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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2003
Alan D. Sowry, Plano, TX (US);
Donald J. Turnage, Plano, TX (US);
Omar Besim Hakim, Austin, TX (US);
Alan D. Sowry, Plano, TX (US);
Donald J. Turnage, Plano, TX (US);
Omar Besim Hakim, Austin, TX (US);
Aquadation Licensing, LLC, Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for a foundation and soil irrigation system having multiple independent zones that can be controlled to deliver fluid to surrounding soil. The system can be installed above or below ground, but in a preferred embodiment the system is subterranean and is installed 18 to 24 inches off of the foundation and 12 to 18 inches below ground level. Each independent zone comprises a fluid distribution network that forms a center-fed or end-fed section to ensure proper hydraulic flow throughout the zone. The system further utilizes a wicking material network installed below ground to irrigate a soil region.