Abstract: The utility model belongs to the technical field of articles for daily use, and particularly to a multi-purpose bearing assembly. The bearing assembly includes a bearing body. The bearing body includes a bottom portion, a side wall and a bottom reinforcement arranged on the bottom portion. The bottom reinforcement includes a bearing stage formed by protruding upward or being recessed downward relative to the bottom portion. The bearing assembly of the utility model improves the overall bonding strength of the bottom portion by providing a reinforcement on the bottom portion, and can cooperate with the bearing stage, the fixing post, the hook and the legs to be combined into different usage forms.

Abstract: A plant pot 1 comprises a bounding wall 2 formed by a side wall 3 and a bottom 5 and includes a gel space 7 in which swellable gel grains 9 are accommodated filling the gel space in swollen state. The plant pot further includes a substrate space 11 in which a substrate, for example, soil is accommodated. A bounding wall portion 2A, 2B bounds a part of the second space 11. Drainage openings 13 are located in the bottom 5 of this bounding wall portion 2B next to the gel space 7. The first space 7 is partly bounded by a further bounding wall portion 2D, 2E of the bounding wall 2. Aeration openings 14 are located in this further bounding wall portion. The gel grains 9 are contained in a pad which further includes a flexible separation sheet 15 which forms a root-permeable separation between the gel and soil during use.

Abstract: A container for a plant may include a base having an axis, a width transverse to the axis, a bottom, and a sidewall extending axially upward from and circumscribing the base. A tier of holes may be formed in the base. The holes in the tier may span a substantially entire width of the base. In addition, the tier of holes may be located at a substantially lowest elevation of the base to define a trough at the bottom of the base.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a vertical hanging plant container comprise a container comprising a moisture impermeable reservoir and at least one breathable zone positioned above the reservoir. The reservoir may be disposed along a bottom section of the container to serve as a moisture storage region allowing moisture to be wicked upwards by the soil in the container. A first breathable zone may be located above the reservoir in at least one sidewall of the container and allow for the transfer of air and moisture between the soil and an exterior environment surrounding the container. A second breathable zone may be located above the reservoir in an interior divider separating two interior portions of the container.

Abstract: A double-walled nested plant pot assembly having a base pot and an insert pot, the latter removably inserted into the base pot. The base pot has a bottom and tapering sides, an open top, a drain hole in the bottom, and legs on the bottom for elevating the base pot above a surface. Clearance holes are provided for plumbing to be disposed under the base pot bottom. A pipe fitting is disposed in the drain hole for connection with a drain line. Stand offs are formed in the base pot for supporting the insert pot. The shape of the insert pot conforms to the base pot with slightly smaller dimensions and includes a basin portion with a plurality of drain slots. When placed on the stand offs, the spaces between the basin portion, the insert bottom, and the interior sides and bottom of the base pot provide a volume through which water may drain from the insert pot into the base pot and through the base pot drain.

Abstract: An environment-friendly water-saving plant pot includes a first pot body and a second pot body. The first pot body has a receiving space having an upward opening, and a water outlet hole formed in the receiving space. A protruding unit that has several reinforced ribs extends upwards from the periphery of the water outlet hole. The second pot body is disposed in the receiving space of the first pot body, and has a second receiving space having an upward opening. A plurality of through holes are circularly formed inside the second receiving space, and the second pot body extends from the bottom to form a cover that has a cover opening, and the opening of the cover opening and the protruding unit of the first pot body are spaced to form a gap.

Abstract: A fuel bundle flow limiter according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of base sections, wherein each of the plurality of base sections has at least one opening. A plurality of channels may separate the plurality of base sections. A plurality of vertical webs may extend from the plurality of base sections. A locking tab may be disposed in at least one of the plurality of vertical webs. By using the flow limiter, the moisture carry over (MCO) level at the exit of the fuel bundle may be decreased, thereby reducing radiation exposure to plant operators and reducing damage to reactor equipment.

Abstract: A plant pot with Elevated Ventilation Hole (EVH) comprises a pot section having a bottom wall and a side wall surrounding and connected to the bottom wall, the bottom wall and the side wall together defining an accommodation space for accommodating soil and plants, a bottom surface of the bottom wall having an inward recess portion with an adjustable height, the height being capable of manually adjusted to form a ventilation hole correspondingly, wherein a position of the ventilation hole corresponds to the adjustable height.

Abstract: A modular interlocking planter apparatus provides modular assembly of a planter structure having a plurality of wall panels, a plurality of connectors, a plurality of internally spanning support bar assemblies, and a drain. The wall panels are planar waterproof members arranged vertically and connected by the connectors to secure adjacent wall panels together to form various shaped enclosures for above ground planting and growing. Each opposing pair of connectors includes a pair of horizontal spanning support bar assemblies to provide structural stability. One (1) of the wall panels includes the drain vent connected to a length of perforated drain tile which extends throughout the assembled planter to receive and drain water from soil placed in the planter.

Abstract: A growing unit includes a tub that receives plants and a nutrient solution. The base of the tub includes a plurality of channels that drain toward a peripheral channel that extends around the periphery of the tub base. The peripheral channel drains to an aperture that forms a drain. Nutrient solution for irrigating the plants can be provided into the tub through the aperture and, after an appropriate time, can be drained from the tub through the aperture.

Abstract: An improved drain hole cover for use in all types of planting containers is described. A preferred embodiment of the drain hole cover comprises a single generally discoid layer of lofted synthetic nonwoven material with a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to one side. Generally, the adhesive can be applied to a periphery of the one side of the drain hole cover in a pattern so as to leave a central portion uncoated by the adhesive. The drain hole cover can be disposed, adhesive side down, on an inner surface of a planting container concentric to a drainage hole of the planting container. In use, the drain hole cover allows water to drain out of the container and prevents the egress of soil through the drainage hole.

Abstract: A plant drainage and hydrating system for pots with or without drainage capability. A felt layer is shaped to abut a generally flat surface, with the layer having a determined depth and having a structure to store and filter passing therethrough and support earth above the flat surface for drainage. One form of the invention has a single felt layer. A second form of the invention has first and second felt layers, separated by a spacer, with the layers connected through the spacer.

Abstract: A plant pot is provided comprising a first plant pot housing with an open bottom; a first plate member supported by the first plant housing at its open bottom, wherein the first plate member is separated from the plant pot during transplanting; and a second plate member nesting with the first plate member after the first plate member is separated from the plant pot, wherein the first and second plate members are supported by a second plant pot housing also having an open bottom to complete a sequence of transplanting.

Abstract: A plant container includes a container body having a conduit extending between an inlet connection and an outlet connection. A float valve assembly is in communication with the conduit within the container body for automatically controlling fluid entry into the container body from the conduit. A soil retention element is arranged in the container body above the float valve assembly. A method of using the self-watering plant container includes adding soil to an interior volume of the container body above the soil retention element, planting at least one seed in the soil, and connecting a water supply to an inlet connection of the conduit.

Abstract: Embodiments are described for a cardboard box assembly for use in a modular green roof system. The box includes a drainage board, filter and pre-vegetated growing media. A lid assembly is placed over the box during transport and storage. The box/lid assembly is designed to be stackable for easy transport on pallets for placement in an interlocking array on a roof or similar surface. The box is made of biodegradable cardboard allows for the eventual breakdown of the container portion of the assembly and the formation of an integrated green roof of interlocking plants after a period of time after installation. The filter fabric sock wrapping the box bottom, sides and fitted top provides the enclosure that will hold the pre-vegetated modular components together when the cardboard box eventually biodegrades.

Abstract: A planting device includes a plurality of planting bodies. Each planting body has wall holes bottom holes thereon. Each plating body further comprises connection posts, connection holes and stop board at two ends thereof. The connection posts of one planting body are engaged with the connection holes of the next planting body so as to form the planting device. The wall holes and the bottom holes provide better permeability for soil. The present invention has a simple configuration and is convenient for use.

Abstract: A fitting comprising at least one inlet and at least one outlet, a body disposed between said at least one inlet and at least one outlet wherein the body defines at least one flowpath through the fitting, the body further comprising one or more apertures located intermediate said at least one inlet and said at least one outlet, and two or more flanges extending outwardly from the body and spaced apart from one another, and wherein the one or more apertures are located intermediate the two or more flanges.

Abstract: A planter may include a plurality of walls. Each of the walls have an outer surface, a first end and a second end, a cavity positioned between the first end and the second end, and at least one aperture extending from the outer surface to the cavity. The planter may also include a liquid permeable cover that traverses the at least one aperture and a connection means for connecting a first end of a first wall to a second end of a second wall. The planter may also be adapted to engage a framework. The framework has a frame that includes a plurality of frame members and a lattice attached to the frame. The framework may be pivotally coupled to the planter.

