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Aerodynamic transport body for distribution of biological agents

US5996276A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1997
Grant dateDec 7, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF42B12/76
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and aerodynamic transport body for delivering biological control agents into a field is provided. The aerodynamic transport body is a biodegradable device into which the biological control agent is placed and then the device is projected into the field using a catapult.

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