Abstract: A near-plug monitoring system includes particle flow rate sensors coupled to or downstream of a distribution header, wherein the distribution header is coupled to a primary distribution line and a plurality of secondary distribution lines, the distribution header is configured to receive a flow of a granular product from the primary distribution line and to divert the flow of the granular product among the secondary distribution lines. The system includes a controller configured to receive feedback from the particle flow rate sensors, to determine a real-time flow rate of the granular product in the secondary distribution lines, to determine if a near-plug condition is occurring in at least one secondary distribution line based on the real-time flow rate, and to automatically provide a control signal to alter one or more operating parameters of the pneumatic conveyance system when the near-plug condition is occurring to resolve the near-plug condition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a document comparison system (100) for comparing a first document (D1) with a second document (D2). The first document (D1) includes at least a first section having at least one first section entity (CEn), and the second document (D2) includes at least one second document entity (CEn). The document comparison system includes a processor (110) and a memory device (120). The processor is configured to identify the at least one first section entity (CEn) in the first section of the first document (D1). The processor conducts a search of the second document (D2) to identify the presence or absence of one or more second document entity (CEn) corresponding to or equivalent to each first section entity (CEn) identified in the first section. The present disclosure also relates to a dictionary generating system; a document comparison method; a dictionary populating method; and non-transitory computer-readable medium.

Abstract: An agitation system includes a plurality of modular agitators, and each modular agitator of the plurality of modular agitators includes an agitator configured to couple to a respective modular meter of a plurality of modular meters. Each modular agitator of the plurality of modular agitators also includes an agitator drive assembly configured to drive the agitator. The agitation system also includes a controller configured to receive meter speed data from the plurality of modular meters. The controller is configured to determine an operation for the agitator of each of the plurality of modular agitators and independently control the agitator drive assembly of each of the plurality of modular agitators.

Abstract: Methods, systems and compositions that allow for treating a patient according to a patient customized therapeutic regimen are provided. Embodiments of the invention include obtaining dosage administration information from a patient and using the same to tailor a therapeutic regimen for the patient. Embodiments of the invention further include preparing and forwarding to the patient physical pharmaceutical dosages based on the customized therapeutic regimen.

Abstract: A system for determining field plantability during performance of a seed-planting operation with a seed-planting implement includes a soil moisture sensor configured to generate data indicative of a soil moisture content of a portion of the field. In this respect, a computing system is configured to determine a soil moisture content value of the portion of the field based on the data generated by the soil moisture sensor. Additionally, the computing system is configured to receive an input indicative of a soil composition parameter of the portion of the field and determine a soil composition parameter value of the portion of the field based on the received input. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine a plantability index value for the portion of the field based on the determined soil moisture content value and the determined soil composition parameter value.

Abstract: A computer-implemented logistics method of arranging delivering of items to recipients situated at different recipient locations, comprising: recording items received at a distribution centre, clustering the records according to location of the recipient, locating a hub position for each cluster, further clustering the records, creating an individual schedule for each agent with events and locations and timings for the events, and instructing the agent to deliver the items by providing individual schedule information.

Abstract: A system for automatically controlling fertilizer application during the performance of a planting operation includes a row unit of a planting implement, the row unit being configured to deposit seeds within soil and having a fertilizer applicator configured to selectively dispense fertilizer. The system further includes a first sensor that generates first data indicative of a first nutrient-related parameter(s) within a field, and a second sensor supported on the planting implement that generates second data indicative of a second nutrient-related parameter(s) within the field, rearward of the row unit. A computing system determines an initial amount of the nutrient(s) within the field based on the first data, controls an operation of the fertilizer applicator to dispense the fertilizer onto the field, and determines an updated amount of the nutrient(s) within the field based on the second data.

Abstract: An agricultural product delivery system includes a flow control system defining a first channel and a second channel. A first flow regulation device is positioned within the first channel. A second flow regulation device is positioned within the second channel. An air source is positioned upstream of the flow control system and is fluidly coupled with the flow control system. A computing system is communicatively coupled to the flow control system. The computing system is configured to receive an input to alter the first airstream within the first channel to a third airstream and alter at least one of the flow control system or the air source to maintain the second airstream through the second channel while the third airstream is provided to the first channel.

Abstract: A method of forming and assembling a foldable plastic utility enclosure using molds to form sides of the enclosure, preferably using glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite. The molds are constructed to form a central hole in hinge members which are formed on ends of the sides. The central hole of the hinge member is molded with two molding parts, wherein one or both of the molding parts have a solid central portion that forms the central hole. The sides are removed from the molds after curing and the sides are assembled to form the utility enclosure while the sides are still hot from the molding process. Hinge pins are inserted into the central holes of the hinge members to form hinges and to prevent the sides from warping during cooling. Assembling the sides and inserting hinge pins to form the utility enclosure is completed within approximately 10 minutes after removing the sides from the molds.

Abstract: A lid for a utility enclosure having a front end, a rear end, a right side, a left side, a top lid portion, and a bottom, defining an interior. Large reinforcement ribs are on an interior surface of the top lid portion and form a lattice-type structure. Small reinforcement ribs are mounted in spaces formed by the lattice type structure. The lid is made of glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene and metal bars or rebar are embedded in the large reinforcement ribs. The metal bars are positioned near a bottom of the large reinforcement ribs and spaced above the bottom. The physical structure of the lid and the lid's composition, consisting essentially of glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene, are constructed so that the lid withstands up to 33,750 pounds of force without breaking or being deformed.

