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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7581350 | Gardening apparatus for shielding desired vegetation and surrounding areas from unwanted contact with a sprayed chemical A gardening apparatus that isolates a targeted plant for spraying of chemicals such as herbicides, while protecting desired vegetation in proximity to the targeted plant. The gardening apparatus can be held and operated in one hand, while the other hand is used to o... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7380730 | Tunnel sprayer for rows of plants Tunnel sprayer for rows of plants, is of the type having opposing shields (S, S′) which substantially cover the whole heights of the opposing sides of at least one row, and which comprise fans (14) to create a flow of air which in delivery travels parallel ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7325995 | Applicator for a dispensing appliance The applicator for a double cartridge includes an adapter for connection to a mixer attached to a double cartridge as well as a dispensing slot, the side of the enclosure that is turned towards the glued substrate forming an angle with the longitudinal axis of the a... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314012 | Method and apparatus for splitting, mulching, and leveling soil beds for planting Apparatus is provided for splitting, mulching, and leveling soil beds for planting. The apparatus adapts to changes in contour and elevation of a soil bed to insure that seeds are planted at equivalent depths along the length of the bed. The apparatus includes a tra... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7293399 | High pressure foliage remover A system for performing several functions in caring for crops such as vines grown in rows uses a high pressure water jet to selectively prune, thin shoots and remove leaves from growing crops. Water jet size, pressure, movement and position relative to the crops are... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290485 | Method for re-hydrating dry crop with steam during the baling process A steam generator is controlled for applying steam for re-hydrating dry crop during the baling process so as to raise the temperature of the crop being treated with steam by an amount which is within a desired range known to result in bales of crop of good quality. | 11/06/2007 |
| 7263210 | Method and system for volume-specific treatment of ground and plants The invention relates to a method and system for volume-specific treatment of ground and plants as required. The aim of the invention is to improve a method and system as above, such that the distribution of plants is scanned with complete spatial coverage and the t... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261032 | Using an estimated heat output value of a direct-fired steam generator in controlling water flow to maintain a desired constant steam temperature A direct-fired steam generator used for supplying steam for re-hydrating dry crop during baling is controlled so as to produce a desired constant steam temperature output by collecting data from which the heat output of the steam generator can be calculated and usin... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7243459 | Method of cultivation and components for use therewith A method and components for cultivation of plant materials. The components include enhanced berms, a confined irrigation/fertigation system, field and plant sensors, a plant support system, overcovering structure and a protective collar. Each of these components use... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7210188 | Grout cleaning sponge A sponge for cleaning grout that occupies the concave spaces between tiles has a cleaning surface that includes a plurality of rows of elongate convexities. In a first embodiment, the convexities are linear in configuration, are disposed in parallel relation to one ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7188450 | Use of within-field-element-size CV for improved nutrient fertilization in crop production A method for in-season macro and micronutrient application based on predicted yield potential, coefficient of variation, and a nutrient response index. The inventive method includes the steps of: determining a nutrient response index for a field; determining the nor... | 03/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7081611 | Selective weed discrimination An apparatus (22) for selectively discriminating vegetation or plant matter (28) comprises a light emitting means (24), a light sensing means (30) and a distance sensing means (34). The light emitting means generates a beam of ligh... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7077070 | High clearance fertilizer application system An application system for applying nitrogen to the soil. The system is a tool bar provided with a plurality of long arms, coupled to disks. Coupled behind the disks is a nitrogen dispensing system, coupled to a large fluid tank on a vehicle. By utilizing a high clea... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6979578 | Process endpoint detection method using broadband reflectometry A method of determining a parameter of interest during processing of a patterned substrate includes obtaining a measured net reflectance spectrum resulting from illuminating at least a portion of the patterned substrate with a light beam having a broadband spectrum,... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6952876 | Plant clipper with chemical dispenser A clipper and herbicide or other chemical dispenser comprises a pair of pivotal handle members that are squeezed together to operate a shear mechanism and a chemical dispenser that dispenses chemical directly on the end of the cut stem after the stem has been cut. P... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951073 | Transportable, positionable, directional insect control system A transportable, positionable, directionable insect control system comprising a frame supported on one or more wheels for movement over the underlying surface and a handle for use in positioning the insect control system. A tank is mounted on the frame and a pump is... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6947810 | System for automated monitoring and maintenance of crops including sensors and emitters associated with plants A system for automating the growing of crops, such as grapevines. Combinations of data from sensors local to a vineyard, and from optional remote stations and sensors, is combined with a control system to accurately control the dispensing of water and chemicals such... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6926092 | Hydraulic tiller assembly A tiller assembly includes a tine assembly that is rotatably connected to a tiller body and the tine assembly includes at least one tine for use in tilling associated soil. A hydraulic system is operatively connected to the tine assembly and includes a hydraulic pum... | 08/09/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6862083 | System and method for accurately characterizing and mapping agricultural plants and foliage A lazer rangefinder employs time-of-flight measurements for providing high resolution when measuring range and intensity in a system for accurately mapping and classifying agriculture foliage. Profiles and parameters of the foliage and trees are measured and calcula... | 03/01/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6637151 | Spray shield assembly A spray shield assembly for providing an expandable spray shield connectable to a variety of sprayer types. The spray shield assembly includes a shield member having an accordion section to permit expanding a length of the shield member. The spray shield ... | 10/28/2003 |
| 6606820 | Spraying apparatus for agricultural chemicals A spraying apparatus for spraying agricultural chemicals over shrubbery and small size trees and plants in early stages of their growth positioned in arrays with empty areas therebetween, has a storage for an agricultural chemicals to be sprayed, a sprayi... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6594950 | Method and apparatus for applying a growth regulating composition to a cotton crop A wick applicator for applying agricultural liquid chemicals to crops, weeds and other vegetation. The wick applicator includes an elongated tube for holding and dispensing liquid chemicals. An air inlet extends from the tube and is communicatively open t... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6505437 | Weed and plant pests control apparatus and method A method of destroying or controlling unwanted vegetation and agricultural pests is disclosed. The method produces a jet stream of treatment fluid, being mixed combustion gas and superheated or dry steam for application to thermally destroy unwanted veget... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6443365 | Discriminating ground vegetation in agriculture A method and device for discriminating different types of ground vegetation in agriculture is disclosed in which an artificial source (24) of electromagnetic radiation is employed for directing a beam (26) of radiation onto the vegetation. A sensor assemb... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6402063 | Head for spraying apparatus A spray head for a spraying apparatus comprising a body formed as a conduit leading from an inlet end to a discharge end at which it forms a discharge pattern. A high velocity stream of air is injected into the head at its inlet end and flows through the ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6334578 | Spray hood assembly A spray hood assembly for containing the spray mist of pesticides or other liquid agricultural chemicals in an application area as the pesticide or other liquid is applied to soil or vegetation. In a preferred embodiment, the spray hood assembly includes ... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6286250 | Method and apparatus for applying a growth regulating composition to a cotton crop A wick applicator for applying agricultural liquid chemicals to crops, weeds and other vegetation. The wick applicator includes an elongated tube for holding and dispensing liquid chemicals An air inlet extends from the tube and is communicatively open to... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6276617 | Agricultural liquid application nozzle, system, and method A spraying nozzle, system, and associated methods for applying a liquid to foliage are provided. A container having an opening supplies liquid to be sprayed to a nozzle that includes a spray tip at an upstream end. The nozzle is made of an inert material,... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6209257 | Spraying apparatus for agricultural chemicals A spraying apparatus for spraying agricultural chemicals over shrubbery and small size arborous trees and plants in early stages of their growth positioned in arrays with empty areas therebetween, the spraying apparatus has a storage for an agricultural c... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6128850 | Disposable-herbicide applicator for weed-cutting blades A disposable-herbicide wafer (13) with adhesive backing for attachment (15) to vegetation-cutting blades including those of weeding tools, anvil-type pruning shears, lawn mowers, grass whips and other devices that remove brush, weeds and other unwanted ve... | 10/10/2000 |
| 6065244 | Plant spray shield method A plant spray shield for spraying a plant with a chemical, such as a weed killer, has a generally funnel shaped body having an elongated slot extending along one side thereof to allow elongated plant stems and leaves to be inserted into the funnel shaped ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6018907 | Apparatus for application of chemical treatment to plants An apparatus for the application of a liquid chemical treatment to plants in a field. The apparatus includes a movable framework and first and second spaced-apart depending portions mounted upon the framework for providing a space extending longitudinally... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5987862 | Apparatus and method for simultaneously topping and applying a precision application of sucker control chemicals to tobacco and other row crops An apparatus for simultaneously topping and precisely applying sucker control chemicals to tobacco plants and for related uses wherein the apparatus comprises a housing wherein the front and bottom of the housing are open. A blower is positioned in the to... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5983559 | Apparatus for cultivating turf by high-pressure liquid injection An apparatus for cultivating turf by high-pressure liquid injection comprises a plurality of frames 5 being arranged in parallel, a plurality of nozzles 2 being mounted on and along said frames 5 perpendicularly to the axis 5L thereof so as to be rotatabl... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5946851 | Weed killing method and apparatus A weed killing apparatus comprises a hollow chamber (1) having an air inlet and an open end forming a hot air outlet (4), an apparatus which blows air through the chamber to exit the open end thereof, heater (5) in the chamber (1) for heating the air pass... | 09/07/1999 |
