Abstract: A device for producing sprouts consisting of a receptacle for containing the growing sprouts having a drain therein and a water reservoir method above the first receptacle. The water reservoir is filled at a slow regulated rate and is automatically emptied into the first receptacle at regular intervals. Heater means raises the reservoir water to the desired temperature and the entire assembly is contained within an insulated housing for maintaining a nearly constant temperature and providing a dark environment.

Abstract: A cigarette filter pipe kit in which the filter pipes are manufactured, shipped and sold to the customer in dry form. The customer utilizes the packaging container to moisten the filters and to assemble the filter pipes for use. A plurality of pipes are packaged in a container with only the metal heat shield in place and the dry cellulose filter inserted therein. The caps and plugs for the filter pipes are packaged separately or in a tray within the package together with a small pouch for carrying one or more assembled filter pipes. The customer moistens the cellulose filter, caps and plugs the filter pipes and returns the completed filter pipes to the original packaging container or to the small pouch.