Patent ID: 8291844
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: A01C

Abstract:
1. An extension for use with a planter to interact with seeds distributed from the planter into a seed furrow, the planter including a liquid distribution system fluidly coupled with a pump configured to deliver a liquid to the liquid distribution system under pressure to an outlet end of the liquid distribution system, the seed furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and second sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow, said extension comprising: an elongate flexible body member defining a generally downwardly and rearwardly sweeping orientation, and also defining an upper segment and a lower segment, wherein the lower segment is configured to extend into the seed furrow and the outlet end of the liquid distribution system is arranged on the lower segment; and a check valve coupled with the liquid distribution system and positioned proximate the outlet end, the check valve configured to substantially stop the distribution of liquid through the outlet end of the liquid distribution system when the liquid is not under pressure by the pump.