GB2390288A

GB2390288A - A plant growing bag or container

Info

Publication number: GB2390288A
Application number: GB0127894A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Richard Ian Woolley
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2001-11-21
Filing date: 2001-11-21
Publication date: 2004-01-07
Anticipated expiration: 2021-11-21
Also published as: GB2390288B; GB2383513A; GB0227032D0; GB2383513B; GB0127894D0

Abstract

A portable container fitted with handles and filled with compost or growing medium. Constructed in a flexible plastic material the container has a planting hole which may be accessed by a pull-tag easily removable cover. The base of the bag may be punctured to produced draining holes. The device may be supplied with polystyrene blocks which are placed inside the planting hole between the top of the compost and the plastic skin. This raises the outer wrapping, creating a space around the top of the bag, to allow for easier watering.

Description

TITLE 2390288

SIX SIDED CUBE OR BOX SEIAPED BAG

DETAILED DESCRIPTION. This invention relates to a six sided cube or box shaped bag.

"As shown in Fig 1". The bag which is moulded or formed from a polymer or plastic or other material will be completely sealed and will contain a compost or growing mixture for the purpose of growing a plant or plants, "as shown, In Fig 6. The bag will have drainage holes marked on the bottom of the bag, "see Fig 1". These drainage holes are to be pierced by the use of a standard pen or pencil. This will provide the required drainage outlet needed for any excessive water to drain off end out through the drainage holes, "see Fig 3". Drainage holes.

The bag will have a unique watering system. This system will give water the chance to penetrate and soak all the way through the compost or growing mixture contained inside the bag. See Fig 3. The unique watering system will consist of four or more or less polystyrene cubes or blocks. Which in terms of size will measure around one square inch. Any other size or shape may be decided upon at point of manufacture. "See page G". These polystyrene cubes or blocks will come packaged totally seperate to the bag and will have its own in individual wrapping. "As shown on page G". This packet or sachet of polystyrene cubes or blocks could be packed either inside the bag or stuck or taped to the outside of the bag in some way. If it is decided upon to pack the packet or sachet of polystyrene cubes or blocks inside the bag itself, the packet or sachet will be positioned just underneath the access to planting area seal, which when the seal is broken and then opened up the packet or sachet of polystyrene cubes or blocks will be revealed. "As shown in Fig 4". These cubes or blocks of polystyrene are to be used for the unique watering system. Indicating marks will be clearly printed on top of the bag around the access to planting area's opening. These indicating marks will clearly show where to position each of these cubes or blocks of polystyrene which are supplied inside the bag itself These cubes or blocks of polystyrene are to be positioned between the underside of the bag, and the compost or growing mixture. This will create a natural gap or void between the underside of the bag and the compost or growing mixture.

"SEE EXAMPLE OF GAP - PAGE E. When the plant or plants chosen have been planted in the spot marked access to planting areas compost or growing mixture contained inside the bag, and when the bag has been positioned in its chosen spot for growing, ie. In-garden or greenhouse etc only then should watering the plant or plants which have now been planted take place as then you don't have to move the bag which you are to grow your chosen plant or plants in.

Watering. To water just fill a standard watering can with water and carefully water around your plant or plants and note because of the unique idea of using polystyrene cubes or blocks to create a natural gap or void between the underside of the bag and the compost or growing mixture, this now allows the water to penetrate right between the polystyrene cubes or blocks and to reach right in to the corners of the bag. As you continue to fill up the top section of the bag with water, until the water reaches just below the rim of the bag's access to planting area's opening. Then wait until the water starts to soak through the compost or growing mixture. If required repeat the watering process. "Note". The water will penetrate and soak right though the bags compost or growing mixture, any exccessive water will drain down through the bags compost or growing mixture and out through the drainage holes which have been pierced by using a standard pen or pencil. "See Fig I ". Because the bag itself is unique in it's design, and features the unique watering system, featuring the use of polystyrene cubes or blocks and features excellent bay depth required for excellent plant growth and the building

of a good strong root system. Also due to the depth of the bag, the retention of water held within the bag will be very high. The pierced holes in the bottom of the of the bag will provide the bag with excellent drainage. Because the actual size ofthe bag will be quite small carrying and transporting the bag will be very easy. The bag will have a carrying handle which will make it easy to pick up and carry - and so - purchase the product. Also, the people who staff the cash till registers will find it by far easier to put this product through their cash registers.

