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Plant moisture indicator

US4020785A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 19, 1976
Grant dateMay 3, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 19, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01G25/167
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A plant moisture indicator is provided comprising a piece of wood cut across the grain with a moisture retardant substance applied to one side of the indicator, whereby the indicator will tend to bend in the presence of moisture and straighten up when dry. Preferably the device is constructed in the form of a U having two such opposed members, whereby the U will close in the presence of moisture and open in the absence of moisture.

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