FRANK MANER RICE
Pilots at Hatchers Pass, Greenwood, SC
License number
South Carolina A2566531
Issued Date
Mar 2017
Expiration Date
Mar 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
302 Hatchers Pass, Greenwood, SC 29646
Professional information
Novelty Moisture Detector For Plants
US Patent:
7271729, Sep 18, 2007
Filed:
Jul 12, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/179761
Inventors:
Frank M. Rice - Greenwood SC, US
International Classification:
G08B 21/00
US Classification:
340602, 340604, 340620, 3406935, 47 405, 47 485, 47 62 R, 47 79
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.