Patents by Inventor LYNDON SCHROEDER

LYNDON SCHROEDER has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED SAMPLE HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20080035532
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing seed or seed samples includes an autonomous sorter which sorts seed by pre-programmed criteria. Optional features can include a counter to autonomously ensure the correct number of seeds to a seed package, a cleaning device, a sheller, and a label applicator. A conveyance path, controlled automatically, can move the seed to appropriate and desired stations during the processing while maintaining the sample segregating from other samples. Validation of the sample can be pre-required and information about the sample can be derived and stored for further use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES HUNTER, ANDREW NICKERSON, LYNDON SCHROEDER, RONALD RUSHING, C. HOOD
  • AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED SAMPLE HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20080034652
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing seed or seed samples includes an autonomous sorter which sorts seed by pre-programmed criteria. Optional features can include a counter to autonomously ensure the correct number of seeds to a seed package, a cleaning device, a sheller, and a label applicator. A conveyance path, controlled automatically, can move the seed to appropriate and desired stations during the processing while maintaining the sample segregating from other samples. Validation of the sample can be pre-required and information about the sample can be derived and stored for further use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES HUNTER, ANDREW NICKERSON, LYNDON SCHROEDER, RONALD RUSHING, C. HOOD