Method for protecting drip irrigation hoses and other structures from root intrusion
US5003726A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 17, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/22
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a method for prohibiting the growth of roots in the outlets of a drip irrigation hose, water under pressure is supplied to the hose for drip irrigation of the soil. A soil retainable, water transportable substance such as clay is introduced into the hose upstream of the outlets to form in the vicinity of the outlets localized regions containing the substance. The soil-retaining substance is also capable of absorbing a selected root-inhibiting, water-transportable substance. The selected root-inhibiting substance is introduced into the hose upstream of the outlets to distribute such root-inhibiting substance to the localized regions for absorption by the soil-retainable substance.
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