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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8166704 | Plant watering device A plant watering device that includes a central reservoir and a number of valve-controlled outlet lines that allow an individual to individually control the outflow of water into one or more outlet lines. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8132362 | 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... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8127491 | On-demand control of subsurface watering A watering device for deployment within soil for watering vegetation by releasing water into the soil in which the vegetation is growing. The device includes a container that is shaped for being deployed at least partially within soil. The container has an inlet for... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8122641 | 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 pl... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8065832 | Tree watering systems A system for dispersing water to the root zone of one or more trees 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 a tree or t... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8028470 | Robotic watering unit The different illustrative embodiments provide a method and system for watering plants. A map of an area is received and a determination is made using a processing unit as to whether the area needs water. If the area needs water, current constraints are identified a... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7926223 | 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 prote... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7900396 | 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. ... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7861459 | 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 i... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7845110 | Individual plant watering device 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 predet... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7845109 | 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 prote... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7841132 | Watering jug for hanging plants A watering jug reliably delivers water to a hanging plant, or the like. A manually operable pump sits atop an intake tube; a valve positioned at a juncture between the intake tube and a discharge tube controls the redirecting of the measured amount of water to the d... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7832142 | Nutrient dispensing system and method of use A nutrient dispensing system which connects to a pressurized water supply includes a gravity dispenser, a pressure dispenser, and a valve which selectively connects the pressurized water supply to one of the gravity dispenser and the pressure dispenser. In a first m... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7823325 | 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 colu... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7823326 | 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 ... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7810278 | 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 ... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7784217 | 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 n... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7752807 | Watering device An improved watering device comprises a cap member including a fastening portion provided at the upper side thereof for screwing with a container, and including a hollow tapered insertion element couplingly disposed at the lower side thereof and communicating with t... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7707771 | Plant cultivation apparatus A plant cultivation apparatus includes a water resistant sheet of material, with at least one opening formed in the sheet to enable growth of a plant through the opening. A fertilizer band, which can be contained within a membrane, is affixed to an underside of the ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7707772 | Spray catcher apparatus and method A spray catcher apparatus and method includes a fluid capture surface where the fluid capture surface is conformed to direct captured fluid from the surface. A support stake includes a first end and a second end and the first end is connected with the fluid capture ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7707770 | Watering device A watering device for providing water to a sub-surface level is provided. The watering device includes a body portion for distributing water radially therefrom and along its length. The watering device includes an irrigation assembly for emitting water from a water ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7685766 | Individual plant watering device The invention concerns a fitting consisting of a part made of injected plastic for connecting a water tank (1) and a hollow cone (2) made of porous ceramics, so as to produce a device for dispensing water individually to plants, in particular potted pl... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7681356 | Irrigation apparatus A method and apparatus (10) for irrigating a plant, the method including the step of placing an end of a fibrous wick (50) in communication with a source of water (21) with the wick (50) delivering the water to a moisture zone proximal to... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7644537 | 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 ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7627982 | Plant watering and feeding device A plant and watering and feeding device (10) including an elongate tubular body having an upper portion (38) and a lower portion (16), said elongate tubular body having a hollow cavity for receiving water and feed therein, said upper portion ( | 12/08/2009 |
| 7607257 | Automatic watering apparatus for houseplants An automatic plant watering apparatus having a cavity for receiving a standard houseplant pot, a reservoir for holding water, a pump for removing water from the reservoir, a host for delivering water from the pump to a plant positioned in the cavity. The pump is ope... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7596905 | Self watering plant hanger An automatic watering and fertilizing device in the form of a large watering can having a spout. The device incorporates a battery-powered timer dispenser that can be programmed to dispense a desired water fertilizer mixture. A plastic drum is housed in the watering... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7530196 | Method for improving plant growth by application of a mixture of sulfur and complexing agent Method for improving plant growth by application of a mixture M comprising a component a) of a1) 20 to 96% by weight of sulfur, a2) 4 to 80% by weight of a complexing agent and, if appropriate, one or more crop protectants b) and/or additives c). ... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7441369 | Device for efficiently dispensing fertilizer and other chemicals to the roots of a plant A feeder tube and method for dispensing a selected compound to the roots of a specifically targeted plant. The feeder tube contains a tubular body having an open top end and an open bottom end. A plurality of perforations are formed through the tubular body that com... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7418799 | Versatile plant management system A plant management system allows a person to be able to swap plants out with ease whenever a new look is desired for a garden. The system uses a series of subterraneanly disposed receptors that each removably receive a plant pot therein. The receptors are fluid flow... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7407340 | Modular, self contained, engineered irrigation landscape and flower bed panel A ornamental planting landscape 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... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7399366 | Product and processes for preventing the occurrence of rust stains resulting from irrigation systems using water containing iron ions and for cleaning off rust stains resulting from using said irrigation systems Several products and processes for preventing the occurrence of rust stains resulting from irrigation systems using water having iron ions, such as well water, and for cleaning off rust stains resulting from the use of said irrigation systems are disclosed. In one e... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7392614 | Reinforced unitized mat to facilitate growing plants A reinforced unitized mat to facilitate growing plants includes at least two material layers defining fluid-conveying passageways forming distribution headers and a flow restrictor, an inlet for delivery of a fluid into the distribution headers, and an outlet for di... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7367157 | Water ease for christmas trees An apparatus for watering Christmas trees includes a bottle defining a reservoir and having an opening for allowing fluid to travel outwardly through an elongated flexible hose attached thereto. The apparatus further includes an elongated rigid tube engageable with ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357565 | Fluid injector and mixer apparatus An improved injector which mixes a secondary fluid into a carrier fluid stream has (a) a body for directing the flow of the carrier fluid, this body having an internal wall forming a flow passage therethrough, a central axis, an inlet, an outlet, and a port for rece... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7341401 | Subsurface drainage system and drain structure therefor A subsurface drainage assembly for directing fluid drainage from a surface. The subsurface drainage assembly includes a plurality of drain structure panels linked together in a manner that permits movement of one drain structure panel relative to the adjacent drain ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7308920 | Tree watering funnel A funnel has a large water-receiving end to which is fluidically attached a long spout and a handle. The spout extends at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the water-receiving end. The spout has an outlet port that is inserted into soil adjacent to a... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7271729 | Novelty moisture detector for plants A novel moisture detector for detecting moisture in potting media or soil for plants includes a body formed to represent a creature. Inside the body is a processor and a battery. One or more probes adapted to be inserted into soil extend from the body and send an el... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7263210 | Method and system for volume-specific treatment of ground and plants The invention relates to a method and system for volume-specific treatment of ground and plants as required. The aim of the invention is to improve a method and system as above, such that the distribution of plants is scanned with complete spatial coverage and the t... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258767 | Solar dew tube The invention pertains to a device for the condensation of water from an aqueous liquid by using a temperature gradient, which device includes: (a) a vapor chamber that can be brought in contact with a condensation compartment wher... | 08/21/2007 |
