Method for cooling golf greens and other vegetation
US6223995A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01G13/065
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device and method for cooling a vegetation covered surface, such as a golf putting green. Said method includes providing an air stream, injecting water into said air stream, and projecting the combined air/water mixture over and onto the surface to be cooled. The air/water mixture generally takes the form of a mist which is able to cool the air space directly above the ground surface, and further provides the advantage of providing cooling and moisture to the vegetation without saturating the subjacent soil. Alternately, the device may be used with only the fan portion operational, or with only the water injection operational.
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