Method and apparatus used for biological control of agricultural pests
OwnerChandler Bennettinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for biological control of agricultural pests and for reducing damage to crops is disclosed. The apparatus includes a rotatable container for holding biological organisms or material. The walls of the container include a series of openings through which the biological organisms or material can pass, dispersing the biological organisms or material over a target area when the container is rotated. An improved embodiment of the apparatus further includes a sleeve around the container for controlling the dispersion rate. The sleeve includes a second series of openings which, when aligned or partially aligned with the container openings, form gaps of variable size and shape through which the biological organisms or material can pass.
Claims18
An apparatus for biological control of agricultural pests comprising:
- a rotatable container having an inner cavity and outer wall, the outer wall comprising a first plurality of openings, wherein biological organisms or biological materials within the inner cavity are released from the container through the first plurality of openings;
- a motor connected to the container, wherein the motor rotates the container about its central axis and causes the outer wall to move;
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- a sleeve, arranged at least proximate to and surrounding the outer wall of the container, comprising a surface and a second plurality of openings, wherein the second plurality of openings is configured to be selectively aligned, unaligned, or partially aligned with the first plurality of openings to form gaps having a selected size and shape.
A system for biological control of agricultural pests comprising:
- a vehicle;
- a container, coupled to the vehicle, having an inner cavity and outer wall, the outer wall comprising a first plurality of openings;
- a motor connected to the container, wherein the motor rotates the container;
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- a sleeve arranged at least proximate to the outer wall of the container, comprising a surface and a second plurality of openings, wherein the second plurality of openings is configured to be selectively aligned, unaligned, or partially aligned with the first plurality of openings.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.