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US 12,066,037 B1Granted
Siphon pipe-row crop irrigation system and method
OwnerDelmar Gerald Woodward, IVinventor
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Abstract
The main purpose in producing this innovative farming machinery is to reduce water, labor, and equipment costs associated with tradition siphon irrigation. Siphon pipes are commonly used in the agricultural industry for row crop irrigation. Traditional harvests involving this irrigation method include corn, beans, tomatoes, and alfalfa, among others. The irrigation method is commonly used throughout the United States, India, and Australia.
Claims18
An irrigation apparatus comprising:
- a chassis;
- a support member coupled with said chassis;
- a plurality of siphon pipes;
- wherein each said siphon pipe comprises:
- a check valve at a first end;
- and
- an air hose nipple;
- a vacuum pump mechanically coupled with each said air hose nipple;
- an actuator coupled with said support member;
- and
- a power source coupled with said vacuum pump and said actuator;
- wherein each of said plurality of siphon pipes are releasably coupled with said support member and said vacuum pump;
- and
- wherein said actuator raises and lowers said plurality of siphon pipes relative to said chassis.
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A method of irrigation comprising:
- providing a chassis;
- providing a support member coupled with said chassis;
- providing a plurality of siphon pipes;
- wherein each said siphon pipe comprises:
- a check valve at a first end;
- and
- an air hose nipple;
- associating a vacuum pump mechanically coupled with each said air hose nipple;
- providing an actuator coupled with said support member;
- providing a power source coupled with said vacuum pump and said actuator;
- releasably coupling each of said plurality of siphon pipes with said support member and said vacuum pump;
- and
- operating said actuator to raises and lowers said plurality of siphon pipes relative to said chassis.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.