Drip Irrigation Devices
First Claim
1. An irrigation device for low flow distribution of a fluid, comprising:
- a decorative body containing a fluid dispenser that is in fluid communication with and is supplied with fluid from a fluid source external to the decorative body; and
apparatus for attaching the body to a container.
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Abstract
Drip irrigation devices and the associated methods for making and using such devices for irrigation are described. The devices can be attached to a plant container or pot, typically on the edge and/or not in the soil, so as not to impede the plant'"'"'s root structure or the soil configuration. The devices receive fluid from an external fluid distribution mechanism and then apply the fluid to the plant or soil using an internal distribution mechanism. The drip irrigation devices can be configured with at least one member to hold, stabilize, or balance the irrigation device on the desired surface of the container. The devices can also contain with an internal or external flow controller to regulate the flow of the fluid to the container.
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29 Claims
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1. An irrigation device for low flow distribution of a fluid, comprising:
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a decorative body containing a fluid dispenser that is in fluid communication with and is supplied with fluid from a fluid source external to the decorative body; and apparatus for attaching the body to a container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A drip irrigation device, comprising:
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a decorative body containing an internal fluid dispenser that is in fluid communication with and is supplied with fluid from a fluid source external to the body; and apparatus for attaching the decorative body to the edge of a container containing a plant in soil. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An irrigation system, comprising:
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a fluid source; and a drip irrigation device comprising;
a decorative body containing an internal fluid dispenser that is in fluid communication with and is supplied with fluid from the fluid source that is external to the body; and
apparatus for attaching the decorative body to the edge of a container containing a plant in soil. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A method for making a drip irrigation device, comprising:
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providing a decorative body containing an internal fluid dispenser that is in fluid communication with and is supplied with fluid from a fluid source external to the body; and providing an apparatus for attaching the body to a container. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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27. A drip irrigation device, comprising:
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a decorative body containing an internal fluid dispenser that is in fluid communication with and is supplied with fluid from a fluid source external to the body and an internal controller for controlling the flow rate of the fluid; and an aesthetically-pleasing apparatus for attaching the decorative body to the edge of a container containing a plant in soil. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29)
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Specification