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Breathing assistance apparatus
A humidifier and humidity sensor for use with a breathing assistance apparatus. The humidity sensor senses absolute humidity, relative humidity and / or temperature at both the patient end and humidifier end. The humidifier may also include provision to both control independently the humidity and temperature of the gases. Further, a chamber manifold facilitates easy connection of the humidifier to various outlets, inlets and sensors. A heated conduit provides a more effective temperature profile along its length.
Owner:FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE LTD
Self-sustaining artificially controllable environment within a storage container or other enclosed space
InactiveUS20140115958A1Readily apparentSeed and root treatmentClimate change adaptationEngineeringActuator
A system includes an enclosed space defining a controllable environment chamber. The system also includes at least one monitoring device configured to measure multiple characteristics of an environment within the chamber. The system further includes multiple actuators configured to alter the characteristics of the environment within the chamber. The enclosed space includes at least one rack system configured to be placed within the enclosed space. Each rack system includes multiple layers configured to receive multiple plants to be grown in the chamber. The actuators are configured to adjust the characteristics of the environment within the chamber to condition the environment based on the plants to be grown in the chamber.
Owner:GREENTECH AGRO
Aeroponic growing system and method
An aeroponic growing system and method is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the system includes at least one vertical column of interconnected growing pots and an overhead support to suspend the vertical column of interconnected growing pots. The system also includes a supply conduit that is in fluid communication with a top of the vertical column of interconnected growing pots and a return conduit in fluid communication with a bottom of the vertical column of interconnected growing pots. In addition, the system includes a reservoir in fluid communication with the supply conduit and the return conduit. A turning mechanism may also be used for rotating the column to achieve uniformity of illumination.
Owner:TOWER GARDEN
Nanobubble utilization method and device
InactiveUS20060054205A1Efficient use ofFast cleaningMaterial nanotechnologyVibration massageBiological bodyChemical reaction
The present inventors have found the presence of a nanobubble that has not been confirmed conventionally, and established a method for producing nanobubbles. The inventors have determined the theoretically expected characteristics of the produced nanobubbles, found new characteristics by analyzing data experimentally collected, and elucidated the relationship among the characters. Specifically, the inventors have found that a nanobubble has features such as decrease of the buoyant force, increase of the surface area, increase of the surface activity, generation of a local high-pressure field, interface activating action, and sterilizing action thanks to electrostatic polarization. By the association among the features, any of wide variety of objects can be cleaned with high performance and with light environmental load thanks to the function of adsorbing foul components, the function of cleaning the surface of an object quickly, and the sterilizing function, and polluted water can be purified. Nanobubbles can be applied to an organism to recover from fatigue and effectively used for chemical reactions.
Owner:NAT INST OF ADVANCED IND SCI & TECH
Light-weight modular adjustable vertical hydroponic growing system and method
A light-weight, modular, adjustable vertical hydroponic growing system and method of Native American design for cultivation plants and beneficial soil organisms (BSO's) in symbiotic combination. Forest-like arrays of fully rotatable and demountable grow tubes are suspended within climate-moderating greenhouses, optionally from conveyor tracks. The tubes are filled with light-weight, porous 100% in-organic grow media predominately comprised of expanded volcanic or recycled glass granules. The grow tube arrays are provided with an insulated, overhead-mounted fertigation distribution system delivering metered intermittent flows from insulated mixing and holding tanks. The flows are recycled via an insulated return piping system to maintain cool fertigation temperatures near those of natural ground water. Fertigation supply mains provided with vortex flow induction devices impart rotational momentum to flows for delivery of uniform aerated fertigation to plants and BSO's via a combination of open-tube emitters and gravity flows within grow tubes.
