公开(公告)号：US20180014486A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15278564

申请日：2016-09-28

Applicant: MJNN LLC

Inventor： Jaremy CREECHLEY ,  Jack OSLAN ,  Nate MAZONSON ,  Nathaniel R. STOREY ,  Daniel COOK ,  Philip E. BEATTY ,  John L. WHITCHER ,  Christopher K. CONWAY ,  Ernest LEARN ,  Michael DUFFY ,  Russell VARONE ,  Russell FIELD ,  William R. GEORGE ,  Rob JENSEN ,  Benjamin J. CLARK ,  Matthew BARNARD ,  Matteo MELANI

IPC: A01G31/06 ,  A01G7/04 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G9/24 ,  A01G31/04 ,  A01G9/26

CPC classification number: A01G31/06 ,  A01G2/20 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G7/045 ,  A01G9/023 ,  A01G9/029 ,  A01G9/246 ,  A01G9/247 ,  A01G9/26 ,  A01G27/00 ,  A01G31/02 ,  A01G31/04 ,  A01G31/045 ,  H04N7/183 ,  H05B33/0854 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  Y02P60/216

Abstract: A computer implemented system for a vertical farming system comprising at least a first crop growth module and operating in an environmentally-controlled growing chamber, the control system comprising sensors for measuring environmental growing conditions in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber over time to generate environmental condition data, a device configured for measuring a crop characteristic of a crop grown in the crop growth module of the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to generate crop growth data and a processing device comprising software modules for receiving the environmental condition data and the crop growth data; applying an algorithm to the environmental condition data and the crop growth data to generate an improved environmental growing condition and generating instructions for adjustment of the environmental growing conditions in or around the growth module in the environmentally-controlled growing chamber to the improved environmental growing condition.

公开(公告)号：US20170303475A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15510252

申请日：2015-09-12

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Inventor： Charles Stephen Whitehead

IPC: A01G7/02 ,  C02F1/42 ,  B01D15/36 ,  B05B7/32 ,  B01D61/02 ,  C05D7/00 ,  C02F1/44

CPC classification number: A01G7/02 ,  B01D15/362 ,  B01D61/025 ,  B05B7/32 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/441 ,  C02F2001/425 ,  C05D7/00

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for applying foliar spray and more specifically, but not exclusively, to an apparatus for applying a carbon rich foliar spray. The apparatus (1) includes supply means (2) for supplying water (3) to the apparatus. The supply means (2) is in the form of a water tank (4) with pipe (5) extending from the tank, through a reverse osmosis water filtration unit (12), pump (6), and valve (7). A solute container (8) for holding solute (9) in the form an electrolyte solution of sodium ions (Na+) and bicarbonate ions (HCO3—) formed by mixing sodium bicarbonate and water (3) from the supply means (2). The combinatory part (10) is connected to an ion exchange part (15) through valve (19), pipe (17) and pump (18). The prepared solution is the product of passing the diluted electrolyte solution (11) through the ion exchange column (15). The prepared solution now contains mostly negatively charged bicarbonate anions (HCO3—) and may be applied to the foliage of plants (26) through pump (27), pipes (28), and finally micro sprayers (29).

公开(公告)号：US20170202153A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15479245

申请日：2017-04-04

Applicant: Glen Babcock ,  Wendy Babcock Garrett

Inventor： Glen Babcock ,  Wendy Babcock Garrett

IPC: A01G1/04 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G1/00

CPC classification number: A01G18/64 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G22/00

Abstract: A consumer product for supplementing carbon dioxide is provided with delayed activation control in the form of a clamp. A bag, having a top and a bottom seal and a filter, contains a mycelial mass prepared under sterile laboratory conditions using aseptic techniques. The bag may be selectively clamped at various locations on its exterior. During manufacturing, the mycelial mass is sealed away from the air exchange portal by the clamp. The manipulation delays the optimized carbon dioxide generation and extends the product shelf-life significantly. The fungi are utilized on-demand by removal of the clamp and carbon dioxide flows from the product. Consumers will place the product near indoor plants. The precise clamping method delays the expiration of the product for storage and shipping optimization. The clamp is relocated to the top of the bag in order to provide a hanger for the carbon dioxide generator above plant level.

公开(公告)号：US20170055460A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15120011

申请日：2015-02-19

Applicant: AFFINOR GROWERS INC.

Inventor： NICHOLAS G. BRUSATORE

IPC: A01G9/12 ,  A01G27/00 ,  A01H1/02 ,  A01G1/00 ,  A01G9/20 ,  A01G31/06 ,  A01G7/04 ,  A01G7/02

CPC classification number: A01G9/12 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G7/045 ,  A01G9/20 ,  A01G27/00 ,  A01G31/04 ,  A01G31/06 ,  A01H1/025 ,  Y02P60/216

Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuous automated growing of plants utilizes a vertical array of plant supporting arms extending radially from a central axis. Each arm has a plurality of pot receptacles which receive the plant seedling and liquid nutrients and water. The potting arms are rotated beneath grow lamps and pollinating arms. The frequency of feeding is increased as the plants grow. CO2 iched air may also be provided. Once the plants are ready to harvest, they are manually exchanged for new seedlings and packaged.

