Plant support equipment includes trays each have a plant-supporting surface and a series of grooves or channels extending below the pot-supporting surface. The plant support trays have water runoff troughs that receive runoff water from the grooves or channels. The plant support trays may be configured to provide gravity-based drainage while supported on a horizontal frame or rack or platform, or may be configured to provide drainage while supported on an angled frame or rack or platform.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
Plant support trays each have a plant-supporting surface and a series of grooves or channels extending below the pot-supporting surface. The plant support trays have integral water runoff troughs that receive runoff water from the grooves or channels. The plant support trays may be configured to provide gravity-based drainage while supported on a horizontal frame or rack or platform, or may be configured to provide drainage while supported on an angled frame or rack or platform.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
Storage and grow rack systems include splice joints for stacking and joining upright posts, structural support beams with integral drainage, and studs or rivets providing releasable attachment of cross members to upright posts.
A47B 47/02 - Meubles à tiroirs, étagères ou rayonnages caractérisés par la possibilité de les démonter ou de les monter à partir d'éléments séparés uniquement en métal
A47B 57/40 - Meubles à tiroirs, étagères ou rayonnages caractérisés par la possibilité de régler les rayons ou les cloisons comprenant des moyens pour régler la hauteur des supports de rayons amovibles consistant en crochets s'engageant dans des ouvertures
An elevated platform system includes first and second platform sections and a ladder for accessing the platform sections in an elevated position. The platform sections are aligned in longitudinal arrangement and are configured to be selectively disposed and coupled between a pair of mobile storage units. The first platform section has a proximal end portion defining an opening for receiving a ladder hook. A distal end of the first platform section can releasably couple to a proximal end portion of the second platform section. The platform sections are movable between a deployed or installed position in which they secure the first and second storage units to form an elevated walking or standing surface therebetween, and a retracted or uninstalled position in which the platform sections are detached from at least one of the mobile storage units the allow relative movement of the storage units.
A47B 53/02 - Ensembles de meubles à tiroirs, p. ex. consistant en meubles à tiroirs disposés sur une rangée avec des moyens pour ouvrir ou fermer des passages entre meubles voisins
A47F 7/00 - Stands, systèmes de suspension ou rayonnages adaptés à des articles ou produits particuliers
E06C 1/397 - Structures particulières d'échelles, p. ex. échelles comportant plus ou moins de deux montants, échelles à barreaux mobiles, échelles pliables longitudinalement caractérisées par le fait qu'elles ont des roues, des rouleaux ou des galets
A caster wheel brake system for carts and other wheeled articles is operable to secure caster wheels against rolling rotation along their horizontal rotation axes. The system includes a pivotable parking brake lever, an actuator arm, and a torque shaft extending between the brake lever and actuator arm. The brake lever includes a distal end portion for selectively engaging a caster wheel, a proximal end portion opposite the distal end portion, and a pivot coupling, the latter being pivotably secured to the cart or wheeled article. An actuator arm extends outwardly from a distal end portion of the torque shaft, with the actuator arm slidably engaging the proximal end portion of the brake lever. The torque shaft and the actuator arm are rotatable together to urge the brake lever toward the braking or non-braking position
A flow distribution assembly provides air circulation to a rack-based vertical gardening system. The distribution assembly includes a housing having air inlet and outlet portions. At least one elongated duct has an end fluidly coupled to housing’s air outlet portion, the duct adapted to extend along a shelf of the rack, to an opposite end thereof. A fan is fluidly coupled to the housing’s air inlet portion and is supportable by the rack so that it can direct ambient air into the air inlet portion. The duct has a plurality of openings arranged to direct air at a plant growing area of the gardening system when the distribution assembly is mounted on a rack system. Optionally, the air inlet portion is positionable laterally outboard of plant growing regions of the vertical gardening system.
A01G 9/18 - Serres pour le traitement des plantes au gaz carbonique ou avec des produits analogues
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
9.
SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING CIRCULATING AIR FOR A VERTICAL GARDENING SYSTEM
A flow distribution assembly provides air circulation to a rack-based vertical gardening system. The distribution assembly includes a housing having air inlet and outlet portions, and defining a plenum therebetween. At least one elongated duct has an end fluidly coupled to housing's air outlet portion, the duct adapted to extend along a shelf of the rack, to an opposite end thereof. A fan is fluidly coupled to the housing's air inlet portion and is supportable by the rack so that it can direct ambient air into the air inlet portion. The duct has a plurality of openings arranged to direct air at a plant growing area of the gardening system when the distribution assembly is mounted on a rack system. Optionally, the air inlet portion is positionable laterally outboard of plant growing regions of the vertical gardening system.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
A01G 9/18 - Serres pour le traitement des plantes au gaz carbonique ou avec des produits analogues
A61L 9/20 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
A01G 7/04 - Traitement électrique ou magnétique des végétaux pour favoriser leur croissance
A01G 7/02 - Traitement des végétaux au gaz carbonique
10.
