US 2017/0290324 A1 · Spike Attachment for Steam Weed Killing Apparatus

Abstract

A steam weed killing apparatus with a multi-spiked attachment for delivering steam beneath the ground is provided. The multi-spiked attachment provides an arrangement of spikes to encircle the weed for heat treatment of the weed's roots. Each spike comprises an elongated hollow tube terminating at a removable tip for penetrating the ground. The elongated hollow tube has ventilation holes allowing the steam to escape. When the steam generator is operated, pressured steam is delivered to the attachment. Steam travels down the elongated hollow tube of the spike and exits at the ventilation holes to heat the roots. The tip of the spike may be removed to assist in the removal of dirt clogs within the elongated tube.

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Dependent claims

A steam weed killing apparatus comprising:

a steam generator including a fluid chamber and a steam generating means;
a conduit providing a passageway for steam to pass from the steam generator to an outlet;
an attachment connectable to the conduit outlet and including
a manifold receiving steam from the outlet,
at least one spike attached to the manifold having an elongated hollow tube terminating at a removable tip body wherein the elongated hollow tube has at least one hole along a length of the elongated hollow tube.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Spike Attachment for Steam Weed Killing Apparatus

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Abstract

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