Abstract translation: 用于连续自动生长植物的方法和装置利用从中心轴径向延伸的植物支撑臂的垂直阵列。 每个臂具有多个容纳植物幼苗和液体营养物和水的盆容器。 盆栽臂在成长的灯和授粉臂下旋转。 喂养的频率随植物生长而增加。 也可以提供CO 2冰冷的空气。 一旦植物准备好收获，就可以手工更换新的幼苗并进行包装。

公开(公告)号：US20170028347A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15243806

申请日：2016-08-22

Applicant: Carbon Sink, Inc.

Inventor： Allen B. Wright ,  Klaus S. Lackner ,  Ursula Ginster

IPC: B01D53/62 ,  B01D61/42 ,  B01D53/14 ,  B01J41/04 ,  A01G9/24 ,  C12M1/107 ,  C12M1/00 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G9/18 ,  A01G33/00 ,  B01D53/04 ,  B01J47/14

CPC classification number: B01D53/62 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G9/18 ,  A01G9/246 ,  A01G33/00 ,  B01D53/04 ,  B01D53/047 ,  B01D53/1425 ,  B01D53/1493 ,  B01D53/22 ,  B01D61/422 ,  B01D2252/10 ,  B01D2252/204 ,  B01D2252/30 ,  B01D2253/206 ,  B01D2257/504 ,  B01D2258/06 ,  B01D2325/38 ,  B01J41/05 ,  B01J47/14 ,  C01B32/50 ,  C12M21/02 ,  C12M23/18 ,  C12M23/36 ,  C12M29/00 ,  Y02C10/04 ,  Y02C10/06 ,  Y02C10/08 ,  Y02C10/10 ,  Y02E50/343 ,  Y02P20/152 ,  Y02P60/247 ,  Y02T50/678

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extracting CO2 from air comprising an anion exchange material formed in a matrix exposed to a flow of the air, and for delivering that extracted CO2 to controlled environments. The present invention contemplates the extraction of CO2 from air using conventional extraction methods or by using one of the extraction methods disclosed; e.g., humidity swing or electro dialysis. The present invention also provides delivery of the CO2 to greenhouses where increased levels of CO2 will improve conditions for growth. Alternatively, the CO2 is fed to an algae culture.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从空气中提取CO 2的方法和装置，包括形成在暴露于空气流中的基质中形成的阴离子交换材料，并用于将提取的CO 2输送到受控环境。 本发明考虑使用常规提取方法或通过使用所公开的提取方法之一从空气中提取CO 2; 例如湿度摆动或电透析。 本发明还提供二氧化碳向温室的递送，其中增加的CO 2水平将改善生长条件。 或者，将CO 2加入到藻类培养物中。

公开(公告)号：US20160295820A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US15101016

申请日：2014-12-04

Applicant: INTELLIGENT GROWTH SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Inventor： Henry AYKROYD ,  Peter TYRELL ,  Lewis MARRIOTT ,  David SCOTT

IPC: A01G31/06 ,  F21V23/04 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G1/00 ,  A01G7/04 ,  A01G9/24

CPC classification number: A01G31/06 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G7/045 ,  A01G9/24 ,  A01G9/246 ,  A01G22/00 ,  F21V23/0471 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  Y02P60/146 ,  Y02P60/216

Abstract: There is provided a vertically stacked multi-layer storage system suitable for the provision of temperature and/or humidity controlled storage of materials. There is particularly provided a vertically stacked multi-layer system having suitable lighting for use with any tray, pot, aeroponic and hydroponic plant growing system and apparatus to combine growing in an integrated growth tray having a suitable lighting source located under the growth tray.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种垂直堆叠的多层存储系统，适用于提供温度和/或湿度控制的材料储存。 特别提供一种垂直堆叠的多层系统，其具有合适的照明，用于任何托盘，盆，Aeroponic和水培植物生长系统和装置，以组合生长在具有位于生长托盘下方的合适光源的集成生长托盘中。

公开(公告)号：US09445549B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14170806

申请日：2014-02-03

Applicant: SHOWA DENKO K.K.

Inventor： Ryouichi Takeuchi ,  Hironori Ara

IPC: A01G7/04 ,  A01G33/00 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G1/00

CPC classification number: A01G7/045 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G22/00 ,  A01G33/00 ,  Y02P60/146

Abstract: A plant-cultivating method is provided which comprises a step (A) of irradiating a plant with a red light and a step (B) of irradiating a plant with a blue light, wherein the step (A) and the step (B) are independently carried out for a predetermined period of time under cultivation conditions such that a fertilizer is used for each of the step (A) and the step (B), of which at least the fertilizer used for the step (A) is applied in the form of a nutritious liquid containing fertilizer ingredients and further carbon dioxide added therein. Preferably, a nutritious liquid is applied at each of the step (A) and the step (B), and the nutritious liquid applied at the step (A) contains carbon dioxide at a concentration higher than that in the nutritious liquid applied at the step (B).

