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Agricultural input selection system, methods and apparatus

US9615504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8References

20Claims

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Assignee

Precision Planting LLC · US

Inventors

Timothy Sauder · Tremont, US
Phil Baurer · Tremont, US
Troy Plattner · Goodfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 21, 2013
Grant date	Apr 11, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 21, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA01C21/005
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods and apparatus for applying varying agricultural inputs in accordance with a prescription map. The system includes a plurality of input sources each containing different agricultural inputs. A variety selector selectively places the different inputs from the plurality of input sources in communication with a meter for dispensing the inputs in accordance with the prescription map to minimize prescription errors.

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