Patent ID: 11903376
Assignee: SPRING RUN SERVICES, LLC
Field: Other special machines (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC A  B | IPC A  B

Claim 3:
4. A method of converting an agricultural sprayer to a dual applicator machine, said method comprising the steps of:
a. selecting said agricultural sprayer, said agricultural sprayer comprising:
i. a frame;
ii. a cab engaged with said frame;
iii. an engine engaged with said frame;
iv. a pair of front wheels engaged with said frame;
v. a pair of rear wheels engaged with said frame;
vi. a boom engaged with said frame;
vii. a fuel tank in fluid communication with said engine;
viii. a hydraulic system having a volumetric capacity;
ix. a rinse tank positioned between said cab and said engine;
x. a storage compartment positioned between said cab and said engine; and,
xi. a liquid product delivery system configured to provide and dispense a liquid product from a position on said boom, wherein said liquid product delivery system provides a liquid product below said boom from an outlet;

b. removing said rinse tank from said agricultural sprayer;
c. removing said storage compartment from said agricultural sprayer;
d. positioning a dry product tank on a frame of said agricultural sprayer in a position vacated by said rinse tank and said storage compartment, wherein a dry product meter system is in fluid communication with said dry product tank;
e. repositioning said fuel tank to a rearward position on said dual applicator machine;
f. increasing said volumetric capacity of said hydraulic system;
g. providing a blower in fluid communication with said dry product meter system; and,
h. providing a dry product delivery tube along a portion of said boom, wherein said dry product delivery tube is in fluid communication with said dry product meter system.