Abstract: Disclosed is an air filtration module for seed planters. The filtration module includes a filter cartridge with a filter media disposed therein. The cartridge is sized and shaped to fit into the stock seed hopper. The filter media is configured to filter out and contain particles of seed coating materials that contain neonicotinoids and/or other airborne contaminants. The filter cartridge can replace the porous seed container wall through which compressed air is discharged out the seed hopper air discharge vent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 22, 2015
Date of Patent:
November 14, 2017
Assignee:
JPS Ag, LLC
Inventors:
Jeffrey David Noack, Peter James Rupert, Stephen Gerard May
Abstract: An air filtration module has a filter cartridge that contains a filter media to filter out and contain current seed treatment products that contain neonicotinoids.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 8, 2014
Publication date:
December 18, 2014
Applicant:
JPS AG, LLC
Inventors:
Jeffrey David NOACK, Peter James RUPERT, Stephen Gerard MAY