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Universal vineyard tillage and spray carrier

US10448571B1 · kind B1 · utility

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26References

12Claims

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Inventors

Kelly McFarland · Simi Valley, US
Claude Brown · Lodi, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 15, 2016
Grant date	Oct 22, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 22, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA01D46/28
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for tending to rows of vines is presented which may be pulled, or driven, between a pair of rows of a vineyard. The apparatus includes implements to tend to the vines on both rows at the same time. The apparatus include a left portion that tends to a left row of vines and right portion that tends to a right row of vines. The portions are attached to the apparatus using linkages that permit the portions to adjust to changes in row spacing or the position of the apparatus between the rows. The apparatus also includes weeder assemblies that weed the ground between the vines while preventing damage to the vines, and a spray device for spraying the vines.

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