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Method and structure for improved natural lighting for plant growth

CA 1317762 C · Owner: Sprung, Philip D. · Inventors: Sprung, Philip D.

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A method and structure for improved natural lighting for plant growth, particularly for mass production of horticultural crops in environmental conditions where normal solar lighting may be inadequate for horticultural production within a greenhouse structure. The structure comprises a translucent shell on a base, the shell and base enclosing a predetermined space within which plants are to be grown. reflective surface is situated adjacent major portions of the base, outside the shell and preferably below the level of the base, to reflect solar radiation into the space through the shell. The structure may also be provided with other features tending to increase the exposure of solar …

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  • Granted May 18, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 18, 2010.
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FiledDecember 24, 1987
GrantedMay 18, 1993
Term endedMay 18, 2010
Patent numberCA 1317762 C
Classification (IPC)A01G9/14

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedDec 24, 1987Patent grantedMay 18, 1993Term endedMay 18, 2010

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