Patent ID: 8210445
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: A01G,B05B,Y02A,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for modifying an existing mobile irrigation system for the purpose of providing drip irrigation, comprising the steps of: a) removing existing sprinkler heads from said mobile irrigation system, said mobile irrigation system including a supply pipe that extends outwardly from a liquid source; and, b) connecting a horizontal liquid distribution system to a plurality of drop line assemblies connected to said supply line to allow a horizontally uniformly spaced drip of liquid at a desired distance from the ground, said horizontal liquid distribution system including a substantially vertical hose connected to a plurality of horizontally disposed distribution pipes, said horizontally disposed distribution pipes having spaced openings without spray nozzles for providing said spaced drip, wherein said horizontally disposed distribution pipes are positioned substantially parallel to the supply pipe.