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Seed flow regulator

US11596096B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2018
Grant dateMar 7, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01C7/082
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mini-hopper for an agricultural row unit that has a fill tube supplying material to a hopper. A backflow preventer is disposed in the fill tube or in a line to the inlet to prevent flow of material from the mini-hopper through the fill tube when the mini-hopper is in a transport position.

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