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20080196303 | Drip Irrigation System - Most mushroom farmhouses employ surface irrigation for watering, which causes brown spot on mushroom, making the mushroom die or get brown, so cultivated mycelia become broken, preventing continued mushroom farming. In a drip irrigation system, water is flowed through any or both ends of the rubber outer tube ( | 08-21-2008 |
20080209803 | Corporate body of vessel for a plant medicine for promoting nutrition - Disclosed is an aggregated body of vessels for plant food, in which a plurality of plant food vessels ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080244969 | Irrigation, erosion control, root growth control, and clean-up techniques - The invention provides processes for coating the surface of substrates such as a sheet, film, foam, fiber, etc., with a curable liquid resin or solution of curable resin, then in one embodiment, stably attaching a superabsorbent polymeric powder to such resin, and then curing the resin to form a coated superabsorbent product. Such substrates may include polymeric materials. Other process embodiments utilizing curable and thermoplastic resinous powders may be used instead of curable liquid resins and resulting products are included in the invention. The coated product may be utilized for water and nutrient retention in combination with irrigation, erosion control, to direct plant root growth, and to clean up standing water and petroleum spills. | 10-09-2008 |
20080250709 | Waste Water Distribution System - A system that is gravity forced for distributing wastewater to plant material ( | 10-16-2008 |
20080256857 | Irrigation System - Disclosed is an irrigation device for use with a drip irrigation conduit for providing water to individual plants planted in rows. The irrigation device includes a water distribution element configured with at least one support configuration for supporting the drip irrigation conduit, and a plurality of water direction elements. Water emitted by the drip irrigation conduit is collected by said water distribution element and each of said plurality of water direction elements directs said water to a different delivery point that corresponds to the location of a plant. The water distribution element of the present invention is provided in at least three variations. In a first variation, the water distribution element of the present invention is deployed between the crop rows and is configured with at least one water flow trough and a plurality of spaced apart output channels extending from the water flow troughs at predefined intervals (matching the intervals between plants) used to direct water coming from the water flow trough to the individual plants. In a second variation, the water distribution element of the present invention is deployed over the crop row and is configured with a separate opening for each crop plant to which the water is directed. A third variation, of the water distribution element of the present invention is deployed substantially as a groundcover having a plurality of openings to provided growing space for the individual crop plants. | 10-23-2008 |
20080276526 | NUTRIENT SUPPLYING BAG FOR PLANTS - A nutrient supplying bag for plants includes an upper bag portion, a lower bag portion, and a receiving space. The upper bag portion defines a first surface of the nutrient supplying bag, and is formed with a liquid inlet. The lower bag portion defines a second surface of the nutrient supplying bag opposite to the first surface thereof. The lower bag portion has at least one side edge which is correspondingly seal-connected to at least one side edge of the upper bag portion, and further has at least one liquid outlet. The receiving space is formed between the upper bag portion and the lower bag portion for receiving a fertilizer. The liquid inlet is used to fill a liquid into the receiving space to dissolve nutrients of the fertilizer, and the liquid outlet is used to drain the nutrients of the dissolved fertilizer for fertilizing plants. | 11-13-2008 |
20080282609 | IRRIGATION SHEETS - Irrigation sheets are disclosed which include a base sheet and one or more tubes extending along the length of the base sheet. Methods of forming and using irrigation sheets are also disclosed. | 11-20-2008 |
20080302002 | Watering System for Watering Plants - The invention relates to a method and a device ( | 12-11-2008 |
20080302003 | IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - An irrigation system includes an activator that increases or decreases its weight respectively in response to an increase or decrease of pressure in the system. The activator biases a valve that controls the fluid pressure in the system. | 12-11-2008 |
20090013598 | Device for the Cultivation of Plants in Vase and Earth, With Reduced Necessity of Maintenance and Irrigation | 01-15-2009 |
20090031625 | Systems and Methods for Rainwater Collection, Irrigation, and Conservation - The technology described herein provides systems and methods for rainwater collection, irrigation, and water conservation. This technology is ideal for use when municipal water reservoirs are low and outdoor watering is restricted or altogether banned. The system includes a water holding reservoir mounted vertically and inconspicuously adjacent to a dwelling, a reservoir connector fluidly connecting the water holding reservoir to a gutter to receive rainwater, a water level indicator and volumetric scale, a water spigot for a garden hose, and a cleanout drain. In an alternative embodiment, the system includes a plurality of adjacent water holding reservoirs each being filled by a single reservoir connector fluidly connected to and located between each of the plurality of water holding reservoirs and the gutter, to provide rainwater to each of the plurality of water holding reservoirs from a single point in the gutter. | 02-05-2009 |
20090031626 | Root Watering System and Method Therefor - A root watering system has a porous body and an end assembly connected to the porous body. The end assembly has a fluid emitter and integrally defines an inlet passage for directing fluid to the fluid emitter for providing fluid to the porous body. The assembly also may be fitted with an integral valve. | 02-05-2009 |
20090031627 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING FERTILIZER USE IN AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS - An agricultural method is provided for reducing the amount of fertilizer needed to effectively grow various plants as well as reducing fertilizer run-off, therefore minimizing fertilizer contamination of groundwater. A composition and/or material are also provided to facilitate the agricultural method. The material may include a semi-permeable or selectively permeable membrane made out of, for example, activated charcoal. An apparatus is also provided that incorporates the composition and/or material. | 02-05-2009 |
