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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7878422 | Variable dampening rate suspension system A variable rate suspension system for a boom sprayer including a lift assembly and chassis. The suspension system includes a needle valve fluidly connected to a hydraulic accumulator and a first and second lift arm cylinder. A control block provides hydraulic fluid ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7686234 | Mobile irrigation machine with underground water application An irrigation assembly has a main pipeline supported at intervals by mobile towers, a plurality of drop tube assemblies at spaced intervals along the pipeline and a collector positioned to receive water from the drop tube assembly. A plurality of targets are positio... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7413132 | Sprayer assembly with adjustable boom arms A sprayer assembly includes a frame that supports a tank for storing a liquid chemical. A pump moves the liquid chemical from the tank to one or more spray nozzles through a flexible hose supported by a boom arm that is attached to and extends from the frame. To all... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7370818 | Apparatus for treatment of snow and ice A vehicle is disclosed which includes a chassis and a storage and dispensing apparatus. The storage and dispensing apparatus can be mounted directly to the chassis or disposed within or on a body, which in turn is mounted to the chassis. The storage and dispensing a... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7248945 | Remote programming and diagnostic of decoder irrigation system A plurality of receptacles in an irrigation controller removably receive a plurality of modules. At least one station module is configured for insertion into a first one of the receptacles and is connectable to a corresponding solenoid actuated valve through a dedic... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7181319 | Hybrid modular/decoder irrigation controller A plurality of receptacles in an irrigation controller removably receive a plurality of modules. At least one station module is configured for insertion into a first one of the receptacles and is connectable to a corresponding solenoid actuated valve through a dedic... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7152812 | Front mounted zero turn radius walk behind sprayer The present invention comprises a walk behind zero turn radius drive unit and a front spray frame carrying a plurality of transversely spaced, clearly observable spray nozzles. The drive unit permits accurate and high productivity traverse of the application area wi... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7124961 | Sprayer system A sprayer system includes one or more spray nozzle systems and a recirculation line which contains a Venturi for recirculation of non-sprayed liquid into a tank during breaks in spraying. To facilitate circulation, restrictors are placed in an upstream area of each ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7121040 | Combination foliage compaction and treatment method and apparatus Method and apparatus for applying liquids to foliage with a roller and adjustable spray nozzle apparatus. A large heavy roller is pulled or pushed across a field of plants, thereby forcing the plants very close to the ground. A height adjustable applicator nozzle di... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118047 | Tack spraying apparatus A tack spraying device mountable on an engine driven vehicle having a storage tank for maintaining tack stored in the container under pressure during operation, a first line connecting the exhaust pipe of the vehicle engine to the storage tank in a manner to permit ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7082775 | Heat exhaustion evaporative cooling A method and system for relief of heat exhaustion symptoms through evaporative and conductive cooling is provided, and, more particularly, involves a rapidly deployable mobile fogging system suitably designed for relief of heat exhaustion symptoms, including a mobil... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7069115 | Hybrid modular/decoder irrigation controller A plurality of receptacles in an irrigation controller removably receive a plurality of modules. At least one station module is configured for insertion into a first one of the receptacles and is connectable to a corresponding solenoid actuated valve through a dedic... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063276 | System for uniform dispersal of agricultural chemicals A system for uniformly dispensing agricultural chemicals in soil comprises a holding reservoir for the liquid agrichemicals, at least one multi-port uniform dispersing manifold or splitter, and a number of dispensing delivery tubes for dispensing the chemicals proxi... | 06/20/2006 |
| 6966502 | All terrain vehicle chemical applicator An all terrain vehicle chemical applicator includes an elongate frame having at least six independent support wheels positioned along opposed sides of the frame. Suspension is provided for each of the support wheels including a support pivotally mounted to the frame... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6942735 | Adjustable spray apparatus with multiple outlets An adjustable spray apparatus with multiple outlet for applying a flowable coating onto a non-vertical surface. A carriage includes an outwardly extending arm with a plurality of downwardly facing spray tips connected to a manifold mounted on the carriage. The manif... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6883726 | Fluid sprayer system using modulated control valve and a positive displacement pump A fluid sprayer system using a modulated hydraulic control valve and a positive displacement pump to control the amount of fluid sprayed by the system. The modulated hydraulic control valve may be controlled using pulse width modulation and may be provided with a su... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6837446 | Unitary boom structure The present invention comprises a sprayer boom and is incorporated in a spraying apparatus which includes a vehicle, a tank, hoses connected to nozzles, and the sprayer boom. The sprayer boom includes a number of wing sections each including at least one single-piec... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6802464 | Device for spreading liquid binder and roadstone behind a road making machine The device comprises a roadstone spreader having roadstone flap-doors which are juxtapositioned the transverse direction and which are of equal width, and a rail for spreading bituminous binder facing spreading zones for roadstone via the roadstone flap-doors. The r... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6776356 | Hydraulic actuator for supporting a boom A hydraulic actuator is provided for controlling relative movement between first and second structures between which the actuator is mounted, for example between a boom and the base frame of an agricultural sprayer, while providing some resilience in the form of sus... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6726120 | Automatic wind-drift compensation system for agricultural sprayers An automatic wind-drift compensation system is provided for an agricultural sprayer. The system includes a control unit adapted to receive input data including wind speed and direction, vehicle speed and direction, and desired spray overlap. The control unit is prog... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6651903 | Anti-consolidation spray ring The invention is directed to a unique tank and ring system for transporting and circulating high specific gravity soluble fluid on board a vessel.... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6454183 | Sprayer boom A sprayer boom on a vehicle serves for by means of a number of liquid nozzles spraying a carriageway with a liquid fed under pressure to the nozzles from a storage container via a feed pipe. The nozzles are divided into sets with each their valve arrangem... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6450420 | Disinfectant spraying apparatus A disinfectant spraying apparatus is disclosed for mounting on a vehicle for spraying disinfectant on each tire of a vehicle before and after entering a livestock farm. The apparatus includes a container for containing the disinfectant, the container bein... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6234407 | Ground attitude control means A ground attitude control apparatus is provided for maintaining a constant boom attitude when traveling over uneven ground. A boom for supporting crop-spraying equipment is pivotally mounted on and extending either side of a carrier for movement about a s... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6206406 | Multi-purpose dispensing apparatus The present invention is an apparatus that will adequately and efficiently dispense a substance, such as fertilizer, repellent, which is removably secured to a conventional tractor to allow for adequate traveling thereof. The present invention includes a ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6193166 | Spray nozzle arrangement An assembly 10 fed by a pressurised pipe 2 and comprising three differently rated spray nozzles 11, 12, 13 is mounted on a spray boom so that 11, 12 and 13 traverse the same area. The nozzles 11, 12, 13 are independently remotely pneumatically controlled ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 5971294 | Agricultural application systems with improved spray control A spray system is provided with improved spray control having decreased injection lag, and reducing non-uniformity in injection lag throughout the length of a spray boom. A pump is coupled to spray nozzles installed along the spray boom by manifolds which... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5964410 | Method and apparatus of uniform nozzle liquid application by way of vehicle In a vehicle for spreading liquid material, disclosed is a spray manifold based on an inventive variable orifice nozzle, spraying beyond the vehicle span while not extending beyond the vehicle span. Because of the inventive nozzle the vehicle is able to s... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5957621 | System for applying liquid asphalt to a roadbed A system for applying a liquid material to a roadway surface from a wheeled, motor-driven vehicle, the system comprising a tank for carrying a liquid material, a first spray bar for discharging the liquid material on to the roadway surface and a second sp... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5755058 | Farming method using waste material A method of farming comprises collecting waste material such as manure from animal farming, or effluent from food processing plants or the like in a closed container, stirring and aerating the material within the container and adding yeast and phosphoric ... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5547128 | Sprayer Apparatus and methods for spraying fluids are disclosed. Multiple distinctive airflows are used sequentially to create eddy currents at and near the outer canopies of vegetation. Such currents promote uniform chemical coverage of fruit and foliage through... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5522543 | Water truck with exhaust gas pressurization system A pressurization system for a tank on a water truck includes a pipe connected at one end via a remotely controllable three-way valve directly into the engine exhaust system of the truck and at the other end into a top portion of the water tank. Engine exh... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5481815 | System to reduce sediment toxicity A method and apparatus for the treatment of sediment. The apparatus provides a plurality of injection sites for injecting a biochemical oxidant into the sediment. The oxidant is useful for oxidizing a bacterial growth inhibitor to a non-inhibiting form th... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5366154 | Apparatus and method for controlling vegetation using high pressure liquid spray An apparatus and method for controlling vegetation, as well as insect infestation, as are typically encountered in agricultural environments is disclosed. The apparatus is characterized by its construction to include a high pressure pump liquid spray mate... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5337959 | Spray control system for multiple segment boom sprayers A control system for individual control of flow to each segment of a multiple segment boom sprayer wherein each segment may be turned on or off while the vehicle is in motion with instantaneous flow recycle to maintain essentially proper spray pattern fro... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5297730 | Apparatus and method for controlling weeds and undergrowth An apparatus and method for controlling weeds and undergrowth, as well as insect infestation, as are typically encountered in agricultural environments is disclosed. The apparatus is characterized by its construction to include a heater whereby liquid spr... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5184775 | Field crop sprayer A field crop sprayer assembly which is comprised of a main boom and a trailing boom. The main boom carries flat fan tip nozzles while the trailing boom carried round tip nozzles. The individual nozzles on each boom are spaced a predetermined distance apar... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5031834 | Marking foam system for agricultural equipment A marking system for indicating the boundaries of an area that has been treated includes a storage tank for storing the liquid and the foaming agent that is fluidically separated from a foam tube. A mixing control element fluidically connects a compressor... | 07/16/1991 |
| 5004156 | Washing device mounted on a motor vehicle and comprising a rotary washing arm which delivers jets of pressurized hot water for cleaning various surfaces A washing device mounted on a motor vehicle comprises cold water tanks and a high pressure boiler providing water at 100 to 250 bars. A rotary cleaning arm is supplied with the pressurized hot water and has nozzles at its ends directed towards the surface... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4813604 | Multi-boom field sprayer A spray boom and vessel apparatus is disclosed having one or more spray nozzles adjustably mounted along the axes of a plurality of independent spray booms. The spray booms are releasably supported upon a boom frame in horizontal, parallel relation to eac... | 03/21/1989 |
