US3667158A
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Cultivation receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-30
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A combined humidifier and plant apparatus for humidifying the atmosphere and for growing and/or displaying of plants. For the growing of plants, a tray provided in the cabinet supports a layer of soil. The soil is moisturized by a water absorbent material that is partly immersed in a water trough. The humidifying means includes a fan mounted in the cabinet that drives air and water vapor out through an outlet to humidify the atmosphere.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Arthur Privett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G31/00; A01G31/02; A01C; A01C1/00; A01C1/02; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P60/00; Y02P60/20; Y02P60/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A plant apparatus system including a first compartment, a water trough in said first compartment and a tray substantially horizontally arranged covering the water trough and a layer of soil in said tray above the trough, a water absorbent material in said first compartment extending across the bottom of said tray and down into the trough for supplying moisture to said soil, a second compartment receiving a quantity of water, heating means located in said second compartment, a fan positioned to one side of one of said compartments to drive air and water vapor across the surface of the water in said compartments to humidify the ambient atmosphere; and a heat insulating bulkhead provided between said first and second compartments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A plant apparatus system including a first compartment, a water trough in said first compartment and a tray substantially horizontally arranged covering the water trough and a layer of soil in said tray above the trough, a water absorbent material in said first compartment extending across the bottom of said tray and down into the trough for supplying moisture to said soil, a second compartment receiving a quantity of water, heating means located in said second compartment, a fan positioned to one side of one of said compartments to drive air and water vapor across the surface of the water in said compartments to humidify the ambient atmosphere; and a heat insulating bulkhead provided between said first and second compartments.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus according to claim 1 further including fluorescent illumination means mounted above the tray.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |