Patents Issued in February 25, 2021
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Publication number: 20210051831Abstract: A shank assembly for an agricultural tillage implement including a shank, a point removably connected to the shank, and a protective guard removably connected in between the point and the shank. The point retains the protective guard on the shank. The protective guard is configured for protecting the shank and flexing in response to a movement of the shank.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventor: Michael G. Kovach
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Publication number: 20210051832Abstract: A method of manufacturing an agricultural tillage disk blade includes providing a substantially circular-shaped disk body with an outer peripheral edge and a central opening that defines a rotation axis, the outer body being disposed within a first plane. A plurality of waves is formed in a predetermined pattern in the outer peripheral edge of the disk body, and the outer peripheral edge is sharpened to form a plurality of teeth such that at least a portion of the sharpened outer peripheral edge is disposed within a second plane that is parallel to the first plane and substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis. The method also includes machining a plurality of relief portions in each of the plurality of waves at a location radially inward of the plurality of teeth, and heat treating the disk body after the sharpening and machining steps.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Jarrod R. Ruckle, Shawn J. Becker, David L. Steinlage
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Publication number: 20210051833Abstract: A link assembly (3) and system (203) including a first link portion (7, 207) and a second link portion (9, 209). The first link portion (7, 207) includes a bulbous end (13). The second link portion (9, 209 a socket (15). To link adjacent link assemblies (3) or the first link portion (7, 207) to the second link portion (9, 209), the bulbous end (13) is received in the socket (15). In one example, the link assembly (3) is part of an agricultural ground engaging chain (1) having harrow member portions (5). In other examples, the link assembly and system (203) are used to link first element (204) and second elements (206) to one another. This may be used to join or anchor vehicles, structures and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Stephen Charles Ainge, Seyed Ali Heydarshahy
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Publication number: 20210051834Abstract: A cylindrical device includes semi-helically oriented teeth, knives, or blades radially outward from an outer surface of the cylindrical device or rotor. Each tooth, knife, or blade is part of a row of teeth, knives, or blades. Each row is oriented with an offset angle such that the spirally orientation completes angular offset of about 90° or less. The knives may have sharpened edges that are oriented to cut on different planes as the cylindrical device rotates. The knives may be held in place by holders that have configurations to oriented the knives at certain angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Mark G. Bowling
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Publication number: 20210051835Abstract: An implement operating apparatus has a U-shaped drive frame supported on drive wheels, each pivotally mounted about a vertical wheel pivot axis. A steering control selectively pivots each drive wheel. A power source is connected through a drive control to rotate the drive wheels in either direction. First and second implements are configured to perform implement operations and to rest on the ground and when the drive frame is maneuvered to an implement loading position with respect to each implement, the implement is connectable to the drive frame and movable to an operating position supported by the drive frame. When the implement is in the operating position, the steering and drive controls are operative to move and steer the drive frame and implement along a first travel path or a second travel path oriented generally perpendicular to the first travel path.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Norbert Beaujot
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Publication number: 20210051836Abstract: Herein provided is an autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (AUGV) and handheld device for pest control. The AUGV comprises a chassis with a drive mechanism to displace the AUGV among a plurality of plants comprising at least one weed; an image-capture device to obtain images of the plurality of plants; a motorized arm with a free end displaceable with respect to the chassis; a microwave emitter mounted to the free end, displaceable therewith, and operable to emit microwaves; and a control system to operate at AUGV. The control system comprises a processing unit; and a memory having stored thereon instructions to cause the AUGV to perform: independently navigating the chassis among the plurality of plants; identifying the at least one weed in the images; displacing the motorized arm to position the free end in proximity to the at least one weed; and emitting microwaves toward the at least one weed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Yahoel VAN ESSEN, Gordon HO
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Publication number: 20210051837Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a steerable toolbar. The toolbar is able to rotate relative to the tractor or other driving vehicle to reduce misalignment and/or cross-track error. Actuators can be utilized with draft links to pivot the toolbar around a central pivot point and improve the following path of the toolbar implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Alan F. Barry, Loren Leusink, Jacob Christensen, Kurt Townsend
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Publication number: 20210051838Abstract: An autonomous agricultural system comprising a mobile power unit including a frame and a power supply. A position of the power supply is shiftable with respect to the frame of the mobile power unit. The autonomous agricultural system additionally includes an implement releasably secured to the mobile power unit. The mobile power unit is configured to transport the implement. The mobile power unit is further configured to provide power from the power supply to the implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: David Disberger, Benjamin M. Smith, Rye DeGarmo, Gregory W. Arnett, Craig A. Reed, Chris Coleman
