IP Library Granted Patent US 12,058,967
Granted Patent B2
US 12,058,967 · App. 18/085,664 · Granted Aug 13, 2024

Expandable modular planting system

Inventor: Guangyuan Xiong (Houston, TX)
Assignee: VEGO GARDEN INC
A01G9/28A01G9/12A01G22/05
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Patent No.
US 12,058,967
App. No.
18/085,664
Granted
Aug 13, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

An expandable modular planting system (EMPS) for plant growing, the system comprising a garden bed having at least one wall panel for containing soil that is configured to grow at least one plant therein; and a weight support trellis module connected to the garden bed, wherein the weight support trellis module supports at least 30% of the at least one plant.

Claims (44)

1. An expandable modular planting system (EMPS) for plant growing, the system comprising:

a garden bed having at least one wall panel for containing soil that is configured to grow at least one plant therein; and

a weight support trellis module connected to the garden bed, wherein the weight support trellis module supports at least 30% of the at least one plant, wherein the weight support trellis module comprises a top wheel support, and a plurality of trellis support legs, wherein the top wheel support comprises an outer frame, a center piece, and at least one beam connecting the outer frame and the center piece; and

a wicking cell/self watering module, wherein the wicking cell/self watering module comprises a wicking tray having a water reservoir and at least one recessed cell in fluid communication with the water reservoir,

wherein the weight support trellis module further comprises a wicking tube disposed between the center support tube and the wicking tray, wherein the wicking tube fluidly connects the center support tube and the wicking tray.

2. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 1 , wherein the weight support trellis module supports at least 50% weight of the at least one plant.

3. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 1 , wherein the weight support trellis module supports at least 70% weight of the at least one plant.

4. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 1 , wherein the weight support trellis module supports at least 90% weight of the at least one plant.

5. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one plant is a dragon fruit.

6. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 1 , being movable.

7. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 1 , wherein

the EMPS further comprises a rolling bed module, wherein the rolling bed module comprises an outer frame and at least one supporting beam.

8. An expandable modular planting system (EMPS) for plant growing, the system comprising:

a garden bed having at least one wall panel for containing soil that is configured to grow at least one plant therein;

a weight support trellis module connected to the garden bed, wherein the weight support trellis module supports at least 30% of the at least one plant; and

a rolling bed module, wherein the rolling bed module comprises an outer frame and at least one supporting beam, wherein the outer frame comprises a plurality of curved beams and straight beams, wherein the length of the curved beams and straight beams are adjustable.

9. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 8 , wherein

the weight support trellis module comprises a top wheel support, and a plurality of trellis support legs.

10. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 9 , wherein

an upper end of each trellis support leg is mechanically connected to the top wheel support, and a lower end of each trellis support leg is mechanically connected the wall panel of the garden bed.

11. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 10 , wherein

the lower end of each trellis support leg comprises a niche which is in seamless contact with the wall panel of the garden bed.

12. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 11 , wherein

the niche comprises a hole configured to receive a fastener attaching the trellis support leg to the wall panel of the garden bed.

13. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 11 , wherein

the weight support trellis module is removable.

14. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 9 , wherein

the top wheel support comprises an outer frame, a center piece, and at least one beam connecting the outer frame and the center piece.

15. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 14 , wherein

the vertical position of the center piece is lower than the vertical position of the outer frame such that the top wheel support has a concave shape which is configured to enhance the weight supporting capability of the weight support trellis module.

16. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 14 , wherein

the EMPS further comprises a wicking cell/self watering module, wherein the wicking cell/self watering module comprises a wicking tray having a water reservoir and at least one recessed cell in fluid communication with the water reservoir.

17. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 16 , wherein

the water reservoir collects the excess water from the soil via the recessed cell when the humidity of the soil is high.

18. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 16 , wherein

the wicking tray is disposed on the bottom of the garden bed.

19. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 16 , wherein

the weight support trellis module further comprises a center support tube; wherein the center support tube is connected to the top wheel support on its upper end, and is in fluid communication with the wicking tray.

20. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 19 , wherein

the weight support trellis module further comprises a wicking tube disposed between the center support tube and the wicking tray; wherein the wicking tube fluidly connects the center support tube and the wicking tray.

21. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 19 , wherein

the center support tube is configured to receive water from an opening locating on the center piece of the top wheel support.

22. The EMPS for plant growth according to claim 8 , wherein

the length of the supporting beam is adjustable.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Aug 26, 2024
From: VEGO GARDEN INC
To: VEGO INNOVATIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 068776/0625 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 21, 2022
From: XIONG, GUANGYUAN
To: VEGO GARDEN INC
Reel/Frame 062166/0881 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 63292462 · Dec 22, 2021
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