ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,564,142, issued on March 3.
"5 dimensional analog-automated object to grow seeds without human intervention in any environment" was invented by Manuel Rendon (Winter Springs, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A capsule for growing seeds without human intervention. The capsule is designed with an intricate internal structure of channels, reservoirs, and nutrient pockets made from water-soluble materials like PVA with programmed densities and dissolution rates. This 5-dimensional design allows for the timed, controlled release of water and nutrients directly to the seed as the capsule dissolves over time, eliminating the need for externa...