Patent ID: 11871711
Assignee: nan
Field: Other special machines (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC A  Y | IPC A

Claim 0:
1. A root trellis for promoting plant root growth in the roots of a plant growing in a root container of a hydroponic growing system comprising:
a 3-dimensional grid-like lattice structure;
wherein said 3-dimensional grid-like lattice structure is comprised of multiple support structures;
wherein each of said multiple support structures is configured to intersect at least one other of said multiple support structures;
wherein each of said multiple support structures is configured to be parallel to at least one other multiple support structures; wherein said multiple support structures are uniformly layered in two different angled orientations to create the intersecting and parallel configuration;
wherein said 3-dimensional grid like lattice structure comprises empty spaces between said each of said multiple support structures allowing the flow of nutrients through said 3-dimensional grid like lattice structure; wherein the distance between each support structure and the nearest other parallel support structure is at least 2.25 inches;
wherein said 3-dimensional grid-like lattice structure is configured to support the roots of a plant growing within a container of a hydroponic growing system such that said roots may grow in downward and lateral directions;
wherein said 3-dimensional grid-like structure is configured to fit within and intersect across a space defined by the bottom two thirds of said container; and
wherein said 3-dimensional grid like structure further comprises one or more anchoring appendages configured to attach to a rim of said container.