Ebb and flow watering system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9901044
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14862821

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A method is provided for controlling the fluid level in an ebb and flow watering system control bucket that is in fluid communication with at least one fluid holding apparatus such as a plant container with connecting water lines, causing hydraulic delays in changes in the fluid level in the control bucket when fluid is pumped to or from the control bucket, typically from a fluid reservoir. The method involves pumping fluid to or from the control bucket to achieve a target fluid level in the control bucket; upon the fluid reaching the target fluid level, starting a timer for a short period of time to allow for the hydraulic delays, and continuing to pump fluid while the timer runs; restarting the timer and continuing to pump fluid if the fluid level in the control bucket recedes from the target fluid level; and discontinuing pumping if the timer runs for the full period of time.

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HGCI INC3993 HOWARD HUGHES PARKWAY LAS VEGAS NV 89169

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Barrett, Patrick Vancouver, US 10 209
Carskadon, Martin Vancouver, US 9 194

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