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Self-contained apparatuses for hanging, holding, rotating, or watering plants using solar power for plant maintenance

  • US 8,033,050 B2
  • Filed: 06/30/2008
  • Issued: 10/11/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for hanging, rotating, and supplying a liquid to a planter positioned in the apparatus, said planter being operable at various hanging locations without needing outside service connections, comprising:

  • a stationary assembly for being hung in a desired hanging location for said apparatus;

    a rotating assembly rotatably connected to the stationary assembly for relative rotation with respect thereto, said rotating assembly being adapted to rotate a planter supported upon said apparatus;

    at least one reservoir on said apparatus for holding said liquid;

    at least one dispenser for dispensing liquid from said at least one reservoir to said planter when positioned in the apparatus;

    at least one liquid supply for controllably transferring liquid from said at least one reservoir to said at least one dispenser;

    at least one drive for controllably rotating the rotating assembly relative to the stationary assembly;

    at least one on-board power generator supported by said apparatus for supplying electrical power used to operate the apparatus;

    at least one controller for controlling rotation and dispensing of liquid by said at least one dispenser; and

    at least one planter support forming part of the rotating assembly for supporting said planter.

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