Patents by Inventor Alexander R. Tyink
Alexander R. Tyink has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230284576Abstract: A hydroponic grow assembly including an assembly base and at least one plant structure removably connectable to the assembly base to form a plant wall for growing plants. The plant structure includes a plurality of plant wells opened to a root chamber and the base includes a bottom structure enclosed by a perimeter wall to form an inner cavity of a reservoir tank to supply water to the root chamber of the plant structure. The bottom structure includes a support feature within the inner cavity of the reservoir tank to support the at least one plant structure in an upright position to form the plant wall of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Fork Farms Holdings, LLCInventor: Alexander R. Tyink
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Patent number: 11707027Abstract: A hydroponic grow assembly including an assembly base and at least one plant structure removably connectable to the assembly base to form a plant wall for growing plants. The plant structure includes a plurality of plant wells opened to a root chamber and the base includes a bottom structure enclosed by a perimeter wall to form an inner cavity of a reservoir tank to supply water to the root chamber of the plant structure. The bottom structure includes a support feature within the inner cavity of the reservoir tank to support the at least one plant structure in an upright position to form the plant wall of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Fork Farms Holdings, LLCInventor: Alexander R. Tyink
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Publication number: 20210161091Abstract: A hydroponic grow assembly including an assembly base and at least one plant structure removably connectable to the assembly base to form a plant wall for growing plants. The plant structure includes a plurality of plant wells opened to a root chamber and the base includes a bottom structure enclosed by a perimeter wall to form an inner cavity of a reservoir tank to supply water to the root chamber of the plant structure. The bottom structure includes a support feature within the inner cavity of the reservoir tank to support the at least one plant structure in an upright position to form the plant wall of the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Fork Farms Holdings, LLCInventor: Alexander R. Tyink
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Publication number: 20210137037Abstract: The present application discloses a hydroponic system including a planting block or structure including a plurality of plant units coupled to a water source to provide water to root chambers of the plurality of plant units. The system includes a lighting structure movably supported along a rail to adjust a location of the lighting structure relative to the planting block or structure. As described, the lighting structure includes a plurality of lighting elements or fixtures disposed in a flexible duct connectable to HVAC equipment or blower to supply air flow to dissipate heat from the lighting elements or fixtures. In illustrated embodiments, the plant units are coupled to a blower or fan through a duct to actively control humidity in the root chambers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2019Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Fork Farms Holdings, LLCInventor: Alexander R. Tyink
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Publication number: 20210137026Abstract: A plant cultivation system that includes a plurality of mobile racks and a plurality of lighting assemblies that are movable relative to each other. The mobile racks are designed to be independently movable along a floor surface and each support a plurality of planting units designed to receive the plants. The lighting assemblies are positioned adjacent to the mobile racks and are supported along an overhead lighting track independent from the mobile racks. Each of the lighting assemblies is movable along a rail of the overhead lighting track to adjust the position of the lighting assemblies relative to the mobile racks. The lighting assemblies are designed such that the mobile racks contact the lighting assemblies to move the lighting assemblies along the lighting track. Each lighting assembly includes one or more lighting fixtures that are operable to provide the required light for growing plants supported on the mobile rack.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2019Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicants: Spacesaver Corporation, Fork Farms LLCInventors: Kenneth Durfee, Sean Krause, Alexander R. Tyink
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Patent number: 10863679Abstract: A modular plant growth apparatus for large-scale commercial and residential uses having a housing with a top portion which is a flat panel, a bottom portion and two sides, each side having several hinges which can hingedly connect to a corresponding side of another flat panel, the top portion having a front side with removable plant wells, the bottom portion being angled to act as a stability support portion. The apparatus also including a light source and at least one plant in each plant well. Several housings can be hingedly connected to corresponding other housings so various modular configurations can be formed so as to maximize plant growth.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2016Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: Fork Farms Holdings, LLCInventor: Alexander R. Tyink
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Publication number: 20200383277Abstract: A modular plant growth apparatus for large-scale commercial and residential uses having a housing with a top portion which is a flat panel, a bottom portion and two sides, each side having several hinges which can hingedly connect to a corresponding side of another flat panel, the top portion having a front side with removable plant wells, the bottom portion being angled to act as a stability support portion. The apparatus also including a light source. Several housings can be hingedly connected to corresponding other housings so various modular configurations can be formed so as to maximize plant growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Fork Farms Holdings, LLCInventor: Alexander R. Tyink
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Publication number: 20180064037Abstract: A modular plant growth apparatus for large-scale commercial and residential uses having a housing with a top portion which is a flat panel, a bottom portion and two sides, each side having several hinges which can hingedly connect to a corresponding side of another flat panel, the top portion having a front side with removable plant wells, the bottom portion being angled to act as a stability support portion. The apparatus also including a light source and at least one plant in each plant well. Several housings can be hingedly connected to corresponding other housings so various modular configurations can be formed so as to maximize plant growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2016Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: Fork Farms LLCInventor: Alexander R. Tyink