Remotely operated device
US10675648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B12/18
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Apparatus for spraying a material on a surface comprises at least one elongate member (408) having a distal end and a proximal end, at least one spray nozzle (1404) mounted at the distal end of the elongate member for spraying the material in a spray pattern, a ground-engaging member (1420) mounted at the distal end of the elongate member and arranged to facilitate translational movement of the apparatus over a ground surface, a camera (1406) mounted at the distal end of the elongate member (1408) and connected to a camera output, the camera being arranged for capturing images of the spray pattern and the camera output being arranged to facilitate the viewing of images of the spray pattern from the proximal end of the elongate member, and a control mechanism arranged to control the operation of the spray nozzle from the proximal end of the elongate member.
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