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Liquid distribution apparatus for distributing liquid into a seed furrow

  • US 20040255834A1
  • Filed: 04/06/2004
  • Published: 12/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/1995
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An extension for use with a planter for properly placing seeds in a seed furrow, the planter 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 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 planter;

    the lower segment comprising an upper surface;

    the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the planter and extendible into the furrow; and

    a first and second protrusions extending upwardly from the upper surface, the first and second protrusions being adapted to support a liquid distribution apparatus therebetween.

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