Creating slots in a drip line in real time in conjunction with ground placement of the drip line

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9969098
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14722705

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An agricultural implement that includes a slotting mechanism and a slotting actuator is provided. The slotting mechanism is for cutting slots in a drip line in real time in conjunction with ground placement of the drip line. The slotting actuator is for actuating the slotting mechanism. The actuating is controlled by a computer following a slot spacing in a drip line prescription for a field in which a drip line is being placed.

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PTX TRIMBLE LLC10368 WESTMOOR DRIVE WESTMINSTER CO 80021

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cash, Michael Mountain View, US 12 318

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