Systems and methods for moving wetted seed through a grow pod system
US11032977B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G31/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for pumping seeds to an assembly line grow pods includes releasing seeds to a pipe in fluid communication with a pump, moving water from a water source to the pipe in fluid communication with the pump, combining the seeds released from the tank with the water from the water source in the pipe, and pumping the combination of the seeds released from the tank and the water from the water source to a grow pod line in fluid communication with the pump, and moving the seeds from the grow pod line to one or more carts of an assembly line grow pod.
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