| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 111127000 | Injector nozzle situated above soil surface | 14 |
| 20080245282 | Dispersion and Aeration Apparatus for Compressed Air Foam Sytems - A dispersion and aeration apparatus including a nozzle portion ( | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090173260 | SUBSURFACE SOIL INJECTION APPARATUS WITH IMPROVED DELIVERY DEVICE - An apparatus is provided for introducing a discrete, predetermined amount of material into soil at a plurality of predetermined points in the soil which includes a container for holding the material to be introduced into the soil, and tubing in fluid communication with the container at a first end thereof. At least one electrically controlled injector is provided in fluid communication with a second end of said tubing. Also, at least one shank is provided, which includes a base, and an injector mounting member attached to a surface of the base that is adapted for detachably mounting the electrically controlled injector onto the base. In addition, a controller is provided for activating the electrically controlled injector to introduce the material into the soil. Accordingly, enhanced control of the injection of the material into soil is achieved, and maintenance can be performed easily. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100313799 | Apparatus and Method for the Injection of Viscous Fertilizer Below the Surface of the Soil - The invention pertains to apparatus and methods for injecting viscous fertilizer, such as dewatered biosolids, below the surface of the soil. The invention also pertains to apparatus and methods for creating a continuous flow of viscous material and for dividing a flow of viscous material. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110113995 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLANTING AND IRRIGATION - A planting and irrigation apparatus and method for planting seeds in and irrigating a field. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of spray nozzles configured with a pressure setting sufficient for forming a plurality of holes into soil of the field and a seed dispenser configured for dispensing one or more seeds into one or more of the holes. Once the seeds are dispensed throughout the field, the apparatus may irrigate the field, thereby washing soil displaced when the holes were formed back into the holes, thereby covering the seeds. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110203502 | INJECTION APPARATUS FOR INJECTING PESTICIDE - An injection apparatus for treating soil adjacent a structure includes a handle and a manifold head connected to the handle. The manifold head has a first high pressure nozzle, a second high pressure nozzle, and a contact member having at least one opening therein. The contact member is configured to rest on the ground surface during operation of the injection apparatus. The first high pressure nozzle is adapted for emitting a discharge stream of pesticide through the at least one opening in the contact member for injection of the pesticide into the soil. The discharge stream from the first high pressure nozzle is emitted in a first direction. The second high pressure nozzle is adapted for emitting a discharge stream of pesticide through the at least one opening in the contact member for injection of the pesticide into the soil. The discharge stream from the second high pressure nozzle is emitted in a second direction that is angled relative to the first direction of the discharge stream of pesticide emitted from the first high pressure nozzle. A supply of pesticide is in fluid communication with the first and second high pressure nozzles. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20120234219 | Sand Based Fungicides - The present inventions generally relate to compositions and methods for providing agricultural chemicals comprising active ingredients (A.I.s) combined with a top dressing for application to cultivated areas of turfgrass. Specifically, the compositions are in the form of moist formulations for providing top dressings comprising active ingredients. Further, the inventions relate to compositions and methods for delivering active ingredients simultaneously with a top dressing composition to golf course turf. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130180439 | APPARATUS FOR INJECTING SOIL TREATMENTS - Apparatus for injecting soil treatment into soil includes a manifold head having at least one high pressure nozzle for injecting the soil treatment into the soil and a handle having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The handle comprises an upper portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts and a lower portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts. The tubular shafts of the lower portion are connected to the tubular shafts of the upper portion. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130192502 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLANTING AND IRRIGATION - A planting and irrigation apparatus and method for planting seeds in and irrigating a field. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of spray nozzles configured with a pressure setting sufficient for forming a plurality of holes into soil of the field and a seed dispenser configured for dispensing one or more seeds into one or more of the holes. Once the seeds are dispensed throughout the field, the apparatus may irrigate the field, thereby washing soil displaced when the holes were formed back into the holes, thereby covering the seeds. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130199427 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PLANTING AND IRRIGATION - A planting and irrigation apparatus and method for planting seeds in and irrigating a field. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of spray nozzles configured with a pressure setting sufficient for forming a plurality of holes into soil of the field and a seed dispenser configured for dispensing one or more seeds into one or more of the holes. Once the seeds are dispensed throughout the field, the apparatus may irrigate the field, thereby washing soil displaced when the holes were formed back into the holes, thereby covering the seeds. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130269578 | System for Spraying Plants and/or Plant Precursors - Various embodiments of a system for automatically sensing and spraying plants and/or plant precursors as they are planted or otherwise distributed on and/or within the ground is disclosed. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140048002 | System and Method for Spraying Seeds Dispensed from a Planter - In one aspect, a system for providing seed-specific placement of fluid as seeds are planted by a planter is disclosed. The system may generally include a seed meter configured to dispense seeds into a furrow at a seed frequency and a nozzle assembly configured to spray the seeds dispensed into the furrow. The nozzle assembly may include a valve. In addition, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the valve. The controller may be configured to determine the seed frequency of the seed meter based on a speed-related parameter of the planter. The controller may also be configured to control the operation of the valve based on the seed frequency such that a metered amount of fluid is sprayed at least one of on or adjacent to each seed. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20160073576 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRAYING SEEDS DISPENSED FROM A TWIN ROW PLANTER - A system for providing seed-specific placement of fluid as seeds are planted by a twin row planter includes a planter row unit, at least one nozzle assembly, and a controller. The planter row unit includes a first seed meter configured to dispense seeds into a first furrow at a seed frequency and a second seed meter configured to dispense seeds into a second furrow at the seed frequency. The nozzle assembly is configured to spray the seeds dispensed into the first and second furrows, and includes a valve. The controller is communicatively coupled to the valve, and is configured to determine the seed frequency of the first and second seed meters based on a speed-related parameter of the planter. The controller is further configured to control operation of the valve based on the seed frequency such that fluid is sprayed at least one of on or adjacent to each seed. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160100520 | Agricultural System For Field Preparation - An agricultural system includes a tow bar, a first row-cleaning device, and a second row-cleaning device. The first row-cleaning device is attached to the tow bar via a first frame and includes a first roller device in a trailing position relative to a first furrow-opener disk and configured to crush standing residual plant matter along a first path on a field. The second row-cleaning device is attached to the tow bar via a second frame and includes a second roller device in a trailing position relative to a second furrow-opener disk and configured to crush standing residual plant matter along a second path on the field. The second roller device is offset longitudinally from the first roller device. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160135364 | FERTILIZER INJECTOR - The present disclosure provides a liquid delivery apparatus for a planter unit. The liquid delivery apparatus is used to deliver fertilizer during crop planting. The apparatus is configured to attach to a planting device. The liquid delivery apparatus includes a tube which receives a liquid from a reservoir and delivers that liquid to the ground. The liquid flows through a passage extending down the tube. On the end of the tube proximal to the ground, the tube includes an injector with an aperture extending down a center axis. The aperture has a diameter smaller than a diameter of the passage. The injector also includes a tool receiving aperture that is collinear with the axis. Together the injector and the tube are no larger in diameter than the fertilizer tube alone. In this configuration the delivery apparatus is sufficiently compact and strong to be placed close to the ground without interfering with disks or be permanently deformed by debris. | 05-19-2016 |
