Method and apparatus for installing, retrieving and reusing protective coverings for plants, vines and trees
US5956923A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G13/372
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides improved implements and methods for dispensing and retrieving protective crop covering materials (PCCM) onto/from rows of crops, particularly vineyard crops, to protect the plants from nuisance birds and weather conditions which cause damage to the crops. Basically, there is disclosed herein a system for layout of PCCM from a bulk roll of PCCM onto crops, a system for retrieving the PCCM from the crops and disposing it or storing said PCCM on reusable spools and a system for layout of the PCCM from the reusable spools.
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