ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,575,516, issued on March 17, was assigned to Earthwise Inc. (Aurora, Colo.).

"In-ground aeroponic planter and system" was invented by Alim Al Hamim (Aurora, Colo.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An aeroponic planter for use in-ground includes a top strip for receiving plugs that are designed for holding plants. The planter has a rooting chamber capable of enabling aeroponic growth of plant roots, the rooting chamber having a base with a drain. A drain chamber mounts at the base of the rooting chamber for receiving liquid from the rooting chamber. At least one anchor mounted on each of the rooting chamber and the drain chamber for securin...