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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7681509 | Subterranean material dispensing apparatus and method A material dispensing device delivers material directly into the ground. According to one embodiment of the material dispensing device, the device comprises an elongated hollow shaft, a receptacle, a helical flange and on or more openings formed in the shaft or heli... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7568437 | Method and device for dispensing a fertilizer, pesticide, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, chemical, or the like material A method and device for dispensing a predetermined or measured amount of a fertilizer, pesticide, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, chemical, or the like material includes a housing with a plurality of chambers in communication with each other. A plurality of valve... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7370605 | Animal feeding apparatus Gravity flow animal feed dispensing apparatus includes feed supply tubes depending from a bottom wall of a feed storage hopper supported by a frame elevated above ground level. Feed dispensing tubes or a plate are connected to the feed supply tubes and flow control ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7221171 | Enhanced subsurface membrane interface probe (MIP) An enhanced membrane interface probe (MIP) is disclosed including: a modular membrane interface probe (MIP) sensor constructed from a plurality of modular components allowing field serviceable replacement of any malfunctioning components of the plurality of modular ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7128166 | Planting tool A planting tool having a handle, an auger receiver and a basket. The auger receiver has an upper opening and a lower opening. The auger receiver is attached to the handle. The auger receiver is adapted to receive an auger. The basket has an upper opening and a lower... | 10/31/2006 |
| 6976441 | Fertilizer dispensing device A fertilizer dispensing device for dispensing fertilizer from an all-terrain vehicle includes a container having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. An outlet is fluidly coupled to the container. A brack... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966143 | Injection plug assembly A injection plug assembly for insertion internally into a walled structure to permit safe access to and wide distribution of a fluid, liquid or powder spray into that walled structure. The assembly comprises an elongated outer sleeve arranged to pinch any thickness ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6966145 | Fire ant trap A fire ant trap for eradicating fire ants at a mound includes a domed enclosure having a lower rim peripherally engaging the mound and secured thereat by stakes. A tubular auger is threaded at the top end and has a perforated beveled tip that rotates into the top of... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6907319 | System for the application of pesticides A system for the variable rate application of pesticides is provides, comprising a) a vehicle capable of traversing an agricultural production area; b) at least one sensor for attachment to said vehicle for direct sensing plant and/or condition data on said agricult... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6843020 | Fertilizer spike and method and apparatus for inserting same into soil A fertilizer spike is insertable into soil utilizing a tool having prongs. The fertilizer spike comprises a fertilizer body comprised of fertilizer material having a base end with an outer surface that converges toward a tip end, in which at least two channels are f... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6634435 | Water jet weeder, cultivator, root waterer, and aerator A multi-functional water jet weeder, cultivator, root waterer, and soil aerator device comprising a telescopic rod with an inclined handle grip, and having at least two inter-changeable spraying heads of different size with two rows of multiple metal spik... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6220525 | Fire ant eradication apparatus A fire ant eradication apparatus comprises a tubular handle having a first end adapted for attachment to a pressurized water source and a second end. The apparatus further includes a conduit having proximal and distal ends relative to a user with the prox... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6032592 | Hand held motor driven applicators A hand held motor driven applicator (10) for applying liquids including weedicides selectively to undesired plants. The applicator includes a motor (12), and a rotor assembly (22) including a rotatable wick support (41) having one or more applicator wicks... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6029589 | Portable steam weed killing apparatus A portable, steam weed killing apparatus designed to be environmentally friendly, economical, fast acting and used by an individual standing in an upright position. The apparatus is intended for killing weeds and unwanted plants in gardens, flower beds an... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5746021 | Fire ant bait station A fire ant bait station having a body portion including a reservoir defined by an enclosed wall and a floor, with an open-ended internally directed collar defined in the floor. A probe is received within the collar in locked, frictional engagement therewi... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5671887 | High pressure water sprayer A sprayer adapted for use in association with a garden hose, a tree having subterranean roots and liquid fertilizer, the apparatus comprising: a shaft formed in a hollow cylindrical configuration with inboard and outboard ends each including coupling devi... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5558030 | Plant feeder apparatus A plant feeder apparatus includes a rigid support assembly which includes a top end portion, a mid-portion, and a bottom end portion. The bottom end portion is adapted to penetrate soil to a sufficient depth such that the soil is capable of retaining the ... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5503090 | Dry granular fertilizer root feeder A portable fertilizer root feeder for fertilizing plants which fertilizer root feeder operates on the principle of gravity and positioning of an applicator tube in order to regulate the flow of the fertilizer. The fertilizer root feeder includes a portabl... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5461992 | Deep root tree and shrub fertilizer stake drivers A deep root tree and shrub fertilizer stake driver comprising an elongated tube having a hollow circular configuration and having an upper end and a lower end, a plurality of axial slots formed in the tube extending upwardly from the lower end thereof and... | 10/31/1995 |
| 5287994 | Metering liquid dispenser for plants A dispenser is disclosed including a substantially transparent container or reservoir tube and valving for receiving and selectively dispensing metered quantities of liquid such as water to a plant. A bottom end of the tube is supplied with a valve mechan... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5170729 | Fertilizer dispenser with closure at pointed tip A device for dispensing a quantity of granular fertilizer to an underground location. The device consists of an inner and outer tubular section with the inner tube being hollow. Both tubular sections have a lower pointed end and the inner tube is rotatabl... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5040471 | Hand vegetable transplanter with assembly for varying quantity of liquid dispensed. Apparatus (10) for transplanting of vegetables or other plants is provided which eliminates stoop labor while properly placing plants (142) within earth openings (84); at the same time, a measured quantity of liquid (42) is delivered to the opening (84). ... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4964472 | Weed remover A weed remover (14) for eradicating, killing, collecting and dispensing weeds without the user having to touch the soil or weeds comprises a frame (22), a handle (16), a foot bar (34), a digging blade (36), a vacuum inlet tube (40), a vacuum blower (86), ... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4850291 | Movable type of device for fertilizing the soil by piercing a nozzle into the same A movable type of device for fertilizing the soil by piercing a nozzle into the same comprises a moving support which is adapted to lift, retain and move a device for fertilizing the soil by piercing a nozzle into the same. This device comprises a nozzle ... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4800827 | Apparatus and improved method for dispensing matter into the ground An improved apparatus for dispensing matter into the ground having a rod, and a body conduit terminating at one end into a funnel and terminating at another end into a body aperture. The rod is slidably disposed within the body aperture and the body condu... | 01/31/1989 |
| 4775104 | Mixing and spray directing device A hand held device for directing water soluble insecticide or the like on growing plants by use of a directable hand held source of water under pressure. A quantity of water soluble insecticide fertilizer, plant food or the like in the form of a solid bar... | 10/04/1988 |
| 4760805 | Applicator apparatus and method Apparatus for dispensing matter into the ground having a rod, and a body conduit terminating at one end into a funnel and terminating at another end into a body aperture. The rod is slidably disposed within the body aperture and the body conduit. A sleeve... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4658738 | Apparatus and process for treating soil used for cultivation Apparatus and method for breaking up soil and introducing a substrate into the broken up soil. The substrate is contained in a reservoir. A series of pneumatic cylinders acting in timed sequence function to first open a rapid-closing valve for introducing... | 04/21/1987 |
| 4624194 | Probe for breaking and injecting soil The apparatus is intended for the breaking of ground used for the cultivation of plants with a probe, whereby by means of a rapid closing valve compressed air and by means of an injector valve a substance may be introduced into the soil in an impact like ... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4395959 | Hand apparatus for continuous injection of chemically-impregnated filament A new apparatus for the application of liquid chemicals to soil is disclosed. A hand tool opens a slit in the soil by means of an injector blade and places a chemical-laden filament in the slit. The chemical-laden filament is dispensed from a floating spo... | 08/02/1983 |
| 4290374 | Hand-held and operated seeder apparatus A hand-held and operated seeder apparatus is provided which is capable of carrying and spreading seed and the like to selected lawn areas. This operation is accomplished by securing the lower end of a storage handle to a cup member. When the apparatus is ... | 09/22/1981 |
| 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 |