Abstract: The instant invention describes a portable and reusable gardening device and kit for providing growth of one or more plant varieties in a downward manner while simultaneously providing for plant growth in an upward direction. The device comprises a planter bed for holding one or more plants. The planter bed includes an outer wall defined by a front panel, a back panel, a right side panel, and a left side panel. The panels are constructed and arranged to partially enclose a bottom panel. Each of the side panels extend upwardly from the bottom panel. The bottom panel has at least one aperture for receipt of a plant root or stems system, and preferably, has one main center aperture and a plurality of side apertures. The portable and reusable gardening device further includes a support base having integrally formed side walls which extend in a downward manner from a first generally planer surface.

Abstract: A plant pot adapted to be stacked geometrically within a lateral 180° radial array with one or more other similar plant pots in tiered alignment offset one level to the next. A back wall (1) of the pot is adapted to be received and interlock with an multi-channelled elongated supporting stem (9) and connector (28B) which are adapted to fastened to any vertical or near vertical surface. The stem (9) has a centrally located hollow channel (22) to receive the connector (28B) located partially within its top and/or bottom portions to connect two or more stems (9) allowing a continuance of plant pots supported in a stacked formation.

Abstract: A system and method of modular gardening is disclosed which may include a planter, a planting medium such as peat, coconut husk (coir), etc., a planting template for determining the proper locations for planting seeds, and a planting guide which indicates locations on the planting template that should be used to maximize the amount of vegetables or other plants that can be grown in the planter. The planter may have a raised base with openings for water drainage. The modular planter may also include a channel to retain water which allows for proper hydration of the soil and decreases the frequency needed to water the plants. The modular gardening system may also include a drain pan for receiving the planter and a lid to protect plants grown in the planter from adverse environmental conditions. Additionally, a planting stick may be provided to ensure proper planting depth of seeds for germination.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for potting plants are disclosed. The system can include a drain shield, a filling material, and a liner for placing between the filling material and a growing medium. In particular embodiments, the filling material comprises expanded polystyrene spheres. The liner is a porous material allowing passage of fluids and preventing passage of substantial amounts of growing medium. The drain shield can include a top wall, at least two supports, at least two bottom walls, and a bottom member having a plurality of openings. The drain shield may include adhesive strips for securing the drain shield to a bottom wall of the container. Also disclosed are embodiments of a method for potting a plant in a container having at least one drain hole in a bottom wall of the container.

Abstract: A green roof module for covering a portion of a roofing surface with vegetation, includes a tray for containing a growing medium and vegetation, a permeable membrane, and a drainage board The tray has a biodegradable bottom and a plurality of upwardly extending biodegradable walls about the perimeter of the biodegradable bottom The biodegradable bottom is configured so that water received within the tray can pass therethrough The permeable membrane is provided below the biodegradable bottom, and is sized and shaped so as to span the biodegradable bottom and configured to allow water to pass therethrough while inhibiting the growing medium from passing therethrough The drainage board is provided below the permeable membrane opposite the biodegradable bottom, and has an upper surface for supporting the biodegradable bottom and being surrounded by a plurality of edges The drainage board is configured so that at least some of the water passing through the permeable membrane and received on the drainage board will

Abstract: Drainage systems for plant gardening in flowerpots, specifically a shaped porous rock or perhaps even an enclosed pouch having soil preservation capability and filling inside the enclosed pouch. Embodiments may include a pot hole locator which may place an enclosed pouch in a bottom of a pot prior to adding soil and planting a plant in a flowerpot. Other embodiments may include the addition of soil amendments, water retention elements, drying elements and the like. Filling may include plastic, various rocks, various stones, pebbles, synthetic materials and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of a composite product for a plant pot filter, the composite comprises an open mesh weave of thermoplastic material, the weave has warp and weft strips which form a substantially uniform layer with opposed surfaces. The mesh defines individual slits extending through said layer. There is provided a discontinuous layer on one of the opposed surfaces, and a discontinuous layer on the other of the opposed surfaces. The invention is further directed to a plant pot having a moisture permeable filter, which comprises a composite filter, having the open mesh weave of thermoplastic material of the invention herein.

Abstract: A two part plant container includes an outer tub part having a series of step indentations around its perimeter forming horizontal rest surfaces within the outer part which are located above a lower region forming a water reservoir space. The inner part has a bottom wall areas resting on the surfaces with the inner part nested within an upper region of the outer part. A drain hole is formed through a depressed area in one of the rest surface to set the maximum water level in the reservoir which is just below lower areas of the inner part bottom wall set at the same level as the drain hole. This insures that the soil in the inner part is never wet by the water in the reservoir to prevent wicking and waterlogging of the soil while leaving only a very short gap for the roots of a plant to grow across to reach the water. Handhold features are formed into the perimeter wall of the inner part allowing easy lift out. Ribs are formed into the inner part bottom wall to stiffen the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular container system for use in agriculture, gardening and construction, characterised in that it comprises a parallelepiped container 1 with two partition walls 2 forming three chambers 3, its top ends each having a sleeve 4 which forms a vertical channel 5, the lower end 6 of the said sleeve extending beyond the bottom of the container but with slightly smaller dimensions and having a groove 10 around its whole periphery; connectors 9 which join adjacent containers in a horizontal plane; a base 11 which allows the containers to rest on the ground; and a lateral support 13 exactly identical to the top end of the container 1.

