, with each said casing comprising a bottom and a side wall defining a perimeter of said casing, wherein each said side wall includes an upper edge;a light system, said light system comprising lights for projecting light; anda plurality of frame members, said frame members being connectable together to form a frame, wherein said light system is selectively attachable to said frame;wherein said plant growing assembly is selectively configurable into a packaged configuration and an assembled configuration, wherein in said packaged configuration said upper edges of said casings are configured to be engaged together to define a cavity between said bottoms of said casings with said frame members and said light system contained within said cavity, and wherein in said assembled configuration said frame members are connected together to form said frame with said light system attached to said frame, and with said frame engaged with and extending upward from one of said casings whereby said one of said casings comprises a bottom member of said ...

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Номер записи: 38
07-01-2016 дата публикации

CULTIVATION CONTROL SYSTEM, CULTIVATION CONTROL PROGRAM, AND CULTIVATION CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20160000021A1
Автор: Sugimoto Yoshihiko
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There are provided a cultivation control system, a cultivation control program, and a cultivation control method that can independently set growth conditions in a plurality of divided cultivation spaces and that can perform control by changing growth environments in the individual cultivation spaces. In a cultivation apparatus , each of the internal environments of a plurality of shielded spaces is shielded from the internal environments of the shielded spaces adjacent thereto and from an external environment of the cultivation apparatus . A portable communication communication terminal performs remote control of environment control apparatuses to such that at least one of the internal environments of the plurality of shielded spaces is independently controlled. 1. A cultivation control system comprising:a cultivation apparatus having a plurality of shielded spaces for growing plants, and environment control apparatuses for controlling growth conditions in internal environments of the shielded spaces; anda communication terminal that performs remote control of the environment control apparatuses such that at least one of the internal environments of the plurality of shielded spaces is independently controlled, whereineach of the internal environments of the plurality of shielded spaces is shielded from an internal environment of a shielded space adjacent thereto and from an external environment of the cultivation apparatus.2. The cultivation control system according to claim 1 , wherein the growth conditions to be controlled is a concentration of carbon dioxide.3. The cultivation control system according to claim 2 , wherein the environment control apparatuses control at least one of pressure and a flow rate from a carbon dioxide storage tank that stores carbon dioxide emitted from a carbon dioxide emitting source in the external environment.4. The cultivation control system according to claim 1 , wherein the growth conditions to be controlled is at least one of an ...

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Номер записи: 39
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Agile spectrum led lighting fixture and control

Номер: US20210000025A1
Автор: William F. Probasco
Принадлежит: Astro Space LLC

Disclosed are various embodiments of an agile spectrum LED lighting fixture with a control. In one embodiment, a lighting fixture includes a light emitting device comprising multiple channels. Each channel includes one or more light emitting diodes configured to emit light at a respective predominant wavelength. The lighting fixture also includes a control device to control a respective light intensity of each channel based at least in part on a desired spectrum of light and the respective predominant wavelengths of the channels.

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Номер записи: 40
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Crop Guardian - Crop Germinating and Growth in a Lined and Domed Furrow

Номер: US20170000044A1
Автор: Gerald R. Palmer
Принадлежит: Individual

The embodied invention utilizes a lined and domed furrow to provide for crop germinating and growth. The dome and soil lining provide for moisture control in the soil. The lining is an impermeable material, and bottom surface incorporates slits to allow plant roots to grow into the soil. The domed covering is a permeable material that covers the furrow by utilizing a domed shape wire frame spaced at intervals. A polyacrylate coating is optionally applied to the furrow cover. A drip irrigation system provides water to the soil mixture inside the lined furrow. The soil mixture includes a water absorbing polymer and an additional planting mediums. A light provides for warming the soil in the furrow to lengthen the growing season. The furrow geometry is shaped by a machine. The furrow shape will alter as the plant grows, in particular, the dome will expand.

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Номер записи: 41
02-01-2020 дата публикации

UNDER CANOPY ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION DEVICE

Номер: US20200000043A1
Автор: BENNETT Brian, CHENEY Joel, DeMILO Chuck
Принадлежит: THRIVE AGRITECH

Technologies are described for systems and devices to provide photosynthetically active photons to a plant. The systems may comprise an above canopy light source. The above canopy light source may be an electromagnetic radiation device. The above canopy light source may be located above a canopy of the plant. The above canopy light source may emit photosynthetically active photons of a first intensity downward, towards a canopy of the plant. The systems may comprise an under canopy light source. The under canopy light source may be an electromagnetic radiation device. The under canopy light source may be located below the lowest branches and leaves of the plant. The under canopy light source may emit photosynthetically active photons of a second intensity upwards, away from a root system of the plant. The second intensity may be 0-50 percent of the first intensity. 1. A system to provide photosynthetically active photons to a plant , the system comprising:an above canopy light source, wherein the above canopy light source is an electromagnetic radiation device, the above canopy light source is located above a canopy of the plant, and the above canopy light source emits photosynthetically active photons of a first intensity downward, towards a canopy of the plant; andan under canopy light source, wherein the under canopy light source is an electromagnetic radiation device, the under canopy light source is located below the lowest branches and leaves of the plant, and the under canopy light source emits photosynthetically active photons of a second intensity upwards, away from a root system of the plant, wherein the second intensity is 0-50 percent of the first intensity.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the under canopy light source emits a Lambertian emission of photosynthetically active radiation.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the under canopy light source emits a wide angular emission claim 1 , wherein emitted photons from the under canopy light source reach ...

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Номер записи: 42
01-01-2015 дата публикации

CULTIVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20150000191A1
Автор: Haji Hiroshi, Nagadome Ryuji
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corproation

A cultivation system moves containers between a growing area and a monitoring area. The containers hold cultivation beds for cultivating plants, and the cultivation system includes: a grow light emitting unit emitting grow light for growing the cultivated plants in the containers located in the growing area; an imaging unit capturing the cultivated plants in the containers located in the monitoring area; and a control unit causing the grow light emitting unit to stop emitting the grow light when the imaging unit captures the plants. 1. A cultivation system which moves containers between a growing area and a monitoring area , the containers holding cultivation beds for cultivating plants , and the cultivation system comprising:a grow light emitting unit configured to emit grow light which is light for growing the cultivated plants in the containers located in the growing area;an imaging unit configured to capture the cultivated plants in the containers located in the monitoring area; andan imaging light emitting unit configured to emit imaging light to the cultivated plants in the containers located in the monitoring area, the imaging light having a spectrum which differs from a spectrum included in the grow light.2. The cultivation system according to claim 1 , further comprisinga control unit configured to cause the grow light emitting unit to stop emitting the grow light when the imaging unit captures the plants.3. The cultivation system according to claim 2 ,wherein the grow light emitting unit includes:a first grow light emitting unit configured to emit the grow light to a part of the growing area which is close to the monitoring area; anda second grow light emitting unit configured to emit the grow light to a part of the growing area which is more distant from the monitoring area than from the first grow light emitting unit,the first grow light emitting unit is capable of emitting and stopping the grow light independently of the second grow light emitting unit, ...

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Номер записи: 43
13-01-2022 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR CULTIVATING PLANTS

Номер: US20220007599A1
Автор: Jung Yongki, Lim Kiyoung
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An apparatus for cultivating plants includes a cabinet having a cultivation space, a temperature control device provided in the cabinet to adjust a temperature of the cultivation space, a door configured to open and close the cultivation space, a cultivation shelf provided in the cabinet and configured to seat a seed package, a lighting device provided in the cabinet to radiate light onto the cultivation shelf, and a water supply pipe provided in the cabinet to supply water to the cultivation shelf. The cultivation shelf includes a shelf tray that supports the seed package, a shelf base provided under the shelf tray to accommodate the water supplied from the water supply pipe, and a shutter provided to be openable on the seat. The water accommodated into the shelf base is introduced to the inside of the seat by passing through the shutter when the shutter is opened. 1. An apparatus for cultivating plants , the apparatus comprising:a cabinet that defines a cultivation space;a temperature control device disposed in the cabinet and configured to adjust a temperature of the cultivation space;a door configured to open and close at least a portion of the cultivation space;a shelf disposed in the cabinet and configured to support a seed package of the plants;a lighting device disposed in the cabinet and configured to radiate light to the shelf; anda water supply pipe disposed in the cabinet and configured to supply water to the shelf, a tray comprising a seat configured to support the seed package,', 'a shelf base disposed vertically below the tray and configured to accommodate the water supplied from the water supply pipe, and', 'a shutter disposed at the seat and configured to open at least a portion of the seat to thereby supply the water in the shelf base to an inside of the seat., 'wherein the shelf comprises2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the shutter comprises:a pressing member configured to protrude to the inside of the seat, the pressing member ...

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Номер записи: 44
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: 45
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Spectral Lighting Modeling and Control

Номер: US20210003452A1
Автор: Ashdown Ian Edward
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Spectral irradiance distributions are calculated within a virtual environment based on arbitrary light source spectral power distributions. Architectural, horticultural and aquacultural lighting control systems use the calculated results to control both the intensity and spectral power distribution of the electric light sources. Energy consumption may be minimized while maintaining optimal occupant visual comfort and plant health. 1. A method of predicting a spectral irradiance distribution for an arbitrary position and arbitrary view direction in a virtual environment , comprising the steps of:calculating, by a processor, a direct spectral irradiance for said position and direction due to one or more light sources illuminating the virtual environment;calculating, by the processor, an indirect spectral irradiance for said position and direction due to reflections from one or more surfaces in the virtual environment, said indirect spectral irradiance calculated as a per-wavelength multiple of the direct spectral irradiance; andsumming, by the processor, the direct spectral irradiance and the indirect spectral irradiance to result in the spectral irradiance distribution.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein calculating the indirect spectral irradiance comprises:assigning RGB triplets to one or more surfaces in the virtual environment based on a reference illuminant; and calculating, by the processor, an indirect tristimulus irradiance for said position and direction due to reflections from one or more surfaces in the virtual environment;', 'reconstructing, by the processor, a physically plausible relative spectral power distribution from the indirect tristimulus irradiance;', 'multiplying, by the processor, said relative spectral power distribution by a spectral power distribution of the light source and the reference illuminant on a per-wavelength basis, to result in a spectral power distribution; and', 'scaling, by the processor, the spectral power distribution ...

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Номер записи: 46
13-01-2022 дата публикации

CUPROUS CYSTEAMINE OPTICAL MATERIALS FOR VISIBLE LIGHT ENHANCEMENT

Номер: US20220009947A1
Автор: Chen Wei
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Disclosed herein are composite materials that comprise one or more copper-cysteamines capable of converting higher frequency, lower wavelength radiation into visible light. As used, the produced visible light enhances the amount of visible light already present from natural or artificial sources. 1. A compound having the formula:{'br': None, 'sub': 3', '2, 'CuX(SR)'}{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'wherein R is —CHCHNH; and'}X is chosen from Br, or I.2. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein X is Br.3. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein X is I.4. A composite claim 1 , comprising: i) a first copper-cysteamine that emits visible light in the range of from about 520 nm to about 700 nm when exposed to UV radiation; and', 'ii) a second copper-cysteamine that emits visible light in the range of from about 400 to about 520 nm when exposed to UV radiation; and, 'a) a visible light enhancing composition, comprisingb) a substrate; {'br': None, 'sub': 3', '2, 'CuX(SR)'}, 'wherein the copper-cysteamine has the formula{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'wherein R is —CHCHNH; and'}X is chosen from Cl, Br, or I.5. The composite according to claim 4 , wherein the substrate is a polymer.6. The composite according to claim 4 , wherein the substrate is a polymer chosen from polystyrene claim 4 , polyethylene claim 4 , polyester claim 4 , polyvinyl chloride claim 4 , polystyrene claim 4 , or poly(methyl methacrylate).7. The composite according to claim 4 , wherein the substrate is transparent.8. The composite according to claim 4 , wherein the substrate is semi-transparent.9. The composite according to claim 4 , wherein the substrate has a first transparent surface and a second semi-transparent surface.10. The composite according to claim 4 , wherein the substrate is in the form of a film.11. The composite according to claim 4 , wherein the substrate is in the form of a geometric shape.12. A method for providing solid state lighting having enhanced visible light claim 4 , comprising; [ i) a first ...

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Номер записи: 47
13-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A DYNAMIC LIGHTING SCENARIO

Номер: US20220015210A1
Автор: BOUTHOT Danny, BRUN Louis, DERVILLE Alban, DUPRAS Gabriel, POIRIER Jacques, Roy-Moisan François, Smith Charles, TOURVILLE Guillaume
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Methods and systems are provided for generating a dynamic lighting scenario over a scenario timeline using solid-state light emitters. The method can include a step of providing a plurality of lighting reference points in the dynamic lighting scenario, each lighting reference point having an associated reference illumination state to be achieved at a corresponding reference moment of the scenario timeline. The method can also include a step of determining a plurality of sets of reference control parameters for the solid-state light emitters, each set of reference control parameters for producing the reference illumination state associated to a corresponding one of the plurality of lighting reference points. The method can also include driving the solid-state light emitters based on the plurality of reference control parameters to generate the dynamic lighting scenario. 1. A method for generating a dynamic lighting scenario over a scenario timeline using solid-state light emitters , the method comprising:providing a plurality of lighting reference points in the dynamic lighting scenario, each lighting reference point having an associated reference illumination state to be achieved at a corresponding reference moment of the scenario timeline;determining a plurality of sets of reference control parameters for the solid-state light emitters, each set of reference control parameters for producing the reference illumination state associated to a corresponding one of the plurality of lighting reference points; anddriving the solid-state light emitters based on the plurality of reference control parameters to generate the dynamic lighting scenario.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a plurality of set of intervening control parameters for the solid-state light emitters, each set of intervening control parameters for providing transition illumination between the reference illumination states of a corresponding pair of successive lighting reference ...

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Номер записи: 48
20-01-2022 дата публикации

SEED DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20220015281A1
Автор: Biscocho Alyssa Reyes, Caldwell John Stewart, Evans Douglas, Harrod Richard, Karimpanal Aarushi Abraham, Knott David, Lowe Giles Matthew, Naddaff Paul, Rose Philip, Sheba Yaron, Wise Gidon
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Providing a seed development environment is disclosed, including by: obtaining a seed type associated with seeds that have been deposited into a seed development environment device; determining an environmental control sequence corresponding to the seed type, wherein the environmental control sequence includes a plurality of target hydration levels for a plurality of seed development phases; and executing the environmental control sequence corresponding to the seed type, including at least by providing the plurality of target hydration levels using a hydration system and by adjusting hydration in the seed development environment device based on feedback from a hydration sensor that is included in the seed development environment device 1. A seed development environment device , comprising:a seed repository;a hydration system;a hydration sensor; determine a seed type associated with seeds that have been deposited into the seed development environment device; and', 'determine an environmental control sequence for the seeds, wherein the environmental control sequence includes a plurality of target hydration levels for a plurality of seed development phases; and, 'a control system configured towherein the environmental control sequence is executed by providing the plurality of target hydration levels using the hydration system and by adjusting hydration in the seed development environment device based on feedback from the hydration sensor.2. The seed development environment device of claim 1 , wherein the hydration system comprises a water pump and a water distributor.3. The seed development environment device of claim 2 , wherein the water distributor comprises a mister claim 2 , drip irrigation claim 2 , and a sprayer.4. The seed development environment device of claim 1 , wherein a target hydration level comprises to lower the seed repository into a reservoir of water.5. The seed development environment device of claim 1 , further comprising an air flow system claim ...

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Номер записи: 49
20-01-2022 дата публикации

PLANT GROWTH VIA VIBRATIONS

Номер: US20220015302A1
Автор: Holland Glenn
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The present disclosure relates to systems and methods of applying vibration stimuli to a plant. In some implementations, an actuator generates a vibration. The vibration may be transmitted to a vibration transmitter and from the vibration transmitter to the plant. In some implementations, the vibration may be based on recorded biometric information such as a heartbeat, pulse, nerve impulses, or the like. 1. A system for applying a vibration to a plant comprising:an actuator configured to generate a vibration; anda vibration transmitter configured to transmit the vibration to the plant.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vibration is one of an acoustic wave or a mechanical wave.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is connected to an actuator support and is configured to transmit the vibration to the actuator support.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the actuator support is connected to the vibration transmitter and is configured to transmit the vibration from the actuator to the vibration transmitter.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the actuator support amplifies the vibration.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the vibration transmitter is connected to the plant and is configured to transmit the vibration into the plant.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the vibration transmitter is connected to the plant by a plant link.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the plant link is one of a wire tie claim 7 , an elastomeric band claim 7 , or a purse-lock tie.9. The system of claim 8 , wherein:the actuator includes a vibration speaker;the actuator support includes an upper plate and a lower plate;the vibration transmitter comprises a screen, a portion of which is disposed between the upper plate and the lower plate, wherein the upper plate, the portion of the vibration transmitter, and the lower plate are attached together by a fastener; anda transmitter support is attached to and supports the vibration transmitter.10. The system of claim 9 , further ...

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Номер записи: 50
12-01-2017 дата публикации

PLANT ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20170006783A1
Автор: Aikala Lars, Kivimaki Ilkka
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An improved method to produce artificial light for plant cultivation, an illumination device with a semiconductor light emission solution and device suited for plant cultivation in a greenhouse environment are described. The best mode is considered to be a lighting device with binary alloy quantum dots () made by colloidal methods to produce a size distribution of quantum dots that produces an emission spectrum similar to the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) spectrum. The methods and arrangements allow more precise spectral tuning of the emission spectrum for lights used in plant () cultivation. Therefore unexpected improvements in the photomorphogenetic control of plant growth, and further improvements in plant production are realized. 1. A plant cultivation method , the method comprising: a) main spectral characteristics in the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) (400-700 nm) area, and', 'b) side spectral characteristics in the 700-800 nm area., 'illuminating at least one plant with a horticultural lighting fixture in a dark cavity with zero sunlight, the horticultural lighting fixture comprising at least of one light emitting diode (LED) and/or quantum dot exhibiting'}2. A plant cultivation method , the method comprising: a) main spectral characteristics in the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) (400-700 nm) area, and', 'b) side spectral characteristics in the 300-400 nm area., 'illuminating at least one plant with a horticultural lighting fixture in a dark cavity with zero sunlight, the horticultural lighting fixture comprising at least of one light emitting diode (LED) and/or quantum dot exhibiting'}3. A plant cultivation method , the method comprising: a) main spectral characteristics in the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) (400-700 nm) area,', 'b) first side spectral characteristics in the 300-400 nm area, and second side spectral characteristics in the 700-800 nm area., 'illuminating at least one plant with a horticultural ...

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Номер записи: 51
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ILLUMINATION AND GROW LIGHT SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Номер: US20160007424A1
Автор: Bartine David E., Crawford Anthony, Grove Eliza Katar, Maxik Fredric S., Soler Robert R., Yorio Neil
Принадлежит: BIOLOGICAL ILLUMINATION, LLC

A lighting system with selectable emission characteristics may include a housing, a controller, a first plurality of light sources operatively coupled to the controller and carried by the housing, and a second plurality of light sources operatively coupled to and controlled by the controller and carried by the housing. The first and second pluralities of light sources may be operable to emit first and second combined lights, respectively, and to emit a first light having a wavelength within the range of 650 nanometers to 700 nanometers, a second light having a wavelength within the range of 500 nanometers to 570 nanometers, and a third light having a wavelength within the range of 430 nanometers to 470 nanometer. The second light may be characterized by a human photopic response of greater than 0.0 and less than 0.4 throughout the range from 500 nanometers to 570 nanometers. 1. A lighting system with selectable emission characteristics comprising:a housing;a controller;a first plurality of light sources operatively coupled to the controller and carried by the housing; anda second plurality of light sources operatively coupled to the controller and carried by the housing;wherein the first plurality of light sources is operable to emit a first combined light;wherein the second plurality of light sources is operable to emit a second combined light;wherein the controller is configured to control emission characteristics of the first and second pluralities of light sources to alter the spectral power distributions of each of the first and second combined lights;wherein the first and second pluralities of light sources are each operable to emit a first light having a wavelength within the range of 650 nanometers to 700 nanometers, a second light having a wavelength within the range of 500 nanometers to 570 nanometers, and a third light having a wavelength within the range of 430 nanometers to 470 nanometer; andwherein the second light is characterized by a human photopic ...

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Номер записи: 52
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Method for raising leaf-and-stem vegetables and light source device for raising leaf-and-stem vegetables

Номер: US20160007543A1
Автор: Daisuke Matsuzaki, Katsunori Takashima
Принадлежит: Fuji Seiko Co Ltd, Fuji Shoji Co Ltd

A method for raising leaf-and-stem vegetables and a light source device used in the method, which can make production cost of leaf-and-stem vegetables reduced and commercial value thereof enhanced by irradiating parts of leaf-and-stem vegetable with a light optimum therefor. The method for raising leaf-and-stem vegetables by irradiating the vegetables with light, includes a stem growth-inhibiting light source irradiating tops of the stems with light having a blue component light at high ratio, which inhibits the growth of stems, at least during an initial growth period when the stems and leaves become distinguishable from each other.

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Номер записи: 53
14-01-2016 дата публикации

AIR EMISSION DEVICE FOR GROWING PLANTS

Номер: US20160007544A1
Автор: TAKASHIMA Katsunori, YOSHIDA Masashi
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The air emission device for growing plants includes a plurality of air emission units for respectively emitting an air flow onto the new leaves growing on a tip of a stem of each plant that has one stem. The transpiration effect on the leaves and suctioning of water and nutrition from the roots of the plants can be promoted. Thus, wilting of leaves can be prevented and the tip burn due to insufficient calcium can be avoided. Provision of the air emission units are effectively arranged to evenly or uniformly supply air onto the new leaves of the each plant. 1. An air emission device for growing plants comprising:a plurality of air emission units that respectively emits an air flow onto new leaves growing on a tip of a stem of each plant that has one stem.2. The air emission device for growing plants according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the air of the air flow is adjusted to be air with high humidity and high concentration of carbon dioxide and is supplied to the plurality of air emission units from an air supply source through a pipe.3. The air emission device for growing plants according to claim 1 , wherein the each of the plurality of air emission units accommodates therein a fan which generates the air flow to emit the air and a motor which drives the fan.4. The air emission device for growing plants according to claim 1 , wherein the each of the plurality of air emission units includes a light emitting device which emits a light onto the plants.5. The air emission device for growing plants according to claim 4 , wherein the each of the light emitting devices is provided with a stem growth-inhibiting light source at a central portion thereof for emitting a stem growth-inhibiting light having a blue component light at high ratio claim 4 , which inhibits a growth of a stem and with a leaf growth-promoting light source around the stem growth-inhibiting light source for emitting a leaf growth-promoting light having a red component light at high ratio claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 54
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: 55
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: 56
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Multiple colors, and color palettes, of narrowband photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) time-staged over hours, days, and growing seasons yields superior plant growth

Номер: US20180007838A1
Автор: MCCORD Matthew
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Plants are optimally grown under artificial narrowband Photosynthetically Active Radiation (“PAR”) of multiple colors, and color palettes, applied in but partially time-overlapping cycles. As well as a long, growing season, cycle, the colored lights are cyclically applied on a short, diurnal, cycle that often roughly simulates a peak-season sunny day at the earth latitude native to the plant. Bluer lights are applied commencing before redder lights, and are likewise terminated before the redder lights. Infrared light in particular, is preferably first applied at a time corresponding to early afternoon, and is temporally extended past a time corresponding to sunset. The colored lights and light palettes preferably rise to, and fall from, different peak intensities over periods from 10 minutes to 2 hours, and relative peak intensities of even such different colors as are used at all vary up to times two (×2) in response to differing PAR requirements of different plants. Computer-controlled colored LED lights realize all. 1. A method of providing artificial PAR to a plant for growing , the method comprising: 1) a spectra called “ultraviolet” containing light in a narrow band of wavelengths not broader than 70 nanometers Full Width Half Maximum (FWHM), and including light of 385 nanometers which affects early light-inducible protein,', '2) a spectra called “ultra blue” containing light in a narrow band of wavelengths not broader than 75 nanometers Full Width Half Maximum (FWHM), and including light of 420 and 439 nanometers which affects chlorophyll A, alpha carotene, and carotenoids,', '3) a spectra called “aqua blue” containing light in a narrow band of wavelengths not broader than 70 nanometers Full Width Half Maximum (FWHM), and including light of 450 and 475 nanometers which affects chlorophyll B, beta carotene, and carotenoids,', '4) a spectra called “green” containing light in a narrow band of wavelengths not broader than 50 nanometers Full Width Half Maximum ( ...

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Номер записи: 57
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: 58
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Spectral Deficiency Driven Control Systems and Methods in Plant Growth Automation

Номер: US20190008096A1
Автор: Sam Lee
Принадлежит: Infinity Capital LLC

Disclosed is a spectral deficiency-driven control system in a plant growth automation, the system comprising: a facilities resource management system; a processor; a memory element coupled to the processor; encoded instructions; wherein the system is further configured to: over a network, receive at least one of a facility systems data; based on the received facility systems data, control an action via the facilities resource management system; wherein the received facility systems data is gathered via at least one facility sensor configured to detect facility-incoming and, or facility-generated light spectra and a sensor manager for determining a deficiency in light spectra; and wherein the actions controlled by the facilities resource management system is augmenting at least one of a spectral output of at least one light-emitting diode (LED) channel from at least one LED light source; light brightness; and, or a light height adjustment, based on the spectral deficiency.

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Номер записи: 59
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: 60
03-02-2022 дата публикации

PLANT GROWING APPARATUS

Номер: US20220030777A1
Автор: Takagi Chikara
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A plant growing apparatus irradiates plants by switching white light from a white light source into light of a color of a specific wavelength by using a partition plate that partitions a light source placement space and a plant growing space. The plant growing apparatus includes: a white light source emitting white light and being provided to face plants to be grown; a light source placement space to place the white light source; and a plant growing space to place the plants to be grown; a housing facility blocking entry of external light; and a partition plate that extends in the housing facility in a horizontal direction, and includes a filter blocking at least one of temperature transfer and air circulation between the light source placement space and the plant growing space, and transmitting light of a specific wavelength in the white light from the white light source. 110-. (canceled)11. A plant growing apparatus comprising:a white light source emitting white light and being provided so as to face plants to be grown;a housing facility including a light source placement space configured to place the white light source and a plant growing space configured to place the plants to be grown, and blocking entry of external light; anda partition plate being provided so as to extend in the housing facility in a horizontal direction, blocking at least one of temperature transfer and air circulation between the light source placement space and the plant growing space, and being arranged a filter configured to transmit light of a specific wavelength in the white light from the white light source.12. The plant growing apparatus according to claim 11 , wherein the partition plate includes a partition plate body and an attachment part where the filter is attached claim 11 , and the filter is provided so as to be attachable to and detachable from the attachment part.13. The plant growing apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein the filter is provided so as to be attachable to ...

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Номер записи: 61
03-02-2022 дата публикации

METHODS FOR MODIFYING FLOWERING TIME AND SEED YIELD IN FIELD CROPS

Номер: US20220030781A1
Автор: Oltmans-Deardorff Sheilah, Ovadya Daniel J., Perez Rockny, Smith Kyle
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Methods for manipulating yield and generation time of short day plants grown in a field environment are provided. The methods comprise manipulating external signals such as photoperiod in order to increase the per plant seed yield. Also provided are methods for synchronizing the flowering times of plants in different maturity groups. 1. A method for increasing seed yield in a field-grown plant , the method comprising:(a) growing a plant in a field under vegetative growing conditions;(b) exposing the juvenile plant to a floral induction treatment such that a flowering response is initiated; and(c) returning the plant to vegetative growing conditions.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the vegetative growing conditions of one or both of part (a) and (c) comprise the use of artificial lighting;exposing a plant in a field to vegetative growing conditions comprises growing the plant under long day conditions without artificial lighting;the plant is a photoperiodic short day plant;said plant is selected from the group consisting of soybean, cotton, rice, sorghum, maize, sugarcane, tobacco, canola, alfalfa, strawberry, wheat, barley, and tomato;the floral induction treatment of part (b) further comprises about 11 to about 13 hours of darkness per night;the floral induction treatment of part (b) is maintained for a period of about 7 to about 28 days;the floral induction treatment of part (b) is initiated at a growth stage of from about VE to about V4;the vegetative growing conditions of one or both of part (a) and part (c) further comprise from about 14 to about 18 hours of light per day;the vegetative growing conditions of one or both of part (a) and part (c) further comprise providing artificial light at an intensity of at least about 2, 5, 10, 15, 25 or 50 μmoles/m·s; orone or both of part (a) and part (c) comprise providing about 1, about 2, about 3, about 4, or about 5 hours of artificial light per day before sunrise.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein:the artificial ...

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Номер записи: 62
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: 63
03-02-2022 дата публикации

MOUNTABLE PLANT CULTIVATION APPARATUS

Номер: US20220031096A1
Автор: Lee Dae Hun
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A mountable plant cultivation apparatus capable of being mounted on an outer surface of a mounting object, according to the present invention, comprises: a housing disposed along an outer surface of a mounting object to have an adjustable length; and a planting part which is disposed in one side of the housing and in which a plant is planted. 1. A mountable plant cultivation apparatus capable of being mounted on at least a part of an outer surface of a mounting object , comprising:a housing disposed along an outer surface of a mounting object to have an adjustable length; and a planting part which is disposed in one side of the housing and in which a plant is planted.2. The mountable plant cultivation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing is made of a transparent material.3. The mountable plant cultivation apparatus of claim 1 , comprising:one or more pores which are formed in at least one of side surfaces and an upper surface of the housing and through which air passes; andrulers capable of checking a growth length of the plant.4. The mountable plant cultivation apparatus of claim 3 , wherein a water inlet is formed on one side of the housing claim 3 , and a water supply device attached to the water inlet is included.5. The mountable plant cultivation apparatus of claim 1 , comprising:LED lightings attached to the top of the housing for the growth of the planted plant.6. The mountable plant cultivation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the shape of the housing is formed in a shape in which block models are stacked in a longitudinal direction.7. A mountable plant cultivation apparatus comprising:a first member having a rod shape and having a slidable fastening portion formed with at least a part of the entire first member;a second member which is inserted and fastened with the fastening portion of the first member and has the fastening portion on an end thereof;a third member which is inserted and fastened with the fastening portion of the second member, includes ...

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Номер записи: 64
19-01-2017 дата публикации

PLANT ILLUMINATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DARK GROWTH CHAMBERS

Номер: US20170013786A1
Автор: Aikala Lars, Kivimaki Ilkka
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An improved method to produce artificial light for plant cultivation, an illumination device with a semiconductor light emission solution and device suited for plant cultivation in a greenhouse and/or dark growth chamber environment are described. The best mode is considered to be a lighting device with LEDs that produces an emission spectrum similar to the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) spectrum in a dark growth chamber. The methods and arrangements allow more precise spectral tuning of the emission spectrum for lights used in plant () cultivation. Therefore unexpected improvements in the photomorphogenetic control of plant growth, and further improvements in plant production, especially in dark growth chambers, such as basements, are realized. 1. A lighting system , comprising:a housing defining a dark cavity with zero sunlight therein; and a) main spectral characteristics in the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) (400-700 nm) area, and', 'b) at least one side spectral characteristics selected from first spectral characteristics in the 700-800 nm area, and second spectral characteristics in the 300-400 nm area., 'at least one light emitting diode (LED) and/or quantum dot exhibiting'}, 'a horticultural lighting fixture comprising'}2. A horticultural lighting fixture in a dark cavity with zero sunlight , the lighting fixture comprising:at least one light emitting diode (LED) and/or quantum dot exhibitinga) main spectral characteristics in the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) (400-700 nm) area, andb) at least one side spectral characteristics selected from first spectral characteristics in the 700-800 nm area and second spectral characteristics in the 300-400 nm area.3. A dark room , enclosure or container with zero sunlight , housing a horticultural lighting fixture comprising: a) main spectral characteristics in the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) (400-700 nm) area and', 'b) at least one side spectral characteristics selected ...

