Patents by Inventor Brad D. White
Brad D. White has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11724287Abstract: A seed sorting system for sorting seeds includes a seed transfer station configured to move seeds through the system. An imaging assembly includes an x-ray camera configured to acquire x-ray images of the seeds as the seeds move through the system. The x-ray camera is configured to produce high quality images at high line scan rates to accommodate a speed and width at which the seeds are moved by the seed transfer station through the system. A sorting assembly is configured to sort the seeds into separate bins based on the acquired x-ray images of the seeds.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Louis M. Pompe Van Meerdervoort, Eric L. Borrowman, Jarrett R. Ceglinski, Govind Chaudhary, Leendert De Bruin, Johnny J. Kotyk, Brad D. White
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Patent number: 11673166Abstract: A seed imaging system for imaging seeds includes a seed transfer station configured to move seeds through the system. An imaging assembly includes a first camera mounted relative to the seed transfer station and configured to acquire images of the seeds as the seeds move through the system. A second camera is mounted relative to the seed transfer station and is configured to acquire images of the seeds as the seeds move through the system. The second camera has an imaging modality different from an imaging modality of the first camera. First and second cameras may be disposed above and below the seed transfer stations, such as a transparent belt.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Eric L. Borrowman, Govind Chaudhary, Hsin-Chen Chen, Jeffrey L. Kohne, Johnny J. Kotyk, Louis M. Pompe van Meerdevoort, Randall K. Rader, Brad D. White, Chi Zhang
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Publication number: 20210146404Abstract: A seed sorting system for sorting seeds includes a seed transfer station configured to move seeds through the system. An imaging assembly includes an x-ray camera configured to acquire x-ray images of the seeds as the seeds move through the system. The x-ray camera is configured to produce high quality images at high line scan rates to accommodate a speed and width at which the seeds are moved by the seed transfer station through the system. A sorting assembly is configured to sort the seeds into separate bins based on the acquired x-ray images of the seeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Eric L. Borrowman, Jarrett R. Ceglinski, Govind Chaudhary, Leendert De Bruin, Johnny J. Kotyk, Louis M. Pompe Van Meerdervoort, Brad D. White
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Publication number: 20210129188Abstract: A seed sorting system for sorting seeds includes a seed transfer station configured to move seeds through the system. An imaging assembly includes a first camera mounted above the seed transfer station and configured to acquire images of the seeds as the seeds move through the system and a second camera mounted below the seed transfer station and configured to acquire images of the seeds as the seeds move through the system. A sorting assembly is configured to sort the seeds into separate bins based on the acquired images of the seeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Eric L. Borrowman, Jarrett R. Ceglinski, Govind Chaudhary, Xiaofei Fan, Jeffrey L. Kohne, Brad D. White, Chi Zhang
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Publication number: 20200086353Abstract: A seed sorting system for sorting seeds includes a seed transfer station configured to move seeds through the system. An imaging assembly includes a 2D camera configured to acquire 2D images of the seeds as the seeds move through the system and a 3D camera configured to acquire 3D images of the seeds as the seeds move through the system. A sorting assembly is configured to sort the seeds into separate bins based on the acquired 2D and 3D images of the seeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Jennifer L. Becker, Eric Borrowman, Jarrett R. Ceglinski, Govind Chaudhary, Kevin L. Deppermann, Xiaofei Fan, Jeffrey L. Kohne, Brad D. White, Chi Zhang
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Patent number: 10557805Abstract: A system for analyzing intact cotton, wherein the system comprises an X-ray scanner system and a plurality of sample containers, wherein at least one seed cotton sample container is structured and operable to retain a respective one of a plurality of intact cotton samples. The system additionally comprises a sample support platform that is structured and operable to move the plurality of sample containers past an image data generation assembly of the X-ray scanner system. The system further comprises a computer based system that is structured and operable to execute image analysis software to determine at least one metric of at least one of the intact cotton samples.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Govind Chaudhary, Anju Gupta, Kolbyn S. Joy, John J. Kotyk, Randall K. Rader, Richard H. Sheetz, Brad D. White
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Publication number: 20190281781Abstract: A seed imaging system for imaging seeds includes a seed transfer station configured to move seeds through the system. An imaging assembly includes a first camera mounted relative to the seed transfer station and configured to acquire images of the seeds as the seeds move through the system. A second camera is mounted relative to the seed transfer station and is configured to acquire images of the seeds as the seeds move through the system. The second camera has an imaging modality different from an imaging modality of the first camera. First and second cameras may be disposed above and below the seed transfer stations, such as a transparent belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Eric L. Borrowman, Govind Chaudhary, HSIN-CHEN CHEN, Jeffrey L. Kohne, Johnny J. Kotyk, Louis M. Pompe van Meerdevoort, Randall K. Rader, Brad D. White, Chi Zhang
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Publication number: 20180217072Abstract: A system for analyzing intact cotton, wherein the system comprises an X-ray scanner system and a plurality of sample containers, wherein at least one seed cotton sample container is structured and operable to retain a respective one of a plurality of intact cotton samples. The system additionally comprises a sample support platform that is structured and operable to move the plurality of sample containers past an image data generation assembly of the X-ray scanner system. The system further comprises a computer based system that is structured and operable to execute image analysis software to determine at least one metric of at least one of the intact cotton samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2015Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Govind Chaudhary, Anju Gupta, Kolbyn S. Joy, John J. Kotyk, Randall K. Rader, Richard H. Sheetz, Brad D. White
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Patent number: 9578797Abstract: A system prepares plant specimens, tracks the plant specimens, captures images of the plant specimens, and evaluates growth parameters of the plant specimens in the captured images. The system prepares receptacles by placing a predetermined quantity of gel, if required by a particular test, into a receptacle and a layer of material, if required by a particular test, on top of the gel. The system separates a quantity of seeds into individual seeds and places an individual seed in each receptacle between the gel layer and the cover layer. The receptacles are then arrayed into decks and carts and subjected to controlled stress conditions and conditions conducive to germination and growth. An image capture device captures backlit images of the receptacles, and a processor analyzes the captured images for growth parameters of the plant specimens and enters those parameters into a database together with a unique identifier of the plant specimen.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Kevin L. Deppermann, Brad D. White, Nathalie Vignaux, Phillip Guy
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Patent number: 9464329Abstract: Portable systems and methods for amplifying nucleotides and for detecting nucleotide sequences in a sample are provided. The portable instruments and methods use RPA techniques for DNA amplification and detect sample fluorescence in response to amplification and/or to the presence of specific DNA sequences.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Edward J. Cargill, Kevin L. Deppermann, Brad D. White, William A. Grote, Elias J. Yannakakis, Andrew M. Singleton, G. David Grothaus, Tiffany L. Stephans, Allen T. Christian, Donald W. Mittanck, Yelena A. Dudin
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Publication number: 20150203922Abstract: Portable systems and methods for amplifying nucleotides and for detecting nucleotide sequences in a sample are provided. The portable instruments and methods use RPA techniques for DNA amplification and detect sample fluorescence in response to amplification and/or to the presence of specific DNA sequences.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Edward J. Cargill, Kevin L. Deppermann, Brad D. White, William A. Grote, Elias J. Yannakakis, Andrew M. Singleton, D. David Grothaus, Tiffany L. Stephans, Allen T. Christian, Donald W. Mittanck, Yelena A. Dudin, Ramesh Govinthasamy
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Publication number: 20130235188Abstract: A system prepares plant specimens, tracks the plant specimens, captures images of the plant specimens, and evaluates growth parameters of the plant specimens in the captured images. The system prepares receptacles by placing a predetermined quantity of gel, if required by a particular test, into a receptacle and a layer of material, if required by a particular test, on top of the gel. The system separates a quantity of seeds into individual seeds and places an individual seed in each receptacle between the gel layer and the cover layer. The receptacles are then arrayed into decks and carts and subjected to controlled stress conditions and conditions conducive to germination and growth. An image capture device captures backlit images of the receptacles, and a processor analyzes the captured images for growth parameters of the plant specimens and enters those parameters into a database together with a unique identifier of the plant specimen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Kevin L. Deppermann, Brad D. White, Nathalie Vignaux, Phillip Guy
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Patent number: 7830504Abstract: Methods and assemblies are provided for evaluating plants for presence of pests. Methods may include separating pests from a plant to produce a sample of pests for analysis, illuminating the sample to produce emitted light from the sample, and comparing the emitted light from the sample to a model to discriminate pests within the sample. Assemblies may include a separating unit operable to separate pests from a plant to produce a sample comprising pests, a light source for illuminating at least part of the sample, and an imaging device adjacent the light source for receiving light from the illuminated sample and creating an image of the sample.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Kevin L. Deppermann, Steven H. Modiano, Cynthia L. Ludwig, Brad D. White, Beth J. Calabotta
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Publication number: 20090161102Abstract: Methods and assemblies are provided for evaluating plants for presence of pests. Methods may include separating pests from a plant to produce a sample of pests for analysis, illuminating the sample to produce emitted light from the sample, and comparing the emitted light from the sample to a model to discriminate pests within the sample. Assemblies may include a separating unit operable to separate pests from a plant to produce a sample comprising pests, a light source for illuminating at least part of the sample, and an imaging device adjacent the light source for receiving light from the illuminated sample and creating an image of the sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2008Publication date: June 25, 2009Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Kevin L. Deppermann, Steven H. Modiano, Cynthia L. Ludwig, Brad D. White, Beth J. Calabotta