Seed retrieval apparatus and method
US8677915B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C21/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A seed retrieval apparatus for use with a seed planting device having row planters may be used in instances of mechanical failures of the seed planting device and/or planting errors. The seed retrieval apparatus may include a discard hopper located on the seed planting device which is configured to receive discard seed from the row planters. Further, seed discard tubes of the seed retrieval apparatus each define a first end in fluid communication with a respective row planter and a second end in fluid communication with the seed discard hopper. Additionally, seed containers respectively couple to the second ends of the seed discard tubes, wherein each seed container is configured to receive and isolate discard seed from a respective row planter. Accordingly, the discard seed may be repackaged and planted.
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