Patent ID: 7213997
Filing Date: 2007-05-08
Classification: A01M,B05C

Abstract:
1. An herbicide applicator assembly for applying herbicide to a treatment area, comprising: a frame; a hollow and undriven contact roller rotatably coupled to the frame for applying herbicide to the treatment area; the roller having a non-absorbent rolling contact outer surface for rolling contact with the treatment area and an interior; said surface having a plurality of apertures therethrough extending to the roller interior; a reservoir distinct from said roller and having un-pressurized herbicide therein; a discharge port disposed in the roller interior for supply of herbicide thereto; said discharge port receiving said herbicide in an un-pressurized fashion and supplying the same to the roller interior; wherein the treatment area receives the herbicide via the roller interior and said apertures via direct contact with said rolling contact outer surface of said contact roller.