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Номер записи: 65
15-01-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR SUPPLEMENTING LIGHT TO PLANTS

Номер: US20150016105A1
Автор: LIN Yaoliang, Winnett Russell Paul
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The invention relates to the field of horticulture in a greenhouse and disclosures a system for supplementing light to plants, the system including a lighting grid and a power supply detachable from each other, wherein: the lighting grid includes a plurality of LED panels, wherein a plurality of LED lamps are arranged in each LED panel, and any adjacent LED panels are joined to each other by a joining member; and the power supply is electrically connected with the LED lamps in the respective LED panels through a cable. 1. A system for supplementing light to plants , comprising a lighting grid and a power supply detachable from each other , wherein:the lighting grid comprises a plurality of LED panels, wherein a plurality of LED lamps are arranged in each LED panel, and any adjacent LED panels are joined to each other by a joining member; andthe power supply is electrically connected with the LED lamps in the respective LED panels through a cable.2. The system for supplementing light to plants according to claim 1 , wherein in the lighting grid:the plurality of LED panels are distributed in an array, wherein any two adjacent LED panels in each row of LED panels are joined to each other, and any two adjacent LED panels in each column of LED panels are joined to each other; orthe plurality of LED panels are arranged in a row, and any two adjacent LED panels are joined to each other.3. The system for supplementing light to plants according to claim 2 , wherein each LED panel is provided with a frame comprising four edges connected end-to-end sequentially.4. The system for supplementing light to plants according to claim 3 , wherein the first one of the four edges of the first one of any two adjacent LED panels is adjacent to the second LED panel claim 3 , and the second one of the four edges of the second LED panel is adjacent to the first LED panel claim 3 , and the first edge is arranged parallel to and against the second edge claim 3 , and wherein:the lengthwise ...

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Номер записи: 66
11-01-2018 дата публикации

HORTICULTURAL LIGHT

Номер: US20180014374A1
Автор: Gheorge Bogdan, Kolenda Paul, Rhodes Bruce, Useinovski Judet
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A horticultural lighting system and method for controlling same. Lights operating at different peak wavelengths, which affect the color of lights, can be optimized for different plant species during different stages of growth. The present disclosure pertains to a horticultural light, a system of horticultural lights, and a method for controlling light output to optimize different types of plants in various stages of plant growth cycles. 1. A horticultural light comprising:a housing fixture having an outer surface including an opening;an array of different colored light emitting diodes (LEDs) operating at various peak wavelengths;a current control channel in electrical communication with at least one of the LEDs;a fixture control for controlling light wave intensity of each LED via the current control channel;a fixture firmware to store programmable user input; anda fixture ID to identify the housing fixture in a system of horticultural lights.2. The horticultural light according to claim 1 , wherein the array of different colored LEDs contain one or more infrared (IR) LED claim 1 , one or more red LED claim 1 , one or more blue LED claim 1 , one or more ultraviolet (UV) LED claim 1 , and one or more white LED.3. The horticultural light according to claim 2 , wherein each of the IR LEDs have a wavelength of 730 nm.4. The horticultural light according to claim 2 , wherein some of the red LEDs have a wavelength of 660 nm claim 2 , and some of the red LEDs have a wavelength of 634 nm.5. The horticultural light according to claim 2 , wherein each of the blue LEDs have a wavelength of 465 nm.6. The horticultural light according to claim 2 , wherein each of the UV LEDs have a wavelength of 385 nm.7. The horticultural light according to claim 2 , wherein each of the white LEDs are 5000 k.8. The horticultural light according to claim 1 , further comprising a current measuring device in electrical communication with at least one LED color group claim 1 , the current measuring ...

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Номер записи: 67
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Leaf Color Pattern Creation

Номер: US20180014469A1
Автор: Buelow Roger
Принадлежит: Just Greens, LLC

A device and method for altering biochrome ratios in plant leaves is provided. The device and method generally include a a light source; and means of directing the light source to deliver an altering spectrum to a group of cells. The altering spectrum alters the biochrome content of a group of cells to produce a contrasting color that creates a desired pattern on a leaf.

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Номер записи: 68
18-01-2018 дата публикации

PLANT CULTIVATION DEVICE

Номер: US20180014473A1
Автор: TAKASHIMA Katsunori
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The plant cultivation device which workability of cutting of the leaves of the plant at the base portion thereof from the root portion of the plants. The plant cultivation device includes a culture medium holding portion in a cylindrical shape, accommodating and holding a seedling culture medium, arranged in the through-holes of the fluid passage member and absorbing the culture fluid into the seedling culture medium and a leaf supporting portion formed in a cylindrical shape, arranged at an upper side of the culture medium holding portion and supporting the leaves from around the leaves which are cultivated from the seeds. The culture medium holding portion and the leaf supporting portion are formed such that a cutting tool, used for separation between the seedling culture medium and the leaves, can be insertable from outside into a bordering portion between the culture medium holding portion and the leaf supporting portion. 1. A plant cultivation device which obtains leaves of a cultivated plant by cutting a base portion of the leaves from a root portion of the cultivated plant , comprising:a fluid passage member formed with a fluid passage through which a culture fluid flows and formed with a plurality of through-holes on an upper surface of the fluid passage member with a predetermined interval separated from one another and arranged along the fluid passage;a seedling culture medium on which seeds of the plants are arranged;a culture medium holding portion formed in a cylindrical shape, accommodating therein the seedling culture medium to hold thereof, arranged in the plurality of through-holes of the fluid passage member and absorbing the culture fluid into the seedling culture medium; anda leaf supporting portion formed in a cylindrical shape, arranged at an upper side of the culture medium holding portion and supporting the leaves which are cultivated from the seeds at the circumference of the leaves, wherein,the culture medium holding portion and the leaf ...

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Номер записи: 69
18-01-2018 дата публикации

PLANT CULTIVATION DEVICE

Номер: US20180014481A1
Автор: TAKASHIMA Katsunori
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A plant cultivation device includes a first plate portion formed in a plate shape extending in a transfer direction from the fluid passage member and a second plate portion formed in a plate shape extending in a direction opposite to the transfer direction from the fluid passage member. When the distance between the two neighboring fluid passage members becomes large, the second plate portion provided on the preceding fluid passage member and the first plate portion provided on the following fluid passage member are separated from each other with respect to the transfer direction. The plant cultivation device saves space particularly in an early raising stage of the leaves, keeping protection of the cultivated leaves not to be drooped down. 1. A plant cultivation device comprising:a plurality of fluid passage members formed with a fluid passage through which a culture fluid flows and formed with a through-hole on an upper surface thereof;a transfer mechanism which transfers the plurality of fluid passage members such that a distance between two neighboring fluid passage members among the plurality of fluid passage members becomes variable;a seedling culture medium, on which seeds of a plant are arranged;a culture medium holding portion formed in a cylindrical shape, accommodating therein the seedling culture medium to hold thereof, inserted into the through-hole of the plurality of the fluid passage members or arranged in communication with the through-hole of the plurality of fluid passage members and absorbing the culture fluid into the seedling culture medium;a first plate portion provided on an upper side of the fluid passage members and formed in a plate shape extending in a transfer direction from the fluid passage members; anda second plate portion provided on the upper side of the fluid passage members and formed in a plate shape extending in a direction opposite to the transfer direction from the fluid passage members, whereinwhen the distance between the ...

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Номер записи: 70
21-01-2016 дата публикации

PHOTONIC ENGINE SYSTEM FOR ACTUATING THE PHOTOSYNTHETIC ELECTRON TRANSPORT CHAIN

Номер: US20160014974A1
Автор: Grajcar Zdenko, Payne Kevin, Simko Peter
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A horticultural system having lighting elements pulsed with an off time proportional to the turnover time of the photosynthetic electron transport chain. The lighting elements emit light at a wavelength within 20 nm of a peak absorption of the pigment of the plant and are controlled to provide light at predetermined intervals as needed by the plant cause photosynthesis and reduce excess unproductive light. 1. A horticultural system for growing a plant under artificial lighting comprising:at least one lighting device;a plant positioned in spaced relation to the at least one lighting device to receive light emitted by the at least one lighting device;{'sub': 'NM', 'the at least one lighting device having a first lighting element emitting light at a wavelength that is within 20 nanometers () of a peak absorption of a pigment of the plant;'}wherein light from the first lighting element is pulsed with off time proportional to turnover time of the photosynthetic electron transport chain to reduce photoinhibition rate.2. The horticultural system of wherein the first lighting element emits light at a wavelength between 655 and 740 .3. The horticultural system of wherein the first lighting element emits light at a wavelength between 425 and 465 .4. The horticultural system of further comprising at least one lighting device having a second lighting element emitting light at a wavelength that is within 20 of a peak absorption of a pigment of a plant.5. The horticultural system of wherein the first lighting element is between 655 and 740 and the second lighting element is between 425 and 465 .6. The horticultural system of further comprising at least one lighting device having a second lighting element emitting light in the range between 495 and 570 to speed photosynthesis.7. The horticultural system of wherein the second lighting element emits light during a first dark interval or a second dark interval of the first lighting element.8. The horticultural system of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 71
21-01-2021 дата публикации

Led light source for supplemental lighting for plants and lamp with light source

Номер: US20210015052A1
Автор: XIANG PAN, Xuke Li
Принадлежит: HANGZHOU HANHUI OPTOELECTRONIC Tech CO Ltd

An upside-down type LED light source for supplemental lighting for plants includes a substrate, an LED chip, a first glue powder layer, and a second glue powder layer; the LED chip is mounted on one surface of the substrate; the LED chip being a blue LED chip; the first glue powder layer is disposed between the LED chip and the substrate, and the LED chip is covered by the second glue powder layer; the LED chip is fixed on the substrate through the first glue powder layer, wherein the first glue powder is a mixture of a glue and red phosphors; and the second glue powder layer covers the LED chip and completely wraps the LED chip; the second glue powder layer is one of a mixture of the glue and yellow phosphors, and a mixture of the glue and infrared phosphors.

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Номер записи: 72
21-01-2021 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION UNIT AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20210015058A1
Автор: Chen Ying, LI Zhiyin, LU ZHEN, ZHAN Zhuo
Принадлежит: FUJIAN SANAN SINO-SCIENCE PHOTOBIOTECH CO., LTD.

A hydroponic cultivation system includes a plurality of hydroponic cultivation units vertically stacked one over another, each configured to provide a cultivation bed for the plants and including: a tank with an integrated structure; separation bars on a bed of the tank; a planting board; a plurality of removable dispensers, and a plurality of removable dam members. Every two neighboring hydroponic cultivation units are hydrologically coupled to one another such that the culture solution flows top-to-bottom through each of the plurality of hydroponic cultivation units on each level. The removable dam members and the separation bars are configured to facilitate flexible control of depths and passageways of a culture solution flowing in the tank, thereby allowing for convenient switching between a deep cultivation mode and a shallow cultivation mode to support different growth stages of plants being cultivated in the tank of the hydroponic cultivation unit. 2. The hydroponic cultivation system according to claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of plugs configured to be disposed to cover a plurality of through-holes in the planting board claim 1 , to thereby adjust a number of the plurality of through-holes that provide holding space for the plants being cultivated claim 1 , and accommodate needs to cultivate the plants at the different stages.3. The hydroponic cultivation system according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of hydroponic cultivation units are configured as modules for assembly in a vertical multi-level configuration claim 2 , and/or in a side-by-side or back-to-back claim 2 , to thereby have a scalable configuration.4. The hydroponic cultivation system according to claim 3 , wherein the culture solution is configured to be vertically recycled when flowing top-to-bottom through each of the plurality of hydroponic cultivation units on each level.5. The hydroponic cultivation system according to claim 4 , wherein an inter-level distance between any two ...