Abstract: A penetration depth control and gauge wheel contact force monitoring system for a row unit includes a penetration depth actuator configured to drive a gauge wheel arm assembly to move a gauge wheel relative to a row unit frame to control a penetration depth of an opener of the row unit. The penetration depth actuator includes a contact force sensor configured to output a sensor signal indicative of a contact force between the gauge wheel and a soil surface, the penetration depth actuator includes a body configured to be coupled to one of the frame or the gauge wheel arm assembly, the penetration depth actuator includes an actuating device configured to be coupled to the other of the frame or the gauge wheel arm assembly, and the actuating device is configured to move relative to the body to drive the gauge wheel arm assembly to move the gauge wheel.

Abstract: A system for automatically controlling air flow rate within an agricultural system is provided. One system for distributing an agricultural product includes a metering system configured to meter the agricultural product from a storage tank into a conduit. The system includes an air conveyance system to provide an air stream for moving metered agricultural product in the conduit toward a distribution device. The air conveyance system comprises one or more sensors to monitor the product status and/or the air stream inside the conduit. The system also includes control circuitry configured to control air flow rate based on the product status and/or the air stream inside the conduit and/or the geographic location of the system.

Abstract: A system for controlling fan operation of an agricultural implement includes a tank configured to store an agricultural product and a conduit configured to receive the dispensed agricultural product. Furthermore, the implement includes a conduit fan configured to supply pressurized air to the conduit such that the pressurized air conveys the dispensed agricultural product through the conduit and a tank fan configured to supply pressurized air to the tank. Additionally, a computing system is configured to determine a first pressure of the pressurized air within the conduit and a second pressure of the pressurized air within the tank based. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine a pressure differential between the first and second pressures. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to control a flow of the pressurized air supplied to the tank based on the determined pressure differential.

Abstract: A foldable extension enclosure for a utility enclosure, each having first, second, third, and fourth sides connected by hinges and each folding only in one direction by means of detents on the sides. A first end of the first side slidably overlaps a second opposite end of the third side and a first end of the second side slidably overlaps a second opposite end of the fourth side. There is an internal top ledge on each side in an interior near a top end of the extension enclosure and the utility enclosure and an external bottom ledge on each side on an exterior near a bottom end of the extension enclosure, to mount the extension enclosure to the utility enclosure with concave and convex detents. Convex detents are at the top end of the utility and extension enclosures and concave detents are at the bottom end of the extension enclosure. The convex detents also reversibly lock a lid to the tops of the utility and extension enclosures.

Abstract: A lid for a utility enclosure having a front end, a rear end, a right side, a left side, a top lid portion, and a bottom, defining an interior. Large reinforcement ribs are on an interior surface of the top lid portion and form a lattice-type structure. Small reinforcement ribs are mounted in spaces formed by the lattice type structure. The lid is made of glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene and metal bars or rebar are embedded in the large reinforcement ribs. The metal bars are positioned near a bottom of the large reinforcement ribs and spaced above the bottom. The physical structure of the lid and the lid's composition, consisting essentially of glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene, are constructed so that the lid withstands up to 33,750 pounds of force without breaking or being deformed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a document comparison system (100) for comparing a first document (D1) with a second document (D2). The first document (D1) includes at least a first section having at least one first section entity (CEn), and the second document (D2) includes at least one second document entity (CEn). The document comparison system includes a processor (110) and a memory device (120). The processor is configured to identify the at least one first section entity (CEn) in the first section of the first document (D1). The processor conducts a search of the second document (D2) to identify the presence or absence of one or more second document entity (CEn) corresponding to or equivalent to each first section entity (CEn) identified in the first section. The present disclosure also relates to a dictionary generating system; a document comparison method; a dictionary populating method; and non-transitory computer-readable medium.

Abstract: A near-plug monitoring system includes particle flow rate sensors coupled to or downstream of a distribution header, wherein the distribution header is coupled to a primary distribution line and a plurality of secondary distribution lines, the distribution header is configured to receive a flow of a granular product from the primary distribution line and to divert the flow of the granular product among the secondary distribution lines. The system includes a controller configured to receive feedback from the particle flow rate sensors, to determine a real-time flow rate of the granular product in the secondary distribution lines, to determine if a near-plug condition is occurring in at least one secondary distribution line based on the real-time flow rate, and to automatically provide a control signal to alter one or more operating parameters of the pneumatic conveyance system when the near-plug condition is occurring to resolve the near-plug condition.

Abstract: A granular product detection system is provided. The system includes a first sensor or first sensor array configured to couple to an air cart or a fill system that fills a tank of the air cart with a granular product, wherein the first sensor or first sensor array is configured to automatically detect at least a product type of the granular product. The system also includes a controller coupled to the first sensor or first sensor array and configured to receive feedback from the first sensor or first sensor array to automatically determine a control parameter related to a conveyance of the granular product based at least on the product type of the granular product.