Seed dispersion unit
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1. A seed dispersion unit for distributing a plurality of seeds, the seed dispersion unit comprising:
- a single inlet for the plurality of seeds;
a chamber in communication with the single inlet;
a plurality of outlet conduits in communication with the chamber, each outlet conduit of the plurality of outlet conduits configured to transfer a portion of the plurality of seeds from the chamber;
an annular base defining a portion of the chamber, wherein each outlet of the plurality of outlet conduits extends radially from the base; and
a central air tube including an air inlet and an air outlet, wherein the air outlet includes a plurality of air conduits that terminate within the chamber, and wherein the air inlet includes an air-permeable material operable to preclude the plurality of seeds from entering the air inlet.
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A seed dispersion unit for distributing a plurality of seeds includes a single inlet for the plurality of seeds, a chamber in communication with the single inlet, and a plurality of outlet conduits in communication with the chamber. Each of the plurality of outlet conduits is configured to transfer a portion of the plurality of seeds from the chamber. An annular base defines a portion of the chamber. Each of the outlet conduits extends radially from the base.
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1. A seed dispersion unit for distributing a plurality of seeds, the seed dispersion unit comprising:
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a single inlet for the plurality of seeds; a chamber in communication with the single inlet; a plurality of outlet conduits in communication with the chamber, each outlet conduit of the plurality of outlet conduits configured to transfer a portion of the plurality of seeds from the chamber; an annular base defining a portion of the chamber, wherein each outlet of the plurality of outlet conduits extends radially from the base; and a central air tube including an air inlet and an air outlet, wherein the air outlet includes a plurality of air conduits that terminate within the chamber, and wherein the air inlet includes an air-permeable material operable to preclude the plurality of seeds from entering the air inlet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A seeding system for planting a plurality of seeds, the seeding system comprising:
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a frame; a seed dispersion unit coupled to the frame and including an inlet and a chamber at least partially defined by an annular wall; a plurality of ground openers, each ground opener of the plurality of ground openers operable to produce a furrow; a plurality of conduits, each conduit of the plurality of conduits positioned to transfer a portion of the plurality of seeds from the chamber to one of the furrows; and a central air tube in communication with the inlet and ending in a plurality of air conduits within the chamber, wherein each conduit of the plurality of conduits extends through the annular wall, and wherein each air conduit of the plurality of air conduits includes a first tubular end positioned within the chamber, and wherein the plurality of conduits is positioned to transfer a portion of the plurality of seeds from the chamber to one of the furrows, and wherein each air conduit includes a second tubular end positioned within the chamber. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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