US3584787A
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Spray mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-08-12
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1988-08-12
Abstract
Abstract An open framework is pivotally supported on a tractor or the like, and power operated means is connected therewith for adjusting the position of the framework. A supply tank is connected with a plurality of nozzles adjustably mounted on the framework. The framework defines a plurality of plant gathering spaces, said spray nozzles being adapted to spray plants disposed within such gathering spaces. A plurality of spray receiving means are mounted on the framework and positioned to receive spray from the various spray nozzles. These spray receiving means are connected with storage tank means supported by the framework.
Inventors
- 👤 J W Thomason
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:21
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M7/00; A01M7/005; A01M7/0064; B; B05; B05B; B05B14/00; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
Spray mechanism comprising a framework, said framework defining plant gathering spaces, spray means supported by said framework for discharging a spray on plants within said plant gathering spaces, said spray means including a plurality of nozzles supported on said framework in spaced relationship to one another, spray receiving means supported nd positioned to receive spray from said spray means, said spray receiving means comprising a plurality of hollow means each of which is positioned to receive spray from one of said spray nozzles, said plants gathering spaces defined by parts of said framework which taper toward one another from front to rear of said framework.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
Spray mechanism comprising a framework, said framework defining plant gathering spaces, spray means supported by said framework for discharging a spray on plants within said plant gathering spaces, said spray means including a plurality of nozzles supported on said framework in spaced relationship to one another, spray receiving means supported nd positioned to receive spray from said spray means, said spray receiving means comprising a plurality of hollow means each of which is positioned to receive spray from one of said spray nozzles, said plants gathering spaces defined by parts of said framework which taper toward one another from front to rear of said framework.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, including support means, said framework being pivotally supported by said support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, including power operated means operatively connected with said framework for moving said framework.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including a supply tank for holding a supply of liquid to be discharged from said spray means, and pump means operatively associated with said supply tank and said spray meanS for feeding liquid from said tank to said spray means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein each of said spray receiving means includes a baffle for preventing liquid received from said spray nozzles from overflowing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1, including storage tank means supported by said framework, and conduit means interconnecting said spray receiving means with said storage tank.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |