Ronald D Hunter

US Patent:

6401387, Jun 11, 2002

Filed:

Aug 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/645506

Inventors:

Rinaldo J. Diloreto - Chester VA
Michael D. Shipley - Chester VA
Jerry C. Murphy - Indian Trail NC
Ronald A. Hunter - Finksburg MD

Assignee:

Atlantic Construction Fabrics, Inc. - Richmond VA

International Classification:

A01G 902

US Classification:

47 666, 47 665, 47 86

Abstract:

A cellular container assembly comprises collapsible linked two-layer, open-ended structure containers formed of opposed container walls. The containers are formed by weldment at opposed contacting wall portions to form multiple cells for retention of a soil mix and an associated plant. The assembly also comprises a soil drain board upon which the containers are supported. The drain board defines a fluid permeable mat having pylons and a foraminous screen resting upon the mat. The drain board is mounted in a watertight box to confine the containers and drainage board. A drain in the box recycles fluid or permits runoff.

US Patent:

6205709, Mar 27, 2001

Filed:

Mar 25, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/276150

Inventors:

Rinaldo J. Diloreto - Chester VA
Michael D. Shipley - Chester VA
Jerry C. Murphy - Indian Trail NC
Ronald A. Hunter - Finksburg MD

Assignee:

Atlanta Construction Fabrics, Inc. - Richmond VA

International Classification:

A01G9/02

US Classification:

47 666

Abstract:

A cellular container assembly comprises collapsible linked two-layer, open-ended structure containers formed of opposed container walls. The containers are formed by weldment at opposed contacting wall portions to form multiple cells, for retention of a soil mix and an associated plant. The assembly also comprises a soil drain board upon which the containers are supported. The drain board defines a fluid permeable mat having pylons and a foraminous screen resting upon the mat. An impermeable liner rests within a box with the liner being interposed between the box and drainage board to confine the containers and drainage board. A drain in the liner recycles fluid or permits runoff.