System and method to monitor gaseous concentrations
US9532499B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01C23/023
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gas monitoring system on an agricultural implement such as a tractor or cultivator includes a nutrient applicator to inject chemicals or compounds into the soil. Although the soil generally covers over the chemicals or compounds, there still may be gases released into the atmosphere. The system includes a sensor that detects the gas phase of the chemicals or compounds. The system is also set up to generate an indication when a concentration of the gas passes a threshold. If the concentration of the gas in the atmosphere is too high, an alarm may sound or flash, or the release of the chemicals or compounds is reduced or ceased.
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