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 first sidewall and second sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the seed 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 segment and a 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 terminating at a trailing end, the trailing end configured to be spaced above the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow;
the lower segment comprising an upper surface defining a length, a first side and a second side, and the lower segment further comprising a first depression along the length of the upper surface and a second depression between the first depression and the first side of the upper surface.
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Abstract
An extension for use with a planter, drill, or other farming implement having a seed tube that deposits seed in a furrow. The extension defining one or more depressions for locating one or more liquid distribution apparatuses arranged to distribute liquid in a furrow well above the seeds, on the seeds, or both.
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19 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 first sidewall and second sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the seed 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 segment and a 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 terminating at a trailing end, the trailing end configured to be spaced above the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow;
the lower segment comprising an upper surface defining a length, a first side and a second side, and the lower segment further comprising a first depression along the length of the upper surface and a second depression between the first depression and the first side of the upper surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An extension for use with a furrow opener for properly placing seeds in a seed 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 first sidewall and the second sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow, said extension comprising:
an elongate flexible body member which provides a generally downwardly and rearwardly 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;
a first liquid distribution apparatus connected with the lower segment; and
a second liquid distribution apparatus connected with the lower segment. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19)
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18. An extension for use with a furrow opener for properly placing seeds in a furrow, the furrow opener including at least one 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 first sidewall and the second sidewall 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; and
the lower segment defining a means for securing a liquid distribution apparatus thereto.
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