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Publication number: 20210051839Abstract: An agricultural implement system having: a row unit coupled to a tool bar of an agricultural implement; an opener system coupled to the row unit and configured to engage soil to form a trench; a soil condition sensor; a closing system, configured to close the trench created by the opener system, the closing system comprises: a first disk configured to engage the soil and close the trench; a second disk configured to engage the soil and close the trench; and a controller configured to couple to the soil condition sensor and control a position or orientation of the first disk or the second disk in response to feedback from the soil condition sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Michael Strnad, Jeremy Hodel, Dale Koch, Todd Swanson, Dillon Sloneker
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Publication number: 20210051840Abstract: A metering device for dispensing agricultural product from a bin. The metering device comprises an upper housing and a lower housing removably engaged with the upper housings. The metering device further includes at least one metering wheel positioned within an interior space presented by the upper housing or the lower housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Verne A. Hubalek, Alex Potuzak, Dan J. Obenland, Larry C. Spaeny, Steven Gerald Dunning, Matthew S. Stewart
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Publication number: 20210051841Abstract: Disclosed herein are various adjustable seed meter embodiments having a first seed disk having first openings defined therein and a second seed disk having second openings defined therein adjacent to the first openings such that the first and second openings are alignable to form adjustable seed cells. Various embodiments have a plate adjustment drive system to rotate the first and second seed disks in relation to each other. Other embodiments relate to methods of automatically adjusting a seed meter during operation of the overall planting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Brett Buehler, Alex Hartogh, Scott Eichhorn
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Publication number: 20210051842Abstract: A metering device for dispensing agricultural product from a bin. The metering device comprises a housing enclosing an interior space, and a gate assembly removably received within the interior space of the housing. The gate assembly is configured to guide agricultural product through the housing. The gate assembly comprises a product gate comprising an arcuately-extending gate valve. The product gate at least partially defines a channel within the interior space of the housing through which agricultural product can flow. The gate assembly further comprises a gate key configured to selectively secure the product gate within the housing. Rotation of the gate key is configured to cause a corresponding rotation of the product gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Verne A. Hubalek, Alex Potuzak, Larry C. Spaeny, Steven Gerald Dunning
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Publication number: 20210051843Abstract: A metering device for dispensing agricultural product from a bin. The metering device comprises a housing enclosing an interior space, and a metering assembly removably received within the interior space of the housing. The metering assembly is configured to convey agricultural product through the metering device. The metering assembly comprises a rotatable sub-shaft, a first metering wheel positioned on the sub-shaft and configured to rotate with the sub-shaft, a second metering wheel positioned on the sub-shaft and configured to rotate with the sub-shaft, and a dividing element positioned on the sub-shaft between the first metering wheel and the second metering wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Verne A. Hubalek, Alex Potuzak, Gregory W. Arnett
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Publication number: 20210051844Abstract: The seeding positioner device applied to agricultural planters comprising a structure consisted of a rotating seed pusher that directs the seeds to a labyrinth (14) moving in a opposite direction, allowing to control the seed release as the speed the assembly rotates, so that the discharge spacing will be commanded by a gears-driven compartment (22) which directs the seeds to a discharge tube (23), wherein the pneumatic system generates positive air pressure. Thus, the compressed air will push the seed against the soil in order to maintain the perfect line positioning and increasing the planting speed. The seeding positioner device can be driven by an electric motor, a pneumatic motor, a hydraulic motor, a cardan shaft, a pitch chain, or a twisting cable, according to the planter type. In addition, the device constructional shape prevents the seeds from being damaged and loses germination capacity when passing through the mechanism, allowing the equipment to be applied and adapted to work with any seed type.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Pedro Luis Pereira Couto, Thiago De Carvalho Ribeiro
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Publication number: 20210051845Abstract: An implement for dispensing agricultural product. The implement comprises a bin for holding agricultural product, with the bin including a plurality of product openings for dispensing agricultural product from the bin. The implement additionally includes a plurality of metering devices secured to a bottom of the bin and configured to receive agricultural product from the bin through the product openings. The implement further includes a plurality of flow tents positioned within the bin. Each flow tent is positioned between a pair of the product openings. The flow tents extend upward from an interior side of the bottom of the bin so as to guide agricultural product towards the product openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Verne A. Hubalek, Alex Potuzak, Larry C. Spaeny, Michael Dean Swan
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Publication number: 20210051846Abstract: Provided is a vehicle-mountable agricultural fluid spraying system with a plurality of spray nozzles that can be individually turned on and off while maintaining substantially constant spray pressure and flow rate through those of the spray nozzles that are on, all without the need for any variation in speed of a pump, and without any communication with any pressure sensor or flow rate sensor. This is accomplished by providing a return fluid communication system having valves and other components that activate and open incrementally when the spray nozzles are incrementally turned off, such that the pressurized fluid in the system remains at substantially the same pressure as any or all of the spray nozzles are turned on and off, including at high frequency by pulse width modulation. Also provided are vehicles such as tractors and trailers with such spraying systems mounted thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Gary A. Vandenbark
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Publication number: 20210051847Abstract: A towable or self-propelled device and method for treating and maintaining turf are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: DryJect Inc. Acquisition Corp.Inventors: John Paddock, Matt Majernik
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Publication number: 20210051848Abstract: A propulsion control system for a walk-behind self-propelled machine including a drive transmission and at least one wheel selectively driven by the drive transmission can include a sensor array and a controller. The sensor array can be configured to measure a first angular velocity about a first rotational axis of the machine and a second angular velocity about a second rotational axis of the machine, where the second rotational axis is different from the first rotational axis. The controller can be in electrical communication with the sensor array and configured to place the drive transmission in an off state when the drive transmission is in an on state, the first angular velocity is greater than a first threshold, and the second angular velocity is greater than a second threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Andrew E. BEJCEK
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Publication number: 20210051849Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for processing harvest yield data includes the steps of receiving load data from a grain cart and receiving harvest yield data from a combine harvester. The load data and harvest yield data are post-processed to generate enhanced harvest yield data. The combine harvester and the grain cart can operate in an on-the-go unloading harvest operation or a stationary unloading harvest operation. Post-processing can include creating a field boundary for a harvest area, determining a start time and start position for the combine harvester within the field boundary, and determining an end time and end position for the combine harvester within the field boundary. The total grain yield weight estimated by a yield monitor can be calibrated to match the grain cart total scale weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.Inventors: Antonio R. ASEBEDO, Jared OCHS, Brian SORBE
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Publication number: 20210051850Abstract: A method for calibrating a height control system for an implement of an agricultural work vehicle can include providing an input signal to the height control system to adjust a height of the implement relative to the ground surface; monitoring the height of the implement relative to the ground surface; adjusting at least one gain of the height control system; and determining a maximum stability gain of the height control system based on the at least one gain and the monitored height. The maximum stability gain can correspond with a stability point of the height control system at which the height control system transitions from stable to unstable. The method can include setting gain(s) of the height control system based on the maximum stability gain.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Kenneth Seiders, JR.
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Publication number: 20210051851Abstract: A system for cleaning a flow of harvested crop, including a conveyor to convey the flow downstream of the conveyor into a cleaning zone into which the flow is discharged, and a cleaning unit located above the cleaning zone and operable to generate an upward air flow through the cleaning zone for extracting residues contained in the discharged flow. The system further includes at least two conveying rolls that are disposed behind a downstream end of the conveyor in an upstream part of the cleaning zone to be fed with the flow of harvested crop discharged from the conveyor. The conveying rolls are arranged to convey the crop flow and to discharge it into a downstream part of the cleaning zone. Passages are formed between or through the rolls, and are arranged to allow an upward air flow therethrough for extracting residues from the crop present on the conveying rolls.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Vincent Rico
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Publication number: 20210051852Abstract: A vegetation trimmer having a blade guard including a drive motor and an elongated drive shaft coupled to the drive motor, the drive shaft disposed within a shaft housing having first and second ends, the first end of the shaft housing coupled to the drive motor and a power head coupled to a second end thereof. The vegetation trimmer also including a blade guard coupled to the power head assembly, and a cutting blade attached to an output shaft of the power head assembly for rotation relative to the blade guard. The cutting blade being rotatable relative to the blade guard for cutting vegetation when the vegetation trimmer is operational. The blade guard having a diameter larger than a diameter of the cutting blade for protecting the blade as well as structures near or against where the vegetation trimmer is used. The blade guard defining a plurality of shear openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Leonard W. Angelastro
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Publication number: 20210051853Abstract: An agricultural vehicle including a chassis and a threshing system supported by the chassis. The threshing system includes a rotor, a front concave located at a distance radially away from the rotor and at least partially surrounding the rotor, and an infeed ramp connected to the front concave. The infeed ramp is located at a distance radially away from the rotor and has a plurality of slots therein. The threshing system also includes a support member positioned underneath the infeed ramp and a plurality of vanes connected to the support member. Each vane extends through a respective slot of the plurality of slots and is located at a distance radially away from the rotor. The vanes are configured for contacting and directing the crop material rearwardly towards the front concave.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Jonathan E. Ricketts
