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US 12,672,617 B2Granted
Methods and systems for vertical hydroponic plant cultivation
AssigneeRediFarms LLC
InventorsGregory J. Redington, Michele Modestino
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Abstract
The vertical hydroponic plant systems and methods may include vertically mounted wall systems that provide ease of access while providing a pleasing overall aesthetic and reducing the overall footprint on the environment in which it is located. Various methodologies, such as integrated and removable components, may be employed to provide optimal lighting and nutrients for plant growth by vertical hydroponic plant systems.
Claims20
A hydroponic plant cultivation apparatus comprising:
- a housing;
- a housing cover hingably coupled to the housing;
- wherein the housing cover comprises an inner frame and an outer frame, and
- wherein the inner frame and the outer frame are separated by a distance;
- a lighting mechanism coupled to the outer frame of the housing cover;
- a trough having an opening and configured to be positioned upon a bottom surface of the housing;
- a panel configured to engage an opening in the trough,
- wherein the panel has a plurality of elbows coupled to the panel;
- and
- a dispersion system configured to pump and disperse water and/or nutrients.
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A wall-mounted hydroponic plant cultivation apparatus comprising:
- a housing having a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side;
- a housing cover hingably coupled to the housing,
- wherein the housing cover comprises an inner frame and an outer frame, and
- wherein the inner frame and the outer frame are separated by a distance;
- a lighting mechanism coupled to a rear surface of the outer frame;
- a removable trough having an opening and configured to be positioned upon an upper surface of the bottom of the housing;
- a panel configured to engage the opening in the trough,
- wherein the panel has a plurality of apertures;
- a plurality of elbows coupled to the panel,
- wherein one of each of the plurality of elbows is configured to engage one of the plurality of apertures in the panel;
- a dispersion system configured to pump and disperse water and/or nutrients onto a rear surface of the panel;
- and
- a control system.
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A wall-mounted hydroponic plant cultivation apparatus comprising:
- a housing having a top, a bottom, a first side, a second side, and a back;
- a housing cover hingably coupled to the housing,
- wherein the housing cover comprises an inner frame and an outer frame, and
- wherein the inner frame and the outer frame are separated by a distance;
- at least one lighting mechanism coupled to a rear surface of the outer frame;
- a removable trough having an opening and configured to be positioned upon an upper surface of the bottom of the housing;
- a panel having a securement mechanism on a rear surface of the panel,
- wherein the securement mechanism configured to a complimentary securement mechanism of the housing or the trough, and
- wherein the panel has a plurality of apertures;
- a plurality of elbows coupled to the panel,
- wherein one of each of the plurality of elbows is configured to engage one of the plurality of apertures in the panel;
- and
- a dispersion system having a pump and piping configured to pump and disperse water and/or nutrients onto a rear surface of the panel,
- wherein the pump resides in the trough.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.