Abstract: Described herein are implements and applicators for placement of fluid applications with respect to agricultural plants of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a fluid applicator for applying fluids to plants in rows in a field includes a frame, a coulter connected to the frame and disposed to open a trench between the rows of plants, and at least one application member connected to the frame or to the coulter and disposed to apply fluid to a rhizosphere of the plants.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a kit for assembling a disposable applicator for inserting an implant, in particular a rod-like implant containing an active substance, under the skin of a human or animal, the kit comprising a first component, in turn comprising a main housing part providing a handle for grasping and maneuvering the applicator, a cannula, and a cannula holder mounted in the main housing part, the main housing part having an opening which allows introduction of an implant into the proximal end of the cannula or the cannula holder, and, a second component for closing said opening, in turn comprising a second housing part and a rod attached to or forming an integral whole with the second housing part and mountable inside the cannula or the cannula holder.

Abstract: Systems and methods for delivering multiple ocular implants to reduce intraocular pressure are disclosed. The ocular implants can be implanted at multiple sites within a single human eye without requiring removal of the delivery apparatus from the eye. A system for delivering multiple ocular implants can include at least two implants preloaded within a delivery device and configured to be implanted within the eye, a metering device configured to transfer energy to the implants for delivery at selected locations within the eye, wherein the metering device is configured to meter a variable amount of energy for each implant delivery event in the eye. The system can further include an injector mechanism configured to serially engage and drive each of the implants.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand held, seed planting device for use by individuals. It is comprised of a soil probe for insertion into the earth, a seed feed conduit, and a movable clearing rod that slides through the soil probe. The clearing rod is used to clean the probe and embed the seeds in the earth. An adjustable depth gauge on the probe allows for the consistent, measured insertion of the seeds into the soil without stooping.

Abstract: An apparatus including a planar support tray mounting a series of seed containers therethrough. The containers may optionally include a removable lid providing a lip to contain seed within the containers. Further, a funnel integrally secured to the support defines an axis orthogonally aligned relative to the support and in communication with an elongate conduit directed downwardly, with a link member orthogonally mounted to the conduit, with the link member integrally mounted at its other end to an arcuate, concave leg brace, wherein the leg brace may optionally include a flexible strap member for securement about the leg to assist in securing and aligning the organization in use. A plurality of further straps secure the organization about the waist and neck of an individual.

Abstract: The mini seeder comprises an open receptacle which has a rim and a top surface provided with a seed discharge orifice. A substantially U-shaped partition around the orifice divides the top surface into a seed-transfer channel within the partition, and a seed-storage area which is externally of the partition. A discharge-and-guide tube extends downwardly from the orifice. A boss surrounds the lower end of the tube. A nearly semi-cylindrical tine outwardly-projects from the lower end of the boss.

Abstract: A metered seed planting apparatus (10) comprising a shoe unit (11); a pivoted seed hopper unit (12); an adjustable seed metering unit (13); a vertically adjustable furrow plow unit (14); a seed bed covering unit (15); and, a wheeled marking unit (60); wherein, the apparatus accomplishes the furrowing, planting, and covering of a seed bed, while simultaneously providing visual markings which identify the seeded portions of the seed bed.

Abstract: A powered seed dispenser for uniformly distributing seeds along the ground which includes a handle carrying a powered driven motor and a pivotally mounted seed distributor which is engaged and driven by the powered driven motor, the seed distributor being constructed of a pair of opposed discs, each disc having a pair of inner and outer sidewalls extending transversely therefrom toward its opposing disc, such discs being constructed and arranged to connect together telescopically in such manner as to create an inner metering chamber and an outer dispensing chamber wherein seeds contained inside the metering chamber discharge through openings in the inner sidewalls from the top portion of the volume of seeds, such seeds then falling into the dispensing chamber defined by the outer sidewalls where they are directed and discharged uniformly through dispensing apertures in the outer sidewalls at a point adjacent to the lowermost point of travel of the dispensing apertures.

Abstract: A plate has on its under side a V-shape keel of decreasing depth from end-to-end, a handle mounting on its upper side, and upwardly flared soil flattener at the ends of the plate.

Abstract: A row seed planter for planting seeds in a prepared furrow in home gardens having a ground-engaging wheel-like seed reservoir and dispenser rotatable subassembly rotatably journaled on the lower end of an elongated handle member adapted to be hand-grasped near an upper end thereof and extend upwardly and rearwardly from the rotatable subassembly. The rotatable subassembly includes a rigid flat annular ground-engaging disc member having a large diameter center hole therethrough, a seed housing shell structure defining a seed chamber of predetermined capacity communicating with the center hole, a seed elevating disc fixed to the opposite side of the ground-engaging disc member from the seed chamber forming an opposite side closure wall for the center hole, and a single apertured seed discharge disc plate mounted closely adjacent the seed elevating disc and restrained against rotation relative to the handle member.

Abstract: A garden tool which serves as an ordinary hand operated plow but can be converted to a seed planter and fertilizer or to a wheelbarrow. The seed planter attachment has a plow point for opening a furrow, a seed and fertilizer dispenser and a device for covering the furrow. The moving parts of the planter are driven by a drag wheel and belt arrangement which also serves to pack down the loose dirt over the planted seeds.