公开(公告)号：US11129338B2

公开(公告)日：2021-09-28

申请号：US16151655

申请日：2018-10-04

Applicant: Stewart E. Erickson

Inventor： Stewart E. Erickson

IPC: A01G7/02 ,  A01G7/06 ,  A01G17/00 ,  A01G9/18

Abstract: An upward, vertically extending agricultural gas distribution system is disclosed. The gas distribution system is useable for orchards, plantations, and other permanent or semi permanent crops. The gas delivery system includes a gas supply, a flexible tube, and a rigid tube. The gas supply is adapted to be disposed proximate the bottom of a plant. The flexible tube is connected to the gas supply and has a lumen for communication of gas from the gas supply. The flexible tube is adapted to be oriented vertically along the vertical length of the plant. The rigid tube is connected to the flexible tube and also has a lumen for communication of gas from the flexible tube. The rigid tube has at least one gas emitter for release of gas from the rigid tube lumen to the exterior environment. The rigid tube is adapted to be oriented vertically along the vertical length of the plant, above the flexible tube. Tree couplers, gas wands, gas flow indicators, and gas flow control valves are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10905051B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US16047552

申请日：2018-07-27

Applicant: Stewart E. Erickson

Inventor： Stewart E. Erickson

IPC: A01G7/04 ,  A01G17/00 ,  A01G7/02 ,  F21V15/01 ,  F21V19/00 ,  F21S4/26 ,  A01G9/24 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  F21Y103/10

Abstract: An integrated, self supporting elevated gas delivery and light emitting system for crops. The system has a gas and light line that is made of an elongated, tubular body having a central, longitudinal lumen and a plurality of apertures extending from the lumen through the body. The lumen conveys a gas and the apertures emit gas from the lumen to the plant foliage. A plurality of light emitting diodes are fixedly coupled to an exterior surface of the tubular body. A conductor is fixedly coupled to the tubular body and conductively connected to the plurality of light emitting diodes.

公开(公告)号：US20200008368A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-09

申请号：US16199968

申请日：2018-11-26

Applicant: Stewart E. Erickson

Inventor： Stewart E. Erickson

IPC: A01G13/02 ,  A61L9/015

Abstract: A system and method of abating air pollution and stimulating crop growth. A reagent is introduced to a crop canopy to neutralize air pollutants within said canopy, wherein the reagent induces an oxidation-reduction chemical reaction with the air pollution present throughout the acreage of crops, and by means of the reaction effectually neutralizes the harmful effects of the air pollutants on the crops. The reagent is diluted using a venturi valve or other means. The flow rate of said reagent is regulated using an electronic control unit, based on data collected from at least one type of sensor in the canopy that is in communication with the control unit.

公开(公告)号：US5983957A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-16

申请号：US483794

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Stewart E. Erickson

Inventor： Stewart E. Erickson

IPC: B65D88/16 ,  B65D90/04 ,  B65G53/00 ,  B65B31/00

CPC classification number: B65D90/046 ,  B65D88/1612 ,  B65D88/1637 ,  B65G2207/40 ,  Y10S383/902 ,  Y10T137/6866

Abstract: A container and method for transporting finely divided coal in rail cars or other cargo hauling vehicles, the container having a generally flexible and substantially oxygen impermeable barrier defining an encapsulated cavity. A port, including a coupling adapted to substantially prevent exposing the finely divided coal to oxygen, is positioned in the container for passing a flowable material through the barrier. The container also including a cap for sealing the port, a one-way pressure activated valve positioned in the barrier preventing gases in the cavity, and a harness for supporting the barrier and defining the shape of the cavity. The method generally having the initial steps of removing most of the oxygen from the cavity of the container, and adjusting the shape of the cavity to conform to the type of rail car that is being used to haul the finely divided coal. The method having the additional steps of filling the container with finely divided coal at a centralized collection site; sealing the container to substantially prevent introducing oxygen into the coal; loading the filled container into a rail car; hauling the container to a location where finely divided coal is used; unloading the container at the coal burning facility; and emptying the finely divided coal from the container at a location where the coal is used.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在铁路车辆或其他货物运送车辆中运输细碎煤的容器和方法，该容器具有限定密封空腔的大体柔性且基本上不透氧的屏障。 包括适于基本上防止将细碎煤暴露于氧气的联接件的端口位于容器中，用于使可流动材料通过阻挡层。 容器还包括用于密封端口的盖，位于屏障中的单向压力激活阀，防止空腔中的气体，以及用于支撑阻挡层并限定空腔的形状的线束。 该方法通常具有从容器的空腔中除去大部分氧的初始步骤，并且调整空腔的形状以符合用于运送细碎煤的轨道车辆的类型。 该方法具有在集中采集现场向容器中填充细碎煤的附加步骤; 密封容器以基本上防止将氧气引入到煤中; 将填充的容器装载到轨道车厢中; 将容器运送到使用细碎煤的位置; 在燃煤设施卸载集装箱; 并在使用煤的位置从容器中排出细碎的煤。

公开(公告)号：US4897195A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-30

申请号：US336250

申请日：1989-04-11

Applicant: Stewart E. Erickson

Inventor： Stewart E. Erickson

IPC: C05F17/00 ,  C05F17/02 ,  C12M1/107

CPC classification number: C05F17/0211 ,  C05F17/0081 ,  C05F17/02 ,  C12M21/04 ,  C12M23/26 ,  C12M23/36 ,  C12M23/56 ,  C12M27/10 ,  C12M27/12 ,  C12M27/20 ,  C12M41/12 ,  Y02E50/343 ,  Y02P20/145 ,  Y02W10/37 ,  Y02W30/43 ,  Y02W30/47