Air flow systems and methods for horticulture racks
An air flow system for a horticulture application is configured to facilitate simplified, reconfigurable air flow. Via use of adaptable and reconfigurable inlet ports, outlet ports, and a number and/or configuration of ventilation socks, the air flow system may be customizable to each respective application and/or produce increased plant density and/or health in horticultural applications. The ventilation socks may be disposed along rows of plants. The air flow system may be locally mounted to a scaffold system.
A movable storage assembly includes a pair of upright frame pieces joined together by a lateral rail. The rail's opposite ends each include a T-shaped upper tab having upward and downward extending portions, and a lower tab with downwardly extending portion. The upper and lower tabs are simultaneously insertable into upper and lower openings along the uprights, and then lowerable so that the downward portions of the upper and lower tabs secure the rail to the uprights. Upward movement of the rail causes the upward portions of the upper tabs of engage the uprights above the upper openings, preventing removal of the upper tabs from the uprights. Optionally, part of a platform is supportable at the rail and cooperates with the upper tabs to prevent removal of the lateral rail from the uprights, even if the downwardly extending portions of the tabs are disengaged from the uprights.
A47B 53/02 - Ensembles de meubles à tiroirs, p. ex. consistant en meubles à tiroirs disposés sur une rangée avec des moyens pour ouvrir ou fermer des passages entre meubles voisins
E06C 1/397 - Structures particulières d'échelles, p. ex. échelles comportant plus ou moins de deux montants, échelles à barreaux mobiles, échelles pliables longitudinalement caractérisées par le fait qu'elles ont des roues, des rouleaux ou des galets
A47F 7/00 - Stands, systèmes de suspension ou rayonnages adaptés à des articles ou produits particuliers
A caster wheel brake system for a mobile support system such as a cart or other wheeled structure is operable to selectively secure caster wheels against rolling rotation. The system includes a caster wheel assembly and a braking mechanism mounted nearby. A pair of brake actuation inputs, such as handles or levers, can be secured to the cart and independently operated to rotate a rotator link, which in turn rotates a brake-actuating link. Rotation of the brake-actuating link deactivates the braking mechanism to allow rolling rotation of the caster wheels. Optionally, the operation of one of the handles to deactivate the braking mechanism has no effect on the other handle.
An air flow system for a horticulture application is configured to facilitate simplified, reconfigurable air flow. Via use of adaptable and reconfigurable inlet ports, outlet ports, and a number and/or configuration of ventilation socks, the air flow system may be customizable to each respective application and/or produce increased plant density and/or health in horticultural applications.
A caster wheel brake and anti-swivel system for carts and other wheeled articles is operable to secure free-castering wheels against swiveling rotation about their swivel axes, and against rolling rotation along their horizontal rotation axes. The system includes a swiveling caster wheel assembly and an actuation link, with an anti-swivel actuator and a brake actuator coupled thereto. Linear movement of the actuation link causes the anti-swivel actuator to engage the anti-swivel member that rotates with the caster wheel about the swivel axis, to selectively prevent the anti-swivel member and wheel from swiveling. The actuation link's movement also urges a brake actuator to move a wheel brake and drives a braking surface into engagement with the wheel, thereby preventing the wheel from rolling at the same time it is prevented from swiveling by the pawl. Optionally, a foot-operated torque shaft and a rack-and-pinion arrangement are used to operate the actuation link.
The invention is a customizable, slidable shelving and support apparati and system for supporting, storing and accessing horticultural and agricultural specimens within growing spaces, allowing growers to utilize the maximum amount of their linear horizontal and vertical grow space and service specific areas of the garden enterprise while also allowing for maximum workspace through the use of a table and track system that provides stackable options of multiple grow layers. A method of using this slidable shelving and support apparati and system is also included.
