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Drip irrigation hose with outboard parallel inlets

US11632917B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 2014
Grant dateApr 25, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/22
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a drip irrigation hose with an emitter, devoid of fluid storage, the emitter comprising, a plurality of holes, running along a first edge and a second edge of the emitter, wherein the plurality of holes enable filtration. An inlet support positioned at a first side of the emitter, wherein the inlet support has an inverted funnel shape, with a separating structure extending from at least one corner of the inverted funnel. A first inlet positioned parallel to the plurality of holes and located along the first edge. A second inlet positioned parallel to the plurality of holes and located along the second edge. Further an outlet support positioned at a second side of the emitter.

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