US3612356A
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Apparatus for spraying turf and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-01
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1989-04-01
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for spraying a predetermined mixture of liquid chemicals onto turf and the like. A small size panel truck is provided with a plurality of containers for housing liquid chemicals, a means for automatically mixing the chemicals in accordance with a predetermined selection, means for connecting an external water supply to the vehicle, and means for introducing chemicals into the water which is then ultimately applied to the turf or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 James B Mcvey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M7/00; A01M7/0089; A01M7/0092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
An apparatus for applying liquid chemicals to turf and the like comprising in combination means for storing a quantity of water, means for introducing water into said storing means while said apparatus is being utilized to apply liquid chemicals to the turf, a plurality of vented containers for housing liquid chemicals therein, a mixing container coupled to each of said vented containers for mixing liquid chemicals therein, means for introducing the liquid chemicals contained in said vented containers to said mixing container, means for mixing the liquid chemicals in said mixing container, proportioning means coupled to said storing means and said mixing container for blending predetermined amounts of water and mixed liquid chemicals, means for removing the water from said storing means and introducing said water into said proportioning means, and means for applying the water in combination with the liquid chemicals introduced therein to the turf.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
An apparatus for applying liquid chemicals to turf and the like comprising in combination means for storing a quantity of water, means for introducing water into said storing means while said apparatus is being utilized to apply liquid chemicals to the turf, a plurality of vented containers for housing liquid chemicals therein, a mixing container coupled to each of said vented containers for mixing liquid chemicals therein, means for introducing the liquid chemicals contained in said vented containers to said mixing container, means for mixing the liquid chemicals in said mixing container, proportioning means coupled to said storing means and said mixing container for blending predetermined amounts of water and mixed liquid chemicals, means for removing the water from said storing means and introducing said water into said proportioning means, and means for applying the water in combination with the liquid chemicals introduced therein to the turf.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means for introducing water into said storing means comprises a flexible hose of a length sufficient to connect the machine to a supply of water, a cylindrical member upon which said flexible hose is wound, and means for rotating said cylindrical member so that said flexible hose may be wound thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means for applying the water in combination with the liquid chemicals to the turf comprises a flexible hose, a cylindrical member upon which said flexible hose is wound, means for rotating said cylindrical member so that said flexible hose may be wound thereon, and spray means attached to the free end of said flexible hose,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said spray means comprises a wheeled vehicle, an elongated tubular member attached to said free end of said flexible hose, said elongated tubular member being fixedly attached to said wheeled vehicle and having a nozzle on the open end thereof directed toward the turf.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 4, whIch further includes a valve mounted on said elongated tubular member for regulating the amount of fluid flow therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means for introducing the liquid chemicals contained in said vented containers to said mixing container comprises a plurality of tubular conduits interconnecting each of said vented containers with said mixing container, and pumping means interposed in each of said tubular conduits to pump the liquid from each of said vented containers to said mixing container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus of claim 6 which further includes an adjustable electrical timing means connected to each of said pumping means and a flow control means interposed in each of said tubular conduits thereby providing means for introducing predetermined quantities of said liquid chemicals into said mixing container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said means for removing the water from said storing means comprises a tubular conduit interconnecting said storing means with said applying means, and a pumping means interposed in said tubular conduit to pump the liquid from said storing means to said applying means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said mixing means comprises a pumping means having an inlet and discharge end, a first tubular conduit connecting said inlet end to said mixing container, and a second tubular conduit connecting said discharge end to said mixing container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said proportioning means comprises an injector means for intermittently injecting predetermined quantities of the mixed liquid chemicals into the water.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |