Abstract: The present invention provides a system for applying a chemical, such as an herbicide, to a surface. A chemical reservoir stores a quantity of the chemical for dispensation to the surface. A flow control unit in fluid communication with the chemical reservoir has a conduit in which the chemical flows. The flow control unit is adjustable to control the rate of chemical flow in the conduit. At least one wiper assembly is in fluid communication with the flow control unit. The wiper assembly includes at least one wick sheet which receives and absorbs the chemical received from the flow control unit and applies the chemical to the surface via a wiping action.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 18, 2002
Date of Patent:
October 12, 2004
Assignee:
DuBois Growers, Inc.
Inventors:
Wayne DuBois, Mark DuBois, Brett DuBois, Monte DuBois
Abstract: The present invention provides a system for applying a chemical, such as an herbicide, to a surface. A chemical reservoir stores a quantity of the chemical for dispensation to the surface. A flow control unit in fluid communication with the chemical reservoir has a conduit in which the chemical flows. The flow control unit is adjustable to control the rate of chemical flow in the conduit. At least one wiper assembly is in fluid communication with the flow control unit. The wiper assembly includes at least one wick sheet which receives and absorbs the chemical received from the flow control unit and applies the chemical to the surface via a wiping action.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 16, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 20, 2002
Assignee:
Dubois Growers, Inc.
Inventors:
Wayne DuBois, Mark DuBois, Brett DuBois, Monte DuBois
Abstract: The present invention provides a system for applying a chemical, such as an herbicide, to a surface. A chemical reservoir stores a quantity of the chemical for dispensation to the surface. A flow control unit in fluid communication with the chemical reservoir has a conduit in which the chemical flows. The flow control unit is adjustable to control the rate of chemical flow in the conduit. At least one wiper assembly is in fluid communication with the flow control unit. The wiper assembly includes at least one wick sheet which receives and absorbs the chemical received from the flow control unit and applies the chemical to the surface via a wiping action.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 16, 2001
Publication date:
July 18, 2002
Applicant:
DuBois Growers, Inc.
Inventors:
Wayne DuBois, Mark DuBois, Brett DuBois, Monte DuBois