Patents Issued in October 31, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190327877
    Abstract: A three-point hitch for an agricultural tractor includes a lift arm, a lower link arm, and a lift spindle disposed between lift arm and lower link arm for transmitting a pivoting movement performed on the lift arm to the lower link arm. The lift spindle includes a first fastening section articulated on the lift arm and a second fastening section articulated on the lower link arm. An elongated hole is formed in the second fastening section along a longitudinal direction of the lift spindle, and a mounting pin extends through a fastening opening in the lower link arm and is mounted in the elongated hole. At least two locking regions are spaced apart from one another and formed along the elongated hole for receiving a shaped feature provided on the mounting pin. A movement of the lower link arm along the elongated hole is blocked when the shaped feature is received in one of the locking regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Achim Schibel, Werner Zahn
  • Publication number: 20190327878
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes a monitor, a memory, and circuitry. The memory is to store a travel route and work action information based on which the work vehicle is to execute at least one work action while the work vehicle travels based on the travel route. The circuitry is configured to receive an additional travel route and additional work action information based on which another work vehicle is to execute at least one additional work action while the another work vehicle travels based on the additional travel route. The circuitry is configured to generate additional screen data to chronologically display the at least one additional work action in the monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Kubota Corporation
    Inventor: Yushi MATSUZAKI
  • Publication number: 20190327879
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an implement comprising a center section and a pair of wing sections, each of the sections comprising a pair of parallel frame members pivotably coupled to each other, wherein one of the frame members comprises a toolbar; and a plurality of hydraulic cylinders enabling rotational movement between the parallel frame members, wherein the hydraulic cylinders of the wing sections comprise double rod cylinders and the hydraulic cylinders of the center section comprises single rod cylinders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin Anson Fanshier, Ross Duerksen, Douglas J. Grollmes
  • Publication number: 20190327880
    Abstract: An agricultural mowing machine includes a frame having a coupling device for coupling the machine to a tractor. A carrying arm is pivotally connected to the frame. A first hydraulic cylinder is configured to pivot the carrying arm relative to the frame. A lateral displacement structure is connected to the carrying arm in such a manner that the lateral displacement structure can be displaced relative to the carrying arm in a lateral direction between an inner position and an outer position. A second hydraulic cylinder is configured to move the lateral displacement structure relative to the carrying arm. A mowing unit is connected to the lateral displacement structure. The mowing unit can be moved between an approximately horizontal working position, a raised headland position, and a transport position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Robin A.A. van Kester
  • Publication number: 20190327881
    Abstract: A computer system and computer-implemented techniques for determining and presenting improved seeding rate recommendations for sowing hybrid seeds in a field is provided. In an embodiment, determining and presenting seeding rate recommendations for a field may be accomplished using a server computer system that receives over a digital communication network, electronic digital data representing hybrid seed properties, including hybrid seed type, and sowing row width. Using digitally programmed seeding query logic, within the server computer system, receiving digital data representing planting parameters including hybrid seed type information and sowing row width. The seeding query logic then retrieves a set of one or more seeding models from an electronic digital seeding data repository based upon the planting parameters. Each of the seeding model retrieved contain a regression model for the hybrid seed type modeling a relationship between plant yield and seeding rate on a specific field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Lijuan Xu, Sanjay Lamsal
  • Publication number: 20190327882
    Abstract: A disc opener unit for an agricultural implement has a down pressure adjustment device that automatically adjusts the amount of down pressure applied on a furrowing disc based on strain measurements taken by a strain gauge or load cell. The strain gauge, which may be mounted to an arm that is used to set the position of a depth setting gauge wheel, provides feedback to a processor that in turn controls the amount of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic cylinder to adjust the down force applied on the disc. The amount of down pressure is therefore adjusted in substantially real-time in response to changes in field conditions, which improves furrow depth consistency and reduces wear on the gauge wheel and its components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Trevor Kowalchuk, Robin B. Schilling, Jack Turner
  • Publication number: 20190327883
    Abstract: An improved particulate metering system is provided. The system includes an air flow origin and a plurality of particulate accelerators. A single particulate source is in communication with the particulate accelerators. Each of a plurality of operated conveyances can be in operable communication with the single particulate source and one of the particulate accelerators. The system includes a confluence of the air flow and the particulate within the mixing area of each of the particulate accelerators. Each of a plurality of discharges can be associated with the particulate accelerators. The operated conveyances can operate at different rates. The system can include one or more gearboxes adapted to be inverted and controlled by a second drive system. The improved system and controls provide variable application rates of particulate across rows in a field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Montag Investments, LLC
    Inventors: Roger A. Montag, Isaac Mogler, Jason Fehr
  • Publication number: 20190327884
    Abstract: A spreader includes a frame having wheels mounted on an axle. A gear assembly on the axle is coupled with a shaft. A hopper is mounted on the frame and holds particulate that empties through an opening within the bottom wall. An impeller is mounted on the shaft and receives the particulate emptied from the hopper. A controlled-release assembly is mounted about the shaft and includes a drive housing secured to the hopper. The drive housing has a funnel opening to dispense the particulate therethrough. A transfer wheel within the drive housing is rotatably coupled to the shaft. When the shaft is rotating, the transfer wheel rotates whereby the particulate is delivered to the funnel. When the shaft is stationary, the transfer wheel is stationary whereby particulate is not delivered to the funnel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Chapin Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Ed Horeth, David Dubiel, William James Campbell
  • Publication number: 20190327885
    Abstract: A self-propelled filling pipe for a liquid manure spreader has a frame, an elongated pipe on the frame having a lower inlet end and an elevated outlet end, at least two wheels mounted on the frame, a caster wheel mounted on the elongated pipe proximate the lower inlet end and a fluid drive system. The fluid drive system includes a hydraulic pump, a first hydraulic circuit connecting the hydraulic pump to a plurality of hydraulic motors drivingly connected to the wheels. The fluid drive system also includes a second hydraulic circuit connecting the hydraulic pump to a hydraulic motor operatively connected to the caster wheel. A prime mover provides power to the hydraulic pump to power the hydraulic motors to rotate the caster wheel thereby steering the filling pipe and/or to drive the wheels thereby propelling the filling pipe on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Ian Nuhn
  • Publication number: 20190327886
    Abstract: An autonomous lawn mower (100) and a system for navigating the same are disclosed. The autonomous lawn mower (100) comprises a mower body (102) having at least one motor (210) arranged to drive a cutting blade (212b) and to propel the mower body (102) on an operating surface via a wheel arrangement. The mower body (102) includes a navigation system (204) arranged to assist a controller (202) to control the operation of the mower body (102) within the predefined operating area (208). The system comprises a plurality of navigation modules (202), each arranged to obtain individual navigation information associated with the navigation of the autonomous mower (100). The navigation modules (202) operate to generate a virtual representation of the operation area (208) of the lawn mower (100) during an initialization mode, and the virtual representation of the operation area (208) is processed with the obtained navigation information during the operation of the lawn mower (100).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Klaus HAHN, Todd Brandon RICKEY, Benjamin Edgar MONTGOMERY, Nikolai ENSSLEN, Levent YILDIRIM
  • Publication number: 20190327887
    Abstract: A height adjustment system for adjusting a cutting deck height of a front mounted cutting deck (50) of a riding lawn care vehicle (10) may include a lever (155) operable by an operator seated on the riding lawn care vehicle, and a height adjustment assembly (150) that is alternately assembled and disassembled during attachment and removal of the cutting deck without any operator interaction other than positioning of the lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Johan Bengtzohn
  • Publication number: 20190327888
    Abstract: An arrangement includes an output shaft, a cutting head, at least one cutting tool arranged on the cutting head, and a hood. The cutting head is mounted on the output shaft by a screw element held in a rotationally fixed manner on the cutting head. The hood is held on the output shaft in a rotationally fixed manner, and has ribs in the inner region, and a first grip region in the outer region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Achim RETHABER
  • Publication number: 20190327889
    Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a plurality of controllable subsystems and a forward-looking crop sensor that detects a characteristic of the crop in front of the harvester. The forward-looking sensor generates a first sensor signal indicative of the detected characteristic. The harvester further includes a component sensor that detects a characteristic of a component of the agricultural harvesting machine and generates a second sensor signal indicative of the detected characteristic. Adaptation logic receives the first and second sensor signals and determines a sensor conversion factor intermittently during operation of the agricultural harvester. Recommendation logic receives the conversion factor and generates a recommendation to change operation of a controllable subsystem, based in part on the calculated conversion factor and a value received from the forward-looking crop sensor. A control system controls the controllable subsystem based on the generated recommendation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Justin Borgstadt
  • Publication number: 20190327890
    Abstract: An agricultural vehicle including a chassis, at least one rotor supported by the chassis and configured for threshing a crop material, at least one exterior side member supported by the chassis and including at least one outlet, and an air conduit located underneath the at least one rotor. The air conduit is configured for providing an airstream directed to the at least one exterior side member such that the airstream forces a material other than grain out through the at least one outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan E. Ricketts
  • Publication number: 20190327891
    Abstract: Provided is a combine capable of harvesting an appropriate amount of grains according to a free capacity of a drier, while reducing trouble for a worker. A harvest amount sensor is capable of a first determination U1 for determining the grain storage amount intermittently during reaping traveling of a traveling vehicle body and a second determination U2 for determining the grain storage amount based on a manual operation during stopped state of the traveling vehicle body. A calculation section is configured to calculate the total harvest amount based on a first determination amount M1 by the first determination U1 and a second determination amount M2 by the second determination U2. A decision section is provided for deciding whether the total harvest amount has exceeded the target storage amount MI based on a requested grain amount requested by a drier, or not.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Hirotsugu Inoue, Kazuhiro Takahara, Hiroshi Ikeda
  • Publication number: 20190327892
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a cutter head for a harvester, with a cutterbar for cutting crop from a field, a reel with reel fingers which is disposed above the cutterbar, and a cross conveyor for transporting the cut crop to a rear discharge opening. The reel includes reel arms that can be driven about a rotating axis, reel finger carriers supported on the reel arms so they can rotate about the lengthwise axes of the arms, with reel fingers mounted thereon, and an externally powered actuator connected to an electronic control unit for adjusting the rotary angle of the reel finger carrier relative to the reel arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: CHRISTINA FRIES, FRIEDRICH LAUER, ERIC LOUTZ, LUTZ BISCHOFF, OLIVER KLEIN, DIRK WEICHHOLDT
  • Publication number: 20190327893
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a machine, comprising: a chassis supporting a hydraulic float assembly, the hydraulic float assembly comprising first plural cylinders and a first control component; a header coupled to the hydraulic float assembly, the header comprising: a frame comprising processing components on an upper side of the frame and plural skid plates on a lower side of the frame, the plural skid plates adjustably coupled to the frame via respective second plural cylinders; and a controller configured to: receive a first input; and provide a first signal to a second control component coupled to the second plural cylinders based on the first input, the second control component configured to adjust fluid flow through the second plural cylinders based on the first signal, the second plural cylinders causing adjustment of a position of the plural skid plates based on the adjusted fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin J. Hamilton, Robert L. Figger