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Номер записи: 73
28-01-2016 дата публикации

MANIPULATION OF LIGHT SPECTRAL QUALITY TO REDUCE PARASITISM BY CUSCUTA AND OTHER PLANT PARASITES

Номер: US20160021830A1
Автор: De Moraes Consuelo Moreira, Johnson Beth Irwin, Mescher Mark Christopher
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The invention employs the use of light spectral manipulation as a defense method against parasitic plants in the genus . According to the invention, the manipulation of light spectra is employed to present a ratio of red light (650-670 nm) to far red light (710-740 nm) that is higher than natural sunlight. The manipulation can be passive, such as the use of photoselective film, or active, such as use of a lighting control mechanism within a plant cultivation house growth for delivering appropriate irradiation spectra to crops, such as the use of light-emitting diodes. 1Cuscuta. A method of reducing parasitism by and other dodder species in host plants comprising:exposing said host plants to a light environment having a higher ratio of red to far-red light than natural sunlight, for a period of time effective for reducing said parasites from locating and acquiring hosts.2Cuscuta C. epithymum, C. europaea, C. indecora, C. planiflora, C. campestris, C. gronovii, C. pentagonaC. reflexa.. The method of wherein said parasites include one or more species of and/or3. The method of wherein said ratio of red to far-red wavelengths is from about 0.7 to about 2.0.4. The method of wherein said exposing is by passive means.5. The method of wherein said passive means includes filtering natural sunlight.6. The method of wherein said passive means includes the use of photoselective film.7. The method of wherein said photoselective film is employed as a canopy.8. The method of wherein said exposing is by active means.9. The method of wherein said active means includes a lighting control apparatus within a crop cultivation housing.10. The method of wherein said exposure is employed for a time period before dodder seed germination through early dodder seedling development.11. The method of wherein said exposure is employed for a period of up to 6 weeks.12. The method of wherein said potential host plant comprises alfalfa claim 1 , red clover claim 1 , asparagus claim 1 , carrot claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 74
25-01-2018 дата публикации

FIELD ROBOT

Номер: US20180020611A1
Автор: LAROWE Gavin
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Autonomous mobile field robots may be used to maintain fields. An autonomous mobile field robot may perform soil mechanics with environment sensors at a sub-region and store the soil mechanics. The robot may further determine soil temperature of the sub-region and store the soil temperature. The soil mechanics and the soil temperature are sent to a monitoring server via a radio access network for storage and analysis. The parameters for the soil of the sub-region may be adjusted based on the soil mechanics of the sub-region with the chemicals from chemical storage units. The robot may return to a home station to refill one or more of the water or chemicals. 1. An autonomous mobile field robot configured to be used in a field having sub-regions , the field robot comprising:one or more environment sensors;a global positioning system (GPS);one or more collapsible set of wings;one or more chemical storage units for adjusting one or more parameters of a soil of the sub-regions;a processor;a network interface coupled to the processor configured to enable communications via a radio access network;a storage device for content and programming; performing soil mechanics with the one or more environment sensors at each sub-region and storing the soil mechanics in the storage device;', 'determining a soil temperature of each sub-region and storing the soil temperature in the storage device;', 'sending the soil mechanics and the soil temperature for each sub-region to a monitoring server via the radio access network for storage and analysis;', 'adjusting one or more parameters of the soil of a sub-region based on the soil mechanics of the corresponding sub-region with the chemicals from the one or more chemical storage units; and', 'returning to a home station to refill at least one of (i) water, and (ii) the chemicals., 'a program stored in the storage device, wherein execution of the program by the processor configures the field robot to perform acts comprising2. The field ...

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Номер записи: 75
25-01-2018 дата публикации

FLIP-CHIP FLUORESCENT LENS, LIGHTING MODULE INCLUDING THE FLIP-CHIP FLUORESCENT LENS, ORGANISM CULTIVATION APPARATUS, AND LIGHTING MODULE MODIFICATION METHOD

Номер: US20180020623A1
Автор: LIN Chin-Yu, LIN HSIAO-CHENG, TANG LI-XIN, WANG YIN-FENG
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A flip-chip fluorescent lens includes a light-permeable member and a fluorescent member. The light-permeable member includes a first face and a second face opposite to the first face. A light condensing portion protrudes from the first face. The second face is recessed toward the light condensing portion to form a chamber in which the fluorescent member is filled. The fluorescent member is exposed and is made of a mixture of a transparent colloid and fluorescent powder. A lighting module includes the flip-chip fluorescent lens and a light-emitting member covered by the fluorescent member and detachably engaged with the flip-chip fluorescent lens. The lighting module can be placed into a container to form an organism cultivation apparatus for growing plants. A lighting module modification method is provided to change the color of the light emitted by a lighting module to be modified. 1. A flip-chip fluorescent lens for a lighting module , comprising:a light-permeable member including a first face and a second face opposite to the first face, wherein a light condensing portion protrudes from the first face, wherein the second face is recessed toward the light condensing portion to form a chamber; anda fluorescent member filled in the chamber, wherein the fluorescent member is exposed.2. The flip-chip fluorescent lens for a lighting module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fluorescent member is made of a mixture of a transparent colloid and fluorescent powder.3. The flip-chip fluorescent lens for a lighting module as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the fluorescent power is red fluorescent powder of CaAlSiN:Eu claim 2 , and wherein the fluorescent member includes 0.1 wt % to 90 wt % of red fluorescent powder.4. The flip-chip fluorescent lens for a lighting module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chamber includes an inner face claim 1 , and wherein the inner face is recessed toward the light condensing portion to form a concave spherical surface.5. The flip-chip ...

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Номер записи: 76
22-01-2015 дата публикации

Air cooled horticulture lighting fixture for a double ended high pressure sodium lamp

Номер: US20150023022A1
Автор: Stanley John
Принадлежит: IP HOLDINGS, LLC

An air cooled double ended high pressure sodium lamp fixture for growing plants in confined indoor spaces. The fixture seals the lamp and heat generated by the same to a reflector interior. Flow disruptors create turbulence in a cooling chamber thereby enhancing thermal transfer into a cooling air stream that flows over and around the reflector's exterior side thereby convectively cooling the lamp using the reflector as a heat sink. The lamp is effectively maintained at operational temperatures and the fixture housing is insulated from the hotter reflector by a gap of moving cooling air, allowing use of the double ended HPS lamp in confined indoor growing spaces. 11. An air cooled double ended high pressure sodium (HPS) lamp fixture for growing plants in confined indoor growing spaces , comprising:{'b': 200', '205', '210', '235', '245', '220, 'a housing having an open bottom circumscribed by a housing edge , a first duct being substantially aligned to a second duct , and a housing interior ;'}{'b': 100', '220', '100', '105', '105', '101', '102', '104', '106', '103', '103', '210', '300', '102', '220', '300', '235', '245, 'a reflector captured within the housing interior , the reflector having a first aperture A located in opposition to a second aperture B, a reflector interior side , a reflector exterior side , a reflector top , and an open bottom circumscribed by a reflector lip , the reflector lip located adjacent to the housing edge defining at least one cooling chamber in the space between the reflector exterior side and the housing interior , the cooling chamber being in air communication with the first duct and the second duct ;'}{'b': 230', '105', '230', '105', '230', '230', '2', '101, 'a first socket A disposed to sealingly fill the first aperture A, a second socket B disposed to sealingly fill the second aperture B, the first socket A and second socket B constructed and arranged to cooperatively receive the ends of the double ended HPS lamp as located within ...

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Номер записи: 77
10-02-2022 дата публикации

A method for treating a plant material

Номер: US20220039324A1
Автор: DEMIR WESTMAN Eda, DYMEK-KRAKOWIAK Katarzyna Maria, HELLSTRÖM Maria
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The present invention describes a method for treating a plant material, said method comprising the following steps: —exposing the plant material to vacuum impregnation in an aqueous solution; —applying a pulsed electrical field (PEF) treatment to the plant material in the aqueous solution before, simultaneously as or after exposing the plant material to vacuum impregnation in an aqueous solution; —applying a drying step to the PEF treated plant material for removing water/moisture from surfaces of the plant material before packing the treated plant material; said method also comprising an active step for preventing microbial contamination of the aqueous solution. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for treating a plant material , said method comprising the following steps:exposing the plant material to vacuum impregnation in an aqueous solution;said method also comprising an active step for preventing microbial contamination of the aqueous solution.22. The method according to claim 21 , wherein the vacuum impregnation is performed at a minimum pressure of 100 mbar.23. The method according to claim 21 , wherein the method also involves applying a drying step for removing water/moisture from surfaces of the plant material before packing the treated plant material.24. The method according to claim 21 , wherein the method involves applying a pulsed electrical field (PEF) treatment to the plant material in the aqueous solution before claim 21 , simultaneously as or after exposing the plant material to vacuum impregnation in an aqueous solution.25. The method according to claim 21 , wherein the active step for preventing microbial contamination involves adding one or more antimicrobial agents to the aqueous solution.26. The method according to claim 21 , wherein the active step for preventing microbial contamination involves an active treatment of the aqueous solution.27. The method according to claim 26 , wherein the active treatment is a UV treatment.28. The method according ...

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Номер записи: 78
10-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HORTICULTURAL LIGHTING AND ASSOCIATED OPTIC SYSTEMS

Номер: US20220039325A1
Автор: Adams Stephen P., Heiner Johnathan J., PERKINS BRENT R.
Принадлежит: Illum Horticulture LLC

A method and apparatus for a horticultural light that projects either a substantially uniform target illuminance onto a flat surface or an increasing target illuminance onto a flat surface. The horticultural light uses a refractor to receive the raw light distribution from one or more LEDs and then distributes an optically varied distribution having a minimized intensity at centerbeam with an increasing beam intensity as the beam width increases. The horticultural light utilizes both ultraviolet (UV) LEDs and non-UV LEDs arranged as an array to produce the optically varied distribution. A lens array is disposed in relation to the LED array and is comprised of UV compatible lenses and non-UV compatible lenses. A device may be disposed in relation to the UV compatible lenses to disallow incidence of UV radiation onto non-UV compatible lenses. 1. A light fixture , comprising:means for producing a UV light distribution;means for producing a non-UV light distribution; andmeans for modifying the UV and the non-UV light distributions into a combined light distribution having a beam width, wherein the combined light distribution has a minimum intensity at a beam angle substantially equal to the optical axis of the combined light distribution and a maximum intensity at a beam angle substantially equal to the beam width.2. The light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the means for modifying produces the combined light distribution with a substantially uniform target illuminance across the beam width.3. The light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the means for modifying produces the combined light distribution with a target illuminance that increases as a beam angle of the combined light distribution increases across the beam width.4. The light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the means for producing the non-UV light distribution includes means for arranging a plurality of UV compatible lenses into an array.5. The light fixture of claim 4 , wherein the means for producing a UV light ...

