JULIE JOHNSON, COTA/L
Occupational Therapy at Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL
License number
Florida OTA11386
Category
Restorative Service Providers
Type
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Address
Address
741 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
Phone
(941) 957-0310
Professional information
Julie Johnson
Location:
Sarasota, Florida Area
Industry:
Consumer Goods
Plant Watering And Shading Device
US Patent:
2008009, Apr 24, 2008
Filed:
Oct 24, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/552485
Inventors:
Julie S. Johnson - Sarasota FL, US
International Classification:
A01G 29/00, A01G 9/02
US Classification:
47 485, 47 666
Abstract:
A watering and shading device for at least one plant is disclosed. The device comprises an elongated substantially hollow shaft. A top end of the shaft terminates in a preferably flared funnel-shaped opening for receiving water, and a bottom end terminates in a soil-penetrating spike for inserting into soil. The spike includes at least one aperture therein for allowing water to pass from the inside of the hollow shaft therethrough. The device also includes a shading umbrella that comprises at least one non-transparent panel attached at one portion thereof to a shaft attachment means. The umbrella may be selectively placed in a deployed position or a collapsed position at a selected height along the shaft. The shaft includes a valve mechanism therein proximate the bottom end controlled by a moisture detection means for regulating the position of the valve mechanism based upon the soil moisture level. At least one solar-powered lantern may be included, fixed to the shading structure, and activated upon a photovoltaic cell detecting darkening conditions.