Moisture reservoir for fertile soils for plants

US4257191A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Industrie-Wert Beteilisungegellschaft mbH · DE

Inventors

• Heinz Holter
• Heinz Gresch · Wickede (Ruhr), DE
• Heinrich Igelbuscher

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 19, 1979
• Grant date: Mar 24, 1981
• Expiry date: Jun 19, 1999

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A01G24/44
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A granular or plate-like calcium aluminum silicate layer stores water beneath fertile soil. The silicate material may be coated with fertilizer or chemicals and may be shipped and installed within a wrapping, at least one surface of which is moisture pervious. A fleece-like material may form the pervious surface. A silicate container with a perforated cover and sidewalls fits within a planter. A filler pipe extends through the soil into the container. The silicate material may be mixed with the fertile soil.