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Номер записи: 79
10-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING BOX FOR CULTIVATING PLANTS, CULTIVATION BOX, AND DEVICE EMPLOYING METHOD

Номер: US20220039326A1
Автор: LI CHIA-EN, LU PO-HUI
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A method of controlling a box for cultivating plants, to adapt the box environment to the current state of growth of the plant being cultivated. The brightness and wavelengths of the lighting, and other relevant conditions of the box, are controlled according to multiple sets of parameters for growth of such plants, at multiple stages. Images of the plant and information as to the actual illumination in the box are obtained from time to time. The method further analyzes a degree of change and thus growth of the plant based on the images. The method also supplies backup systems for the lighting and other types of service to the plant, to be activated when real-time calculations, based on the growth history of each plant and its current state, indicate accordingly parameter plant selected from the multiple sets of parameters. A plant cultivation system is also disclosed. 1. A control method applicable in a plant cultivation box comprising a box body and a light source , the box body comprising a cultivation space configured for cultivating a type of plants , and the light source is arranged inside the box body , the control method comprising:controlling a lighting state of the light source according to a first parameter selected from multiple sets of parameters, wherein multiple growth stages are defined according to the type of plants, the first parameter corresponds to a growth condition required by the type of plants in a current growth stage;obtaining an image of a plant in the box body and illumination information in the cultivation space of the box body, wherein the illumination information comprises an intensity of illumination and wavelengths of light;analyzing a degree of change of the plant based on the obtained image and determining whether the degree of change of the plant within a first predetermined time meets a predetermined rule;determining that the plant is in a next growth stage and selecting a second parameter matching the next growth stage of the ...

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Номер записи: 80
24-01-2019 дата публикации

IRRADIANCE-CONTROLLED FIXTURE FOR HORTICULTURAL APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20190021233A1
Автор: Hamby David, Pereyra Rodrigo, Sarkisian Alan, Selverian John, Speer Richard
Принадлежит: OSRAM SYLVANIA INC.

Various implementations disclosed herein includes a method for operating lighting fixtures in horticultural applications. The method may include receiving a user input of a desired irradiance for a first color channel of one or more lighting fixtures that irradiates a plant bed, in which each of the one or more lighting fixtures comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) array, determining, for each of the one or more lighting fixtures, a PWM setting of the first color channel such that each of the one or more lighting fixtures irradiate the plant bed at the desired irradiance based on calibration data stored in each of the one or more lighting fixtures, and applying, to each of the one or more lighting fixtures, the determined PWM setting of the first color channel. 1. A method for operating lighting fixtures in horticultural applications , the method comprising:receiving a user input of a desired irradiance for a first color channel of one or more lighting fixtures that irradiates a plant bed, wherein each of the one or more lighting fixtures comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED) array;determining, for each of the one or more lighting fixtures, a pulse width modulation (PWM) setting of the first color channel such that each of the one or more lighting fixtures irradiate the plant bed at the desired irradiance based on calibration data stored in each of the one or more lighting fixtures; andapplying, to each of the one or more lighting fixtures, the determined PWM setting of the first color channel.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more lighting fixtures supports a plurality of color channels including the first color channel.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user input of the desired irradiance is in units of micromoles per square meter per second.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the calibration data comprises:a total light output of each of the at least one LED array measured in an integrating sphere; andan irradiance map of ...

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Номер записи: 81
17-04-2014 дата публикации

DBS and heart electrical stimulation and measurements with multiple electrodes

Номер: US20140107451A1
Автор: Lee Chong Il, Monteiro Sergio Lara Pereira
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A picafina device for electrical stimulation and electrical measurements of neural and muscular cells, which is capable of electrical measurements of cells in the neighborhood of the picafina device and also of electrical stimulation at different voltages and current levels. 1. An electric stimulating and measuring system comprising:a multi-channel electrode array including at least two electrodes;an electronic circuit configured to provide a unique binary address characteristic of each electrode part of the electrode array, configured to uniquely identify each electrode;a multi-wire bi-directional electric bus including at least two wires;an electronic circuit configured to provide a unique binary address characteristic of each wire part of the bi-directional bus, configured to uniquely identify each wire;a controlling electronics configured to selecting at least one electrode of the electrode array to become operational;according to the binary address of the electrodes, and to selecting, according to the binary address of the wires, at least one of the bi-directional wires from the multi-wire electric bus to be connected to the selected electrodes;wherein the binary address numbers selected by the controlling electronics are configured to cause completing the electrical connection between the electrodes selected according to their binary address numbers and the bi-directional wires configured to convey bi-directional electric currents, selected according to their binary address numbers.2. The electric stimulating system according to further comprising:a parallel-to-serial converter configured to convert parallel format binary address numbers into a serial format binary address numbers, wherein the parallel-to-serial converter is at a first location;a serial-to-parallel converter configured to convert serial format binary address numbers into a parallel format binary address numbers, wherein the serial-to-parallel converter is at a second location;at least one wire ...

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Номер записи: 82
28-01-2016 дата публикации

CIRCULARLY POLARIZED LIGHT ILLUMINATION DEVICE

Номер: US20160025303A1
Автор: Ichihashi Mitsuyoshi, USAMI Yoshihisa
Принадлежит: FUJIFILM Corporation

The present invention provides an illumination device which selectively radiates either one of right-circularly polarized light and left-circularly polarized light, comprising a reflective polarizing plate a light source, and a reflective polarizing plate in this order, and further comprising a retardation plate, wherein the reflective polarizing plate the light source, and the reflective polarizing plate are disposed such that polarized light reflected by the reflective polarizing plate passes through the reflective polarizing plate and polarized light reflected by the reflective polarizing plate passes through the reflective polarizing plate and phase difference and disposition of the retardation plate are adjusted such that the above either one of the circularly polarized lights is radiated toward both of a direction of the reflective polarizing plate and a direction of the reflective polarizing plate based on the light source. The illumination device of the present invention radiates either one of right-circularly polarized light and left-circularly polarized light with good energy efficiency. 11212122112. An illumination device which selectively radiates either one of right-circularly polarized light and left-circularly polarized light , comprising a reflective polarizing plate , a light source , and a reflective polarizing plate in this order , and further comprising a retardation plate , wherein the reflective polarizing plate , the light source , and the reflective polarizing plate are disposed such that polarized light reflected by the reflective polarizing plate passes through the reflective polarizing plate and polarized light reflected by the reflective polarizing plate passes through the reflective polarizing plate , and phase difference and disposition of the retardation plate are adjusted such that the either one of the circularly polarized lights is radiated toward both of a direction of the reflective polarizing plate and a direction of the ...

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Номер записи: 83
28-01-2016 дата публикации

PLANT LIGHTING DEVICE

Номер: US20160025314A1
Автор: CHOW Albert
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A plant lighting device, constructed at an indoor planting system, includes an illumination module and a power module. The illumination module includes an assembly seat, and an illumination unit including a plurality of light emitting elements that emit light toward at least one plant when powered up. The power module, mounted on the assembly seat, includes a power input line, a ring transformer module connected to the power input line and receiving an external power to perform power transformation, and a power output line connected to the ring transformer module and the illumination unit. The ring transformer module includes a ring core, a primary coil winding around the ring core and connected to the power input line, and a secondary coil winding around the ring core and forming magnetic coupling with the primary coil to output a non-harmonic alternating current power to the power output line. 1. A plant lighting device , constructed at an indoor planting system planted with a plurality of plants , comprising:an illumination module, comprising an assembly seat, and an illumination unit comprising a plurality of light emitting elements that emit light toward at least one of the plurality of plants when powered up; anda power module, mounted on the assembly seat, comprising a power input line connected to an external power source to obtain an external power, a ring transformer module connected to the power input line and receiving the external power to perform power transformation, and a power output line connected to the ring transformer module and the illumination unit; the ring transformer module comprising a ring core, a primary coil winding around the ring core and connected to the power input line to receive the external power, and a secondary coil winding around the ring core and forming magnetic coupling with the primary coil to output a non-harmonic alternating current power to the power output line.2. The plant lighting device of claim 1 , wherein the ring ...

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Номер записи: 84
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Fixtureless Lamp

Номер: US20200022313A1
Автор: Buelow Roger
Принадлежит: Just Greens LLC

The present disclosure provides advantageous lighting systems that can be installed on parallel rows of horizontal supports. The lighting systems can be configured to have a single electrical feedthrough on one end of the lamp that can also act as a mating feature between the lamp and supports. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved lighting systems that are fixtureless, waterproof, customizable, and easy to install/remove. 1. An elongated LED lighting unit for substantially parallel rows of first and second support brackets connecting vertical upright supports and comprising:an elongated transparent housing with a first endcap and a second endcap; the first endcap, second endcap, and elongated transparent housing enclose a plurality of solid state lighting devices fixed to an elongated heat sink, wherein the elongated heat sink (i) extends beyond a first end of the transparent housing, (ii) extends past an internal sealing surface in the first endcap, (iii) contacts an internal surface in the first endcap, (iv) extends beyond a second end of the transparent housing, (v) extends past a sealing surface in the second endcap, and (vi) contacts an internal surface in the second endcap;the first end cap comprises an external mating feature and an external cooperative surface being adapted to contact a corresponding mating feature of the first support bracket and a surface of the first support bracket, the first endcap has an internal surface that overlaps a portion of the first end of the transparent housing; andthe second endcap comprises an electrical feedthrough and an external cooperative surface being adapted to contact a corresponding mating feature on the second support bracket and a surface of the second support bracket, the second endcap has an internal surface that overlaps a portion of the second end of the transparent housing.2. The elongated LED lighting unit of where the electrical feedthrough on the second endcap is a mating feature.3. ...

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Номер записи: 85
23-01-2020 дата публикации

HYDROPONICS APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20200022324A1
Автор: JENNINGS James Robert
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A hydroponics apparatus for growing feed for livestock includes a plurality of elongate trays for receiving seeds, an environmental control arrangement for controlling in operation a temperature and humidity of the plurality of elongate trays, and a nutrient solution supply arrangement for providing a nutrient solution to the seeds on the plurality of trays, wherein 128-. (canceled)30. The hydroponics apparatus of claim 29 , wherein the plurality of trays is disposed in operation so that the elongate axis of each tray is at a tilted angle in operation with respect to a horizontal plane claim 29 , wherein the tilted angle is of a magnitude for allowing run-off of the nutrient solution and avoidance of ponding of the nutrient solution along the plurality of elongate trays.31. The hydroponics apparatus of claim 29 , wherein the gaseous ozone fumigation arrangement is operable to:expose the plurality of trays to a concentration of ozone in a range of 10 p.p.m.v. to 50 p.p.m.v. for a period in a range of 1 minute to 60 minutes, more optionally at an ozone concentration of substantially 30 p.p.m.v. for 30 minutes; andmaintain the plurality of trays at a temperature above 22° C.32. The hydroponics apparatus of claim 29 , wherein the hydroponics apparatus is configured to create a light-excluded environment for the seeds to germinate to develop roots and shoots claim 29 , wherein the hydroponics apparatus includes a controllable lighting arrangement for selectively illuminating sub-portions of the seeds on the trays for providing differentiated growth of the seeds along the plurality of trays.33. The hydroponics apparatus of claim 29 , wherein the plurality of trays is mounted upon a moveable carousel for allowing for automated loading of seeds onto the plurality of trays and automated off-loading of their germinated seeds claim 29 , and their roots and shoots claim 29 , onto a carrier for removal from the apparatus for feeding to livestock.34. The hydroponics apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 86
29-01-2015 дата публикации

PRODUCE PRODUCTION SYSTEM AND PROCESS

Номер: US20150027048A1
Автор: FOK Philip E., Stutzman Ken
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A process and system for growing produce decouples farming from the unpredictability of the external environment by moving the farm into a highly-controlled enclosed environment in which all variables are optimized to grow produce of exceptional quality in a consistent, predictable manner, while minimizing or eliminating deleterious environmental impacts. A filtered, positive-pressure environment greatly reduces particulate contamination and pest infiltration from the outside. Seedlings are planted in containers of an organic soil mix engineered to deliver optimal amounts of water, nutrients, fiber and organic matter. The containers advance along a production line, in the process being given controlled exposure to light of predetermined intensity and wavelength, optimized to produce a desired growth pattern. Water is given at regular intervals in amounts calculated to produce optimal growth without waste. Nearly all inputs to the process are fully recyclable or are completely consumed; thus little or no waste is produced. 1. A process for growing produce , the process comprising:in a production facility equipped with at least one production lane, producing non-compartmentalized growing trays of plants growing in a soil blend engineered to have absorptive characteristics that provide a predetermined soil moisture level and a watering cycle of predetermined length, the soil blend also engineered to have nutritional characteristics that provide a plant growth cycle of predetermined length;advancing individual growing trays of growing plants along the production lane toward a watering station on a gravity-fed growing rack;as the growing trays advance along the production lane, illuminating the growing plants with light at frequency, intensity and duration selected to produce desired plant characteristics within a predetermined growing cycle;as the growing trays reach watering stations along the production lane, adding water in amounts calculated to maintain the ...

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Номер записи: 87
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Color shifting illuminator

Номер: US20190025495A1
Автор: Martin F. Schubert, Michael J. Grundmann, Mitchell Heinrich, William R. Regan
Принадлежит: X Development LLC

A color shifting illuminator includes a first luminescent material that absorbs first incident photons having an energy greater than or equal to a first threshold energy, and emits first photons with less energy than the first incident photons. The color shifting illuminator also includes a second luminescent material that absorbs second incident photons having an energy greater than or equal to a second threshold energy, and emits second photons with less energy than the second incident photons and less energy than the first photons. The first luminescent material and the second luminescent material are included in a waveguide, and the waveguide exhibits total internal reflection for the first photons and the second photons satisfying conditions for total internal reflection. An extraction region is coupled to the waveguide to emit the first photons and the second photons.

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Номер записи: 88
02-02-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR GROWING SEEDLINGS, AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING GRAFTED SEEDLINGS PROVIDED WITH DEVICE FOR GROWING SEEDLINGS

Номер: US20170027108A1
Автор: HANAMURA Takeshi
Принадлежит: MECHATECH Limited Company

A grafted seedling producing apparatus includes a seeding apparatus , a seedling raising apparatus having a carriage and a chamber , a grafting apparatus , and a plurality of nursery apparatuses . The seeding apparatus creates seed-containing cultivation mediums each made up of a cultivated plant seed and a soil contained in a pot, arranges the mediums on a tray, and loads the tray into the carriage . The carriage is housed in the chamber . The seedling raising apparatus germinates the seeds and grows seedlings generated by the germination while applying light from LEDs. Since a worker does not have to enter the chamber , the seedling raising apparatus becomes compact. The grafting apparatus grafts a stock and a scion created by the seedling raising apparatus to form a grafted seedling. The nursery apparatus nurses the grafted seedling. 1. A seedling growing apparatus growing a seedling or a grafted seedling of a cultivated plant comprising:a carriage; anda carriage housing chamber housing the carriage,wherein the carriage has a plurality of retaining members arranged vertically away from each other and each retaining a pot or a tray containing a seedling or a seed of a cultivated plant or a grafted seedling of a cultivated plant along with a cultivation medium thereof,wherein the carriage housing chamber has a plurality of supporting members arranged vertically away from each other and each disposed with a light-emitting diode,wherein each of the retaining members is disposed at a position between the two adjacent supporting members in a vertical direction, andwherein the retaining members and the supporting members are configured such that when the carriage is housed in the carriage housing chamber, the retaining members and the supporting members are alternately positioned one by one in a vertical direction.2. The seedling growing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the carriage housing chamber is provided with a controller periodically alternately switching ...

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Номер записи: 89
02-02-2017 дата публикации

Grow light matrix system

Номер: US20170027109A1
Автор: Douglas H. Powell
Принадлежит: Individual

A lighting system for stimulating plant growth. The system includes two or more plants in a grow area. The system also includes an array of light fixtures. The light fixtures in the array of light fixtures are positioned vertically such that at least a portion of each of the light fixtures is at or below the top of the two or more plants. The light fixtures in the array of light fixtures are also located such that each plant is exposed to the light from at least two of the light fixtures. The light fixtures in the array of light fixtures are further arranged in a flanking pattern around each plant. At least one of the light fixtures is positioned between at least two of the two or more plants.

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Номер записи: 90
02-02-2017 дата публикации

CULTIVATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170027110A1
Автор: FUKUDA Hirokazu, HIRAI Tatsuya, Ito Go, MORIYUKI Shogo, Ohara Hitoshi, Okazaki Yu, Tsutsumi Kazuhiro
Принадлежит: TSUBAKIMOTO CHAIN CO.

Provided is a cultivation system comprising: a cultivation container capable of accommodating a plurality of plants and a cultivation medium for growing the plant, and provided with a recording medium for recording identification information that is used for identifying each of the plurality of plant; a cultivation shelf provided with plural stages of shelf boards on which the cultivation container is placed; light sources projecting light individually onto upper faces of the shelf boards; a conveyance machine conveying the cultivation container between the plurality of shelf boards. The cultivation system is additionally provided with: an inspection part which has an accommodation part accommodating the cultivation container, and inspects individually the plurality of plants contained in the cultivation container accommodated in the accommodation part; and a recording processing part recording an inspection result each of plant obtained by the inspection part, into the recording medium. 17-. (canceled)8. A cultivation system comprising:a cultivation container capable of accommodating a plurality of plants and a cultivation medium used for growing the plant, and provided with a recording part recording identification information individually identifying the plurality of plants accommodated, into a recording medium provided to record the identification information;a cultivation shelf provided with plural stages of shelf boards on which the cultivation container is placed;a light source projecting greening light individually onto upper faces of the shelf boards;a conveying machine conveying the cultivation container between the plurality of shelf boards;an inspection part including an accommodation part accommodating the cultivation container and inspecting individually the plurality of plants contained in the cultivation container accommodated in the accommodation part; anda recording processing part recording an inspection result of each plant obtained by the ...

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Номер записи: 91
04-02-2016 дата публикации

PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PLANT GROWTH

Номер: US20160029574A1
Автор: FENG Xiaohua, He Lin, Liu Fei
Принадлежит: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.

The present disclosure provides a plant growth system and a method for controlling plant growth. The plant growth system includes a cabinet within which partitions are provided so as to divide an interior of the cabinet into a plurality of plant growth compartments, wherein at least one side wall of the cabinet is provided with a touchable; transparent display panel capable of being switched to black screen display. 1. A plant growth system , comprising a cabinet within which partitions are provided so as to divide an interior of the cabinet into a plurality of plant growth compartments , wherein at least one side wall of the cabinet is provided with a touchable , transparent display panel capable of being switched to black screen display.2. The plant growth system according to claim 1 , wherein apart from the side wall provided with the transparent display panel claim 1 , other walls of the cabinet are made of light-adjustable glass.3. The plant growth system according to claim 1 , wherein a tray for carrying a plant claim 1 , a plant growth environment controlling unit claim 1 , and a lighting unit serving as a light source for transparent display and configured to control the plant growth in the tray are provided in each plant growth compartment.4. The plant growth system according to claim 3 , wherein the lighting unit is a white-light LED unit or an OLED unit.5. The plant growth system according to claim 3 , wherein the lighting unit is provided at a top or a side wall of the plant growth compartment.6. The plant growth system according to claim 3 , wherein a net bag structure for defining a position of the plant is provided in the tray.7. The plant growth system according to claim 3 , wherein an image acquiring unit for acquiring plant growth information is provided in each plant growth compartment.8. The plant growth system according to claim 3 , wherein the plant growth environment controlling unit comprises:a collecting unit configured to collect ...

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Номер записи: 92
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Aeroponic Commercial Plant Cultivation System Utilizing a Grow Enclosure

Номер: US20160029578A1
Автор: Evans Ronald R., MARTIN David W.
Принадлежит: INDOOR FARMS OF AMERICA, LLC

A commercial plant cultivation system generates a controlled environment in which plants can be grown. A grow enclosure generate a controlled environment and can be either a mobile or fixed structure. A plurality of growing panels and a plurality of lighting fixtures are slidably mounted on a grow system support structure positioned within the grow enclosure. The plurality of growing panels can be positioned in either a vertical or horizontal configuration depending on the type of plants being grown. A nutrient delivery system is in fluid communication with the plurality of growing panels to deliver a nutrient solution to the plants. The nutrient solution is dispersed to the roots of the plants through a plurality of supply tubes positioned within each of the plurality of growing panels. Excess nutrient solution is collected and passed through a rock box in order to replenish nutrients and minerals. 1. A commercial plant cultivation system comprises:a grow enclosure;a nutrient delivery system;the nutrient delivery system comprises a nutrient solution reservoir, a nutrient solution supply piping, a nutrient solution collection and return piping, and a rock box;the nutrient delivery system, a plurality of lighting fixtures, a plurality of growing panels, and a grow system support structure being positioned within the grow enclosure;the plurality of growing panels and the plurality of lighting fixtures being suspended by the grow system support structure;each of the plurality of lighting fixtures being positioned adjacent to a specific growing panel from the plurality of growing panels;the nutrient solution supply piping being in fluid communication between the nutrient solution reservoir and the plurality of growing panels;the plurality of growing panels being in fluid communication between the nutrient solution supply piping and the nutrient solution collection and return piping;the nutrient solution collection and return piping being in fluid communication between ...

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Номер записи: 93
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Modular Algal Aquaculture System and Method

Номер: US20160029579A1
Автор: CARSCALLEN W. Mather A., CARSCALLEN William E., KOZELA Christopher P., UNDERWOOD Charlotte
Принадлежит: Sabrtech Inc.

