Patent ID: 7726585
Filing Date: 2010-06-01
Classification: A01C,A01M,A61L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A chemical distribution system, comprising: a residential home; a yard in an exposed area adjacent to the residential home including a fence, gate, shrub, tree, swimming pool, patio, garden, grass area, play area, and concrete pad; a hollow tubing disposed around each of a plurality of target areas in the yard including the fence, shrub, tree, garden, and grass area, the tubing transporting a chemical solution selected from the group consisting of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, animal retardants, and vegetation pre-emergence, the tubing being made of a chemical resistant material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polyurethane, nylon, and polypropylene, with a pressure rating of at least sixty pounds per square inch, the tubing having an inside diameter ranging from one-eighth inch to three-fourth inch and an outside diameter ranging from one-fourth inch to one inch, the tubing having a plurality of openings cut through its wall structure at selected points in accordance with government regulations and manufacturer's recommendations and corresponding to each of the plurality of target areas, the tubing including a plurality of “Y” and elbow couplings for changing direction of the tubing to cover the plurality of target areas, the tubing being routed up and down structures that extend vertically above ground secured with pressure-fit clamps and otherwise laid above ground; a plurality of spray nozzles inserted into the openings in the tubing for distributing the chemical solution to the selected target areas, the spray nozzles being circular in shape, made of non-corrosive metal and having adjustable flow rates and spray patterns; a truck for transporting the chemical solution to the residential home, the truck including a hose for transporting the chemical solution to the tubing; first and second junction boxes disposed below ground in a front area of the residential home; a first pressure regulator connected to the tubing within the first junction box for regulating pressure of the chemical solution; a first hook-up port disposed within the first junction box and having an output connected to a first end of the tubing, the first hook-up port including a lever arm which lays horizontal within the junction box when not in use and rotates ninety degrees to a vertical position so that a fitting on an end of the lever arm extends above ground when connected to the hose from the truck; a second hook-up port disposed within the second junction box and having an output connected to a second end of the tubing, the second hook-up port including a lever arm which lays horizontal within the junction box when not in use and rotates ninety degrees to a vertical position so that a fitting on an end of the lever arm extends above ground when connected to the hose from the truck, wherein the first and second hook-up ports form a closed system to equalize pressure and distribution of the chemical solution; a second pressure regulator coupled in a portion of the tubing which is located in a rear portion of the yard for regulating pressure of the chemical solution; and a booster pump coupled in a portion of the tubing which is located in the rear portion of the yard for increasing the pressure of the chemical solution.