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Systemic plant interface

US5225342A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 19, 1989
Grant dateJul 6, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 19, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01H4/001
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A systemic plant interface replaces the roots of a growing plant by providing a perforate surface which mates to growing xylem tissue of a vascular plant and provides fluid communication and support necessary to sustain the aerial portions of a viable plant.

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