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Liquid application apparatus comprising a seed firmer

US10785905B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2016
Grant dateSep 29, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C5/064
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring soil properties and applying fertilizer during a planting operation. Various sensors are disposed in ground engaging components for monitoring soil properties. The ground engaging components may have structure for opening a side trench in the sidewalls of the seed trench and may include liquid application conduits for injecting liquid into the sidewalls of the resulting side trenches.

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