Abstract Apparatus for catching, saving, and dispensing water within the earth includes a container having an upwardly oriented opening covered with a cap having a plurality of holes therein to allow the water seeping downwardly in the earth to flow into the container. A sponge through which the water can flow into the container is held in position beneath the cap by a screen across the opening of the container to prevent dirt from the overlying area from falling into the container. When the earth above the container is dry, the fluid within the container is conducted thereto by a wick extending through the cap, sponge, and screen between the dry earth and the fluid in the container. A saucershaped member is mounted around the container extending outwardly and upwardly from its opening to enhance the water capturing capability of the apparatus.
Inventors
👤 C Alkire
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-10-30 05:04
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A unitary moisture saving apparatus adapted to be entirely buried in the ground for catching and saving moisture comprising, a moisture receiving container having an upwardly disposed opening, a top covering the opening having a plurality of openings to permit water to flow therethrough into said container, a porous isolation member interposed between said top and a perforate support means therebeneath, whereby said top, isolation member, and support means prevent the ground materials from falling into said container, an upwardly extending saucer surrounding and extending outwardly from said top to catch water and conduct it into said container, and wick means extending from a location outside the container in the ground into said container to conduct the water therein to a point remote from the container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A unitary moisture saving apparatus adapted to be entirely buried in the ground for catching and saving moisture comprising, a moisture receiving container having an upwardly disposed opening, a top covering the opening having a plurality of openings to permit water to flow therethrough into said container, a porous isolation member interposed between said top and a perforate support means therebeneath, whereby said top, isolation member, and support means prevent the ground materials from falling into said container, an upwardly extending saucer surrounding and extending outwardly from said top to catch water and conduct it into said container, and wick means extending from a location outside the container in the ground into said container to conduct the water therein to a point remote from the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a tube carrying said wick means, and said wick means passes through said top and terminate near the bottom of said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said isolation member is a sponge and said support means is a screen.