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Modular planting system for roof applications

US9097022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 2014
Grant dateAug 4, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B80/32
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A green roof planter module includes a planter including a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls each including an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the bottom wall and the plurality of sidewalls cooperate with one another to form an interior space, and a biodegradable collar member extending upwardly from at least a select one of the biodegradable sidewalls, wherein at least a portion of the collar member is in-molded within the upper portion of at least one of the sidewalls, and wherein the collar member is adapted to retain a plant matter that extends above the plurality of sidewalls.

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