Microwave system and method for controling the sterlization and infestation of crop soils
OwnerWilliam Joines, Deryck Brandoninventors
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Abstract
The method and the system are applicable in farming activities, pest control, industry, agriculture, forestry, etc. for controlling insects and other plant pests from crops. The system performing the method comprises a source of lethal impact which is a microwave generator with a microwave guiding element directed so as to infested soil. The microwave energy is transferred from a microwave generator into the pests located in the desired soil location, killing the plant insects and pests.
Claims15
A microwave system comprising:
- a portable microwave generator capable of outputting microwave energy and comprising a first output port;
- an applicator comprising a first input port;
- and
- a means for transporting microwave energy from said first output port to said first input port;
- wherein said portable microwave generator is arranged and configured to said applicator to transfer outputted microwave energy from said portable microwave generator into a section of land.
A method of directing microwave energy into soil comprising:
- activating a portable microwave generator that is arranged and configured to an applicator and mounted on a vehicle;
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- operating said vehicle so as to transfer outputted microwave energy from said portable microwave generator into the soil.
A microwave system comprising a portable microwave generator arranged and configured to a vehicle so as to transfer microwave energy into soil adjacent to said vehicle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.