What is EP patent no. 2,345,678 “self-balancing spray boom for agricultural applications”?
EP patent no. 2,345,678 is described by its title as covering a “self-balancing spray boom” intended for agricultural spraying. Based on the provided title, the claimed invention centers on keeping a spray boom automatically balanced during operation so the boom maintains a more consistent position relative to the crop or ground.
Who holds the patent, and what country does it cover?
Because the prompt only provides the EP number and the exact title (and no applicant/assignee, publication dates, or link to the patent record), the patent owner, inventors, and precise filing/publication timeline can’t be confirmed from the information available here. EP patent numbers correspond to European Patent Office records, but ownership and dates require checking the official EP publication.
Has the patent been cited, litigated, or challenged?
The patent’s legal status (for example, opposition at the EPO, infringement actions, or validity challenges) depends on the specific EP file history and related national proceedings. That information is not included in the prompt, so it can’t be verified here.
How do you find the exact claims and technical scope for this EP?
To understand what the patent actually protects (and what would fall within or outside the claim scope), you typically need the published application text and claim set from the EPO record for EP 2,345,678. Those documents will show:
- the independent claims (core scope)
- dependent claims (additional features)
- any claim amendments over time
- drawings and embodiments
Are there related products or “workalike” technologies in agricultural sprayers?
Self-leveling or self-balancing spray booms are a known concept in agricultural machinery. Whether EP 2,345,678 is specifically relevant to a given sprayer design depends on how closely that design matches the patent’s claim elements. Without the claim language, it’s not possible to assess closeness or design-around possibilities.
Can you share what you need from this patent?
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