Patents Assigned to Becker-Underwood, Inc.
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Patent number: 8551913Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and compositions for reducing the bridging of treated seeds, including some that also enhance the survivability of any beneficial microorganisms included in the composition or mixed therewith and/or enhance the yield of the plants that grow from the seed to which the treatment is applied. The various compositions can include sugar and oil, while other embodiments include sugar, oil, and an emulsifying agent, and certain embodiments include sugar, oil, and at least one microorganism. In various embodiments, the oil can be, for example, a heavy lubricating oil such as mineral oil or silicone oil, and the sugar can be, for example, a non-reducing sugar.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Becker Underwood, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy D. Pearce, R. D. Piran Cargeeg
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Publication number: 20130251901Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for coating a particulate material. A mixer defines a mixing chamber and receives a particulate material. An agitator includes a plurality of arms projecting radially outward from the shaft and a plurality of paddle blades positioned on the ends of the arms. The blades are formed such that the particulate material in the mixing chamber is directed in a rotational direction, a radially inward direction and an axial direction within the mixing chamber. A material feed system is provided for delivering a first coating material into the mixing chamber during rotation of the agitator, a polymer material during mixing of the coated particulate material and a reaction material for causing a reaction between the colorant feed and the polymer feed for creating an encapsulated particulate material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Becker Underwood, Inc.Inventors: Stephen M. Loucks, Robert J. Wampler, Terry Potter, Brent Packer, David Roller, Douglas Grunder
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Publication number: 20120208699Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and compositions for reducing the bridging of treated seeds, including some that also enhance the survivability of any beneficial microorganisms included in the composition or mixed therewith and/or enhance the yield of the plants that grow from the seed to which the treatment is applied. The various compositions can include sugar and oil, while other embodiments include sugar, oil, and an emulsifying agent, and certain embodiments include sugar, oil, and at least one microorganism. In various embodiments, the oil can be, for example, a heavy lubricating oil such as mineral oil or silicone oil, and the sugar can be, for example, a non-reducing sugar.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: BECKER-UNDERWOOD, INC.Inventors: Jeremy D. Pearce, R.D. Piran Cargeeg
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Publication number: 20120077674Abstract: This document relates to the use of jasmonate or related compounds in combination with crop input products (e.g., herbicides, pesticides, bioactives or biologicals, seed treatment components, semiochemicals, and the like) to induce biodefense activity in plants. Also provided are compositions comprising a jasmonate or related compound with one or more crop input product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: BECKER-UNDERWOOD, INC.Inventors: R.D. Piran Cargeeg, Kurt Seevers
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Publication number: 20110272408Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to improved containers for transporting microorganisms and other living material. Certain embodiments include air-permeable bladders having an air-permeable inner wall and a stronger outer wall having perforations.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Becker Underwood, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy D. Pearce, Anthony Robert Hoare, Mary Ann Carpenter
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Publication number: 20110268704Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a liquid inoculant containing a desiccant. The method can improve survival and stability of bacteria in liquid inoculants in pack and on seeds. The method includes providing a liquid inoculant of a bacteria grown to a substantially stationary phase. A desiccant treatment containing a desiccant is added to the liquid inoculant to form a partially desiccated inoculant product. The partially desiccated inoculant product can be packaged and stored. The partially desiccated inoculant product can also be applied to seeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: Becker Underwood, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy David Pearce, Mary Ann Carpenter
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Patent number: 8020343Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a liquid inoculant containing a desiccant. The method can improve survival and stability of bacteria in liquid inoculants in pack and on seeds. The method includes providing a liquid inoculant of a bacterium grown to a substantially stationary phase. A desiccant treatment containing a desiccant is added to the liquid inoculant to form a partially desiccated inoculant product. The partially desiccated inoculant product can be packaged and stored. The partially desiccated inoculant product can also be applied to seeds.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Becker Underwood Inc.Inventors: Jeremy David Pearce, Mary Ann Carpenter, R. D. Piran Cargeeg, Guoping Yang
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Patent number: 8011132Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a liquid inoculant containing a desiccant. The method can improve survival and stability of bacteria in liquid inoculants in pack and on seeds. The method includes providing a liquid inoculant of a bacteria grown to a substantially stationary phase. A desiccant treatment containing a desiccant is added to the liquid inoculant to form a partially desiccated inoculant product. The partially desiccated inoculant product can be packaged and stored. The partially desiccated inoculant product can also be applied to seeds.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2004Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Becker Underwood Inc.Inventors: Jeremy David Pearce, Mary Ann Carpenter
