Liquid distribution apparatus for distributing liquid into a seed furrow
First Claim
1. An extension for use with a furrow opener for properly placing seeds in a furrow, the furrow opener including a liquid supply hose for distributing liquid into the seed furrow, the seed furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the sidewalls extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow, said extension comprising:
- an elongate flexible body member defining a generally arcuate shape which provides a generally downwardly and rearwardly sweeping orientation, and also defining an upper and lower segment;
the upper segment attachable to the furrow opener;
the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the furrow opener and extendible into the seed furrow, the lower segment having a lower surface having a downwardly convex shape, and the lower segment having a width dimension decreasing along its length;
the lower segment terminating at a trailing end, the trailing end configured to be spaced above the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow; and
a liquid distribution apparatus connected with the extension, the liquid distribution apparatus including;
a supply channel adapted to fluidly connect with the liquid supply hose;
a distribution channel in fluid connection with the supply channel, the distribution channel including at least one outlet angularly oriented with respect to the supply channel; and
whereby when the supply channel is fluidly connected with the liquid supply hose, the at least one outlet is oriented to distribute liquid on at least one of the sidewalls of the furrow.
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Abstract
A liquid distribution apparatus for use with a planter, drill or other farming implement having a seed tube that deposits seeds in a furrow. The liquid distribution apparatus includes a supply channel in fluid connection with a hose supplying a liquid to the furrow. The liquid distribution apparatus also includes a distribution channel that is oriented to distribute the liquid onto one or both sidewalls of the furrow. The apparatus may be used alone or along with an extension for reducing seed bounce.
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49 Claims
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1. An extension for use with a furrow opener for properly placing seeds in a furrow, the furrow opener including a liquid supply hose for distributing liquid into the seed furrow, the seed furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the sidewalls extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow, said extension comprising:
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an elongate flexible body member defining a generally arcuate shape which provides a generally downwardly and rearwardly sweeping orientation, and also defining an upper and lower segment;
the upper segment attachable to the furrow opener;
the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the furrow opener and extendible into the seed furrow, the lower segment having a lower surface having a downwardly convex shape, and the lower segment having a width dimension decreasing along its length;
the lower segment terminating at a trailing end, the trailing end configured to be spaced above the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow; and
a liquid distribution apparatus connected with the extension, the liquid distribution apparatus including;
a supply channel adapted to fluidly connect with the liquid supply hose;
a distribution channel in fluid connection with the supply channel, the distribution channel including at least one outlet angularly oriented with respect to the supply channel; and
whereby when the supply channel is fluidly connected with the liquid supply hose, the at least one outlet is oriented to distribute liquid on at least one of the sidewalls of the furrow. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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14. A liquid distribution apparatus for use with a planter having a liquid supply hose for distributing a liquid into a furrow, the furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the sidewalls extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow, the liquid distribution apparatus comprising:
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a supply channel adapted to fluidly connect with the liquid supply hose;
a distribution channel in fluid connection with the supply channel, the distribution channel including a first outlet and a second outlet, the first outlet oriented to distribute liquid on the first sidewall of the furrow, and the second outlet oriented to distribute fluid on the opposing second sidewall of the furrow, wherein the first outlet and the second outlet are oriented to distribute the liquid on the sidewalls of the furrow more than about ½
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above the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow.
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21. A liquid distribution apparatus for use with a planter having a liquid supply hose for distributing a liquid into a furrow, the furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the sidewalls extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow, the liquid distribution apparatus comprising:
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a supply channel adapted to fluidly connect with the liquid supply hose;
a distribution channel in fluid connection with the supply channel, the distribution channel including a first outlet and a second outlet, the first outlet oriented to distribute liquid on the first sidewall of the furrow, and the second outlet oriented to distribute fluid on the opposing second sidewall of the furrow, wherein the first outlet and the second outlet are at least about ⅛
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in diameter. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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26. A liquid distribution apparatus for use with a planter having a liquid supply hose for distributing a liquid into a furrow, the furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the sidewalls extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow, the liquid distribution apparatus comprising:
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a Y-shaped tube in fluid connection with the liquid supply hose for distributing liquid on the opposing sidewalls of the furrow;
the Y-shaped tube including a first outlet adapted to distribute liquid on the first sidewall above the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow; and
the Y-shaped tube having a second outlet adapted to distribute liquid on the second sidewall above the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow.
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27. A seed placement apparatus having an integrated liquid distribution apparatus, the seed placement apparatus for use with a planter having a seed tube and a liquid supply hose for supplying a liquid to a furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the sidewalls extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow, the seed placement apparatus comprising:
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an extension defining a supply channel in fluid connection with a distribution channel, the supply channel adapted to fluidly connect with the liquid supply hose, and the distribution channel including at least one outlet oriented to distribute liquid on said sidewall of said furrow;
the extension defining an elongate flexible body member which provides a generally downwardly and rearwardly sweeping orientation, and also defining an upper and lower segment;
the upper segment attachable to the planter; and
the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the planter and extendible into the seed furrow, the lower segment terminating at a trailing end.
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34. A liquid distribution apparatus for use with a planter having a liquid supply hose for distributing a liquid into a furrow, said furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the sidewalls extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion, the liquid distribution apparatus comprising:
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a supply channel for receiving the liquid;
a distribution channel in fluid connection with the supply channel, the distribution channel including;
a first outlet oriented to distribute liquid on the first sidewall of the furrow;
a second outlet oriented to distribute liquid on the second sidewall of the furrow; and
a third outlet third outlet oriented to distribute liquid in the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow.
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40. In combination with a seed embedding device for use in a seed planter having a seed delivery device and a liquid supply, the seed embedding device including an arm arranged to engage the ground in the furrow and being adapted to firmly embed dispensed seeds into the ground in the furrow, and a liquid passage disposed on said arm and having an inlet in fluid communication with the liquid supply and an outlet, the seed delivery device adapted to create a furrow in the ground and dispense seeds into the furrow, the improvement comprising:
a liquid distribution apparatus attached with the arm, the liquid distribution apparatus including;
a supply channel in fluid communication with the outlet;
a distribution channel in fluid connection with the supply channel, the distribution channel including a first outlet oriented to distribute liquid on the first sidewall of the furrow, a second outlet oriented to distribute liquid on the second sidewall of the furrow, and a third outlet oriented to distribute liquid in the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 49)
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46. An extension having a liquid distribution apparatus, the extension for use with a furrow opener for properly placing seeds in a furrow and distributing liquid within the furrow, the furrow opener including a liquid supply tube, the seed furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and upwardly and outwardly extending sidewalls defining a maximum width dimension, and the sidewalls intersecting at a vertex in the bottom portion of the furrow and defining a minimum width dimension, such that the seed furrow has a decreasing width, said extension comprising:
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means for reducing seed bounce; and
means for distributing liquid in a furrow said means having two outlets.
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48. An extension having a liquid distribution apparatus, the extension for use with a furrow opener for properly placing seeds in a furrow and distributing liquid within the furrow, the furrow opener including a liquid supply tube, the seed furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and upwardly and outwardly extending sidewalls defining a maximum width dimension, and the sidewalls intersecting at a vertex in the bottom portion of the furrow and defining a minimum width dimension, such that the seed furrow has a decreasing width, said extension comprising:
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means for reducing seed bounce; and
means for distributing liquid in a furrow, said means having three outlets.
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Specification