Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-18
2007-09-18
Nguyen, Tai (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C340S604000, C340S620000, C340S693500, C047S040500, C047S048500, C047S06200C, C047S079000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11179761
ABSTRACT:
A novel moisture detector for detecting moisture in potting media or soil for plants includes a body formed to represent a creature. Inside the body is a processor and a battery. One or more probes adapted to be inserted into soil extend from the body and send an electrical signal to the processor to indicate a level of moisture proximate to said probes. At least one eye of the creature carries a light emitting diodes (LED) that lights up when the probes are inserted into soil having insufficient moisture. Furthermore, when the user touches one of the eyes, the LED lights as long as the battery has sufficient power to operate the processor.
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Mann Michael A.
Nexsen Pruet Adams Kleemeier LLC
Nguyen Tai
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