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Agricultural sprayer with real-time, on-machine target sensor

US11944087B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2021
Grant dateApr 2, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01M7/0057
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An agricultural applicator, that applies material to an agricultural field, includes an on-board, real-time image sensor that senses targets for the material to be applied. A controller controls applicators, such as nozzles or other applicators, to apply the material to the sensed targets.

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