Patent ID: 6640731
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: A01B,A01C

Abstract:
A seed boot for depositing a seed within a furrow comprising:a synclinal shape housing extending to a forward point, at least one furrow forming wing having an outer surface extending downwards and inwards from said housing and an inner surface extending downwards and inwards from said housing such that said outer surface and said inner surface oppose each other and converge from opposing side edges of a forward lower surface of said wing wherein one of said side edges of said forward lower surface of said wing is a furrow forming edge; at least one wear resistant leading insert secured to at least a portion of said forward lower surface of said wing and in juxtaposition to said furrow forming edge of said wing; and at least one wear resistant trailing insert secured to at least a portion of said forward lower surface of said wing and in juxtaposition to said furrow forming edge, and wherein said wear resistant leading insert is positioned in front of and in juxtaposition to said wear resistant trailing insert.