Inventors:
Mathew J. Andros - Santa Margarita CA
Roger M. Castadio - Atascadero CA
Scott J. Welcher - Templeton CA
Michael R. Taber - Clovis CA
Lon M. Martin - Clovis CA
International Classification:
B65B 1100
Abstract:
The present invention provides improved implements and methods for dispensing and retrieving protective crop covering materials (PCCM) onto/from rows of crops, particularly vineyard crops, to protect the plants from nuisance birds and weather conditions which cause damage to the crops. Basically, there is disclosed herein a system for layout of PCCM from a bulk roll of PCCM onto crops, a system for retrieving the PCCM from the crops and disposing it or storing said PCCM on reusable spools and a system for layout of the PCCM from the reusable spools.