The present invention provides an improved modular algal aquaculture system and method including a modular algal aquaculture component having a cultivation surface having a first end and a second end, a supply header located adjacent to one of the first end and the second end, a return header located adjacent to the other of the first end and the second end, a reservoir, the reservoir in fluid communication with the supply header and the return header, a pump, the pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and at least one of the supply header and the return header. 1. A modular algal aquaculture component comprising:a cultivation surface having a first end and a second end;a supply header located adjacent to one of the first end and the second end;a return header located adjacent to the other of the first end and the second end;a reservoir, the reservoir in fluid communication with the supply header and the return header; anda pump, the pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and at least one of the supply header and the return header.2. The modular algal aquaculture component of wherein the cultivation surface is inclined from the horizontal such that water supplied from the supply header flows to the return header under gravity.3. The modular algal aquaculture component of wherein the inclination of the cultivation surface is adjustable such that the cultivation surface can be adjusted between 0° and 90° from horizontal.4. The modular algal aquaculture component of wherein the cultivation surface further comprises an adherence film claim 1 , the adherence film removably secured to the cultivation surface.5. The modular algal aquaculture component of further comprising a lighting system located adjacent the cultivation surface.6. The modular algal aquaculture component of further comprising a sterilization unit in fluid communication with at least one of the supply header claim 1 , the return header and the reservoir.7. The modular algal aquaculture ...

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Номер записи: 94
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Growing System

Номер: US20160029582A1
Автор: Anderson Dana, Carriere Raymond L., Lagro Daniel
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A growing system and/or plant support structure may include one or more feet supporting at least one or more uprights, on which a plurality of plants and/or grow boards for growing plants may be positioned. A nutrient delivery system may be positioned between opposing uprights to provide nutrient supply to a root zone of plants, which nutrient delivery system may be positioned adjacent each opposing upright in an interior chamber of the plant support structure. A light system may be positioned between two adjacent plant support structures such that it simultaneously provides light to the exterior surface of the two plant support structures. 1. A growing system comprising: i. a foot engaged with a floor surface;', 'ii. a first board frame engaged with said foot, wherein said foot elevates said first board frame from said floor surface;', 'iii. a second board frame engaged with said foot, wherein said second board frame is opposed to said first board frame, and wherein an area between said first and second board frames constitutes an interior of said plant support structure;', 'iv. a cap engaged with a top of said first board frame and a top of said second board frame;, 'a. a plant support structure comprisingb. a nutrient delivery system engaged with said foot, wherein a portion of said nutrient delivery system is positioned within said interior of said plant support structure, and wherein said nutrient delivery system is configured to provide nutrient supply to a plant supported by said plant support structure.2. The growing system according to wherein said first board frame is further defined as comprising an upright and an upright base claim 1 , and wherein said upright base is engaged with said foot.3. The growing system according to further comprising a third board frame claim 2 , wherein said third board frame is positioned above said first board frame such that said first board frame is a bottom tier and said third board frame is a top tier.4. The growing ...

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Номер записи: 95
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Plant Framing System

Номер: US20180027749A1
Автор: Frew Brenda Marie
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A detachable decorative plant surround system with access avenues for water or lighting applications that can be continuously connected. The plant surround has a center opening from which a plant can grow through and a top surface that slopes inward and downward to the said center opening for water collection. The body of the plant surround can be constructed of any material suitable for maintaining the described structure and can be any shape or size with a translucent, grooved, smooth or textured surface and colorfully decorated. The snap together mechanism allows the plant surround to separate and snap together repeatedly around any size plant. The said snap together mechanism has receiving ports on one side of the plant surround and inserting posts on the opposite side securing the plant surround together. The access avenues on the underside of the plant surround support optional water or lighting applications and the side openings allow the water or lighting to connect to multiple plant surrounds. The plant surround can be used indoors or outdoors in a garden/landscape or a pot/planter. 1. A multipurpose detachable plant surround system comprising:a decorative two piece body having top and underside surfaces and a means of detaching using a snap together mechanism allowing the apparatus to surround any size plant with a center opening for a plant to grow through; underside access avenues for lighting and water applications and side access openings for continuous connection of lighting or water applications between multiple plant surrounds.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said decorative two piece body's top surface is slopped inward and downward directing water to the said center opening.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said decorative two piece body can be constructed of any material suitable of supporting the described structure or the apparatus.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said decorative two piece body possesses a separation wall means ...

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Номер записи: 96
23-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A LOW PROFILE LIGHT FIXTURE

Номер: US20200028041A1
Автор: Adams Stephen P., Heiner Johnathan J.
Принадлежит: Illum Horticulture LLC

A method and apparatus for a horticultural light for use in a horticultural facility is provided to minimize a dimension (e.g., height dimension) of the horticultural light. A sheet lens is adhered directly onto the printed circuit board and optionally the underlying metallic backing plate so as to environmentally seal the horticultural light. The sheet lens is comprised of polycarbonate and is pneumatically and/or thermally manipulated to include dome portions that are disposed in proximity to the respective one or more LEDs. Light generated by the LED is incident onto the inner surface of the respective dome portion at right angles through the entire beam angle. Accordingly, substantially none of the light is reflected back into the dome, but is rather propagated to an exterior of the light. 1. A light fixture , comprising:a printed circuit board;an array of LEDs coupled to the printed circuit board, wherein each LED of the array of LEDs is configured to produce a first light distribution; anda sheet lens including a plurality of dome portions, each dome portion having an interior surface disposed in proximity to a respective LED of the array of LEDs, wherein a distance between any point along the interior surface of the dome portion and each respective LED is substantially constant.2. The light fixture of claim 1 , wherein the sheet lens is sealed to an outer periphery of the printed circuit board along a first surface of the printed circuit board to protect the array of LEDs from contaminants.3. The light fixture of claim 1 , further including a metallic backing layer coupled to a second surface of the printed circuit board.4. The light fixture of claim 3 , wherein the sheet lens is sealed to an outer periphery of the printed circuit board along first and third surfaces of the printed circuit board and sealed to an outer periphery of the metallic backing layer along a first surface of the metallic backing layer to protect the array of LEDs from contaminants.5. ...

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Номер записи: 97
17-02-2022 дата публикации

VERTICAL FARMING LAYER STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR VERTICAL FARMING USING THE SAME

Номер: US20220046864A1
Автор: BRAULT David, BRAULT Martin, Dube Eric, FAUCHER Samuel
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A vertical farming layer structure comprising: an underlying support for supporting a plurality of farmed plants; a light-reflective upper surface positioned above and facing the underlying support, the light-reflective upper surface being adapted to reflect light by diffuse reflection; and a plurality of light-emitting devices positioned between the underlying support and the light-reflective upper surface, each light-emitting device being positioned to emit light along a respective optical axis oriented towards the light-reflective upper surface such that light emitted from the light-emitting device is at least partially diffusely reflected off of the light-reflective upper surface to reach the plants supported on the underlying support. 1. A vertical farming layer structure provided as a single structure , the vertical farming layer structure comprising:an underlying support for supporting a plurality of farmed plants;a light-reflective upper surface positioned above and vertically aligned with the underlying support, the light-reflective upper surface being adapted to reflect light by diffuse reflection; anda plurality of light emitting devices positioned between the underlying support and the light-reflective upper surface, each light-emitting device being positioned to emit light along a respective optical axis oriented towards the light-reflective upper surface such that light emitted from the light-emitting device is at least partially diffusely reflected off of the light-reflective upper surface to reach the plants supported on the underlying support.2. The vertical farming layer structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the light-reflective upper surface is adapted to diffuse more than 80% of the light directed towards the light-reflective upper surface for light in at least a portion of a range of wavelengths comprised between 400 nm and 1400 nm.3. The vertical farming layer structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the light-reflective upper surface is ...

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Номер записи: 98
17-02-2022 дата публикации

plant factory

Номер: US20220046866A1
Автор: Lei Yiyang
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A plant factory includes a culture room, a lighting assembly, a COconcentration generation controlling module, an air conditioning module, a nutrient supplying module and a controlling module. The plant factory controls the lighting assembly to meet the lighting requirement of the different types of plants at each growth stage and the different types of plants at each growth stage are in the optimal growth state and grow in a predetermined manner of meeting the corresponding growth schemes. The plant factory improves planting efficiency and realizes lean production to achieve the zero inventory target meeting plant production characteristics. 1. A plant factory , comprising:a culture room, divided into multiple planting areas according to various types of plants;a lighting assembly, used to provide variable lighting conditions to said plant factory;a CO2 concentration generation controlling module, used to control CO2 concentration in said plant factory;an air conditioning module, used for controlling of a temperature and a humidity in said plant factory;a nutrient supplying module, used for providing nourishment to said plant factory; and,a controlling module, which is connected respectively with and controls hereof said lighting assembly, said CO2 concentration generation control module, said air conditioning module and said nutrient supplying module to provide controlled said illumination, said CO2 concentration, said temperature, said humidity, and said nourishment according to said types of plants planted in each of said planting areas in said plant factory; said lighting assembly, said CO2 concentration generation control module, said air conditioning module, said nutrient supplying module and said controlling module are arranged in each of said planting areas in said culture room;wherein, said culture room is a closed-sterile-dark chamber; said lighting assembly can provide with light at different wavelengths and real-time monitor light intensity; said ...

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Номер записи: 99
17-02-2022 дата публикации

HYDROPONIC SYSTEM WITH VERTICALLY ORIENTED PLANT BEDS

Номер: US20220046875A1
Автор: Clemmer Robert Bryce, Haberlach Zachary
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A tower assembly for use with an overhead conveyor of a hydroponic vertical farm system. The tower assembly includes a tower frame, a face plate, and a connector. The tower frame has a top portion opposite a bottom portion. The face plate is configured to be removably attached to the tower frame. When the face plate is attached to the tower frame, the face plate is configured to support at least one plant as the at least one plant grows. The connector is attached to the top portion of the tower frame. The connector is configured to be removably attached to the overhead conveyor. 1. A tower assembly for use with an overhead conveyor , the tower assembly comprising:a tower frame having a top portion opposite a bottom portion;a face plate configured to be removably attached to the tower frame, the face plate being configured to support at least one plant as the at least one plant grows when the face plate is attached to the tower frame; anda connector attached to the top portion of the tower frame, the connector being configured to be removably attached to the overhead conveyor.2. The tower assembly of claim 1 , wherein the tower frame comprises first and second channels that are spaced apart from and aligned with one another claim 1 ,the face plate comprises a first edge portion opposite a second edge portion, andthe face plate is removably attached to the tower frame by sliding the first and second edge portions into the first and second channels.3. The tower assembly of claim 2 , wherein the tower frame comprises a through-hole in communication with the first channel claim 2 , and the tower assembly further comprises:a pin received inside the through-hole and extending into the first channel, the pin preventing the face plate from sliding downwardly with respect to the tower frame.4. The tower assembly of claim 2 , wherein the face plate is a first face plate claim 2 , the at least one plant is at least one first plant claim 2 , the tower frame comprises a front ...

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Номер записи: 100