20090049745 | Automatic indoor-plant watering device where water delivery (frequency & amount) is controlled by a battery operated water-timer from the independent water reservoir - The novel idea of using battery operated water-timer in this invention which is attached at the outlet of the up-side down water bottle (water-reservoir) and regulates the flow of water in a predictable manner. This water reservoir is independent, has no connection with the tap water, needs to be filled manually with water as per the need. | 02-26-2009 |
20090071070 | Fertilization grate and trough system - Disclosed is a fertilization system that finds particular use within a paved surface. The invention allows the root structure of a plant or tree to be hydrated and fertilized by way of an expansible and configurable trough and grate assembly. The trough includes a number of different components that fit together with a tongue and groove interconnection. The trough includes drainage apertures that allow water to run through the grate and into an associated fertilization pit. | 03-19-2009 |
20090094890 | CHEMICAL APPLICATION LINE - A chemical application line is provided having a core chemical application carrier to dispense a desired chemical into a target environment over a period of time. The chemical application line includes a degradable film or paper covering the carrier to provide protection from the chemical when handling. The chemical application line also includes a degradable rope surrounding the carrier to provide strength and durability to the line. | 04-16-2009 |
20090119985 | Liquid Fertilizer, Weed Killer, and Pesticide Application Device Using Exchangeable Containers Connected to an Irrigation System - An apparatus and method are disclosed for applying fertilizer, weed killer, pesticides, and other botanical treatment liquids through an in-ground irrigation system using an inexpensive, easily installed apparatus with exchangeable treatment containers. An adaptor connects in series with an irrigation pipe and supports an inverted treatment container. Treatment liquid enters the irrigation system due to gravity, Venturi effect suction, a pressure differential caused by a constriction in the adaptor, and/or a diverter that diverts water into the container. Embodiments include a cap for sealing the adaptor, a barrier with a hole that controls treatment dispensing rate, a constriction for increased Venturi suction, and/or a protrusion that penetrates a membrane seal on a pre-filled container. Treatment liquid can be dispensed from a collapsible bag inside the treatment container. Embodiments with large containers include structural reinforcements or separate supporting stands. Some embodiments include a closable chamber that protects the apparatus from weather. | 05-14-2009 |
20090145025 | HYDRATION MAINTENANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD - A material for maintaining hydration in plants, whether potted or in natural soils may include a substrate treated with a binder, securing a layer of hydrating particles thereto. Typical binders may include lignicite, or other naturally occurring materials such as sugars, molasses, corn syrup, gelatin, or the like. A byproduct of wood, lignicite has been found to be very effective. Various materials can serve as a hydrating, particulate coating. Polyacrylamide has been found to serve well and provide relief from the stress of dehydration that normally occurs in plants between waterings. | 06-11-2009 |
20090158649 | Water-saving watering and fertilizing device and method - A watering and fertilizing device comprises at least one fertilizing column and a water supply system. The fertilizing columns are vertically inserted in soil, surrounding roots of a plant to be watered. Water from the water supply system enters the fertilizing columns, taking along fertilizer contained therein and further dripping into surrounding soil at a constant rate, so that the plant is effectively supplied with water and nutrients without waste of water. The water supply system optionally provides besides water water-soluble fertilizer, which flows into soil along with water. | 06-25-2009 |
20090199469 | IRRIGATION MEANS - A irrigation means from the irrigation of a vegetation substrate by capillary action comprises a flat, sheet-like substrate base able to impart water to the vegetation substrate and able to be supplied with water by way of a capillary irrigation structure and the substrate base and the irrigation structure are united as a uniform irrigation mat able to be handled as a single assembly bodily. | 08-13-2009 |
20090260283 | Fertilizer spike injection tool - A fertilizer spike injection tool, specifically adapted with a ground-penetrating member end for forming a solid fertilizer spike-receiving cavity in the ground for tree and plant root nutrition with a tamper end adapted to set the fertilizer spike to the depth of the particularly dimensioned formed ground cavity so created by the ground forming member. The tool has a handle for placing the device on the ground, for standing operation, and a foot bar, for easing the tool into the ground using both feet. | 10-22-2009 |
20090282735 | Sustainable new water production system - A system, having three independent subsystems, each yielding useful products for society. The CBM produced water, starting ingredient for subsystem one, yields LNG, and useable water. Subsystem two produces syngas from agricultural products irrigated by subsystem one water. This syngas is used in subsystem three to produce more potable water at a second plant. CBM produced water is separated into two streams of methane, for distribution as LNG and for use in a fuel cell to power a first desalination plant that uses the CBM produced water to create potable water and irrigation water. Fast growing crops, are irrigated by water from subsystem one, to serve as a cost effective source of raw material for a gasification plant to produce syngas; which syngas can be publically distributed, or used as the fuel for the third subsystem; namely a seawater desalination plant to produce potable water at a second site. | 11-19-2009 |
20090282736 | ROOT FEEDER - A root feeder for watering feeding and enhancing the air flow to the roots of a plant when the root feeder is at least partially buried in soil adjacent to the root system, the feeder including body panels folded from flat stock and locked together to form a body having an interior volume and a plurality of apertures providing for circulation of air and/or water and nutrients through the body to the roots of the plant. | 11-19-2009 |
20090288339 | UNATTENDED PLANT WATERING SYSTEM - An apparatus is provided for unattended watering of plants over an extended period of time utilizing a watering system that regulates a partial vacuum to control the discharge of water to the roots of the plants. A water reservoir is provided having an encapsulated interior cavity and an exterior exposed to ambient air, and having upper and lower ends. The reservoir is located above the root level of a plant to be watered. At least one drain opening is defined in the lower end of the reservoir. The upper end of the reservoir is closed and is provided with an adjustable valve, preferably a pinch valve, and an air conduit, preferably a flexible tube, that passes through the valve and extends between the interior and the exterior of the reservoir. The valve thereby interacts with the conduit to partially obstruct air flow through it, so as to maintain a partial vacuum in the upper end of the reservoir as water drains from the lower end of the reservoir. | 11-26-2009 |
20100005716 | Portable Apparatus for Promoting and Containing Plant Growth - An irrigation distribution and reservoir product and method ecosystem employing a substantially continuous panel on the soil surface on which ornamental landscape plantings is placed or produced, the panel having a primary, lateral water distribution structure which distributes water from a water charging inlet through the lateral area to the panel periphery, where it is restrained, the primary water distribution structure being such that when filled with water or completely submerged in water air is trapped by the gaps and spaces of the material for ornamental landscape plant usage. According to another aspect of the same invention, an apparatus and method for supplying irrigation water to the root zone of one or more plants in a container. | 01-14-2010 |
20100011660 | Water reservoir for plants - The water reservoir for plants comprises a single sheet of flexible plastic material. Fasteners are employed to join the ends of the sheet together to form a continuous circle or collar. The sheet is positioned in a trench that is excavated to receive the new plant, thereby forming a barrier around the roots of the new plant. After the plant is placed in the excavated trench, dirt is used to fill the space outside the walls of the sheet. The space inside the walls of the sheet, containing the root ball, is filled with water. | 01-21-2010 |
20100024295 | SOIL MOISTURE SENSING APPARATUS FOR PREVENTING OVERWATERING - A soil moisture sensing system includes a housing embedded in the soil and having a water chamber adapted to receive water from a water source. A controlled drainage assembly includes a semi-permeable membrane coupled to said water chamber for controllably releasing water from the water chamber. A magnetically actuated switch is coupled to a float in the water chamber to provide a control signal when the water level in the water chamber is at a predetermined level. | 02-04-2010 |
20100043283 | IRRIGATION APPARATUS - The present invention relates to irrigation systems for irrigating a growing medium. The irrigation systems of the invention comprise a helical tubular hydrophilic membrane or a corrugated tubular hydrophilic membrane. The invention also relates to methods of irrigating a growing medium, and helical tubular hydrophilic membranes for use in an irrigation system. | 02-25-2010 |
20100050506 | Watering Method and System for Soil Comprising Hydrogel - The present invention relates to the controlled irrigation of hydrogel-containing soils. | 03-04-2010 |
20100064579 | WATERING DEVICE FOR PLANT IRRIGATION - A plant watering device comprises a pair of water absorbent shells made from natural coconut husks. Cotton pads are placed between the shells for further water storage and slow persistent release. An amount of plant nutrient and water filtering carbon material is placed within the cotton pads for disbursement to the root system of a plant. The husks and cotton pads are stacked and wrapped in a mesh material. The device is buried in a planter in close proximity to a root system of a plant. | 03-18-2010 |
20100115831 | Soil treatments with greenhouse gas - The present invention relates to a device for facilitating reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device for combining greenhouse gas with a surfactant and applying the combination to soil whereby at least a portion of the greenhouse gas is sequestered in the soil or plant matter. | 05-13-2010 |
20100115832 | MOISTURIZING AGENT WITH NUTRIENTS - The present invention relates to a gelatinous moisturizing substrate for controllably delivering water, gas micro-nutrients, plant growth additives, preservatives, and surfactants to plant tissue such as the entire vertical root system of a plant. The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a mixture of the following by percent weight: 97.6% water, 2.0% sodium carboxymethylcellulose, 0.15% aluminum sulfate, 0.04% sodium benzoate, 0.04% potassium sorbate, 0.237% zinc acetate, 0.00009% kinetin, 0.00004% indole-3-butyric acid, 0.00003% gibberellic acid, and 0.005% sodium sesquicarbonate. The concentrations of these nutrients disclosed in this invention maintain the substrate's viscosity. As a result, the moisturizing agent retains water, zinc, acetic acid, auxins, gibberellins, and cytokinins in the gel and releases the water and nutrients into the soil surface at a controlled rate, enabling cell growth, formation of new leaves, vigorous shoot growth, even maturity, and improved stress tolerance. The addition of citric acid and sodium bicarbonate to the dry ingredients of the present invention adds another method of creating a cross linked gel from a dry form. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122491 | PLANT FEEDING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a plant feeding apparatus for evenly discharging a feed solution. The plant feeding apparatus includes a feeding member having a downspout at a delivery end portion. The feeding member is capable of retaining the feed solution. Further, the plant feeding apparatus includes a tubular delivery member capable of transferring the feed solution therethrough. The tubular delivery member includes a first end section removably configured to the downspout of the feeding member, and a second tapered end section distal to the first end section. The second tapered end section is capable of penetrating into soil holding a plant. Further, the tubular delivery member includes a plurality of apertures configured proximal to the second tapered end section. The plurality of apertures is capable of evenly discharging the feed solution into the soil. | 05-20-2010 |
20100139158 | WATER AND NUTRIENT DELIVERY DEVICE - A device for delivery of water and at least one further compound which comprises at least one first part containing at least one first compound; at least one second part substantially surrounding said first part, the or each second part being at least partially permeable to water and to the or at least one first compound; and at least one third part substantially surrounding said second part, the or each third part including a water absorbent material. | 06-10-2010 |
20100180496 | INDIVIDUAL PLANT WATERING DEVICE - The invention concerns a fitting consisting of a part made of injected plastic for connecting a water tank and a hollow cone made of porous ceramics, so as to produce a device for dispensing water individually to plants, in particular potted plants, proximate to their roots, and in predetermined amount, comprising three coaxial parts; a disc-shape intermediate part with a central hole; a part consisting of one or two cylinders, arranged on one side of the disc and designed to be permanently fixed to the cone; a part consisting like part A of one or two cylinders bearing a thread on the inner surfaces, arranged on the other side of the disc and capable of receiving a bottle removably screwed. | 07-22-2010 |
20100180497 | 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. | 07-22-2010 |
20100319248 | DEVICE TOTRASFER AND STORE FRESHWATER, COLLECT RAINFALL & GROW VEGETATION - A device, system, and method of transfer and store fresh water on the sea surface, to collect rain fall occurring on the sea, and to grow vegetation on the sea through discharged fresh water from rivers and above collected rain water are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device includes a floating channel to transfer fresh water is made of flexible plastic film separator surrounded by a leak detection chambers with sensing electrodes, a rain water collecting film held up by floats to collect rain water falling on the sea is coupled to the floating channel, a flexible film separator held by floats having storage of fresh water is used to grow vegetation to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and a towing system to ensure a correct designated position of the floating channel giving dynamic stabilization controlled through a triangulation technique based on a radio transmitter's location on a coast. | 12-23-2010 |
20110056128 | Plant Watering Systems - A system for dispersing water to the root zone of one or more plants beneath the soil's surface, comprising a perforated hollow cylindrical tube, ending in a spike, with an internal filter, which is driven into the ground to deliver water to the root zone of a plant or plants is disclosed. | 03-10-2011 |
20110088315 | System and Method for Harvested Water Irrigation - A system and method for harvested water irrigation is provided. The irrigation system generally collects harvested water from a variety of sources and disperses it from a tank to a landscape for irrigation. The irrigation may be managed using a system controller. The system controller interacts with a variety of devices, including a level controller, a pump or valve, and at least one zone valve. The system may be configured to end irrigation cycles in response to certain events and to supplement harvested water irrigation with potable water as needed or selected. | 04-21-2011 |
20110173879 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GROWING VEGETATION - A device and method for growing vegetation. The device and method can be used for repairing a divot in a grass lawn. The device includes a packet having a water-soluble film surface that contains a mixture of soil and seeds. An example device includes a water-containing device in the packet. When the packet is placed on the ground, such as the divot, and subjected to water, the film dissolves so that the mixture comes into contact with the ground and the seeds can begin to germinate and grow. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179705 | Multi-Chamber Line And System For Plant Irrigation And Fertigation And Associated Methods - A line, system, and method are provided for delivering a plurality of fluids to a target plant array at a plurality of pressures. The line comprises a plurality of tubes at least portions of which are hydrophilic. The tubes are connected together to form a co-extensive, multi-chambered delivery system. Each tube is connectable at a proximal end to a source of fluid, preferably comprising at least two different fluids. By having a unitary system positioned in the soil, redundancy of equipment, labor, and systems can be reduced, with the instant system able to perform the functions of multiple systems. | 07-28-2011 |
20110214346 | FERTILIZER DELIVERY SYSTEM AND DEVICE - A fertilizer delivery device which includes a fertilizer chamber having an open top and an enclosed bottom having a plurality of openings, and a hollow compartment (having an open top and an opened bottom end) that is contained within, and completely surrounded by, the fertilizer chamber. A fertilizer delivery kit is also disclosed which includes the fertilizer delivery device and one or more containers that fit into the hollow compartment of the fertilizer delivery device. In addition, a method of for enhancing and accelerating the production of produce on produce bearing plants is disclosed. | 09-08-2011 |
20110219684 | Irrigation Device and Method of Promoting Deep Root Growth of a Plant - The invention is a device and method for providing irrigation water to a plant that promotes the growth of the roots of the plant deep into the soil. The invention includes a tube, connector, and soaker hose that is buried next to a plant. The invention connects to an existing irrigation drip line system that previously provided water to the plant. The invention also repels the roots of the plant away from the apparatus so that the roots are hindered from destroying the apparatus. | 09-15-2011 |
20110239534 | PLANT FEEDING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a plant feeding apparatus for evenly discharging a feed solution. The plant feeding apparatus includes a feeding member having a downspout at a delivery end portion. The feeding member is capable of retaining the feed solution. Further, the plant feeding apparatus includes a tubular delivery member capable of transferring the feed solution therethrough the tubular delivery member includes a first end section removably configured to the downspout of the feeding member, and a second tapered end section is capable of penetrating into soil holding a plant. Further, the tubular delivery member includes a plurality of apertures configured proximal to the second tapered end section. The plurality of apertures is capable of evenly discharging the feed solution into the soil. | 10-06-2011 |
