Patent ID: 6973884
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: A01C

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for applying slurry fertilizer in a furrow beneath the surface of soil comprising; a mounting frame having a forward end and a rear end; a main shank mounted at a first end to said mounting frame for rotation about a horizontal axis and extending rearwardly and downwardly, defining a curvature and having a distal end located adjacent said surface of said soil; a spring mounted to said mounting frame at one end and to said main shank at a second location to cushion said main shank; a sweep shank having a width no greater than approximately one-half inch transverse to the direction of travel of said apparatus, and defining a tapered leading edge, and a nose extending along a lower portion of said leading edge of said sweep shank, a lower, frontal surface of said nose being generally blunt and upright to break said soil at the bottom of said furrow without raising soil substantially, said leading edge extending above said generally blunt surface for parting soil to form said furrow; a sweep carried by said sweep shank and including left and right side wings extending in a substantially horizontal plane for creating left and right lateral fissures; and a slurry delivery tube extending behind said sweep shank and pivotally mounted thereto for delivery of slurry into the formed furrow, said slurry flowing into said lateral fissures.