A47B 57/40 - Meubles à tiroirs, étagères ou rayonnages caractérisés par la possibilité de régler les rayons ou les cloisons comprenant des moyens pour régler la hauteur des supports de rayons amovibles consistant en crochets s'engageant dans des ouvertures
A mobile carriage system includes a frame supported by a surface, a drive shaft that extends along the frame and drives a drive wheel to move the frame along the surface, and a guide track that extends along the surface and has an elevated track portion. The drive wheel supports the frame and rolls along the surface, and a guide wheel rides along the elevated track portion. The drive wheel is fixedly secured onto the drive shaft and is rotatable by the drive shaft. The guide wheel is also mounted onto the drive shaft but is freely rotatable on the drive shaft, with the drive wheel having a smaller diameter than the drive wheel.
B65G 1/10 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec supports relativement mobiles pour faciliter l'insertion ou l'enlèvement des objets
B65G 1/137 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec des aménagements ou des moyens de commande automatique pour choisir les objets qui doivent être enlevés
A47B 53/02 - Ensembles de meubles à tiroirs, p. ex. consistant en meubles à tiroirs disposés sur une rangée avec des moyens pour ouvrir ou fermer des passages entre meubles voisins
A configurable scaffolding system is configured to facilitate simplified, reconfigurable access to a plurality of horticulture racks. With use of the configurable scaffolding system, operator convenience and safety are improved, and increased plant density in horticultural applications can be achieved.
E04G 1/15 - Échafaudages reposant principalement sur le sol comprenant essentiellement des moyens particuliers pour supporter ou former des plates-formesPlates-formes
21 - Ustensiles, récipients, matériaux pour le ménage; verre; porcelaine; faience
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Air filtering apparatus for regulating indoor farming environments; air sterilizing apparatus for regulating indoor farming environments; Air circulation systems for indoor farming use; controlled air circulation systems for indoor farming use.
(2) Plant racks.
(3) Flower and plant cultivation trays. (1) Design for others in the field of indoor agricultural systems, namely vertical grow system, air circulation systems.
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Plant racks. (1) Design for others in the field of indoor agricultural systems, namely design of vertical grow systems and air circulation systems.
A shelving system for plant cultivation includes a frame, at least two vertically-spaced support racks, a plant support tray positioned atop each of said support racks, an optional forced-air ventilations system, and an optional lighting system. A pair of upright frame portions have support racks extending between the upright frame portions. The plant support trays each have a pot-supporting surface and a series of grooves or channels extending below the pot-supporting surface. Optionally, the plant support trays have integral water runoff troughs that receive runoff water from the grooves, channels, or openings. Optionally, a drive mechanism is coupled to the frame and is operable to cause the frame to translate along a floor surface.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
Agent Docket No. P10123CAO0 ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A movable storage assembly has first and second mobile storage units that are selectively movable towards and away from one another and are equipped with a deployable and retractable (or installable and removable) platform to facilitate access to upper regions of the storage units. The platform is movably coupled to one of the mobile storage units and can be repositioned between a deployed or installed position in which the platform interlocks the first storage unit to the second storage forming an elevated walking or standing surface therebetween, and a retracted or removed position in which the platform is partially disconnected to allow the first mobile storage unit to rnove independently and into close proximity with the second mobile storage unit. - 30 - Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-12
B65G 1/12 - Dispositifs d'emmagasinage mécaniques avec supports ou porte-objets mobiles en circuit fermé pour faciliter l'insertion ou l'enlèvement des objets
A movable storage assembly has first and second mobile storage units that are selectively movable towards and away from one another and are equipped with a deployable and retractable (or installable and removable) platform to facilitate access to upper regions of the storage units. The platform is movably coupled to one of the mobile storage units and can be repositioned between a deployed or installed position in which the platform interlocks the first storage unit to the second storage forming an elevated walking or standing surface therebetween, and a retracted or removed position in which the platform is partially disconnected to allow the first mobile storage unit to move independently and into close proximity with the second mobile storage unit.
A47B 53/02 - Ensembles de meubles à tiroirs, p. ex. consistant en meubles à tiroirs disposés sur une rangée avec des moyens pour ouvrir ou fermer des passages entre meubles voisins
E06C 1/397 - Structures particulières d'échelles, p. ex. échelles comportant plus ou moins de deux montants, échelles à barreaux mobiles, échelles pliables longitudinalement caractérisées par le fait qu'elles ont des roues, des rouleaux ou des galets
A47F 7/00 - Stands, systèmes de suspension ou rayonnages adaptés à des articles ou produits particuliers
(1) Plant hangers of metal.
