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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8091275 | pH buffered plant nutrient compositions and methods for growing plants This invention provides pH buffered plant nutrient compositions, methods for fertilizing a plant growing or a seed germinating in a hydroponics system, methods for growing a plant in a hydroponics system, and methods for making a pH buffered plant nutrient compositi... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7818916 | pH buffered plant nutrient compositions and methods for growing plants This invention provides pH buffered plant nutrient compositions, methods for fertilizing a plant growing or a seed germinating in a hydroponics system, methods for growing a plant in a hydroponics system, and methods for making a pH buffered plant nutrient compositi... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7334368 | Method of germinating seeds or the like growth-suited parts of a plant contained in germinating units, as well as a germinating box and a germinating assembly for use when carrying out the method A zigzag folded tape is used for joining germinating units that contain seeds or the like-growth-suited parts of a plant. In addition to a seed or the above parts of a plant, the germinating units comprise a mixture of a carrier and additives with water-absorbing su... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7231424 | Active control of collaborative devices Controlling collaborative devices, including providing at least two collaborative devices, in which each collaborative device includes a client device and a client communications application, each collaborative device being coupled for data communications to an OSGi... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7140324 | Method of cooling animals An apparatus for cooling an animal in a place such as a milking stall or feeding stall wherein an artificial climate is created. The artificial climate disclosed comprises wetting the animal with a water vapor and causing an air flow over the wetted area of the anim... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131529 | Oven conveyor alignment system apparatus and method An oven conveyor alignment system for maintaining a conveyor belt centered on its supporting rollers is disclosed. The system comprises a camera that generates an image of alignment and stores it as a digital pixel representation. Thus, the system is able to take ad... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7080478 | Technology for cultivation of and other seaweeds in land-based sea water ponds The present invention provides unique technology, systems and methods of cultivating different types of seaweeds, including, but not limited to, Porphyra (Nori), Laminaria, Undaria, Eucheuma, Gracillaria, Ulva, Sargassum, Codium, Cladophora, Ascophyllum, P... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7073289 | Process for producing orchid seedlings by static liquid culture Disclosed herein is a process for producing orchid seedlings by static liquid culture, in which a suitable amount of orchid seeds are suspended in a liquid medium suitable for the germination and growth of the orchid seeds to form a seed suspension; the seed suspens... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7060656 | Antibacterial rockwool growth medium for hydroponics An antibacterial rockwool growth medium for hydroponics is used for hydroponic growth of rice, flowers and ornamental plants, fruitage, etc. The medium includes a rockwool base used as a culture medium for hydroponics, and an inorganic antibacterial agent is dispers... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6942714 | Nano diatomite and zeolite ceramic crystal powder A nano diatomite and zeolite ceramic crystal powder which is a new environmental material made by combining high-quality natural diatomite and zeolite together and by using most advanced nano technology, wherein the ceramic crystal powder has the capability of produ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6840007 | Rotary plant growing apparatus A rotary growing apparatus comprises a cylindrical structure or drum provided with a series of parallel elongated, longitudinally extending, baskets adapted to receive therein the plants to be grown. A support base is provided for the drum, and a drive mechanism is ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6615539 | Water-retaining support for plants and plant body-growing water-retaining material A water-retaining support for plants comprising a hydrogel-forming polymer (A) having a calcium ion absorption of 0-100 mg per 1 g of the dry weight thereof, having a chlorine ion content of 0.07-7 mmol per 1 g of the dry weight thereof and having a water... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6357175 | Methods for enhancing growth and maintenance of warm and cool season grasses Unique methods for improving growth and maintenance of warm and cool season grasses are provided by treatment with prescribed irrigation solutions to improve water penetration and to increase soil oxygen, while, at the same time reducing water usage and i... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6314676 | Hydroponic plant culture systems A method for the hydroponic cultivation of plants which includes passing a nutrient liquid through a filter which has been impregnated with one or more cultures of microorganisms capable of controlling the growth or germination of pathogenic fungi. The im... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6295759 | Process for hydroponic cultivation of plants In a process for hydroponic cultivation of plants an irrigation solution containing water and at least one nutrient is circulated through a main loop at a first point where a disinfectant is added to the irrigation solution. At a second point at least one... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6293048 | Hydroponic feeder and cooler An apparatus and method for supplying an aqueous liquid for plants utilizes a reservoir having inside walls. There is a conduit for discharging the liquid so the liquid flows along walls of the reservoir. There is a cooler for cooling the walls so the liq... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6233870 | Method and device for aquatic greening in a space of a structure A method and device for aquatic greening in a space of a structure including a storage tank for a cultivating fluid, pump and pipes for circulating the cultivating fluid in a prescribed concentration and flow to a cultivating device, a tank for collecting... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6105309 | Plant cultivation method and apparatus The plant cultivation apparatus and plant cultivation method hasten the growth of a plant root without root injury even if the basic root has been sufficiently bathed in cultivation water solution, reduce a cost for competing with alleyway vegetables by r... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6065245 | Integrated aquaculture-hydroponics systems: nutrient dynamics and designer diet development A dietary inclusion model for an integrated aquaculture-hydroponics system is derived from the concept of mass conservation. The model enables the maintenance of near-equilibrium concentrations of Ca, K, Mg, N, and P, suitable concentrations of Mn and Cu,... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6055771 | Germination of livestock feed grains using effluent from livestock waste digestion A system for germinating livestock feed grains and growing sprouts therefrom using a plant nutritive effluent from a manure treatment process includes a germination tray conveyor having an endless sequence of trays thereon, a grain deposit station at one ... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6055768 | Apparatus for electrically charging fluids The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to energize a fluid. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing defining a bore therethrough within which is disposed an antenna so as to define an annulus between the housing and the anten... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6021602 | Modular structure for aeroponic cultivations A modular structure for aeroponic cultivations comprising a plurality of prefabricated side panels which are meant to receive plants being cultivated and a plurality of prefabricated flat bases to which the side panels are joined by means of respective in... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5992090 | Process for producing vegetative and tuber growth regulator A process of making a vegetative and tuber growth regulator. The vegetative and tuber growth regulator is made by growing potato plants in a recirculating hydroponic system for a sufficient time to produce the growth regulator. Also, the use of the vegeta... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5942021 | System for administration of nutrients to plants Methods, devices and compositions directed to the delivery of a preferably organic formulation of plant nutrients to indoor and outdoor potted plants, cut flowers, vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings, and other types of plants. The methods, devices and ... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5894696 | Method of and apparatus for supplying a solution for raising of terrestrial plants A method of efficiently supplying terrestrial plants with raising substances such as a solution comprises the steps of: producing a solution by an electrolysis of a water using a carbonaceous electrode; reducing the produced solution to minute particles o... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5876484 | Method for removing soluble metals from an aqueous phase A process for the removal of metal ions from solution and means for effecting such removal are described. The process is based on the hydroponic growth of sunflowers, terrestrial turfgrasses and/or members of the family Brassicaceae in solutions containin... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5864985 | Method for producing phalaenosis clone plants through root tip culture Disclosed is a method for producing Phalaenopsis orchid clone plants, which comprises cutting the tip of a growing root of a Phalaenopsis orchid that has been prepared under sterile conditions at a length of from 1 to 5 mm to prepare a root tip for cultur... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5842310 | Vessel for ecological plant tissue culture on a large scale A new vessel for large scale plant tissue culture with a compartmentalized reservoir and corresponding media but without regular closure to close the vessel, so that the plant tissues cultured with the vessel are under a normal ecological air environment.... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5820916 | Method for growing and preserving wheatgrass nutrients and products thereof A method for growing and preserving nutrients in plant material, particularly wheatgrass, which produces a nutritional supplement for humans and non-human animals having optimally high enzyme, mineral, and trace mineral contents, as well as a minimum prot... | 10/13/1998 |
| 5771634 | Hydroponic control apparatus A small (e.g. in home) hydroponic installation is controlled by a computer. The computer controls the on/off status of the outputs such as the lights, fan, water pump etc. Corresponding sensors feed data and readings into the computer. The basis operation... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5611172 | Apparatus for the treatment of live plants An apparatus for the efficient treatment of a live plant is provided. In particular, the apparatus can be used to treat a live plant before being packaged in a sealed container in which the plant can live without any of the care or maintenance that live p... | 03/18/1997 |
| 5598663 | Hydroponic nutrient solution control system A hydroponic nutrient solution control system capable of performing the nutrient solution control automatically, accurately, effectively, and efficiently. In the system, the supplies of the acid nutrient ion ingredient solutions and the alkali nutrient io... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5597731 | Plant propagation system A plant propagation system and method are provided for promoting the growth of plant tissue into small plantlets. The plant propagation system includes sealed, semipermeable membrane vessels for completely enclosing plant material therein. The sealed vess... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5590490 | Hydroponic nutrient solution control system A hydroponic nutrient solution control system capable of performing the nutrient solution control automatically, accurately, effectively, and efficiently. In the system, the supplies of the acid nutrient ion ingredient solutions and the alkali nutrient io... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5558984 | Automated system and process for heterotrophic growth of plant tissue A micropropagation system and process for promoting the growth of plant tissue in a sterile environment is provided. The system includes a bioreactor in which the explant tissue is contained and grown. A plurality of fluid reservoirs are connected to the ... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5465456 | Floor cleaning apparatus Mobile floor cleaning apparatus of the type having a nozzle assembly for spraying a cleaning solution on carpet or other floor covering, a motor driven brush for scrubbing the wet floor, and a vacuum system for extracting dirty solution from the floor. Th... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5464456 | Electronic stimulation of plants The invention relates to the electronic stimulation of plant development. More particularly, it relates to the stimulation of plant development through electrifying the environment around a plant or part of a plant with an electrical field, preferably a p... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5393426 | Method for removing soluble metals from an aqueous phase A process for the removal of metal ions from solution and means for effecting such removal are described. The process is based on the hydroponic growth of sunflowers, terrestrial turfgrasses and/or members of the family Brassicaceae in solutions containin... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5382270 | Plant growth media comprising cross-linked hydrogel particles The invention provides a method of plant growing in which method one or more plants are grown in a growing medium comprising hydrogel particles charged with aqueous nutrient solution for the plant and plants, the growing medium being housed in a substanti... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5312601 | Pond fertilizing apparatus An apparatus is provided for dispensing a fertilizer in a pond. The apparatus includes a flotation structure which is generally surrounded by a porous material, such as a net sack. An opening is provided in the flotation structure through which fertilizer... | 05/17/1994 |
