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US4001966A
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Growing tray structure, as for mushrooms
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-10-03
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Granted: 1977-01-11
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Expires: 1993-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A container for a growing media, e.g. compost, is disclosed as for use in the production of mushrooms. A plurality of individual container sections with the upper end open, having a depth generally in excess of 20 inches and a width under 16 inches, are affixed together in critically spaced-apart relationship to hold quantities of media. A peripheral, confining wall is provided above the container sections for supporting a common layer defining a continuous bed surface. As disclosed, the structure is fabricated of steel-wire mesh affixed to a frame of beam and column supports, and is lined, as with plastic film. Also as disclosed, a plurality of bed structures are affixed in stacked, spaced-apart tray configurations, for economy of space and handling.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Paul Metzner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:49
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G18/00; A01G18/60; A01G18/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A bed structure to receive growing medium, as for use in the production of mushrooms or the like, comprising: a plurality of walled container sections for holding said growing medium, each having one side defining a substantial opening for receiving said medium for containment, said sections extending away from said opening to a distance of at least 20 inches; means for affixing said walled container sections together in vertically spaced-apart relationship with said openings horizontally disposed whereby to permit air flow around individual of said container sections; and means defining a common space above the openings of said walled container sections for containing a quantity of said casing media whereby mushrooms may be grown in a continuous horizontal bed, supported by spaced-apart quantities of said growing medium in said container sections.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A bed structure to receive growing medium, as for use in the production of mushrooms or the like, comprising: a plurality of walled container sections for holding said growing medium, each having one side defining a substantial opening for receiving said medium for containment, said sections extending away from said opening to a distance of at least 20 inches; means for affixing said walled container sections together in vertically spaced-apart relationship with said openings horizontally disposed whereby to permit air flow around individual of said container sections; and means defining a common space above the openings of said walled container sections for containing a quantity of said casing media whereby mushrooms may be grown in a continuous horizontal bed, supported by spaced-apart quantities of said growing medium in said container sections.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A growing structure including a plurality of bed structrues according to claim 1 affixed together in horizontally spaced-apart, stacked relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A growing structure according to claim 2 wherein at least one of said bed structures includes walled containers, the bottoms of which are tapered to afford access to the bed of the next lower tray structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bed structure according to claim 1 wherein said walled container sections comprise walls of rigid lattice defining openings, and plastic film linings for said walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bed structure according to claim 1 wherein said walled container sections comprise open rigid walls defining substantial open spaces, and film linings for closing said open spaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A bed structure according to claim 5 wherein said open rigid walls comprise steel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bed structure according to claim 1 wherein said open rigid walls comprise steel wire mesh and define said sections to be of a width between about 6 and 16 inches.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
A bed structure including a plurality of tray structures in accordance with claim 1 and further including a plurality of vertical column members affixed to support said tray structures in stacked spaced-apart relationship.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A bed structure according to claim 8 wherein said walled container sections comprise open rigid walls defining substantial open spaces, and film linings for closing said open spaces and wherein said open rigid walls comprise steel wire mesh.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-01-11 | 1980-07-12 | 1981-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-11 | 1984-07-12 | 1985-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-11 | 1988-07-12 | 1989-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |