Multilayer vegetation support system
US7814703B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G20/20
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of supporting vegetation in a multilayer vegetation support system on a roof, the method includes disposing a reservoir substrate on the roof. The reservoir substrate also includes a plurality of concave dimples separated by land areas. The method further includes disposing a composite on the reservoir substrate to overlay the plurality of dimples and forms a corresponding number of chambers defined by the reservoir structure and the composite, the composite having a root barrier layer and a multitude of projecting loops, the loops being interconnected at a multitude of locations spaced from the root barrier layer.
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