Owner:COLLINS FRED +1
Hydroponic plant cultivating apparatus
A hydroponic system with modules having a hollow interior, a bottom wall with drain holes, and an open top end. A module conduit in each module carried by the bottom wall for channeling fluid through the hollow interior. The bottom wall of each the module adapted to engage a top end of an adjacent module for stacking the modules in an end-to-end arrangement to form a planting column. A conduit receiving slot formed in the bottom wall of each module to engage a top portion of a conduit from an adjacent lower module when the modules are stacked end-to-end to provide a continuous fluid passageway through the planting column. A platform vertically carrying the planting column atop a fluid reservoir. A supply line connecting the reservoir to the fluid passageway. A fluid distributor atop the column in fluid communication with the fluid passageway for distributing fluid into the planting column.
Owner:TOWER GARDEN
Devices and methods for growing plants
InactiveUS20080222949A1Suppress soundIncrease oxygen contentSaving energy measuresAgriculture gas emission reductionCell culture mediaEngineering
A gardening system includes a modular seed cartridge including a rigid, cup-shaped receptacle including an upper portion having an outer rim, a soilless growth medium located in the rigid, cup-shaped receptacle, and at least one seed in contact with the soilless growth medium. The gardening system also includes an aeroponic or hydroponic garden including a chamber including a lower portion for storing a liquid nutrient solution, a cover located above the chamber, the cover including a plant opening adapted to removably support the modular seed cartridge by the outer rim, and a pump located in the chamber and adapted to circulate the liquid nutrient solution from the lower portion of the chamber to the modular seed cartridge supported by the plant opening.
Owner:AEROGROW INT
Revegetation system on steep rocky slopes and implementing method thereof
The invention discloses a revegetation system on steep rocky slopes and an implementing method thereof, which are suitable for surface vegetalization of steep rocky uncover slopes with the gradient of 60 degrees above. A slope drainage system is arranged in the system to prevent the vegetalization layer from being flushed by rainwater and reduce water loss and soil erosion; a mix-sprayed vegetalization layer plastic-covered with iron wire corrugated meshes and consisting of continuous fiber is arranged on the slopes and has stable structure, rich nutrition and functions of water conservation and ventilation. The casting separator prevents the mix-sprayed vegetalization layer from sliding downwards; and a drop irrigation facility is distributed to make sure that the vegetalization layer is moist. After maintenance of mix-sprayed construction on the slopes, the vegetable layer with herbaceous plants and shrubs can be effectively formed, thereby reconstructing the destructed vegetables on the slopes and recovering the natural landscapes on the uncover slopes.
Owner:深圳市如茵生态环境建设有限公司
LED light timing in a high growth, high density, closed environment system
ActiveUS20140259920A1Reduce duplicationWell mixedSaving energy measuresGrowth substratesGrowth plantHigh density
Owner:CROP ONE HLDG
Water-retaining support for plants and plant body-growing water-retaining material
InactiveUS6615539B1Reduce contentSuppress Ca absorption amountAlkali orthophosphate fertiliserAmmonium orthophosphate fertilisersIon exchangePolymer
A water-retaining support for plants comprising a hydrogel-forming polymer (A) having a calcium ion absorption of 0-100 mg per 1 g of the dry weight thereof, having a chlorine ion content of 0.07-7 mmol per 1 g of the dry weight thereof and having a water absorption magnification in ion-exchanger water at 25° C. of 1.0x101 to 1.0x102; or a plant body-growing water-retaining material comprising a molded product of a mixture of such a polymer (A) and a plant body-growing support (B). The water-retaining support for plants and the plant body-growing water-retaining material are those which have an excellent water-retaining property and they substantially do not cause inhibition of root generation or inhibition of root elongation.
Owner:MEBIOL +2
Coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite
The invention discloses coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite. The technical scheme has the essentials that the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite is composed of coal gangues, attapulgite clay, a powdery coal gangue foaming agent, active carclazyte waste dreg, hollow microspheres, lightweight magnesium oxide, expanded perlite, expanded vermiculite, ferrous sulfate and quick lime. The materials of the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite are stirred and mixed, extruded and granulated, dried, roasted, subjected to heat insulation, sieved, sealed and packaged to prepare the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite. The coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite has the characteristics of large specific surface area, small bulk density, high water absorption rate, excellent ventilation performance, beautiful appearance and shape and no odors, no harmful bacteria, good lightweight strength, and consistent micro-pores and macro-pores. When the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite is used for culturing or planting various types of nursery stocks, flowers and vegetables, the roots of the plants can absorb nutrition constituents of water or a liquid fertilizer from the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite, so that good growth and development and the survival rate of the plants are ensured and the coal gangue lightweight through-hole ceramsite is suitable for preparing a soilless culture substrate and nutrient soil.
Owner:平凉华晨非金属应用科技有限公司
Control and sensor systems for an environmentally controlled vertical farming system
ActiveUS20180014486A1High yieldCost per square footSelf-acting watering devicesLayeringControl systemSensor system
A computer implemented system for a vertical farming system comprising at least a first crop growth module and operating in an environmentally-controlled growing chamber, the control system comprising sensors for measuring environmental growing conditions in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber over time to generate environmental condition data, a device configured for measuring a crop characteristic of a crop grown in the crop growth module of the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to generate crop growth data and a processing device comprising software modules for receiving the environmental condition data and the crop growth data; applying an algorithm to the environmental condition data and the crop growth data to generate an improved environmental growing condition and generating instructions for adjustment of the environmental growing conditions in or around the growth module in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to the improved environmental growing condition.
Owner:MJNN LLC
Vertically Integrated Greenhouse
ActiveUS20090307973A1High yieldTight spacingClimate change adaptationWatering devicesGreenhouseBuilding energy
A vertically-integrated greenhouse for growing plants in suspended trays. The design is particularly well-suited for installation in a double-skin façade of a building, or in an interior atrium, lobby, or similar structure. In addition to producing food, plants can reduce building maintenance costs by providing shade, air treatment, and evaporative cooling to building occupants. The vertically-integrated greenhouse involves the use of a dynamic movable array of plant trays as a mechanical shading device. The spacings and arrangements of the trays in the tray suspension system can be adjusted on both a diurnal basis and a seasonal basis to maximize plant light capture and building shading, thereby maximizing crop yield and building energy savings, or for esthetic considerations.
Owner:NEW YORK SUN WORKS
Water absorbing hydrogels and methods of making and use thereof
The invention is directed to a crumbly, water-absorbing, soil-like hydrogel. The hydrogel comprises finely comminuted mineral substances, such as igneous rock; water-soluble alkali-silicate; solid and liquid nutrient additives; and ballast, bound in a cross-linked polymer. The hydrogel is structured like a sponge and absorbs water and liquids when in contact with water or aqueous liquids. The mineral substances present in the hydrogel may be present in an amount of at least 30% by weight of the dried hydrogel. Also, the invention encompasses methods of producing acidic and neutral to weakly alkaline hydrogels.
Owner:GEOHUMUS
Multifunctional tridimensional combined green building
The present invention is related to a tridimensional combined green building which is constituted with plant, biologic ecosystem, physical environment ecosystem, habitation environment and the combination thereof. Said tridimensional combined green-building may comprises green villages, green areas and green scientific town, such as tridimensional wall, tridimensional river and tridimensional bridge etc., and they can be divided into variety of green building.
