US 6,293,477 B1 · Method and apparatus for distribution and/or collection of fluids

Abstract

A fluid collection and distribution system (irrigator) configured from a flexible or semi-flexible material which can conform to various sizes and shapes of terrain. According to various embodiments of the irrigator, seep holes may be provided. Additionally, the irrigator may be configured from a porous material. In various embodiments, the irrigator contains through holes for various plant life to take root through and for facilitating drainage. The irrigator may have multiple, distinct passages for the collection and/or distribution of multiple fluids and or gases. In addition, a irrigator forming device is provided for forming the irrigator. Still further, an irrigator cutting device is provided for customizing and repairing the irrigator.

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Dependent claims

An irrigator system that is configured to distribute a fluid into soil at least partially covering the irrigator system, comprising:

a first layer of porous material having a first outer edge and a first aperture;
a second layer of material having a second outer edge and a second aperture, said second outer edge secured to said first outer edge to form a first cavity between said first layer of porous material and said second layer of material and said first aperture substantially aligned with said second aperture to form a first through hole configured to pass a portion of the soil;
and
a connector having a first end connected to said first cavity and a second end configured for connection to a fluid source, said connector further configured to provide the fluid from said fluid source into said first cavity such that the fluid is distributed through said first layer of porous material into the soil at least partially covering the irrigator system.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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