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and process for production of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrogen rich fertilizers by anaerobic digestion of waste materials. The waste materials are digested in rotary digestion modules, and the chemical composition of the organic materials in the modules is monitored to determine the progress of the decomposition.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及通过厌氧消化废物生产二氧化碳，甲烷和富氮肥料的系统和方法。 废料在旋转消解模块中消化，并监测模块中有机材料的化学成分，以确定分解过程。

公开(公告)号：US20190098841A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-04

申请号：US16151655

申请日：2018-10-04

Applicant: Stewart E. Erickson

Inventor： Stewart E. Erickson

IPC: A01G7/02 ,  A01G7/06

Abstract: An upward, vertically extending agricultural gas distribution system is disclosed. The gas distribution system is useable for orchards, plantations, and other permanent or semi permanent crops. The gas delivery system includes a gas supply, a flexible tube, and a rigid tube. The gas supply is adapted to be disposed proximate the bottom of a plant. The flexible tube is connected to the gas supply and has a lumen for communication of gas from the gas supply. The flexible tube is adapted to be oriented vertically along the vertical length of the plant. The rigid tube is connected to the flexible tube and also has a lumen for communication of gas from the flexible tube. The rigid tube has at least one gas emitter for release of gas from the rigid tube lumen to the exterior environment. The rigid tube is adapted to be oriented vertically along the vertical length of the plant, above the flexible tube. Tree couplers, gas wands, gas flow indicators, and gas flow control valves are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10165732B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US15153083

申请日：2016-05-12

Applicant: Stewart E. Erickson

Inventor： Stewart E. Erickson

IPC: A01G7/02 ,  B05B9/03 ,  B05B13/02 ,  B05B15/622 ,  B05B15/68 ,  B05B15/625 ,  A01G13/06

Abstract: A system, device and method for delivering CO2 or other gases to plants in fields, orchards, vineyards and the like. A stake with a windbreak structure and gaseous emitters on the upwind side creates a leeward wind eddy surrounding a plant, such as an orchards sapling. This establishes and maintains a gaseous microclimate beneficial to the plant. The device delivers CO2 gas to a plant in an agricultural field, orchard, grove, orchard of the like. The device includes an elongated base adapted to be adjustably placed on the ground a predetermined distance from the plant, upwind of the plant. A wind foil is adjustably connected to the base along its elongated length. The wind foil has a curvilinear geometry with a first face having a generally convex configuration, and a second face having a generally concave configuration. An emitter assembly is disposed on the second face of the wind foil. A gas supply conduit is communicatively connected to the emitter and adapted to be connected to a gas supply. A system including multiple devices and a method of making and using the device and system are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20180368336A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-27

申请号：US15934693

申请日：2018-03-23

Applicant: Stewart E. Erickson ,  Robert McPherson

Inventor： Stewart E. Erickson ,  Robert McPherson

IPC: A01G9/18 ,  A01G7/06 ,  A01G9/24 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: A system for applying CO2 gas to improve Cannabis production. A multi-stage system is disclosed including upstream midstream, and downstream stages or subsystems. The upstream subsystem receives and stores gas, particularly CO2 gas. The midstream subsystem is communicatively connected to the upstream subsystem and to the downstream subsystem. It monitors the environment of the downstream subsystem, determines when and how to apply gas to pants growing in the downstream system, acquires gas stored in the upstream subsystem, and distributes it to the downstream system. It also has various monitoring, command and control, management, and reporting features. The downstream subsystem includes one or more plant growth areas or plots, gas distribution means, such as gas conduits, tubes or lines from the midstream subsystem, and the high efficiency, adjustable gas applicator, and various sensing and monitoring devices communicatively connected to the midstream subsystem.

公开(公告)号：US06237284B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US08882865

申请日：1997-06-26

Applicant: Stewart E. Erickson

Inventor： Stewart E. Erickson

IPC: A01G702

CPC classification number: B65G5/00 ,  A01G7/02 ,  Y02C10/14 ,  Y02P60/24 ,  Y10S47/10

Abstract: The invention provides a method of recycling carbon dioxide for enhancing plant growth. The method advantageously uses a dual use irrigation system which is capable of separately distributing water and carbon dioxide gas to a tract of plants.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种回收二氧化碳以增强植物生长的方法。 该方法有利地使用双重用途的灌溉系统，其能够将水和二氧化碳气体分开分配到一段植物。

公开(公告)号：US20190014726A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-17

申请号：US16037485

申请日：2018-07-17

Applicant: Stewart E. Erickson ,  Rick Berglund ,  Rob McPherson

Inventor： Stewart E. Erickson ,  Rick Berglund ,  Rob McPherson

IPC: A01G9/18 ,  B01D53/22 ,  A01G9/24 ,  A01G7/02

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method of enhancing the growth of crops using gaseous media with deprived Oxygen content. A plant growth apparatus is disclosed including a source of Nitrogen gas (N2); a source of Carbon Dioxide gas (CO2 gas); a compressor connected to the source of Nitrogen gas and to the source of CO2 gas; and one or more gas emitters connected to the compressor and adapted to be disposed near plants in a greenhouse or other enclosure. During use, the gas emitters emit a predetermined amount of Nitrogen gas and a predetermined amount of CO2 gas, in a mixture, to the plants, whereby a diffusion gradient is created in each plant moving Oxygen gas (O2) out of the plant and enhancing photosynthesis in the plant.