Subsurface irrigation systems and methods
OwnerJutta M. Gietl, Adelheid Putzeinventors
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Abstract
A subsurface irrigation system is provided that includes a plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves defining an area that has a first side and a second side. At least one of the first side and the second side is configured to be hydrophilic. The plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves each include a tunnel. Tubing connects a first sleeve of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves to a second sleeve of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves. The tubing is configured to pass through the tunnels of the plurality of irrigation sleeves. An emitter is disposed on the tubing within the tunnel, the emitter emitting fluid to the area of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves.
Claims18
A subsurface irrigation system comprising:
- a plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves comprising a single-matrix area having a first side and a second side, at least one of the first side and the second side being configured to be hydrophilic, and comprising a tunnel at a fold in the first side and the second side where the first side and the second side are separated from one another to form the tunnel;
- tubing connecting a first sleeve of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves to a second sleeve of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves, the tubing being configured to pass through the tunnels of the plurality of irrigation sleeves;
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- an emitter being disposed on the tubing within the tunnel of each of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves, the emitter emitting fluid to the single-matrix area of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves,
- wherein the at least one of the first side and the second side is comprised of extruded fibers having a plurality of projections extending from a longitudinal axis, the projections defining longitudinal channels along the fibers.
A method of providing subsurface irrigation, the method comprising:
- providing a plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves comprising a single-matrix area having a first side and a second side, at least one of the first side and the second side being configured to be hydrophilic comprising extruded fibers having a plurality of projections extending from a longitudinal axis, the projections defining longitudinal channels along the fibers, and the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves each comprising a tunnel at a fold in the first side and the second side where the first side and the second side are separated from one another to form the tunnel;
- connecting a first sleeve of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves to a second sleeve of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves via tubing, the tubing being configured to pass through the tunnels of the first and second sleeves;
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- supplying fluid through the tubing to an emitter disposed on the tubing within the tunnel of each of the plurality of irrigation sleeves, the emitter emitting the fluid to the single-matrix area of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves to distribute water to roots of plants.
A subsurface irrigation system comprising:
- a plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves comprised of extruded fibers having a plurality of projections extending from a longitudinal axis, the projections defining longitudinal channels along the fibers, the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves each comprising a single-matrix area having a first side and a second side, at least one of the first side and the second side being configured to be hydrophilic, and a tunnel formed at a fold in the first side and the second side where the first side and the second side are separated to form the tunnel, the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves comprising a first sleeve with the single-matrix area being thermoformed to have a first shape and curvature configured to correspond to a first landscaping feature, and a second sleeve thermoformed to have a second shape and curvature configured to correspond to a second landscaping feature, the first shape and curvature being different from the second shape and curvature;
- tubing connecting a first sleeve of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves to a second sleeve of the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves, the tubing being configured to pass through the tunnels of the plurality of irrigation sleeves;
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- an emitter being disposed on the tubing within the tunnel, the emitter emitting fluid to the plurality of subsurface irrigation sleeves.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.