(2) Air filtering apparatus for regulating vertical farming environments; air sterilizing apparatus for regulating vertical farming environments; Air circulation systems for indoor farming use; controlled air circulation systems for indoor farming use.
(1) Plant hangers of metal.
(2) Air filtering apparatus for regulating vertical farming environments; air sterilizing apparatus for regulating vertical farming environments; Air circulation systems for indoor farming use; controlled air circulation systems for indoor farming use.
(1) Plant hangers of metal.
(2) Air filtering apparatus for regulating vertical farming environments; air sterilizing apparatus for regulating vertical farming environments; Air circulation systems for indoor farming use; controlled air circulation systems for indoor farming use.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Ducts of metal for ventilating installations; Plant hangers of metal for suspending plants; all of the forgoing for use with non-marijuana plants and cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis Air circulation systems, comprised of ventilation devices and control devices, namely, electronic control circuits for electric fans, and climate control systems consisting of ventilation control devices and remote controls for ventilation devices, for use in vertical farming for the growth of cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis and non-marijuana plants; Controlled air circulation systems, comprised of ventilation devices and control devices, namely, electronic control circuits for electric fans, and climate control systems consisting of ventilation control devices, and remote controls for ventilation devices for use in vertical farming for the growth of cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis and non-marijuana plants
Vertical growing uses a plurality of shelves to support plants. The system has an air filtration and ultraviolet (UV) air purification system. The purified and filtered air is mixed with nitrogen, which is directed towards plants. The system can include lights to help grow the plants placed on the shelves. The filters can remove odors from the circulating air.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
A01G 9/18 - Serres pour le traitement des plantes au gaz carbonique ou avec des produits analogues
A61L 9/20 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
A01G 7/04 - Traitement électrique ou magnétique des végétaux pour favoriser leur croissance
A01G 7/02 - Traitement des végétaux au gaz carbonique
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
Produits et services
Ducts of metal for ventilating installations; Plant hangers of metal for suspending plants, all of the forgoing for use with non-marijuana plants and cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis Air circulation systems, comprised of ventilation devices and control devices, namely, electronic control circuits for electric fans, measuring and control devices for air conditioning technology, and climate control systems consisting of digital thermostats, ventilation control devices, and remote controls for ventilation devices, for use in vertical farming for the growth of non-marijuana plants and for the growth of cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis and exclusively for use in making hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products; controlled air circulation systems, comprised of ventilation devices and control devices, namely, electronic control circuits for electric fans, measuring and control devices for air conditioning technology, and climate control systems consisting of digital thermostats, ventilation control devices, and remote controls for ventilation devices, for use in vertical farming for the growth of non-marijuana plants and for the growth of cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis and exclusively for use in making hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products Air filtering apparatus for regulating vertical farming environments for the growth of plants, inclusive of cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis exclusively for use in making hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products; air sterilizing apparatus for regulating vertical farming environments for the growth of plants, inclusive of cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis exclusively for use in making hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products; carbon dioxide infusion apparatus comprised of gas injectors for regulating vertical farming environments for the growth of plants, inclusive of cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis exclusively for use in making hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) products, by directing carbon dioxide toward or around subject plant matter or subject growth medium supplying nutrients to subject plant matter, by injecting or mixing carbon dioxide into air dispersion ducts for distributing and dispensing air toward the subject plants
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
Produits et services
Ducts of metal for ventilating installations; Plant hangers of metal for suspending plants; all of the forgoing for use with non-marijuana plants and cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis Air circulation systems, comprised of ventilation devices and control devices, namely, electronic control circuits for electric fans, measuring and control devices for air conditioning technology, and climate control systems consisting of digital thermostats, ventilation control devices, and remote controls for ventilation devices, for use in vertical farming for the growth of cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis and non-marijuana plants; Controlled air circulation systems, comprised of ventilation devices and control devices, namely, electronic control circuits for electric fans, measuring and control devices for air conditioning technology, and climate control systems consisting of digital thermostats, ventilation control devices, and remote controls for ventilation devices for use in vertical farming for the growth of cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis and non-marijuana plants Air filtering apparatus for regulating vertical farming environments for the growth of plants; Air sterilizing apparatus for regulating vertical farming environments for the growth of plants; Carbon dioxide infusion apparatus comprised of gas injectors for regulating vertical farming environments for the growth of plants, by directing carbon dioxide toward or around subject plant matter or subject growth medium supplying nutrients to subject plant matter and by injecting or mixing carbon dioxide into air dispersion ducts for distributing and dispensing air toward the subject plants; all of the foregoing for use with non-marijuana plants and cannabis plants with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis
48.
