Device for the release of systemic active substances to plants and the use thereof

US5162052A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme GmbH Co. KG · DE

Inventors

• Hans-Rainer Hoffmann · Neuwied, DE
• Jurgen Maass · Neuwied, DE
• Walter Muleer · Neuwied, DE
• Michael Roreger · Neuwied, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 29, 1990
• Grant date: Nov 10, 1992
• Expiry date: Jun 29, 2010

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A01G13/30
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for the release of systemic active substances to plants consisting of a backing layer and an active substance reservoir, which device is characterized in that the active substance reservoir is deformable and adaptable to uneven surfaces and that it is suitable for releasing active substances through surfaces of plants consisting of secondary, hardened superficial tissues not being covered by a cuticula.