Apparatus for preparing soil for the placement of seed and...

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2005-07-05

2005-07-05

Batson, Victor (Department: 3671)

Planting

Drilling

Furrow opener

C172S559000, C172S561000, C172S562000, C172S604000, C111S169000, C111S052000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06912963

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for preparing soil for the placement therein of at least one of seed and fertilizer. A frame is provided with there being first structure on the frame for penetrating the soil to create an opening for at least one of seed and fertilizer as the frame is advanced in a travel direction. A second structure is provided on the frame at least partially downstream of the first structure for at least one of a) stripping soil clods from the first structure and b) loosening soil downstream of the first structure.

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Farm Journal Article, “Listen to your soil”, pp. 14-15, Jan. 1993.

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