IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0454980
(2009-05-27)
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등록번호 |
US-8166701
(2012-05-01)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Montgomery Patent & Design, LLC
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
5 인용 특허 :
12 |
초록
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A rotating base for house plant planters is herein disclosed, wherein said base slowly turns to complete a revolution within a pre-determined period, to urge the plant in the planter to grow in a vertical direction. The planter base is powered by a battery which is charged using a solar panel, there
A rotating base for house plant planters is herein disclosed, wherein said base slowly turns to complete a revolution within a pre-determined period, to urge the plant in the planter to grow in a vertical direction. The planter base is powered by a battery which is charged using a solar panel, thereby providing a completely self-contained and maintenance free rotating base and a light sensor causing rotation of the planter base only when light is present. The planter base is available in multiple sizes to fit all sizes of pots and planters.
대표청구항
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1. A platform for supporting a potted plant, comprising: a base;an upper pedestal adjustably attached thereto said lower pedestal;an illumination means enclosed within said base; and,a control mechanism in electrical communication therewith said rotating means and said illumination means;wherein sai
1. A platform for supporting a potted plant, comprising: a base;an upper pedestal adjustably attached thereto said lower pedestal;an illumination means enclosed within said base; and,a control mechanism in electrical communication therewith said rotating means and said illumination means;wherein said platform provides a means to automatically rotate said potted plant resting thereon said upper pedestal to provide an even distribution of sunlight controlled thereby said control mechanism;wherein said platform provides a means for plant growth;wherein said platform comprises a height adjustment means thereof said upper pedestal with respect thereto said lower pedestal;wherein said illumination means provides illumination controlled thereby said control mechanism; and,wherein said platform provides an aesthetic display therefor said potted plant, wherein said lower pedestal and said upper pedestal each further comprise a flat round platen having a substantially identical diameter as said base;wherein said upper pedestal comprises a stable height adjustable and rotating top surface thereto said potted plant,wherein said power source further comprises a solar panel;a slide mechanism, comprising a pair of parallel rods each attached at a proximal end thereto said solar panel, thereby enabling said solar panel to be slidably engaged therewith said base, said slide mechanism comprises a pair of parallel rods;a pair of feet connecting to a distal end of each of said pair of parallel rods, thereby prohibiting said solar panel from being completely removed therefrom said base, said pair of feet providing a routing means therefor electrical wiring therefor said solar panel thereto said control module; and,a handle located thereat a distal end thereof said solar panel;wherein said handle provides a gripping means to deploy said solar panel therefrom said base and prohibits said solar panel from being inserted beyond a maximum depth,wherein said slide mechanism provides an improved reception of light therefor said solar panel. 2. The platform of claim 1, wherein said base further comprises a vertical cylindrical structure with an interior enclosing said rotating means and a plurality of legs to provide support therefor said platform. 3. The platform of claim 1, wherein said base further comprises a plurality of decorative apertures, thereby providing an aesthetic means for projecting illumination therefrom said illumination means. 4. The platform of claim 1, wherein said rotating means further comprises a motor controlled thereby said control mechanism comprising an integral gear reducer capable of generating a rotary motion thereto an output shaft extending in an upward direction and affixed thereto a bottom surface thereof said lower pedestal; wherein said motor rotates said output shaft which in turn rotates said lower pedestal and said upper pedestal. 5. The platform of claim 1, wherein said height adjustment means further comprises a threaded shaft affixed thereto said lower pedestal therewith a height adjustment fixed fastener and threadingly engaging said upper pedestal therewith a height adjustment fastener. 6. The platform of claim 1, wherein said illumination means further comprises a plurality of lamps internally mounted thereto said base. 7. The platform of claim 1, wherein said control mechanism further comprises: a power source;a microprocessor-based control module receiving power therefrom said power source, providing a control means thereto said platform, comprising a standard housing mounted therein said base;a light sensor in electronic communication therewith said control module mounted along an outer surface thereof said base; and,a selector switch in electronic communication therewith said control module located thereon an outer surface thereof said base;wherein said light sensor provides operation thereto said control module upon sensing light;wherein said control module provides management of input and output signals to initiate selected functions. 8. The platform of claim 1, wherein said power source further comprises at least one (1) rechargeable battery housed therewithin a flush-mounted battery housing thereon said base and secured with a locking means; wherein said control module provides a battery charging function by regulating a received electrical current therefrom said solar panel thereto said at least one (1) rechargeable battery. 