20110308152 | Self watering system - A self watering system to water the roots of the vegetation with condensate from ground moisture collected within a condensate enclosure comprising an outer substantially vertical peripheral wall, an inner substantially vertical wall and an upper wall having at least two substantially flat sections inclined relative to each other and intersecting the upper portion of the outer substantially vertical wall and the upper portion of the inner substantially vertical wall at different angles each of less than ninety degrees to cooperatively form the condensate enclosure to collect moisture from the ground on the inner surface of the substantially flat sections to allow the moisture to condense into droplets to provide water to roots of the vegetation within the condensate enclosure. | 12-22-2011 |
20120167458 | IRRIGATION APPARATUS - There is provided an irrigation apparatus. The irrigation apparatus is used to water trees. | 07-05-2012 |
20120186150 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING PLANT GROWTH - A growth-enhancing element for enhancing plant growth includes a substrate and a plurality of discrete portions of fertilizer. The substrate includes at least one first layer of polymer and at least one second layer of polymer disposed over the at least one first layer of polymer. The discrete portions of fertilizer are encapsulated in the substrate such that the plurality of discrete portions of fertilizer are disposed between the at least one first layer of polymer and the at least one second layer of polymer. The discrete portions of fertilizer each have a flat side that abuts the at least one first layer of polymer and a rounded side that abuts the at least one second layer of polymer. The substrate is configured and arranged to controllably release the fertilizer from the substrate over a period of time. | 07-26-2012 |
20120216457 | Gravity feed precision irrigation system - A gravity feed subterranean system for watering plants at their roots, comprising a vertically disposed reservoir buried at least partially in the ground, a water input line having positive water pressure connected to a float valve constructed and arranged within said reservoir such that when the liquid in the reservoir reaches a desired level, the float valve stops water flow from the input line, a buried output line connected to the reservoir below ground level on one end and plugged at the other, such that the water in the reservoir gravity pressurizes and fills the output line, and at least one hole through the output line. | 08-30-2012 |
20120260568 | Plant Watering Systems - A system for dispersing water to the root zone of one or more plants beneath the soil's surface, comprising a perforated hollow cylindrical tube, ending in a spike, with an internal filter, which is driven into the ground to deliver water to the root zone of a plant or plants is disclosed. | 10-18-2012 |
20120279120 | SUBSURFACE HEAT ACTUATED EVAPORATIVE IRRIGATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A subsurface heat actuated evaporative irrigation system includes a receptacle defined by a porous outer wall. The receptacle includes a first inlet for receiving water and a second inlet for receiving air. The system further includes a heating unit for heating water received in the receptacle to form vapor, wherein the vapor and the air in the receptacle permeate through the porous outer wall of the receptacle into a planting medium. | 11-08-2012 |
20130008084 | SOAKER AND/OR DRIP IRRIGATION DEVICE SUITABLE FOR PLANT POTS AND OUTDOOR SOIL PLANTING - The invention comprises a container ( | 01-10-2013 |
20130031831 | GEOCOMPOSITE ELEMENT, PARTICULARLY FOR ENHANCING PLANT GROWTH - A geocomposite element, particularly for enhancing plant growth, which possesses water permeable sheathing elements as well as a material that absorbs water placed in a cavity made by the sheathing elements, characterised in that it possesses a skeleton structure ( | 02-07-2013 |
20130036666 | Bio-degradable Fertilizer Pad - Convenience in American lives promotes business. Gardening often requires weeding, fertilizing and watering on a regular basis. The frequency of these tasks is weather and climate dependant. The dryer climates of the Southwest require daily watering of gardens. Dry fertilizers are washed away with excessive watering. A single product that minimizes weeding, eliminates fertilizing, eliminates the need to apply mulch and reduces watering, while providing a biodegradable product has been invented. | 02-14-2013 |
20130055634 | OXYGEN AVAILABILITY-BASED IRRIGATION SYSTEM - Irrigation systems ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130205655 | IRRIGATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to irrigation systems for irrigating a growing medium. The irrigation systems of the invention comprise a helical tubular hydrophilic membrane or a corrugated tubular hydrophilic membrane. The invention also relates to methods of irrigating a growing medium, and helical tubular hydrophilic membranes for use in an irrigation system. | 08-15-2013 |
20130205656 | IRRIGATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to irrigation systems for irrigating a growing medium. The irrigation systems of the invention comprise a helical tubular hydrophilic membrane or a corrugated tubular hydrophilic membrane. The invention also relates to methods of irrigating a growing medium, and helical tubular hydrophilic membranes for use in an irrigation system. | 08-15-2013 |
20130212939 | Automate Water Permeating Arrangement for Plant Container - An automate water permeating arrangement includes a water reservoir reserving a predetermined amount of water and a plurality of water permeating elements. Each of the water permeating elements has a water guiding end extended from the water reservoir and a water permeating end being selectively submerged into a particular area of a pot cavity of a plant container under a top surface level of a soil, wherein the water permeating elements are adapted for guiding the water from the water reservoir to the particular areas of the pot cavity and for gradually permeating the water at the water permeating ends of the water permeating elements so as to maintain and control a moisture level of the soil. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219786 | ROOT WATERING DEVICE - A deep root watering unit is described herein that includes an elongated hollow sleeve member and a grate-retaining housing mounted at an upper end of the sleeve member. A cap configured as a grate can be attached to the top portion of the housing. The deep root watering unit is advantageously configured to facilitate insertion and removal of the cap, irrigation adjacent to the housing, and/or distribution of fluid to adjacent irrigation devices. | 08-29-2013 |
