A01G9/027

Adaptive Growing Modules
20200267910 · 2020-08-27 ·

A prefabricated modular grow box featuring: an irrigation system, a drainage system, stands, stacking support, structural support, and built-in greenhouse roof supports; all designed for maximum efficiency in storage and deployment.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WATERING A SEED TRAY

A watering station includes a robotic watering device having a first swing arm having a first end opposite a second end, a rotatable robot arm rotatably coupled to a second end of the first swing arm, a first motor configured to pivot the first swing arm, a second motor configured to rotate the rotatable robot arm with respect to the first swing arm, and pump outlets positioned on the rotatable robot arm, one or more pumps fluidly coupled to the pump outlets positioned on the rotatable robot arm, and a fluid reservoir, where the one or more pumps comprises an inlet and an outlet, and the one or more pumps are fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir such that when activated the one or more pumps draw fluid from the fluid reservoir and disperse a predetermined amount of fluid out the pump outlets.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NORMALIZING TANK PRESSURE

A system for normalizing tank pressures includes a controller, a holding tank, a first reservoir, a first valve fluidly coupled to the first reservoir and communicatively coupled to the master controller, a distribution line fluidly coupling the holding tank to the first valve, a first sensor communicatively coupled to the controller, where the first sensor is configured to output signals corresponding to a fluid level within the first reservoir, and an instruction set that causes the processor to: receive signals from the first sensor, determine whether the fluid level within the first fluid reservoir is below a first threshold, generate a first signal to open the first valve when the fluid level is below the first threshold such that fluid from the holding tank fills the first reservoir, and generate a second signal to close the first valve when the fluid level is not below the first threshold.

VINYL RAISED BED GARDEN PLANTER KIT WITH MODULAR EXTENSION OPTION
20200221650 · 2020-07-16 ·

A raised garden box assembly. The raised garden box assembly may include a plurality of hollow sidewalls, each hollow sidewall may have a top rail, a bottom rail, an inner side member and an outer side member, where the top rail is connected to an outer side member and an inner side member and the bottom rail is also connected to the inner side member and the outer side member. The outer side member and the inner side member may form a hollow interior space and each of the plurality of hollow sidewalls may include a plurality of support ribs, each of the plurality of support ribs may directly contact the outer side member and the inner side member. The top rail, bottom rail, outer side member, inner side member and plurality of support ribs of each hollow sidewall may be integrally formed as a single unitary piece via an extrusion process. The raised garden box assembly may also include a plurality of hollow corner posts, each corner post having a first and second opening, where each of the first and second openings may receive a terminating end of one of the plurality of hollow sidewalls, the plurality of hollow sidewalls and corner posts forming an enclosure.

PLANT CULTIVATION DEVICE AND GREENING APPARATUS THEREOF
20200221648 · 2020-07-16 ·

A plant cultivation device and a greening apparatus thereof are provided. The plant cultivation device includes a fixing member which includes a first channel, a shared channel and a plurality of first through-holes. The first through-hole is connected with the first channel and the shared channel, and passes through an upper surface of the fixing member. Both the first through-hole and the shared channel are stack-up with each other, and the first through-hole is located above the shared channel. The shared channel is configured to fill with a cultivation medium,and the first channel is configured to store water flowing from the shared channel by the first through-hole when too much water is stored in the shared channel. The present disclosure can optimize a growing environment of plants.

Smart cabinet for home gardening
10709076 · 2020-07-14 · ·

A smart home gardening cabinet is disclosed that includes a plurality of plant growing drawers each having a vertical lift door and an automatic precision weather system to grow a specific type of plants, each automatic precision weather system includes an array of lights for photosynthesis, an air circulation system, and a water circulation system that provides nutrient water to the specific plants in each plant growing drawer; each plant growing drawers having a plant growing tray that includes an array of growing holes filled with a sponge materials to absorb and retain nutrients which are misted to the roots of the plants, excess nutrient water being returned to the water circulation system to save water.

VERTICAL FARMING SYSTEM WITH PLANT DISPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY AND IRRIGATION UNIT FOR VERTICAL FARMING SYSTEM
20200187427 · 2020-06-18 ·

A vertical farming system comprising: a plant storage frame including a plurality of horizontal guiding members; a plurality of plant receiving trays received on a corresponding horizontal guiding member for receiving a plurality of plants, the plant receiving trays being disposed adjacent each other and being laterally movable along the horizontal guiding members towards and away from an open front end of the storage frame, the plant receiving trays being connectable to each other such that movement of one of the plant receiving trays in a lateral direction moves the remaining plant receiving trays in the same lateral direction, the plant receiving trays being detachable from each other to allow each plant receiving tray to be removed from the storage frame through the open front end to be tended individually from the other plant receiving trays.

LIQUID-STORING PLANTING DEVICE
20200128768 · 2020-04-30 ·

A liquid-storing planting device is disclosed. The liquid-storing planting device includes a first box and a second box. The first box includes a plurality of lateral walls and a plurality of first through holes formed on the lateral walls. A tubular body is inserted into the first through hole to connect and communicate two adjacent first boxes. A supporting member is mounted within the first box. A second box is tacked on the first box. A plurality of second through holes are formed on the second box. Each of the second through holes is provided with a liquid absorbing strip. The liquid absorbing strip hangs down to the inside of the first box through the second through hole. The liquid stored in the first box is transferred to the second box by capillary effect of the liquid absorbing strip so as to provide a friendly planting environment.

Garden layout growing system

A garden layout growing system is provided. The system includes a frame and at least a first tray and a second tray. At least one leg extends from the frame. The at least one leg is configured to be received within a growing medium to hold the frame at a select location in relation to the growing medium. Each first and second tray has at least a portion of a first edge that forms at least a portion of at least one plant opening and at least at portion of a second edge that is configured and arranged to be removably attached to the frame.

PLANT GROWING STRUCTURE
20200093071 · 2020-03-26 ·

A plant growing structure (100) designed to enhance the root quality, quantity, and architecture of plants grown in plant containers or in the ground is constructed from a plurality of support walls (200). The plant growing structure (100) enhances air circulation to the plant root system (20) to increase root growth and plant productivity. Channels (230) within the support walls (200) are designed with physical structures and materials that be adapted to address issues with aeration, infiltration, drainage, soil structure, root growth, plant nutrient uptake, plant pests and diseases, growing medium moisture, and growing medium microbial content. A liquid permeable drain platform (900) controls the amount and duration of water storage in the growing medium (50). The liquid permeable drain platform (900) may be used as a standalone device or in conjunction with the plant growing structure (100).