| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 047062000 |
Aeroponics
| 51 |
| 047062000 |
Nutrient solution
| 18 |
| 047062000 |
Channel
| 13 |
| 047062000 |
Ebb and Flow systems | 4 |
| 20080229661 | Hydroponic plant nutrient circulation/distribution system - A hydroponic liquid nutrient circulation system which includes a plurality of liquid reservoirs, each with a sidewall opening that receives the shank of a split tee device that has separate liquid inlet and outlet passages for flow of liquids into, and out of, the internal space of the reservoirs. The system may include a controller reservoir connected to one or more of these liquid reservoirs. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080276534 | Devices and methods for growing plants by measuring liquid consumption - This invention provides adaptive growth technology, hydroponic and aeroponic gardens with adaptive growth technology, and methods for growing a plant or germinating a seed in with adaptive growth technology. An apparatus of this invention includes a vessel, a growing surface, a light source, a liquid measurement device, a controller in communication with the measurement device and a time that calculate the rate of consumption of the liquid in the vessel by seeds or plants and that adjust the liquid delivery rate, the liquid quality, the nutrient delivery rate, the nutrient quality, the photoradiation delivery rate, and/or the photoradiation quality based on the calculated rate of liquid usage. In an embodiment, the steps are performed automatically without human intervention. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090007486 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a system for growing plants hydroponically on a vertical wall. The system can be used to grow many different species of plants concurrently. The system comprises a specially designed wall together with an integrated and customizable automatic irrigation system for providing nutrients and water, with metered absorption of the nutrients and water by the plants and regulation of excess nutrients and water. The wall may be equipped with an automatic release system which releases the nutrients into the wail's absorbent covering. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090038221 | OUTDOOR GARDEN APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - An outdoor garden apparatus may include a container for containing a plant growing medium therein and having an open top exposed to rainfall, a reservoir filled with nutrient enriched water, and a pump connected in fluid communication between the reservoir and the container. The outdoor garden apparatus may also include a rainfall sensor for detecting rainfall associated with the container, and a controller. The controller may cooperate with the pump for selectively flooding the nutrient enriched water into the container from the reservoir and thereafter draining the nutrient enriched water from the container back into the reservoir. The controller may selectively flood the nutrient enriched water based upon the rainfall sensor. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090064577 | Circulating growing apparatus for breeding and cultivating together - A circulating growing apparatus includes several circulating mechanisms, and cultivation troughs for cultivating plants; the circulating mechanisms are arranged in a breeding pool used to breed fishes/domestic birds, near to peripheries of the breeding pool, and will revolve 360° when they are powered; the circulating mechanisms each include several revolving support members spreading in the breeding pool; the cultivation troughs are each pivoted at two ends thereof to two adjacent ones of the revolving support members such that the cultivation troughs will come into contact with water in the breeding pool in order for the plants planted thereon to be nourished with nutrients in the water when the circulating mechanisms are revolving. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090107043 | Replaceable liners for hydroponic and non-hydroponic plant growth systems - The present invention discloses replaceable liners for maintaining clean conditions for use in artificial plant cultivation systems, through inexpensive and quickly installable tray and or reservoir disposable/recyclable liners. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090126268 | Multifold Oxygen Measurement Device - The invention relates to a plant cultivating environment comprising: an oxygen sensing arrangement for sensing an oxygen level in said environment. According to the invention, said oxygen sensing arrangement comprises a base plate for underlying a substrate; and a plurality of oxygen sensors each positioned on said base plate at a predetermined position for sensing a local oxygen level in said substrate. In this way, a water irrigation strategy can be based on sensed levels at a plurality of positions. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090126269 | Apparatus for growing living organisms - An apparatus for growing living organisms having at least one growing unit adapted to receive at least one living organism, a source of fluid, a conduit operably connecting the source of fluid and the growing unit in fluid supplying relation, and at least one system for supplying the requirements by which the living organism can grow in the growing unit. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090265986 | Helical Plant Growing System - A helical plant growing system for efficiently growing various types of plants. The helical plant growing system generally includes a reservoir, a support column including a passageway, wherein the support column is fluidly connected to the reservoir. A pump is fluidly connected between the reservoir and the support column. A plant bed extends outwardly from the support column opposite the reservoir, wherein the plant bed is comprised of a helical configuration. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090277088 | Expandable Hydroponic Growing System - An expandable hydroponic growing system comprising a multiple of upper bases, lower bases and bars connecting the bases in a fashion that the upper bases (and lower bases) can be conveniently pulled together or pushed farther apart. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090313894 | AIR PUMPED NUTRIENT FLUID HYDROPONIC GROWING AND AERATING SYSTEM - A hydroponic growing system utilizes a single air pump to pressurize a sealed nutrient container, where a water-based nutrient fluid is initially forced up a nutrient coupling to a hydroponic planter growing bed. After the nutrient fluid from the sealed nutrient container falls below an input of the nutrient coupling, air from the air pump continues to bubble up through the fluid coupling, thereby oxygenating both the nutrient fluid and the more highly elevated hydroponic planter growing bed. After a controlled frequency and duration of air pump activation, the air pump is deactivated, whereupon the nutrient fluid drains back to the lower elevation sealed nutrient container by gravity. A small orifice acts to depressurize the otherwise sealed nutrient container, allowing the return of the nutrient fluid. The extremely modest energy requirements of the system easily allow off-grid operation using photovoltaic cells charging rechargeable batteries that power the system. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100199555 | Urban Farm/The Urban Garden - A growing system for growing plants may include a nutrient container for containing nutrient fluid; a first plant container for growing the plants in the nutrient fluid; and at least a second plant container for growing the plants in the nutrient fluid. The first plant container and the second plant container may be connected by a communication passageway and the first plant container may include a float sensor switch to detect an overflow of the first plant container. The first plant container may include a return pump device, and the first plant container and the second plant container may include a mesh insert. The nutrient container may include a Y valve device, and the nutrient container may include a reservoir pump device. The nutrient container may include a first timer device for delivering the nutrient fluid to the first plant container, and the nutrient container may include a second timer device for returning the nutrient fluid. The nutrient container may be connected to the first plant container by a fill and return passageway, and the nutrient container may include a float valve device. The nutrient container may include an anti-siphon valve and an anti-siphon failsafe check valve. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100251612 | Fluid And Nutrient Delivery System And Associated Methods - A system and method for efficiently delivering an aqueous solution to plants includes a microporous hydrophobic tubing coated with a hydrophilic polymer that has a delivery portion positionable adjacent a root system of a plant and a lumen for channeling an aqueous solution from an inlet to the delivery portion. The tubing along the delivery portion has a porosity adapted for permitting a flow of the aqueous solution therethrough when acted upon by a surfactant root exudate generated by the roots due to water stress. A pressure regulating device is upstream of the tubing's inlet, and a reservoir adapted for holding the aqueous solution therein is situated in fluid communication with an upstream end of the pressure regulating device. Additional tubing can be provided for channeling a nutrient solution to the plant roots. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110056132 | GROWING SYSTEM FOR HYDROPONICS AND/OR AEROPONICS - A growing unit includes a tub onto which may be received a lid that receives a plurality of plant cuttings. The plant cuttings are received such that the roots extend into a cavity defined by the tub. A pump unit and production manifold distributes nutrient solution as a mist into the tub cavity, thereby feeding the plant cuttings. The tub unit has an external fan module that forces air into the tub cavity. A recess in the outer surface of the tub extends underneath the tub. The recess directs air from the fan module to the base of the tub where a well receives the pump. Air circulating around the well removes heat produced by the pump from the growing unit and helps maintain a desired temperature within the unit. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110131880 | AQUAPONIC SYSTEM FOR VEGETABLE AND FISH PRODUCTION - The invention relates to an aquaponic facility with closed water circulation, including at least one aquaculture unit and at least one hydroponic unit, characterized in that the aquaculture unit has at least one water outlet which is functionally connected with the hydroponic unit by a one-way valve such that water from the aquaculture unit can be supplied to the hydroponic unit, and the hydroponic unit has at least one cold trap, wherein the at least one cold trap is functionally connected with the aquaculture unit in such a way that the water obtained from the at least one cold trap can be supplied to the aquaculture unit, as well as its use. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110296757 | Portable Hydroponic Terrace Cart - A hydroponics apparatus for growing plants. The apparatus includes a frame attached to a base; the frame includes a frame member having an angled portion at an angle with respect to the base. A plurality of substantially parallel tubes are attached to the angled portion of the frame member, so that the tubes are terraced with respect to each other. Connectors connect the tubes at the ends thereof, thereby forming a single serpentine path for fluid flow. A reservoir is connected to an end of the lowermost tube, for collecting fluid flowing from the tubes. A pump is provided for pumping the fluid into the tubes. In various embodiments, the angled portion of the frame member is at an angle of approximately 45° elevation with respect to the base, and the tubes have netpots for holding the plants. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120000128 | MODULAR HYDROPONIC GROWING UNIT - A hydroponic growing unit is provided, the hydroponic growing unit comprising a substantially cylindrical frame adapted to receive a plurality of substantially vertically mounted racks therein, each rack being suitable for receiving a growing medium thereto; a light source disposed in the frame; and an irrigation system adapted to collect a fluid to a remote reservoir and draw the fluid on the growing medium. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120005958 | Hydroponic Plant Growing System - A hydroponic system is provided that employs a bag formed of generally flat plastic tubing. Each bag includes a plurality of growing spaces that are defined by barriers that interconnect a first surface of the bag to a second surface of the bag. The barriers are non-continuous such that at least one channel is provided between adjacent growing spaces. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120023821 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - A hydroponic system consists of a hydroponic tank, a carrier or carriers for carrying or growing plants, a float or floats, and a supplementary lifting unit. The supplementary lifting unit includes a take-up mechanism having a small reel and one or multiple large reels configured subject to the circumference ratio of 1:≧1 so that increasing the fluid level in the hydroponic tank to lift or lower the float one unit-height causes the carriers and the plants thereof to be lowered or lifted one unit-height plus the height corresponding to the circumference ratio between the large reel and the small reel for enabling the roots, stems and leaves of the growing plants to be dipped in the nutrient solution in the hydroponic tank or exposed to the outside air. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120102833 | Fluid Nutrient Delivery System and Associated Methods - A method for efficiently delivering an aqueous solution to plants includes positioning a distal portion of a microporous hydrophobic tubing coated with a hydrophilic polymer adjacent a root system of a plant and channeling an aqueous solution from an inlet to the distal portion through a lumen. The tubing along the distal portion has a porosity adapted for permitting a flow of the aqueous solution therethrough when acted upon by a surfactant root exudate generated by the roots due to water stress. The aqueous solution is held in a reservoir, from which it can be channeled to the hydrophilic device's inlet. A nutrient solution can also be channeled to the plant roots via additional tubing. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120144740 | PURE-Grown totally concealed clean room vegetable factory - Plant roots are moved by various means and sometimes exposed to air within a clean room system of plant production. A tub and lid system of plant containment and plant care may be integrated into a rack system which may be contained within a clean room environment devoid of bugs, environmental deviations, pollution and other contaminates found in a typical organic system of the prior art. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120272574 | Optimization of Circulation of Fluid in an Algae Cultivation Pond - Provided herein are exemplary algae cultivation ponds having the circulation of fluid optimized for such factors as decreased energy consumption, decreased predators/competitors, decreased or eliminated flow deadzones (i.e. stagnant regions), and increased algae biomass production, such as for the production of biofuels and other algae-based products. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120297679 | FARM IN A BOX - A vertical gardening apparatus with an outer shell enclosing an inner structure and liquid dispensing system that allows plants to grow on a vertical surface with minimum maintenance. Multiple vertical gardening apparatus may also be arranged together in aesthetically pleasing patterns on a wall. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130000199 | HYDROCULTURE POT - Disclosed is a hydroculture pot that can store an optimum amount of water at which a water level is appropriate for a depth of roots. A soil culture pot, having a supply and drainage hole that enables supplying and draining of water in a bottom portion, is used and a partitioning wall, vertically partitioning an interior of the pot main body in a watertight manner to store an optimum amount of water at which a water level is appropriate for a depth of roots of a spider plant, is disposed at an inner circumferential surface of a pot main body. An interior of the pot main body is filled with hydroculture soil and the optimum amount of water is stored in the pot main body so that the water level appropriate for the depth of roots of spider plant planted in the pot main body is a maximum level. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130036669 | APPARATUS FOR GROWING PLANTS HYDROPONICALLY - An apparatus for growing plants hydroponically. The apparatus comprises a base or pot portion for receiving a growing media and plant. Formed beneath the base portion is a slotted downspout that is operative to allow water and nutrients into the base and allow the plant roots to grow in their natural orientation. A lid may also be provided, preferably having an aperture formed thereon, for forming a closure about the pot or base portion. In use, growing media and plant are placed in the base. The lid element is then placed upon the top portion of the base or pot and thereafter positioned into any reservoir of suitable size through which water and air will travel to feed the plant via the slotted downspout. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130067813 | Vertical Hydroponic Plant Production Apparatus - A vertical hydroponic plant production apparatus for allowing vertical hydroponic greenhouse crop production is provided. The apparatus comprises a hollow grow tube having a front face, a back face, an open first end, and an open second end. A slot is formed in the front face of the grow tube with the slot having a width equal to only a portion of a width of the front face. A media material is insertable into the grow tube. The slot allows the front face to expand outward during insertion of the media material and biased inward against the media material once the media material is inserted. The grow tube is positionable in either a horizontal position, vertical position, or any position between the horizontal position and the vertical position allowing inclined, multi-angled crop production and multi-storied conveyor style crop production. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130067814 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - The invention relates to a hydroponic system and method. In various embodiments the hydroponic system and method includes modular plant containers in communication with a fluid reservoir and with one another. Such containers may be hung in vertical columns in window gardens. The containers may be made from low-impact or recycled materials, such as water bottles. The system includes a vertical fluid circuit and an air introduction assembly for supplying water, air and nutrients from the reservoir to the containers. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130133260 | GREEN WALL SYSTEM - The system is based on placing on the façade a suitably anchored metal structure to which is fixed a plastic panel supporting geomesh layers that constitute support for the plants. At the top of these geomesh layers drip irrigation nozzles are arranged, supplied by a water recirculation pipe, and excess water is collected in a channel, which is then filtered, analysed, supplemented with fertilizer and acids, all under computer control. There is also the option to empty the recirculation circuit and add new water treated by reverse osmosis from a tank. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130152469 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a hydroponic system, which comprises at least a hydroponic tank and at least a level adjustment tank. The hydroponic tank and the level adjustment tank are respectively provided with at least a carrier for carrying or growing plants and at least a float. Each carrier and float is linked by a linkage mechanism. The summed fluid level of the level adjustment tank is much smaller than that of the hydroponic tank, so by filling or discharging a small amount of an adjustment solution in or out of the level adjustment tank, the height of the float in the level adjustment tank can be altered with the elevation of the fluid level; as such, the level adjustment tank can greatly save the required water amount and shorten the operation time of a water pump. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130283689 | HYDROPONIC METHOD AND SYSTEM - A hydroponic pond is provided that has a depth preferably in the approximate range of from 24 inches to 36 inches. This depth of pond water provides a volume of water that increases thermal stability of the hydroponic pond. A nutritional formulation is developed in view of an analysis of a source water make-up for combination with the source water to achieve a desired chemical and nutritional mix. The nutritional formulation and the source water are then combined and placed within a hydroponic pond. A computational system is provided that monitors the state of a hydroponic environment and directs input modules as programmed and in order to sponsor plant growth, plant quality and volume of plant yield. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130326950 | Vertical Agricultural Structure - Disclosed are modular and stackable cultivation systems and growth bays, and purpose built structures including the systems and bays that are adaptable for crop cultivation and find use for methods of agricultural growth using soil, hydroponic, or aeroponic-based systems. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130340338 | Hydroponic Device for Liquid Supply - The present invention is to provide a hydroponic device for liquid supply, which includes a plate, a bottle and a pump. The plate has an open space for filing liquid therein, and a diversion panel is mounted in the open space to separate a first flume, a second flume and a connection set. The bottle pours the liquid (e.g. culture solution) slowly into the plate via breaking through the surface tension of water. The motor is connected to the second flume and the connection set to pump the liquid, and the first flume introduces the liquid into the second flume through the connection set, to form a circulating fluid loop. As such, the present invention achieves the purposes of reducing the losses of water and nutrient for hydroponic culture such that the liquid can be utilized repeatedly via flowing through the circulating loop to accelerate the growing of plants. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140000163 | WATER CULTURE HYDROPONICS SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140013664 | Vertical Farming Turbine - A ferrous wheel framework will be used to grow farming crops. This vertical farming method allows for less land usage, less machinery, less water usage, fewer pesticides and provides a new form of renewable energy. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140020294 | Out of the Earth Plant Re Grounding Rod - 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 | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140026482 | INTEGRATED TRELLIS MACHINE - An integrated trellis machine for growing systems. The trellis machine comprises a framework which supports a shroud such that the shroud defines a growing area within the interior of the trellis machine. A nutrient delivery system supplies nutrients to vegetation as it grows within the growing area. A lighting system supplies light to the vegetation and includes a source of light which is housed within a casing. The casing is supported within the growing area and forms a conduit having ends which are open to the exterior of the growing area. A trellis is supported by the framework and located within the growing area between the nutrient delivery system and the source of light The trellis forms a barrier between the vegetation and the source of light and the trellis is shaped so as to redirect the growth of the vegetation as the vegetation grows. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140033609 | EXPANDABLE PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM - An expandable plant growth system by which different varieties of plants and plant clones can be grown indoors with neither seeds nor soil. The plant growth system includes a plurality of tiers that are stacked one above the other. Each tier includes a water support tray that surrounds a hollow plant support frame. A root irrigation channel runs around each of the water support trays. Water is pumped from a reservoir to the root irrigation channels around the water support trays. The plant support frame retains the plants such that the roots thereof are held within the root irrigation channels to receive water and nutrients therefrom. Water is returned to the reservoir under the influence of gravity by a series of water transfer tubes which connect the root irrigation channels to each other and to the reservoir. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140083009 | CONTAINER - A container for stacking with an alike container for use in hydroponics, the container includes a base and a side wall extending from the base and defining an opening, the side wall having an inner profile and an outer profile, the inner profile interfits with the outer profile when the container is in a stacked relationship with an alike container, and wherein the inner profile includes at least one formation located at a height from the base of the container, and the outer profile includes at least one abutment for engaging the formation of an alike container when stacked therein, and when in use, the container can be stacked with an alike container in a nesting relationship such that one container forms a receiver and the other forms a nester that is positioned in a lowered operative position within a receiver, and the relative positions of the containers can be adjusted by locating the at least one abutment of the outer profile of the nester on the at least one formation of the receiver and thereby supporting the nester in an raised operative position. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140144079 | PLANT CULTURING EQUIPMENT - A plant culturing equipment is composed of a plurality of planting walls, a plurality of lamp racks and a circulation fluid supply component, wherein the planting walls are mutually disposed in parallel, and the lamp rack is disposed relative to the planting walls to supply light source to the colonization board. The circulation fluid supply component is composed of connecting a plurality of fluid supply members, a fluid collection member, a plurality of pipes and a motor so as to form a circulation loop for the culture fluid. The fluid supply member is disposed onto the colonization board and fastened to the planting walls. The culture fluid is circularly utilized to supply plants. The plants are illuminated by the light source of the lamp board to replace natural light so as to control the speed of growing plants. The colonization board is pulled and pushed by the first sliding component. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140144080 | Production of deschampsia antartica in bioreactors - This invention discloses a process for the propagation and survival of | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140165468 | PLANT GROWING SYSTEM - Systems and associated apparatus and methods are described for growing plants in a dense and efficient manner in an indoor environment using artificial light. The systems are configured to hold a high density of plants at a relatively close, substantially fixed distance from a light fixture that provides artificial light for growth of the plants. As the plants grow, the plants are transferred to one or more following stations or stages, each of which is configured to hold the now larger plants at the same relatively close, substantially fixed distance from a light fixture. By providing multiple stages to accommodate plant growth, and maintaining the close positioning of the plants to the light fixtures, the impact of the artificial light on the growth of the plants is maximized and the efficiency of the electrical energy use is increased. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140190079 | HYDROPONICS RESERVOIR WITH BOTTOM MOUNTED DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A hydroponics reservoir having a liquid reservoir, one or multiple drainage bowls attached to the bottom of the liquid reservoir, a pipe, a tube fitting, or a threaded fitting can be attached to each drainage bowl; the hydroponics reservoir can further comprise a bottom support strip, at least one reinforce strip, and at least one ducting hole wherein the pipe or the tube attached to the fittings can be fitted through the ducting hole. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140196367 | HYDROPONICS ATTACHMENT AND HYDROPONICS KIT - The hydroponics attachment capable of steady growing of even taproot-type plant and easy plant relocation includes: the cap member with the opening at its top, which is detachably screwed, via the threaded portion, on the mouth of the drink bottle; the bottomed cylinder-shaped case body fitted in the opening; and the water-holding element placed in the case body for absorbing water in the drink bottle, so that hydroponics can be done with absorbed water. The single-piece water-holding element is made of a plurality of aligned filaments. The case body has, at its bottom, the insertion hole for guiding the plant's root growing downward through the water-holding element to go under the case body. The opening dimension of the insertion hole is smaller than the outer dimension of the water-holding element. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140215920 | HYDROPONIC APPARATUS AND COLLECTING DEVICE THEREOF - A hydroponic apparatus and a collecting device are provided. The collecting device includes at least two hollow containers, a connection part and two handles. Each of the hollow containers has an interior adapted to be stuffed with a porous adsorption material. The connection part is adapted to physically connecting one of the hollow containers to next one of the hollow containers in order. The two handles are disposed on the outermost two of the hollow containers. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140230326 | Apparatus for growing living organisms - An apparatus for growing living organisms having at least one growing unit adapted to receive at least one living organism, a source of fluid, a conduit operably connecting the source of fluid and the growing unit in fluid supplying relation, and at least one system for supplying the requirements by which the living organism can grow in the growing unit. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140237897 | Means And Methods for Growing Plants in High Salinity Or Brackish Water - A method of growing plants in high salinity is hereby presented. The method comprises steps of obtaining a pressurised cultivation system (PCS) having a pressure vessel for growing at least one plant on a media or substrate, the pressure vessel housing at least the roots of said at least one plant, a source of saline water and a high pneumatic pressure production unit operatively connected to said pressure vessel for providing higher than ambient pressure to said pressure vessel, thereby maintaining said roots of said at least one plant under high pressure during growth, planting a plant in the pressure vessel such that at least a portion of said roots are hermetically sealed within said pressure vessel, providing saline or brackish water to said media and pressurising said vessel. Systems and devices for the above are described. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140259920 | LED LIGHT TIMING IN A HIGH GROWTH, HIGH DENSITY, CLOSED ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a high growth, high density, closed environment growing system and methods thereof. A method of accelerating plant cell growth in a growing system may include adjusting the lighting in accordance with an identified plant growth stage. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140259921 | Aquaponic System - An aquaponic system for growing organic materials and farming fish comprising a grow bed, a piping system, and a tank. The grow bed is filled with media. Water fills the grow bed via a water-in piping system. Water drains from the grow bed via a water-out piping system. Water drained from the grow bed will be directed into a tank filled with aquatic organisms. The aquatic organisms with create nutrient-rich organic waste that mixes with the water in the tank. The nutrient-rich water is directed from the tank, through a filter, and into the water-in piping system. The water-in piping system directs the water into the grow bed. The organic materials in the grow bed absorb the nutrients and naturally filter the organic waste from the water. The filtered water is directed back into the fish tank. The circulation of water through the system is then repeated as many times as desired. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283452 | PHOTOSYNTHETIC GROW MODULE AND METHODS OF USE - A photosynthetic grow module including a fully enclosed ISO container, within which resides a removable cartridge including a lighting system and hydroponic system, is described. The removable cartridges are configured to be readily removed from within an ISO container for planting and harvesting, and readily inserted into an ISO container for growing. The removable cartridges are typically removed from and inserted into an ISO container by use of a fork lift or crane. The photosynthetic grow modules are typically adapted to stack and interlock one atop another, without requiring additional framework or other support structure. Each photosynthetic grow module can include its own heat pump for independent heating and cooling of individual modules, and the units can have a coating within which ceramic microspheres and aluminum flakes are embedded. Lighting systems can include fluorescent lamps combined with LED lamps. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140290137 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - An indoor plant growing system and a method of using the same. The system includes a base defining an interior compartment, a mast extending upwardly from the base, a first arm extending outwardly from the mast, a cable hanging downwardly from the first arm, one or more pots engaged on the cable, and a water delivery system connecting a water supply and the uppermost pot. The water supply preferably is a reservoir disposed inside the base's compartment. A pump pushes water from the reservoir, through pipes and thereby delivers the same to the uppermost pot. Water drains from the uppermost pot through a hose to a pot disposed there below and so on down the group of pots. In each pot the plant is retained in a plant basket which is suspended within a shell in such a way the plant's roots are retained within water accumulated within the pot. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140318012 | PLANT GROWING DEVICE - A plant growing device | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140325909 | Permeable Three Dimensional Multi-Layer Farming - To achieve food and energy security a transformational three dimensional multilayer farming, multilevel farming (MLF) is required. This is path to eliminating the conflict of “food vs. biofuel” and achieving both food and energy security. However, this goal is only realizable if such 3D MLF systems are economically viable. Each layer in the MLF system comprises at least one string of SanSSoil Growth Elements each of which carries out multiple functions to sustain plant growth. In addition, all the layers comprise permeability features enabling sharing of resources to minimize the initial capital cost and the variable cost of consumables: i)—light permeable layers so that minimum artificial lights are used and shared throughout; ii) roots and shoots of plants in each layer share space of roots and shoots of adjacent layers achieving vertical space compression; and iii) the layers are permeable to nutrient fluids to minimize fluid delivery sources. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140325910 | Traveling Seed Amplifier, TSA, Continuous Flow Farming of Material Products, MP - A novel continuous flow farming method for the production of material products is introduced. It is based on 3D SansSoil, (soil-less) mobile multi-layer architecture comprising the traveling seed amplifier, TSA concept, which features the continuous planting of seed mass m | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150007498 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - A self contained hydroponic system is provided comprising a large reservoir, a small media pot contained within the larger reservoir, a submerged water pump, an air pump, and a T-shaped manifold for transferring water to the media in the media pot. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150040478 | Plant Growing Apparatus - According to certain embodiments, an apparatus for rotating a plurality of plants in and out of a nutrient solution and around a light source, wherein the row of plants is affixed at a specified angle to ensure proper nourishment for the plants, the rows having apertures to hold the plants and annular cross sections to house the nutrient solution, and a driving device to set the apparatus in motion. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150052810 | PLANT GROWTH WEIGHT MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT AND METHOD THEREOF - The weight measurement instrument comprises a support frame, a plant holder, and a load cell. The plant holder is assembled with the support frame and has an upper opening and a lower opening, a hydroponic plant can be planted in the plant holder and grow towards the upper opening and the lower opening; the load cell is fixed with the support frame and is used for measuring the total weight of the hydroponic plant automatically. A method for measuring the total weight of the hydroponic plant automatically is also provided. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150113875 | Apparatus and Method for Optimizing Delivery of Nutrients in a Hydroponics System - A method and apparatus for improving nutrient delivery to plants in a hydroponics system is disclosed. A farming assembly in accordance with the various embodiments of the present invention include a frame ( | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150121757 | WATERING DEVICE - An example arrangement includes a vessel, a foam block positioned within the vessel, and a watering device positioned at least partially within the foam block. The watering device may include a reservoir portion positioned outside the foam block and a stem portion in fluid communication with the reservoir portion, the stem portion having one or more holes positioned within the foam block. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150128495 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL PLANTING SYSTEM - A multifunctional planting system includes a supporter and a spraying device. The supporter includes a base and a plurality of lateral walls. The lateral walls are bent from the base to form a sunken structure for storing nutrient solution. The spraying device is disposed on the supporter. The spraying device includes an accommodating structure, a buckling component and a piezoelectric component. The nutrient solution is accommodated inside the accommodating structure. The buckling component passes through the accommodating structure. The piezoelectric component is disposed on a hollow portion of the buckling component. A plurality of tiny apertures are formed on the piezoelectric component. The piezoelectric component receives an electronic signal to generate oscillation. The oscillation transforms the liquid nutrient solution inside the accommodating structure into the gaseous nutrient solution. The gaseous nutrient solution is sprayed via the plurality of tiny apertures, and is condensed to flow into the sunken structure. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150135593 | HYDROPONICS APPARATUS - A hydroponics apparatus includes a plurality of rails, a plurality of chambers formed beneath the plurality of rails, a plurality of pod inserts disposed on the upper surfaces of the plurality of rails, a plurality of air lines, and a plurality of hoses. The upper surface of each of the plurality of rails is angled upward relative to a horizontal plane. Each of the plurality of pod inserts is configured to receive a plant. Each of the plurality of air lines is disposed in a rail of the plurality of rails, and the plurality of air lines are configured to transport air through the plurality of chambers. Each of the plurality of hoses is disposed in a rail of the plurality of rails and includes a plurality of atomization sprayers. The plurality of atomization sprayers are configured to spray a solution within the plurality of chambers. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150289463 | HYDROPONIC GROW SYSTEM - A hydroponic grow system for growing plants. The system includes a main reservoir, at least one plant reservoir that includes a spray head and a fill pump. The fill pump fills the at least one plant reservoir by pumping a water and nutrient mixture into the plant reservoirs through a spray head. A controller drains the water and nutrient mixture from the at least one plant reservoir and a control reservoir in a predetermined manner such that a siphon is created to provide a flow of the water and nutrient mixture to the at least one plant reservoir. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150296724 | DOUBLE VERTICAL HANGING UNIT, IN THE FORM OF POUCHES, FOR HYDROPONIC PLANT CULTIVATION, PANEL OF DOUBLE VERTICAL HANGING UNITS, IN POUCH FORM, AND GREENHOUSE STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a modular panel and structure of a double vertical hanging unit, in the form of geotextile felt pouches, for hydroponic plant or vegetable cultivation, which comprises a vertical panel with a plurality of double vertical hanging units, in the form of geotextile felt pouches for hydroponic cultivation, a structure with a plastic cover and fixed zenithal ventilation for forming a greenhouse, and the system for the construction thereof. The object of the present invention is to provide a type of vertical panel and greenhouse that is totally different from those that currently exist on the market, by virtue of a novel, simple internal structure, the main feature of which combines the advantages of various of the vertical panels and greenhouses that exist on the market, but with a smaller number of components and with greater efficiency. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150296726 | AQUAPONICS SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention are directed to aquaponics system. The aquaponics system may be comprised of a pole assembly comprising a pole having one or more pole cups affixed to the pole in a vertical orientation; an aquaculture assembly comprising a tank having a pole anchor centered therein, wherein the pole anchor is configured to receive a bottom portion of the pole, a plurality of struts configured to stabilize the pole within the tank, and at least one tank cover positioned at an opening of the tank; and a hydroponic assembly comprising one or more grow pans, wherein the one or more grow pans are removably coupled with the pole assembly, and at least one tray positioned within at least one grow pan. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150305259 | DEVICE FOR DOMESTIC HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150305260 | ROTATING VERTICAL RACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROWING PLANTS - A rotating vertical racking system for growing plants, the system comprising: a frame; a drive mechanism coupled to said frame; and a plurality of racking trays coupled to said drive mechanism, each of said racking trays being capable of supporting at least one plant; wherein said drive mechanism is configured to rotate said plurality of racking trays. The system may be powered by water. A method of growing plants using the system is also disclosed. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150313103 | HYDROPONICS APPARATUS AND HYDROPONICS METHOD - Provided is a hydroponics apparatus configured to grow a plant body having a taproot and lateral roots. The hydroponics apparatus includes: a supporting portion configured to support the plant body; a taproot feeding portion configured to feed the taproot by spraying a liquid onto the taproot; a lateral root feeding portion configured to feed the lateral roots by soaking the lateral roots in the liquid; and a controller configured to adjust at least one of a cycle and a length of time of spray by the taproot feeding portion. In the hydroponics apparatus, the controller limits an amount of liquid sprayed onto the taproot to an amount needed for the taproot. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150319946 | Hydroponic Growing Pot with Integrated Plant Support and Method for Growing Supported Hydroponic Plants. - A hydroponic growing pot with an integrated plant support that is removable and also a method of the hydroponic growing of a plant with permanent stability for the life of the plant. Specifically, a hydroponic growing pot intended to hold a growing medium substrate and having apertures for liquid communication in its sidewall and bottom and rim located on its upper edge. The rim allows the pot to be lowered into a liquid holding reservoir and suspended on the top of the reservoir. The pot has an elevated mount adapted to receive a plant support holder in rigid and locked connection, the plant support holder with a base portion and a stalk portion. The plant support holder has a hollow channel that runs through the length of the stalk portion and the base portion for the insertion of a plant support to be attached to a plant. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150327451 | Hydroponic Cultivation Kit - A hydroponic cultivation kit enables taking a plant seedling, intact in its planting soil, out of a growth pot and replanting it. Within a growth pot prepared in advance, a plant seedling or the like planted in soil is taken out of the growth pot together with the soil and cultivated in a culture solution. The hydroponic cultivation kit is furnished with: foam stone for surrounding the soil periphery of the plant taken out from the growth pot; a retaining mesh pot for retaining the plant with its soil periphery surrounded by the foam stone; and a buoyant member for floating the mesh pot in culture solution inside a water-tank unit. The mesh pot has perforations such as to prohibit the foam stone from passing through it, yet meanwhile permit passage of roots jutting out from the plant. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150334928 | TRELLIS SYSTEM SUPPORT MEMBER AND HYDROPONIC TRELLIS SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - An annular support member is provided for use in connection with a hydroponic growing container. In one embodiment, the support member has a circular ring shape with a plurality of stake support recesses formed therein and arranged in spaced relation therearound, each of the recesses being configured to supportively receive an end portion of an elongated stake therein. The recesses may be formed either as blind holes which are closed on the bottom end thereof, or may be formed as through holes. The support member may also include a plurality of cylindrical collars, with each of the recesses formed inside one of the cylindrical collars. And a plurality of reinforcing webs interconnecting each of the cylindrical collars with adjacent portions of the respective walls. The support member may be provided as part of a modified bucket lid. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150342132 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STIMULATING ETHANOL PRODUCTION AND GROWTH OF AQUATIC PLANTS - Methods and systems for growing aquatic plants and collecting, purifying, and/or extracting ethanol produced during anaerobic metabolism by aquatic plants are provided. The system includes a cell containing water and an aquatic plant, an ethanol extraction assembly in fluid communication with the cell for removing ethanol from the water. Ethanol is released by the aquatic plant by initiating an anaerobic process in the plant such as by regulating the photosynthesis inducing light that reaches the aquatic plant. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150342133 | Hydroponics processes with high growth rates - A system and method for a hydroponics farm comprising a light source, a container filled with a liquid medium, a plate support positioned above the container comprising a foam support, wherein the foam support supports a plant at a stem portion. The foam supports may allow ease of transfer of the plants among a plurality of plate supports. The system and method may comprise exposing an upper portion of a plant root to ambient air while a tip of the root is in contact with the liquid medium to obtain nutrients. The system and method may also comprise periodically raising the level of the liquid medium, spreading a plant density, and oscillating the plant to promote growth. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150366150 | INDOOR/OUTDOOR HYDROPONIC NUTRIENT DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PLANTS - The embodiments herein provide a hydroponic system having a self-contained reservoir. The system comprises, a plurality of plastic pipes, a plurality of plant receivers, a plurality of angled joints, a plurality of T-fitting/connectors, a plurality of pipe caps, a customizable water pipe, an adjustable pipe brace, and an electrical pump. A method is provided for delivering the nutrient solutions to the plants through a hydroponic system. The method comprises, assembling the hydroponic system, selecting a plurality of plants to be grown in the hydroponic solution, delivering nutrient solution to the roots of the selected plant from the reservoir, and customizing the hydroponic system. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160021838 | Hydroponic Vegetable Culture Device - A hydroponic vegetable culture device generally includes a plurality of side-by-side arranged tanks and a plurality of slide boards set on the tanks. The slide boards extend across and straddle the tanks and are movable along the tanks. The slide boards are each provided with retainer frames that respectively correspond to the tanks and each includes an absorbent piece attached thereto. The tanks receive therein a nutrient solution. The absorbent pieces of the retainer frames receive vegetable seeds to be deposited therein. The absorbent pieces are allowed to absorb and keep therein the nutrient solution so as to achieve culture of hydroponically cultured vegetables. The slide boards are sequentially moved rearward so that when the slide boards reach an end of the tanks, the hydroponically cultured vegetables growing therein can be harvested. Thus, the culture of hydroponically cultured vegetables is made easy and efficient. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160029578 | Aeroponic Commercial Plant Cultivation System Utilizing a Grow Enclosure - 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. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160029579 | Modular Algal Aquaculture System and Method - 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. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160029580 | PLANT GROWING DEVICE AND PLANT GROWING METHOD - A plant growing device includes: a container configured to reserve a nutrient solution in a lower portion of the container; a holding unit configured to hold plants inside the container; spray units configured to spray the nutrient solution toward the inside of the container; and support units configured to support the holding unit, and to move the holding unit to a position depending on how the spray units are driving, in a range from a spray region where the nutrient solution sprayed by the spray units is supplied to roots of the plants to an immersion region where the nutrient solution reserved in the container is supplied to the roots of the plants. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160029582 | Growing System - 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. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160037737 | CLOSED LOOP COMPOST TEA BREWER - A closed loop compost tea brewing system with a hydroponic reservoir and a compost tea brewing assembly configured to brew compost tea. The compost tea brewer assembly includes a tea brewing reservoir. The system includes has a closed loop arrangement fluidly connecting the tea brewing reservoir and the hydroponic reservoir. The closed loop arrangement is configured to provide continuous fluid flow from the tea brewing reservoir to the hydroponic reservoir, which is recirculated back from the hydroponic reservoir to the tea brewing reservoir. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160037738 | HYDROPONIC APPARATUS AND HYDROPONIC METHOD - A hydroponic apparatus configured to grow a plant having a taproot and a branch root includes: a plant support body configured to support the plant; a taproot irrigation part configured to spray a liquid in a form of mist onto the taproot; a deep-flow nutrient solution in which the branch root is soaked; and a liquid fertilizer concentration management sensor configure to detect a concentration of the deep-flow nutrient solution. Referring to the detected concentration, the hydroponic apparatus controls at least one a concentration of the liquid sprayed from the taproot irrigation part and the concentration of the deep-flow nutrient solution. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160037739 | VERTICALLY ORIENTED COLLAPSIBLE HYDROPONIC PLANT PRODUCTION APPARATUS - Described is an apparatus that can be used for the vertically oriented culture of plants using soilless means such as aquaponics or hydroponics. The apparatus can include a plurality of pockets and a backing. Each pocket of the plurality of pockets can be used to house an individual plant. Each pocket of the plurality can have a water reservoir, an outlet hole at a top of the water reservoir and a channel along a front of the pocket configured to direct water from the outlet hole to another pocket or collection container below the pocket. The plurality of pockets can be connected to the backing in a column or other configuration. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160044879 | Root Environment Control System and Method - Apparatus system and method of maintaining differential atmospheric control with respect to CO2 and O2 gases in a first, stem/leaf zone, Z- | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160050863 | HYDROPONIC TOWER ASSEMBLY - A hydroponic tower for growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and/or other plants. The tower illustratively includes a substantially vertically-oriented tube with an inlet end and a drain end. The tube defines a plurality of openings for receiving a plurality of cups that can be added to and removed from the tube as desired. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160066524 | Growing System - A growing system for providing fluids to a plurality of growing assemblies using only a single pump and fluid source. The growing system generally includes a single fluid source such as a reservoir from which fluids are drawn by a single pump. A main manifold connected to the pump outlet splits the fluids drawn from the fluid source into a plurality of feeder pipes. Each of the feeder pipes provides fluid to a separate growing assembly; with the present invention providing support for a plurality of growing assemblies. Each growing assembly comprises an inlet manifold for receiving the fluids, a plurality of growing pipes for providing the fluids to a plurality of planters, and a drainage device for discharging fluids back into the fluid source for further use. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160066525 | HYDROPONIC GARDEN SYSTEM - Systems and methods for a vertical hydroponic garden described herein attempt to provide a solution to the geometry and spacing control between individual growing plants. The components can be combined for a complete standalone system or as a kit for assembly. An exemplary hydroponic garden system comprises a container configured to hold water; a support structure extending upward from the container; a plurality of housing components, each housing component configured to be supported by the support structure, each housing component having a plurality of apertures, wherein each aperture is configured to support a vessel configured for holding a plant; a pipe extending upward from the container through the housing components; and a pump configured to pump water from the container through the pipe to an upper most housing component, whereby water drips from the upper most housing component to the housing component below. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160073597 | PLANT HOLDER AND TRANSPLANTATION DEVICE - There is provided a plant holder capable of, with a simple configuration, causing a root of a plant stock to pass through a holding hole downwardly without damaging the root of the plant stock, preventing a leaf from drooping downward and being damaged, and improving workability when transplantation and harvest are automated without damaging the plant stock by contact with the plant stock. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160106048 | Multi Tier Growing Apparatus - Footprint-optimized systems for hydroponic plant cultivation are disclosed herein. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160135394 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM FOR GROWING PLANTS - A hydroponics plant growing system comprises a bamboo tower having a grow chamber and a water chamber formed therein. A plurality of grow cups are attached to side of the tower adjacent the grow chamber. Cutouts in a sidewall of the tower form passageways between the grow cups and grow chamber. A low voltage electric pump is disposed in the water chamber to pump water to the top of the grow chamber. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160135398 | VERTICAL GROWING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vertical growing system is provided which utilizes a plurality of plant receptors positioned on a container. The container has a plurality of holes drilled therein. Each of the plant receptors has a hollow pocket formed with a plate. The plate has an opening on the rear side thereof for positioning over the hole drilled in the container. The plate has flanges extending outwardly from the pocket that can form to the shape of the exterior of the container. A plant portal in the hollow pocket allows the plant to grow outwardly of the plant receptor apparatus. A method of vertical growing is also disclosed. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160183486 | System and Method for Growing Crops and Components Therefor - A system for growing crops includes a plurality of growing troughs with intake regions for receiving a nutrient solution and drains for releasing run-off of the nutrient solution. A nutrient circulation system with circulation subsections provides the nutrient solution to crops in the growing troughs. For each circulation subsection a piping arrangement with pipe outlets distributes the nutrient solution from a reservoir to the intake regions of a first subset of the growing troughs, and collects the nutrient solution from the drains of a non-identical second subset of the growing troughs in a drainage arrangement. The nutrient solution follows a flow path circulating through the reservoirs. The flow paths to the pipe outlets are sequentially split for equivalent flow impedance through each of the flow paths. A conveyor system moves the growing troughs from a planting location to a harvesting location and periodically increases the spacing between adjacent growing troughs. | 06-30-2016 |
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| 20160198652 | HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION DEVICE | 07-14-2016 |
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| 20190141923 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR A HYDROPONICS SYSTEM WITH ENHANCED HEAT TRANSFER | 05-16-2019 |
| 20090293357 | AEROPONIC ATOMIZER FOR HORTICULTURE - Apparatus and method for delivering fine spray of air and nutrient rich liquid to the root area of developing plants with a shaped nozzle end for controlling and varying the dimensions and shape of the delivered fog, and capable of providing a droplet size of between 30 and 80 micron and not below 5 micron. A kit is also provided. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100218423 | AEROPONIC PLANT GROWING SYSTEM - An aeroponic plant growing system includes a water reservoir and growing chambers for growing plants in an aeroponic environment. A pump, a water distribution manifold, and water lines are used to provide water and nutrients from the water reservoir to sprayers in the growing chambers where the water and nutrients are sprayed on the roots of plants growing therein. The water distribution manifold and water lines preferably are provided as closed loop systems, such that water is provided to all sprayers despite a blockage in the manifold or a water line. Non-absorbed water and nutrients are returned to the water reservoir from the growing chambers on water return lines via a filter that includes multiple types of filter media, including filter media that support the colonization of organisms that support plant growth. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110061296 | Apparatus for aeroponically growing and developing plants - A self-contained apparatus for aeroponically growing and developing plants that comprises a reservoir for containing a liquid nutrient solution, a conical tower, a power supply, and a pump to move the liquid nutrient solution through the apparatus. The apparatus utilizes a pump to move the liquid nutrient solution from the reservoir vertically to a distribution pipe. Gravity then pulls the liquid nutrient solution downward through the distribution pipe, which is sealed at the opposite end. The pressure created within the distribution pipe creates sufficient force to disperse the liquid nutrient solution through the opening(s) in the distribution pipe onto the exposed root mass. Once the nutrient solution has been dispersed into the conical tower it is absorbed by the exposed root mass. The un-absorbed liquid nutrient solution collects the in base of the conical tower and is returned to the reservoir to be reused. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110061297 | APPARATUS FOR AEROPONICALLY GROWING AND DEVELOPING PLANTS - A self-contained apparatus for aeroponically growing and developing plants that comprises a reservoir for containing a liquid nutrient solution, a conical tower, a power supply, and a pump to move the liquid nutrient solution through the apparatus. The apparatus utilizes a pump to move the liquid nutrient solution from the reservoir vertically to a distribution pipe. Gravity then pulls the liquid nutrient solution downward through the distribution pipe, which is sealed at the opposite end. The pressure created within the distribution pipe creates sufficient force to disperse the liquid nutrient solution through the opening(s) in the distribution pipe onto the exposed root mass. Once the nutrient solution has been dispersed into the conical tower it is absorbed by the exposed root mass. The un-absorbed liquid nutrient solution collects the in base of the conical tower and is returned to the reservoir to be reused. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110232190 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT TO GROW PLANTS AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A hydroponic system for providing a controlled environment to grow plants comprises an apparatus for growing plants hydroponically. The apparatus comprises a container defining a roughly annular trough or cavity for holding nutrient fluid, and a plate member received on the container supporting a plurality of baskets holding root portions of plants therein such that the baskets are accommodated in the trough for communication with the nutrient fluid. The baskets are adapted to rotate about axes thereof A nutrient feeding mechanism comprises a feeding pump configured within a nutrient fluid storing reservoir tank and adapted to deliver nutrient fluid via a supply tube to the container. The apparatus comprises a light, a roof mounted on a support for supporting the container above a surface, and a plurality of door panels movably configured between the roof and the container. Air feeding means is provided to feed air to a chamber defined by the base, roof and doors. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120005957 | Aeroponic System and Sprayer Device for Improved Plant Growth and Aeration - An aeroponic growing system, double T-shaped sprayer design and method for cultivating larger plant crops and increasing harvest frequency. The system comprises a series of aeroponic growing units, each of which supports a plant's roots within an enclosure. The enclosure houses a sprayer, an interior volume of plant nutrient solution and a plumbing system for accepting and distributing the aqueous water-nutrient solution. The internal sprayer is a double T-shaped mister that sprays an atomized mist directed from a first set of nozzles onto the plant roots, along with a second set of nozzles directed toward the base of the enclosure to aerate the interior volume of plant nutrient solution. The T-shaped mister provides circumferential coverage of the plant roots, while the aeration of the plant nutrient solution provides an aerated solution that accelerates plant growth through a hybrid process of Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) called a Hyperactive Aeroponic Shallow Water Culture (HAS Culture). Several interconnected aeroponic growing units may be stationed in a parallel grid to provide ample space for rapid growth of crops, while supplying the water and nutrient solution through a network of pipes and tubes between units. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120060416 | Vertical method and apparatus for growing plants - Method and apparatus for growing plants in vertical stacks by providing vertically stacked, interconnected pairs of plant platforms and light trays carrying growth promoting light sources. Each light tray is suspended below the underside of the next above plant platform. The stack is vertically raised in succession whereby the plant platforms are suspended and vertically spaced from each other. Thereafter, plants are placed between suspended platforms under the light trays which are regulating during periods of plant growth and non-growth. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120085026 | EXPANDIBLE AEROPONIC GROW SYSTEM - An expandible aeroponic grow system capable of adding additional stay systems horizontally or vertically to the support structure of the base grow system so as to utilize a common pump, valves, filter, drain, supply tank and nutrient supply media. It utilizes a root spray that has an adjustable pattern to accommodate different placements of plants in the enclosed spray tray. It also uses a spray pattern designed to maximize the water and nutrient delivery to the plant's entire root as well as increasing the oxygen content of the nutrient media. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120090236 | Aeroponic Plant Growing System - An aeroponic plant growing system is provided that enhances plant growth by spraying plant roots with a recaptured, ultra-violet purified, and replenishable nutrient solution while simultaneously illuminating plant leaves with power-saving and heat reducing, LED lamps. A rotating platform is also provided that rotates plant holding pods to stimulate the plants and also provide a constant controllable application of water, light, and nutrients. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120227322 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES - Starting from two parcels ( | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120279126 | APPARATUS FOR AEROPONICALLY GROWING AND DEVELOPING PLANTS - An aeroponic growing system is provided. The aeroponic growing system can include a distribution pipe, multiple, different sprayers, and a plurality of plant supports. Each plant support can include a body. Each body can include an upper panel, a lower panel, and at least one opening adapted to retain a seed container formed on the upper panel. Each plant support can further comprise a liquid nutrient solution guide in fluid communication with the interior of body and extending from the lower panel of the body. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120297678 | VERTICAL AEROPONIC PLANT GROWING SYSTEM - An aeroponic plant growing system wherein the planting sites are vertically aligned allowing for the growth of plants in a fraction of the space necessary for traditional plant growing. The aeroponic system including a vertical frame, a plurality of orifices placed on the vertical frame, a container placed on at least one of the orifices, a fluid dispenser located in the interior of the vertical frame. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130019527 | Mobile, Automatic Plant Growth System - A flexible mobile or stationary automated plant growth and display system having a plurality of inter-connected removable or non-removable growing trays. It can be sized as needed and operates in a single or multiple modes using a pump, controller, and mixer that distribute plant nutrients via hydroponic and/or aeroponic water lines to grow chambers using one or more growth methods. It houses a storage area, dual hose bib for external use and a quick access door or lid for the addition of plant nutrients or servicing of pump if submerged. Fluid is recycled from the grow trays through a filter to the plant solution reservoir. The system is equipped with wheels for mobility and anchors for secure and safe operation. It can be mounted on, attached to vehicle or other device, or constructed as part of a vehicle or other device and operated indoors and outdoors. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130081327 | MECHANISM FOR AERATION AND HYDROPONIC GROWTH OF PLANT APPLICATIONS - A method for hydroponical aeration of plants may include supplying, via an air pump, oxygenated air to a plant within a section of a plant vase that is part of a plant vessel. The section includes roots of the plant submerged in water. The method may further include evenly distributing, via an air diffuser, the oxygenated air to the roots of the plant to facilitate hydroponic growth of the plant. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130219788 | VERTICAL CONCENTRATED VEGETABLE AND PLANT GROWER - A vertical gardening system includes at least one sheet of geosynthetic material hung generally vertically, and forming vertical channels extending top to bottom of the sheet on a rear side and including a plurality of small upwardly-open individual pockets on a front side and growing medium on both sides of the at least one sheet and located in both the channels and the pockets. A related method includes providing a portable stand and supporting on the stand a sheet with vertical channels and pockets as defined above, growing plants in the pockets with their roots extending into the channels, and moving the stand to promote plant growth, including one of moving the stand to orient the plants toward sunlight during daylight, or moving the stand between a first location of optimal sunlight and a second location of optimal protection against freezing. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140000162 | AEROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140075841 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - A new hydroponic growing system that incorporates a non-woven soft-sided fabric container housed and/or supported within a plant reservoir container is proposed. The present invention includes a main reservoir that is in communication with multiple plant reservoir containers connected each other. The predetermined intervals are set and controlled by the controller at the main reservoir to fill and drain the plant reservoir containers. With an aid of use of a soft-sided fabric container made of fine mesh-like non-woven material, the present invention minimizes the medium from travelling with nutrients when the pump is activated to drain the bucket. In addition, the present invention includes aeration devices, such as an air tube, creating a vent which minimizes water resistance when draining the bucket. Variations on the type or material for the soft-sided fabric container, and various methods for supporting and suspending the soft-sided fabric containers can be considered. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140083007 | SPIRAL GARDEN - An apparatus for hydroponic cultivation of plants comprising conical-shaped modules connected end to end with dovetail joints forming a pyramid-like spiral structure with a hollow tube-like interior which acts as a conduit for the flow of water or nutrient-rich solutions over the roots of plants placed in perforated divots on the top sections of the modules either on their own or in an inert medium matrix. The apparatus is also configured to be capable of use for aeroponic gardening or in the alternative, traditional gardening using potting or garden soil. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140130413 | Hydroponic Produce Display Apparatus - A method for in-store and market display of plants is provided. The method comprises providing a basin for holding a volume of liquid, forming an opening in the basin, providing a hydroponic container having a first end and a second end, cooperating the first end of the hydroponic container with the opening in the basin, growing plants within the hydroponic containers, moving liquid from the basin to the second end of the hydroponic container, and exchanging the harvested hydroponic containers with unharvested hydroponic containers. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140130414 | Hydroponic Produce Display Apparatus - A hydroponic produce display apparatus for in-store and market display of plants is provided. The hydroponic produce display apparatus comprises a basin for holding a volume of liquid with an opening formed in the basin. A hydroponic container is provided having a first end and a second end with the first end of the hydroponic container cooperates with the opening in the basin and the plants growing within the hydroponic containers. An irrigation mechanism moves liquid from the basin to the second end of the hydroponic container wherein harvested hydroponic containers are exchanged with harvested containers. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140137471 | Aeroponic System and Method - Exemplary embodiments are directed to an improvement of an aeroponic system including a growth chamber and cloth support elements. The improvement generally includes a cloth supported by the cloth support elements. The cloth advantageously satisfies a wicking height parameter and an absorbance parameter so as to deliver advantageous aeroponic performance. The wicking height parameter is a measurement of an ability of the cloth or fabric to absorb moisture. The absorbance parameter is a measurement of moisture the cloth or fabric retains. Exemplary methods of aeroponic farming in an aeroponic system are also provided. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140137472 | Controlled environment and method - An illustrative embodiment of an irrigation system may include a carriage that may move along a predetermined path in a reciprocal manner. The carriage may support one or more exit ports that may be fed nutrient supply by a pressurized delivery arrangement. One or more plant stands may be configured and arranged to straddle the carriage as it moves along the predetermined path. The one or more plant stands may form a chamber into which plant roots may extend, and into which the one or more exit ports may discharge their nutrient supply. The one or more plant stands may include side panels and a cap to reduce infiltration of light and contaminants and to enhance the plant root/nutrient supply interface and absorption rates. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may include friction reducing elements that facilitate transverse movement. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may be supported by framework. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140144078 | Modular Automated Aeroponic Growth System - An aeroponic growth system comprising a plurality of modular aeroponic units each including at least one spray nozzle directed into a root zone; a lighting system associated with the plurality of the modular units and configured for emitting light in a vegetative zone; a pressurized reservoir configured for housing a nutrient containing fluid; and a nutrient feeding system configured for fluidly and selectively connecting each of the modular units to the pressurized reservoir in parallel, wherein the nutrient feeding system includes a pressure stop valve associated with each of the modular units. When one of the modular units are disconnected to the associated pressure stop valve, the pressure stop valve is configured for preventing the fluid from flowing from the pressurized reservoir through the pressure stop valve, and the other modular units connected to the nutrient feeding system remain fluidly connected to the pressure reservoir. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140190078 | DOMESTIC PLANT FACTORY CAPABLE OF AIR PURIFICATION - The present invention relates to a domestic plant factory able to achieve the aims of reducing hydroponic culture costs and improving air quality, wherein a culture solution is supplied to plants through salt ions generated while removing atmospheric NOX, SOX, PM10, HOCL and the like using an effective microbe fermented solution and a porous filtering medium. The domestic plant factory includes: a casing having a space therein and provided at an upper side thereof with a placement hole; a cultivation cup fixedly placed in the placement hole and provided on a wall thereof with a plurality of through-holes; a rooting member including a vegetation filtering medium charged in the casing or the cultivation cup; and an air supply unit supplying air to water charged in the space of the casing. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140283450 | IN-ROOM HYDROPONIC AIR CLEANSING UNIT - The unit arranges plants around a media-cylinder in a vertical hydroponic configuration. The unit passes room-air over the roots of the plants, and significantly cleanses the air in a large room of contaminants. The unit is placed to receive light from e.g a window of the room. The unit includes provision for rotating the media-cylinder about a vertical axis, to ensure even illumination of all the plants around the media-cylinder. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140311029 | Controlled environment and method - An illustrative embodiment of an irrigation system may include a carriage that may move along a predetermined path in a reciprocal manner. The carriage may support one or more exit ports that may be fed nutrient supply by a pressurized delivery arrangement. One or more plant stands may be configured and arranged to straddle the carriage as it moves along the predetermined path. The one or more plant stands may form a chamber into which plant roots may extend, and into which the one or more exit ports may discharge their nutrient supply. The one or more plant stands may include side panels and a cap to reduce infiltration of light and contaminants and to enhance the plant root/nutrient supply interface and absorption rates. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may include friction reducing elements that facilitate transverse movement. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may be supported by framework. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140311030 | Irrigation System - An irrigation system that includes a carriage may move along a predetermined path in a reciprocal manner. The carriage supports one or more exit ports that are fed plant growth material by a pressurized delivery arrangement. One or more plant stands are configured and arranged to straddle the carriage as it moves along the predetermined path. The one or more plant stands form a chamber into which plant roots may extend, and into which the one or more exit ports are able to discharge their plant growth material. The one or more plant stands may include side panels and a cap to reduce infiltration of light and contaminants, and to enhance the plant root-plant growth material interface and absorption rates. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may include friction reducing elements that facilitate transverse movement. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may be supported by a modular framework. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140325908 | High Density Three Dimensional Multi-Layer Farming - In order to achieve food and energy security, while at the same time eliminating the “food vs. biofuel” conflict, a transformational three dimensional multilayer farming, MLF, is presented. This exploits the third dimension. This goal is realizable by the disclosed means and methods to increase the 3D plant productivity, 3D yield, ton/m3/year, using ultra-compact ultra high density vertical structures. Each layer in the MLF system comprises at least one string of SanSSoil Growth Elements, SGEs, each designed to carry out multiple functions essential to sustain plant growth, and constructed in a manner to integrate these functions at low-cost. The networked strings of SGEs in each layer provide near self-sufficiency for growth, and in an integrated MLF system, achieve maximum vertical compactness and highest growth density. The multi-functions of each integrally made SGE include: germination, growth sustenance, localized delivery of nutrients, environment sensing, and localized delivery of illumination. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140338261 | Modular aeroponic system and related methods - Disclosed is a modular aeroponic system that accommodates different support-mediums and misting or spray configurations. In one embodiment, the disclosed system comprises: a root chamber with plumbing that is coupled to a nutrient distribution system; a first interchangeable-lid for the root chamber that functions as a first type of support medium; a second interchangeable-lid defined a surface by a plurality of net pot receptacles for retaining a plurality of net pot support mediums; a first spray-nozzle manifold that may be removably coupled to the plumbing of the root chamber and featuring spray nozzles in a first configuration; a second spray-nozzle manifold that may be removably coupled to plumbing of the root chamber and featuring spray nozzles in a second configuration; wherein the first and second lid may be interchangeably applied to the root chamber; and wherein the first and second manifold may be interchangeably coupled to the root chamber's plumbing. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20150068122 | COMMERCIAL AEROPONICS SYSTEM - An aeroponic chamber incorporating a molded tub incorporates an integral angled interface having ports to receive misting nozzles, a drain sump including an outlet, and support brackets incorporating saddles adapted to be received on support rails with integral conduits. The conduits are connected to the misting nozzles. At least one support tray with an arcuate surface is supported on the molded tub and has a plurality of apertures to receive mesh seed pouches. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150082699 | PLANT CULTIVATION DEVICE - A plant cultivation device includes: a planting container having an accommodation space; a planting pan disposed in the accommodation space of the planting container for dividing the accommodation space into a leaf region and a root region; an atomizing sheet disposed in a bottom plate of the planting container, used for performing spraying to the root region of the planting container; and a control circuit board, electrically connected to the atomizing sheet, used for controlling whether the atomizing sheet performs spraying, a nutrient solution tank, used for accommodating a nutrient solution; and a water absorbing material, wherein an end of the water absorbing material is disposed in the nutrient solution tank for taking the nutrient solution of the nutrient solution tank, and the other end of the water absorbing material is in contact with the atomizing sheet. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150296725 | Aeroponic and Drip Gardener System - An aeroponic and drip gardener system is a system for supporting as well as delivering water and nutrients to a plant without the use of a growing medium. The system features an at least one aeroponic assembly through which water and nutrients from a fluid reservoir are delivered to a plant by a pump. The plant is held in place within an aeroponic container by a plant-supporting gasket in a manner such that the plant roots are freely hanging within the aeroponic container. Water and nutrients move through a distribution pipe and are distributed directly to the plant roots by an at least one spray nozzle assembly. The system includes a drainage system through which any remaining water and nutrients are able to return to the fluid reservoir. Water and nutrients are able to return to the fluid reservoir via a return pipe. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150305261 | THREE DIMENSIONAL VEGETATION GROWING SYSTEMS - Three-dimensional vegetation growing systems provide an enclosed hydroponic environment for growing plants. The system serves to uniformly expose the plants to nutrients, liquids, and light from multiple directions while the plant rotates. In some embodiments, the three-dimensional vegetation growing systems may include a system housing configured to form an enclosed hydroponic growing environment; at least one light source in the system housing, the at least one light source configured to emit light; a distribution portion in the system housing, the distribution portion configured to discharge a vegetation growth sustaining liquid; and at least one conveyor device in the system housing, the at least one conveyor device disposed in proximity to the distribution portion, the at least one conveyor device configured to support vegetation and rotate the vegetation in the system housing as the vegetation receives the vegetation growth sustaining liquid from the distribution portion and the light from the at least one light source. Other embodiments of the three-dimensional vegetation growing systems are also disclosed. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150313104 | Vertical Planter - A self contained decorative planter for cultivating and displaying plants that comprises; a power supply, a hollow structure for accepting plants oriented with the root or base of the plant facing the inside of the structure, a reservoir in contact with an ultrasonic transducer for producing a water or nutrient vapor to distribute throughout the inside of the hollow structure, and a lighting system in which light is directed towards the outside surface of the structure. The hollow structure may take on wide range of decorative shapes with plants artistically arranged throughout with the leaf or flower portions oriented outward. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150319947 | AEROPONIC SYSTEM - An aeroponic root system comprises a plant cell having a first root chamber coupled to a second root chamber. A perforated divider may be disposed between the first root chamber and the second root chamber. In some examples, a fluid delivery system may convey water, nutrients, oxygen (e.g., purified oxygen gas), and/or carbon dioxide to the plant according to corresponding delivery schedules. For instance, water and oxygen may be conveyed into the first and second root chambers via a main supply line. Carbon dioxide may be conveyed to a base of the plant via a carbon dioxide delivery ring. In some instances, the delivery schedules may be determined by a type of the plant and/or a growth stage of the plant. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150334929 | Self-Contained Aeroponic Growing Unit - A self-contained aeroponic grow unit includes a reservoir | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150334930 | MODULAR AEROPONIC GROWING COLUMN AND SYSTEM - A modular aeroponic growing column has an elongated first body, a fluid receiving cap, a fluid draining base cap, and a plurality of growing receptacles. The elongated first body includes a fluid receiving end, an opposite fluid draining end, an interior receiving space extending between the fluid receiving end and the fluid draining end, and a plurality of growing receptacle receiving openings positioned on the first body. The plurality of growing receptacles is positioned in the growing receptacle receiving openings. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150351339 | HYDROPONIC CONTAINER AND SYSTEM - A hydroponic fluid container is disclosed that includes a body having a bottom wall defining an aperture and an internal surface and at least one sidewall defining an internal surface, the internal surface of the at least one sidewall and the internal surface of the bottom wall defining a fluid-holding cavity, the internal surface of the bottom wall extending inwardly and downwardly, at a gentle slope, from a distal end of the internal surface of the at least one sidewall toward the aperture. The container also includes a drain in fluid communication with the aperture and a valve disposed therein. Additionally, the container has at least one support leg spacing an exit portion of the drain in an interposing relationship with a portion of the bottom wall and a distal end of the at least one support leg. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160021837 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING WATER AND OPTIONALLY NUTRIENTS TO ROOTS OF A PLANT AND METHOD OF USING - A system for providing water to the roots of a plant being grown in an aeroponic growth system includes small reservoirs containing water and a mist generator, wherein the mist generator provides mist under low pressure to a channel which directs the mist to the roots of the plant. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160029581 | Vertical Aeroponic Plant Growing Enclosure with Support Structure - A grow plant enclosure to maximize plant density for a given growing area has a perimeter frame, a first pane, and a second pane. The first pane is adjacently connected to the perimeter frame, while the second pane is removably attached to the perimeter frame opposite the first pane to form a hollow enclosure. A plurality of plug holder openings traverses through the first pane, and optionally the second pane, being designed to receive a plurality of plant holders for growing various plant types. A plurality of supply tubes traverse into the perimeter frame through a plurality of supply tube openings and each have a plurality of spray nozzles to deliver nutrient solution to the root zone of the plants retained in the plurality of plant holders. Excess nutrient solution is released through a drain fixture positioned about the bottom of the perimeter frame. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160044880 | PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM, PLANT CULTIVATION METHOD USING THE PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM - The object of this invention is to provide a plant cultivation system to efficiently supply the elements necessary for plant growth to the plant cultivation materials, which provides a cultivation environment for accelerating plant growth by supplying the elements necessary for plant growth, a cultivation method using the system and a production method for the system. This invention provides a plant cultivation system comprising a plant cultivation material, which provides a cultivation environment for accelerating plant growth by supplying the elements necessary for plant growth, and a container storing a liquid such as water, a nutrition solution and agrochemical products or a liquid supply tank storing a liquid such as water, a nutrition solution and agrochemical products in combination with tubing. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160057950 | SEQUENTIAL AND CYCLIC AEROPONIC SYSTEM - Embodiments generally relate to systems and methods for aeroponic plant growth involving closed loops of growing units linked by plumbing sections. The system comprises N growing units, where N is an integer greater than 1; and N−1 supply plumbing sections that each connects one of the growing units to another, such that a linear array of N growing units linked by supply plumbing sections is formed. The system further comprises one drain plumbing section connecting the Nth growing unit to the first growing unit, so forming a closed loop of N growing units linked by N−1 supply plumbing sections and the drain plumbing section; and an electronic cyclic sequencer. Each of the growing units comprises an enclosure containing a submersible pump and a spray manifold, the electronic cyclic sequencer being operatively connected to each of the N submersible pumps. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160057951 | EPIPHYTE GROWING SYSTEM WITH A SPIRALLY DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING GROOVE-SHAPED SPACE - An epiphyte growing system includes a plant container, a pre-shaped substrate plug and an epiphyte plant. The plant container and the pre-shaped substrate plug together define one or more groove-shaped spaces between a circumferential wall of the plant container and an outer wall of the pre-shaped substrate plug. Those one or more spaces are void of substrate material, and spiral downward along the circumferential and outer wall for one or more air roots of the epiphyte plant to grow there along. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160088810 | APPARATUS FOR GROWING PLANTS HYDROPONICALLY - An apparatus for growing plants hydroponically. The apparatus comprises a base or pot portion for receiving a growing media and plant. Formed beneath the base portion is a slotted downspout that is operative to allow water and nutrients into the base and allow the plant roots to grow in their natural orientation. A lid may also be provided, preferably having an aperture formed thereon, for forming a closure about the pot or base portion. In use, growing media and plant are placed in the base. The lid element is then placed upon the top portion of the base or pot and thereafter positioned into any reservoir of suitable size through which water and air will travel to feed the plant via the slotted downspout. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160120141 | Aeroponic Growing Column and System - An aeroponic growing column system is disclosed. The aeroponic growing column system includes a plurality of removable growing columns having an elongated body with a fluid receiving end, an opposite fluid draining end, an interior receiving space extending between the fluid receiving end and the fluid draining end, and a plurality of growing receptacle receiving openings positioned on the body. A plurality of growing receptacles are positioned in the growing receptacle receiving openings, and the aeroponic growing column system further includes a reservoir base having a first plurality of column receiving holes. The fluid draining end of each removable growing column is positioned in one of the first plurality of column receiving holes and supported by the reservoir base. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160128289 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM WITH ACTUATED ABOVE-PLANT PLATFORM - A hydroponic growth system may be integrated into a programmable system providing for the growth of plants. An upper section of a system may include a lighting system able to vary lighting characteristics such as the intensity or spectral content of light provided to the plants and atmospheric systems to control the temperature, flow, or humidity of air around the plants that are mounted on an actuated platform. A control system may execute a program to control the available systems including the actuated above-plant platform to programmably control the height or heights of the systems above plants. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160135395 | MODULAR HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - A hydroponic system has multiple interconnecting components, including a reservoir, a manifold that fills and drains the hydroponic system, a trunk that extends from the manifold, one or more branches that extend from the trunk, end caps that close the ends of the trunk and the branches, and optionally, extension sections for both the trunk and the branches. The trunk and the branches are constructed from a plurality of tubular sections that interconnect with one another using a levered locking system. An air line is integrated into an interior wall of the manifold and the trunk, and extends from the manifold through the trunk. The system is constructed of pre-assembled components, making it easy for a user to accommodate any size space. The modularity and interconnectivity of the system allows a user to easily and quickly perform maintenance and repairs without the use of tools. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160183488 | HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION APPARATUS AND HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION METHOD - To grow a plant which stores nutrients synthesized in an above-ground part into an underground part, a hydroponic cultivation apparatus waters the underground part. The hydroponic cultivation apparatus includes: a void portion housing the underground part while establishing a substantially sealed state; a sensor which detects an amount of moisture in the void portion at the underground part or around the underground part; an air conditioning fan which introduces outside air to the void portion and controls temperature and humidity inside the void portion; and a controller which controls the amount of moisture detected by the sensor by driving the air conditioning fan in such a way as to adjust an amount of the outside air or an introduction period of the outside air. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160192606 | HYDROPONIC PLANT KIT | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160198650 | Compact plant growing unit | 07-14-2016 |
| 20170231175 | PLANT GROWING SYSTEM | 08-17-2017 |
| 20090307973 | Vertically Integrated Greenhouse - A vertically-integrated greenhouse for growing plants in suspended trays. The design is particularly well-suited for installation in a double-skin façade of a building, or in an interior atrium, lobby, or similar structure. In addition to producing food, plants can reduce building maintenance costs by providing shade, air treatment, and evaporative cooling to building occupants. The vertically-integrated greenhouse involves the use of a dynamic movable array of plant trays as a mechanical shading device. The spacings and arrangements of the trays in the tray suspension system can be adjusted on both a diurnal basis and a seasonal basis to maximize plant light capture and building shading, thereby maximizing crop yield and building energy savings, or for esthetic considerations. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100236150 | PLANT IRRIGATION APPARATUS - A plant irrigation apparatus for providing a fluid to one or more plants includes a plurality of platforms that are disposed in an array. Each platform has a support surface that is disposed at a platform elevation. A fluid reservoir for containing the fluid is defined at least partially in between adjacent platforms of the plurality of platforms. At least one fluid-regulating structure is configured to maintain a maximum elevation for the fluid, wherein the maximum elevation for the fluid is lower than the platform elevation. A capillary mat is supported by the plurality of platforms. At least a portion of the capillary mat is disposed within the fluid reservoir below the maximum elevation of the fluid. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110067301 | Vertical Hydroponics System - A hydroponic system useful for providing a continuous flow nutrient solution to the roots of a plurality of plants. The system includes a tubular assembly of horizontally inclined members interconnected to each other at elbow joints, and comprising a plurality of cutouts configured to receive the roots of the plurality of plants, and having a top entry and a bottom exit. A pump is configured to pump the nutrient solution to the top entry of the tubular assembly, wherein the angles of the horizontally inclined members allow the solution to flow downward through the tubular assembly before exiting through the bottom to return to the pump. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20120285085 | MODULAR GARDENING SYSTEM - A system for modular gardening including a water module having a reservoir coupled to an aperture such that water in the reservoir flows out the water module via the aperture. The system also including a plant module having a housing having an aperture arranged to transfer water with another module and further having an open region on a top surface of the housing, a first conduit within the housing coupling the aperture and a regulator, a second conduit coupled to the regulator, the second conduit providing water to one or more water absorbent layers arranged atop the second conduit, and plant life at least partially embedded in at least one of the one or more water absorbent layers and receiving light through the open region. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130118073 | SOILLESS PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM - A modular soilless garden system for supporting a plant root cultivation medium (such as a substratum mat) is described. The system includes a platform with a subsurface temperature regulation network. The network facilitates passage of a gas or a liquid to regulate the temperature of the plant roots hosted in the cultivation medium. A plurality of foundations connect end to end to form the platform. Two circulation manifolds connect to the terminal ends of the platform to interconnect the distinct subsurface fluid passages. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130139439 | MODULAR GARDENING SYSTEM - A system for modular gardening including a water module having a reservoir coupled to an aperture such that water in the reservoir flows out the water module via the aperture. The system also including a plant module having a housing having an aperture arranged to transfer water with another module and further having an open region on a top surface of the housing, a first conduit within the housing coupling the aperture and a regulator, a second conduit coupled to the regulator, the second conduit providing water to one or more water absorbent layers arranged atop the second conduit, and plant life at least partially embedded in at least one of the one or more water absorbent layers and receiving light through the open region. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130232872 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - A hydroponic growing system including a nutrient reservoir and a planting tray having a perimeter air channel for floating on a liquid in the reservoir. A continuous planting trough is included in the planting tray for growing multiple plants in an un-segmented arrangement which is defined by a series of laterally spaced support arms extending across and underneath an opening in a support plate for carrying plant growth materials. The planting tray floats in the reservoir so that a majority of the planting trough is disposed above the liquid in the reservoir to allow for lateral air root growth. A flexible flange is carrier around the perimeter of the planting tray engaging the reservoir to form a light barrier between the planting tray and the reservoir. An air line passes into the reservoir which is connected to an air pump for introducing air into the liquid in the reservoir. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130255152 | HYDROPONIC PLANT CONTAINER WITH HIGHLY OXYGENATED NUTRIENT SOLUTION USING CONTINUOUS AIR INJECTION AND CONTINUOUS CORIOLIS EFFECT MIXING - A hydroponic plant container with a reservoir of “highly oxygenated” nutrient solution that is the result of continuous direct air injection into the bottom of the reservoir, at a specific range of trajectories, along with continuous Coriolis effect mixing. The highly oxygenated nutrient solution is used to provide a deep water culture for the lower section of the plant roots, to saturate the middle section of the plant roots with fine droplets of the highly oxygenated nutrient solution, and to saturate the growing media and the upper section of the plants roots with a continuous drip of the highly oxygenated nutrient solution. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20140069009 | HYDROPONIC CIRCULATION LIQUID SUPPLY DEVICE - A hydroponic circulation liquid supply device is composed of a tray body, a liquid supply platform and a motor. The tray body has a containing space for disposing a liquid supply platform. The liquid supply platform is formed with a liquid supply region and a guide passage region communicating with each other by disposing a first rib. The liquid supply region is disposed with a plurality of second ribs to form a liquid supply passage. A water collection region is further disposed in the tray body. The liquid supply region and the guide passage region have a section difference plane. The motor is engaged with the water collection region and the liquid supply region respectively to form a flowing circulation loop of transporting culture liquid, and the flowing speed of culture liquid can be slowed down. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140101999 | GROWING SYSTEM FOR HYDROPONICS AND/OR AEROPONICS - A growing unit includes a tub that receives plants and a nutrient solution. The base of the tub includes a plurality of channels that drain toward a peripheral channel that extends around the periphery of the tub base. The peripheral channel drains to an aperture that forms a drain. Nutrient solution for irrigating the plants can be provided into the tub through the aperture and, after an appropriate time, can be drained from the tub through the aperture. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140259919 | CONFIGURABLE MODULAR ROOFTOP FARMING SYSTEM - A modular hydroponic growth system and method for roof top farming. The system includes a nutrient solution reservoir and preferably at least one plant growth module. Each module may be repositioned upon a roof top to distribute higher weight-density components over strong points or legally specified areas of the roof. A frame preferably using industry standard components is joined with the system modules to increase the stability of a resulting aggregated structure. The water reservoir may alternatively be configured to circulate water through one or more growth modules or to simply deliver water through channels to the growth modules. The frame may optionally be affixed or attached to the roof top. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20170231167 | VERTICAL HYDROPONIC PLANT PRODUCTION APPARATUS | 08-17-2017 |
| 20170231168 | VERTICAL HYDROPONIC PLANT PRODUCTION APPARATUS | 08-17-2017 |
| 20130074408 | HYDROPONIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM - A low cost valve and system for automated ebb and flow irrigation utilizes a collapsible sleeve to control fluid flow direction. No external power, moving parts, or floats are needed to operate the valve, resulting in improved reliability, low operating cost, and minimal need for maintenance. The valve operates using feed pressure to close the drain when hydroponic nutrient solution is pumped into the cultivation chamber. The valve drains automatically once the pump is stopped, usually by means of a timer, and the spent hydroponic solution is recovered. The fill/drain cycle is repeated as needed to keep the plants moist, yet not waterlogged. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20160050862 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A HYDROPONIC GREENHOUSE GROWING ENVIRONMENT - A greenhouse growing environment has a distributed control system for selecting, monitoring, and administering hydroponic nutrient solution mixtures that are tailored to crop varieties of the greenhouse. The crop varieties are preselected based on location characteristics of the greenhouse and analysis results of source water. The analysis results indicate a nutrient composition of the source water. A predefined nutrient formulation is then automatically combined with the source water by a nutrient dispensing subsystem, to achieve a desired nutrient solution mixture that is applied to a hydroponic bay. A computational system automatically monitors the state of a hydroponic environment and directs input modules as programmed, in order to increase plant growth, plant quality, and volume of plant yield. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160100535 | Hydroponic Planting Tower With Horizontal Grow Platform - The present invention is directed towards an improvement to hydroponic systems using vertical platforms to cultivate plants. A horizontal platform, and system using the horizontal platform, designed to provide for plant growth in a soilless growth medium using an ebb and flow system to cultivate plants within the horizontal platform is provided. The horizontal platform uses a floating valve system to control the amount of fluid cycled through the horizontal grow platform. The present invention further provides for a device that converts a hydroponic vertical tower to a hydroponic device using a vertical tower platform which is designed to circulate nutrients for plant growth in a soilless growth medium and a horizontal platform designed to provide for plant growth in a soilless growth medium using an ebb and flow system to cultivate plants within the horizontal platform. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160192607 | HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION SYSTEM, AND PLANT FACTORY COMPRISING HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION SYSTEM AND EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM GREENHOUSE | 07-07-2016 |
| 20090255180 | Nutrient-holding and flow control system for in-line connection with water flow to plants or planters - A nutrient-holding and flow control system ( | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100269409 | Tray for hydroponics growing of plants and hydroponics tank having the tray - A hydroponics tray ( | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110120005 | HYDROPONIC PLANT GROWTH SYSTEMS WITH ACTIVATED CARBON AND/OR CARBONIZED FIBER SUBSTRATES - A method and apparatus for growing plants (P) hydroponically includes a plant substrate material ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120279127 | CASCADING PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM AND PLANT GROWTH TRAY - A plant growth container includes a tray, an inlet channel in the tray, a growth media retainer in the tray, one or more protrusions within the growth media retainer, an outlet channel connected to the growth media retainer, and a lid capable of being fixedly attached to the tray. The tray can be used in a hydroponic growth system for plants, where the system includes a container for growing plants. The container includes a tray, an inlet channel in the tray, a growth media retainer in the tray connected to the inlet channel, one or more protrusions in the growth media retainer, the protrusions capable of securing growth media from lateral movement, an outlet channel connected to the growth media retainer, and a lid. The system may include a reservoir for holding a liquid and a pump capable of pumping the liquid from the reservoir to the container. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120324789 | Hydroponics Applications and Ancillary Modifications to a Polyphasic Pressurized Homogenizer - Ancillary embodiments and modifications to a homogenizer unit (“PPH”), and methods of use directed to hydroponics. The apparatus includes a homogenizer body, one or more nutrient stream inlets, one or more water inlets, a mixing zone where the water stream is commingled with the nutrient stream, and a venturi within the body immediately downstream from the mixing zone such that the commingled streams are pulled into the venturi resulting in homogenization. The PPH components are insulated to maintain the aqueous nutrient solution at a cooled, below ambient temperature. Because the prepared aqueous nutrient solution is cooled, it may also have oxygen and/or nitrogen gas dissolved therein (e.g., introduced one of the streams introduced into the PPH. The resulting aqueous nutrient solution can be conveyed in its cooled state to roots of hydroponically grown plants to provide nutrients for the growth of the plants. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130118074 | HYDROPONIC MODULAR PLANTING SYSTEM - A hydroponic modular planting system includes individual growing modules, each having a combined growing chamber and plant supporting surface for growing plants hydroponically using a nutrient-rich solution. The individual growing modules can be stacked vertically and/or laterally to form a modular planting system built from any number of individual growing modules. The modular planting system can be formed into a large number of possible shapes and sizes and can therefore be conformed to a variety of growing environments. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20140007503 | Hydroponic Growing System - A hydroponic growing system for growing plants including a hydroponic vessel for retaining the aqueous nutrient solution. The hydroponic vessel is formed from plastic and has walls that define an interior water-containing compartment. The water containing compartment rests on a base so that the present invention is suitable for table-top use. In the interior of the water-containing compartment is a perforated barrier that spans the interior walls of the container, the barrier positioned parallel to the base. The perforated barrier permits the free flow of nutrient filled aqueous solution and oxygen therethrough. An air hose is connected to an air pump and is inserted into the hydroponic vessel through a grommet-outfitted air hose aperture. The air pump supplies aeration into the aqueous solution. Packages of pre-measured nutrients are supplied with the hydroponic growing system of the present invention which supply nutrients to the water solution. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140026481 | LIQUID FOAM PRODUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing liquid foam wherein the liquid foam is used to facilitate the delivery of nutrients to plants. The method and apparatus comprises a foam production unit ( | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140047767 | AQUAPONICS SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an aquaponics system and method. There is provided an aquaponics system including a tank ( | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140083008 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - A hydroponic growing system that comprises a plurality of parallel horizontal pipes, a vertical drain pipe, and a plurality of nutrient-delivering tubes. The horizontal pipes are adapted to support crops that receive nutrients from the nutrient-delivering tubes and grow in high density. The horizontal pipes have opposite first and second ends, as well as a plurality of openings along a length, and a plurality of pipe segments extending angularly from an outer surface. The vertical drain pipe has a plurality of angular pipe extensions along a length, which mate with one of the first and second ends of the horizontal pipes. The nutrient-delivering tubes have openings along a length and extend from the vertical drain pipe, branching through the pipe segments extending from the horizontal pipes. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140090295 | CULTIVATION POD - A cultivation pod includes a platform, a nutrient supply system, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The platform includes a supporting tray comprising channels, each having a nutrient-film, and a plant carrier positioned on the supporting tray, where the plant carrier lies in a plane when positioned on the supporting tray and is removable in a direction that lies in the plane without removing the supporting tray from the pod. The nutrient supply system feeds nutrient media to the supporting tray and the plant carrier is removable from the pod without disconnecting the nutrient supply system from the supporting tray. The LEDs provide light to the plant carrier when the plant carrier is positioned on the supporting tray, where the LEDs lie in a planar orientation and are unevenly distributed in the substantially planar orientation. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140182203 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GROWING PLANTS HYDROPONICALLY IN CONTAINERS - An apparatus is provided for growing plants hydroponically. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a plurality of containers each having a supply and a drain positioned above the supply. Methods of growing plants hydroponically in individual containers are also provided. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140182204 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GROWING PLANTS HYDROPONICALLY IN MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINERS - An apparatus is provided for growing plants hydroponically. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a plurality of containers each having a supply and a drain positioned above the supply. Methods of growing plants hydroponically in individual containers are also provided. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140283451 | HYDROPONIC ARRAY FOR THE INDIVIDUALIZED DELIVERY OF NUTRIENTS - Systems and methods configured to deliver fluids to an array of plant deliver different fluids to different plants or groups of plants. The fluids include one or more of nutrients, dyes, insecticides, and/or herbicides. Delivery may be controlled such that a graphic and/or image is depicted by an array of plants or groups of plants. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150040477 | AQUAPONIC GROWTH BUCKET - A device for growing vegetables and plants in aquaponic conditions is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of sheets, each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The plurality of sheets includes a plurality of protruded openings at the outer surface. The plurality of sheets are attached together and then rolled up to form a container like structure for growing plants. The plant seeds are inserted into the plurality of protruded openings. Then water is sprayed inside the container like structure directed away from the center and nutrients are sprayed directly to the roots of the plants. The device provides growth of plants in shorter time and maximum growing area in limited footage. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20160106115 | VEGETABLE PRESERVATION AND GROWING CASE AND VEGETABLE PRESERVATION METHOD - A ecological vegetable preservation method and an ecological vegetable preservation and growing case. The method includes circularly supplying a nutrient solution to a vegetable in a thermal insulation case body, and regulating temperature, humidity and/or illumination in the thermal insulation case body, so that the vegetable in the thermal insulation case body stays in a growth-retarded state or a slow growth state. Application of the present method and ecological vegetable preservation and growing case allows the growth state of the vegetable to be controlled, thus ensuring to the greatest extent the freshness of the vegetable. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160128288 | SELF-WATERING, SELF-LIGHTING HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - A self-watering and self-lighting hydroponic system is disclosed for optimal plant growth. The apparatus comprises of a reservoir that contains nutrient-rich aqueous solution, a structure that incorporates plant pods, a light system to optimally grow plants at desired wavelengths, and a power source. The growing medium and container may be self-standing or attached to another container in a modular fashion. A tube for transporting nutrient rich solution is connected to a reservoir in the base of the apparatus. The specified flow rate of the solution may be dictated by manual or app driven technology. The tube is connected to an elevated emitter and positioned so the solution disperses evenly throughout the system. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160143234 | TUBULAR GREENING UNIT - [Problem] There has been needed a greening unit in which watering is simple and flexibility in installation is high when arranging a number of plants in the vertical direction. | 05-26-2016 |