System for providing circulating air for a vertical gardening system
Vertical growing uses a plurality of shelves to support plants. The system provides nitrogen and light to help grow the plants placed on the shelves. The system also circulates air that is filtered and mixed with the nitrogen before being distributed to the plants. The filters can remove odors from the circulating air.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
A01G 9/18 - Serres pour le traitement des plantes au gaz carbonique ou avec des produits analogues
The invention is a customizable, slidable shelving and support apparati and system for supporting, storing and accessing horticultural and agricultural specimens within growing spaces, allowing growers to utilize the maximum amount of their linear horizontal and vertical grow space and service specific areas of the garden enterprise while also allowing for maximum workspace through the use of a table and track system that provides stackable options of multiple grow layers. A method of using this slidable shelving and support apparati and system is also included.
A47B 57/40 - Meubles à tiroirs, étagères ou rayonnages caractérisés par la possibilité de régler les rayons ou les cloisons comprenant des moyens pour régler la hauteur des supports de rayons amovibles consistant en crochets s'engageant dans des ouvertures
Vertical growing uses a plurality of shelves to support plants. The system provides nitrogen and light to help grow the plants placed on the shelves. The system also circulates air that is filtered and mixed with the nitrogen before being distributed to the plants. The filters can remove odors from the circulating air.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
A01G 9/18 - Serres pour le traitement des plantes au gaz carbonique ou avec des produits analogues
Vertical growing uses a plurality of shelves to support plants. The system has an air filtration and ultraviolet (UV) air purification system. The purified and filtered air is mixed with nitrogen, which is directed towards plants. The system can include lights to help grow the plants placed on the shelves. The filters can remove odors from the circulating air.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
A01G 7/02 - Traitement des végétaux au gaz carbonique
A01G 9/18 - Serres pour le traitement des plantes au gaz carbonique ou avec des produits analogues
A01G 31/06 - Culture hydroponique sur des étagères ou dans des conteneurs empilés
55.
System and method for providing carbon dioxide and circulating air for a vertical gardening system
Vertical growing uses a plurality of shelves to support plants. The system has an air filtration and ultraviolet (UV) air purification system. The purified and filtered air is mixed with nitrogen, which is directed towards plants. The system can include lights to help grow the plants placed on the shelves. The filters can remove odors from the circulating air.
A01G 9/24 - Dispositifs de chauffage, d'aération, de régulation de la température ou d'irrigation dans les serres, les châssis ou les installations similaires
A01G 9/18 - Serres pour le traitement des plantes au gaz carbonique ou avec des produits analogues
A61L 9/20 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
A01G 7/04 - Traitement électrique ou magnétique des végétaux pour favoriser leur croissance
Vertical growing uses a plurality of shelves to support plants. The system provides nitrogen and light to help grow the plants placed on the shelves. The system also circulates air that is filtered and mixed with the nitrogen before being distributed to the plants. The filters can remove odors from the circulating air.
A01G 9/18 - Serres pour le traitement des plantes au gaz carbonique ou avec des produits analogues
A61L 9/00 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air
B01D 53/02 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse
57.
GROW RACK SYSTEM INCLUDING TRAYS WITH INTEGRATED DRAINAGE
A plant support tray includes a generally planar support surface, a pair of upright side walls and an upright rear wall for directing liquid along the support surface, and a drain trough unitarily formed along one side of the support surface. Optionally, a plant support tray kit includes a plurality of drain bases configured to be positioned side-by-side along the support surface, for supporting a plurality of potted plants at an elevated position above the support surface. A plurality of plant support trays may be supported in stacked arrangement on a framework, such as a movable framework having a plurality of wheels for rolling along a floor- mounted track system.
A protective bumper attaches to a caster wheel assembly and substantially surrounds the assembly to act as a point of contact with other objects or articles, in order to limit or prevent damage to struck objects, and/or to the caster wheel assembly, and/or to a movable object or article supported on the caster wheel assembly. The protective bumper includes an outer bumper portion and an inner frame portion that attaches to a frame of the caster wheel assembly. The bumper may be attached to the caster wheel assembly via an axle that rotatably couples a wheel to the frame of the wheel assembly. Optionally, the outer bumper portion may be fitted with a relatively soft annular outer member or surface.
(1) Furniture, namely, mobile storage, filing and shelving systems comprised of a plurality of mobile track-guided carriages which are movable together and apart to open up and close aisles between the storage carriages.