Abstract translation: 提供一种植物栽培方法，其包括用红光照射植物的步骤（A）和用蓝光照射植物的步骤（B），其中步骤（A）和步骤（B）是 在步骤（A）和步骤（B）中的每一个中使用肥料的栽培条件下独立地进行预定的时间段，其中至少将用于步骤（A）的肥料施加到 形式的营养液体含有肥料成分和进一步添加二氧化碳。 优选地，在步骤（A）和步骤（B）中的每一个处施用营养液体，并且在步骤（A）中施加的营养液体含有浓度高于在步骤（A）中施加的营养液体中的浓度的二氧化碳 （B）。

公开(公告)号：US09386751B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14080811

申请日：2013-11-15

Applicant: Donnie Lee Creekmore

Inventor： Donnie Lee Creekmore

IPC: A01G1/04 ,  A01G7/02 ,  C12N1/14

CPC classification number: A01G18/64 ,  A01G7/02 ,  C12N1/14

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for producing fungi for use in an ecosystem provides a production substrate and a spawn substrate that can be combined on demand to cultivate fungi and fungi byproducts. The substrates go through a systematic process by which they are prepared, positioned in separate sections of the vessel, sanitized, inoculated with a fungi culture, and finally combined at la later time and place demand by cutting the seal. In this manner, the shelf life is extended. The vessel is then placed inside a dispersion container, where the fungi and fungi byproducts disperse towards the ecosystem. The dispersion container comprises a container exhaust for allowing a vessel exhaust to at least partially pass through. The fungi by product directionally releases from the vessel exhaust through a vessel exhaust, such as a mesh or webbed aperture sized to release gases and extraneous liquids.

Abstract translation: 用于生产用于生态系统的真菌的装置，系统和方法提供了可根据需要组合以生产真菌和真菌副产物的生产底物和产卵底物。 底物通过其制备的系统方法，定位在容器的分开的部分中，消毒，用真菌培养物接种，最后在较晚时间结合并通过切割密封来放置需求。 以这种方式，保质期延长。 然后将容器放置在分散容器内，其中真菌和真菌副产物向生态系统分散。 分散容器包括用于允许容器排气至少部分通过的容器排气。 产品的真菌通过船舶废气定向释放，通过容器排气，例如大小为释放气体和外来液体的网状物或网状孔。

公开(公告)号：US20160007545A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：US14512464

申请日：2014-10-13

Applicant: CHUNGHWA PICTURE TUBES, LTD.

Inventor： Yu-Wen YEN ,  Chun-Chieh CHIU ,  Chien-Hung CHEN ,  Yue-Li CHAO

IPC: A01G9/02 ,  A01G7/02 ,  H04B1/38 ,  A01G27/00

CPC classification number: H04B1/38 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01G9/16 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  Y02A40/254

Abstract: A plant cultivation system including a main body, a cultivating dish, an environmental condition detecting unit, a control center module, and an actuation unit. The main body has an accommodating space. The cultivating dish is located in the accommodating space for cultivating a plant. The environmental condition detecting unit is located in the accommodating space for detecting an environment parameter in the accommodating space and correspondingly generating an environment parameter signal. The control center module includes a wireless transceiver module and a system chipset module. The wireless transceiver module is electrically connected to a monitoring device.

Abstract translation: 一种植物栽培系统，包括主体，栽培盘，环境条件检测单元，控制中心模块和致动单元。 主体有容纳空间。 栽培盘位于用于栽培植物的容纳空间中。 环境条件检测单元位于容纳空间中，用于检测容纳空间中的环境参数，并相应地生成环境参数信号。 控制中心模块包括无线收发模块和系统芯片组模块。 无线收发器模块电连接到监控设备。

公开(公告)号：US20140182200A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US13729089

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: ELWHA LLC

Inventor： Paul G. Allen ,  Kenneth G. Calderia ,  Bran Ferren ,  William Gates ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  John Latham ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Stephen H. Salter ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: A01G7/02

CPC classification number: A01G7/02 ,  A01G7/06 ,  Y02P60/24

Abstract: Methods and articles are provided for reducing the amount of water consumed by a plant over a period of time, sequestering CO2, and producing electricity, where each method includes providing the plant with a composition including at least about 0.1 (wt./wt. or vol./vol.) % CO2 and/or at least about 0.1 wt./wt. % of a composition that generates CO2. An apparatus is also disclosed for providing the plant with a composition including CO2 and/or a composition that generates CO2.