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Publication number: 20210051854Abstract: A tailgate assembly for an agricultural baler includes: a tailgate that is movable between an open position and a closed position; a tailgate actuator coupled to the tailgate and configured to move the tailgate between the open position and the closed position; and a controller. The controller is configured to: determine that a bale formation cycle is beginning; enter a lockout mode responsively to determining the bale formation cycle has begun, the lockout mode preventing the tailgate actuator from moving the tailgate to the open position; determine that the bale formation cycle is complete; and enter an ejection mode from the lockout mode responsively to determining the bale formation cycle has completed, the ejection mode allowing the tailgate actuator to move the tailgate to the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventor: Scott C. Simmons
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Publication number: 20210051855Abstract: A wrapping assembly includes: a material roll that holds a roll of wrapping material; a duckbill assembly including a duckbill carrying a duckbill roll that draws material from a roll of wrapping material held by the material roll, the duckbill being movable between a first position and a second position; a duckbill actuator coupled to the duckbill that moves the duckbill between the first position and the second position; a variable brake associated with the material roll that applies a variable braking force to the material roll; and a controller operatively coupled to the duckbill actuator and the brake. The controller determines that a load on the duckbill actuator exceeds a threshold value and outputs a brake reduction signal to the brake so the brake reduces applied braking force to the material roll when the load on the duckbill actuator exceeds the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventor: Scott C. Simmons
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Publication number: 20210051856Abstract: A full floor sweep system having a skeletonized head section to facilitate removal of grain from a grain bin. The sweep system having an elongated body extending a length between an inward end and an outward end and having a leading side and a trailing side. The elongated body is connected to a pivot point at the center of the grain bin and is configured to rotate around the pivot point. An agitator is connected to the outward end of the elongated body and is configured to agitate grain as the elongated body rotates around the pivot point. The agitator includes an impeller that is connected to a shaft that extends through the elongated body. A scraper is positioned at the outward end of the elongated body and is configured to move grain into the path of the elongated body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Ryan Olson, David Jay Brownmiller, Randal Marcks
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Publication number: 20210051857Abstract: Example aspects of a wrap cutting assembly for a bale wrap and a method for using a bale wrap cutting and retaining apparatus are disclosed. The wrap cutting assembly can comprise a saw housing defining a connection portion; a saw comprising a plurality of teeth configured to cut the bale wrap; and a linkage system movably coupling the saw to the saw housing and configured to move the saw along an arcuate path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Russell Smith, Travis Turner
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Publication number: 20210051858Abstract: A portable debris shredder for shredding lawn debris for easier stockpiling or disposal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: ELOY STRUCK, II
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Publication number: 20210051859Abstract: System for hedge pruning and method for making and using the same. An exemplary system for hedge pruning includes a mounting assembly for connecting to a mobile platform, the mounting assembly defining a pivot point region thereon, a cutting arm rotatably coupled to the mounting assembly at the pivot point region. And a blade assembly connected to an end region of the cutting arm such that the blade assembly prunes a hedge along an arc defined based upon rotation of the cutting arm about the pivot point region. Advantageously, the system provides an ability to discriminate selected plants in a hedge to improve grove health and exploit alternate bearing nature of certain groves, resulting in a more consistent production each year. Differentiated treatment can be provided within a row of the plants while pruning the hedges in an automated manner that is more efficient than manual pruning.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Dean Albert Cortopassi
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Publication number: 20210051860Abstract: In embodiments, acquiring sensor data associated with a plant growing in a field, and analyzing the sensor data to extract one or more phenotypic traits associated with the plant from the sensor data. Indexing the one or more phenotypic traits to one or both of an identifier of the plant or a virtual representation of a part of the plant, and determining one or more plant insights based on the one or more phenotypic traits, wherein the one or more plant insights includes information about one or more of a health, a yield, a planting, a growth, a harvest, a management, a performance, and a state of the plant. One or more of the health, yield, planting, growth, harvest, management, performance, and the state of the plant are included in a plant insights report that is generated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: William R. Regan, Matthew A. Bitterman, Benoit G. Schillings, David R. Brown, Elliott Grant
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Publication number: 20210051861Abstract: A connector system and method comprising a coupling with 3 walls defining a cavity. Disposed on the first side wall and second side wall are lips protruding into the cavity, such that a grooved board inserted into the cavity is in contact with the lips and back wall. Disposed on the walls are mounting holes, such that other apparatuses may be mounted to the mounting holes. The couplings may be mounted on other identical couplings or on couplings of different heights.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: Dynaforge Trading, LLCInventor: Jason Zhang
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Publication number: 20210051862Abstract: According to an aspect, an apparatus is provided that is capable of providing debris collection and portage. The apparatus includes handles and tarp devices which can be used to handle yard waste.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Phelan Sharkey