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| 20080229661 | Hydroponic plant nutrient circulation/distribution system - A hydroponic liquid nutrient circulation system which includes a plurality of liquid reservoirs, each with a sidewall opening that receives the shank of a split tee device that has separate liquid inlet and outlet passages for flow of liquids into, and out of, the internal space of the reservoirs. The system may include a controller reservoir connected to one or more of these liquid reservoirs. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080276534 | Devices and methods for growing plants by measuring liquid consumption - This invention provides adaptive growth technology, hydroponic and aeroponic gardens with adaptive growth technology, and methods for growing a plant or germinating a seed in with adaptive growth technology. An apparatus of this invention includes a vessel, a growing surface, a light source, a liquid measurement device, a controller in communication with the measurement device and a time that calculate the rate of consumption of the liquid in the vessel by seeds or plants and that adjust the liquid delivery rate, the liquid quality, the nutrient delivery rate, the nutrient quality, the photoradiation delivery rate, and/or the photoradiation quality based on the calculated rate of liquid usage. In an embodiment, the steps are performed automatically without human intervention. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090007486 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a system for growing plants hydroponically on a vertical wall. The system can be used to grow many different species of plants concurrently. The system comprises a specially designed wall together with an integrated and customizable automatic irrigation system for providing nutrients and water, with metered absorption of the nutrients and water by the plants and regulation of excess nutrients and water. The wall may be equipped with an automatic release system which releases the nutrients into the wail's absorbent covering. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090038221 | OUTDOOR GARDEN APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS - An outdoor garden apparatus may include a container for containing a plant growing medium therein and having an open top exposed to rainfall, a reservoir filled with nutrient enriched water, and a pump connected in fluid communication between the reservoir and the container. The outdoor garden apparatus may also include a rainfall sensor for detecting rainfall associated with the container, and a controller. The controller may cooperate with the pump for selectively flooding the nutrient enriched water into the container from the reservoir and thereafter draining the nutrient enriched water from the container back into the reservoir. The controller may selectively flood the nutrient enriched water based upon the rainfall sensor. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090064577 | Circulating growing apparatus for breeding and cultivating together - A circulating growing apparatus includes several circulating mechanisms, and cultivation troughs for cultivating plants; the circulating mechanisms are arranged in a breeding pool used to breed fishes/domestic birds, near to peripheries of the breeding pool, and will revolve 360° when they are powered; the circulating mechanisms each include several revolving support members spreading in the breeding pool; the cultivation troughs are each pivoted at two ends thereof to two adjacent ones of the revolving support members such that the cultivation troughs will come into contact with water in the breeding pool in order for the plants planted thereon to be nourished with nutrients in the water when the circulating mechanisms are revolving. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090107043 | Replaceable liners for hydroponic and non-hydroponic plant growth systems - The present invention discloses replaceable liners for maintaining clean conditions for use in artificial plant cultivation systems, through inexpensive and quickly installable tray and or reservoir disposable/recyclable liners. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090126268 | Multifold Oxygen Measurement Device - The invention relates to a plant cultivating environment comprising: an oxygen sensing arrangement for sensing an oxygen level in said environment. According to the invention, said oxygen sensing arrangement comprises a base plate for underlying a substrate; and a plurality of oxygen sensors each positioned on said base plate at a predetermined position for sensing a local oxygen level in said substrate. In this way, a water irrigation strategy can be based on sensed levels at a plurality of positions. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090126269 | Apparatus for growing living organisms - An apparatus for growing living organisms having at least one growing unit adapted to receive at least one living organism, a source of fluid, a conduit operably connecting the source of fluid and the growing unit in fluid supplying relation, and at least one system for supplying the requirements by which the living organism can grow in the growing unit. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090265986 | Helical Plant Growing System - A helical plant growing system for efficiently growing various types of plants. The helical plant growing system generally includes a reservoir, a support column including a passageway, wherein the support column is fluidly connected to the reservoir. A pump is fluidly connected between the reservoir and the support column. A plant bed extends outwardly from the support column opposite the reservoir, wherein the plant bed is comprised of a helical configuration. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090277088 | Expandable Hydroponic Growing System - An expandable hydroponic growing system comprising a multiple of upper bases, lower bases and bars connecting the bases in a fashion that the upper bases (and lower bases) can be conveniently pulled together or pushed farther apart. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090313894 | AIR PUMPED NUTRIENT FLUID HYDROPONIC GROWING AND AERATING SYSTEM - A hydroponic growing system utilizes a single air pump to pressurize a sealed nutrient container, where a water-based nutrient fluid is initially forced up a nutrient coupling to a hydroponic planter growing bed. After the nutrient fluid from the sealed nutrient container falls below an input of the nutrient coupling, air from the air pump continues to bubble up through the fluid coupling, thereby oxygenating both the nutrient fluid and the more highly elevated hydroponic planter growing bed. After a controlled frequency and duration of air pump activation, the air pump is deactivated, whereupon the nutrient fluid drains back to the lower elevation sealed nutrient container by gravity. A small orifice acts to depressurize the otherwise sealed nutrient container, allowing the return of the nutrient fluid. The extremely modest energy requirements of the system easily allow off-grid operation using photovoltaic cells charging rechargeable batteries that power the system. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100199555 | Urban Farm/The Urban Garden - A growing system for growing plants may include a nutrient container for containing nutrient fluid; a first plant container for growing the plants in the nutrient fluid; and at least a second plant container for growing the plants in the nutrient fluid. The first plant container and the second plant container may be connected by a communication passageway and the first plant container may include a float sensor switch to detect an overflow of the first plant container. The first plant container may include a return pump device, and the first plant container and the second plant container may include a mesh insert. The nutrient container may include a Y valve device, and the nutrient container may include a reservoir pump device. The nutrient container may include a first timer device for delivering the nutrient fluid to the first plant container, and the nutrient container may include a second timer device for returning the nutrient fluid. The nutrient container may be connected to the first plant container by a fill and return passageway, and the nutrient container may include a float valve device. The nutrient container may include an anti-siphon valve and an anti-siphon failsafe check valve. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100251612 | Fluid And Nutrient Delivery System And Associated Methods - A system and method for efficiently delivering an aqueous solution to plants includes a microporous hydrophobic tubing coated with a hydrophilic polymer that has a delivery portion positionable adjacent a root system of a plant and a lumen for channeling an aqueous solution from an inlet to the delivery portion. The tubing along the delivery portion has a porosity adapted for permitting a flow of the aqueous solution therethrough when acted upon by a surfactant root exudate generated by the roots due to water stress. A pressure regulating device is upstream of the tubing's inlet, and a reservoir adapted for holding the aqueous solution therein is situated in fluid communication with an upstream end of the pressure regulating device. Additional tubing can be provided for channeling a nutrient solution to the plant roots. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110056132 | GROWING SYSTEM FOR HYDROPONICS AND/OR AEROPONICS - A growing unit includes a tub onto which may be received a lid that receives a plurality of plant cuttings. The plant cuttings are received such that the roots extend into a cavity defined by the tub. A pump unit and production manifold distributes nutrient solution as a mist into the tub cavity, thereby feeding the plant cuttings. The tub unit has an external fan module that forces air into the tub cavity. A recess in the outer surface of the tub extends underneath the tub. The recess directs air from the fan module to the base of the tub where a well receives the pump. Air circulating around the well removes heat produced by the pump from the growing unit and helps maintain a desired temperature within the unit. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110131880 | AQUAPONIC SYSTEM FOR VEGETABLE AND FISH PRODUCTION - The invention relates to an aquaponic facility with closed water circulation, including at least one aquaculture unit and at least one hydroponic unit, characterized in that the aquaculture unit has at least one water outlet which is functionally connected with the hydroponic unit by a one-way valve such that water from the aquaculture unit can be supplied to the hydroponic unit, and the hydroponic unit has at least one cold trap, wherein the at least one cold trap is functionally connected with the aquaculture unit in such a way that the water obtained from the at least one cold trap can be supplied to the aquaculture unit, as well as its use. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110296757 | Portable Hydroponic Terrace Cart - A hydroponics apparatus for growing plants. The apparatus includes a frame attached to a base; the frame includes a frame member having an angled portion at an angle with respect to the base. A plurality of substantially parallel tubes are attached to the angled portion of the frame member, so that the tubes are terraced with respect to each other. Connectors connect the tubes at the ends thereof, thereby forming a single serpentine path for fluid flow. A reservoir is connected to an end of the lowermost tube, for collecting fluid flowing from the tubes. A pump is provided for pumping the fluid into the tubes. In various embodiments, the angled portion of the frame member is at an angle of approximately 45° elevation with respect to the base, and the tubes have netpots for holding the plants. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120000128 | MODULAR HYDROPONIC GROWING UNIT - A hydroponic growing unit is provided, the hydroponic growing unit comprising a substantially cylindrical frame adapted to receive a plurality of substantially vertically mounted racks therein, each rack being suitable for receiving a growing medium thereto; a light source disposed in the frame; and an irrigation system adapted to collect a fluid to a remote reservoir and draw the fluid on the growing medium. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120005958 | Hydroponic Plant Growing System - A hydroponic system is provided that employs a bag formed of generally flat plastic tubing. Each bag includes a plurality of growing spaces that are defined by barriers that interconnect a first surface of the bag to a second surface of the bag. The barriers are non-continuous such that at least one channel is provided between adjacent growing spaces. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120023821 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - A hydroponic system consists of a hydroponic tank, a carrier or carriers for carrying or growing plants, a float or floats, and a supplementary lifting unit. The supplementary lifting unit includes a take-up mechanism having a small reel and one or multiple large reels configured subject to the circumference ratio of 1:≧1 so that increasing the fluid level in the hydroponic tank to lift or lower the float one unit-height causes the carriers and the plants thereof to be lowered or lifted one unit-height plus the height corresponding to the circumference ratio between the large reel and the small reel for enabling the roots, stems and leaves of the growing plants to be dipped in the nutrient solution in the hydroponic tank or exposed to the outside air. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120102833 | Fluid Nutrient Delivery System and Associated Methods - A method for efficiently delivering an aqueous solution to plants includes positioning a distal portion of a microporous hydrophobic tubing coated with a hydrophilic polymer adjacent a root system of a plant and channeling an aqueous solution from an inlet to the distal portion through a lumen. The tubing along the distal portion has a porosity adapted for permitting a flow of the aqueous solution therethrough when acted upon by a surfactant root exudate generated by the roots due to water stress. The aqueous solution is held in a reservoir, from which it can be channeled to the hydrophilic device's inlet. A nutrient solution can also be channeled to the plant roots via additional tubing. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120144740 | PURE-Grown totally concealed clean room vegetable factory - Plant roots are moved by various means and sometimes exposed to air within a clean room system of plant production. A tub and lid system of plant containment and plant care may be integrated into a rack system which may be contained within a clean room environment devoid of bugs, environmental deviations, pollution and other contaminates found in a typical organic system of the prior art. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120272574 | Optimization of Circulation of Fluid in an Algae Cultivation Pond - Provided herein are exemplary algae cultivation ponds having the circulation of fluid optimized for such factors as decreased energy consumption, decreased predators/competitors, decreased or eliminated flow deadzones (i.e. stagnant regions), and increased algae biomass production, such as for the production of biofuels and other algae-based products. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120297679 | FARM IN A BOX - A vertical gardening apparatus with an outer shell enclosing an inner structure and liquid dispensing system that allows plants to grow on a vertical surface with minimum maintenance. Multiple vertical gardening apparatus may also be arranged together in aesthetically pleasing patterns on a wall. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130000199 | HYDROCULTURE POT - Disclosed is a hydroculture pot that can store an optimum amount of water at which a water level is appropriate for a depth of roots. A soil culture pot, having a supply and drainage hole that enables supplying and draining of water in a bottom portion, is used and a partitioning wall, vertically partitioning an interior of the pot main body in a watertight manner to store an optimum amount of water at which a water level is appropriate for a depth of roots of a spider plant, is disposed at an inner circumferential surface of a pot main body. An interior of the pot main body is filled with hydroculture soil and the optimum amount of water is stored in the pot main body so that the water level appropriate for the depth of roots of spider plant planted in the pot main body is a maximum level. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130036669 | APPARATUS FOR GROWING PLANTS HYDROPONICALLY - An apparatus for growing plants hydroponically. The apparatus comprises a base or pot portion for receiving a growing media and plant. Formed beneath the base portion is a slotted downspout that is operative to allow water and nutrients into the base and allow the plant roots to grow in their natural orientation. A lid may also be provided, preferably having an aperture formed thereon, for forming a closure about the pot or base portion. In use, growing media and plant are placed in the base. The lid element is then placed upon the top portion of the base or pot and thereafter positioned into any reservoir of suitable size through which water and air will travel to feed the plant via the slotted downspout. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130067813 | Vertical Hydroponic Plant Production Apparatus - A vertical hydroponic plant production apparatus for allowing vertical hydroponic greenhouse crop production is provided. The apparatus comprises a hollow grow tube having a front face, a back face, an open first end, and an open second end. A slot is formed in the front face of the grow tube with the slot having a width equal to only a portion of a width of the front face. A media material is insertable into the grow tube. The slot allows the front face to expand outward during insertion of the media material and biased inward against the media material once the media material is inserted. The grow tube is positionable in either a horizontal position, vertical position, or any position between the horizontal position and the vertical position allowing inclined, multi-angled crop production and multi-storied conveyor style crop production. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130067814 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - The invention relates to a hydroponic system and method. In various embodiments the hydroponic system and method includes modular plant containers in communication with a fluid reservoir and with one another. Such containers may be hung in vertical columns in window gardens. The containers may be made from low-impact or recycled materials, such as water bottles. The system includes a vertical fluid circuit and an air introduction assembly for supplying water, air and nutrients from the reservoir to the containers. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130133260 | GREEN WALL SYSTEM - The system is based on placing on the façade a suitably anchored metal structure to which is fixed a plastic panel supporting geomesh layers that constitute support for the plants. At the top of these geomesh layers drip irrigation nozzles are arranged, supplied by a water recirculation pipe, and excess water is collected in a channel, which is then filtered, analysed, supplemented with fertilizer and acids, all under computer control. There is also the option to empty the recirculation circuit and add new water treated by reverse osmosis from a tank. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130152469 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a hydroponic system, which comprises at least a hydroponic tank and at least a level adjustment tank. The hydroponic tank and the level adjustment tank are respectively provided with at least a carrier for carrying or growing plants and at least a float. Each carrier and float is linked by a linkage mechanism. The summed fluid level of the level adjustment tank is much smaller than that of the hydroponic tank, so by filling or discharging a small amount of an adjustment solution in or out of the level adjustment tank, the height of the float in the level adjustment tank can be altered with the elevation of the fluid level; as such, the level adjustment tank can greatly save the required water amount and shorten the operation time of a water pump. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130283689 | HYDROPONIC METHOD AND SYSTEM - A hydroponic pond is provided that has a depth preferably in the approximate range of from 24 inches to 36 inches. This depth of pond water provides a volume of water that increases thermal stability of the hydroponic pond. A nutritional formulation is developed in view of an analysis of a source water make-up for combination with the source water to achieve a desired chemical and nutritional mix. The nutritional formulation and the source water are then combined and placed within a hydroponic pond. A computational system is provided that monitors the state of a hydroponic environment and directs input modules as programmed and in order to sponsor plant growth, plant quality and volume of plant yield. | 10-31-2013 |
| 20130326950 | Vertical Agricultural Structure - Disclosed are modular and stackable cultivation systems and growth bays, and purpose built structures including the systems and bays that are adaptable for crop cultivation and find use for methods of agricultural growth using soil, hydroponic, or aeroponic-based systems. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130340338 | Hydroponic Device for Liquid Supply - The present invention is to provide a hydroponic device for liquid supply, which includes a plate, a bottle and a pump. The plate has an open space for filing liquid therein, and a diversion panel is mounted in the open space to separate a first flume, a second flume and a connection set. The bottle pours the liquid (e.g. culture solution) slowly into the plate via breaking through the surface tension of water. The motor is connected to the second flume and the connection set to pump the liquid, and the first flume introduces the liquid into the second flume through the connection set, to form a circulating fluid loop. As such, the present invention achieves the purposes of reducing the losses of water and nutrient for hydroponic culture such that the liquid can be utilized repeatedly via flowing through the circulating loop to accelerate the growing of plants. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140000163 | WATER CULTURE HYDROPONICS SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140013664 | Vertical Farming Turbine - A ferrous wheel framework will be used to grow farming crops. This vertical farming method allows for less land usage, less machinery, less water usage, fewer pesticides and provides a new form of renewable energy. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140020294 | Out of the Earth Plant Re Grounding Rod - 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 | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140026482 | INTEGRATED TRELLIS MACHINE - An integrated trellis machine for growing systems. The trellis machine comprises a framework which supports a shroud such that the shroud defines a growing area within the interior of the trellis machine. A nutrient delivery system supplies nutrients to vegetation as it grows within the growing area. A lighting system supplies light to the vegetation and includes a source of light which is housed within a casing. The casing is supported within the growing area and forms a conduit having ends which are open to the exterior of the growing area. A trellis is supported by the framework and located within the growing area between the nutrient delivery system and the source of light The trellis forms a barrier between the vegetation and the source of light and the trellis is shaped so as to redirect the growth of the vegetation as the vegetation grows. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140033609 | EXPANDABLE PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM - An expandable plant growth system by which different varieties of plants and plant clones can be grown indoors with neither seeds nor soil. The plant growth system includes a plurality of tiers that are stacked one above the other. Each tier includes a water support tray that surrounds a hollow plant support frame. A root irrigation channel runs around each of the water support trays. Water is pumped from a reservoir to the root irrigation channels around the water support trays. The plant support frame retains the plants such that the roots thereof are held within the root irrigation channels to receive water and nutrients therefrom. Water is returned to the reservoir under the influence of gravity by a series of water transfer tubes which connect the root irrigation channels to each other and to the reservoir. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140083009 | CONTAINER - A container for stacking with an alike container for use in hydroponics, the container includes a base and a side wall extending from the base and defining an opening, the side wall having an inner profile and an outer profile, the inner profile interfits with the outer profile when the container is in a stacked relationship with an alike container, and wherein the inner profile includes at least one formation located at a height from the base of the container, and the outer profile includes at least one abutment for engaging the formation of an alike container when stacked therein, and when in use, the container can be stacked with an alike container in a nesting relationship such that one container forms a receiver and the other forms a nester that is positioned in a lowered operative position within a receiver, and the relative positions of the containers can be adjusted by locating the at least one abutment of the outer profile of the nester on the at least one formation of the receiver and thereby supporting the nester in an raised operative position. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140144079 | PLANT CULTURING EQUIPMENT - A plant culturing equipment is composed of a plurality of planting walls, a plurality of lamp racks and a circulation fluid supply component, wherein the planting walls are mutually disposed in parallel, and the lamp rack is disposed relative to the planting walls to supply light source to the colonization board. The circulation fluid supply component is composed of connecting a plurality of fluid supply members, a fluid collection member, a plurality of pipes and a motor so as to form a circulation loop for the culture fluid. The fluid supply member is disposed onto the colonization board and fastened to the planting walls. The culture fluid is circularly utilized to supply plants. The plants are illuminated by the light source of the lamp board to replace natural light so as to control the speed of growing plants. The colonization board is pulled and pushed by the first sliding component. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140144080 | Production of deschampsia antartica in bioreactors - This invention discloses a process for the propagation and survival of | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140165468 | PLANT GROWING SYSTEM - Systems and associated apparatus and methods are described for growing plants in a dense and efficient manner in an indoor environment using artificial light. The systems are configured to hold a high density of plants at a relatively close, substantially fixed distance from a light fixture that provides artificial light for growth of the plants. As the plants grow, the plants are transferred to one or more following stations or stages, each of which is configured to hold the now larger plants at the same relatively close, substantially fixed distance from a light fixture. By providing multiple stages to accommodate plant growth, and maintaining the close positioning of the plants to the light fixtures, the impact of the artificial light on the growth of the plants is maximized and the efficiency of the electrical energy use is increased. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140190079 | HYDROPONICS RESERVOIR WITH BOTTOM MOUNTED DRAINAGE SYSTEM - A hydroponics reservoir having a liquid reservoir, one or multiple drainage bowls attached to the bottom of the liquid reservoir, a pipe, a tube fitting, or a threaded fitting can be attached to each drainage bowl; the hydroponics reservoir can further comprise a bottom support strip, at least one reinforce strip, and at least one ducting hole wherein the pipe or the tube attached to the fittings can be fitted through the ducting hole. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140196367 | HYDROPONICS ATTACHMENT AND HYDROPONICS KIT - The hydroponics attachment capable of steady growing of even taproot-type plant and easy plant relocation includes: the cap member with the opening at its top, which is detachably screwed, via the threaded portion, on the mouth of the drink bottle; the bottomed cylinder-shaped case body fitted in the opening; and the water-holding element placed in the case body for absorbing water in the drink bottle, so that hydroponics can be done with absorbed water. The single-piece water-holding element is made of a plurality of aligned filaments. The case body has, at its bottom, the insertion hole for guiding the plant's root growing downward through the water-holding element to go under the case body. The opening dimension of the insertion hole is smaller than the outer dimension of the water-holding element. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140215920 | HYDROPONIC APPARATUS AND COLLECTING DEVICE THEREOF - A hydroponic apparatus and a collecting device are provided. The collecting device includes at least two hollow containers, a connection part and two handles. Each of the hollow containers has an interior adapted to be stuffed with a porous adsorption material. The connection part is adapted to physically connecting one of the hollow containers to next one of the hollow containers in order. The two handles are disposed on the outermost two of the hollow containers. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140230326 | Apparatus for growing living organisms - An apparatus for growing living organisms having at least one growing unit adapted to receive at least one living organism, a source of fluid, a conduit operably connecting the source of fluid and the growing unit in fluid supplying relation, and at least one system for supplying the requirements by which the living organism can grow in the growing unit. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140237897 | Means And Methods for Growing Plants in High Salinity Or Brackish Water - A method of growing plants in high salinity is hereby presented. The method comprises steps of obtaining a pressurised cultivation system (PCS) having a pressure vessel for growing at least one plant on a media or substrate, the pressure vessel housing at least the roots of said at least one plant, a source of saline water and a high pneumatic pressure production unit operatively connected to said pressure vessel for providing higher than ambient pressure to said pressure vessel, thereby maintaining said roots of said at least one plant under high pressure during growth, planting a plant in the pressure vessel such that at least a portion of said roots are hermetically sealed within said pressure vessel, providing saline or brackish water to said media and pressurising said vessel. Systems and devices for the above are described. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140259920 | LED LIGHT TIMING IN A HIGH GROWTH, HIGH DENSITY, CLOSED ENVIRONMENT SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a high growth, high density, closed environment growing system and methods thereof. A method of accelerating plant cell growth in a growing system may include adjusting the lighting in accordance with an identified plant growth stage. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140259921 | Aquaponic System - An aquaponic system for growing organic materials and farming fish comprising a grow bed, a piping system, and a tank. The grow bed is filled with media. Water fills the grow bed via a water-in piping system. Water drains from the grow bed via a water-out piping system. Water drained from the grow bed will be directed into a tank filled with aquatic organisms. The aquatic organisms with create nutrient-rich organic waste that mixes with the water in the tank. The nutrient-rich water is directed from the tank, through a filter, and into the water-in piping system. The water-in piping system directs the water into the grow bed. The organic materials in the grow bed absorb the nutrients and naturally filter the organic waste from the water. The filtered water is directed back into the fish tank. The circulation of water through the system is then repeated as many times as desired. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283452 | PHOTOSYNTHETIC GROW MODULE AND METHODS OF USE - A photosynthetic grow module including a fully enclosed ISO container, within which resides a removable cartridge including a lighting system and hydroponic system, is described. The removable cartridges are configured to be readily removed from within an ISO container for planting and harvesting, and readily inserted into an ISO container for growing. The removable cartridges are typically removed from and inserted into an ISO container by use of a fork lift or crane. The photosynthetic grow modules are typically adapted to stack and interlock one atop another, without requiring additional framework or other support structure. Each photosynthetic grow module can include its own heat pump for independent heating and cooling of individual modules, and the units can have a coating within which ceramic microspheres and aluminum flakes are embedded. Lighting systems can include fluorescent lamps combined with LED lamps. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140290137 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - An indoor plant growing system and a method of using the same. The system includes a base defining an interior compartment, a mast extending upwardly from the base, a first arm extending outwardly from the mast, a cable hanging downwardly from the first arm, one or more pots engaged on the cable, and a water delivery system connecting a water supply and the uppermost pot. The water supply preferably is a reservoir disposed inside the base's compartment. A pump pushes water from the reservoir, through pipes and thereby delivers the same to the uppermost pot. Water drains from the uppermost pot through a hose to a pot disposed there below and so on down the group of pots. In each pot the plant is retained in a plant basket which is suspended within a shell in such a way the plant's roots are retained within water accumulated within the pot. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140318012 | PLANT GROWING DEVICE - A plant growing device | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140325909 | Permeable Three Dimensional Multi-Layer Farming - To achieve food and energy security a transformational three dimensional multilayer farming, multilevel farming (MLF) is required. This is path to eliminating the conflict of “food vs. biofuel” and achieving both food and energy security. However, this goal is only realizable if such 3D MLF systems are economically viable. Each layer in the MLF system comprises at least one string of SanSSoil Growth Elements each of which carries out multiple functions to sustain plant growth. In addition, all the layers comprise permeability features enabling sharing of resources to minimize the initial capital cost and the variable cost of consumables: i)—light permeable layers so that minimum artificial lights are used and shared throughout; ii) roots and shoots of plants in each layer share space of roots and shoots of adjacent layers achieving vertical space compression; and iii) the layers are permeable to nutrient fluids to minimize fluid delivery sources. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140325910 | Traveling Seed Amplifier, TSA, Continuous Flow Farming of Material Products, MP - A novel continuous flow farming method for the production of material products is introduced. It is based on 3D SansSoil, (soil-less) mobile multi-layer architecture comprising the traveling seed amplifier, TSA concept, which features the continuous planting of seed mass m | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150007498 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - A self contained hydroponic system is provided comprising a large reservoir, a small media pot contained within the larger reservoir, a submerged water pump, an air pump, and a T-shaped manifold for transferring water to the media in the media pot. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150040478 | Plant Growing Apparatus - According to certain embodiments, an apparatus for rotating a plurality of plants in and out of a nutrient solution and around a light source, wherein the row of plants is affixed at a specified angle to ensure proper nourishment for the plants, the rows having apertures to hold the plants and annular cross sections to house the nutrient solution, and a driving device to set the apparatus in motion. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150052810 | PLANT GROWTH WEIGHT MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENT AND METHOD THEREOF - The weight measurement instrument comprises a support frame, a plant holder, and a load cell. The plant holder is assembled with the support frame and has an upper opening and a lower opening, a hydroponic plant can be planted in the plant holder and grow towards the upper opening and the lower opening; the load cell is fixed with the support frame and is used for measuring the total weight of the hydroponic plant automatically. A method for measuring the total weight of the hydroponic plant automatically is also provided. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150113875 | Apparatus and Method for Optimizing Delivery of Nutrients in a Hydroponics System - A method and apparatus for improving nutrient delivery to plants in a hydroponics system is disclosed. A farming assembly in accordance with the various embodiments of the present invention include a frame ( | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150121757 | WATERING DEVICE - An example arrangement includes a vessel, a foam block positioned within the vessel, and a watering device positioned at least partially within the foam block. The watering device may include a reservoir portion positioned outside the foam block and a stem portion in fluid communication with the reservoir portion, the stem portion having one or more holes positioned within the foam block. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150128495 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL PLANTING SYSTEM - A multifunctional planting system includes a supporter and a spraying device. The supporter includes a base and a plurality of lateral walls. The lateral walls are bent from the base to form a sunken structure for storing nutrient solution. The spraying device is disposed on the supporter. The spraying device includes an accommodating structure, a buckling component and a piezoelectric component. The nutrient solution is accommodated inside the accommodating structure. The buckling component passes through the accommodating structure. The piezoelectric component is disposed on a hollow portion of the buckling component. A plurality of tiny apertures are formed on the piezoelectric component. The piezoelectric component receives an electronic signal to generate oscillation. The oscillation transforms the liquid nutrient solution inside the accommodating structure into the gaseous nutrient solution. The gaseous nutrient solution is sprayed via the plurality of tiny apertures, and is condensed to flow into the sunken structure. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150135593 | HYDROPONICS APPARATUS - A hydroponics apparatus includes a plurality of rails, a plurality of chambers formed beneath the plurality of rails, a plurality of pod inserts disposed on the upper surfaces of the plurality of rails, a plurality of air lines, and a plurality of hoses. The upper surface of each of the plurality of rails is angled upward relative to a horizontal plane. Each of the plurality of pod inserts is configured to receive a plant. Each of the plurality of air lines is disposed in a rail of the plurality of rails, and the plurality of air lines are configured to transport air through the plurality of chambers. Each of the plurality of hoses is disposed in a rail of the plurality of rails and includes a plurality of atomization sprayers. The plurality of atomization sprayers are configured to spray a solution within the plurality of chambers. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150289463 | HYDROPONIC GROW SYSTEM - A hydroponic grow system for growing plants. The system includes a main reservoir, at least one plant reservoir that includes a spray head and a fill pump. The fill pump fills the at least one plant reservoir by pumping a water and nutrient mixture into the plant reservoirs through a spray head. A controller drains the water and nutrient mixture from the at least one plant reservoir and a control reservoir in a predetermined manner such that a siphon is created to provide a flow of the water and nutrient mixture to the at least one plant reservoir. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150296724 | DOUBLE VERTICAL HANGING UNIT, IN THE FORM OF POUCHES, FOR HYDROPONIC PLANT CULTIVATION, PANEL OF DOUBLE VERTICAL HANGING UNITS, IN POUCH FORM, AND GREENHOUSE STRUCTURE - The present invention relates to a modular panel and structure of a double vertical hanging unit, in the form of geotextile felt pouches, for hydroponic plant or vegetable cultivation, which comprises a vertical panel with a plurality of double vertical hanging units, in the form of geotextile felt pouches for hydroponic cultivation, a structure with a plastic cover and fixed zenithal ventilation for forming a greenhouse, and the system for the construction thereof. The object of the present invention is to provide a type of vertical panel and greenhouse that is totally different from those that currently exist on the market, by virtue of a novel, simple internal structure, the main feature of which combines the advantages of various of the vertical panels and greenhouses that exist on the market, but with a smaller number of components and with greater efficiency. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150296726 | AQUAPONICS SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention are directed to aquaponics system. The aquaponics system may be comprised of a pole assembly comprising a pole having one or more pole cups affixed to the pole in a vertical orientation; an aquaculture assembly comprising a tank having a pole anchor centered therein, wherein the pole anchor is configured to receive a bottom portion of the pole, a plurality of struts configured to stabilize the pole within the tank, and at least one tank cover positioned at an opening of the tank; and a hydroponic assembly comprising one or more grow pans, wherein the one or more grow pans are removably coupled with the pole assembly, and at least one tray positioned within at least one grow pan. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150305259 | DEVICE FOR DOMESTIC HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150305260 | ROTATING VERTICAL RACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GROWING PLANTS - A rotating vertical racking system for growing plants, the system comprising: a frame; a drive mechanism coupled to said frame; and a plurality of racking trays coupled to said drive mechanism, each of said racking trays being capable of supporting at least one plant; wherein said drive mechanism is configured to rotate said plurality of racking trays. The system may be powered by water. A method of growing plants using the system is also disclosed. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150313103 | HYDROPONICS APPARATUS AND HYDROPONICS METHOD - Provided is a hydroponics apparatus configured to grow a plant body having a taproot and lateral roots. The hydroponics apparatus includes: a supporting portion configured to support the plant body; a taproot feeding portion configured to feed the taproot by spraying a liquid onto the taproot; a lateral root feeding portion configured to feed the lateral roots by soaking the lateral roots in the liquid; and a controller configured to adjust at least one of a cycle and a length of time of spray by the taproot feeding portion. In the hydroponics apparatus, the controller limits an amount of liquid sprayed onto the taproot to an amount needed for the taproot. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150319946 | Hydroponic Growing Pot with Integrated Plant Support and Method for Growing Supported Hydroponic Plants. - A hydroponic growing pot with an integrated plant support that is removable and also a method of the hydroponic growing of a plant with permanent stability for the life of the plant. Specifically, a hydroponic growing pot intended to hold a growing medium substrate and having apertures for liquid communication in its sidewall and bottom and rim located on its upper edge. The rim allows the pot to be lowered into a liquid holding reservoir and suspended on the top of the reservoir. The pot has an elevated mount adapted to receive a plant support holder in rigid and locked connection, the plant support holder with a base portion and a stalk portion. The plant support holder has a hollow channel that runs through the length of the stalk portion and the base portion for the insertion of a plant support to be attached to a plant. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150327451 | Hydroponic Cultivation Kit - A hydroponic cultivation kit enables taking a plant seedling, intact in its planting soil, out of a growth pot and replanting it. Within a growth pot prepared in advance, a plant seedling or the like planted in soil is taken out of the growth pot together with the soil and cultivated in a culture solution. The hydroponic cultivation kit is furnished with: foam stone for surrounding the soil periphery of the plant taken out from the growth pot; a retaining mesh pot for retaining the plant with its soil periphery surrounded by the foam stone; and a buoyant member for floating the mesh pot in culture solution inside a water-tank unit. The mesh pot has perforations such as to prohibit the foam stone from passing through it, yet meanwhile permit passage of roots jutting out from the plant. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150334928 | TRELLIS SYSTEM SUPPORT MEMBER AND HYDROPONIC TRELLIS SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - An annular support member is provided for use in connection with a hydroponic growing container. In one embodiment, the support member has a circular ring shape with a plurality of stake support recesses formed therein and arranged in spaced relation therearound, each of the recesses being configured to supportively receive an end portion of an elongated stake therein. The recesses may be formed either as blind holes which are closed on the bottom end thereof, or may be formed as through holes. The support member may also include a plurality of cylindrical collars, with each of the recesses formed inside one of the cylindrical collars. And a plurality of reinforcing webs interconnecting each of the cylindrical collars with adjacent portions of the respective walls. The support member may be provided as part of a modified bucket lid. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150342132 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF STIMULATING ETHANOL PRODUCTION AND GROWTH OF AQUATIC PLANTS - Methods and systems for growing aquatic plants and collecting, purifying, and/or extracting ethanol produced during anaerobic metabolism by aquatic plants are provided. The system includes a cell containing water and an aquatic plant, an ethanol extraction assembly in fluid communication with the cell for removing ethanol from the water. Ethanol is released by the aquatic plant by initiating an anaerobic process in the plant such as by regulating the photosynthesis inducing light that reaches the aquatic plant. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150342133 | Hydroponics processes with high growth rates - A system and method for a hydroponics farm comprising a light source, a container filled with a liquid medium, a plate support positioned above the container comprising a foam support, wherein the foam support supports a plant at a stem portion. The foam supports may allow ease of transfer of the plants among a plurality of plate supports. The system and method may comprise exposing an upper portion of a plant root to ambient air while a tip of the root is in contact with the liquid medium to obtain nutrients. The system and method may also comprise periodically raising the level of the liquid medium, spreading a plant density, and oscillating the plant to promote growth. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150366150 | INDOOR/OUTDOOR HYDROPONIC NUTRIENT DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PLANTS - The embodiments herein provide a hydroponic system having a self-contained reservoir. The system comprises, a plurality of plastic pipes, a plurality of plant receivers, a plurality of angled joints, a plurality of T-fitting/connectors, a plurality of pipe caps, a customizable water pipe, an adjustable pipe brace, and an electrical pump. A method is provided for delivering the nutrient solutions to the plants through a hydroponic system. The method comprises, assembling the hydroponic system, selecting a plurality of plants to be grown in the hydroponic solution, delivering nutrient solution to the roots of the selected plant from the reservoir, and customizing the hydroponic system. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160021838 | Hydroponic Vegetable Culture Device - A hydroponic vegetable culture device generally includes a plurality of side-by-side arranged tanks and a plurality of slide boards set on the tanks. The slide boards extend across and straddle the tanks and are movable along the tanks. The slide boards are each provided with retainer frames that respectively correspond to the tanks and each includes an absorbent piece attached thereto. The tanks receive therein a nutrient solution. The absorbent pieces of the retainer frames receive vegetable seeds to be deposited therein. The absorbent pieces are allowed to absorb and keep therein the nutrient solution so as to achieve culture of hydroponically cultured vegetables. The slide boards are sequentially moved rearward so that when the slide boards reach an end of the tanks, the hydroponically cultured vegetables growing therein can be harvested. Thus, the culture of hydroponically cultured vegetables is made easy and efficient. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160029578 | Aeroponic Commercial Plant Cultivation System Utilizing a Grow Enclosure - 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. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160029579 | Modular Algal Aquaculture System and Method - 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. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160029580 | PLANT GROWING DEVICE AND PLANT GROWING METHOD - A plant growing device includes: a container configured to reserve a nutrient solution in a lower portion of the container; a holding unit configured to hold plants inside the container; spray units configured to spray the nutrient solution toward the inside of the container; and support units configured to support the holding unit, and to move the holding unit to a position depending on how the spray units are driving, in a range from a spray region where the nutrient solution sprayed by the spray units is supplied to roots of the plants to an immersion region where the nutrient solution reserved in the container is supplied to the roots of the plants. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160029582 | Growing System - 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. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160037737 | CLOSED LOOP COMPOST TEA BREWER - A closed loop compost tea brewing system with a hydroponic reservoir and a compost tea brewing assembly configured to brew compost tea. The compost tea brewer assembly includes a tea brewing reservoir. The system includes has a closed loop arrangement fluidly connecting the tea brewing reservoir and the hydroponic reservoir. The closed loop arrangement is configured to provide continuous fluid flow from the tea brewing reservoir to the hydroponic reservoir, which is recirculated back from the hydroponic reservoir to the tea brewing reservoir. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160037738 | HYDROPONIC APPARATUS AND HYDROPONIC METHOD - A hydroponic apparatus configured to grow a plant having a taproot and a branch root includes: a plant support body configured to support the plant; a taproot irrigation part configured to spray a liquid in a form of mist onto the taproot; a deep-flow nutrient solution in which the branch root is soaked; and a liquid fertilizer concentration management sensor configure to detect a concentration of the deep-flow nutrient solution. Referring to the detected concentration, the hydroponic apparatus controls at least one a concentration of the liquid sprayed from the taproot irrigation part and the concentration of the deep-flow nutrient solution. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160037739 | VERTICALLY ORIENTED COLLAPSIBLE HYDROPONIC PLANT PRODUCTION APPARATUS - Described is an apparatus that can be used for the vertically oriented culture of plants using soilless means such as aquaponics or hydroponics. The apparatus can include a plurality of pockets and a backing. Each pocket of the plurality of pockets can be used to house an individual plant. Each pocket of the plurality can have a water reservoir, an outlet hole at a top of the water reservoir and a channel along a front of the pocket configured to direct water from the outlet hole to another pocket or collection container below the pocket. The plurality of pockets can be connected to the backing in a column or other configuration. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160044879 | Root Environment Control System and Method - Apparatus system and method of maintaining differential atmospheric control with respect to CO2 and O2 gases in a first, stem/leaf zone, Z- | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160050863 | HYDROPONIC TOWER ASSEMBLY - A hydroponic tower for growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and/or other plants. The tower illustratively includes a substantially vertically-oriented tube with an inlet end and a drain end. The tube defines a plurality of openings for receiving a plurality of cups that can be added to and removed from the tube as desired. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160066524 | Growing System - A growing system for providing fluids to a plurality of growing assemblies using only a single pump and fluid source. The growing system generally includes a single fluid source such as a reservoir from which fluids are drawn by a single pump. A main manifold connected to the pump outlet splits the fluids drawn from the fluid source into a plurality of feeder pipes. Each of the feeder pipes provides fluid to a separate growing assembly; with the present invention providing support for a plurality of growing assemblies. Each growing assembly comprises an inlet manifold for receiving the fluids, a plurality of growing pipes for providing the fluids to a plurality of planters, and a drainage device for discharging fluids back into the fluid source for further use. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160066525 | HYDROPONIC GARDEN SYSTEM - Systems and methods for a vertical hydroponic garden described herein attempt to provide a solution to the geometry and spacing control between individual growing plants. The components can be combined for a complete standalone system or as a kit for assembly. An exemplary hydroponic garden system comprises a container configured to hold water; a support structure extending upward from the container; a plurality of housing components, each housing component configured to be supported by the support structure, each housing component having a plurality of apertures, wherein each aperture is configured to support a vessel configured for holding a plant; a pipe extending upward from the container through the housing components; and a pump configured to pump water from the container through the pipe to an upper most housing component, whereby water drips from the upper most housing component to the housing component below. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160073597 | PLANT HOLDER AND TRANSPLANTATION DEVICE - There is provided a plant holder capable of, with a simple configuration, causing a root of a plant stock to pass through a holding hole downwardly without damaging the root of the plant stock, preventing a leaf from drooping downward and being damaged, and improving workability when transplantation and harvest are automated without damaging the plant stock by contact with the plant stock. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160106048 | Multi Tier Growing Apparatus - Footprint-optimized systems for hydroponic plant cultivation are disclosed herein. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160135394 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM FOR GROWING PLANTS - A hydroponics plant growing system comprises a bamboo tower having a grow chamber and a water chamber formed therein. A plurality of grow cups are attached to side of the tower adjacent the grow chamber. Cutouts in a sidewall of the tower form passageways between the grow cups and grow chamber. A low voltage electric pump is disposed in the water chamber to pump water to the top of the grow chamber. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160135398 | VERTICAL GROWING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vertical growing system is provided which utilizes a plurality of plant receptors positioned on a container. The container has a plurality of holes drilled therein. Each of the plant receptors has a hollow pocket formed with a plate. The plate has an opening on the rear side thereof for positioning over the hole drilled in the container. The plate has flanges extending outwardly from the pocket that can form to the shape of the exterior of the container. A plant portal in the hollow pocket allows the plant to grow outwardly of the plant receptor apparatus. A method of vertical growing is also disclosed. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160183486 | System and Method for Growing Crops and Components Therefor - A system for growing crops includes a plurality of growing troughs with intake regions for receiving a nutrient solution and drains for releasing run-off of the nutrient solution. A nutrient circulation system with circulation subsections provides the nutrient solution to crops in the growing troughs. For each circulation subsection a piping arrangement with pipe outlets distributes the nutrient solution from a reservoir to the intake regions of a first subset of the growing troughs, and collects the nutrient solution from the drains of a non-identical second subset of the growing troughs in a drainage arrangement. The nutrient solution follows a flow path circulating through the reservoirs. The flow paths to the pipe outlets are sequentially split for equivalent flow impedance through each of the flow paths. A conveyor system moves the growing troughs from a planting location to a harvesting location and periodically increases the spacing between adjacent growing troughs. | 06-30-2016 |
