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US3686792A
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System for supplying liquids to potted plants
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-10-05
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1990-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of pot plants are supported on generally the same level and liquid is supplied thereto by means of a main distribution conduit leading from a container for the liquid and a plurality of feeder conduits each leading from the main conduit to an individual pot plant.
Inventors
- 👤 William G Barfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:18
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G9/00; A01G9/24; A01G9/247; A01G27/00; A01G27/005; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A40/00; Y02A40/10; Y02A40/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
In a system for supplying liquids to plants within pots each having a hole in the lower end and supported on generally the same level, apparatus comprising a container for the liquid having an inlet and an outlet and adapted to be disposed to one side of said supported pots, a main distribution conduit connecting with the container outlet, a plurality of flexible feeder conduits each extending from the main conduit for releasable fluid connection at its outer end with the hole in an individual pot, means for automatically controlling the supply of liquid through the inlet so as to maintain a selected level thereof within the container and thus in each of said pots, and means for adjusting the level at which said liquid is maintained.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a system for supplying liquids to plants within pots each having a hole in the lower end and supported on generally the same level, apparatus comprising a container for the liquid having an inlet and an outlet and adapted to be disposed to one side of said supported pots, a main distribution conduit connecting with the container outlet, a plurality of flexible feeder conduits each extending from the main conduit for releasable fluid connection at its outer end with the hole in an individual pot, means for automatically controlling the supply of liquid through the inlet so as to maintain a selected level thereof within the container and thus in each of said pots, and means for adjusting the level at which said liquid is maintained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system of the character defined in claim 1, wherein the outer end of each feeder tube has a plug tightly fittable into the hole in the pot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system of the character defined in claim 1, including means for emptying liquid within said main conduit, feeder conduits and pots, while closing said outlet conduit to contain liquid within the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A system of the character defined in claim 1, wherein the supply controlling means comprises a valve connected to the inlet, and a float for opening and closing the valve responsive to the liquid level within the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A system of the character defined in claim 4, wherein the adjusting means comprises means for raising and lowering the valve and float in the container.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
128 words
A system for wetting plants, comprising pots for the plants each having a hole in its lower end, means for supporting the pots on generally the same level, a liquid container to one side of the supported pots, said container having an inlet and an outlet, a main distribution conduit connecting with the container outlet and extending below the pots, a plurality of feeder conduits each extending from the main conduit and releasably fluidly connected at its outer end to the hole in a pot, means for automatically controlling the supply of liquid through the inlet so as to maintain a selected level of said liquid within the container and thus in each of said pots, and means for adjusting the level at which said liquid is maintained.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
128 words
A system for wetting plants, comprising pots for the plants each having a hole in its lower end, means for supporting the pots on generally the same level, a liquid container to one side of the supported pots, said container having an inlet and an outlet, a main distribution conduit connecting with the container outlet and extending below the pots, a plurality of feeder conduits each extending from the main conduit and releasably fluidly connected at its outer end to the hole in a pot, means for automatically controlling the supply of liquid through the inlet so as to maintain a selected level of said liquid within the container and thus in each of said pots, and means for adjusting the level at which said liquid is maintained.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A system of the character defined in claim 6, wherein said supporting means has holes therein, and the holes in the pots are over the holes in the supporting means, said feeder tubes extending upwardly through holes in the supporting means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system of the character defined in claim 6, wherein the outer ends of the feeder tubes connect with holes to one side of the bottom of the pots.
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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |