System, method and apparatus for spraying the leaf and root areas of plants
US11109544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G25/167
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for spraying the leaf and root areas of plants. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a foliar chemical application package which is designed specifically to deliver a chemical solution to the leaf area of plants in which the chemical will primary enter the plant through the foliar area rather than the root zone. According to a further preferred embodiment, the present invention teaches a system, method and apparatus for providing a specialized foliage spraying application in which water supply lines and chemical supply lines are individually controlled so that applicants, such as different chemicals received from different chemical tanks, may be simultaneously applied to a given crop.
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