Fluid sprinkling – spraying – and diffusing – With cutoff or flow varying means operated by means...
Reexamination Certificate
2003-07-23
2009-02-10
Nguyen, Dinh Q (Department: 3752)
Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
With cutoff or flow varying means operated by means...
C239S069000, C239S071000, C239S542000, C047S048500, C047S001700
Reexamination Certificate
active
07487925
ABSTRACT:
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 as insecticides, disease prevention fungicides and fertilizers. The materials are dispensed through a multiple channel conduit which allows conflicting, or incompatible, types of materials to be transported through a common assembly. Sensors are attached to the conduit so that the placement of sensors can occur simultaneously with the laying of the conduit. This approach also ensures correct placement and spacing of the sensors with respect to each plant, or plant area, to be monitored and treated.
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Kulas Charles J.
Nguyen Dinh Q
Trellis IP Law Group, PC
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