Aerial insect release apparatus
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    公开(公告)号:US09505496B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-29

    申请号:US14517870

    申请日:2014-10-19

    Abstract: An apparatus to aerially dispense payload containers from an aircraft is provided. The apparatus includes an outer portion, including an opening to allow a payload container to leave the apparatus when the payload container is in alignment with the opening. The apparatus also includes an inner portion, configured to rotate within the outer portion. The inner portion has one or more cutouts that retain the payload container. The apparatus further includes an actuator, coupled to the inner portion, and a processor circuit. The processor circuit commands the actuator to rotate the inner portion to cause the payload container to align with the opening.

    Aerial granular material distribution device

    公开(公告)号:US09346545B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    申请号:US14596997

    申请日:2015-01-14

    CPC classification number: B64D1/02 B05C19/008 B05C19/04 B64C39/024 B64D1/16

    Abstract: A device for distributing granular material to a target area from an aircraft is provided. The device includes one or more electric sifters, and each of the one or more electric sifters includes a motor to distribute the granular material on the target area and a screen on the bottom surface of the electric sifter. The granular material is stored in the one or more electric sifters. The screen includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion allows the granular material to pass through the screen to the target area. The second portion prevents the granular material from passing through the screen. The device also includes a circuit to control the motors, one or more power sources to power the motor and the circuit, and an interface for a human operator to control the circuit.

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