Method and system for organic cultivating and environmental control of container grown plants
US8819988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 26, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G7/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system is provided whereby the environment of the container grown plant is controlled to replicate a natural environment. Since container grown plants are not in direct contact with the soil in the earth, a container grown plant can develop its own local electrical field and static charge that can hinder the development of the plant. A plant media grounding device is provided in which copper prongs fit into a housing that is connected to a power cord. The prongs are inserted at the plant's base in the growing media. The power cord is plugged into an outlet. The plant then becomes grounded to the earth ground of the building's power distribution system. In a further embodiment, the plant media grounding device may further include a variety of sensors in order to monitor the progress of the plant and the plant's environment.
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