Owner:ZHAO BING
Moisture-preserving nutritious soil for growing herbaceous flower seedlings and preparation method thereof
InactiveCN101715714AReasonable structureLoose structureRenewable energy machinesCultivating equipmentsSoil sciencePlant nutrition
The invention belongs to plant nutritious soil and a preparation method thereof and particularly relates to flower nutritious soil and a preparation method thereof. The flower nutritious soil contains the components of biomass water-retaining agent, turf, sapropel, black soil, corn straw, perlite, meerschaum, deer feces, fine sand, inorganic fertilizer, and the like and is processed by the steps of raw material selection, crushing, screening, disinfection, mixing, pH regulation and the like. By adopting the method of mixing organic materials and inorganic materials, the flow nutritious soil has the advantages of reasonable and loosened structure, complete nutrients, stable property, easily obtained raw materials, easy processing and low cost. In addition, the biomass water-retaining agent contained in the flow nutritious soil is a novel, multifunctional and natural macromoleclar polymer and has a three-dimensional space reticular structure, not only can absorb water and fertilizer, but also can retain water and fertilizer, and. the water absorbing capacity of the flower nutritious soil is more than 1000 times the weight thereof, a small reservoir of water and fertilizer is formed in the soil, and the water and the fertilizer are slowly released, thereby the flow nutritious soil has the functions of saving both water and fertilizer. The invention can be used for growing seedlings and planning seedlings.
Owner:NORTHEAST NORMAL UNIVERSITY
Hydroponic plant cultivating apparatus
A hydroponic system with modules having a hollow interior, a bottom wall with drain holes, and an open top end. A module conduit in each module carried by the bottom wall for channeling fluid through the hollow interior. The bottom wall of each module adapted to engage a top end of an adjacent module for stacking the modules in an end-to-end arrangement to form a planting column. A conduit receiving slot formed in the bottom wall of each module to engage a top portion of a conduit from an adjacent lower module when the modules are stacked end-to-end to provide a continuous fluid passageway through the planting column. A platform vertically carrying the planting column atop a fluid reservoir. A supply line connecting the reservoir to the fluid passageway. A fluid distributor atop the column in fluid communication with the fluid passageway for distributing fluid into the planting column.
Owner:TOWER GARDEN
Buoyant wetland system
InactiveUS7810279B2Low costEasy constructionPlanting bedsAgriculture gas emission reductionCell culture mediaBiology
Owner:FOUNTAINHEAD
Seedling substrate for soilless culture for vegetables
ActiveCN102432394AHigh in potassiumRich in trace elementsBio-organic fraction processingAgriculture gas emission reductionPorosityBiology
The invention discloses a seedling substrate for vegetables, belonging to the technical field of soilless culture. The substrate formula comprises the following components based on volume ratios: 10-40% of fermented vinegar dreg, 5-30% of fermented cassava dreg, 5-30% of plant ash, 5-30% of perlite, 5-30% of vermiculite and 10-25% of turf. The water content of the substrate is not bigger than 50%, and the total porosity of the substrate is 65-95%, and the total nutrient content of the substrate (N+P2O5+K2O) is 3-5%, and the grain diameter of the substrate is 0.1-4.9 mm, and the volume weight of the substrate is 0.2-0.8 g / cm3, and the gas-water ratio of the substrate is 1: 2-4, and the EC (elastic coefficient) value of the substrate is 1-3 and the pH value of the substrate is 5.8-7.5. The seedling substrate for soilless culture for vegetables mainly uses organic wastes as raw materials, and produces seedling substrate by high temperature fermentation treatment, and changes wastes into wealth, and turns harm into good. The invention has a low production cost, a light weight and complete nutrients such that it is suitable for growth and development for vegetable seedlings, and is a good substrate for soilless culture industrialized tray seedling for vegetables.
