Aeroponic Commercial Plant Cultivation System Utilizing a Grow Enclosure

Abstract

A commercial plant cultivation system generates a controlled environment in which plants can be grown. A grow enclosure generate a controlled environment and can be either a mobile or fixed structure. A plurality of growing panels and a plurality of lighting fixtures are slidably mounted on a grow system support structure positioned within the grow enclosure. The plurality of growing panels can be positioned in either a vertical or horizontal configuration depending on the type of plants being grown. A nutrient delivery system is in fluid communication with the plurality of growing panels to deliver a nutrient solution to the plants. The nutrient solution is dispersed to the roots of the plants through a plurality of supply tubes positioned within each of the plurality of growing panels. Excess nutrient solution is collected and passed through a rock box in order to replenish nutrients and minerals.

Description

[0001]The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62 / 030,944 filed on Jul. 30, 2014, the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62 / 031,177 filed on Jul. 31, 2014, the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62 / 032,437 filed on Aug. 1, 2014, and the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62 / 032,442 filed on Aug. 1, 2014.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to a plant cultivation system that can be used in aeroponics, hydroponics, and aquaponics. More specifically, the present invention is a complete operational system in a controlled plant growing environment in an enclosed space.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The commercial cultivation of plants in enclosed spaces is well known. Greenhouses and warehouses have been used for many decades to cultivate and grow plants for commercial use. Such use of these enclosed spaces has been done primarily to: extend the growing seasons of the plant...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The ability of the present invention to be readily portable and to be climatically controlled affords the ability to place the invention in any location and produce numerous types of vegetables, fruits and other crops year around, without regard to outside climate. This factor allows the user to grow substantially more “cycles” of crops annually, which translates to lower overall operating costs and increased potential for substantial and sustained profitability when operated in normal market conditions.

Problems solved by technology

Satisfying these needs has historically been a major challenge due to the historic nature of growing crops at commercial scale and the need for substantial space associated with doing so.

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