Patent ID: 7207138
Filing Date: 2007-04-24
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
1. A gravity feed irrigation apparatus for providing a flow of water at a controlled rate to a plant for an extended duration, said apparatus comprising: (a) a shell-type enclosure having a periphery having a water inlet; (b) a closed watertight container having an opening with a neck wherein said neck is directly connected to said water inlet and in fluid communication with said water inlet to serve as a reservoir for said water, said container is located within said shell-type enclosure (c) a cap connected to both said water inlet and said neck for completely closing off said shell-type enclosure and said container; (d) a water conducting medium connected to said container and in fluid communication with said container for delivering water to said plant; and (e) a water flow regulator connected to said water conducting medium and is located outside said shell-type enclosure for controlling the rate of flow of water from said container to said plant.