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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7344091 | Spraying Spraying apparatus (1) is provided that has two horizontally disposed upright spray arm assemblies (33) that each carry sprayers (43). Each spray arm assembly (33) has a sprayer (43) in an upper part (35) and a sprayer (4... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7325756 | Roll-sprinkler irrigation system A roll-sprinkler system comprises with horizontal water conducting pipe portions as the supporting means for multiple wheels. The pipes conducting liquid to the sprinkler heads for irrigations have an opening adaptor allowing the system to connect with standard gard... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7311275 | Wheel assembly for irrigation system Mobile towers of an irrigation system have drive wheel assemblies that propel the towers along the ground. At least certain of the wheel assemblies may comprise dual wheels that share a common axis of rotation but are separately driven by their own drive motor. By d... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309035 | Irrigation system joint A flow-through joint in an irrigation machine between the main pipeline section and a swing span, such as a corner span, permits a limited amount of generally linear displacement of the swing span within the joint for speed control or other purposes. A turret that r... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303157 | Method and means for preventing a self-propelled irrigation system from overturning A selectively fillable ballast water tank is secured to the main frame of the drive units of a self-propelled irrigation machine. The water tank is selectively filled with water from the water pipeline when the system is going to remain stationary for a period of ti... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7156321 | Active compound supply system and spraying device for spraying liquids An active compound supply system for a spraying device for spraying liquids, in particular for agricultural purposes, includes a carrier liquid tank, a carrier liquid pump, a plurality of spray nozzles and a carrier liquid line for connecting the carrier liquid tank... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7152811 | Hydraulic boom stabilization device A boom assembly includes a frame, a boom, a boom stabilization cylinder, and a feedback cylinder. The boom is rotatably mounted to the frame to rotate about a first axis. The boom stabilization cylinder is coupled to the boom to resist rotational deflection of the b... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150419 | Trailer front mounted sprayers The sprayer trailer has a trailer frame with a font end and a rear end. A pair of wheels are connected to the trailer frame. A hitch assembly includes a rear mast with a lower end connected to the trailer frame and a front mast with a front mast top end connected to... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7140563 | Linear-feed irrigation apparatus and related method A linear water feed apparatus for use in agricultural irrigation includes a linear-move machine with a mobile truss assembly supporting a plurality of individual sprinklers and adapted for movement in a specified direction across a field to be irrigated. The truss a... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7073735 | Boom breakaway system Foldable boom inner wings are attached to a boom center frame through a rocker attached to a breakaway hydraulic cylinder pressurized to full stroke and connected to an accumulator. When a wing impacts an object, the impact load is transmitted through the fold cylin... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7014634 | Anesthetic delivery device Disclosed is a vapor wand for administering inhalation anesthesia to wild animals. The wand has a fibrous wick that absorbs liquid anesthetic inserted by a syringe through a distal end cap and/or a leur fitting. Holes are spaced around the distal end of the wand so ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6955306 | Pivotally adjustable nozzle assembly A fluid-dispensing nozzle assembly automatically pivotally adjusts within a defined range of motion, to consistently project a fluid toward a windshield for contact at a designated area thereof, regardless of the velocity of ambient air therepast. The nozzle assembl... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6938831 | Helmet and headwear misting system A spray misting system for use with headwear having a front and rear, including an integrated reservoir and pump which contains a quantity of water, and a forward misting nozzle. The forward misting head is provided at the front of the headwear forwardly of the user... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6901698 | Irrigation device and system The present invention is directed to an irrigation device and irrigation system. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a weep or tear type irrigation device and irrigation system. ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6820822 | No leak seal system for irrigation wheel-drive gearbox A gearbox for a drive line irrigation system in which the input and output shafts of the gearbox are sealed with a compressed and sintered silicon and carbide face seal. The face seal is contained within the gearbox and compressed between a gearbox end cap and a sha... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6820828 | Circle irrigation chemical application The invention discloses a circle irrigation system providing improved chemical application control within said system by varying the height from the chemical application nozzles to the application area, spacing of the nozzles along the boom, delay switches for movem... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6666384 | Apparatus and method for applying variable doses of irrigation and agrochemicals Apparatus and method for application of treating liquids to a field, the apparatus comprising a plurality of irrigation units including nozzles for applying an adjustable amount of liquid over the field, motor devices for moving the irrigation unit over t... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6604697 | Impeller driven traveling sprinkler A self propelled sprinkler is disclosed. The sprinkler has a support body with a drive unit which drives two rear wheels. The drive unit is powered by water pressure supplied through a hose which is coupled to the drive unit via a hose coupler. The drive ... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6394370 | Reciprocating wand vehicle wash apparatus A wash apparatus for automotive vehicles includes a plurality of reciprocating wands which are driven by a compact drive/linkage system to move the wands in unitary reciprocating motion as a vehicle is moved adjacent thereto. Each wand has a turbo nozzle ... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6343749 | Mobile drip irrigation system A mobile drip irrigation system includes an existing mobile irrigation system with the sprinkler heads removed and drip lines connected to the locations of the removed sprinkler heads. Each drip line includes a drop line extending from the irrigation syst... | 02/05/2002 |
| 6216962 | Method and apparatus for distributing fluid to a leach field surface An apparatus for distributing fluid onto a hydrometallurgy leach field consists of individual modules having structure for operatively coupling the modules to one another to form the apparatus. Each module, which alone can form a fluid distribution appara... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6209893 | Mobile support device for concrete spreading hoses A mobile support device for supporting a concrete spreading hose includes a truncated V-shaped support having a horizontal web position and upwardly diverging legs. Castor wheel assemblies support the V-shaped support for travel over a surface. A hold dow... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6131832 | Manual watering boom and greenhouse The manual watering boom comprises of a wheeled frame, a water delivery system, and a handle. The wheeled frame comprises of a horizontal beam, at least two support structures, and a wheel assembly. The horizontal beam has a first and a second end and at ... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6126088 | Extended rate range sprayer nozzle system A nozzle mounting and control system for use in sprayers comprising multiple sets of nozzles mounted in the operating position on a sprayer boom. Control valves are operable to select which sets of nozzles are operating at any given time. The valves may b... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6068197 | Pivoting lateral move irrigation system which waters in the pivot mode A pivoting lateral move irrigation system which operates to water in the pivot mode. The irrigation system includes a conduit extending over the field to be irrigated, and a series of support towers which are spaced along the length of the conduit and sup... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6053427 | Sprayer nozzle fluid supply system A nozzle fluid supply system for use in sprayers that combines the modular advantages of a dry boom system with the high capacity of a wet boom system. Pressurized fluid is carried by rigid tubes connecting adjacent nozzle holding members attached to the ... | 04/25/2000 |
| 5938127 | Outlet for connecting spray nozzles, drop tubes or the like to an irrigation pipe An outlet for connecting spray nozzles, drop tubes or the like to an irrigation pipe comprising a generally cylindrical-shaped member having an inner end, an outer end, an annular shoulder protruding outwardly therefrom between the inner and outer ends, a... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5927619 | Lock assembly for wheel supported irrigation system A wheel supported irrigation system is provided with a locking assembly to immobilize the system against travel resulting from high winds or other causes. A system water pipe carries positionable leg members which, when deployed, are in ground contact. Wh... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5651500 | Automated farming system A system and method for operating various farming devices at a location remote from the device. A hand-held radio transmitter is programmed to transmit Dual Tone Multiple Frequency tones in specific patterns so as to communicate directions to a controller... | 07/29/1997 |
| 5451001 | Irrigation system tower support wheel An irrigation system tower support wheel for use in combination with an irrigation system having one or more tower supports, irrigation means and drive means, the support wheel including a generally cylindrical wheel rim having outer and inner surfaces, f... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5435495 | Center pivot rut move The wheel tracks of a center pivot irrigation system are changed by expanding or contracting a telescoping joint located between the center pivot and the first vehicle from the center pivot. The power to expand or contract the telescoping joint is obtaine... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5344083 | Irrigation movers Coverings, canopies, or housing each having a removable bottom wall which collectively substantially encapsulates each drive chain of an irrigation mover is disclosed, which prevent or substantially alleviate drive chain link corrosion and which staticall... | 09/06/1994 |
| 5219175 | Mobile support device for concrete-spreading hoses A mobile support device for supporting a concrete-spreading hose includes a single piece support structure formed of rigid metal and including a pair of wheel attachment members and a central U-shaped hose supporting member. Longitudinally offset caster w... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5174507 | Gate for irrigation system An irrigation line gate is adapted to be connected between an upstream irrigation line and a downstream irrigation line of a mobile irrigation system to allow lateral movement of the irrigation line past a stationary obstacle in a direction perpendicular ... | 12/29/1992 |
| 4970973 | Row crop planting apparatus for mobile pipe span-and-tower irrigation systems A field planting system for use in conjunction with large span and wheel tower irrigation apparatus to place seed in a field across a number of rows simultaneously. Seed is suspended uniformly in a gel solution and injected into a stream of carrier water.... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4928889 | Watering system for greenhouse A water sprinkling system for greenhouse comprises two horizontal rails and a carriage movably mounted to the rails. A fluid outlet disposed at a substantially midway point along the rails is connected to the carriage by a fluid transfer hose for guiding ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4842204 | Traveling irrigation system This invention is an irrigation system which is mounted on parallel tracks and spans the distance therebetween. The main frame is of the truss type and includes a drive means on each end thereof. Also, a tensioning means is provided to assure perpendicula... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4747540 | Pressure regulated assembly for irrigating at water pressures below 10 psi An assembly for irrigating at water pressure below 10 psi comprising a sprinkler head for discharging water at a desired discharge pressure below 10 psi onto a site to be irrigated, a pressure chamber for delivering a supply of water at a supply flow rate... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4726529 | Irrigation pipe carrier Gated pipe is mounted upon trucks. A chain is provided at each end so that the gated pipe may be towed from one position to another. Tubes are connected to necks on the gated pipe to convey the water from a dry turn row upon the field to be watered. The g... | 02/23/1988 |
| 4676438 | Furrow irrigation bubbler device and spray head conversion assembly utilized therewith An assembly as used with a drop tube of a moving irrigation system which allows the operator to convert from conventional spray mode operation to furrow bubbler operation. The assembly includes a pressure regulator for regulating the pressure of water to ... | 06/30/1987 |
