Patents Assigned to JUST GREENS, LLC
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Publication number: 20220408674Abstract: Versions of the disclosure relate to multilayer structures for germinating seeds and growing plants in aeroponic or hydroponic farming. The multilayer structure can include a growth medium positioned in close proximity to a seeding tray. The seeding tray may be configured and dimensioned to at least partially retain a germinating seed. Optional grid tray may be positioned below the growth medium and configured and dimensioned to support the growth medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Elaine Kung
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Patent number: 11497181Abstract: The present disclosure provides an advantageous pan jig for installing a pan relative to a frame. The disclosed pan jig semi-permanently engages the pan relative to a frame. Specifically, the disclosed apparatus and method of use advantageously facilitates formation and mounting of a drip pan for use with a system that facilitates aeroponic growing. The disclosed aeroponic growing system may include a plurality of drip pans.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Edward D. Harwood
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Publication number: 20220022389Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to soilless growth media with light reflecting and light absorbing surfaces for indoor farming and methods of using the media to germinate seeds and develop plants. In some embodiments, the soilless growth media can be a fabric made from two webs that can be joined together with a tie-in yarn linking the light reflecting plant supporting surface web yarn and the light absorbing web base yarn together in the fabric. The soilless growth media in embodiments of the disclosure can be used to reduce evaporation from nutrient delivery systems and improve controlled environmental agriculture operating efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2019Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: Just Greens, LLCInventors: Edward D. Harwood, James Zeiba
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Publication number: 20220000048Abstract: Resilient plant development media are disclosed that can include a first layer that includes a plurality of adjacent strands, a second layer that includes a plurality of strands that are adjacent and that is in stacked relation relative to the first layer, wherein the strands of the first layer and the strands of the second layer are in a non-aligned orientation relative to each other. The strands in the first layer and the strands in the second layer may define a crisscross pattern. The multilayer resilient media is effective in supporting seeds during germination and plants throughout their growth and development. The multilayer resilient media is effective for use in various plant growing modalities, e.g., aeroponic, nutrient film, and hydroponic plant growing environments, and may be easily cleaned for reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Mark Ira Rosen
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Publication number: 20210360886Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to apparatus and methods for monitoring plant development in aeroponic farming. The output from one or more sensors in the apparatus be used to modify the flow of one or more fluids to the developing plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Just Greens, LLCInventors: Michael Anthony Barron, Edward D. Harwood, Roger Buelow, Justin R. Zabilansky
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Publication number: 20210267147Abstract: Versions of the disclosure relate to multilayer flats for germinating seeds and growing plants in aeroponic or hydroponic farming. The multilayer structure can include a soilless growth medium sandwiched between a support layer and a light barrier layer. The support layer includes openings that allow plant roots to be sprayed with a nutrient solution and the light barrier layer includes openings that allow plants to develop while limiting the growth of harmful algae on the soilless growth medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Just Greens, LLCInventors: Alexander Filippov, Roger Buelow
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Publication number: 20210176936Abstract: A growing system is provided that includes a rotomolded chassis that defines (i) an “interior” where plants are/may be located, and (ii) an “exterior” that at least partially defines a perimeter around the interior. The chassis generally includes stacking elements which allow one chassis to be stacked one upon the other. The disclosed growing system also generally includes (i) means for delivering liquid into the chassis, (ii) means for draining liquid from the chassis, and (iii) means for supporting plants that is conducive to their growing within the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Just Greens LLCInventor: Roger Buelow
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Publication number: 20210169015Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous lighting systems that can be installed on parallel rows of horizontal supports. The lighting systems can be configured to have a single electrical feedthrough on one end of the lamp that can also act as a mating feature between the lamp and supports. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved lighting systems that are fixtureless, waterproof, customizable, and easy to install/remove.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Applicant: Just Greens LLCInventor: Roger Buelow
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Patent number: 10986792Abstract: A growing system is provided that includes a rotomolded chassis that defines (i) an “interior” where plants are/may be located, and (ii) an “exterior” that at least partially defines a perimeter around the interior. The chassis generally includes stacking elements which allow one chassis to be stacked one upon the other. The disclosed growing system also generally includes (i) means for delivering liquid into the chassis, (ii) means for draining liquid from the chassis, and (iii) means for supporting plants that is conducive to their growing within the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2019Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Roger Buelow
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Publication number: 20200396908Abstract: A device and method for altering biochrome ratios in plant leaves is provided. The device and method generally include a light source; and means of directing the light source to deliver an altering spectrum to a group of cells. The altering spectrum alters the biochrome content of a group of cells to produce a contrasting color that creates a desired pattern on a leaf. The device may include a first light source that emits a main growth spectrum, a second light source that emits an altering spectrum; and means of directing the first and second light source to a group of cells, wherein the altering spectrum alters the biochrome content of a group of cells to create a desired pattern on a leaf.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Roger Buelow
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Publication number: 20200337258Abstract: The present disclosure provides an advantageous pan jig for installing a pan relative to a frame. The disclosed pan jig semi-permanently engages the pan relative to a frame. Specifically, the disclosed apparatus and method of use advantageously facilitates formation and mounting of a drip pan for use with a system that facilitates aeroponic growing. The disclosed aeroponic growing system may include a plurality of drip pans.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Edward D. Harwood
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Patent number: 10801147Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for cleaning a cloth or fabric that has been used for growing plants. The cloth or fabric may be separated from or mounted with respect to a tray or support during the cleaning operation. At least two opposed, rotating brushes engage the top and bottom surfaces of the cloth or fabric to abrade and clean those surfaces. In addition, spray units, e.g., high pressure fluid nozzles, may direct cleaning fluid against one or both surfaces of the cloth or fabric. Filtration and sterilization systems may also be associated with the cleaning operation.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2016Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Edward D. Harwood
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Patent number: 10750672Abstract: A device and method for altering biochrome ratios in plant leaves is provided. The device and method generally include a a light source; and means of directing the light source to deliver an altering spectrum to a group of cells. The altering spectrum alters the biochrome content of a group of cells to produce a contrasting color that creates a desired pattern on a leaf. The device may include a first light source that emits a main growth spectrum, a second light source that emits an altering spectrum; and means of directing the first and second light source to a group of cells, wherein the altering spectrum alters the biochrome content of a group of cells to create a desired pattern on a leaf.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Roger Buelow
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Publication number: 20200229363Abstract: Versions of the disclosure relate to multilayer structures for germinating seeds and growing plants in aeroponic or hydroponic farming. The multilayer structure can include a growth medium positioned in close proximity to a seeding tray. The seeding tray may be configured and dimensioned to at least partially retain a germinating seed. Optional grid tray may be positioned below the growth medium and configured and dimensioned to support the growth medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Elaine Kung
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Publication number: 20200093083Abstract: A growing system is provided that includes a rotomolded chassis that defines (i) an “interior” where plants are/may be located, and (ii) an “exterior” that at least partially defines a perimeter around the interior. The chassis generally includes stacking elements which allow one chassis to be stacked one upon the other. The disclosed growing system also generally includes (i) means for delivering liquid into the chassis, (ii) means for draining liquid from the chassis, and (iii) means for supporting plants that is conducive to their growing within the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Applicant: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Roger Buelow
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Patent number: 10542685Abstract: A growing system is provided that includes a rotomolded chassis that defines (i) an “interior” where plants are/may be located, and (ii) an “exterior” that at least partially defines a perimeter around the interior. The chassis generally includes stacking elements which allow one chassis to be stacked one upon the other. The disclosed growing system also generally includes (i) means for delivering liquid into the chassis, (ii) means for draining liquid from the chassis, and (iii) means for supporting plants that is conducive to their growing within the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Roger Buelow
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Publication number: 20200022313Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous lighting systems that can be installed on parallel rows of horizontal supports. The lighting systems can be configured to have a single electrical feedthrough on one end of the lamp that can also act as a mating feature between the lamp and supports. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved lighting systems that are fixtureless, waterproof, customizable, and easy to install/remove.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2018Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Just Greens LLCInventor: Roger Buelow
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Publication number: 20200008376Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to an improvement of an aeroponic system including a growth chamber and cloth support elements. The improvement generally includes a cloth supported by the cloth support elements. The cloth advantageously satisfies a wicking height parameter and an absorbance parameter so as to deliver advantageous aeroponic performance. The wicking height parameter is a measurement of an ability of the cloth or fabric to absorb moisture. The absorbance parameter is a measurement of moisture the cloth or fabric retains. Exemplary methods of aeroponic farming in an aeroponic system are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Edward D. Harwood
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Publication number: 20190053446Abstract: A growing system is provided that includes a rotomolded chassis that defines (i) an “interior” where plants are/may be located, and (ii) an “exterior” that at least partially defines a perimeter around the interior. The chassis generally includes stacking elements which allow one chassis to be stacked one upon the other. The disclosed growing system also generally includes (i) means for delivering liquid into the chassis, (ii) means for draining liquid from the chassis, and (iii) means for supporting plants that is conducive to their growing within the chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Roger Buelow
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Patent number: 10182537Abstract: A growing system is provided that includes a rotomolded chassis that defines (i) an “interior” where plants are/may be located, and (ii) an “exterior” that at least partially defines a perimeter around the interior. The chassis generally includes stacking elements which allow one chassis to be stacked one upon the other. The disclosed growing system also generally includes (i) means for delivering liquid into the chassis, (ii) means for draining liquid from the chassis, and (iii) means for supporting plants that is conducive to their growing within the chassis.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: Just Greens, LLCInventor: Roger Buelow