20130263502 | Formulations for watering plants - A formulation for preparing a hydrogel for watering plants includes carboxymethyl cellulose and a dispersant. The dispersant disperses the carboxymethyl cellulose on addition of water thereby preventing formation of aggregates. The dispersant can be vermiculite, perlite, pectin, maltodextrin, guar gum, xanthan gum, or seaweed extract. A hydrogel for watering plants can be prepared by adding water to the formulation and mixing, and a method of forming the hydrogel is described. A pouch for watering plants contains the formulation and, when opened, water is added to form the hydrogel. A pot containing a plant in a plant-supporting matrix is placed in the pouch. | 10-10-2013 |
20130269247 | Tube Shaped Device Filled With A Liquid Means For The Plants Nutrition And/Or Protection, A Process Of This Device Construction And Its Usage - This invention is related to device, its production process and also to the usage of the trbe shaped device ( | 10-17-2013 |
20140000159 | CASCADE WATER SUPPLY STRUCTURE OF PLANTS | 01-02-2014 |
20140007501 | SELF WATERING PLANT SYSTEM - This self-watering planter comprises a wick, reservoir, wick-housing running between the soil/soil substitute and the reservoir, and a tight fitting cap to maintain a vacuum seal within the reservoir. The water or liquid mixture is maintained at a constant level across the wick by the vacuum that is created. This prevents water from flowing upwards into the soil when the soil is already wet. Liquid is only drawn from the wick by osmosis when the soil is dry. Even as the water level in the reservoir drops, the water level across the wick continues to remain level until the reservoir is nearly empty, allowing the soil constant access to water until the reservoir needs refilling. Several embodiments are included. All contains these features, but some contain addition features as well as different proportions. The uses of the different embodiments are also described. | 01-09-2014 |
20140020290 | WATERING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IMPLEMENTING - A watering system for providing a flora-nourishing substance to flora. The system comprises a nourishment receiving and delivery mechanism for receiving and delivering the flora nourishing substance; and at least one percolation bore disposed adjacent to the flora and at least partially filled with a material for absorbing the nourishing substance. | 01-23-2014 |
20140047766 | CONTROLLED ON-DEMAND IRRIGATION SYSTEM - The present disclosure is directed to a controlled on-demand irrigation system. In an implementation, the on-demand irrigation system includes a control device configured to control supply of an aqueous solution and semi-porous supply lines. The semi-porous supply lines have a porosity characteristic configured to be altered when acted upon by a surfactant root exudates to permit a flow of the aqueous solution therethrough. The control device is configured to cause injection of the aqueous solution upon a determination that an amount of aqueous solution within the semi-porous supply lines is below an aqueous solution threshold. | 02-20-2014 |
20140069000 | WATERING DEVICE INTENDED TO BE FITTED TO A GROWING CONTAINER, COMPRISING AN INDEPENDENT RESERVOIR | 03-13-2014 |
20140075837 | Plant Watering Device - A plant watering device includes a device insert having a substantially solid porous material with a continuously porous exterior contact surface, at least one watering cavity in the device insert and a water distribution conduit disposed in fluid communication with the at least one watering cavity. | 03-20-2014 |
20140157664 | Watering Device for Plant Irrigation - A plant watering device comprises a pair of water absorbent shells made from natural coconut husks. Cotton pads are placed between the shells for further water storage and slow persistent release. An amount of plant nutrient, colloidal silver and water filtering carbon material is placed within the cotton pads for disbursement to the root system of a plant. The husks and cotton pads are stacked. The two husks are then sewn together. The device is buried in a planter in close proximity to a root system of a plant. | 06-12-2014 |
20140215909 | Plant Irrigating System and a Method - The invention relates to a plant irrigating system ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140259904 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR IRRIGATING AND MONITORING THE GROWTH OF PLANTS - There is at least one embodiment that comprises a system for harvesting plants comprising at least one container for receiving and growing plants; at least one irrigation system configured to feed water to at least one of said plurality of containers; and at least one microprocessor configured to calculate a time until reaching a harvest point based upon a position of the plants. The at least one container can comprise a plurality of containers. The at least one irrigation system comprises at least one level valve configured to close when fluid in at least one container of said plurality of containers reaches a predetermined level. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283445 | Apertured Lawn Treatment Spike - The present invention describes a lawn spike that is configured to distribute a solution of water, fertilizer, or pesticides into the soil. The device includes a proximal end and a spiked distal end, whereby the proximal end includes a reservoir and a removable cap, and the spiked distal end includes an elongated shaft having a plurality of apertures and a distal tip configured for insertion into the soil surface. In use, the device is inserted into the ground with a mallet or similar device and the cap is removed. The reservoir is filled with a solution, which then gravity fed into the spiked distal end for distribution through the apertures of the elongated shaft and into the soil. The present invention distributes pesticides, plant food, or water into the ground, helps to fertilize soil to ensure proper plant growth, and controls the drainage of the solution into the ground. | 09-25-2014 |
20140283446 | WATER SUPPLY DEVICE FOR PLANTING - A water supply device put on the soil or buried in the soil in which the plants are planted. The water supply device includes a first part, a second part and a pipe. The first part is an annular part with a notch. The first part has a water storage space for storing water therein. The second part is located within the notch of the first part and has a room for storing fertilizer therein. The pipe is arranged along the first part and connected between the water storage space and the room. The pipe has a plurality of apertures distributed over the wall thereof. By using principles of differential-pressure and siphon, the water and fertilizer automatically move and are supplied to the plants so as to save time, expenses and efforts. | 09-25-2014 |
