LIQUID DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING LIQUID INTO A SEED FURROW
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1. A liquid distribution system for a farm machine that is configured to place seeds in a furrow, the liquid distribution system comprising:
- a liquid supply conduit;
an extension configured for selective attachment to the farm machine and including an extension fluid passage extending from a first surface of the extension to a second surface of the extension, the second surface distal the first surface; and
a fluid distribution member joined to the extension, the fluid distribution member including a body defining a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the liquid supply conduit, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the extension fluid passage, and a fluid passage that fluidly connects the fluid inlet with the fluid outlet, the fluid passage extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet and the fluid passage including a first portion and a second portion extending away from the first portion at an angle relative to the first portion.
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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 defines protrusions for attaching 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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18 Claims
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1. A liquid distribution system for a farm machine that is configured to place seeds in a furrow, the liquid distribution system comprising:
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a liquid supply conduit; an extension configured for selective attachment to the farm machine and including an extension fluid passage extending from a first surface of the extension to a second surface of the extension, the second surface distal the first surface; and a fluid distribution member joined to the extension, the fluid distribution member including a body defining a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the liquid supply conduit, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the extension fluid passage, and a fluid passage that fluidly connects the fluid inlet with the fluid outlet, the fluid passage extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet and the fluid passage including a first portion and a second portion extending away from the first portion at an angle relative to the first portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A fluid distribution member for use with an extension, the extension including a portion configured to join the extension to a farming machine that is configured to plant seeds in a furrow, the fluid distribution member comprising:
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a body including a top surface, a bottom surface, a first sidewall, a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall, a threaded end and an end surface distal the threaded end, the body further defining a fluid inlet in the threaded end configured for fluid communication with a liquid supply hose, a fluid outlet defined in the bottom surface to fluidly communicate with a hole in the extension, and a fluid passage fluidly connecting the fluid inlet with the fluid outlet, the fluid passage extending between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet and including a first portion and a second portion extending away from the first portion at an angle relative the first portion; a first flange extending outwardly from the first sidewall and defining a first aperture configured to receive a first fastener; and a second flange extending outwardly from the second sidewall and defining a second aperture configured to receive a second fastener. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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