# US 2021/0274701 A1 · Seed storage device, completed seed kit, and method of storing and planting seeds > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2021/0274701 A1 - Document ID: US20210274701A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/812,155 - Filed: 2020-03-06 - Published: 2021-09-09 - Earliest claimed: 2020-03-06 - Applicants: Aspara Limited - Inventors: Kwong Wai LEUNG; Sze Yin Yvonne CHAN - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210274701A1 ## CPC - A01C 7/02: Hand sowing implements - A01G 9/0295: {Units comprising two or more connected receptacles} - A01G 9/0293: {Seed or shoot receptacles} - A01G 9/085: {Devices for setting seeds in pots} - A01C 1/042: {Tapes, bands or cords} - A01C: PLANTING; SOWING; FERTILISING (parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, in general A01B51/00 - A01B75/00) - A01G: HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING (picking of fruits, vegetables, hops or the like A01D46/00; propagating unicellular algae C12N1/12) ## Abstract A seed storage device comprising a plurality of pods connected sequentially. Each pod is adapted to store one or more seeds and adapted to be breachable to facilitate releasing the seeds to a planting location. An associated method of storing seeds comprising placing one or more seeds into a pod of the seed storage device, and an associated method of planting seeds using the seed storage device, are also provided. A completed seed kit comprising the seed storage device with one or more seeds stored in one or more of the pods is also provided. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A seed storage device comprising a plurality of pods connected sequentially, each pod adapted to store one or more seeds and adapted to be breachable to facilitate releasing the seeds to a planting location. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A seed storage device according to claim 1 wherein each pod is breachable by one or more of the following: cutting; bursting; deforming; tearing; folding; peeling. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) A seed storage device according to claim 1 wherein each pod has a shape such that when breached forms an opening that directs the seeds into a predetermined direction to facilitate releasing the seeds to the planting location. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) A seed storage device according to claim 1 wherein the pods are arranged sequentially along a longitudinal axis, and each pod has an end and is adapted to be cut across the end in a direction across the longitudinal axis to breach the pod and facilitate releasing the seeds to the planting location. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) A seed storage device according to claim 1 wherein the pods are arranged sequentially along a longitudinal axis, and each pod has a tapered end with at least a side tapering towards the longitudinal axis, and each pod is adapted to be cut along the side towards the longitudinal axis to breach the pod and facilitate releasing the seeds to the planting location. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) A seed storage device according to claim 1 wherein the pods are arranged sequentially along a longitudinal axis, and each pod extends away from the longitudinal axis to a distal end adapted to be cut to breach the pod and facilitate releasing the seeds to the planting location. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) A seed storage device according to claim 1 wherein each pod is sealed against an external environment to minimise spoilage of the seeds. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) A seed storage device according to claim 1 wherein each pod is formed by a cavity in a first substrate and a second substrate covering the cavity. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) A seed storage device according to claim 8 wherein the cavity is formed by applying one or more of the following to the first substrate: deforming; moulding; embossing; blistering; stamping. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) A seed storage device according to claim 1 wherein the seed storage device is in the form of a tape with the pods arranged sequentially along the tape. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) A seed storage device according to claim 10 wherein the tape is wound into a tape reel. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) A method of planting seeds using a seed storage device according to claim 1, the method comprising: breaching one of the pods; and releasing the seeds to a planting location. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) A method of storing seeds, the method comprising placing one or more seeds into a pod of the seed storage device according to claim 1. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) A method according to claim 13 wherein each pod is formed by a cavity in a first substrate and a second substrate covering the cavity, the method comprising: placing one or more seeds into the cavity; and covering the cavity with the second substrate. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) A method according to claim 13 wherein each pod is formed by a cavity in a first substrate and a second substrate covering the cavity, the method comprising: forming the cavity in a first substrate; placing one or more seeds into the cavity; and covering the cavity with the second substrate. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) A method according to claim 14 wherein covering the cavity with the second substrate includes sealing the cavity against an external environment to minimise spoilage of the seeds. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) A completed seed kit comprising: a seed storage device according to claim 1; and one or more seeds stored in one or more of the pods. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) A smart indoor grow box comprising a completed seed kit according claim 17.