Apparatus And Method For Automated Aeroponic Systems For Growing Plants

Abstract

The present invention may relate to Aeroponic Systems and their individual elements. More particularly to automated systems capable of monitoring and adjusting some if not all of the light, nutrient, water quality and environmental factors required for the propagation and sustained growth of all types of plants. It may also describe methods to support the plants during propagation from seeds and for growth and harvesting. It may describe various methodologies for reducing space requirements and for increasing plant density without detriment to the growth cycles.

1 . A self-contained, compact plant growth system comprising:
 a common side plant multiple movement system output external enclosure;   a plurality of closely adjacent, movable grow supports having multiple plant placement locations and forming an overlapping, selected growth phase maximal spatial density matrix comprising:
 a first growth phase maximal spatial density matrix of vertically stacked, horizontal foundation closely adjacent, movable grow supports; and 
 a second growth phase maximal spatial density matrix of horizontally stacked, vertical foundation, vertically pivotable, vertical plant growth row supports, 
   a plurality of individual plant growth foundations configured to be placed at each of said multiple plant placement locations and to hold plants;   a circuitous path, continuous growth sequence support movement system to which said plurality of closely adjacent, movable grow supports are movably responsive;   a centralized plant water supply system configured to supply water for release to each of said multiple plant placement locations on said plurality of closely adjacent, movable grow supports as they pass said centralized supply;   a nutrient supply system configured to supply nutrients for release to said multiple plant placement locations on said plurality of closely adjacent, movable grow supports; and   a distributed light supply system configured to supply select wave lengths of light to each of said multiple plant placement locations on said plurality of closely adjacent, movable grow supports. and description.   
     
     
         2 . A self-contained compact plant growth system as described in  claim 1  and further comprising a separate shipment capable, individual plant growth foundation contained transport enclosure. 
     
     
         3 . A self-contained compact plant growth system as described in  claim 2  wherein said separate shipment capable, individual plant growth foundation contained transport enclosure comprises:
 a plurality of growth pods; 
 a live transport container; and 
 a time coordinated plant sustenance supply. 
 
     
     
         4 . A self-contained compact plant growth system as described in  claim 1  wherein said first growth phase maximal spatial density matrix of vertically stacked, horizontal foundation closely adjacent, movable grow supports comprises a plurality of insertable individual juvenile plant foundations, and wherein said second growth phase maximal spatial density matrix of horizontally stacked, vertical foundation, vertically pivotable, vertical plant growth row supports comprises a plurality of individual juvenile plant foundation reception locations. 
     
     
         5 . A self-contained compact plant growth system as described in  claim 4  wherein each of said plurality of insertable individual juvenile plant foundations comprise:
 a moisture retention feature; 
 a root penetration feature; and 
 an adhesive attachment surface. 
 
     
     
         6 . A self-contained compact plant growth system as described in  claim 1  and further comprising a remote plant growth monitor system. 
     
     
         7 . A self-contained compact plant growth system as described in  claim 6  wherein said remote plant growth monitor system comprises a remote parameter plant growth threshold set monitor system. 
     
     
         8 . A self-contained compact plant growth system as described in  claim 7  wherein said remote parameter plant growth threshold set monitor system comprises a remote parameter plant growth threshold set monitor system selected from a group consisting of:
 a remote plant temperature monitor system; 
 a remote plant pH monitor system; 
 a remote plant moisture monitor system; 
 a remote plant airflow monitor system; 
 a remote plant air quality monitor system; 
 a remote plant light monitor system; 
 a remote plant electrical power monitor system; and 
 any combination of the above, each without limiting other aspects. 
 
     
     
         9 . A self-contained compact plant growth system as described in  claim 1  and further comprising a remote plant growth parameter adjustment system. 
     
     
         10 . A self-contained compact plant growth system as described in  claim 9  wherein said remote plant growth parameter adjustment system comprises an internet of things control system. 
     
     
         11 . A self-contained compact plant growth system as described in  claim 10  wherein said internet of things control system comprises a cellular telephone control system. 
     
     
         12 . A self-contained, compact plant growth system comprising:
 an external enclosure;   a plurality of closely adjacent, movable grow supports having multiple plant placement locations;   a plurality of individual plant growth foundations configured to be placed at each of said multiple plant placement locations and to hold plants;   a circuitous path support movement system to which said plurality of closely adjacent, movable grow supports are movably responsive;   a centralized plant water supply system configured to supply water for release to each of said multiple plant placement locations on said plurality of closely adjacent, movable grow supports as they pass said centralized supply;   a nutrient supply system configured to supply nutrients for release to said multiple plant placement locations on said plurality of closely adjacent, movable grow supports; and   a distributed light supply system configured to supply select wave lengths of light to each of said multiple plant placement locations on said plurality of closely adjacent, movable grow supports.   
     
     
         13 . A self-contained compact seed propagation system comprising:
 an external enclosure;   a plurality of removable trays configured to hold individual seed pods at plant locations;   a moisture supply system to which said plant locations on said removable trays is responsive;   a propagation maintenance system configured to maintain said plant locations at optimum propagation conditions.