Telescopic hydroponic channel

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a telescopic hydroponic channel in an extended state;

FIG. 2 is a right elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view thereof in a partially retracted state; and,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view thereof in the extended state and fitted with five crop holders shown as environment.

The dash-dash broken lines in the drawings depict portions of the telescopic hydroponic channel or environment that form no part of the claimed design. The dot-dash-dot broken lines in the drawings indicate the boundary between claimed and unclaimed portions of the telescopic hydroponic channel.

Portions of the telescopic hydroponic channel between the break lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a telescopic hydroponic channel as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1140112
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 22, 2022
Date of Patent: Aug 4, 2026
Assignee: GAIA PROJECT AUSTRALIA PTY LTD (Brunswick)
Inventor: Nadun Hennayaka (Brunswick)
Primary Examiner: George D. Kirschbaum
Assistant Examiner: Jasmine L. Coleman
Application Number: 29/866,663
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Extruded Shape (19) (D25/119)