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| 20090293357 | AEROPONIC ATOMIZER FOR HORTICULTURE - Apparatus and method for delivering fine spray of air and nutrient rich liquid to the root area of developing plants with a shaped nozzle end for controlling and varying the dimensions and shape of the delivered fog, and capable of providing a droplet size of between 30 and 80 micron and not below 5 micron. A kit is also provided. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100218423 | AEROPONIC PLANT GROWING SYSTEM - An aeroponic plant growing system includes a water reservoir and growing chambers for growing plants in an aeroponic environment. A pump, a water distribution manifold, and water lines are used to provide water and nutrients from the water reservoir to sprayers in the growing chambers where the water and nutrients are sprayed on the roots of plants growing therein. The water distribution manifold and water lines preferably are provided as closed loop systems, such that water is provided to all sprayers despite a blockage in the manifold or a water line. Non-absorbed water and nutrients are returned to the water reservoir from the growing chambers on water return lines via a filter that includes multiple types of filter media, including filter media that support the colonization of organisms that support plant growth. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110061296 | Apparatus for aeroponically growing and developing plants - A self-contained apparatus for aeroponically growing and developing plants that comprises a reservoir for containing a liquid nutrient solution, a conical tower, a power supply, and a pump to move the liquid nutrient solution through the apparatus. The apparatus utilizes a pump to move the liquid nutrient solution from the reservoir vertically to a distribution pipe. Gravity then pulls the liquid nutrient solution downward through the distribution pipe, which is sealed at the opposite end. The pressure created within the distribution pipe creates sufficient force to disperse the liquid nutrient solution through the opening(s) in the distribution pipe onto the exposed root mass. Once the nutrient solution has been dispersed into the conical tower it is absorbed by the exposed root mass. The un-absorbed liquid nutrient solution collects the in base of the conical tower and is returned to the reservoir to be reused. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110061297 | APPARATUS FOR AEROPONICALLY GROWING AND DEVELOPING PLANTS - A self-contained apparatus for aeroponically growing and developing plants that comprises a reservoir for containing a liquid nutrient solution, a conical tower, a power supply, and a pump to move the liquid nutrient solution through the apparatus. The apparatus utilizes a pump to move the liquid nutrient solution from the reservoir vertically to a distribution pipe. Gravity then pulls the liquid nutrient solution downward through the distribution pipe, which is sealed at the opposite end. The pressure created within the distribution pipe creates sufficient force to disperse the liquid nutrient solution through the opening(s) in the distribution pipe onto the exposed root mass. Once the nutrient solution has been dispersed into the conical tower it is absorbed by the exposed root mass. The un-absorbed liquid nutrient solution collects the in base of the conical tower and is returned to the reservoir to be reused. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110232190 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT TO GROW PLANTS AND APPARATUS THEREFOR - A hydroponic system for providing a controlled environment to grow plants comprises an apparatus for growing plants hydroponically. The apparatus comprises a container defining a roughly annular trough or cavity for holding nutrient fluid, and a plate member received on the container supporting a plurality of baskets holding root portions of plants therein such that the baskets are accommodated in the trough for communication with the nutrient fluid. The baskets are adapted to rotate about axes thereof A nutrient feeding mechanism comprises a feeding pump configured within a nutrient fluid storing reservoir tank and adapted to deliver nutrient fluid via a supply tube to the container. The apparatus comprises a light, a roof mounted on a support for supporting the container above a surface, and a plurality of door panels movably configured between the roof and the container. Air feeding means is provided to feed air to a chamber defined by the base, roof and doors. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120005957 | Aeroponic System and Sprayer Device for Improved Plant Growth and Aeration - An aeroponic growing system, double T-shaped sprayer design and method for cultivating larger plant crops and increasing harvest frequency. The system comprises a series of aeroponic growing units, each of which supports a plant's roots within an enclosure. The enclosure houses a sprayer, an interior volume of plant nutrient solution and a plumbing system for accepting and distributing the aqueous water-nutrient solution. The internal sprayer is a double T-shaped mister that sprays an atomized mist directed from a first set of nozzles onto the plant roots, along with a second set of nozzles directed toward the base of the enclosure to aerate the interior volume of plant nutrient solution. The T-shaped mister provides circumferential coverage of the plant roots, while the aeration of the plant nutrient solution provides an aerated solution that accelerates plant growth through a hybrid process of Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) called a Hyperactive Aeroponic Shallow Water Culture (HAS Culture). Several interconnected aeroponic growing units may be stationed in a parallel grid to provide ample space for rapid growth of crops, while supplying the water and nutrient solution through a network of pipes and tubes between units. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120060416 | Vertical method and apparatus for growing plants - Method and apparatus for growing plants in vertical stacks by providing vertically stacked, interconnected pairs of plant platforms and light trays carrying growth promoting light sources. Each light tray is suspended below the underside of the next above plant platform. The stack is vertically raised in succession whereby the plant platforms are suspended and vertically spaced from each other. Thereafter, plants are placed between suspended platforms under the light trays which are regulating during periods of plant growth and non-growth. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120085026 | EXPANDIBLE AEROPONIC GROW SYSTEM - An expandible aeroponic grow system capable of adding additional stay systems horizontally or vertically to the support structure of the base grow system so as to utilize a common pump, valves, filter, drain, supply tank and nutrient supply media. It utilizes a root spray that has an adjustable pattern to accommodate different placements of plants in the enclosed spray tray. It also uses a spray pattern designed to maximize the water and nutrient delivery to the plant's entire root as well as increasing the oxygen content of the nutrient media. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120090236 | Aeroponic Plant Growing System - An aeroponic plant growing system is provided that enhances plant growth by spraying plant roots with a recaptured, ultra-violet purified, and replenishable nutrient solution while simultaneously illuminating plant leaves with power-saving and heat reducing, LED lamps. A rotating platform is also provided that rotates plant holding pods to stimulate the plants and also provide a constant controllable application of water, light, and nutrients. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120227322 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES - Starting from two parcels ( | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120279126 | APPARATUS FOR AEROPONICALLY GROWING AND DEVELOPING PLANTS - An aeroponic growing system is provided. The aeroponic growing system can include a distribution pipe, multiple, different sprayers, and a plurality of plant supports. Each plant support can include a body. Each body can include an upper panel, a lower panel, and at least one opening adapted to retain a seed container formed on the upper panel. Each plant support can further comprise a liquid nutrient solution guide in fluid communication with the interior of body and extending from the lower panel of the body. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120297678 | VERTICAL AEROPONIC PLANT GROWING SYSTEM - An aeroponic plant growing system wherein the planting sites are vertically aligned allowing for the growth of plants in a fraction of the space necessary for traditional plant growing. The aeroponic system including a vertical frame, a plurality of orifices placed on the vertical frame, a container placed on at least one of the orifices, a fluid dispenser located in the interior of the vertical frame. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130019527 | Mobile, Automatic Plant Growth System - A flexible mobile or stationary automated plant growth and display system having a plurality of inter-connected removable or non-removable growing trays. It can be sized as needed and operates in a single or multiple modes using a pump, controller, and mixer that distribute plant nutrients via hydroponic and/or aeroponic water lines to grow chambers using one or more growth methods. It houses a storage area, dual hose bib for external use and a quick access door or lid for the addition of plant nutrients or servicing of pump if submerged. Fluid is recycled from the grow trays through a filter to the plant solution reservoir. The system is equipped with wheels for mobility and anchors for secure and safe operation. It can be mounted on, attached to vehicle or other device, or constructed as part of a vehicle or other device and operated indoors and outdoors. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130081327 | MECHANISM FOR AERATION AND HYDROPONIC GROWTH OF PLANT APPLICATIONS - A method for hydroponical aeration of plants may include supplying, via an air pump, oxygenated air to a plant within a section of a plant vase that is part of a plant vessel. The section includes roots of the plant submerged in water. The method may further include evenly distributing, via an air diffuser, the oxygenated air to the roots of the plant to facilitate hydroponic growth of the plant. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130219788 | VERTICAL CONCENTRATED VEGETABLE AND PLANT GROWER - A vertical gardening system includes at least one sheet of geosynthetic material hung generally vertically, and forming vertical channels extending top to bottom of the sheet on a rear side and including a plurality of small upwardly-open individual pockets on a front side and growing medium on both sides of the at least one sheet and located in both the channels and the pockets. A related method includes providing a portable stand and supporting on the stand a sheet with vertical channels and pockets as defined above, growing plants in the pockets with their roots extending into the channels, and moving the stand to promote plant growth, including one of moving the stand to orient the plants toward sunlight during daylight, or moving the stand between a first location of optimal sunlight and a second location of optimal protection against freezing. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140000162 | AEROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM AND METHOD | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140075841 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - A new hydroponic growing system that incorporates a non-woven soft-sided fabric container housed and/or supported within a plant reservoir container is proposed. The present invention includes a main reservoir that is in communication with multiple plant reservoir containers connected each other. The predetermined intervals are set and controlled by the controller at the main reservoir to fill and drain the plant reservoir containers. With an aid of use of a soft-sided fabric container made of fine mesh-like non-woven material, the present invention minimizes the medium from travelling with nutrients when the pump is activated to drain the bucket. In addition, the present invention includes aeration devices, such as an air tube, creating a vent which minimizes water resistance when draining the bucket. Variations on the type or material for the soft-sided fabric container, and various methods for supporting and suspending the soft-sided fabric containers can be considered. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140083007 | SPIRAL GARDEN - An apparatus for hydroponic cultivation of plants comprising conical-shaped modules connected end to end with dovetail joints forming a pyramid-like spiral structure with a hollow tube-like interior which acts as a conduit for the flow of water or nutrient-rich solutions over the roots of plants placed in perforated divots on the top sections of the modules either on their own or in an inert medium matrix. The apparatus is also configured to be capable of use for aeroponic gardening or in the alternative, traditional gardening using potting or garden soil. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140130413 | Hydroponic Produce Display Apparatus - A method for in-store and market display of plants is provided. The method comprises providing a basin for holding a volume of liquid, forming an opening in the basin, providing a hydroponic container having a first end and a second end, cooperating the first end of the hydroponic container with the opening in the basin, growing plants within the hydroponic containers, moving liquid from the basin to the second end of the hydroponic container, and exchanging the harvested hydroponic containers with unharvested hydroponic containers. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140130414 | Hydroponic Produce Display Apparatus - A hydroponic produce display apparatus for in-store and market display of plants is provided. The hydroponic produce display apparatus comprises a basin for holding a volume of liquid with an opening formed in the basin. A hydroponic container is provided having a first end and a second end with the first end of the hydroponic container cooperates with the opening in the basin and the plants growing within the hydroponic containers. An irrigation mechanism moves liquid from the basin to the second end of the hydroponic container wherein harvested hydroponic containers are exchanged with harvested containers. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140137471 | Aeroponic System and Method - Exemplary embodiments are directed to an improvement of an aeroponic system including a growth chamber and cloth support elements. The improvement generally includes a cloth supported by the cloth support elements. The cloth advantageously satisfies a wicking height parameter and an absorbance parameter so as to deliver advantageous aeroponic performance. The wicking height parameter is a measurement of an ability of the cloth or fabric to absorb moisture. The absorbance parameter is a measurement of moisture the cloth or fabric retains. Exemplary methods of aeroponic farming in an aeroponic system are also provided. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140137472 | Controlled environment and method - An illustrative embodiment of an irrigation system may include a carriage that may move along a predetermined path in a reciprocal manner. The carriage may support one or more exit ports that may be fed nutrient supply by a pressurized delivery arrangement. One or more plant stands may be configured and arranged to straddle the carriage as it moves along the predetermined path. The one or more plant stands may form a chamber into which plant roots may extend, and into which the one or more exit ports may discharge their nutrient supply. The one or more plant stands may include side panels and a cap to reduce infiltration of light and contaminants and to enhance the plant root/nutrient supply interface and absorption rates. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may include friction reducing elements that facilitate transverse movement. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may be supported by framework. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140144078 | Modular Automated Aeroponic Growth System - An aeroponic growth system comprising a plurality of modular aeroponic units each including at least one spray nozzle directed into a root zone; a lighting system associated with the plurality of the modular units and configured for emitting light in a vegetative zone; a pressurized reservoir configured for housing a nutrient containing fluid; and a nutrient feeding system configured for fluidly and selectively connecting each of the modular units to the pressurized reservoir in parallel, wherein the nutrient feeding system includes a pressure stop valve associated with each of the modular units. When one of the modular units are disconnected to the associated pressure stop valve, the pressure stop valve is configured for preventing the fluid from flowing from the pressurized reservoir through the pressure stop valve, and the other modular units connected to the nutrient feeding system remain fluidly connected to the pressure reservoir. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140190078 | DOMESTIC PLANT FACTORY CAPABLE OF AIR PURIFICATION - The present invention relates to a domestic plant factory able to achieve the aims of reducing hydroponic culture costs and improving air quality, wherein a culture solution is supplied to plants through salt ions generated while removing atmospheric NOX, SOX, PM10, HOCL and the like using an effective microbe fermented solution and a porous filtering medium. The domestic plant factory includes: a casing having a space therein and provided at an upper side thereof with a placement hole; a cultivation cup fixedly placed in the placement hole and provided on a wall thereof with a plurality of through-holes; a rooting member including a vegetation filtering medium charged in the casing or the cultivation cup; and an air supply unit supplying air to water charged in the space of the casing. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140283450 | IN-ROOM HYDROPONIC AIR CLEANSING UNIT - The unit arranges plants around a media-cylinder in a vertical hydroponic configuration. The unit passes room-air over the roots of the plants, and significantly cleanses the air in a large room of contaminants. The unit is placed to receive light from e.g a window of the room. The unit includes provision for rotating the media-cylinder about a vertical axis, to ensure even illumination of all the plants around the media-cylinder. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140311029 | Controlled environment and method - An illustrative embodiment of an irrigation system may include a carriage that may move along a predetermined path in a reciprocal manner. The carriage may support one or more exit ports that may be fed nutrient supply by a pressurized delivery arrangement. One or more plant stands may be configured and arranged to straddle the carriage as it moves along the predetermined path. The one or more plant stands may form a chamber into which plant roots may extend, and into which the one or more exit ports may discharge their nutrient supply. The one or more plant stands may include side panels and a cap to reduce infiltration of light and contaminants and to enhance the plant root/nutrient supply interface and absorption rates. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may include friction reducing elements that facilitate transverse movement. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may be supported by framework. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140311030 | Irrigation System - An irrigation system that includes a carriage may move along a predetermined path in a reciprocal manner. The carriage supports one or more exit ports that are fed plant growth material by a pressurized delivery arrangement. One or more plant stands are configured and arranged to straddle the carriage as it moves along the predetermined path. The one or more plant stands form a chamber into which plant roots may extend, and into which the one or more exit ports are able to discharge their plant growth material. The one or more plant stands may include side panels and a cap to reduce infiltration of light and contaminants, and to enhance the plant root-plant growth material interface and absorption rates. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may include friction reducing elements that facilitate transverse movement. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may be supported by a modular framework. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140325908 | High Density Three Dimensional Multi-Layer Farming - In order to achieve food and energy security, while at the same time eliminating the “food vs. biofuel” conflict, a transformational three dimensional multilayer farming, MLF, is presented. This exploits the third dimension. This goal is realizable by the disclosed means and methods to increase the 3D plant productivity, 3D yield, ton/m3/year, using ultra-compact ultra high density vertical structures. Each layer in the MLF system comprises at least one string of SanSSoil Growth Elements, SGEs, each designed to carry out multiple functions essential to sustain plant growth, and constructed in a manner to integrate these functions at low-cost. The networked strings of SGEs in each layer provide near self-sufficiency for growth, and in an integrated MLF system, achieve maximum vertical compactness and highest growth density. The multi-functions of each integrally made SGE include: germination, growth sustenance, localized delivery of nutrients, environment sensing, and localized delivery of illumination. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140338261 | Modular aeroponic system and related methods - Disclosed is a modular aeroponic system that accommodates different support-mediums and misting or spray configurations. In one embodiment, the disclosed system comprises: a root chamber with plumbing that is coupled to a nutrient distribution system; a first interchangeable-lid for the root chamber that functions as a first type of support medium; a second interchangeable-lid defined a surface by a plurality of net pot receptacles for retaining a plurality of net pot support mediums; a first spray-nozzle manifold that may be removably coupled to the plumbing of the root chamber and featuring spray nozzles in a first configuration; a second spray-nozzle manifold that may be removably coupled to plumbing of the root chamber and featuring spray nozzles in a second configuration; wherein the first and second lid may be interchangeably applied to the root chamber; and wherein the first and second manifold may be interchangeably coupled to the root chamber's plumbing. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20150068122 | COMMERCIAL AEROPONICS SYSTEM - An aeroponic chamber incorporating a molded tub incorporates an integral angled interface having ports to receive misting nozzles, a drain sump including an outlet, and support brackets incorporating saddles adapted to be received on support rails with integral conduits. The conduits are connected to the misting nozzles. At least one support tray with an arcuate surface is supported on the molded tub and has a plurality of apertures to receive mesh seed pouches. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150082699 | PLANT CULTIVATION DEVICE - A plant cultivation device includes: a planting container having an accommodation space; a planting pan disposed in the accommodation space of the planting container for dividing the accommodation space into a leaf region and a root region; an atomizing sheet disposed in a bottom plate of the planting container, used for performing spraying to the root region of the planting container; and a control circuit board, electrically connected to the atomizing sheet, used for controlling whether the atomizing sheet performs spraying, a nutrient solution tank, used for accommodating a nutrient solution; and a water absorbing material, wherein an end of the water absorbing material is disposed in the nutrient solution tank for taking the nutrient solution of the nutrient solution tank, and the other end of the water absorbing material is in contact with the atomizing sheet. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150296725 | Aeroponic and Drip Gardener System - An aeroponic and drip gardener system is a system for supporting as well as delivering water and nutrients to a plant without the use of a growing medium. The system features an at least one aeroponic assembly through which water and nutrients from a fluid reservoir are delivered to a plant by a pump. The plant is held in place within an aeroponic container by a plant-supporting gasket in a manner such that the plant roots are freely hanging within the aeroponic container. Water and nutrients move through a distribution pipe and are distributed directly to the plant roots by an at least one spray nozzle assembly. The system includes a drainage system through which any remaining water and nutrients are able to return to the fluid reservoir. Water and nutrients are able to return to the fluid reservoir via a return pipe. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150305261 | THREE DIMENSIONAL VEGETATION GROWING SYSTEMS - Three-dimensional vegetation growing systems provide an enclosed hydroponic environment for growing plants. The system serves to uniformly expose the plants to nutrients, liquids, and light from multiple directions while the plant rotates. In some embodiments, the three-dimensional vegetation growing systems may include a system housing configured to form an enclosed hydroponic growing environment; at least one light source in the system housing, the at least one light source configured to emit light; a distribution portion in the system housing, the distribution portion configured to discharge a vegetation growth sustaining liquid; and at least one conveyor device in the system housing, the at least one conveyor device disposed in proximity to the distribution portion, the at least one conveyor device configured to support vegetation and rotate the vegetation in the system housing as the vegetation receives the vegetation growth sustaining liquid from the distribution portion and the light from the at least one light source. Other embodiments of the three-dimensional vegetation growing systems are also disclosed. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150313104 | Vertical Planter - A self contained decorative planter for cultivating and displaying plants that comprises; a power supply, a hollow structure for accepting plants oriented with the root or base of the plant facing the inside of the structure, a reservoir in contact with an ultrasonic transducer for producing a water or nutrient vapor to distribute throughout the inside of the hollow structure, and a lighting system in which light is directed towards the outside surface of the structure. The hollow structure may take on wide range of decorative shapes with plants artistically arranged throughout with the leaf or flower portions oriented outward. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150319947 | AEROPONIC SYSTEM - An aeroponic root system comprises a plant cell having a first root chamber coupled to a second root chamber. A perforated divider may be disposed between the first root chamber and the second root chamber. In some examples, a fluid delivery system may convey water, nutrients, oxygen (e.g., purified oxygen gas), and/or carbon dioxide to the plant according to corresponding delivery schedules. For instance, water and oxygen may be conveyed into the first and second root chambers via a main supply line. Carbon dioxide may be conveyed to a base of the plant via a carbon dioxide delivery ring. In some instances, the delivery schedules may be determined by a type of the plant and/or a growth stage of the plant. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150334929 | Self-Contained Aeroponic Growing Unit - A self-contained aeroponic grow unit includes a reservoir | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150334930 | MODULAR AEROPONIC GROWING COLUMN AND SYSTEM - A modular aeroponic growing column has an elongated first body, a fluid receiving cap, a fluid draining base cap, and a plurality of growing receptacles. The elongated first body includes a fluid receiving end, an opposite fluid draining end, an interior receiving space extending between the fluid receiving end and the fluid draining end, and a plurality of growing receptacle receiving openings positioned on the first body. The plurality of growing receptacles is positioned in the growing receptacle receiving openings. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150351339 | HYDROPONIC CONTAINER AND SYSTEM - A hydroponic fluid container is disclosed that includes a body having a bottom wall defining an aperture and an internal surface and at least one sidewall defining an internal surface, the internal surface of the at least one sidewall and the internal surface of the bottom wall defining a fluid-holding cavity, the internal surface of the bottom wall extending inwardly and downwardly, at a gentle slope, from a distal end of the internal surface of the at least one sidewall toward the aperture. The container also includes a drain in fluid communication with the aperture and a valve disposed therein. Additionally, the container has at least one support leg spacing an exit portion of the drain in an interposing relationship with a portion of the bottom wall and a distal end of the at least one support leg. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160021837 | APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING WATER AND OPTIONALLY NUTRIENTS TO ROOTS OF A PLANT AND METHOD OF USING - A system for providing water to the roots of a plant being grown in an aeroponic growth system includes small reservoirs containing water and a mist generator, wherein the mist generator provides mist under low pressure to a channel which directs the mist to the roots of the plant. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160029581 | Vertical Aeroponic Plant Growing Enclosure with Support Structure - A grow plant enclosure to maximize plant density for a given growing area has a perimeter frame, a first pane, and a second pane. The first pane is adjacently connected to the perimeter frame, while the second pane is removably attached to the perimeter frame opposite the first pane to form a hollow enclosure. A plurality of plug holder openings traverses through the first pane, and optionally the second pane, being designed to receive a plurality of plant holders for growing various plant types. A plurality of supply tubes traverse into the perimeter frame through a plurality of supply tube openings and each have a plurality of spray nozzles to deliver nutrient solution to the root zone of the plants retained in the plurality of plant holders. Excess nutrient solution is released through a drain fixture positioned about the bottom of the perimeter frame. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160044880 | PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM, PLANT CULTIVATION METHOD USING THE PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR THE PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM - The object of this invention is to provide a plant cultivation system to efficiently supply the elements necessary for plant growth to the plant cultivation materials, which provides a cultivation environment for accelerating plant growth by supplying the elements necessary for plant growth, a cultivation method using the system and a production method for the system. This invention provides a plant cultivation system comprising a plant cultivation material, which provides a cultivation environment for accelerating plant growth by supplying the elements necessary for plant growth, and a container storing a liquid such as water, a nutrition solution and agrochemical products or a liquid supply tank storing a liquid such as water, a nutrition solution and agrochemical products in combination with tubing. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160057950 | SEQUENTIAL AND CYCLIC AEROPONIC SYSTEM - Embodiments generally relate to systems and methods for aeroponic plant growth involving closed loops of growing units linked by plumbing sections. The system comprises N growing units, where N is an integer greater than 1; and N−1 supply plumbing sections that each connects one of the growing units to another, such that a linear array of N growing units linked by supply plumbing sections is formed. The system further comprises one drain plumbing section connecting the Nth growing unit to the first growing unit, so forming a closed loop of N growing units linked by N−1 supply plumbing sections and the drain plumbing section; and an electronic cyclic sequencer. Each of the growing units comprises an enclosure containing a submersible pump and a spray manifold, the electronic cyclic sequencer being operatively connected to each of the N submersible pumps. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160057951 | EPIPHYTE GROWING SYSTEM WITH A SPIRALLY DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING GROOVE-SHAPED SPACE - An epiphyte growing system includes a plant container, a pre-shaped substrate plug and an epiphyte plant. The plant container and the pre-shaped substrate plug together define one or more groove-shaped spaces between a circumferential wall of the plant container and an outer wall of the pre-shaped substrate plug. Those one or more spaces are void of substrate material, and spiral downward along the circumferential and outer wall for one or more air roots of the epiphyte plant to grow there along. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160088810 | APPARATUS FOR GROWING PLANTS HYDROPONICALLY - An apparatus for growing plants hydroponically. The apparatus comprises a base or pot portion for receiving a growing media and plant. Formed beneath the base portion is a slotted downspout that is operative to allow water and nutrients into the base and allow the plant roots to grow in their natural orientation. A lid may also be provided, preferably having an aperture formed thereon, for forming a closure about the pot or base portion. In use, growing media and plant are placed in the base. The lid element is then placed upon the top portion of the base or pot and thereafter positioned into any reservoir of suitable size through which water and air will travel to feed the plant via the slotted downspout. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160120141 | Aeroponic Growing Column and System - An aeroponic growing column system is disclosed. The aeroponic growing column system includes a plurality of removable growing columns having an elongated body with a fluid receiving end, an opposite fluid draining end, an interior receiving space extending between the fluid receiving end and the fluid draining end, and a plurality of growing receptacle receiving openings positioned on the body. A plurality of growing receptacles are positioned in the growing receptacle receiving openings, and the aeroponic growing column system further includes a reservoir base having a first plurality of column receiving holes. The fluid draining end of each removable growing column is positioned in one of the first plurality of column receiving holes and supported by the reservoir base. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160128289 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM WITH ACTUATED ABOVE-PLANT PLATFORM - A hydroponic growth system may be integrated into a programmable system providing for the growth of plants. An upper section of a system may include a lighting system able to vary lighting characteristics such as the intensity or spectral content of light provided to the plants and atmospheric systems to control the temperature, flow, or humidity of air around the plants that are mounted on an actuated platform. A control system may execute a program to control the available systems including the actuated above-plant platform to programmably control the height or heights of the systems above plants. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160135395 | MODULAR HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - A hydroponic system has multiple interconnecting components, including a reservoir, a manifold that fills and drains the hydroponic system, a trunk that extends from the manifold, one or more branches that extend from the trunk, end caps that close the ends of the trunk and the branches, and optionally, extension sections for both the trunk and the branches. The trunk and the branches are constructed from a plurality of tubular sections that interconnect with one another using a levered locking system. An air line is integrated into an interior wall of the manifold and the trunk, and extends from the manifold through the trunk. The system is constructed of pre-assembled components, making it easy for a user to accommodate any size space. The modularity and interconnectivity of the system allows a user to easily and quickly perform maintenance and repairs without the use of tools. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160183488 | HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION APPARATUS AND HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION METHOD - To grow a plant which stores nutrients synthesized in an above-ground part into an underground part, a hydroponic cultivation apparatus waters the underground part. The hydroponic cultivation apparatus includes: a void portion housing the underground part while establishing a substantially sealed state; a sensor which detects an amount of moisture in the void portion at the underground part or around the underground part; an air conditioning fan which introduces outside air to the void portion and controls temperature and humidity inside the void portion; and a controller which controls the amount of moisture detected by the sensor by driving the air conditioning fan in such a way as to adjust an amount of the outside air or an introduction period of the outside air. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160192606 | HYDROPONIC PLANT KIT | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160198650 | Compact plant growing unit | 07-14-2016 |
| 20170231175 | PLANT GROWING SYSTEM | 08-17-2017 |
| 20090307973 | Vertically Integrated Greenhouse - A vertically-integrated greenhouse for growing plants in suspended trays. The design is particularly well-suited for installation in a double-skin façade of a building, or in an interior atrium, lobby, or similar structure. In addition to producing food, plants can reduce building maintenance costs by providing shade, air treatment, and evaporative cooling to building occupants. The vertically-integrated greenhouse involves the use of a dynamic movable array of plant trays as a mechanical shading device. The spacings and arrangements of the trays in the tray suspension system can be adjusted on both a diurnal basis and a seasonal basis to maximize plant light capture and building shading, thereby maximizing crop yield and building energy savings, or for esthetic considerations. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100236150 | PLANT IRRIGATION APPARATUS - A plant irrigation apparatus for providing a fluid to one or more plants includes a plurality of platforms that are disposed in an array. Each platform has a support surface that is disposed at a platform elevation. A fluid reservoir for containing the fluid is defined at least partially in between adjacent platforms of the plurality of platforms. At least one fluid-regulating structure is configured to maintain a maximum elevation for the fluid, wherein the maximum elevation for the fluid is lower than the platform elevation. A capillary mat is supported by the plurality of platforms. At least a portion of the capillary mat is disposed within the fluid reservoir below the maximum elevation of the fluid. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20110067301 | Vertical Hydroponics System - A hydroponic system useful for providing a continuous flow nutrient solution to the roots of a plurality of plants. The system includes a tubular assembly of horizontally inclined members interconnected to each other at elbow joints, and comprising a plurality of cutouts configured to receive the roots of the plurality of plants, and having a top entry and a bottom exit. A pump is configured to pump the nutrient solution to the top entry of the tubular assembly, wherein the angles of the horizontally inclined members allow the solution to flow downward through the tubular assembly before exiting through the bottom to return to the pump. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20120285085 | MODULAR GARDENING SYSTEM - A system for modular gardening including a water module having a reservoir coupled to an aperture such that water in the reservoir flows out the water module via the aperture. The system also including a plant module having a housing having an aperture arranged to transfer water with another module and further having an open region on a top surface of the housing, a first conduit within the housing coupling the aperture and a regulator, a second conduit coupled to the regulator, the second conduit providing water to one or more water absorbent layers arranged atop the second conduit, and plant life at least partially embedded in at least one of the one or more water absorbent layers and receiving light through the open region. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130118073 | SOILLESS PLANT CULTIVATION SYSTEM - A modular soilless garden system for supporting a plant root cultivation medium (such as a substratum mat) is described. The system includes a platform with a subsurface temperature regulation network. The network facilitates passage of a gas or a liquid to regulate the temperature of the plant roots hosted in the cultivation medium. A plurality of foundations connect end to end to form the platform. Two circulation manifolds connect to the terminal ends of the platform to interconnect the distinct subsurface fluid passages. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130139439 | MODULAR GARDENING SYSTEM - A system for modular gardening including a water module having a reservoir coupled to an aperture such that water in the reservoir flows out the water module via the aperture. The system also including a plant module having a housing having an aperture arranged to transfer water with another module and further having an open region on a top surface of the housing, a first conduit within the housing coupling the aperture and a regulator, a second conduit coupled to the regulator, the second conduit providing water to one or more water absorbent layers arranged atop the second conduit, and plant life at least partially embedded in at least one of the one or more water absorbent layers and receiving light through the open region. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130232872 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - A hydroponic growing system including a nutrient reservoir and a planting tray having a perimeter air channel for floating on a liquid in the reservoir. A continuous planting trough is included in the planting tray for growing multiple plants in an un-segmented arrangement which is defined by a series of laterally spaced support arms extending across and underneath an opening in a support plate for carrying plant growth materials. The planting tray floats in the reservoir so that a majority of the planting trough is disposed above the liquid in the reservoir to allow for lateral air root growth. A flexible flange is carrier around the perimeter of the planting tray engaging the reservoir to form a light barrier between the planting tray and the reservoir. An air line passes into the reservoir which is connected to an air pump for introducing air into the liquid in the reservoir. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130255152 | HYDROPONIC PLANT CONTAINER WITH HIGHLY OXYGENATED NUTRIENT SOLUTION USING CONTINUOUS AIR INJECTION AND CONTINUOUS CORIOLIS EFFECT MIXING - A hydroponic plant container with a reservoir of “highly oxygenated” nutrient solution that is the result of continuous direct air injection into the bottom of the reservoir, at a specific range of trajectories, along with continuous Coriolis effect mixing. The highly oxygenated nutrient solution is used to provide a deep water culture for the lower section of the plant roots, to saturate the middle section of the plant roots with fine droplets of the highly oxygenated nutrient solution, and to saturate the growing media and the upper section of the plants roots with a continuous drip of the highly oxygenated nutrient solution. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20140069009 | HYDROPONIC CIRCULATION LIQUID SUPPLY DEVICE - A hydroponic circulation liquid supply device is composed of a tray body, a liquid supply platform and a motor. The tray body has a containing space for disposing a liquid supply platform. The liquid supply platform is formed with a liquid supply region and a guide passage region communicating with each other by disposing a first rib. The liquid supply region is disposed with a plurality of second ribs to form a liquid supply passage. A water collection region is further disposed in the tray body. The liquid supply region and the guide passage region have a section difference plane. The motor is engaged with the water collection region and the liquid supply region respectively to form a flowing circulation loop of transporting culture liquid, and the flowing speed of culture liquid can be slowed down. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140101999 | GROWING SYSTEM FOR HYDROPONICS AND/OR AEROPONICS - A growing unit includes a tub that receives plants and a nutrient solution. The base of the tub includes a plurality of channels that drain toward a peripheral channel that extends around the periphery of the tub base. The peripheral channel drains to an aperture that forms a drain. Nutrient solution for irrigating the plants can be provided into the tub through the aperture and, after an appropriate time, can be drained from the tub through the aperture. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140259919 | CONFIGURABLE MODULAR ROOFTOP FARMING SYSTEM - A modular hydroponic growth system and method for roof top farming. The system includes a nutrient solution reservoir and preferably at least one plant growth module. Each module may be repositioned upon a roof top to distribute higher weight-density components over strong points or legally specified areas of the roof. A frame preferably using industry standard components is joined with the system modules to increase the stability of a resulting aggregated structure. The water reservoir may alternatively be configured to circulate water through one or more growth modules or to simply deliver water through channels to the growth modules. The frame may optionally be affixed or attached to the roof top. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20170231167 | VERTICAL HYDROPONIC PLANT PRODUCTION APPARATUS | 08-17-2017 |
| 20170231168 | VERTICAL HYDROPONIC PLANT PRODUCTION APPARATUS | 08-17-2017 |
| 20130074408 | HYDROPONIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM - A low cost valve and system for automated ebb and flow irrigation utilizes a collapsible sleeve to control fluid flow direction. No external power, moving parts, or floats are needed to operate the valve, resulting in improved reliability, low operating cost, and minimal need for maintenance. The valve operates using feed pressure to close the drain when hydroponic nutrient solution is pumped into the cultivation chamber. The valve drains automatically once the pump is stopped, usually by means of a timer, and the spent hydroponic solution is recovered. The fill/drain cycle is repeated as needed to keep the plants moist, yet not waterlogged. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20160050862 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A HYDROPONIC GREENHOUSE GROWING ENVIRONMENT - A greenhouse growing environment has a distributed control system for selecting, monitoring, and administering hydroponic nutrient solution mixtures that are tailored to crop varieties of the greenhouse. The crop varieties are preselected based on location characteristics of the greenhouse and analysis results of source water. The analysis results indicate a nutrient composition of the source water. A predefined nutrient formulation is then automatically combined with the source water by a nutrient dispensing subsystem, to achieve a desired nutrient solution mixture that is applied to a hydroponic bay. A computational system automatically monitors the state of a hydroponic environment and directs input modules as programmed, in order to increase plant growth, plant quality, and volume of plant yield. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160100535 | Hydroponic Planting Tower With Horizontal Grow Platform - The present invention is directed towards an improvement to hydroponic systems using vertical platforms to cultivate plants. A horizontal platform, and system using the horizontal platform, designed to provide for plant growth in a soilless growth medium using an ebb and flow system to cultivate plants within the horizontal platform is provided. The horizontal platform uses a floating valve system to control the amount of fluid cycled through the horizontal grow platform. The present invention further provides for a device that converts a hydroponic vertical tower to a hydroponic device using a vertical tower platform which is designed to circulate nutrients for plant growth in a soilless growth medium and a horizontal platform designed to provide for plant growth in a soilless growth medium using an ebb and flow system to cultivate plants within the horizontal platform. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160192607 | HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION SYSTEM, AND PLANT FACTORY COMPRISING HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION SYSTEM AND EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM GREENHOUSE | 07-07-2016 |
| 20090255180 | Nutrient-holding and flow control system for in-line connection with water flow to plants or planters - A nutrient-holding and flow control system ( | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100269409 | Tray for hydroponics growing of plants and hydroponics tank having the tray - A hydroponics tray ( | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110120005 | HYDROPONIC PLANT GROWTH SYSTEMS WITH ACTIVATED CARBON AND/OR CARBONIZED FIBER SUBSTRATES - A method and apparatus for growing plants (P) hydroponically includes a plant substrate material ( | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120279127 | CASCADING PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM AND PLANT GROWTH TRAY - A plant growth container includes a tray, an inlet channel in the tray, a growth media retainer in the tray, one or more protrusions within the growth media retainer, an outlet channel connected to the growth media retainer, and a lid capable of being fixedly attached to the tray. The tray can be used in a hydroponic growth system for plants, where the system includes a container for growing plants. The container includes a tray, an inlet channel in the tray, a growth media retainer in the tray connected to the inlet channel, one or more protrusions in the growth media retainer, the protrusions capable of securing growth media from lateral movement, an outlet channel connected to the growth media retainer, and a lid. The system may include a reservoir for holding a liquid and a pump capable of pumping the liquid from the reservoir to the container. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120324789 | Hydroponics Applications and Ancillary Modifications to a Polyphasic Pressurized Homogenizer - Ancillary embodiments and modifications to a homogenizer unit (“PPH”), and methods of use directed to hydroponics. The apparatus includes a homogenizer body, one or more nutrient stream inlets, one or more water inlets, a mixing zone where the water stream is commingled with the nutrient stream, and a venturi within the body immediately downstream from the mixing zone such that the commingled streams are pulled into the venturi resulting in homogenization. The PPH components are insulated to maintain the aqueous nutrient solution at a cooled, below ambient temperature. Because the prepared aqueous nutrient solution is cooled, it may also have oxygen and/or nitrogen gas dissolved therein (e.g., introduced one of the streams introduced into the PPH. The resulting aqueous nutrient solution can be conveyed in its cooled state to roots of hydroponically grown plants to provide nutrients for the growth of the plants. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130118074 | HYDROPONIC MODULAR PLANTING SYSTEM - A hydroponic modular planting system includes individual growing modules, each having a combined growing chamber and plant supporting surface for growing plants hydroponically using a nutrient-rich solution. The individual growing modules can be stacked vertically and/or laterally to form a modular planting system built from any number of individual growing modules. The modular planting system can be formed into a large number of possible shapes and sizes and can therefore be conformed to a variety of growing environments. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20140007503 | Hydroponic Growing System - A hydroponic growing system for growing plants including a hydroponic vessel for retaining the aqueous nutrient solution. The hydroponic vessel is formed from plastic and has walls that define an interior water-containing compartment. The water containing compartment rests on a base so that the present invention is suitable for table-top use. In the interior of the water-containing compartment is a perforated barrier that spans the interior walls of the container, the barrier positioned parallel to the base. The perforated barrier permits the free flow of nutrient filled aqueous solution and oxygen therethrough. An air hose is connected to an air pump and is inserted into the hydroponic vessel through a grommet-outfitted air hose aperture. The air pump supplies aeration into the aqueous solution. Packages of pre-measured nutrients are supplied with the hydroponic growing system of the present invention which supply nutrients to the water solution. | 01-09-2014 |
| 20140026481 | LIQUID FOAM PRODUCTION METHOD AND APPARATUS - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing liquid foam wherein the liquid foam is used to facilitate the delivery of nutrients to plants. The method and apparatus comprises a foam production unit ( | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140047767 | AQUAPONICS SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an aquaponics system and method. There is provided an aquaponics system including a tank ( | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140083008 | HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - A hydroponic growing system that comprises a plurality of parallel horizontal pipes, a vertical drain pipe, and a plurality of nutrient-delivering tubes. The horizontal pipes are adapted to support crops that receive nutrients from the nutrient-delivering tubes and grow in high density. The horizontal pipes have opposite first and second ends, as well as a plurality of openings along a length, and a plurality of pipe segments extending angularly from an outer surface. The vertical drain pipe has a plurality of angular pipe extensions along a length, which mate with one of the first and second ends of the horizontal pipes. The nutrient-delivering tubes have openings along a length and extend from the vertical drain pipe, branching through the pipe segments extending from the horizontal pipes. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140090295 | CULTIVATION POD - A cultivation pod includes a platform, a nutrient supply system, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The platform includes a supporting tray comprising channels, each having a nutrient-film, and a plant carrier positioned on the supporting tray, where the plant carrier lies in a plane when positioned on the supporting tray and is removable in a direction that lies in the plane without removing the supporting tray from the pod. The nutrient supply system feeds nutrient media to the supporting tray and the plant carrier is removable from the pod without disconnecting the nutrient supply system from the supporting tray. The LEDs provide light to the plant carrier when the plant carrier is positioned on the supporting tray, where the LEDs lie in a planar orientation and are unevenly distributed in the substantially planar orientation. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140182203 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GROWING PLANTS HYDROPONICALLY IN CONTAINERS - An apparatus is provided for growing plants hydroponically. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a plurality of containers each having a supply and a drain positioned above the supply. Methods of growing plants hydroponically in individual containers are also provided. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140182204 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GROWING PLANTS HYDROPONICALLY IN MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINERS - An apparatus is provided for growing plants hydroponically. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a plurality of containers each having a supply and a drain positioned above the supply. Methods of growing plants hydroponically in individual containers are also provided. | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140283451 | HYDROPONIC ARRAY FOR THE INDIVIDUALIZED DELIVERY OF NUTRIENTS - Systems and methods configured to deliver fluids to an array of plant deliver different fluids to different plants or groups of plants. The fluids include one or more of nutrients, dyes, insecticides, and/or herbicides. Delivery may be controlled such that a graphic and/or image is depicted by an array of plants or groups of plants. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20150040477 | AQUAPONIC GROWTH BUCKET - A device for growing vegetables and plants in aquaponic conditions is disclosed. The device includes a plurality of sheets, each having an inner surface and an outer surface. The plurality of sheets includes a plurality of protruded openings at the outer surface. The plurality of sheets are attached together and then rolled up to form a container like structure for growing plants. The plant seeds are inserted into the plurality of protruded openings. Then water is sprayed inside the container like structure directed away from the center and nutrients are sprayed directly to the roots of the plants. The device provides growth of plants in shorter time and maximum growing area in limited footage. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20160106115 | VEGETABLE PRESERVATION AND GROWING CASE AND VEGETABLE PRESERVATION METHOD - A ecological vegetable preservation method and an ecological vegetable preservation and growing case. The method includes circularly supplying a nutrient solution to a vegetable in a thermal insulation case body, and regulating temperature, humidity and/or illumination in the thermal insulation case body, so that the vegetable in the thermal insulation case body stays in a growth-retarded state or a slow growth state. Application of the present method and ecological vegetable preservation and growing case allows the growth state of the vegetable to be controlled, thus ensuring to the greatest extent the freshness of the vegetable. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160128288 | SELF-WATERING, SELF-LIGHTING HYDROPONIC SYSTEM - A self-watering and self-lighting hydroponic system is disclosed for optimal plant growth. The apparatus comprises of a reservoir that contains nutrient-rich aqueous solution, a structure that incorporates plant pods, a light system to optimally grow plants at desired wavelengths, and a power source. The growing medium and container may be self-standing or attached to another container in a modular fashion. A tube for transporting nutrient rich solution is connected to a reservoir in the base of the apparatus. The specified flow rate of the solution may be dictated by manual or app driven technology. The tube is connected to an elevated emitter and positioned so the solution disperses evenly throughout the system. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160143234 | TUBULAR GREENING UNIT - [Problem] There has been needed a greening unit in which watering is simple and flexibility in installation is high when arranging a number of plants in the vertical direction. | 05-26-2016 |
