Multi-faceted irrigating pole planters that can be easily raised and locked for use and lowered for service
US7770324B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G27/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A planter system includes an adjustable height and angular orientation planter and an optionally adjustable irrigation system for controllably supplying water to the planter and/or surrounding terrain. The planter is configured to controllably travel up and down a vertical support, such as a section of a planter pole or other suitable vertical support structure, from a highest to a lowest position using a pulley and winch, block and tackle, rotating shaft, continuous pulley driven belt, continuous sprocket driven chain, lead screw, ball screw, a ballast, hydraulics, pneumatics, spring or other lifting subsystem. The irrigation system may be configured to supply water to the planter and or to the surrounding terrain. The planter is carried along the pole, allowing it to be controllably rotated at any height along the travel.
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