How to Register a Utility Model with IPOPHL

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  UTILITY MODEL APPLICATION
  Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines
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APPLICATION TYPE: Utility Model Registration
APPLICATION NO.: UM-2-2025-000XXX (assigned upon filing)

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TITLE OF UTILITY MODEL
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MODULAR VERTICAL GARDEN SYSTEM FOR URBAN FARMING

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APPLICANT INFORMATION
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Name:           Juan Dela Cruz
Address:        123 Sampaguita Street, Brgy. San Antonio
                Quezon City, Metro Manila 1100
                Philippines
Nationality:    Filipino
Entity Type:    Small Entity (Individual Inventor)

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INVENTOR INFORMATION
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Name:           Juan Dela Cruz
Address:        (same as applicant)

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DESCRIPTION
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TECHNICAL FIELD:
The present utility model relates to the field of
urban agriculture, specifically to a modular vertical
garden system designed for small residential and
commercial spaces in urban areas.

BACKGROUND:
Urban dwellers in the Philippines, particularly in
Metro Manila, face limited space for growing plants
and vegetables. Existing vertical garden systems are
often expensive, difficult to install, and not
adaptable to different wall sizes and configurations.
There is a need for an affordable, easy-to-assemble,
and modular vertical garden system that can be
customized to fit various spaces.

OBJECTIVE:
To provide a modular vertical garden system that is:
- Easy to assemble without specialized tools
- Made from locally available, recyclable materials
- Adaptable to different wall sizes and layouts
- Equipped with a built-in drip irrigation channel
- Affordable for Filipino households and MSMEs

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
The modular vertical garden system comprises:

1. MODULAR PLANTING UNITS - Rectangular containers
   (30cm x 15cm x 12cm) made from recycled
   polypropylene, each with drainage holes and a
   water collection tray at the bottom.

2. INTERLOCKING FRAME SYSTEM - A grid framework
   made from powder-coated aluminum rails with
   snap-fit connectors, allowing units to be
   arranged in any configuration (vertical,
   horizontal, staggered, or L-shaped).

3. INTEGRATED DRIP IRRIGATION CHANNEL - A built-in
   water channel along the top rail that distributes
   water evenly to all planting units via gravity-fed
   drip emitters. Connected to a standard garden hose
   or water container.

4. WALL-MOUNTING BRACKETS - Universal brackets that
   attach to concrete, wood, or metal surfaces using
   standard screws. Each bracket supports up to 15kg
   of load.

5. MODULAR EXPANSION KIT - Additional planting units
   and frame sections that can be added to expand
   the system as needed.

The system can support a configuration of up to 24
planting units (6 columns x 4 rows) on a standard
wall section of 2m x 1.5m, providing approximately
1.08 square meters of growing area.

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CLAIMS
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1. A modular vertical garden system comprising:
   a) a plurality of rectangular planting units made
      from recycled polypropylene, each having
      drainage holes and a water collection tray;
   b) an interlocking frame system with snap-fit
      aluminum rail connectors for arranging the
      planting units in customizable configurations;
   c) an integrated gravity-fed drip irrigation
      channel along the top rail for distributing
      water to all planting units; and
   d) universal wall-mounting brackets for attachment
      to various wall surfaces.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the planting units
   are detachable and interchangeable within the
   frame system.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the interlocking
   frame system uses snap-fit connectors that allow
   assembly without specialized tools.

4. The system of claim 1, further comprising a
   modular expansion kit for adding planting units
   and frame sections to the existing configuration.

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ABSTRACT
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A modular vertical garden system for urban farming
comprising rectangular planting units made from
recycled polypropylene, an interlocking aluminum
frame system with snap-fit connectors, an integrated
gravity-fed drip irrigation channel, and universal
wall-mounting brackets. The system allows customizable
configurations adaptable to various wall sizes and
surfaces, enabling urban dwellers to grow plants and
vegetables in limited spaces. The modular design
permits easy assembly, expansion, and maintenance
without specialized tools.

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DRAWINGS
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Figure 1: Front view of the complete modular
          vertical garden system (6x4 configuration)
Figure 2: Exploded view showing individual
          components (planting unit, frame rail,
          connector, bracket, irrigation channel)
Figure 3: Cross-section of a single planting unit
          showing drainage holes and water tray
Figure 4: Detail of snap-fit interlocking connector
Figure 5: Detail of gravity-fed drip irrigation
          channel and emitter
Figure 6: Wall-mounting bracket assembly

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FEES PAID
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Filing Fee (Small Entity):     PHP 2,592.00
Total:                         PHP 2,592.00

Payment Method: IPOPHL eServices (Online)
OR No.:         2025-XXXXX

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  END OF APPLICATION
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