CA2222187A1 - Self-watering vertical supporting planter - Google Patents
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- CA2222187A1 CA2222187A1 CA 2222187 CA2222187A CA2222187A1 CA 2222187 A1 CA2222187 A1 CA 2222187A1 CA 2222187 CA2222187 CA 2222187 CA 2222187 A CA2222187 A CA 2222187A CA 2222187 A1 CA2222187 A1 CA 2222187A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
- A01G9/00—Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhouses; Edging for beds, lawn or the like
- A01G9/02—Receptacles, e.g. flower-pots or boxes; Glasses for cultivating flowers
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
- A01G27/00—Self-acting watering devices, e.g. for flower-pots
- A01G27/04—Self-acting watering devices, e.g. for flower-pots using wicks or the like
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
- A01G9/00—Cultivation in receptacles, forcing-frames or greenhouses; Edging for beds, lawn or the like
- A01G9/12—Supports for plants; Trellis for strawberries or the like
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Abstract
This present invention provides a novel form of planter for growing vine type plants or similar type plants comprising: a growing medium trough forced by the combination of outer and inner walls fixed to a bottom. Said inner walls are fixed to a top arid bottom forming a water reservoir with a centrally located sleeve to accommodate a vertical telescopic support pole.
Said reservoir is fixed to growing medium trough bottom. Said reservoir has a filler hole and wick ports for self watering the growing medium. Said telescopic support pole is vertically supported by said reservoir. Said support pole has a pole cap fixed ai its upper end. A plurality of strings are attached to said pole cap and said outer walls by means of hook-like elements axed to the outer edges of said pole cap and said outer walls. Said strings inclined with respect to the vertical form individual supports for plants such as beans, tomatoes and cucumbers. A fine mesh net supported by the hook-like elements on said pole cap and hook-like elements fixed to the outer walls of said reservoir inclined with respect to the vertical forms a support for vine type peas and other plants.
Said reservoir is fixed to growing medium trough bottom. Said reservoir has a filler hole and wick ports for self watering the growing medium. Said telescopic support pole is vertically supported by said reservoir. Said support pole has a pole cap fixed ai its upper end. A plurality of strings are attached to said pole cap and said outer walls by means of hook-like elements axed to the outer edges of said pole cap and said outer walls. Said strings inclined with respect to the vertical form individual supports for plants such as beans, tomatoes and cucumbers. A fine mesh net supported by the hook-like elements on said pole cap and hook-like elements fixed to the outer walls of said reservoir inclined with respect to the vertical forms a support for vine type peas and other plants.
Description
Self watering vertical supporting planter This present invention provides a novel form of planter for growing vine type plants or similar type plants comprising: a growing medium trough fornied by the combination of outer and imler walls fixed to a bottom. Said inner walls are fixed to a top and bottom forming a water reserv oir with a centrally located sleeve to accommodate a vertical telescopic support pale.
Said reservoir is fixed to growing medium trough bottom. Said reservoir has a filler hole and wick ports for self watering the growing medium. Said telescopic support pole is vertically supported by said resel~.~oir. Said support pole has a pole cap fixed at its upper end. A plurality of strings are attached to said pole cap and said outer walls by means of hook-like elements fixed to the outer edges of said pole cap and said outer walls. Said strings inclined with respect to the vertical form individual supports for plants such as beans, tomatoes and cucumbers. A fine mesh net supported by the hook-like elements on said pole cap and hook-like elements fixed to the outer walls of said reservoir inclined with respect to the vertical forms a support for vine type peas and other plants.
These and other aspects of the invention will be described with reference to the following drawings in which:
Fig. l is a perspective view looking generally from the front of a preferred embodiment of a self watering vertical supporting planter the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the planter looking generally from the front showing a small mesh net for supporting plants such as peas;
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the pole cap showing a detailed view of string hook-like elements and pole cap support;
Fig. 4 is a perspective enlarged view of the wick cap and the wick showing the weight attached to the end of the wick that goes into the. reservoir.