Abstract: For use inside a plant pot having a base section with at least one vertically disposed drain aperture, a drain cover/soil retainer includes a substantially planar main body fixedly attached with glue to at least three leg members of preselected material and of substantially equal height positioned substantially beneath the area covered by the main body. The total volume occupied by the leg members combined is between about 30 and 80 percent of the volume defined by the area under the main body and the leg member height.

Abstract: A plant pot having a built-in soil moisture audio alarm that provides a caretaker of the plant pot with an audio alarm when the moisture in the soil in the plant pot falls below a prescribed level.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for potting plants are disclosed. The system can include a drain shield, a filling material, and a liner for placing between the filling material and a growing medium. In particular embodiments, the filling material comprises expanded polystyrene spheres. The liner is a porous material allowing passage of fluids and preventing passage of substantial amounts of growing medium. The drain shield can include a top wall, at least two supports, at least two bottom walls, and a bottom member having a plurality of openings. The drain shield may include adhesive strips for securing the drain shield to a bottom wall of the container. Also disclosed are embodiments of a method for potting a plant in a container having at least one drain hole in a bottom wall of the container.

Abstract: A flowerpot 1 made of plastic, in particular in a deep-drawn embodiment having a bottom 7 that is provided with holes and hollow layer regions of the bottom 7 on the bottom side for connecting the holes to the environment on the bottom side is designed so that the holes 12, 13 are arranged at least partially in the bottom areas 8, 9, 10, 11 which sit without any spacers for distancing on a supporting surface and have channels 14, 15 in the form of a bottom channeling crisscrossing through the lower area in at least two directions and leading out to the edges. These channels ensure drainage of the flowerpot at the bottom and optionally watering of the pot without providing feet or edge webs on the bottom that would be susceptible entanglement when being shifted on working surfaces or in conveyance with the help of conveyor belts and which can lead to deformation and resilient recoil movements when work is done by machine, in particular when the pots are being placed on a substrate.

Abstract: Drainage systems for plant gardening in flowerpots, specifically a shaped porous rock or perhaps even an enclosed pouch having soil preservation capability and filling inside the enclosed pouch. Embodiments may include a pot hole locator which may place an enclosed pouch in a bottom of a pot prior to adding soil and planting a plant in a flowerpot. Other embodiments may include the addition of soil amendments, water retention elements, drying elements and the like. Filling may include plastic, various rocks, various stones, pebbles, synthetic materials and the like.

Abstract: For use inside a plant pot having a base section with at least one vertically disposed drain aperture, a drain cover/soil retainer includes a substantially planar main body fixedly attached with glue to at least three leg members of preselected material and of substantially equal height positioned substantially beneath the area covered by the main body. The total volume occupied by the leg members combined is between about 30 and 80 percent of the volume defined by the area under the main body and the leg member height.

Abstract: The invention is to provide a planter that does not need to use a saucer or the like; said planter can be used as a planter after the content thereof is gone; the leakage of the content (soil and the like) at the distribution thereof is eliminated. The planter comprises a planter body including an air space capable of containing a plant cultivating material, wherein said planter body includes at least one drainage opening for draining a solution pored into said air space, said drainage opening being liquid tightly occluded by an occluding member, said occluding member being operatively provided for optionally opening or occluding said drainage opening from the outside of said planter, thereby realizing the planter.

Abstract: A semi-circular flexible flower box (top section) and a semi-circular flexible mounting shelf (bottom section), are both functional companion units. The top section functions as a flower box but has a flexible accordion pleat (inside/outside diameters) configured in a semi-circle to allow for attachment to cylindrical objects. The bottom section functions as a mounting shelf for the top section and is structured not only in the same flexible semi-circular fashion, but is designed in such a way as to capture the flower box section allowing it to rest securely on the mounting shelf or bottom section. Configured to the inside or backside diameter of the mounting shelf are slots that allow for insertion of an attachment strap. The attachment strap allows for a precise and snug fit of the mounting shelf and companion flower box, top section to cylindrical objects within the range of the mounting shelf's diameter.

