Class 111/120 - Drilling machines (i.e., furrow opener)

Subclass of Class 111 - Planting
Definition: Apparatus further including a device adapted to be drawn
No. of patents: 40
Last issue date: 05/06/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7368921	Printed capacitive sensor The invention relates to a flexible, resilient capacitive sensor suitable for large-scale manufacturing. The sensor includes a dielectric, an electrically conductive detector and trace layer on the first side of the dielectric layer comprising a detector and trace, ...	05/06/2008
7318557	Rotary distributor, methods for its use and the use of the distributor A rotary distributor is for use in spreading solid particles and/or liquid from an agricultural machine. The rotary distributor comprises a round distributor having outlet holes arranged peripherally in the horizontal bottom of the housing and connected to outlet pi...	01/15/2008
7301351	Printed capacitive sensor The invention relates to a flexible, resilient capacitive sensor suitable for large-scale manufacturing. The sensor comprises a dielectric, an electrically conductive detector and trace layer on the first side of the dielectric layer comprising a detector and trace,...	11/27/2007
7276917	Printed capacitive sensor The invention relates to a flexible, resilient capacitive sensor suitable for large-scale manufacturing. The sensor includes a dielectric, an electrically conductive detector and trace layer on the first side of the dielectric layer including a detector and trace, a...	10/02/2007
7222575	Apparatus for preparing soil for the placement of seed and additive An apparatus for preparing soil for the placement therein of at least one of seed and fertilizer. A frame is provided with there being first structure on the frame for penetrating the soil to create an opening for at least one of seed and fertilizer as the frame is ...	05/29/2007
7208960	Printed capacitive sensor The invention relates to a flexible, resilient capacitive sensor suitable for large-scale manufacturing. The sensor comprises a dielectric, an electrically conductive detector and trace layer on the first side of the dielectric layer comprising a detector and trace,...	04/24/2007
7134239	Method for thermal pest control A method for thermal pest control in fruit production and agriculture involves projecting at least one stream of hot air to a crop from a movable vehicle which moves in a direction substantially parallel to rows of the crop. The stream of hot air can be projected su...	11/14/2006
7128007	Liquid fertilizer application system A liquid fertilizer application system for efficiently dispensing and placing liquid fertilizer within a furrow to minimize germination injury. The liquid fertilizer application system includes a fertilizer tube having an input opening and a discharge opening, a mou...	10/31/2006
7096805	Liquid fertilizer application system A liquid fertilizer application system for efficiently dispensing and placing liquid fertilizer within a furrow to minimize germination injury. The liquid fertilizer application system includes a guard with an attached fertilizer tube having an input opening and a d...	08/29/2006
6928939	Crop conversion plug A bulk fill system for split row planters that can be easily converted to plant 30″ corn or 15″ soybeans with the aid of a conversion plug that controls the flow of seed entrenched air to select meters on planter rows. The conversion plug is easily installed and...	08/16/2005
6854404	Adaptive agricultural machine This invention provides devices and methods for adapting a motorcycle for use with an agricultural system. In a preferred embodiment, the agricultural system includes a motorcycle drive unit adapted for removable attachment to a tool assembly. In a further embodimen...	02/15/2005
6591767	Seed treatment method A method of stimulating root growth of seeds is disclosed in which seeds are treated with an effective amount of an aqueous ammoniacal ionic solution of metal alkanoates. Alkanoates having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms are preferred, with acetates most preferr...	07/15/2003
6386126	Seed treatment method A method of stimulating root growth of seeds is disclosed in which seeds are treated with an effective amount of an aqueous ammoniacal ionic solution of metal alkanoates. Alkanoates having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms are preferred, with acetates most preferr...	05/14/2002
5829370	Rearward folding multi-row crop planter A folding multi-row crop planter having coupled thereto individual planter row units. The planter having an assisted hinge that allows the planter wings to be moved from an open field position to a closed travel position. Further, the multi-row crop plant...	11/03/1998
5622123	Process and apparatus for killing soil pathogens A process and apparatus for sterilizing soil includes an implement including a plurality of subsurface tools having hot water nozzles mounted thereon and connected to a source of hot water. Hot water is injected into the top layer of soil as the implement...	04/22/1997
5622124	Coulter fertilizer tine A coulter fertilizer applicator for use with a frame adapted to be moved over soil to be tilled and fertilized includes a linkage arm connected to the frame, and a coulter wheel secured to the linkage arm to form a seedbed in the soil. Included is a ferti...	04/22/1997
5605105	Method and apparatus for placing dry or liquid materials into the soil subsurface without tillage tools In order to place dry granular materials into the subsurface of the soil without mechanical tillage, minute charges of the material are carried by high pressure jets of liquid, such as water, down into the ground from a series of side-by-side nozzles that...	02/25/1997
5566627	Method and apparatus for ozone treatment of soil to kill living organisms An ozone containing gas is injected into soil, preferably relatively dry and approximately uniform in consistency, to kill biological life forms. A soil injector injects ozone containing gas from an ozone supplier. In one embodiment, the ozone supplier is...	10/22/1996
5542362	Apparatus for continuously planting seed and applying a soil additive An apparatus for continuously planting seed in subjacent soil over which the apparatus traverses. The apparatus has a frame to be drawn by a towing vehicle, structure on the frame for resituating residue away from a row into which seed is to be deposited,...	08/06/1996
