AU2018100738A4

AU2018100738A4 - Snow Tiger Worm Farms

Info

Publication number: AU2018100738A4
Application number: AU2018100738A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Arienh Wong
Original assignee: Wong Ka Wei Dr
Current assignee: Wong Ka-Wei Dr
Priority date: 2018-06-03
Filing date: 2018-06-03
Publication date: 2018-07-05
Anticipated expiration: 2026-06-03

Abstract

Snow Tiger Worm Farm Patent 1 TITLE OF THE INVENTION: Snow Tiger Worm Farm TECHNICAL FIELD: Environmental Waste and Disposal Worm Farms are an environmentally friendly way to dispose of organic waste. Most available worm farms require assembly, are sold without worms in the farm and are too large to be used in small space dwellings. Snow Tiger Worm Farms are small, cost effective, fully functional worm farms. The worm tea and castings made by the worms can help fertilize your plants and help them grow. INVENTORS: Ka-Wei Wong Arienh Wong Snow Tiger Worm Farm Patent 2

Description

PART 1 DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION : 1. Field of Invention [0001] The present invention relates to the disposal of organic waste.

[0002] Specifically, the invention applies to the invention of a miniature fully functional worm farm.

[0003] The size of the wonn farm can be increased to suit the user.

[0004] Worm farms allow users to dispose of most organic wastes including but not limited to bread, fruit, vegetables, etc.

[0005] Most commercially available worm farms require assembly by the user.

[0006] Most commercially available worm farms require the additional purchase of worms or for the user to add worms themselves.

[0007] The requirement to assemble the worm farm and source the worms is a barrier to uptake of this environmentally friendly waste disposal system.

[0008] Most commercially available worms farms are large.

[0009] This makes them difficult to use in an urban or apartment environment.

[0010] In addition, a small worm farm of a 1-2 litre size is more appealing to children. 2. Description of the Prior Art [0011] A number of commercially available worm farms exist including inground worm farms and a variety of tiered worm farms. 3. Summary of the Invention [0012] Snow Tiger Worm Farms are fully functional worm farms in a 0.5-2 litre size, ΙΟΙ 4L size and 18-22L size. 4. Description of the Invention [0013] The worm farm consists of the following elements with the bucket size the only variable : [0014] A worm tea collection bucket which includes, but is not limited to, a handle.

[0015] A worm housing bucket with holes in the bottom of the bucket which allows the worm tea to seep through and which includes, but is not limited to, a handle.

[0016] A lid for the worm housing bucket with holes to allow air entry into the worm farm for the worms to breathe.

[0017] The worm housing bucket sits inside the worm tea collection bucket.

[0018] The worm housing bucket may or may not be lined with worm bedding which consists of various material including but not limited to paper, coco coir, cardboard, manure, etc.

[0019] The worm housing bucket may be filled to a variable amount with various materials including but not limited to soil, sand, earth, potting mix, etc.

[0020] The worms live in the soil or other material.

[0021 ] The food inserted into the worn housing bucket may or may not be covered with a worm blanket of various materials including but not limited to, paper towels, cotton, other industrial materials, etc.

[0022] Additional tiers of worm housing buckets may be added to the worm farm.

[0023] The additional empty worm housing bucket sits inside the existing worm housing bucket containing the worms or vice versa.

[0024] When new food is added to the new tier of worm housing bucket, the worms in the existing worm housing bucket migrate to their new home leaving their castings behind. 5. Summary of Invention : Technical Problem [0025] Currently commercially available worm farms require assembly and acquisition of worms separately by the consumer.

[0026] Currently commercially available worm farms are large and are not able to be used in Apartments or smaller dwellings.

[0027] Currently commercially available worm farms are large and not easy for children to use or care for.

[0028] Currently commercially available worm farms are messy and attract rodents, insects and other pests. 6. Summary of Invention : Solution to Problem [0029] Snow Tiger Wonn Farms are fully functional worm farms which are all inclusive of worms and require no assembly.

[0030] These worm farms are small and can fit into apartments or small dwellings, and can be cared for by children. 7. Summary of Invention : Advantageous Effects of Invention [0031] The wonn fann is purchased with worms included [0032] No assembly is required [0033] The worm farm is small and can be kept in apartments or small dwellings [0034] The worm farm is small and can be maintained by children.

[0035] The worm tea produced by the farm can be used as fertilizer.

[0036] The worm castings produced by the farm can be used as fertilizer. 8. Description of Embodiments [0037] Various embodiments of this invention follow : [0038] Various shapes such as round, triangular, rectangular etc.

[0039] Various sizes such as greater than 22 Litres. 9. Industrial Applicability [0040] The worm farm is provided to children to assist them in learning how to care for worms and how to dispose of organic waste in an environmentally friendly manner rather than disposal to landfill.

[0041 ] The worm farm can be kept in small dwellings and apartments, providing an alternative waste disposal system to divert organic waste from landfill. 10. Citation List [0042] Not applicable

11. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0043] Not applicable

Claims

PART 2 : CLAIMS
1. A worm farm ; wherein there is a holding bucket of variable size, wherein there is a worm housing bucket of an appropriate equivalent size, wherein the worm housing bucket contains holes in the base to allow worm tea to seep through and collect in the holding bucket, wherein the worm housing bucket sits inside the worm collecting bucket, wherein there is a lid with holes covering the worm holding bucket, wherein the worm housing bucket is lined with worm bedding of variable material, wherein soil, potting mix or other material covers the worm bedding providing a home for the worms, wherein a worm blanket of variable material covers the food placed in the worm housing bucket, wherein additional tiers of worm housing buckets may be added to the worm farm, either sitting within the existing worm housing bucket or the existing worm housing bucket sits within the newly added tier.