In-furrow agricultural product applicator
US10278325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C7/206
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An agricultural product applicator includes a boot formed from a resilient material. The boot includes at least one bending control support rib that enables the boot to bend about a transverse axis of the applicator. The boot also includes at least one support enables the applicator to bend about the transverse axis and to return to an initial shape after bending. The agricultural product applicator also includes a tube portion extending along a longitudinal axis of the applicator, wherein the tube portion has a first opening that receives an agricultural product supply line and a second opening that deposits agricultural product from the agricultural product supply line into soil.
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