Reference is made firstly to Fig. 1 which illustrates a self watering vertical supporting growing planter having outer walls 2 attached to reservoir 4 by means of bottom 6.
Said bottom 6 has a plurality of perforations 8 for drainage and air circulation. Said bottom 6 also has a plurality of resting supports 10. Said resting supports 10 have means to accommodate removable casters.
Vertical support pole 12 is coupled to said reservoir 4 by means of coupling sleeve 14. Locking pin 16 prevents said vertical support pole 12 from rotating in said coupling sleeve i4. Pole cap 18 is coupled to vertical support pole 12 by means of pole cap support 20 as seen in Fig. 3. Locking pin 22 prevents said pole cap 18 from rotating in support pole I2. Said vertical support pole 12 is telescopic with adjusting holes 24 and adjustment locking pin not shown. Said pole cap I8 and said planter outer walls 2 are connected by a plurality of strings 26, said strings 26 are in a continuous length, looping around hook-like elements 28 on said outer walls 2 and hook-like elements 30 on said pole cap 18 to form the said plurality of strings 26 for supporting plants. A
growing medium is contained in a cavity formed between said outer walls 2, said reservoir walls 4 and said bottom 6.
The growing medium is watered by means of wick caps 32 and wicks 34 attached to the walls of said reservoir 4, said wicks 34 are inserted in said reservoir 4 by means of wick ports in the top of the reservoir. Said wicks 34 having a weight 36 attached to the end inserted in the reservoir. Said weights 36 on wicks 34 will keep said wicks on the bottom of said resewoir 4 for the maximum absorption of the water contained in the reservoir. Said wick caps 32 are attached to the top of said resen~oir 4 and are easily removed for changing or adjusting the w-icks.
said wick caps 32 will prevent th.e top portion of said wicks 34 from drying out due to evaporation.
'The vertical portion of said wick caps 32 protruding in the top portion of the growing medium directs the water to the lower portion of the growing medium near the root zone where it is needed the most. Said reservoir 4 is filled with water and soluble fertilizer when necessary by means of filler hole 36 and filler hole stopper 38.
Anot_h_e_r en ,_hodimen t o_f the invention as shown in Fig. 2 is a small mush net 40 vertically supported by said hook-like elements 30 on said pole cap 18 and said hook-like elements 44 on reservoir 4. Said mesh net 40 is best suited for supporting peas or similar type plants of the tall variety. With the bottom of said mesh net 40 supported from said resen~oir 4 by means of said hook-like elements 44 the peas can be planted in proximity to the wall of said reservoir 4. This procedure for planting peas leaves ample space in the growing medium to have another crop of smaller plants such as radishes and lettuce. This method will utilize all of the growing medium.
Another embodiment of this invention not shown is a type of plastic or fabric, covering the outer portions of the plurality of said strings 26 shown in Fig. 1. this covering is supported by said hook-like elements 28 on said outer w calls 2 in Fig. 1 and said hook-like elements 30 on said pole cap 18 also shown in Fig 1. The covering will end below said pole cap 18 to allow for ventilation.
This plastic or fabric covering when attached will give the planter a greenhouse effect and will help lengthen the growring season.
Another embodiment of this invention not showm is a plurality- of removable casters supported by said resting supports 10, said casters are used for easy movement of the planter to or from different locations.
Said reservoir is fixed to growing medium trough bottom. Said reservoir has a filler hole and wick ports for self watering the growing medium. Said telescopic support pole is vertically supported by said resel~.~oir. Said support pole has a pole cap fixed at its upper end. A plurality of strings are attached to said pole cap and said outer walls by means of hook-like elements fixed to the outer edges of said pole cap and said outer walls. Said strings inclined with respect to the vertical form individual supports for plants such as beans, tomatoes and cucumbers. A fine mesh net supported by the hook-like elements on said pole cap and hook-like elements fixed to the outer walls of said reservoir inclined with respect to the vertical forms a support for vine type peas and other plants.
