Methods and apparatus for transporting elastomeric emitters and/or manufacturing drip lines

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9883640
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14518774

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Methods and apparatus for transporting or delivering elastomeric emitters and inserting elastomeric emitters into drip line are disclosed herein, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for manufacturing drip line to form an irrigation assembly or system. In one form, the apparatus comprises a feeder, conveyor, emitter drive mechanism and guide bar for insertion into an extruder to bond the elastomeric emitter to an inner surface of the extruded tube. Friction reducing apparatus and methods are further disclosed as well.

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RAIN BIRD CORPORATION970 WEST SIERRA MADRE AVENUE AZUSA CA 91702

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Edris, Mark Richard Glendora, US 24 482
Ensworth, Mark M Orange, US 38 1047
Feith, Raymond P Chino Hills, US 65 1577
Zakarian, Berj Redlands, US 10 203

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