Pneumatic system and method for a folding toolbar and seed planter assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9554505
APP PUB NO 20160050844A1
SERIAL NO

14466254

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A pneumatic manifold is provided for a folding toolbar for use with seed planters having pneumatic seed metering devices. The manifold is formed within the tubular center section and opposite folding wings of the toolbar. A flexible coupler is provided at each wing hinge juncture to provide air flow through the toolbar wings and the center section, while allowing the toolbar to fold and unfold between the transport and field positions.

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  • HARVEST INTERNATIONAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Friesen, Byron J Storm Lake, US 6 13
Friesen, Garry D Storm Lake, US 14 193
Sivinski, Jeffrey Alan Cherokee, US 32 67

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