5520125	Combination cultivator and chemical applicator A rig assembly on a combination row crop cultivator and chemical applicator includes a knife or other applicator device supported in front of the cultivator sweep and behind the disk coulter blade. The sweep helps seal the chemical in the ground in certai...	05/28/1996
5460106	Method, apparatus and device for delivering and distributing a foam containing a soil additive into soil A sub-soil injection device injects a soil additive, such as a pesticide, as included in a foam below the surface of soil. It concurrently distributes the foam into soil as the foam is injected resulting in an improved uniformity of distribution of soil a...	10/24/1995
5370068	Coulter fertilizer applicator unit A seedbed preparation apparatus attachable to existing seed planting devices comprising a coulter cart. The apparatus is designed to lessen the number of passes required to prepare and plant a field. Fertilizer delivery is provided to the soil raised by t...	12/06/1994
5272992	Injection apparatus for injecting slurries/liquids into the ground The disclosure relates to an apparatus for injecting slurry/liquid into the ground comprising a chassis (11, 12), a plurality of injectors (39) mounted on the chassis for penetrating and delivering slurry into the ground and means (55) mounted on the chas...	12/28/1993
4632044	Mobile fertilizer distributor A mobile fertilizer distributor apparatus and method including the collection of gasoline products of combustion from the internal engine of a prime mover and air from the ambient atmosphere to form a hot gaseous mixture, compressing the hot gaseous mixtu...	12/30/1986
4495875	Administering of agricultural chemicals in liquid form Apparatus 10 administers agricultural chemicals in liquid form to a land. Agricultural chemical 54 is fed from a reservoir 52 to a liquid chemical container 12. Control means 16, for example level control means including a float valve arrangement, control...	01/29/1985
4445445	Apparatus for fertilizing soil with a V-blade plow This invention relates to an improved apparatus for applying a combination of liquid and gaseous fertilizers while at the same time tilling the ground which comprises providing the trailing edge of a conventional V-blade plow with an orificed pipe through...	05/01/1984
4354624	Slurry spreader with metering valves An apparatus for injecting slurry in a field has a wheeled slurry tank, a feed conduit communicating with the interior of the tank, a transverse manifold to receive slurry from the feed conduit, several slurry injector pipes spaced along the conduit, and ...	10/19/1982
4270471	Manually propelled apparatus for use in transplanting crops A small, light-weight apparatus for use in transplanting crops includes a vehicle operable for manual propelling in a direction of travel along the ground. A reservoir mounted on the vehicle contains a supply of liquid and a pressure source for imparting ...	06/02/1981
4224882	Apparatus for sowing seeds in suspension The invention provides an apparatus for sowing seeds in a liquid suspension in which a peristaltic pump supplies the suspension to the ground at a position behind and above the lower part of a drill coulter....	09/30/1980
4205615	Self-aligning swivel clamp A tool bar detachably affixed to an offset or tandem disking apparatus. Each of a plurality of clamps mount a tine to the tool bar. The clamps allow the tines to swivel horizontally about a vertical axis, thereby allowing the tines to automatically align ...	06/03/1980
4186671	Fluid injection soil opener for planters The present invention relates to a fluid injection soil opener adapted for use in conjunction with a transplanter or seed planter to form spot cavities or a continuous furrow in the soil for receiving plants or seeds therein. Fluid, preferably water, is p...	02/05/1980
4182247	Method and apparatus for crop transplanting A method and apparatus for transplanting crops includes a vehicular frame and a carriage reciprocally shiftable relative to the length of the frame. Plural fluid dispensing nozzles are mounted on the carriage for injecting fluid jets into the ground to fo...	01/08/1980
4145980	Seeder for planting seeds at precise intervals An automatic seeder for planting tiny seeds at a consistent depth and at evenly spaced intervals, utilizing a vehicle carrying a novel seed dispersing means operationally disposed a short, preascertained distance above a seed bed. A ground sensing arrange...	03/27/1979
4116138	Automatic fluid fertilizer control apparatus A control valve for automatically controlling fluid fertilizer is introduced in a fluid fertilizer application system of the type comprising: a fertilizer supply; an implement having fertilizer application elements; means for moving said application eleme...	09/26/1978
4116139	Cold flow liquid vapor shoe A chisel plow and a cold flow shoe for dispensing ammonia fertilizer into an earthen field are disclosed. The shoe includes a vapor tube for receiving ammonia vapor, and a liquid tube for receiving ammonia liquid from sources which can be mounted upon the...	09/26/1978
4048929	Combined apparatus for tilling and planting A tractor-drawn machine adapted to perform tilling, seedbed preparation, and planting in a single operation, comprises a frame from which plow units, a reel unit, a roller unit and seed planting units are mounted seriatim. The attitude of the frame may be...	09/20/1977
4018170	Rotary harrows A soil cultivating implement or rotary harrow has a row of soil-working members rotatably mounted on upwardly extending shafts. Driving means rotates the shafts and tools, preferably tines, are moved through the soil to work same. Fluid material from a co...	04/19/1977
4009666	Apparatus for distributing fluids below soil surfaces Apparatus for injecting a fluid below a soil or turf surface includes a handle with a support rod attached thereto, and a plurality of nozzles carried by the support rod, each nozzle forming a stream of fluid passing therethrough. Each nozzle is provided ...	03/01/1977
3963138	Cane planter A trailer vehicle having a storage bin for storing a large quantity of cane seed piece segments is disclosed with removal conveyor means carrying the cane segments forwardly to first and second distribution conveyors which convey cane segments to opposite...	06/15/1976
3945332	Apparatus for injecting material into the soil An implement for dispensing liquid and liquid-like materials, as liquid manure and the like, into and below the surface of the soil. The implement has a transverse hollow bar supporting a plurality of earthworking tools. Lift arms controlled with hydrauli...	03/23/1976

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