Control method and apparatus for liquid distributor
Patent 4530463 Issued on July 23, 1985. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 5, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 5, 2002. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/405323 filed on 08/05/1982US Classes:239/71, WITH SIGNALS, INDICATORS, RECORDERS, METERS OR CHANGEABLE EXHIBITORS239/155, Operational means interconnected with ground traverse239/76WITH PRESSURE OR FLOW EQUALIZATION MEANS TO PLURAL DISTRIBUTORSExaminersPrimary: Kashnikow, AndresAssistant: Malpede, Scott D. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA01M 7/00 (20060101)B05B 9/04 (20060101) B05B 9/06 (20060101) AbstractA liquid sprayer has a tank for storing liquid, a boom supporting spraying nozzles, and a pump and liquid control system for supply liquid under pressure to the spraying nozzles in a manner that maintains substantially uniform liquid dispensing density independent of the ground speed of the sprayer. A ground speed sensor, a liquid pressure sensor, and a liquid flow meter send signals to a controller to regulate a valve that controls the rate of flow of liquid to the spray nozzles.Other References
Field of SearchHaving traversing motion responsive meansWITH VISCOSITY OR TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE CONTROL MEANS WITH PRESSURE OR FLOW EQUALIZATION MEANS TO PLURAL DISTRIBUTORS Operational means interconnected with ground traverse Ground wheel operated discharge means or controller Plural bars or booms Plural diverse bars or booms Adjustable distributor Plural sections articulated or pivotally mounted Symmetrically disposed outboard of carrier With central section Having means to selectively control discharge paths By programming means WITH SIGNALS, INDICATORS, RECORDERS, METERS OR CHANGEABLE EXHIBITORS | |
