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Germination/growing apparatus and plant cultivation device

US8327580B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2008
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/25
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a germination/growing apparatus having: a heat shield chamber that can be opened and closed; an illuminator for illuminating the inside of the heat shield chamber; a temperature regulator for heating and/or cooling the inside of the heat shield chamber; and a controller for controlling the temperature regulator, whereby seeds or plants are contained in the germination/growing apparatus for germinating or growing in the heat shield chamber, a breath inspirer for inspiring a human breath to the heat shield chamber is provided. With this configuration, the concentration of the carbon dioxide in the heat shield chamber can be increased, and the growth of the plant can be promoted.

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