IP Library Granted Patent US 10,757,874
Granted Patent B2
US 10,757,874 · App. 15/791,477 · Granted Sep 1, 2020

Self watering planter assembly

Inventors: Andrew Purcell (Cobleskill, NY); William Purcell (Cohoes, NY)
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Patent No.
US 10,757,874
App. No.
15/791,477
Granted
Sep 1, 2020
Kind
B2
Abstract

A self-controlling watering system, comprising a water reservoir having a first end, a second end, and an internal compartment of a predetermined volume, a first cover designed to secured to the first end of the tank, a second cover designed to secured to the second end of the tank, wherein the second cover has a first opening, and a second opening, a pump secured to the first cover within the internal compartment of the water reservoir, compartment designed to securely fit within the first opening of the second cover, wherein a third end of the compartment is open and a fourth end of the compartment is closed, a controller positioned within the compartment and for controlling the pump to initiate watering cycles according to a preselected program regarding the frequency of watering and quantity of water.

Claims (31)

1. A self-controlling watering system, comprising:

a hollow chamber having a first end and a second end;

a first cover designed to secured to the first end of the hollow chamber, wherein the first cover has at least a first opening, and a second opening;

a second cover designed to secured to the second end of the hollow chamber;

a pump secured within the hollow chamber;

a hose of a predetermined length connected to the pump and extending through the first opening of the first cover;

a renewable energy gathering device secured to the first cover distal to the first opening;

a hollow compartment with one end open designed to securely fit within the second opening of the first cover;

a battery positioned within the compartment and electrically connected to the renewable energy gathering device and the pump;

a controller electronically connected to the pump and positioned above the battery within the hollow compartment for controlling the pump to initiate watering cycles; and

a third cover secured to the first cover, wherein the second cover substantially covers the open end of the hollow compartment.

2. The self-controlling watering system of claim 1 , wherein a seal between the first cover and the hollow chamber is a substantially water tight seal.

3. The self-controlling watering system of claim 1 , further comprising a mount secured to the first cover and the renewable energy gathering device is secured to the mount.

4. The self-controlling watering system of claim 1 , further comprising a nozzle attached to a second end of the hose.

5. The self-controlling watering system of claim 1 , further comprising a securing mechanism integrated into the first cover and the second cover.

6. The self-controlling watering system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor connected to the renewable energy gathering device to detect the optimal position to maximize energy production.

7. The self-controlling watering system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor positioned within the hollow chamber, wherein the sensor detects the volume of liquid within the hollow chamber.

8. The self-controlling watering system of claim 1 , wherein the first cover has a third opening.

9. A self-controlling watering system, comprising:

a water reservoir having a first end, a second end;

a first end cap having a set or openings, a hollow compartment, and an attachment means and the first end cap is secured to the first end of the water reservoir forming a substantially watertight seal, wherein the set of openings permit access to the water reservoir;

a second end cap having an attachment means to the surface and secured to the second end of the water reservoir, wherein a substantially watertight seal is formed;

a pump secured within the the water reservoir;

a hose extending from one of the first set of openings and connected to the pump;

an electrical system positioned within the hollow compartment comprising;

a battery, and

a controller, wherein the controller is connected to the battery and the pump and provides electricity to operate the pump;

a renewable energy gathering device attached to the first end cap and electronically connected to the battery; and

a cover rotatably attached to the first end cap and positioned to substantially cover the hollow compartment.

10. The self-controlling watering system of claim 9 , further comprising a nozzle attached to the hose.

11. The self-controlling watering system of claim 9 , further comprising a post which the first and second end cap attachment means affix to.

Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62412848 · Oct 26, 2016
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