Patents by Inventor Henry Rie

Henry Rie 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).

  • Hydroponic plant nutrient circulation/distribution system
    Patent number: 7861459
    Abstract: A hydroponic liquid nutrient circulation system which includes a plurality of liquid reservoirs, each with a sidewall opening that receives the shank of a split tee device that has separate liquid inlet and outlet passages for flow of liquids into, and out of, the internal space of the reservoirs. The system may include a controller reservoir connected to one or more of these liquid reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: General Hydroponics, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence L. Brooke, Henry Rie
  • Pneumatic liquid dispensing assembly for hydroponically cultivated plants
    Patent number: 7565765
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pneumatic liquid nutrient dispensing assembly for hydroponically cultivated plants. The assembly includes a reservoir and a liquid nutrient dispenser disposed within the reservoir. The liquid nutrient dispenser includes a substantially coaxial pump body with inner and outer tubes forming a distribution end having a distribution hub and an inlet end having a liquid intake structure. Airflow in an annular duct formed between the walls of the coaxial tubes enters the inner tube through an annular passage and carries liquid nutrient within the inner tube to the distribution hub. Distribution members fluidly connected to the distribution hub direct a flow of liquid nutrients and air to one or more plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Lawrence Brooke Engineering, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence L. Brooke, Brent A. Goetzl, Keith C. Evans, Henry Rie
  • Hydroponics plant cultivation assembly for diverse sizes of pots and plants
    Patent number: 7069691
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hydroponic assembly for planting pots of diverse sizes. The assembly is formed of a reservoir having a top and bottom with an opening in said top; a support frame disposed in said opening; a first and a second insert supported by said frame. The first insert has a first access port and the second insert has a second access port with a different size than the first.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Inventors: Lawrence L. Brooke, Brent A. Goetzl, Keith C. Evans, Henry Rie
  • Hydroponics plant cultivation assembly for diverse sizes of pots and plants
    Publication number: 20050274073
    Abstract: Disclosed is a hydroponic assembly for planting pots of diverse sizes. The assembly is formed of a reservoir having a top and bottom with an opening in said top; a support frame disposed in said opening; a first and a second insert supported by said frame. The first insert has a first access port and the second insert has a second access port with a different size than the first.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Lawrence Brooke, Brent Goetzl, Keith Evans, Henry Rie
  • Pneumatic liquid dispensing assembly for hydroponically cultivated plants
    Publication number: 20050274824
    Abstract: Disclosed is a pneumatic liquid nutrient dispensing assembly for hydroponically cultivated plants. The assembly includes a reservoir and a liquid nutrient dispenser disposed within the reservoir. The liquid nutrient dispenser includes a substantially coaxial pump body with inner and outer tubes forming a distribution end having a distribution hub and an inlet end having a liquid intake structure. Airflow in an annular duct formed between the walls of the coaxial tubes enters the inner tube through an annular passage and carries liquid nutrient within the inner tube to the distribution hub. Distribution members fluidly connected to the distribution hub direct a flow of liquid nutrients and air to one or more plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Publication date: December 15, 2005
    Inventors: Lawrence Brooke, Brent Goetzl, Keith Evans, Henry Rie