Patent ID: 7497174
Filing Date: 2009-03-03
Classification: A01C

Abstract:
1. A bracket assembly for supporting seed planting appurtenances in substantial alignment with respect to a seed tube of an agricultural planter, wherein the planter includes a shank portion supporting an opening disc shaft, the seed tube disposed rearwardly of the shaft, said bracket assembly comprising: a shaft mount; a shank mount; a housing having sides spaced to receive a portion of the seed tube therebetween, said housing further including walls defining a cavity in substantial alignment with respect to the seed tube for receiving a resilient tool such that an upper end of said resilient tool is receivably supported in said cavity and wherein a lower end of said resilient tool is disposed rearwardly and in substantial alignment with respect to the seed tube, and wherein said walls further define a passageway through at least a portion of said housing for receiving a liquid conduit.