Apparatus and method for applying material to agricultural commodities
US5228621A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB05B16/80
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is drawn to an apparatus and process for applying material, such that it is dispersed in a pulsed manner, in micronized form, to agricultural commodities, while preventing drift of the micronized material to nontargeted areas. The instant invention employs a canopy which is passed over the agricultural commodity wherein a micronizing means is used to apply material, such as a pesticide, to an agricultural commodity within the canopy. The micronized material is preferably electrostatically charged when applied to the commodity.
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