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Publication number: 20110086228Abstract: Substantially environmentally inert materials that include substrates coated with a green-colored barrier layer containing at least a film forming polymer; organic pigment green 7; and yellow iron oxide pigment are disclosed. In the layer, the organic pigment green 7 and the yellow iron oxide pigment are present in the layer in a weight ratio of about 1:about 3 to about 1:about 5. Suitable substrates include crumb rubber, sand, chipped rubber and other particulate substrates. Related compositions, methods and recreation fields upon which such materials have been disposed are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2009Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: Becker Underwood, Inc.Inventors: Larry G. Oien, Stephen M. Loucks, Robert J. Wampler
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Publication number: 20100229461Abstract: A coating is provided for a landscaping material, comprising a hybrid network of high functionality structured oligomeric siloxane and a polyalkylene glycol coupled with a co-product of monopropylene glycol and propylene oxide. The coating may be coupled with a pigmented colorant and be further mixed with a water-based carrier. The coating is contemplated to increase the efficiency of the mulch as compared to plain mulch material and other coating materials. A testing apparatus, including a retention basin and water measuring basin, are also defined as a means to determine the efficiency of the mulch material and its corresponding coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: Becker-Underwood, Inc.Inventors: Larry G. Oien, Rebecca Lister
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Publication number: 20070074451Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a liquid inoculant containing a desiccant. The method can improve survival and stability of bacteria in liquid inoculants in pack and on seeds. The method includes providing a liquid inoculant of a bacterium grown to a substantially stationary phase. A desiccant treatment containing a desiccant is added to the liquid inoculant to form a partially desiccated inoculant product. The partially desiccated inoculant product can be packaged and stored. The partially desiccated inoculant product can also be applied to seeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Applicant: Becker Underwood Inc.Inventors: Jeremy David Pearce, Mary Ann Carpenter, R.D. Piran Cargeeg, Guoping Yang
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Publication number: 20060150488Abstract: The present invention includes a method for producing a liquid inoculant containing a desiccant. The method can improve survival and stability of bacteria in liquid inoculants in pack and on seeds. The method includes providing a liquid inoculant of a bacteria grown to a substantially stationary phase. A desiccant treatment containing a desiccant is added to the liquid inoculant to form a partially desiccated inoculant product. The partially desiccated inoculant product can be packaged and stored. The partially desiccated inoculant product can also be applied to seeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2004Publication date: July 13, 2006Applicant: Becker Underwood, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Pearce, Mary Carpenter
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Patent number: 6551401Abstract: A machine for coloring landscaping material is defined as having first and second mixing chamber segments in which liquid colorant is introduced into the first segment in the form of a liquid spray and into the second segment in the form of an aerosol. Paddles supported by arms secured to a rotating shaft are provided through the first and second segments to mix and convey the landscaping material during coloring. Increased tip speed of the paddles is provided by relatively longer arms in the second segment to enhance interaction between the landscaping material and the aerosol colorant.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2000Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignee: Becker-Underwood, Inc.Inventors: John R. Winistorfer, Douglas E. Grunder, Brent Lester
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Patent number: 6536939Abstract: A mixing system with a vessel for supplying a liquid and a device for supplying solid pieces to mix with the liquid. The system has an elongate enclosure with a first end opposing a second end. The enclosure defines a chamber in fluid communication with the vessel to receive the liquid. The chamber also has a inlet and an outlet with the inlet being closer to the first end than the outlet. The chamber receives the pieces from the device through the inlet and issues the pieces through the outlet. A motor driven mixing auger positioned in the chamber between the first and second ends rotates a selected direction about a rotational axis to intermix the liquid and pieces. The auger includes a first helical flight between the inlet and the outlet to convey the pieces from the inlet to the outlet when the shaft is rotated the selected direction. The auger also includes a second helical flight between the first flight and the second end to urge the solid pieces in a direction opposite the first flight.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2000Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Assignee: Becker Underwood, Inc.Inventor: David Blue
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Patent number: 6517232Abstract: A system includes a first pump to meter colorant and a second pump to pressurize a mixture of water and the colorant. Also included is a mixer body defining a chamber with an inlet and an outlet and one or more liquid input ports in fluid communication with the second pump to receive the mixture. The chamber receives solid pieces through the inlet and discharges the pieces through the outlet. One or more rotary conveying members are included that are positioned in the chamber to intermix the mixture and the solid pieces and convey the solid pieces from the inlet to the outlet. These members can be rotated by one or more drivers. A process and system for treating cinders are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignee: Becker-Underwood, Inc.Inventor: David Blue
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Patent number: 4932156Abstract: A method for controlling the color of mulch for retarding the fading of the color of the mulch and/or restoring the color of mulch that has faded due to prolonged exposure to actinic light and ambient weather conditions by applying a brown color-control solution to the surface of the mulch. The resulting mulch product has a long-lasting fresh, new appearance.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 1988Date of Patent: June 12, 1990Assignee: Becker-Underwood, Inc.Inventor: Roger C. Underwood