Supporting device for a seed follower

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9736978
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14163241

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A supporting device for supporting a furrow device and/or for connecting the same to a seed tube of a seed planting unit is described. The supporting device may include a connection element and an alignment element joined to the connection element. The connection element may include a connection feature and a stand feature. The connection feature may be configured to attach the furrow device to the supporting device. The stand feature may be configured to position the furrow device at a desired angle relative to the furrow. The alignment element may include an alignment feature and a positioning feature. The alignment feature may be configured to axially align a longitudinal axis of the supporting device with a longitudinal axis of the seed tube. The positioning feature may be configured to position the furrow device at a desired location along a longitudinal dimension of the seed tube.

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SCHAFFERT MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC71495 ROAD 397 INDIANOLA NE 69034

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Schaffert, Paul E Indianola, US 56 970

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