Curt Morgan

US Patent:

8261486, Sep 11, 2012

Filed:

Jan 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/654164

Inventors:

W. Michael Bissonnette - Boulder CO, US
Robert E. Wainwright - Napanee, CA
Carson Payne - Niwot CO, US
John Thompson - Boulder CO, US
Robert Bromley - Littleton CO, US
Curt Morgan - Huntington Beach CA, US

Assignee:

AeroGrow International, Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A01G 31/00

US Classification:

47 59R, 47 62 R, 47 62 E, 47 79, 47 82, 47 63

Abstract:

This invention provides a system and methods for providing liquid to a plant or a seed that can germinate into a plant. The system includes: a liquid delivery device; an actuator; a vessel; and a vessel support; wherein the actuator is operable to cause the liquid delivery device to deliver the liquid to the plant or seed only when the vessel is brought into proximity with the vessel support.

US Patent:

20050246954, Nov 10, 2005

Filed:

Apr 4, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/098176

Inventors:

W. Bissonnette - Boulder CO, US
Robert Wainwright - Longmont CO, US
John Thompson - Boulder CO, US
Carson Payne - Niwot CO, US
Sylvia Bernstein - Boulder CO, US
Curt Morgan - Huntington Beach CA, US
Robert Bromley - Littleton CO, US
Andrew Bridgeman - Longmont CO, US
Laura Conley - Boulder CO, US
Ann Forsthoefel - Lafayette CO, US
Robert Showalter - Denver CO, US
Frederic Wiedemann - Longmont CO, US

Assignee:

AeroGrow International, Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A01G031/02

US Classification:

04706200A

Abstract:

This invention provides methods, devices, and kits for growing a plant or germinating a seed into a plant; methods and devices for delivering oxygen to a plant or a seed which will germinate into a plant; methods and devices for delivering liquid to a plant; methods and devices for increasing the dissolved oxygen concentration in a liquid to be delivered to a plant; methods and devices for increasing the dissolved oxygen concentration in a liquid within a hydroponics device; terraced oxygenators; aspirators, downdraft venturis, net baskets; germination caps, sets of germination caps; methods for increasing the likelihood of germination of a seed; seed-bearing support media; methods for germinating a seed; and smart garden devices for hydroponics growing systems.

US Patent:

20050246955, Nov 10, 2005

Filed:

Apr 21, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/111553

Inventors:

W. Bissonnette - Boulder CO, US
Robert Wainwright - Longmont CO, US
John Thompson - Boulder CO, US
Carson Payne - Niwot CO, US
Sylvia Bernstein - Boulder CO, US
Curt Morgan - Huntington Beach CA, US
Robert Bromley - Littleton CO, US
Andrew Bridgeman - Longmont CO, US
Laura Conley - Boulder CO, US
Ann Forsthoefel - Lafayette CO, US
Robert Showalter - Denver CO, US
Frederic Wiedemann - Longmont CO, US

Assignee:

AeroGrow International, Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A01G031/02

US Classification:

04706200A

Abstract:

This invention provides methods, devices, and kits for growing a plant or germinating a seed into a plant; methods and devices for delivering oxygen to a plant or a seed which will germinate into a plant; methods and devices for delivering liquid to a plant; methods and devices for increasing the dissolved oxygen concentration in a liquid to be delivered to a plant; methods and devices for increasing the dissolved oxygen concentration in a liquid within a hydroponics device; terraced oxygenators; aspirators, downdraft venturis, net baskets; germination caps, sets of germination caps; methods for increasing the likelihood of germination of a seed; seed-bearing support media; methods for germinating a seed; and smart garden devices for hydroponics growing systems.

US Patent:

20050257424, Nov 24, 2005

Filed:

Apr 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/112269

Inventors:

W. Bissonnette - Boulder CO, US
Robert Wainwright - Longmont CO, US
John Thompson - Boulder CO, US
Carson Payne - Niwot CO, US
Sylvia Bernstein - Boulder CO, US
Curt Morgan - Huntington Beach CA, US
Robert Bromley - Littleton CO, US
Andrew Bridgeman - Longmont CO, US
Laura Conley - Boulder CO, US
Ann Forsthoefel - Lafayette CO, US
Robert Showalter - Denver CO, US
Frederic Wiedemann - Longmont CO, US

Assignee:

AeroGrow International, Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A01G031/00

US Classification:

047060000

Abstract:

This invention provides methods, devices, and kits for growing a plant or germinating a seed into a plant; methods and devices for delivering oxygen to a plant or a seed which will germinate into a plant; methods and devices for delivering liquid to a plant; methods and devices for increasing the dissolved oxygen concentration in a liquid to be delivered to a plant; methods and devices for increasing the dissolved oxygen concentration in a liquid within a hydroponics device; terraced oxygenators; aspirators, downdraft venturis, net baskets; germination caps, sets of germination caps; methods for increasing the likelihood of germination of a seed; seed-bearing support media; methods for germinating a seed; and smart garden devices for hydroponics growing systems.

US Patent:

20060254138, Nov 16, 2006

Filed:

Dec 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/321368

Inventors:

W. Michael Bissonnette - Boulder CO, US
John Thompson - Boulder CO, US
Sylvia Bernstein - Boulder CO, US
Laura Conley - Boulder CO, US
Carson Payne - Niwot CO, US
Robert Wainwright - Longmont CO, US
Curt Morgan - Huntington Beach CA, US

Assignee:

AeroGrow International, Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A01G 31/00

US Classification:

047060000

Abstract:

This invention provides Adaptive Growth Technology, smart garden devices for gardening systems, including hydroponics systems, and methods for modifying plant growth regimes based on the liquid usage rate and/or the nutrient usage rate of the plant. Characteristics of the plant growth regimes that are modified include: liquid delivery rate and/or quality, nutrient delivery rate and/or quality, add nutrient rate and/or quality, display or display rate of add nutrient quality and/or quantity, and/or photoradiation delivery rate and/or quality. This invention provides methods for making the devices of this invention and provides methods for using the devices of this invention. In an embodiment, the hydroponics system includes the smart garden device or the smart garden device fits in a chamber of the hydroponics device. In an embodiment, the steps are performed automatically without human intervention.

US Patent:

20060272210, Dec 7, 2006

Filed:

Jun 19, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/455364

Inventors:

W. Bissonnette - Boulder CO, US
Robert Wainwright - Longmont CO, US
Carson Payne - Niwot CO, US
John Thompson - Boulder CO, US
Curt Morgan - Huntington Beach CA, US
Sylvia Bernstein - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

AeroGrow International, Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A01G 31/02

US Classification:

047069000

Abstract:

This invention provides smart garden devices for hydroponics growing systems, wherein the devices include a means for delivering electricity to the smart garden device; at least one timer; and means for determining, receiving, sending, or processing data regarding the status of a component or characteristic of the hydroponics device. This invention also provides smart garden kits and methods for using smart garden devices for growing plants.

US Patent:

20070142175, Jun 21, 2007

Filed:

Dec 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/614063

Inventors:

Curt Morgan - Huntington Beach CA, US
James Dawson - Laguna Beach CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 15/02
A63B 26/00

US Classification:

482001000, 482142000

Abstract:

Various embodiments of the invention are directed towards an automated mechanism for collapsing exercise equipment. The invention discloses electromechanical means for processing an input signal and manipulating physical aspects of the exercise equipment such that the equipment collapses for easier storage or movement. The invention is adaptable to a wide range of electronic exercise equipment such as complete exercise systems, treadmills, exercise bicycles, sit-up devices, rowing machines, and other such devices.

US Patent:

20080222949, Sep 18, 2008

Filed:

Mar 12, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/073985

Inventors:

W. Michael Bissonnette - Boulder CO, US
Robert E. Wainwright - Longmont CO, US
John Thompson - Boulder CO, US
Carson Payne - Niwot CO, US
Sylvia Bernstein - Boulder CO, US
Curt Morgan - Huntington Beach CA, US
Robert Bromley - Littleton CO, US
Andrew R. Bridgeman - Longmont CO, US
Laura Conley - Boulder CO, US
Ann Forsthoefel - Lafayette CO, US
Robert Showalter - Denver CO, US
Frederic Wiedemann - Longmont CO, US

Assignee:

AeroGrow International, Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A01G 31/00

US Classification:

47 60

Abstract:

A gardening system includes a modular seed cartridge including a rigid, cup-shaped receptacle including an upper portion having an outer rim, a soilless growth medium located in the rigid, cup-shaped receptacle, and at least one seed in contact with the soilless growth medium. The gardening system also includes an aeroponic or hydroponic garden including a chamber including a lower portion for storing a liquid nutrient solution, a cover located above the chamber, the cover including a plant opening adapted to removably support the modular seed cartridge by the outer rim, and a pump located in the chamber and adapted to circulate the liquid nutrient solution from the lower portion of the chamber to the modular seed cartridge supported by the plant opening.