Patents by Inventor Juha Sirkkala

Juha Sirkkala has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5765492
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for sowing seeds using compressed-air pulses is provided. The apparatus includes a seed supply, a compressed-air duct extending to a sowing site, a compressed-air pulse producer for sending compressed-air pulses through the duct, and a seed dispenser communicating with the seed supply and the duct. The seed dispenser includes a reciprocating piston having an adjustable seed amount metering space for receiving a quantity of seeds from the seed supply. The piston is also biased toward the duct and has a depressible portion communicating with the duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventor: Juha Sirkkala