US 12,648,512 B1 · Wick applicator assemblies

Abstract

Wick applicator assemblies may include a reservoir support frame. An assembly mount portion may be configured for coupling to the vehicle. The assembly mount portion may pivotally interface with the reservoir support frame. The reservoir support frame may be pivotal with respect to the assembly mount portion along a vertical axis. At least one frame mobility member may be on the reservoir support frame. The frame mobility member may be configured to support the reservoir support frame for traversal on the terrain. A liquid reservoir may be supported by the reservoir support frame. The liquid reservoir may have a reservoir interior configured to contain the applicator liquid. At least one wick member may be on the liquid reservoir. The wick member may be disposed in fluid wicking relationship to the reservoir interior of the liquid reservoir for wicking and discharge of the applicator liquid.

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Dependent claims

A wick applicator assembly configured for coupling to a vehicle and traversing variously contoured terrain to discharge an applicator liquid on the terrain, the wick applicator assembly comprising:

a reservoir support frame;
an assembly mount portion configured for coupling to the vehicle, the assembly mount portion pivotally interfacing with the reservoir support frame and the reservoir support frame pivotal with respect to the assembly mount portion within a vertical plane;
at least one frame mobility member on the reservoir support frame, the frame mobility member configured to support the reservoir support frame for traversal on the terrain;
a liquid reservoir supported by the reservoir support frame, the liquid reservoir having a reservoir interior configured to contain the applicator liquid;
and
at least one wick member on the liquid reservoir, the wick member disposed in fluid wicking relationship to the reservoir interior of the liquid reservoir for wicking and discharge of the applicator liquid;
wherein the reservoir support frame comprises at least one main support frame member pivotal with respect to the assembly mount portion and a front support frame member supported by the main support frame member, and the liquid reservoir is supported by the front support frame member;
and
a tensioning frame on the reservoir support frame and at least one reservoir support frame tensioning member extending from the tensioning frame to the reservoir support frame.

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A wick applicator assembly configured for coupling to a vehicle and traversing variously contoured terrain to discharge an applicator liquid on the terrain, the wick applicator assembly comprising:

an assembly mount portion configured for coupling to the vehicle;
a reservoir support frame pivotally interfacing with the assembly mount portion, the reservoir support frame comprising:
at least one main support frame member having a rear frame member end and a front frame member end, the rear frame member end pivotal with respect to the assembly mount portion within a vertical plane;
and
a front support frame member on the front frame member end of the main support frame member;
at least one frame mobility member on the reservoir support frame, the frame mobility member configured to support the reservoir support frame for traversal on the terrain;
a liquid reservoir supported by the front support frame member of the reservoir support frame, the liquid reservoir having a reservoir interior configured to contain the applicator liquid;
at least one wick member on the liquid reservoir, the wick member disposed in fluid wicking relationship to the reservoir interior of the liquid reservoir for wicking and discharge of the applicator liquid;
wherein the at least one main support frame member comprises a pair of elongated, parallel main support frame members, and the front support frame member is supported by the main support frame members;
and
a tensioning frame on the reservoir support frame and a pair of spaced-apart reservoir support frame tensioning members extending from the tensioning frame to the front support frame member of the reservoir support frame.

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A wick applicator assembly configured for coupling to a vehicle and traversing variously contoured terrain to discharge an applicator liquid on the terrain, the wick applicator assembly comprising:

an assembly mount portion comprising a pair of spaced-apart frame coupling hooks configured for engagement with the vehicle;
a reservoir support frame pivotally interfacing with the assembly mount portion, the reservoir support frame comprising:
a pair of elongated, parallel, spaced-apart main support frame members having a pair of rear frame member ends, respectively, and a pair of front frame member ends, respectively, the rear frame member ends pivotal with respect to the assembly mount portion within a vertical plane;
and
a front support frame member on the front frame member ends of the main support frame members;
a tensioning frame comprising:
a pair of parallel, spaced-apart vertical tensioning frame members supported by the assembly mount portion;
a lower tensioning frame member extending between the vertical tensioning frame members;
and
an upper tensioning frame member extending between the vertical tensioning frame members in parallel, spaced-apart relationship to the lower tensioning frame member;
and
a pair of reservoir support frame tensioning members extending from the vertical tensioning frame members, respectively, to the front support frame member of the reservoir support frame;
at least one frame mobility member on the reservoir support frame, the frame mobility member configured to support the reservoir support frame for traversal on the terrain;
a liquid reservoir comprising:
an elongated liquid reservoir wall supported by the reservoir support frame, the liquid reservoir wall having a first reservoir end, a second reservoir end, and a reservoir interior extending from the first reservoir end to the second reservoir end, the reservoir interior configured to contain the applicator liquid;
a plurality of wick members on the liquid reservoir, the wick members disposed in fluid wicking relationship to the reservoir interior of the liquid reservoir for wicking and discharge of the applicator liquid;
a reservoir cap closing the reservoir interior at the first reservoir end;
and
a liquid fill device disposed in fluid communication with the reservoir interior at the second reservoir end.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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