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Publication number: 20210051863Abstract: A protector device includes a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements. Each pair of multi-pronged elements includes a first multi-pronged element having a first C-shaped element that has a first straight section, a first end forming a first end spike, and a second end forming a second end spike, and a first connecting element attached to and perpendicular to the first C-shaped element. Each pair of multi-pronged elements also includes a second multi-pronged element including a second C-shaped element connected to the first connecting element of the first multi-pronged element, the second C-shape element having a second straight section, a third end forming a third end spike, and a fourth end forming a fourth end spike, and a second connecting element attached to and perpendicular to the second C-shaped element.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Manuel ROMERO ARAGUETE, Francisco ROMERO ARAGUETE
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Publication number: 20210051864Abstract: An insect barrier strip that prevents targeted insects from climbing up a targeted tree. The insect barrier strip may contain insecticides that the targeted insects will encounter and kill. The insect barrier strip may be made of material(s) with a low coefficient of friction to provide a difficult surface for insects to traverse, that are flexible/expandable to enable the insect barrier strip to be wrapped around a tree trunk and expand over time as the trunk grows, are chemical resistant so insecticides will not degrade, and are capable of withstanding a wide range of environmental conditions. The insect barrier strip may include an overhang to make it more difficult for the targeted insects to get past. The insect barrier strip may include a trough that the insecticide can be located in or clips that insecticide can be secured to. A wick can be utilized to hold the insecticide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Michael Washko
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Publication number: 20210051865Abstract: A plant growth media composition, articles made therefrom, and methods of making and using the same are described. The plant growth media composition includes a combination of one or more plant growth substrate materials and an additive such as cellulose fibers, clay, carrageenan, alginate, chitosan, or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: Jiffy International ASInventors: Herald Reiersen, John Ward
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Publication number: 20210051866Abstract: An expansion joint for a pivot irrigation system includes an inner support member having an elongate body terminating in ends having diameters that are larger than a diameter of the elongate body, a first external support member, and a second external support member. Each of the first external support member and the second external support member define an open interior that is configured to slidingly receive a respective end of the inner support member. Each of the first external support member and the second external support member in a stop member positioned on either end of the open interior that limit a range of movement of the respective end of the inner support member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Ross Davenport, Wayne Pinch
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Publication number: 20210051867Abstract: A soil sensor assembly and methods of measuring undisturbed soil are disclosed. The soil sensor assembly can be a volumetric water content (VWC) sensor. The soil sensor assembly can include at least one soil probe. The soil probes can be secured to a support to enable an installation of the soil sensor assembly in a target soil. The soil probes can include helical blades secured concentrically along the support at predefined longitudinal locations. The soil probes can include at least one radiofrequency (RF) electrode secured to the helical blades at a predefined radial distance from a longitudinal axis of the support. The soil sensor assembly can also include at least one electronics unit coupled to the RF electrodes to receive and/or transmit RF signals from the RF electrodes. The soil sensor assembly can enable a self-tapping installation action and/or enable alienating the soil measurements (e.g., by RF electrodes) away from a disturbed soil.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Yossi Haran
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Publication number: 20210051868Abstract: Some embodiments provide an interface unit interfacing with an irrigation controller, comprising: a housing; a controller configured to instruct an interruption of a watering schedule executed by the irrigation controller, the interruption based on one or both of sensed temperature and sensed rainfall amount, and based on one or both of user entered temperature and rainfall threshold parameters; a switching device coupled with the controller, and configured to cause the interruption in response to signaling from the controller; and a user interface comprising: a plurality of user input devices configured to provide signaling to the controller based upon user's engagement, and configured to allow the user to define the temperature and rainfall threshold parameters; and a user display comprising a display screen; wherein the controller is configured to cause the display screen to display a plurality of pictorial representations that in combination convey whether irrigation is being interrupted.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: David M. Redmond, Michael J. Tennyson, Randall A. Hern, Gerald E. Peterson, David G. Fern
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Publication number: 20210051869Abstract: Disclosed herein are compostions and methods for improving or enhancing pathogen resistance in legume plants. Compositions comprising polypeptides encoded by legume-derived nucleotide-binding site-leucine rich repeat (NB-LRR) ne are useful in improving resistance in legumes to Asian soybean rust. Methods of using NB-LRR genes can be used to make a transgenic resistant legume plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Greg Rairdan, Karen Broglie, Gilda Rauscher, Hendrikus Pieter van Esse, Jonathan D.G. Jones, Cintia Goulart Kawashima, Sergio Herminio Brommonschenkel