These and other aspects of the invention will be described with reference to the following drawings in which:
Fig. l is a perspective view looking generally from the front of a preferred embodiment of a self watering vertical supporting planter the present invention;
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the planter looking generally from the front showing a small mesh net for supporting plants such as peas;
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the pole cap showing a detailed view of string hook-like elements and pole cap support;
Fig. 4 is a perspective enlarged view of the wick cap and the wick showing the weight attached to the end of the wick that goes into the. reservoir.
Reference is made firstly to Fig. 1 which illustrates a self watering vertical supporting growing planter having outer walls 2 attached to reservoir 4 by means of bottom 6.
Said bottom 6 has a plurality of perforations 8 for drainage and air circulation. Said bottom 6 also has a plurality of resting supports 10. Said resting supports 10 have means to accommodate removable casters.
Vertical support pole 12 is coupled to said reservoir 4 by means of coupling sleeve 14. Locking pin 16 prevents said vertical support pole 12 from rotating in said coupling sleeve i4. Pole cap 18 is coupled to vertical support pole 12 by means of pole cap support 20 as seen in Fig. 3. Locking pin 22 prevents said pole cap 18 from rotating in support pole I2. Said vertical support pole 12 is telescopic with adjusting holes 24 and adjustment locking pin not shown. Said pole cap I8 and said planter outer walls 2 are connected by a plurality of strings 26, said strings 26 are in a continuous length, looping around hook-like elements 28 on said outer walls 2 and hook-like elements 30 on said pole cap 18 to form the said plurality of strings 26 for supporting plants. A
growing medium is contained in a cavity formed between said outer walls 2, said reservoir walls 4 and said bottom 6.
The growing medium is watered by means of wick caps 32 and wicks 34 attached to the walls of said reservoir 4, said wicks 34 are inserted in said reservoir 4 by means of wick ports in the top of the reservoir. Said wicks 34 having a weight 36 attached to the end inserted in the reservoir. Said weights 36 on wicks 34 will keep said wicks on the bottom of said resewoir 4 for the maximum absorption of the water contained in the reservoir. Said wick caps 32 are attached to the top of said resen~oir 4 and are easily removed for changing or adjusting the w-icks.
said wick caps 32 will prevent th.e top portion of said wicks 34 from drying out due to evaporation.
'The vertical portion of said wick caps 32 protruding in the top portion of the growing medium directs the water to the lower portion of the growing medium near the root zone where it is needed the most. Said reservoir 4 is filled with water and soluble fertilizer when necessary by means of filler hole 36 and filler hole stopper 38.
Anot_h_e_r en ,_hodimen t o_f the invention as shown in Fig. 2 is a small mush net 40 vertically supported by said hook-like elements 30 on said pole cap 18 and said hook-like elements 44 on reservoir 4. Said mesh net 40 is best suited for supporting peas or similar type plants of the tall variety. With the bottom of said mesh net 40 supported from said resen~oir 4 by means of said hook-like elements 44 the peas can be planted in proximity to the wall of said reservoir 4. This procedure for planting peas leaves ample space in the growing medium to have another crop of smaller plants such as radishes and lettuce. This method will utilize all of the growing medium.
Another embodiment of this invention not shown is a type of plastic or fabric, covering the outer portions of the plurality of said strings 26 shown in Fig. 1. this covering is supported by said hook-like elements 28 on said outer w calls 2 in Fig. 1 and said hook-like elements 30 on said pole cap 18 also shown in Fig 1. The covering will end below said pole cap 18 to allow for ventilation.
This plastic or fabric covering when attached will give the planter a greenhouse effect and will help lengthen the growring season.
Another embodiment of this invention not showm is a plurality- of removable casters supported by said resting supports 10, said casters are used for easy movement of the planter to or from different locations.
