US3106043A
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Cultivation tray having moisture control
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-07-20
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Granted: 1963-10-08
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Expires: 1981-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ferrand Marcel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:59
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01G; A01G27/00; A01G27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN A CULTIVATION TRAY FOR PLANTS, SAID CULTIVATION TRAY HAVING AN UPPER PORTION TO RECEIVE SOIL AND A LOWER WATER RESERVOIR, (A) A SCREEN SUPPORTING SOIL ABOVE SAID RESERVOIR IN SAID UPPER PORTION, (B) AN ABSORBENT COVERING OVER SAID SCREEN ON WHICH SOIL RESTS, SAID COVERING HAVING PORTIONS EXTENDING BELOW SAID SCREEN, (C) AT LEAST TWO WICKS, (D) MEANS SUPPORTING SAID WICKS WITH SAID WICKS HANGING INTO SAID RESERVOIR, AND (E) CONTROL MEANS MOVING SAID MEANS SUPPORTING SAID WICKS SO THAT GREATER AND LESSER NUMBERS OF SAID WICKS CONTACT THE PORTIONS OF SAID COVERING EXTENDING BELOW SAID SCREEN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN A CULTIVATION TRAY FOR PLANTS, SAID CULTIVATION TRAY HAVING AN UPPER PORTION TO RECEIVE SOIL AND A LOWER WATER RESERVOIR, (A) A SCREEN SUPPORTING SOIL ABOVE SAID RESERVOIR IN SAID UPPER PORTION, (B) AN ABSORBENT COVERING OVER SAID SCREEN ON WHICH SOIL RESTS, SAID COVERING HAVING PORTIONS EXTENDING BELOW SAID SCREEN, (C) AT LEAST TWO WICKS, (D) MEANS SUPPORTING SAID WICKS WITH SAID WICKS HANGING INTO SAID RESERVOIR, AND (E) CONTROL MEANS MOVING SAID MEANS SUPPORTING SAID WICKS SO THAT GREATER AND LESSER NUMBERS OF SAID WICKS CONTACT THE PORTIONS OF SAID COVERING EXTENDING BELOW SAID SCREEN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-07 | 1967-04-08 | 1967-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-07 | 1971-04-08 | 1971-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-07 | 1975-04-08 | 1975-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |