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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8015933 | Apparatus with double-shoot single pass implement A planting unit for depositing fertilizer and seed in a single pass, double shoot manner includes a rotating disc that cuts a furrow in a planting surface and a trailing seed boot, having a cutting edge, that cuts a vertically and horizontally offset trench in the f... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7814847 | Seed boot for double-shoot disc opener A planting unit for depositing fertilizer and seed in a single pass, double shoot manner includes a rotating disc that cuts a furrow in a planting surface and a trailing seed boot, having a cutting edge, that cuts a vertically and horizontally offset trench in the f... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7395770 | Agricultural additive dispensing apparatus A ground working apparatus for dispensing an agricultural additive to the soil is provided. The apparatus is mounted to a tool bar that is operable to be towed across an agricultural field. The apparatus includes a coulter blade in combination with a knife element, ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7213523 | Agricultural additive dispensing apparatus A ground working apparatus for dispensing an agricultural additive to the soil is provided. The apparatus is mounted to a tool bar that is operable to be towed across an agricultural field. The apparatus includes a coulter blade in combination with a knife element, ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7121216 | Liquid distribution apparatus for distributing liquid into a seed furrow 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... | 10/17/2006 |
| 6973885 | Mobile subterranean aerator and deep root stimulator A mobile treatment system for subterraneously aerating and stimulating root zones with a probe. Suitable controls enable the operator to mix liquid root stimulator solution within a storage tank, and then pump it into the ground through the probe. A motor-driven air... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6892656 | Seed planting assembly and liquid application device for same A planning assembly and liquid application device for same having a furrow opening mechanism, a frame including a seed guide, a seed tube for directing seeds into a furrow, a liquid source, a liquid delivery conduit having a delivery end, and a furrow closing mechan... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6763773 | Liquid distribution apparatus for distributing liquid into a seed furrow 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 furro... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6302040 | In-line sub-surface seeding, fertilizing and watering device A sub-surface seeding, fertilizing and watering device includes an opening blade having first and second sides extending between a leading edge and an aft edge. The opening blade has an upper surface and a lower surface extending between upper and lower e... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6182587 | In-line sub-surface seeding, fertilizing and watering device A sub-surface seeding, fertilizing and watering device includes an opening blade. The opening blade has first and second sides extending between a leading edge and an aft edge on the blade. The first and second sides are generally symmetrical to each othe... | 02/06/2001 |
| 5537942 | Apparatus for simultaneously seeding and fertilizing agricultural crops An apparatus for simultaneously seeding and fertilizing agricultural crops is described which includes a seeding blade having opposed sides, a knife-like leading edge, a trailing edge and a bottom edge. A seed conduit is disposed along the trailing edge o... | 07/23/1996 |
| 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 |
| 4424757 | Fertilizing method and applicator for concurrently introducing anhydrous ammonia and a phosphoric acid into a furrow The applicator includes a blade member having a forwardly directed cutting edge. Secured to the rear edge of the blade member is a first tube having a horizontal discharge opening at its lower end via which anhydrous ammonia is introduced into a furrow. S... | 01/10/1984 |
| 4141676 | Pump for soil fumigant A method and apparatus are shown for use in mixing agricultural chemicals for placement through an applicator onto the soil. A fumigant is added to anhydrous ammonia in measured amounts as the ammonia is being injected in the field from the applicator und... | 02/27/1979 |
| 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 |