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 defines protrusions for attaching one or more liquid distribution apparatuses arranged to distribute liquid in a furrow well above the seeds, on the seeds, or both.
Claims15
An extension for use with a planter for properly placing seeds in a seed furrow, the planter 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 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 planter;
- the lower segment comprising an upper surface;
- the lower segment configured to depend downwardly and rearwardly from the planter and extendible into the furrow;
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- a first and second protrusions extending upwardly from the upper surface, the first and second protrusions being adapted to support a liquid distribution apparatus therebetween.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.