Lighting device, assembly and method for growing horticulture indoors

Abstract

A lighting device and assembly which incorporating an independently powered array of at least two types of LED lights that each give off specific wavelengths of light for growing plants. The assembly includes at least two of the lighting devices in conjunction with at least one high intensity bulb commonly used for indoor horticulture, where the assembly is adjustable for dimensional changes in the subject plants as they grow. A timing method for applying specific durations of each type of light which effectively simulate sunrise, daylight and sunset by allowing the plant to awaken naturally, absorb more light during the day and prepare for sleep at night, giving the plant more rest—all leading to more healthy plant growth.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A lighting device comprising:
 an integrated housing;   at least two sliding attached hanging mounts;   at least one power source connected to at least one circuit board positioned inside the housing;   at least two LEDs embedded within the circuit board;   at least one bulb and one lens coupled to each of the at least two LEDs;   at least one LED light in the 630-690 nm range and one LED light in the 700-760 nm range; and   independent power for each type of LED.   
     
     
         2 . The lighting device as in  claim 1  wherein the housing is comprised of conductive materials made of at least one of: aluminum, titanium, metal alloy, ceramic, carbon fiber, fiberglass or plant-based material. 
     
     
         3 . The lighting device as in  claim 1  wherein the housing is comprised of elongated fins which have a thickness of less than 25% of the height of the housing and extend approximately the whole length of the lighting device and extend outwardly from the middle of the housing. 
     
     
         4 . The lighting device as in  claim 1  wherein at least two power sources are used to power at least two separate LEDs. 
     
     
         5 . The lighting device as in  claim 1  which has a row of at least 14 LED lights wherein the LEDs are of alternating types, either LED in the 630-690 nm range or LED in the 700-760 nm range. 
     
     
         6 . The lighting device as in  claim 1  wherein the shape is generally scalable such that any number of LEDs could be supported. 
     
     
         7 . The lighting device as in  claim 1  wherein the LED lights may be substituted by any one of the following light sources: high pressure sodium, induction, ceramic metal halide, metal halide, digital, plasma, and fluorescent. 
     
     
         8 . A lighting device assembly comprising:
 at least one high intensity light;   at least one lighting device comprising at least one LED light in the 630-690 nm range; at least one LED light in the 700-760 nm range; and   at least two sliding hanging mounts;   said lighting device positioned on one side of the high intensity light; and   at least two angled member at each opposite side of the high intensity light attaching at a first end to one of the said sliding hanging mounts of the lighting device and at a second end to at least one horizontal member which is fixed to the high intensity light;   wherein the attachment of the angled member to the sliding hanging mount has the freedom of motion to tilt, swivel and rotate about the point of connection.   
     
     
         9 . The lighting device assembly of  claim 8  further comprising at least one non-permanent attachment of at least one horizontal member to the high intensity light by at least one of the following: magnets, pins, bolts, or screws. 
     
     
         10 . The lighting device assembly of  claim 8  further comprising a removable connection to an adjustable cable, cord, or rope on the upper side of the high intensity light such that the high intensity light may be raised or lowered throughout a grow cycle. 
     
     
         11 . A method of adjusting a lighting device assembly of  claim 10  further comprising:
 attaching a cable, cord or rope to a fixed object above the lighting device assembly; 
 vertically adjusting the cable, cord or rope according to the height of the plant as the plant grows; 
 maintaining approximately similar distance between lights and plant as the plant grows vertically; and 
 adjusting each of the lighting devices about the x, y or z axis about the mounting points so that the lights are aimed directly at the plant as it grows vertically. 
 
     
     
         12 . The method described in  claim 11  further comprising a step of attaching and adjusting a series of cables, cords or ropes to each lighting device assembly capable of moving horizontally as well as vertically in order to adjust for any asymmetrical plant growth horizontally. 
     
     
         13 . A grow light device for simulating day and night cycles comprising:
 a hood;   at least one HID Bulb;   at least one circuit board;   at least one LED light in the 630-690 nm range and at least one LED light in the 700-760 nm range;   a first power source powering said at least one LED light in the 630-690 nm range and a second power source powering said at least one LED light in the 700-760 nm range;   at least one bulb and one lens coupled to each of said at least one LED light in the 630-690 nm range and at least one LED light in the 700-760 nm range; and   a computerized timing device which controls the power and duration of said first and second power source wherein the 630-690 nm range LED light is used to simulate sunrise, the HID Bulb is used to simulate daytime, and the 700-760 nm range LED light is used to simulate the sunset.   
     
     
         14 . The grow light device as in  claim 13  wherein the hood is rectangular shaped. 
     
     
         15 . The grow light device as in  claim 13  wherein the computerized timing device is wireless. 
     
     
         16 . The grow light device as in  claim 13  wherein the device has at least 14 LED lights and the LEDs are of alternating types, either LED in the 630-690 range or LED in the 700-760 range. 
     
     
         17 . The grow light device of  claim 13  wherein the HID Bulb is capable of being turned on in conjunction with said at least one LED light in the 630-690 nm range to simulate the transition from sunrise to day. 
     
     
         18 . The grow light device of  claim 13  wherein the HID Bulb is capable of being turned on in conjunction with said at least one LED light in the 700-760 nm range to simulate the transition from day to sunset. 
     
     
         19 . The grow light device of  claim 13  wherein said computerized timing device is capable of simulating seasons by controlling daily light and night durations typical of a season. 
     
     
         20 . The grow light device of  claim 13  wherein said computerized timing device is capable of simulating past seasons by controlling the daily light and night durations.