20140298719 | SELF CONTAINED PLANT WATERING APPARATUS - A self contained watering apparatus may be buried within the soil in a conventional decorative pot or outdoors in the ground adjacent a plant(s) to be watered. A container for water serves as the source of water and includes a tube for refilling the container. An electric pump, which may be within the container or above the container, pumps water from within the container and discharges the water through a conventional spray nozzle or drip irrigation nozzle. A battery provides electric power to the pump and a settable timer regulates the electrical connection between the battery and the pump. | 10-09-2014 |
20140325903 | GROUND-EMBEDDABLE PLANT SURROUND HAVING A WEED-ABATEMENT COLLAR - This invention provides a truncated, ground-embeddable conical irrigation ring having an integral weed-abatement collar. The slight conical nature of the ring allows for nested stacking of the devices. A first embodiment device has an annular collar with a circular outer perimeter. The weed-abatement collar is wide enough to prevent most weeds from beginning growth outside the ring, creeping over the edge thereof, and into the plant growing region within the ring. The ring prevents water that is provided to a plant growing within the ring from seeping outwardly into soil were no plant growth is wanted. A second embodiment has a hexagonally-shaped weed-abatement collar that allows for honeycomb arrangements of multiple devices which completely cover the ground between irrigation rings. A third embodiment also has a hexagonally-shaped weed-abatement collar. Half of the collar perimeter is equipped with a light-blocking underlapping shelf. | 11-06-2014 |
20140366438 | Irrigation device - An irrigation device having a flexible container for holding water while delivering the water directly into the soil with the irrigation device having a filler neck to facilitate filling and inhibit backflow therethrough with a cap that can quickly seal the filler neck after the irrigation device is filled and a handhold useable to hold the filler neck in an elevated condition during the filling and closing of the flexible container. | 12-18-2014 |
20150013220 | Save-A-Tree-System Apparatus - An apparatus and system for irrigation is disclosed. The Save-A-Tree-System Apparatus is an apparatus for sub-surface irrigation which uses a rigid or semi-rigid tube with a plurality of fluid emitters disposed in the tube, which is buried in order to deliver irrigation to the root-zone of plants, which can be connected in series to efficiently direct irrigation to multiple locals, and which has an internal reservoir for the application of fertilizer, pesticide, fungicide, or the like, to an individual location to supplement system-wide treatment. Irrigation water or treated water is delivered from a source to the Save-A-Tree-System Apparatus via a connecting hose. A pressure regulator, filter and/or directional flow check valve may also be installed between the source and a Save-A-Tree-System Apparatus as needed to control the irrigation water that is delivered to the apparatus. The Save-A-Tree-System Apparatus may also simultaneously provide both aboveground and sub-surface irrigation and aeration. | 01-15-2015 |
20150040471 | MODULAR RESERVOIR WICK - A modular wick for accommodating garden beds of various sizes comprises a generally planar platform Connectors are provided proximate to an outer edge of the platform that allow for connection with an adjacent wick. Each of the wick comprises at least one well that is filled with a wicking medium. Apertures are provided in the walls of the wells to allow water to enter into the wicking medium. By connecting the wicks together, various sizes can be formed. | 02-12-2015 |
20150289462 | Plant Life Feeding Assembly - A plant life feeding assembly for delivering a fertilizer suspension to a root system of a plant includes a feeding member positionable within a support surface. The feeding member is positioned proximate a root system of species of plant life. The feeding member is substantially hollow. The feeding member has a plurality of fluid apertures extending therethrough. A filling member is operationally coupled to the feeding member. The filling member extends upwardly out of the support surface. The filling member is substantially hollow. The filling member receives a fluid fertilizer. The fluid fertilizer is distributed through the plurality of fluid apertures to the root system of the plant. | 10-15-2015 |
20150313101 | MULTI-PURPOSE PLANT WATERING DEVICE AND SYSTEM THEREOF - A plant watering device includes a first body portion, a second body portion having a chamber therein and connected to the bottom of the first body portion, a third body portion set on the top outer wall of the first body portion, and a water supplying tube which is inserted into one side of the third body portion, extending downwards along one side of the first and second body portions to the bottom of the second body portion and upwards along the opposite side of the second and first body portions, and out of the third body portion at the opposite side. Water is provided by the water supplying tube through a hole into the bottom of the chamber and its pressure is regulated using a micropore material block or a water-absorbent rod in the chamber, and a soft water-permeable disc at the bottom of the first body portion. | 11-05-2015 |
20150319943 | A PLANT WATERING DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a plant watering device ( | 11-12-2015 |
20160014984 | PAD FOR STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF WATER IN A HOUSEPLANT POT OR IN THE SOIL - For forming a water-retaining layer at the bottom of a houseplant pot so that the plant present in the houseplant pot needs watering, less frequently, a pad | 01-21-2016 |
20160014985 | AUTOMATIC WATERING DEVICE - The invention relates to an automatic watering device which is self-contained, free standing, portable and easy to install. The automatic water device has at least one reservoir, at least one float, at least one conduit, and at least one base spike and enables the automatic watering device to dispense liquid at a regulated and constant rate by the principle of capillary action or wicking. | 01-21-2016 |
20160037728 | ARTIFICIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR EFFICIENT UPTATE OF FERTILIZERS AND OTHER AGROCHEMICALS IN SOIL - A unit for delivery of agrochemicals to the roots of a plant comprising one or more root development zones, and one or more agrochemical zones containing at least one agrochemical, wherein the agrochemical zones are formulated to release the at least one agrochemical into the root development zones in a controlled release manner when the root development zones are hydrated, and wherein the weight ratio of the root development zones to the agrochemical zones in a dry unit is 0.05:1 to 0.32:1. | 02-11-2016 |
