Seeding system
US10492359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C15/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A product distribution system includes a product on demand pick-up assembly including a hopper. The hopper is configured such that an air stream flowing into the pick-up assembly entrains product therein and conveys product downstream through a plurality of conduits. The product distribution system further includes a container for storing product prior to delivery of product to the pick-up assembly and a meter and conveyor assembly configured to move product from the container to the pick-up assembly hopper such that an amount of product greater than a predetermined quantity is maintained in the pick-up assembly hopper during operation of the system.
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