Liquid distribution apparatus for distributing liquid into a seed furrow
First Claim
1. An extension for use with a farm machine for properly placing seeds in a seed furrow, the farm machine 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 farm machine;
the lower segment comprising an upper surface and a lower surface;
the lower segment defining a hole extending from the upper surface to the lower surface;
the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the farm machine and extendible into the furrow; and
a fluid distribution member comprising a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the liquid supply hose and a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the hole.
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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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20 Claims
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1. An extension for use with a farm machine for properly placing seeds in a seed furrow, the farm machine 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:
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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 segment and a lower segment; the upper segment attachable to the farm machine; the lower segment comprising an upper surface and a lower surface; the lower segment defining a hole extending from the upper surface to the lower surface; the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the farm machine and extendible into the furrow; and a fluid distribution member comprising a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the liquid supply hose and a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the hole. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An extension for use with a farm machine for properly placing seeds in a seed furrow, the farm machine 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:
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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 segment and a lower segment; the upper segment attachable to the farm machine; the lower segment comprising an upper surface and a lower surface; the lower segment defining a hole extending from the upper surface to the lower surface; the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the farm machine and extendible into the furrow; a fluid distribution member comprising a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the liquid supply hose and a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the hole; a means for securely attaching the fluid distribution member to the extension; and first and second protrusions extending upwardly from the upper surface of the lower segment, the first and second protrusions configured to support the fluid distribution member therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An extension for use with a farm machine for properly placing seeds in a seed furrow, the farm machine 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:
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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 segment and a lower segment; the upper segment attachable to the farm machine; the lower segment comprising an upper surface and a lower surface; the lower segment defining a hole extending from the upper surface to the lower surface; the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the farm machine and extendible into the furrow; a fluid distribution member comprising a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the liquid supply hose, a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the hole, and at least one flange defining an aperture for receiving a fastener to secure the fluid distribution member to the extension; and at least one protrusion extending from the upper surface of the lower segment and defining a second aperture for receiving the fastener.
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Specification