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US3555729A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-01-17
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1989-01-17
Abstract
Abstract A BASE PORTION IS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE LIQUID AND INCLUDES AN INTEGRAL UPWARDLY EXTENDING TUBULAR PORTION. AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION IS LOCKED ONTO THE BASE PORTION AND DEFINES A SPACE FOR RECEIVING SOIL. AN UPPER PORTION IS SUPPORTED ON SAID INTERMEDIATE PORTION. A WETTING SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDES A TUBULAR PORTION SURROUNDING SAID FIRST TUBULAR PORTION AND CARRIES A PLURALITY OF WICKS WHICH ARE DISPOSED WITHIN A DOWNWARDLY FACING CHANNEL MEANS DEFINED BY SAID INTERMEDIATE PORTION. THIS CHANNEL MEANS HAS SPACED HOLES FORMED THEREIN WHICH ARE ADAPTED TO BE SELECTIVELY ALIGNED OR MISALIGNED WITH THE WICKS FOR CONTROLLING THE AMOUNT OF WETTING OF THE SOIL.
Inventors
- 👤 Challoner R Chute
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Jurisdiction
US
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CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G27/00; A01G27/04
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |