Sub-surface irrigation system
US5024555A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G25/06
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sub-surface irrigation system includes a conduit connected to a water supply. A plurality of fluid dispenser units are connected to the conduits. Each of the fluid dispenser units include a connector interconnected at one end to the interior of the conduit. The other end of the connector is coupled to a drip emitter positioned at one end of an elongated casing. The elongated casing has an enlarged opening at one end and a reduced opening formed at the other end. Tubing interconnects the other end of the connector to the casing. The drip emitter is positioned in the tubing adjacent the casing reduced opening end.
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