Systems and apparatuses for soil and seed monitoring
US11419257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P60/20
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A soil apparatus (e.g., seed firmer) having a base portion for engaging in soil of an agricultural field, and the base portion is adapted for connection to an agricultural implement; a window in the base portion; a wear resistant insert disposed in or on the base portion in one or more locations selected from the group consisting of i) ahead of the window in a direction of travel of the soil apparatus through soil and disposed on the base portion, ii) ahead of the window in a direction of travel of the soil apparatus through soil and disposed in the base portion, wherein the base portion has a ground engaging portion, the ground engaging portion has a greater wear resistance than the base portion, iii) above the window, and iv) below the window.
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