Distributed Farming System and Components Thereof

    公开(公告)号:US20210266357A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-26

    申请号:US17319548

    申请日:2021-05-13

    申请人: Smallhold, Inc.

    摘要: Methods, apparatus, systems and processor-readable storage media for distributed farming are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes facilitating transfer of one or more substrates and one or more crops at approximately a given stage of a growth cycle, from (i) a first location to (ii) one or more growing units, wherein the given stage of the growth cycle comprises a stage prior to completion of the growth cycle; processing data, captured via multiple sensors within the one or more growing units, wherein the data comprise (i) data pertaining to at least one of the one or more substrates and the one or more crops, and (ii) data pertaining to the one or more growing units; and performing one or more automated actions based at least in part on the processing of the data.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GROWING CANNABIS PLANTS

    公开(公告)号:US20210259168A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-26

    申请号:US17184066

    申请日:2021-02-24

    申请人: Laust Aabye Dam

    发明人: Laust Aabye Dam

    摘要: A method of growing a plurality of cannabis plants includes conveying the cannabis plants along a conveyor path in a downstream direction. The conveyor path includes a clone stage and a flower stage positioned immediately downstream of the clone stage. The method includes exposing the cannabis plants, when in the clone stage, to a light intensity of between 75-125 μmol/(s-m2) during light periods of a clone stage day-night cycle having between 18-22 hours light and 6-2 hours darkness per 24 hour period, and exposing the cannabis plants, when in the flower stage, to a light intensity of between 180-450 μmol/(s-m2) during light periods of a flower stage day-night cycle having between 10-14 hours light and 14-10 hours darkness per 24 hour period. At full maturity, the cannabis plants have an average height of 30-40 cm, an average diameter of 25-35 cm, and an average density of at least 35 plants/m2.

    Transitional lighting for entraining biological rhythms

    公开(公告)号:US11102867B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-24

    申请号:US16615321

    申请日:2018-08-01

    摘要: A biological lighting system to provide temporally- and spatially-modulated photon flux output and spectral power distributions to plants on a circadian and circannual basis, or circadian and life cycle basis, to maximize effective and efficient growth in a horticultural setting. The photon flux or irradiance output and the spectral power distribution are modulated to match circadian and circannual rhythms, with individual or multiple luminaires controlled through one or more controllers. Different lighting spectra can be employed depending on the direction of illumination. The photon flux or irradiance output and the spectral power distribution may be set as best suited for any particular plant species, and the system is also useful for raising animals.

    Fluid distribution manifolds in an assembly line grow pod and methods of providing fluids via fluid distribution manifolds

    公开(公告)号:US11096342B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-24

    申请号:US15983839

    申请日:2018-05-18

    发明人: Gary Bret Millar

    摘要: An assembly line grow pod includes a fluid source and a fluid distribution manifold. The fluid distribution manifold includes a fluid inlet, a plurality of fluid outlets, a plurality of valves coupled within the fluid outlets and movable between an open position and a closed position, a plurality of biasing assemblies coupled to the of valves to bias the valves in the closed position, and a plurality of tension rings coupled to the biasing assemblies to adjust an amount of biasing force applied by the biasing assemblies. Fluid from the fluid source having a fluid pressure that exceeds the biasing force causes the valves to move to the open position such that a specific amount of the fluid is ejected from the fluid outlets.

    Storage assembly
    115.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11096336B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-24

    申请号:US16577134

    申请日:2019-09-20

    发明人: Kuo Hsien Wu

    摘要: A storage assembly includes a body with a space defined axially therethrough. A tray is connected to the top of the body and multiple pivotable members are pivotably connected to the body and the tray. Each member includes a reception portion for storage purpose, and a cover is mounted to the reception portion. A tube is inserted in a connection portion of the tray and receives fishes and plants in the tube. A base is connected to the underside of the body and is connected with a light device on the top thereof. The pivotable members can be pivoted to enclose the tube or to be pivoted outward around the tube.

    High-growth system and method for cultivating autoflowering cannabis

    公开(公告)号:US11083139B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-10

    申请号:US16133242

    申请日:2018-09-17

    申请人: Blazing Bits, LLC

    摘要: High-growth plant cultivation techniques are provided that create efficient, optimized growing conditions, including a high concentration of photosynthetically active radiation (“PAR”) in terms of photon flux density, and with extremely low heat. In some aspects of the invention, these techniques comprise a specialized growth chamber and a control system that promote an enhanced level of growth, particularly for autoflowering cannabis. In addition, aspects of the invention create an accessible, user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing new type of display for a plant, ideal for cultivating cannabis and, in particular, autoflowering cannabis. The unique combination of techniques set forth in the invention create high yields of cannabis plant matter (up to 3 or 4 times greater than other methods) in substantially less time (just 60 days from seed to harvest).

    METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CULTIVATION OF CROPS

    公开(公告)号:US20210235636A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-05

    申请号:US16973955

    申请日:2019-06-11

    摘要: In a device a crop is cultivated in an at least substantially daylight-free environment, wherein the crop is exposed in an at least substantially fully conditioned cultivation space (10) to actinic artificial light from an array of artificial light sources (30) present in the cultivation space. During a cultivation cycle a power output of the artificial light sources (30) is adapted to an energy absorption of a part of the crop (50) illuminated thereby such that the crop close to each of the array of artificial light sources is subject to an at least substantially constant and at least substantially mutually equal vapour deficit.

    Portable apparatus for growing vegetation

    公开(公告)号:US11064660B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-20

    申请号:US16004699

    申请日:2018-06-11

    摘要: A system can be installed in a cabinet for growing plants. The system has a divider. The divider hermetically separates a plant space of the cabinet from a control space of the cabinet. The divider has a plant side, a control side, and electro-magnetic radiation (EMR) emitters, mounted on the plant side of the divider. The EMR emitters are adapted to EMR frequencies primarily at or near visible light. There is a filtered vent in the divider. The filtered vent has an air filter, a fan for pulling air through the filtered vent, and a microprocessor. The microprocessor controls the fan and the EMR emitters.

    Reduction of nitrate content in plants

    公开(公告)号:US11051464B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-06

    申请号:US16869881

    申请日:2020-05-08

    申请人: LUONNONVARAKESKUS

    摘要: A method for reducing nitrate content in leafy vegetable plants, in particular, in salad crops, is provided. In the method, at least one organic osmolyte compound is delivered, in a predetermined amount, to the plant, preferably, a hydroponically cultivated plant. The method advantageously utilizes betaine compounds. Related preparation and uses are further provided.

    PORTABLE HOTHOUSE
    120.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210185940A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-24

    申请号:US17247645

    申请日:2020-12-18

    IPC分类号: A01G9/16 A01G22/00 A01G9/24

    摘要: A temperature-controlled portable hothouse having an arrangement of heat source and transparent framed walls that enables a standalone hothouse that can be easily moved to different location to meet the demands of the user wanting to grow an outside plant in a climate that would typically not support such plant growth.