20160066523 | IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An irrigation device and related methods involve the device having a container defining an interior space. The container has a perforated side wall portion, a solid top wall portion and a solid bottom wall portion such that water is dispensed from the device through the perforated side wall portion. An elongated neck has a first end and a second end and defines a conduit therebetween. The second end of the neck is coupled to the container and the neck extends upwardly from the container to the first end. A water inlet communicates with the conduit of the neck at the first end. In use, the container is buried underground and the water is delivered to the container through the water inlet and conduit of the neck. | 03-10-2016 |
20160073578 | FERTIGATION COMPOSITION, USE AND SYSTEM - Disclosed herein is a method for fertigation comprising: (a) providing an acidic mixture of water and a fertilizer dissolving agent; (b) contacting the acidic mixture with a fertilizer composition in fertigation equipment to dissolve the fertilizer composition and to form a fertigation composition; and (c) contacting the fertigation composition with soil. Also disclosed are a fertigation composition and a fertilizer system. | 03-17-2016 |
20160081284 | A MODULAR DRAINAGE SYSTEM | 03-24-2016 |
20160128287 | COMPOSITE MAT FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION AND SELF-WATERING OF POTTED PLANTS - A composite mat for water distribution to one or more potted plants comprises a bottom layer, a top layer and a core layer positioned between the bottom layer and the top layer. After water is distributed to the mat, the water is distributed evenly across the entirety of the core layer. When one or more potted plants are placed on the mat, water is passed from the core layer to the one or more potted plants and the plants are watered. | 05-12-2016 |
20160135391 | PLANT WATER RESERVOIR - A plant watering reservoir has a container having a container sidewall. Sidewall openings are formed on the container sidewall. The sidewall openings are large enough to allow passage of water. A cavity section is formed within the container. The cavity section includes an air cavity having air and superabsorbent polymer hydrogel loaded into the cavity section. A solid vertical column is formed between columns of vertical sidewall openings. A solid horizontal column is formed between rows of horizontal sidewall opening. The superabsorbent polymer hydrogel is loaded to a loading amount of less than full volume when the superabsorbent polymer hydrogel fully engorged. | 05-19-2016 |
20160150745 | METHOD OF DRIP IRRIGATION UNDER PLASTIC FILM FOR RICE CROPPING | 06-02-2016 |
20160165819 | IRRIGATION DEVICE FOR PROMOTING DEEP ROOT GROWTH OF A PLANT | 06-16-2016 |
20160165820 | AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM PURGING | 06-16-2016 |
20160174477 | WATERING SYSTEM FOR PLANTS | 06-23-2016 |
20160174478 | AUTONOMOUS IRRIGATION DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR POT PLANTS | 06-23-2016 |
20160183449 | INSERTION APPARATUS FOR MULTILAYER FERTILIZATION - The invention relates to an apparatus for inserting a solid manure storage into a soil layer, comprising an insertion apparatus with a set of first and second discharge openings which are spaced vertically from each other in the operating position of the insertion apparatus, a distributor comprising a distributor interior, an intake opening that opens into the distributor interior for feeding solid manure, a first and a second set of several first or second exit openings for diverting the solid manure from the distributor space, a first and a second set of several first or second connecting lines, whereby each first and each second connecting line extends from a beginning of the line to an end of the line, is connected at its beginning to a first or second exit opening and at its end to a first or second discharge opening from the set of first or second discharge openings. | 06-30-2016 |
20160198649 | ROOT NUTRIENT DELIVERY SYSTEM AND EMITTER ASSEMBLY THEREFOR | 07-14-2016 |
20160374277 | PLANT IRRIGATION DEVICE - An irrigation device for facilitating growth of a plant includes a mat that is air and water permeable and has an opening through which a plant extends. A slit extends from the opening to a peripheral edge to facilitate placement of the mat around the plant. A drip tube is disposed within the mat between upper and lower surfaces, and has an open end connectable to a water source, and a series of emitters along the length thereof permitting water to exit the drip tube and through the lower surface of the mat. Stakes may extend through the mat and direct water into the ground towards roots of the plant. | 12-29-2016 |
20160374278 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITE MAT FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION AND SELF-WATERING OF POTTED PLANTS - A composite mat for water distribution to one or more potted plants comprises a bottom layer, a top layer and a core layer positioned between the bottom layer and the top layer. After water is distributed to the mat, the water is distributed evenly across the entirety of the core layer. When one or more potted plants are placed on the mat, water is passed from the core layer to the one or more potted plants and the plants are watered. The core layer is able to contain a antimicrobial substance, including silver sodium hydrogen zirconium phosphate. The antimicrobial substance is able to be less than 1% of a weight of the core layer. | 12-29-2016 |
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20220132761 | HYDROPONICS SYSTEM - The disclosed technology includes hydroponics systems and methods of efficient, configurable nutrient solution grow reservoirs that utilize shared components while creating more space in grow facilities. The hydroponics systems include vertical and horizontal rows or layouts of connected reservoirs that may include movable reservoirs to allow for better user access and reduce aisles, which allows space for more reservoirs in a grow facility. Multiple reservoirs may be connected to one another by irrigation tubing (e.g., as shown in in vertical layouts) or by pipes or irrigation tubing (e.g., as shown in horizontal layouts) and share various multiple system components, such as water pumps, water chillers, air pumps, float valves, and drain out systems. In some implementations, incorporation of the 4″ pipes in the horizontal layouts provides for efficient water circulation in a closed loop configuration throughout the disclosed hydroponic systems. | 05-05-2022 |