Abstract: A planter includes a plant growing container having a chamber formed by an outer peripheral wall, a number of posts erectly disposed on the outer peripheral wall, an upper cover disposed on top of the posts and having a number of channels, and a number of door panels slidably engaged through the channels of the upper cover and engageable between the posts covering or shielding the plant growing container and for preventing diseases and insect pests from entering into the plant growing container. The door panels and the partitions and the posts may be engaged into the container for forming a compact folding structure and for storing and transportation purposes.

Abstract: An insert assembly is used in combination with a planter container for creating a false bottom therein. The assembly essentially comprises a support platform for supporting a soil-bound plant, an optional spacer member for supporting the support platform, and an optional moisture-receiving tray for collecting and retaining excess moisture emanating from the support platform and the spacer member via the soil. The platform comprises a peripheral support surface that engages either the container or the spacer member for supporting the support platform at the chosen false bottom level in the planter container. Support ribs are integrally formed to the platform to increase its load bearing potential. The spacer member may be utilized as an optional structure to adjust for variable container dimensions and the moisture-receiving tray may be installed at the user's election to maintain a moisture source in inferior adjacency to the support platform.

Abstract: The present invention provides a false bottom insert assembly for use in combination with an oversized planter container. The assembly essentially comprises a support platform for supporting a soil-bound plant, an optional spacer member for supporting the support platform, and an optional moisture-receiving tray for collecting and retaining excess moisture emanating from the support platform and the spacer member via the soil. The platform comprises a peripheral support surface that engages either the container or the spacer member for supporting the support platform at the chosen false bottom level in the planter container. Support ribs are integrally formed to the platform to increase its load bearing potential. The spacer member may be utilized as an optional structure to adjust for variable container dimensions and the moisture-receiving tray may be installed at the user's election to maintain a moisture source in inferior adjacency to the support platform.

Abstract: A plant container has a threaded drainage hole provided in the base of the container adapted to receive a threaded drain plug. When a drainage hole is needed, the plug is removed. When a drainage hole is not needed, the plug is left in place.

Abstract: A planting system for regulating the supply of water to a plant comprises a linear (28) for containing a volume of plant growing medium (30), such as soil, and drainage means adapted to drain water from the plant growing medium (30) contained within the liner (28) and convey the drained water to a desired location. A paving system (10) comprises a permeable layer (12) providing an upper surface; at least one supporting substrate layer (20) thereunder which is permeable to liquid, a containment membrane (28) of impermeable material containing said substrate layer (20) for controlled retention of water therein and duct means for allowing the passage of water from the substrate layer (20) to a plant growing medium (30).

Abstract: A suspended barrier for a plant pot. The suspended barrier for a plant pot is designed for plant pots with sloping inner walls, placed within the plant pot and against the inner walls of the plant pot. The suspended barrier is made up of a generally concave polygon with a plurality of apertures, that holds a layer of soil above the generally concave polygon, and with the plant pot forming an enclosed air space below the generally concave polygon, the plurality of apertures being small enough to allow water from the layer of soil above the generally concave polygon to seep through the generally concave polygon into the enclosed air space below, while holding the layer of soil above the generally concave polygon.

Abstract: A perforated ventilation filter installed in a flowerpot to carry soil and plants in the soil, having an upwardly extended corrugated peripheral wall supported on the peripheral wall of the flowerpot and defining with the peripheral wall of the flowerpot a plurality of air passages for circulation of air between the space of inside the ventilation filter and the space outside the ventilation filter.

Abstract: An aerating base plate designed for placement in the bottom of a conventional plant receptacle, such as a flowerpot. The plate has a sidewall that extends downwardly from the perimeter of a convex top. The top includes a number of perforations that function to enable water and air to flow into, or out of, an interior area of the plate. The plate's sidewall features a number of openings that also enable water and air to flow into, or out of, the plate's interior area. The sidewall's openings are sufficiently small so that they substantially prevent any flow of soil into the plate's interior area.

Abstract: A device for retaining garden beds, retaining water, and/or blocking plant roots, with the device having two connected reinforcing members with a liquid permeable member positioned between the reinforcing members. A method of building a garden bed includes using the device around the perimeter of a bed. A method for building a pond or stream includes using the device around the perimeter of the pond or stream. Finally, a method of blocking root travel includes burying the device to block travel.

Abstract: A device for retaining garden beds, retaining water, and/or blocking plant roots, with the device having two connected reinforcing members with a liquid permeable member positioned between the reinforcing members. A method of building a garden bed includes using the device around the perimeter of a bed. A method for building a pond or stream includes using the device around the perimeter of the pond or stream. Finally, a method of blocking root travel includes burying the device to block travel.