Liquid distribution apparatus for distributing liquid into a seed furrow
OwnerPaul E. Schaffertinventor
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Abstract
An extension for use with a planter, drill, or other farming implement having a seed tube that deposits seed in a furrow. The extension defining one or more depressions for locating one or more liquid distribution apparatuses arranged to distribute liquid in a furrow well above the seeds, on the seeds, or both.
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An extension for use with a furrow opener for properly placing seeds in a furrow, the furrow opener including a liquid supply hose for distributing liquid into the seed furrow, the seed furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and second sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow, said extension comprising:
- an elongate flexible body member defining a generally arcuate shape which provides a generally downwardly and rearwardly sweeping orientation, and also defining an upper segment and a lower segment;
- the upper segment attachable to the furrow opener;
- the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the furrow opener and extendible into the seed furrow;
- the lower segment terminating at a trailing end, the trailing end configured to be spaced above the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow;
- the lower segment comprising an upper surface defining a length, a first side and a second side, and
- the lower segment further comprising a first depression along the length of the upper surface and a second depression between the first depression and the first side of the upper surface.
An extension for use with a furrow opener for properly placing seeds in a seed furrow, the furrow opener including a liquid supply hose for distributing liquid into the seed furrow, the seed furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow, said extension comprising:
- an elongate flexible body member which provides a generally downwardly and rearwardly orientation, and also defining an upper and lower segment;
- the upper segment attachable to the furrow opener;
- the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the furrow opener and extendible into the seed furrow;
- a first liquid distribution apparatus connected with the lower segment, the first liquid distribution apparatus comprising a plurality of outlets;
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- a second liquid distribution apparatus connected with the lower segment, the second liquid distribution apparatus comprising a single outlet.
An extension for use with a furrow opener for properly placing seeds in a seed furrow, the furrow opener including a liquid supply hose for distributing liquid into the seed furrow, the seed furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow, said extension comprising:
- an elongate flexible body member which provides a generally downwardly and rearwardly orientation, and also defining an upper and lower segment;
- the upper segment attachable to the furrow opener;
- the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the furrow opener and extendible into the seed furrow;
- a first liquid distribution apparatus connected with the lower segment;
- a second liquid distribution apparatus connected with the lower segment;
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- wherein the upper segment defines a first depression, and wherein the first liquid distribution apparatus is seated within the first depression.
An extension for use with a furrow opener for properly placing seeds in a seed furrow, the furrow opener including a liquid supply hose for distributing liquid into the seed furrow, the seed furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow, said extension comprising:
- an elongate flexible body member which provides a generally downwardly and rearwardly orientation, and also defining an upper and lower segment;
- the upper segment attachable to the furrow opener;
- the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the furrow opener and extendible into the seed furrow;
- a first liquid distribution apparatus connected with the lower segment;
- a second liquid distribution apparatus connected with the lower segment;
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- wherein the upper segment defines a second depression, and wherein the second liquid distribution apparatus is seated within the second depression.
An extension for use with a furrow opener for properly placing seeds in a furrow, the furrow opener including at least one liquid supply hose for distributing liquid into the seed furrow, the seed furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the furrow, said extension comprising:
- an elongate flexible body member defining a generally arcuate shape which provides a generally downwardly and rearwardly sweeping orientation, and also defining an upper and lower segment;
- the upper segment attachable to the furrow opener;
- the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the furrow opener and extendible into the seed furrow;
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- the lower segment defining a means for securing a liquid distribution apparatus thereto.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.