PLANT LIGHTING SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A system for providing illumination to a plant, comprising:
- a light source configured to consume a power of less than or equal to about 10 W, the light source including a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) having a peak emission wavelength of about 440 nm to about 460 nm;
an extendable support leg configured for positioning the light source relative to the plant; and
an angularly positionable support arm disposed between the light source and the support leg, the angularly positionable support arm being configured for angling the light source relative to the plant.
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Abstract
Lighting systems for providing supplemental light to plants to facilitate plant growth and/or to provide supplemental lighting in situations where sunlight is insufficient. Lighting systems may use LED technology to deliver specific wavelengths of light to maximize utilization of the supplemental light for photosynthesis. By delivering light having one or more specific wavelengths, it is possible to use a light that consumes relatively little power (e.g., about 10 watts or less) while providing sufficient supplemental light to facilitate healthy plant growth. Lighting systems may include a light-sensor to facilitate control of the amount of light provided. For example, a light-sensor may be used to automatically adjust the amount (e.g., intensity or duration) of light provided when the amount of ambient light available to the plant dips below a predetermined level.
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24 Claims
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1. A system for providing illumination to a plant, comprising:
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a light source configured to consume a power of less than or equal to about 10 W, the light source including a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) having a peak emission wavelength of about 440 nm to about 460 nm; an extendable support leg configured for positioning the light source relative to the plant; and an angularly positionable support arm disposed between the light source and the support leg, the angularly positionable support arm being configured for angling the light source relative to the plant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for providing supplemental illumination to a plant, comprising:
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a low-power light source for illumination a plant, the low power light source including a first plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) having a peak emission wavelength of about 440 nm to about 460 nm and a second plurality of LEDs having a peak emission wavelength of about 650 nm to about 670 nm; a light housing operatively associated with the low power light source, the light housing including a lens structure configured to shield the first and second pluralities of LEDs and the circuit board while allowing light to pass therethrough; an extendable support leg configured for positioning the light source relative to the plant; and an angularly positionable support arm disposed between the light source and the support leg, the angularly positionable support arm being configured for angling the light source relative to the plant. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for providing supplemental light to a plant, comprising
providing a light source configured to consume a power of less than or equal to about 10 W, the light source including: -
a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) having a peak emission wavelength of about 440 nm to about 460 nm disposed on a circuit board; an extendable support leg configured for positioning the light source relative to the plant; and an angularly positionable support arm disposed between the light source and the support leg, the angularly positionable support arm being configured for angling the light source relative to the plant; positioning the light source in proximity to a plant in need of supplemental light; and generating light with the light source for facilitating plant growth. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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