Fluid sprinkling – spraying – and diffusing – Conduit or nozzle attached irrigation-type decelerator
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-05
2005-04-05
Nguyen, Dinh Q. (Department: 3752)
Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
Conduit or nozzle attached irrigation-type decelerator
C239S547000, C239S549000, C239S562000, C239S069000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06874707
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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Carpenter & Kulas LLP
Kulas Charles J.
Nguyen Dinh Q.
Terra Spase
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