Owner:江苏培蕾基质科技发展有限公司
Domestic full-automatic vegetable planting machine
ActiveCN103416292ASecure carbon dioxideEnsure demandAgriculture gas emission reductionCultivating equipmentsControl systemEngineering
Owner:WUXI IGROWTHS TECH CO LTD
Hydroponic growing enclosure and method for the fabrication of animal feed grass from seed
InactiveUS6578319B1Easy to useAgriculture gas emission reductionCultivating equipmentsSprouted SeedsEngineering
Owner:COLE ROBERT +1
Environmentally controlled vertical farming system
ActiveUS20180014485A1Efficient comprehensive utilizationEasy to understandSelf-acting watering devicesLayeringGrowth plantAgricultural engineering
A plant growing system configured for high density crop growth and yield, including an environmentally-controlled growing chamber and a vertical growth column within, the column configured to support a hydroponic plant growth module which is configured for containing and supporting plant growth media for containing and supporting a root structure of at least one gravitropic crop plant growing therein and for detachably mounting to the vertical growth column, the hydroponic plant growth module including a lateral growth opening to allow the plant to grow laterally through toward a light emitting source, a nutrient supply system to direct aqueous crop nutrient solution through an upper opening of the hydroponic plant growth module, an airflow source to direct airflow away from the growth opening and through an under-canopy of the plant, so as to disturb the boundary layer, and a control system for regulating, at least one growing condition in an area in or adjacent to the under-canopy.
Owner:MJNN LLC
Devices and methods for growing plants
InactiveUS20090151248A1Agriculture gas emission reductionCultivating equipmentsGuide tubeSurface cover
A countertop gardening appliance can include a base sized and dimensioned to fit on a countertop, a vessel removably supported by the base, the vessel defining a closed lower portion for storing a liquid, and an open upper portion, a gas diffuser located in the vessel, a gas pump located within the base, a conduit connecting the gas pump to the gas diffuser, a one-way valve in fluid communication with the conduit, a growing surface covering the open upper portion of the vessel, the growing surface including a receptacle adapted to receive a seed cartridge, a liquid level gauge indicating a level of the liquid in the vessel, a hood supported above the growing surface by a support arm connected to the base, the hood including an artificial light source, and a controller located within the base, the controller adapted to activate the artificial light source and the gas pump on predetermined time cycles.
Owner:AEROGROW INT
Hydroponic Monitor And Controller Apparatus with Network Connectivity and Remote Access
InactiveUS20090223128A1Optimize resource usageIncrease profitabilityAgriculture gas emission reductionCultivating equipmentsElectrical devicesBluetooth
An apparatus for monitoring and controlling a hydroponic installation which measures various sensors, controls electrical devices, and provides a rich user interface through a standard web browser accessible anywhere on the Internet. Network connectivity allows the operator to manage the system remotely, as well as view recent and historical data through web pages. Digital cameras, of the kind typically used with PCs, provide visual feedback. The apparatus can notify the operator in the case of certain predetermined conditions, using a variety of messaging methods, including email, SMS or MMS page. The operator can remotely initiate control through reply messages. An industry-standard expansion bus provides the ability to attach external devices for additional functionality. Network access can be provided by Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or a nearby cell phone with Bluetooth.
Owner:KUSCHAK BRIAN C
Plant Air Purification Enclosure Apparatus and Method
InactiveUS20120311926A1Reduce the amount requiredEasy to deployMechanical apparatusRoot feedersThermal energyEngineering
A plant air purifying enclosure, or “PAPE,” contained within an unconditioned space, either within or outside a building, containing therein a plant air purifier, which is used to purify air using plants and microbes growing therein. The PAPE enclosure itself receives poor indoor quality air from within structure where the PAPE is located or from a structure close by along with thermal energy which keeps the plant air purifier enclosure at a suitable temperature for the plants and air cleaning microbes within the air purifier. Poor air enters the enclosure, is purified by the plants and microbes, and returns in purified form back to the habitable space from which it was taken. This lowers the amount of outside air needed for ventilation purposes and so lessens a building's overall energy consumption while providing efficiently for naturally purified air. Fundamentally, the object of this invention is to specify devices, systems and methods to house / enclose plant purifiers in such a way that they can readily be deployed on a wide scale.
Owner:MITTELMARK MARC A MR +3
Ecological protection greening substrate for rock slope
InactiveCN101485282AQuick closurePrevent weathering and peelingCultivating equipmentsSoilless cultivationFiberSludge
The invention discloses a rock slope ecological protection afforestation substrate. The substrate is prepared by evenly mixing a mixture of mixed and fermented straw, cattle manure, edible fungus refuse (the waste after the edible fungus production), sludge and organic matter fibers, compound fertilizer, a soil moisture holding agent, a binding agent, attapulgite powder and a pH regulator. The rock slope ecological protection afforestation substrate is used to carry out the spray seeding and greening on the exposed rock slope, the discarded mine and the mountain gap, and can maximally restore the vegetation ecology in a shorter period, thereby reaching the aims of afforestation and slope protection. The substrate can supply a reasonable physical structure and nutrient contents needed by the growth of the vegetation, and ensure the sufficient cohesion force between the substrate mixture on the slope surface and the rock slope so as to ensure that the vegetation on the slope surface can take root and grow well on the rock slope. The substrate can ensure the stability of the substrate mixture on the slope surface so as to resist the rain erosion. The substrate can rapidly seal the slope surface and prevent the slope surface from flaking off due to efflorescence together with the vegetation.
Owner:ANHUI AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Water absorbing hydrogels and methods of making and use thereof
The invention is directed to a crumbly, water-absorbing, soil-like hydrogel. The hydrogel comprises finely comminuted mineral substances, such as igneous rock; water-soluble alkali-silicate; solid and liquid nutrient additives; and ballast, bound in a cross-linked polymer. The hydrogel is structured like a sponge and absorbs water and liquids when in contact with water or aqueous liquids. The mineral substances present in the hydrogel may be present in an amount of at least 30% by weight of the dried hydrogel. Also, the invention encompasses methods of producing acidic and neutral to weakly alkaline hydrogels.
Owner:GEOHUMUS
Growing chamber
InactiveUS8910419B1Avoid mold growthAgriculture gas emission reductionCultivating equipmentsNuclear engineeringElectrical connection
A growing chamber for irrigating, draining, lighting, heating or cooling plants that executes a schedule for at least one of the watering, lighting or heating or cooling to ensure that the chamber does not overload an electrical connection for at least one of 120 Volts or 240 Volts.
Owner:ALL SEASON GREENS
Floating plant cultivation platform and method for growing terrestrial plants in saline water of various salinities for multiple purposes
InactiveUS20050044788A1Efficient managementMinimal requirementSeed and root treatmentClimate change adaptationShootCell culture media
The cultivation of terrestrial plants in brackish water or seawater is carried out with this invention. A light-weight, floating growth medium package (FGMP) or, alternatively, a sheet of suitable material is used to support the growth of terrestrial plants floating on water bodies of various salinity, including 100% seawater in marine environments. The FGMP units can be linked together and confined in a floating, rigid or flexible framework to form a floating seawater cultivation platform (FSCP). Using the method, plants were able to grow and thrive on the FSCP floating on 100% seawater in a sustainable manner. Halophytic akulikuli (Sesuvium portulacastrum L.) can regenerate its shoot and root in seawater. Thus, the discovery will enable us to practice marine agriculture, or agriculture on the sea. The FSCP can be used for wide range of purposes, from environmental protection to landscaping to crop production.
Owner:UNIV OF HAWAII
Compressed type plant culture stroma
InactiveCN101036442ASolve pollutionAddressing Bulk Substrate DeficienciesCultivating equipmentsSoilless cultivationGrowth plantPreservative
The invention relates to a cultivation medium dedicated for roof afforestation, container plant cultivation, especially relating to compression type plant cultivation medium suitable for ground cover plant, perennial plant, undershrub etc. The inventive medium is composed of fertilizer, binding agent, plant growth regulator. The fertilizer comprises wooden nutrient, organic fertilizer, composite bacteria strain, the said binding agent is attapulgite soil, while plant growth regulator is rare earth additive. The inventive medium is optimum for nutrient collocation, light-weighted, washout-resistant, water-preservative, drought-resistant, air-permeable which can be widely used in court afforestation, especially for roof afforestation.
Owner:方立成
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