  • Publication number: 20190327894
    Abstract: Disclosed is a lifting assembly for a crop severing assembly forwardly carried by a tractor having a frame and front a frame and an axle assembly carrying front wheel assemblies. The crop severing assembly has a forward end and a rear end, and includes a pair of bracket assemblies located at the forward end and atop the crop severing assembly. A pair of lift cylinder assemblies each have a lower end and a top end. The lift cylinder lower ends are located at either side of the rear end of the crop severing assembly to bottom brackets extending from the tractor frame forward of the tractor axle assembly and are attached between each cylinder lower end and each cylinder top end to trunnions carried by the crop severing bracket assemblies for pivotally raising and lowering of the forward end of the crop severing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Tribine Industries LLC
    Inventors: Robert A Matousek, Treg Shidler, Martin E. Pruitt, Darren J. Nelson, Dillon M. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20190327895
    Abstract: A grass mower includes a blade shaft for rotating a blade within a mower deck supported to a vehicle body, a power transmission mechanism for supplying rotational power to the blade shaft, a duct for air-conveying cut grass pieces from the mower deck to the grass collecting bag and a flow boosting device incorporated in the duct. The flow boosting device increases a speed of air flow inside the duct by feeding air through a nozzle opening adjacent an inner circumferential face of the duct along a flow direction of the air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Robert WALDEN
  • Publication number: 20190327896
    Abstract: Systems, device, and methods for harvesting fruits or nuts are disclosed. Some fruits or nuts grow on trees, such as almonds. A two-piece harvester is disclosed that mitigates damage to fruits or nuts deposited on the ground after harvesting from the tree. The two-piece harvester may include a shaker configured to shake a tree and cause the fruits or nuts to fall and a receiver configured to collect the fallen fruits or nuts and deposit the fruits or nuts on the ground or in bins. The shaker and the receiver may include cabs that is configured to be in a plurality of different positions. The shaker may also include a wheel that is extendible between a retract position and an extended position. The receiver may also include chute that is configured to deposit the fruits or nuts in different locations based on the direction of travel of the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas Morrow Hill, Christopher Clyde Coppock, Kent Allen Hebdon
  • Publication number: 20190327897
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a crop merger system for a harvester. The system includes a frame, first and second rollers mounted to the frame, and a belt disposed over the first and second rollers. The system includes a motor operably coupled to and configured to rotate the second roller. The system includes a controller configured to electronically receive as input a desired speed of the belt. The system includes a sensor configured to detect a measured characteristic associated with the crop merger system, and electronically transmit the measured characteristic to the controller. The controller is configured to determine a measured speed of the belt based on the measured characteristic, and if the desired speed and the measured speed are unequal, the controller is configured to regulate the motor to adjust a speed of the belt to be substantially equal to the desired speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America, LLC
    Inventors: Jon M. McKinnis, JR., Gregory Fasick, Madhu Pankaj, Robert Fackler
  • Publication number: 20190327898
    Abstract: A haymaking machine having rotors provided with secured tools, which machine includes at least one rotor having at least one radially extensible rotary support arm, with an inner end connected to the rotor hub and an opposite outer end carrying at least one working tool possessing spikes connected by an intermediate portion presenting coils on the one hand and at least one angled section for fixation to the support arm on the other hand, the arm extends internally through at least some of the coils and a piece for retaining the coils and not coupled with the support arm is attached to this latter. The retaining piece integrates at least one part of the one or more means for fixation of the working tool on the support arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: KUHN S.A.
    Inventor: Emmanuel DAUTREMONT
  • Publication number: 20190327899
    Abstract: A combine harvester fan housing assembly may include a fan enclosure formed as a single unitary body out of a polymeric material. The fan enclosure may include a spiral duct spiraling about an axis, a first axial inlet opening sized to axially receive a fan therethrough and a second axial inlet opening and a discharge duct extending from the spiral duct. The combine harvester fan housing assembly may further include an inlet ring releasably mounted to the fan enclosure about the first axial opening, the Inlet ring projecting into the first axial opening by an extent so as to extend radially inward of blade ends of the fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew T. Wold, Kenneth J. Carter
  • Publication number: 20190327900
    Abstract: A combine harvester including a cleaning shoe, having a tailings auger for collection of tailings, a tailings collection bin and apparatus for moving material from the tailings auger to the tailings collection bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Wire, Bernard Dean Regier
  • Publication number: 20190327901
    Abstract: An agricultural roundbaler includes a housing having a housing part, an ejection flap pivotably mounted on the housing part about a bearing axis, and drivable pressing apparatus arranged on the housing part and the ejection flap. The pressing apparatus define a bale pressing chamber on a peripheral side thereof. A control device operably pivots the ejection flap such that an ejection opening is formed between the housing part and the ejection flap. During an unloading process, the ejection flap is adjustably pivoted by the control device from an unloading position in which the fully pressed round bale is unloaded through the ejection opening to a retained position in which the unloaded round bale is retained by the ejection flap. The ejection flap is pivotable from the retained position to a relieved position in which the retained round bale is released by the ejection flap to eject from the pressing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: PASCAL GRESSET, FREDERIC PERROTIN
  • Publication number: 20190327902
    Abstract: A field-configurable apparatus for different aerial applications is provided. The field-configurable apparatus attaches to an aerial boom on a mobile carrier. The apparatus can perform rapid semi-precise cutting of vegetation. Additionally, the apparatus can perform more precise trimming of one or more areas (e.g., limbs) and optionally use a limb clamp to prevent cut limbs/vegetation from arbitrarily falling on objects below the cutting area. Still further, the apparatus can have a grapple or similar device attached to the end of the boom for use in relocating debris or for loading debris. Other industrial applications are also possible (e.g., commercial water blasting, deicing of planes, etc.). In each configuration, the apparatus comprises one or more rotatable or pivoting couplings to allow for rotation about one or more axis and therefore allow precise manipulation of an aerial tool assembly from an operator in the vehicle or on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Steven J. Terrell
  • Publication number: 20190327903
    Abstract: A field-configurable apparatus for different aerial applications is provided. The field-configurable apparatus attaches to an aerial boom on a mobile carrier. The apparatus can perform rapid semi-precise cutting of vegetation. Additionally, the apparatus can perform more precise trimming of one or more areas (e.g., limbs) and optionally use a limb clamp to prevent cut limbs/vegetation from arbitrarily falling on objects below the cutting area. Still further, the apparatus can have a grapple or similar device attached to the end of the boom for use in relocating debris or for loading debris. Other industrial applications are also possible (e.g., commercial water blasting, deicing of planes, etc.). In each configuration, the apparatus comprises one or more rotatable or pivoting couplings to allow for rotation about one or more axis and therefore allow precise manipulation of an aerial tool assembly from an operator in the vehicle or on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Steven J. Terrell
  • Publication number: 20190327904
    Abstract: A field-configurable apparatus for different aerial applications is provided. The field-configurable apparatus attaches to an aerial boom on a mobile carrier. The apparatus can perform rapid semi-precise cutting of vegetation. Additionally, the apparatus can perform more precise trimming of one or more areas (e.g., limbs) and optionally use a limb clamp to prevent cut limbs/vegetation from arbitrarily falling on objects below the cutting area. Still further, the apparatus can have a grapple or similar device attached to the end of the boom for use in relocating debris or for loading debris. Other industrial applications are also possible (e.g., commercial water blasting, deicing of planes, etc.). In each configuration, the apparatus comprises one or more rotatable or pivoting couplings to allow for rotation about one or more axis and therefore allow precise manipulation of an aerial tool assembly from an operator in the vehicle or on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Steven J. Terrell
  • Publication number: 20190327905
    Abstract: A field-configurable apparatus for different aerial applications is provided. The field-configurable apparatus attaches to an aerial boom on a mobile carrier. The apparatus can perform rapid semi-precise cutting of vegetation. Additionally, the apparatus can perform more precise trimming of one or more areas (e.g., limbs) and optionally use a limb clamp to prevent cut limbs/vegetation from arbitrarily falling on objects below the cutting area. Still further, the apparatus can have a grapple or similar device attached to the end of the boom for use in relocating debris or for loading debris. Other industrial applications are also possible (e.g., commercial water blasting, deicing of planes, etc.). In each configuration, the apparatus comprises one or more rotatable or pivoting couplings to allow for rotation about one or more axis and therefore allow precise manipulation of an aerial tool assembly from an operator in the vehicle or on the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Steven J. Terrell
  • Publication number: 20190327906
    Abstract: A growing system and/or plant support structure may include one or more feet supporting at least one or more uprights, on which a plurality of plants and/or grow boards for growing plants may be positioned. A nutrient delivery system may be positioned between opposing uprights to provide nutrient supply to a root zone of plants, which nutrient delivery system may be positioned adjacent each opposing upright in an interior chamber of the plant support structure. A light system may be positioned between two adjacent plant support structures such that it simultaneously provides light to the exterior surface of the two plant support structures. A collapsible light may be positioned adjacent plants and plant support structures for improved access to the plants or plant support structures while allowing variable and controllable light distribution beneficial to control of adjacent plants and plant structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Dana Anderson, Jay Jon Bauer
  • Publication number: 20190327907
    Abstract: A light emitting structure includes a plurality of structural members forming a framework, wherein the framework has a plurality of spaces between the plurality of structural members; a lighting circuit integrally connected to one or more of the plurality of structural members; and a plurality of light emitting diodes electrically connected to the lighting circuit, wherein the plurality of light emitting diodes are integrally connected to the plurality of structural members via the lighting circuit; wherein the plurality of structural members are constructed to support one or more plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Charles Hugo OSTMAN
  • Publication number: 20190327908
    Abstract: A LED grow-light system is disclosed. The LED grow-light system includes dual-layer grow-light canopies with linear LED light bars to provide upward and downward lighting in a central illumination area. The LED light bars are preferably configured to move up and down relative to a grow bed through stepper motors attached to the grow-light canopies and vertical pole structures for supporting the grow-light canopies over the grow bed. The LED light bars include modulated LEDs, or LED arrays, to provide uniform light distribution over the grow bed while maintaining grow-light canopy footprints that are similar in size to the grow bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Demegrow, Inc.
    Inventors: Blane J. Goettle, Jesse James Graham, Michael Darren Musgrove
  • Publication number: 20190327909
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a container in which one or more plants can be held. The invention relates in particular to a container in which plants and/or seeds are able to grow. The invention also relates to a method for growing plants. According to the invention, the container comprises a container base having a growth medium in which one or more plants can be grown, a container lid that is coupled to the container base, and a cutting member for cutting through the one or more plants. According to the invention, the cutting member can be actuated prior to or during an action of at least substantially breaking the coupling between the container lid and the container base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Kalin Kong
  • Publication number: 20190327910
    Abstract: A growing device (mini-greenhouse) comprising a dome for growing crops therein and a light module operably installed on an exterior of the dome for projecting a light beam onto the crops. The dome comprises one or more openings/cutouts therein poisoned at locations that match the locations of corresponding lights of the light module such that the path of the light beam is unobstructed by the material of the dome. The light module is configured to dissipate the heat generated by the lights away from the dome, whereby the base portion of the light which includes the necessary circuitry is contained within the light module and the light beam projected in the dome is either reflected by a protruding reflector that penetrates the dome or a flat reflector that projects the light through the opening. The light module may include vents and/or fans for dissipating the heat into the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Michael MONTAGANO
  • Publication number: 20190327911
    Abstract: A growing device (mini-greenhouse) comprising a dome for growing crops therein and a light module operably installed on an exterior of the dome for projecting a light beam onto the crops. The dome comprises one or more openings/cutouts therein poisoned at locations that match the locations of corresponding lights of the light module such that the path of the light beam is unobstructed by the material of the dome. The light module is configured to dissipate the heat generated by the lights away from the dome, whereby the base portion of the light which includes the necessary circuitry is contained within the light module and the light beam projected in the dome is either reflected by a protruding reflector that penetrates the dome or a flat reflector that projects the light through the opening. The light module may include vents and/or fans for dissipating the heat into the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Michael MONTAGANO
  • Publication number: 20190327912
    Abstract: A solar powered greenhouse is an apparatus that harnesses electricity from sunlight and manages sunlight exposure with plants housed within the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing, at least one photovoltaic glass layer, at least one adjustable-opacity panel, a solar inverter, a solar batter, a microcontroller, and a control pad. The housing maintains a desired environment for plants. The at least one photovoltaic glass layer allows sunlight to enter the housing, collecting and converting the sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity. The at least one adjustable-opacity panel controls sunlight entering the housing. The solar inverter converts the DC electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity. The AC electricity is stored with the solar battery. The at least one photovoltaic glass layer, the at least one adjustable-opacity panel, the solar inverter, the solar battery, and the control pad are controlled by the microcontroller and managed by a user with the control pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: James Varga Tanner
  • Publication number: 20190327913
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an indoor farming management system comprising at least one sensor; a central processing unit arranged in signal communication with the at least one sensor; a device adapted to operate between an operative state and a non-operative state; the central processing unit is operable to control at least one indoor environmental parameter of a farming system based on data received from the sensor; the central processing unit further operable to send a control signal to the device to operate the device between the operative state and the non-operative state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: GREENPHYTO PTE. LTD.
    Inventor: Suk Shien CHONG
  • Publication number: 20190327914
    Abstract: A fluid routing system for use in an indoor grow facility includes a plurality of supply lines, and a plurality of frames aligned in series and spaced apart from each other. Each of the frames includes a plurality of support openings. Each of the support openings is sized to receive and retain a corresponding one of the supply lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Bruys Henderson, John Shourd, Wayne Hoxsie
  • Publication number: 20190327915
    Abstract: Edging members for retaining or restraining installations of pavers, landscaping, and covering materials are constructed for endwise, longitudinal assembly with one another, and to receive stakes of generally V-shaped or generally U-shaped cross section, and spikes driven at angled orientations, for securing the members, on a substrate, against lateral and upward displacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Toolbro Innovators, LLC
    Inventors: Philip J. Bahler, Kent R. Bahler
  • Publication number: 20190327916
    Abstract: A structural cell system for supporting hardscape, allowing tree root growth, and managing stormwater underneath the hardscape. The system may include: a base having a plurality of receptacles and a plurality of support members interconnecting the receptacles; a plurality of legs each sized and shaped to be attachable to the base within one of the receptacles so as to extend from the base, and to be attachable to another of the legs so that pairs of legs attached to each other collectively extend from the base; and a top attachable to the legs. Outer edges of the base, the top, and the legs attached thereto define a volume, and are configured to support at least that portion of the hardscape overlying the top as well as a commercial vehicle traffic load thereon, while maintaining soil in a substantially uncompacted state throughout at least approximately ninety percent of the volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Charles Julian Ray, Charles Graham Ray, John Cogger, James Urban
  • Publication number: 20190327917
    Abstract: A method and system for planting seedlings including a seedling handling system, a seedling chute system and a planting head. The method includes retrieving a row of seedlings and then delivering the row of seedlings to the planting head for individual planting of the seedlings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Tigercat Industries Inc.
    Inventor: David SIMATOVIC
  • Publication number: 20190327918
    Abstract: An irrigation emission device includes a barb that is self-piercing, and the irrigation emission device may be installed either manually or with the use of a piercing or insertion tool. In any event, the barb assists in making installation easier by piercing the hose to insert a portion of the device through the hose. Preferably, the barb will not pierce an opposing wall of the hose during installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: The Toro Company
    Inventor: Luis Robert Niquet
  • Publication number: 20190327919
    Abstract: Various embodiments, aspects and features of the present invention encompass a portable irrigation system configured to be a portable distribution point for automated supply of irrigation water to a plurality of above-ground irrigation runs. Generally, an exemplary embodiment of the solution may comprise a water supply inlet to a sealed and weather proof portable housing the contains a power supply (could be a battery and/or a solar charging element and/or a 120 Vac or 240 Vac connector), an AC/DC converter, a manifold with a plurality of outlet ports, a programmable controller, and a plurality of solenoid valves associated with the plurality of outlet ports. The weather proof portable housing may comprise an anchor system for temporarily fixing the system to the ground to prevent easy theft and/or disruption of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: BENJAMIN COPELAND, NICK SAGNELLA, PRESTON CAVENAUGH, DAVID BRAMMER
  • Publication number: 20190327920
    Abstract: An integrated actuator coil and decoder module for use in decoder-based irrigation control systems, and related methods of manufacture and installation, are provided herein. In one implementation, an irrigation control device comprises a body, decoder circuitry located within the body, a coil located within the body and coupled to the decoder circuitry, the coil adapted to develop an electromagnetic flux sufficient to cause actuation of a device controlling irrigation equipment in response to signaling from the decoder circuitry. Also included is an electrical connection coupled to the decoder circuitry and adapted to couple to a control wire path of a decoder-based irrigation control system. The decoder circuitry and the coil are integrated into a single device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Michael A. Lorenz
  • Publication number: 20190327921
    Abstract: A hydroponic grow system includes: multiple grow containers; a reservoir; and a water pump, where an output of the water pump is coupled to an inlet of the reservoir and at least one outlet of the reservoir is coupled to an input of the water pump. A hydroponic grow container includes: a grow vessel; and an adaptable manifold coupled to the grow vessel. A hydroponic reservoir including: at least one inlet; at least one outlet; a return tank; and a distribution tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Thomas Eugene Nelson
  • Publication number: 20190327922
    Abstract: A self-contained system for cultivating plants using a combination of aeroponic and hydroponic processes includes a container having successive size reductions to support plant cups, a liquid distribution device, and to provide a reservoir for storing a water and nutrient solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Double J Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Jesse L. Jollie
  • Publication number: 20190327923
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for breeding cruciferous vegetable materials and varieties with a double haploid induction line of rapeseed, including: 1) collecting resources of cruciferous vegetables, identifying and classifying same, and regulating the sowing time of the double haploid induction line of rapeseed to ensure flower synchronization; 2) pollinating the cruciferous vegetables with the double haploid induction line of rapeseed; 3) performing bagged selfing or bud peeling forced selfing at a bud stage on the induced progeny individual plants; 4) identifying the strain stability of the induced selfing progenies; 5) test-crossing stable strains with sterile lines; 6) investigating the sterile degree of test-cross progenies to breed excellent maintainer lines; 7) pollinating sterile plants of the test-cross progenies with the double haploid induction line of rapeseed; 8) investigating the fertility of the induced progenies, and continuing to pollinate sterile individual plants with the induc
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Chengdu Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences
    Inventors: Jin YANG, Shaohong FU, Chengbing KUANG, ling CHEN, Yun LI, Zujun TANG, Jisheng WANG, Qiong ZOU, Lanrong TAO, Zeming KANG, Rong TANG
  • Publication number: 20190327924
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct hybrid melon variety NUN 75015 MEM as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 75015 MEM is a yellow canary melon variety with crispy flesh, comprising resistance to Fusarium oxysporum melonis Race 0, and Race 2, and Podosphaera xanthii Race 1 and Race 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Alexandre Georges Benjamin GALEA
  • Publication number: 20190327925
    Abstract: A novel hybrid pepper plant, designated SKYHAWK is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of pepper hybrid SKYHAWK, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pepper SKYHAWK, and to methods for producing a pepper plant by crossing the hybrid pepper SKYHAWK with itself or another pepper plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Ariadna MONROY
  • Publication number: 20190327926
    Abstract: A novel hybrid pepper plant, designated Vigilante is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of pepper hybrid Vigilante, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pepper Vigilante, and to methods for producing a pepper plant by crossing the hybrid pepper Vigilante with itself or another pepper plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventor: Ariadna MONROY