9. The platform of claim 7, wherein said selector switch further comprises a multi-position switch thereby providing a selectable function thereto said platform, further comprising: an “ON” function for supplying power therefrom said power source thereto said platform;an “OFF” function for restricting power therefrom said power source thereto said platform;an “AUTO” function initiating said light sensor to provide control thereto said rotating means, thereby allowing continuous automatic operation of said rotating means when said light sensor senses light; and,a “LIGHT” function thereby initiating said illumination means;wherein said rotating means provides a rotary motion therefor said platform for a pre-determined period. 10. The platform of claim 9, wherein said pre-determined period comprises one (1) revolution every twelve (12) hours. 11. The platform of claim 7, further comprising a variable speed control switch adjacent thereto said selector switch enabling said pre-determined period to be selectively set to a desired period between a “LOW” setting and a “HIGH” setting. 12. A platform for supporting a potted plant, comprising: a base, comprising a vertical cylindrical structure with an interior enclosing said rotating means and a plurality of legs to provide support therefor said platform;a lower pedestal rotatably attached thereto said base, comprising a flat round platen having a similar diameter as said base;an upper pedestal adjustably attached thereto said lower pedestal therewith a height adjustment means, comprising a flat round platen having a similar diameter as said base;a rotating means, comprising a motor comprising an integral gear reducer capable of generating a rotary motion thereto an output shaft extending in an upward direction and affixed thereto a bottom surface thereof said lower pedestal;an illumination means comprising a plurality of lamps internally mounted thereto said base; and,a control mechanism in electrical communication therewith said rotating means and said illumination means, further comprising: a power source; a microprocessor-based control module receiving power therefrom said power source, providing a control means thereto said platform, comprising a standard housing mounted therein said base;a light sensor in electronic communication therewith said control module mounted along an outer surface thereof said base, thereby providing operation thereto said control module upon sensing light; and,a selector switch in electronic communication therewith said control module, comprising a multi-position switch located thereon an outer surface thereof said base, thereby providing a selectable function thereto said platform, further comprising:an “ON” function for supplying power therefrom said power source thereto said platform;an “OFF” function for restricting power therefrom said power source thereto said platform;an “AUTO” function initiating said light sensor to provide control thereto said rotating means, thereby allowing continuous automatic operation of said rotating means when said light sensor senses light; and,a “LIGHT” function thereby initiating said illumination means; wherein said platform provides a means to automatically rotate said potted plant resting thereon said upper pedestal to provide an even distribution of sunlight controlled thereby said control mechanism for a pre-determined period;wherein said upper pedestal comprises a stable height adjustable and rotating top surface thereto said potted plant;wherein said platform provides a means for plant growth;wherein said platform comprises a height adjustment means thereof said upper pedestal with respect thereto said lower pedestal;wherein said illumination means provides illumination controlled thereby said control mechanism; and,wherein said platform provides an aesthetic display therefor said potted plant,wherein said power source further comprises:a solar panel;a slide mechanism, comprising a pair of parallel rods each attached at a proximal end thereto said solar panel, thereby enabling said solar panel to be slidably engaged therewith said base, said slide mechanism comprises a pair of parallel rods;a pair of feet connecting to a distal end of each of said pair of parallel rods, thereby prohibiting said solar panel from being completely removed therefrom said base, said pair of feet providing a routing means therefor electrical wiring therefor said solar panel thereto said control module; and,a handle located thereat a distal end thereof said solar panel;wherein said handle provides a gripping means to deploy said solar panel therefrom said base and prohibits said solar panel from being inserted beyond a maximum depth,wherein said slide mechanism provides an improved reception of light therefor said solar panel. 13. The platform of claim 12, wherein said base further comprises a plurality of decorative apertures, thereby providing an aesthetic means for projecting illumination therefrom said illumination means. 14. The platform of claim 12, wherein said height adjustment means further comprises a threaded shaft affixed thereto said lower pedestal therewith a height adjustment fixed fastener and threadingly engaging said upper pedestal therewith a height adjustment fastener. 15. The platform of claim 12, wherein said power source further comprises at least one (1) rechargeable battery housed therewithin a flush-mounted battery housing thereon said base and secured with a locking means; wherein said control module provides a battery charging function by regulating a received electrical current therefrom said solar panel thereto said at least one (1) rechargeable battery. 16. The platform of claim 15, further comprising a variable speed control switch adjacent thereto said selector switch enabling said pre-determined period to be selectively set to a desired period between a “LOW” setting and a “HIGH” setting. 17. The platform of claim 15, wherein said pre-determined period comprises one (1) revolution every twelve (12) hours.
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