Claims (5)
1. A self watering vertical supporting growing planter comprising:
a planter with outer walls and a reservoir forming inner walls; a bottom having a plurality of perforations for drainage and air circulation connecting the outer walls and the reservoir to form a growing cavity to hold a growing medium to support the growth of plants; a plurality of rest supports fixed to said bottom with means of accommodating removable casters; a reservoir with its top inclined from the outer top edge to a sleeve in the top centre extending through to the bottom centre providing means for holding a vertical support; a reservoir with a filler hole and stopper having a plurality of slow-releasing wicks to deliver the right amount of fluid to the growing medium.
a planter with outer walls and a reservoir forming inner walls; a bottom having a plurality of perforations for drainage and air circulation connecting the outer walls and the reservoir to form a growing cavity to hold a growing medium to support the growth of plants; a plurality of rest supports fixed to said bottom with means of accommodating removable casters; a reservoir with its top inclined from the outer top edge to a sleeve in the top centre extending through to the bottom centre providing means for holding a vertical support; a reservoir with a filler hole and stopper having a plurality of slow-releasing wicks to deliver the right amount of fluid to the growing medium.
2. A self watering vertical supporting growing planter as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vertical support comprises: an adjustable telescopic pole with adjustment locking pin, and locking pins at the top and bottom to prevent the pole and its attachment from rotating; a pole cap attached to the tap of the vertical support providing a plurality of hook-like elements on the outer edges to accommodate a plurality of strings supported by a plurality of hook-like elements on the outer walls of the growing cavity,
3. A self watering vertical supporting growing planter as claimed in claim 1, in which a small mesh cylindrically shaped net is supported by a plurality of hook-like elements on the outer walls of the reservoir and the plurality of hook-like elements on the outer edges of the pole cap.
4. A self watering vertical supporting growing planter as claimed in claim I, in which a cone-shaped plastic or fabric covering covers the plurality of strings supported by the plurality of hook-like elements on the outer walls of the growing cavity and the plurality of hook-like elements on the outer edges of the pole cap; a space between the top of the plastic or fabric covering and the pole cap releases any build up of heat.
5. A self watering vertical supporting growing planter as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of wicks are inserted in the reservoir through a plurality of wick caps and wick ports; the wick ends inserted in the reservoir have a weight attached to keep the wicks resting on the bottom of the reservoir; the opposite ends of the wicks hang over the outer walls of the reservoir extending part way to the bottom of the growing cavity; the wick caps are attached to the top outer edges of the reservoir covering the wick ports to eliminate evaporation; a portion of the wick caps extend down the outer walls of the reservoir covering the top portion of the wicks directing the fluid released from the wicks to the lower portion of the growing medium near the root zone.
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| CA 2222187 CA2222187A1 (en) | 1998-02-02 | 1998-02-02 | Self-watering vertical supporting planter |
| GB9901955A GB9901955D0 (en) | 1998-02-02 | 1999-01-29 | Self-watering vertical supporting planter |
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| CA 2222187 CA2222187A1 (en) | 1998-02-02 | 1998-02-02 | Self-watering vertical supporting planter |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6370820B1 (en) * | 2000-01-31 | 2002-04-16 | Alvin Edward Moss | Self-watering vertical supporting planter |
| EP1895061A2 (en) * | 2006-08-29 | 2008-03-05 | Graf Plastics GmbH | Rainwater tank |
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- 1998-02-02 CA CA 2222187 patent/CA2222187A1/en not_active Abandoned
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6370820B1 (en) * | 2000-01-31 | 2002-04-16 | Alvin Edward Moss | Self-watering vertical supporting planter |
| EP1895061A2 (en) * | 2006-08-29 | 2008-03-05 | Graf Plastics GmbH | Rainwater tank |
| EP1895061A3 (en) * | 2006-08-29 | 2009-01-07 | Graf Plastics GmbH | Rainwater tank |
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