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Publication number: 20210051870Abstract: The present invention provides use of a photoperiod-sensitive genic male sterility mutant of cotton in crossbreeding or hybrid seed production. The fertility of the photoperiod-sensitive genic male sterility mutant of cotton is influenced by the photoperiod. The photoperiod characteristic of the photoperiod-sensitive genic male sterility mutant of cotton is that, the photoperiod-sensitive genic male sterility mutant of cotton shows normal fertility when the illumination time is shorter than 11.5 h and shows genic male sterility when the illumination time is longer than 12 h; the photoperiod-sensitive genic male sterility mutant of cotton is in a fertility change period when the illumination time is in a range of 11.5-12 h and has less pollen. The photoperiod-sensitive genic male sterility mutant of cotton is PSM1, and/or a photoperiod-sensitive genic sterile line obtained through selective breeding of hybridized and/or backcrossed and/or self-bred offsprings of the PSM1.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: INSTITUTE OF COTTON RESEARCH, CHINESE ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCESInventors: Chaojun ZHANG, Shuli FAN
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Publication number: 20210051871Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrids SVPS5056, SVPS5059, and SVPS5063 and pepper inbred lines SMY-E716-0810, SMY-E716-0828, SMY-E716-0811, and SMY-E716-0827. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrids SVPS5056, SVPS5059, and SVPS5063 and pepper inbred lines SMY-E716-0810, SMY-E716-0828, SMY-E716-0811, and SMY-E716-0827 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrids SVPS5056, SVPS5059, and SVPS5063 and pepper inbred lines SMY-E716-0810, SMY-E716-0828, SMY-E716-0811, and SMY-E716-0827 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: William McCarthy
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Publication number: 20210051872Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line SVLD2043. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SVLD2043, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SVLD2043 with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SVLD2043, including the gametes of such plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Isabelle Delannay
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Publication number: 20210051873Abstract: A Brassica oleracea plant is provided having self-compatibility, or a progeny thereof, wherein the plant excludes cauliflower and Chinese kale. For example, a Brassica oleracea plant having self-compatibility is provided. Thereby, technical means that makes it possible to accomplish stable and efficient production of parental line seeds for a Brassica oleracea plant can be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Takao SUZUKI, Atsushi IZUMIDA, Tetsuya HIRAMOTO
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Publication number: 20210051874Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 87390112 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 87390112, to the plants of soybean cultivar 87390112, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 87390112, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 87390112. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 87390112. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 87390112, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 87390112 with another soybean cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Publication number: 20210051875Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 85010111 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 85010111, to the plants of soybean cultivar 85010111, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 85010111, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 85010111. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85010111. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85010111, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 85010111 with another soybean cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Publication number: 20210051876Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 81140111 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81140111, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81140111, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81140111, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81140111. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81140111. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81140111, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 81140111 with another soybean cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Publication number: 20210051877Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 86052115 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 86052115, to the plants of soybean cultivar 86052115, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 86052115, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 86052115. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86052115. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86052115, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 86052115 with another soybean cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Publication number: 20210051878Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 87242903 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 87242903, to the plants of soybean cultivar 87242903, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 87242903, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 87242903. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 87242903. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 87242903, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 87242903 with another soybean cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Publication number: 20210051879Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 89442841 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 89442841, to the plants of soybean cultivar 89442841, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 89442841, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 89442841. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89442841. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89442841, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 89442841 with another soybean cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Publication number: 20210051880Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 86220335 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 86220335, to the plants of soybean cultivar 86220335, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 86220335, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 86220335. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86220335. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86220335, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 86220335 with another soybean cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventor: Justin T. Mason