Even loading the product from a push trolley and in to the back of a car or vehicle etc. will be far easier than many other bag types produced in todays retail market.

TITLE SIX SIDED CUBE OR BOX SHAPED BAG

TECHNICAL- BACKGROUND

WATERING EXAMPLE

WHAT INVENTION DOES

BAG DESIGN EXAMPLES

OBJECTIVES OF TIIIS INVENTION

BAG DESIGN

SIX SIDED CUBE OR BOX SlIAI3ED BAG TECHNICAL. This invention relates to a six sided cube or box shaped bag formed by a polymer or plastic or other type material which is to contain a compost or growing mixture suited for the purpose of growing a plant or plants. If for some reason the plastic or other type of material is not cost effective or not viable for some reason for a manufacturer to produce, the cube or box shaped bag may have to be altered in some slight way, but keeping the actual idea and intentions for its functional purpose the same. Ie - To grow a plant or plants from within a bag made from either - plastic or some other type material. The actual bag size chosen will be agreed upon at point of manufacture only when all coatings have been taken into consideration.

BACKGROUND. The bag will be completely sealed and will contain a compost or growing

mixture inside the bag itself. The bag will have the option of a carrying handle which is either part of the bag-or-a carrying handle type which could be attached to the bag in some way, all options on which type to use are to be left open for discussion. The bag will have a good depth of compost or growing mixture which will help and enable a plant or plants to develop a good strong healthy root system with excellent root growth. Because of the bags depth of compost or growing mixture, this will help retain the water within the bag - helping to stop any drying out of the compost or growing mixture. This could stop a plant or plant getting

dry root damage which can occure if at any point of growing, the compost or growing mixture contained inside the bag was allowed to dry out.

WATERING. There will be about four polystyrene cubes or blocks supplied with the bag at point of purchase. These polystyrene cubes or blocks will measure about one inch square unless other sizes are more cost effective to manufacture. The polystyrene cubes or blocks will come separate to the actual bag itself. The option of putting them in a packet or sachet which is then stuck or taped to the outside of the bag or the packet or sachet packed inside the bag will be optional. These polystyrene cubes or blocks when used are to be pushed just underneath the edge of the opened bags access to planting areas opening. This will result in the raising the top section of the bag around the access to planting areas opening. This will create a natural gap or void between the underneath of the bag and the compost or growing mixture inside the bag. This will aid the growers watering their plant or plants as you can fill up the top section of the bag with water right to the underside rim of the open bag, which now contains a plant or plants of choice to be grown within the bag itself. The water should then be allowed to soak down through the compost growing mixture inside the bag. Any excessive water will soak through and drain off naturaly out through the pierced drainage holes provided in the bottom of the bag. "See Fig 1".

WATERING EXAMPLE. When the plant or plants have been planted, watering your plant or plants will be much easier as you can fill up the top of the bag with water, then allow the water to soak right though the bag and drain any exccessive water out through the drainage holes in the bottom of the bag. - Repeat watering if required! WllAT INVENTION DOES. This invention relates to a new idea and way of growing a plant or plants from within a small size plastic or other material type bag, which incorporate the unique idea of using polystyrene cubes or blocks to create a natural gap or void between the underside of the bag and the compost or growing mixture inside the bag. Other features and the depth of the compost or growing mixture contained in the bag will help deep root penetration and excellent root growth within the compost or growing mixtures depth of the bag itself. "Other features are". To pick up and carry the bag is easy due to its small size.

This makes purchase of the product and transport very easy. Also the bags drainage system which is provided by pierced holes in the bottom of the bag will provide adequate drainage for the bag. The unique fact you can top the bag up with water right to the underside rim around the planting area is unique, made possible by the use of the polystyrene cubes or blocks provided. These are the design invention features of the bag which make this bag unique in its functional design.

OBJECTIVES OF THIS INVENTION To produce a new concept of growing a plant or plants from a new type of bag design which has been made for this purpose. The bag will be made from either a polymer or plastic or some other type of material. The bag will have excellent bag depth to enable a plant or plants produce a strong vigorous root system down through the depth of compost or growing mixture within the bag. The bag will have a drainage system in the bottom of the bag, this will provide excellent drainage for the bag. The bag will be small in size and will have a carrying handle making it easy to pick up and transport. The bag will have a easy pull tag and peel open seal to gain entry to the growing area. This bag design could be applied to accommodate a full range of bags for the purpose of growing a added range of plants or vegetables. A full range of ready grown starter plants could be made available to choose from which have been chosen for their high standards of

quality and excellent growth patterns. Also a range of seeds and plant feeds could be added to the range - or even - plastic canes and ties made from a plastic or polymer or other type material. Also the choice of growing organic or none organic will be made available at point of purchase.

