Measuring and testing – Instrument proving or calibrating
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-08
2006-08-08
Garber, Charles (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Instrument proving or calibrating
C073S865900
Reexamination Certificate
active
07086269
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method of testing seed singulation of a seed meter. The apparatus includes a frame which supports the seed meter to be tested above a track within which is disposed a continuous flighted belt. A drive system is provided to drive the flighted belt and the seed meter at a preselected speed and seed discharge rate, respectively. In operation, seeds supplied to the seed meter are dispensed by the seed meter in its normal mode of operation onto the moving flighted belt. A sensor disposed along the path of travel of the belt detects the seeds within each passing cell. A computer records and registers data relevant to the singulation accuracy and efficiency of the seed meter.
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Dunlap Don L.
Plattner Chad E.
Sauder Derek A.
Sauder Gregg A.
Garber Charles
Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.
Oppold Thomas J.
Precision Planting, Inc.
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