Systems for the control and use of fluids and particles
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1. A system, comprising:
- a hopper configured to hold a gel and seed mixture;
a delivery tube including a first end in communication with a bottom end of the hopper and including a second end;
a nozzle coupled to the second end of the delivery tube, the nozzle including inwardly slanting walls ending in an orifice; and
an auger including a first portion positioned within the delivery tube and a second portion positioned within the nozzle, the second portion positioned at least part way between the inwardly slanting walls, the auger configured for transporting the gel and seed mixture through the nozzle and out the orifice, the auger including a plurality of helical threads extending at least from the first portion through the second portion and terminating at a termination land of the auger, the plurality of helical threads having a first angle adjacent the termination land and having a second angle at the first portion of the auger, the first angle being less than the second angle.
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Abstract
The configuration of a feedstock material is controlled by bringing it into contact with at least a first gas moving against it at a location with an area and thickness of the feedstock liquid that forms drops or fibers of a selected size. In one embodiment, drops of agricultural input materials are formed for spraying on agricultural fields. In another embodiment, nanofibers of materials such as chitosan or metals are formed. In another embodiment seeds are planted with gel. In another embodiment particles carrying desired agricultural inputs with modified release characteristics are delivered.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a hopper configured to hold a gel and seed mixture; a delivery tube including a first end in communication with a bottom end of the hopper and including a second end; a nozzle coupled to the second end of the delivery tube, the nozzle including inwardly slanting walls ending in an orifice; and an auger including a first portion positioned within the delivery tube and a second portion positioned within the nozzle, the second portion positioned at least part way between the inwardly slanting walls, the auger configured for transporting the gel and seed mixture through the nozzle and out the orifice, the auger including a plurality of helical threads extending at least from the first portion through the second portion and terminating at a termination land of the auger, the plurality of helical threads having a first angle adjacent the termination land and having a second angle at the first portion of the auger, the first angle being less than the second angle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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