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Irrigation control system

US4567563A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 11, 1983
Grant dateJan 28, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2003

Classification

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

Abstract

Irrigation control apparatus includes: PA0 (a) a mast having a lower portion adapted to be removably inserted into the earth, PA0 (b) soil moisture sensing structure associated with or separate from said lower portion of the mast, and PA0 (c) data transmitting apparatus on an upper portion of the mast and operatively connected with said sensing structure for transmitting to a central station data indicative of soil moisture conditions at the location of the mast.

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