Seed treatment device with improved fluid application

US20130273236A1Inactive Publication Date: 2013-10-17BAYER CROPSCI LP
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
BAYER CROPSCI LP
Publication Date
2013-10-17
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A seed treater provides enhanced seed coating capabilities and performance. The seed and / or treatment fluid may be heated for improving vaporization and absorption by the seed. Air may be injected in the seed treater to provide heat, dehumidified air, and to provide vaporization enhancement, and component cleaning functions. The functions may be controlled by a control processor based on recipes and may be changed dependent upon sensed or input environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.
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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 624,668, filed Apr. 16, 2012, entitled SEED TREATER WITH IMPROVED FLUID APPLICATION MEANS, said application being hereby fully incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for surface treatment of seeds. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device for surface treatment of seeds having an improved fluid application means.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Seeds that are planted for agricultural and other purposes are often treated prior to planting. The treatments may accomplish many different purposes including deterrence or prevention of insect and other anima pests that would target sown or newly germinated seed for attack. These animals may directly cause damage to the seed or may introduce one or more pathogens, including viruses, directly into the seed. Treatments may also target bacteria, molds and fungus...

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