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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 18, 2020
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2017
Applicant:
Precision Planting Llc, Tremont, IL (US);
Inventors:
Assignee:
Precision Planting LLC, Tremont, IL (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01C 21/00 (2006.01); A01C 23/02 (2006.01); A01C 7/20 (2006.01); A01C 5/06 (2006.01); A01C 23/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A01C 21/002 (2013.01); A01C 7/20 (2013.01); A01C 21/007 (2013.01); A01C 23/023 (2013.01); A01C 5/064 (2013.01); A01C 23/007 (2013.01);
Abstract
Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring soil properties and applying fertilizer during a planting operation. Various sensors are disposed in ground engaging components for monitoring soil properties. Liquid delivery systems inject liquid into the soil adjacent to the seed planting trench formed by the planter row unit trench opening assembly.