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US 5,287,652 AGranted
Hydroponic apparatus
OwnerReinard C. Delpinventor
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Abstract
A hydroponic apparatus invention provides a modular, self-contained hydroponic growing structure having an extendable/retractable, generally semi-cylindrical cover portion enabling control of light and/or complete light deprivation to the growing plants, and further includes mechanisms for control of water and feeding.
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A hydroponic apparatus for growing plants comprising:
- a tank portion for containing a quantity of water and dissolved nutrients;
- a plant tray portion supported above said tank portion, said plant tray portion including a drain to said tank portion;
- a pump member conditioned to deliver a portion of said water and dissolved nutrients from said tank portion to said plant tray portion;
- a frame member adjacent said plant tray portion, said frame member bearing a movable cover portion for placement over said plant tray portion and including at least one motor for driving said movable cover portion;
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- a controller portion enabling selective placement of said cover portion over said plant tray portion.
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A hydroponic apparatus for growing plants comprising:
- a tank portion for containing a quantity of water and dissolved nutrients;
- a plant tray portion supported above said tank portion, said plant tray portion including a drain to said tank portion;
- a pump member conditioned to deliver a portion of said water and dissolved nutrients from said tank portion to said plant tray portion;
- a frame member adjacent said plant tray portion, said frame member bearing a movable cover portion for placement over said plant tray portion;
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- a controller portion enabling selective placement of said cover portion over said plant tray portion, said controller portion further controlling said pump member.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.