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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7013600 | Method and apparatus for culturing bean sprouts in water A method and apparatus for culturing bean sprouts in water are disclosed. A method for culturing bean sprouts in water according to the present invention comprises the steps of placing a quantity of beans into net bags; immersing the net bags of beans into a contain... | 03/21/2006 |
| 5873197 | Seed priming A method for treating plant seed is provided comprising contacting them with a first surface of semi-permeable membrane having first and second surfaces, the second surface being in direct contact with a solution of predetermined osmotic potential, whereb... | 02/23/1999 |
| 4989367 | Method and apparatus for germinating seed sprouts An apparatus and a method to provide accelerated germination of seed sprouts specifically mung beans. The seed sprouts are placed in a closed vessel, soaked and then have air blown through a layer of seeds and showered at predetermined intervals. The meth... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4926598 | Method and apparatus for germinating seed sprouts An apparatus and a method provide accelerated germination of seed sprouts specifically mung beans. The seed sprouts are placed in a closed vessel, soaked and then have air blown through a layer of seeds and showered at predetermined intervals. The method ... | 05/22/1990 |
| 4787172 | Cultivating device for bean sprouts A device for cultivating bean sprouts comprises at least one cultivating container, a bubble generating pump, a control unit which controls the bubble generating pump, a timer, an electric heater, and a temperature sensor. Also, the device further compris... | 11/29/1988 |
| 4380551 | Methods of producing foodstuff by malting seeds Preparing a foodstuff for human or animal consumption by sowing seeds of at least one quick-germinating plant of a type such as to produce strong root systems in peat which is allowed to lie in a layer having a thickness in the range of from 40 to 200 mm ... | 04/19/1983 |
| 4258501 | Seed sprouting apparatus and method A plurality of perforated individual seed germinating and sprout growing bags are suspended from sets of portable racks which are placed on circular tray structures. The tray structures are supported in spaced vertical relationship by an upright mast loca... | 03/31/1981 |
| 4130964 | Apparatus and method for growing legume sprouts A new hydroponically oriented apparatus for the sprouting of legume plants such as alfalfa, green beans, wheat and the like is disclosed. A unique process for sprouting of the legumes from seed, which includes the step of mineralizing the sprouts is also ... | 12/26/1978 |
| 4114315 | Process for growing alfalfa sprouts from seed and apparatus therefor The temperature and wetness of alfalfa seeds are varied during specified time periods to bring about germination in 48 hours. After germination, the alfalfa sprouts are exposed for 192 hours to an environment of regulated and varying temperature, humidity... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4092802 | Sprouter for home use with automatic irrigator A device for producing sprouts consisting of a receptacle for containing the growing sprouts having a drain therein and a water reservoir method above the first receptacle. The water reservoir is filled at a slow regulated rate and is automatically emptie... | 06/06/1978 |
| 4062983 | Method for maintaining heat and moisture in food A method for holding food and the like at desired temperature and moisture levels for an extended period of time wherein a holding chamber confines a volume of air about a food disposed therein, an air flow supply produces a stream of heated humidified ai... | 12/13/1977 |
| 4062277 | Defrosting apparatus An apparatus for thawing of frozen food products is provided which includes a tank member having an open top which is provided with a specially constructed cover member which insures sanitary conditions during the thawing while at the same time minimizing... | 12/13/1977 |
| 4057930 | Hydroponic method and apparatus The apparatus includes a seed supporting screen mounted a predetermined distance above a water reservoir in which an aerator grid is immersed to provide a circulating flow of moisture droplets and moisture laden air around and through the screen to provid... | 11/15/1977 |
| 4006559 | Self-irrigating display rack for potted plants A self-irrigating display rack is provided for potted plants, which comprises a tier of display dishes supported on a reservoir base. The display dishes are mounted in vertically spaced coaxial positions on an upright central tubular member which, in turn... | 02/08/1977 |
| 3991514 | Hydroponic device and method There is disclosed a device for hydroponic growth of plants which includes an elongated chamber having an inlet door, an outlet door, and an interior designed to support vertically spaced trays which are arranged to be advanced one tray-length each day fr... | 11/16/1976 |
| 3943658 | Intensive cultivation Apparatus providing a controlled environment for intensive cultivation of vegetable matter, e.g. bean sprouts is disclosed. A valve regulates the supply of water from a reservoir to a water-spray inlet in the roof of a cultivation chamber having an air ve... | 03/16/1976 |
