Double-walled nested plant pot assembly for hydroponic irrigation system
US9185853B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G31/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A double-walled nested plant pot assembly having a base pot and an insert pot, the latter removably inserted into the base pot. The base pot has a bottom and tapering sides, an open top, a drain hole in the bottom, and legs on the bottom for elevating the base pot above a surface. Clearance holes are provided for plumbing to be disposed under the base pot bottom. A pipe fitting is disposed in the drain hole for connection with a drain line. Stand offs are formed in the base pot for supporting the insert pot. The shape of the insert pot conforms to the base pot with slightly smaller dimensions and includes a basin portion with a plurality of drain slots. When placed on the stand offs, the spaces between the basin portion, the insert bottom, and the interior sides and bottom of the base pot provide a volume through which water may drain from the insert pot into the base pot and through the base pot drain.
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