Interchangeably Operable Patents (Class 111/35)
  • Patent number: 4609131
    Abstract: A seed dispensing apparatus includes an upper grain flute housing which mounts a grain flute type seed dispensing system, as well as a lower seed plate housing which mounts a seed plate type dispensing system. Both the flute type dispensing system and the seed plate type dispensing system include respective drive shafts. By selecting and rotating the appropriate one of the drive shafts, the disclosed seed dispensing system can be used either to dispense relatively small seeds via the flute type dispensing system, or relatively large seeds via the seed plate type dispensing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Inventor: James B. Tieben