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Patent No.:

US 9877443 B1

Date of Patent:

Jan. 30, 2018

Filed:

Jun. 06, 2016

Watering systems

Applicants:

Jeno Muthiah, Wayne, IL (US);

Gerald K. White, Amelia Island, FL (US);

Duane R. Rubash, North Ft. Myers, FL (US);

Inventors:

Jeno Muthiah, Wayne, IL (US);

Gerald K. White, Amelia Island, FL (US);

Duane R. Rubash, North Ft. Myers, FL (US);

Assignee:

SYNERGISTIC VENTURES, INC., Homerglen, IL (US);

Attorney:

Gerald K. White

Primary Examiner:

Monica Williams

Int. Cl.

CPC ...

A01G 27/04 (2006.01); A01G 27/06 (2006.01); A01G 1/00 (2006.01); A01G 27/00 (2006.01); A01G 29/00 (2006.01); B01J 20/22 (2006.01); B01J 20/28 (2006.01); E02B 13/00 (2006.01); E02D 3/00 (2006.01);

U.S. Cl.

CPC ...

A01G 27/06 (2013.01); A01G 1/001 (2013.01); A01G 27/003 (2013.01); A01G 27/04 (2013.01); A01G 29/00 (2013.01); B01J 20/22 (2013.01); B01J 20/28016 (2013.01); E02B 13/00 (2013.01); E02D 3/005 (2013.01);

Abstract

A method of underground watering utilizes a pouch-like container product made by joining a first sheet having SAP particles adhered to a first surface with a second sheet to form a container partially filled with such particles. The application of pressure, for example by passing the product through a roll nip, facilitates joining of the sheets and causes the particles to break through at least the one of the sheets to create an opening whereby free volume is created to permit the particles to expand when in contact with a liquid. The resultant product is used to collect, store, and dispense water-containing liquids into the soil for watering of agricultural plants, trees, and the like. A composite underground watering element is also included in an embodiment of the invention. The inventive products may also be used as a pad, including a propagation pad, to collect, store, and dispense water-containing-liquids into plant vessels to provide watering of plants. Also included are underground watering of athletic fields and golf course greens, erosion control products and plant root balls having a watering collar.

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