Patent ID: 7942102
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: A01C

Abstract:
1. An extension for use with a planter to interact with seeds distributed from the planter into a seed furrow, the planter including a liquid supply hose coupled with a pump configured to deliver a liquid to the liquid supply hose under pressure, the seed furrow having a centrally located bottom portion and a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first sidewall and second sidewall extending upwardly and outwardly from the centrally located bottom portion of the seed furrow, said extension comprising: an elongate flexible body member defining a generally downwardly and rearwardly sweeping orientation, and also defining an upper segment and a lower segment; the lower segment configured to extend into the seed furrow; a liquid distribution apparatus comprising a distribution channel adapted for fluid communication with the liquid supply hose, the distribution channel including at least one outlet; whereby when the distribution channel is in fluid communication with the liquid supply hose, the at least one outlet is oriented to distribute liquid to the furrow; and a check valve coupled with the liquid distribution apparatus, the check valve being configured to substantially stop the distribution of liquid through the at least one outlet of the liquid distribution apparatus when the liquid is not under pressure by the pump.