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Device for adding moisture to windrowed hay to simulate the effect of dew

US6233840A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 8, 1999
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01D84/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The device that has been invented, sprays water into and around a windrow of hay evenly adding moisture to dry alfalfa to allow for baling at moistures above 14% and below 18%, reducing the losses of leaves due to shatter.

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