Claims

CLAIMS OF THESE TYPES OF A CONTAINER CLAIMS 1) The broadest claim and features are: A new concept in growing vegetables or plants A portable container incorporating a base and sides a top and a carrying handle. A unique watering system and a set of drainage holes for water to drain through. A pull tag fixed to a easy open access to planting area cover. The actual container incorporating a type of compost or growing mixture which is specialy suited for the purpose of growing either a plant or plants or a vegetable or vegetables from the compost or growing mixture which is contained within the actual container itself. The actual shape and size or shapes and sizes of this new type of container are to be left open, as each type of plant or plants or each type of vegetable or vegetables have sometimes very different growing patterns and requirements. Ie - some types require different growing depths and sizes of container so to meet the differing growing requirements of each type of plant or plants or vegetable or vegetables a person or persons wish to grow. Due to their differing requirements of depths and widths of compost or a growing mixture needed to meet the growing needs of many different types of either plants or vegetables and so offering a wide range of choice of what to grow to the grower or gardener. The container could contain inside a plastic bag which holds and contains the actual compost or growing mixture. The plastic bag which bag which is full of compost or growing mixture been sealed inside the actual container itself. This new container could be made or formed from either a polymer or plastic or cardboard or other type of material or materials not mentioned. The actual idea and intentions of this new design type of container are, to enable a person or persons who wish to grow either a single or a range of plants or vegetables to do so without the back breaking work of having to dig and prepare a plot of land well in advance of any planting. This new type of container will offer immediate planting and a wide range and choice of specially sided containers which have been specially worked out and are suited to cover a massive range of selected plants and vegetables all of which are suitable for growing from within these types of container. Growing a range of your own plants or vegetables in this way would be very easy and would provide the grower with fresh cut or Resh picked or dug vegetables, with a choice of growing organic or none organic and so promoting good healthy eating. The container itself could have small holders or access tubes or pockets sited on the outside of inside of the actual container itself, so to accomodate a location and holding point for the purpose of holding a frame or type of framework which could hold a bird net or a plastic cloche cover or other types of cover not mentioned. A person or persons ie.- the grower could grow a full range of vegetables or plants from many different types of this new container, and so form a type of mini plot. The advantage been a minimal amount of work preparation required to grow your choice of plants or vegetables. The actual container itself could be made or formed from either a material or materials or from waste re cycled material types. 'mote" the container itself could be re-cyclable. See examples of container types provided in drawings. Note only a few type examples could be drawn as shown. 2) A portable container incorporating a base with a set of drainage holes in it to provide excellent drainage, sides, and a top, a carrying handle, and a pull tag easy open system a unique watering system provided by a number of seperate polystyrene blocks, and incorporating a plastic bag inside the container if required, and incorporating a type of compost or growing mixture suited for the purpose of growing either plants or vegetables all as claimed in claim 1). 3) A portable container incorporating all as in claim 1, and in claim 2, wherein the intention been to provide a portable and easy to use type of container, which itself contains a compost or growing mixture suited for the purpose of growing plants or vegetables from within the container itself As claimed in claim 1,. The actual container itself to be disposable or re- cyclable, see accompanying numbered drawings. ! Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows -1 Ref; CUBE Application No: GB 0127894 4 CLAIMS i

1. A plant growing package comprising; a plant container formed as a bag and containing a growing medium; and, a plurality of polystyrene blocks provided in a separate pack within or on the bag, such that in use the blocks are placed within the bag as a watering aid.

2. A package as claimed in claim 1 where the bag is made of plastic.

3. A package as claimed in claim 1 where the bag has drainage holes.

4. A package as claimed in claim 1 where the bag has a carrying handle.

5. A package as claimed in claim 1 where the bag has a pull tag to open a removable cover located in the body of the bag.

6. A package as claimed in claim 1 where in use the polystyrene blocks are placed within the bag around an aperture in the bag to raise the bag from the growing medium contained therein to allow for easier watering.