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Wall planting module

US9374947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 11, 2014
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P60/20
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments include a containment unit for a living wall that includes a rear wall with two side walls, a top and a liquid collection trough at the bottom with several ribs extending down the front of the containment unit between the side walls, where the ribs are angled and arranged relative to each other to define vertically stacked openings between sequential ribs that forms horizontal growing surfaces when the containment unit is filled with loose plant growth medium.

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