Patents Issued in September 10, 2015
  • Publication number: 20150250087
    Abstract: A direct drive system is provided for supporting and driving a rotor. The drive system includes a support body and a drive hub assembly, which are modularized respectively and assembled together to produce the drive system. The support body has a body wall extending between opposite ends. One of the ends has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The drive hub assembly is mounted onto the exterior surface of the end of the support body. The motor mounts so as to be position primarily in an interior of the support body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Stephen Daining, Jacob B. Martin, Jim O'Halloran, Christopher A. Pfoltner
  • Publication number: 20150250088
    Abstract: The present document shows a spring suspension device for an agricultural implement, comprising a casing, a beam extending through the casing, and at least two spring elements disposed in a space between the casing and the beam. The casing and the beam are resiliently rotatable relative to each other about a rotational axis extending along a longitudinal direction of the beam. The said at least two spring elements differ substantially from each other with respect to shape and/or material properties, and first and second side faces of the beam, which interact with the respective spring elements, differ substantially from each other with respect to the radius of curvature, viewed in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Bengt Sandberg
  • Publication number: 20150250089
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a transformable agricultural planter that is structured and operable to transform to a Transport Configuration wherein a width of the planter is less than or equal to a Department Of Transportation maximum load width for which special ‘Wide Load’ permits are not required. The planter includes a support cart including a telescoping support axle having a plurality of wheel assemblies mounted thereto and a plurality of actuators connected to the telescoping support axle. The actuators are operable to extend and retract the telescoping support axle such that a spacing between the wheel assemblies can be set to any desired distance. The planter additionally includes a main toolbar assembly connected a toolbar lift and spin assembly rotatably mounted to the support cart and operable to rotate, raise and lower the main toolbar assembly between the Transport Configuration and a Planting Configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher A. Hundley, Andrew D. Thielen, Brian Forinash, David J. Baitinger, Timothy J. Forbes
  • Publication number: 20150250090
    Abstract: A system for treatment of soil comprising: a vertical tower structure (1); at least one soil rest drum (3); and a drive unit; wherein the soil rest drum (3) configured for mounting to the vertical tower structure (1) in a manner such that the soil rest drum (3) is vertically moveable along the vertical tower structure (1) under a gravitational force; and wherein the drive unit is configured for regulating a speed of the soil rest drum (3) moving under the gravitational force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: SKY URBAN IP PTE LTD
    Inventor: Soon Hoe Ng
  • Publication number: 20150250091
    Abstract: A seed treater having liquid conveyed under pressure to a plurality of nozzle shields in a fixed relationship to corresponding seed receivers in a seed box. When used with a grain box or a grain drill, the inventive device conveys material such as seed treatment under pressure to the nozzle shields with each of said nozzle shields having an orifice therein whereby a predetermined quantity of said material is ejected via each of said nozzle shields onto the seed. Where row crop planters are used, the material is conveyed under pressure to the individual seed boxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: ROBERT D. AANESTAD
  • Publication number: 20150250092
    Abstract: A discharge device includes a plurality of material conveying components, an adjustable shear ledge, and an adjustable shroud to convey materials from a container of a material spreader out onto an open area. The adjustable shear ledge includes at least one longitudinal mounting member such that the adjustable shear ledge may be translated towards or away from the plurality of material conveying components to maintain a predetermined gap distance. The adjustable shroud may also be pivotably connected to the adjustable shear ledge such that the adjustable shroud can be pivoted towards or away from the plurality of material conveying components. The adjustable shear ledge and the adjustable shroud may be moved accordingly to maintain a preferred gap distance and to maintain concentricity with a swing of the material conveying components in order to reduce wear on components and promote spread performance of the material spreader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: KUHN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas HOFFMAN, Todd GIBSON, Patrick HENRY, Claude MCFARLANE
  • Publication number: 20150250093
    Abstract: Sowing heart for a single-grain sowing machine comprising: a sowing disk rotatable in a rotational direction R, the sowing disk having at least two sowing hole series, arranged concentrically to the sowing disk, with sowing holes, a receiving area for receiving seed at the sowing holes and a dispensing area for dispensing seed, in front of the dispensing area, a wiping device is provided for singulating seed at the sowing holes during the operation of the sowing heart, which has a first wiping element for the first sowing hole series and a second wiping elementfor the second sowing hole series, whereby the wiping elements are coupled and are designed to be adjustable with respect to one another. In addition, the invention relates to a single-grain sowing machine with a considerable number of sowing aggregates, in each case with an above-mentioned sowing heart and a corresponding wiping device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Kverneland AS
    Inventor: Bernhard Scheideler
  • Publication number: 20150250094
    Abstract: A seed firmer for firming seeds deposited in the seed trench to ensure good seed-to-soil contact. A bracket mounts the seed firmer to the row unit frame such that the seed firmer is aligned with the seed trench. The seed firmer includes a resilient insert positioned in the firmer body to stiffen the seed firmer to more resiliently firm the seed into the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Jeremy Hodel, Kent Levy
  • Publication number: 20150250095
    Abstract: Disclosed is an air filtration module for seed planters. The filtration module includes a filter cartridge with a filter media disposed therein. The cartridge is sized and shaped to fit into the stock seed hopper. The filter media is configured to filter out and contain particles of seed coating materials that contain neonicotinoids and/or other airborne contaminants. The filter cartridge can replace the porous seed container wall through which compressed air is discharged out the seed hopper air discharge vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey David Noack, Peter James Rupert, Stephen Gerard May
  • Publication number: 20150250096
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a landscaping machine including a protective rollover bar having a left bar portion extending from a left side of an operator seat, a top bar portion extending from the left bar portion above the operator seat, and a right bar portion extending from the top bar portion to a right side of the operator seat. The landscaping machine further includes a storage device attached to the protective rollover bar, the storage device extending between and attached to the left bar portion and the right bar portion. The storage device includes a receptacle that is configured to hold objects during operation of the landscaping machine. Further disclosed herein is a storage device attachable to a landscape machine and a storage device kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: John E. BIERS, SR.
  • Publication number: 20150250097
    Abstract: A method for enhancing a coverage distribution of a robotic garden tool (100) operating within a predetermined working area (200), wherein the robotic garden tool (100) is provided with steering control means operable to change a movement direction of the robotic garden tool (100), and a positioning device (120). The method comprises the steps of providing (301) working area related data, defining (302) a temporary working area (500), based on the working area related data, which temporary working area (500) at least partly extends within the working area (200), estimating (303) a current position (600) of the robotic garden tool (100), evaluating (304) the estimated current position (600), selectively adapting (305) the temporary working area (500), in response to the step of evaluating (304) the estimated current position, selectively adapting (306) a movement direction of the robotic garden tool (100), in response to the step of evaluating (304) the estimated current position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Patrik Jägenstedt, Mattias Kamfors
  • Publication number: 20150250098
    Abstract: A stalk breaker (134, 134?) for a corn head (104) comprises a bracket (154, 154?) that is configured to be fixed to a corn head frame (106); a first spring (138, 138?) that has an upper end that is coupled to the bracket (154, 154?) and a lower end (166, 166?) that extends downwardly from the bracket (154, 154?); a second spring (140, 140?) that has an upper end that is coupled to the bracket (154, 154?) and a lower end (168, 168?) that extends downwardly from the bracket (154, 154?); and a paddle (136, 136?) that is generally planar and is supported on both of the lower ends of the two springs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: MICHAEL L. VANDEVEN, DUANE M. BOMLENY, DANIEL M. HEIM, BENJAMIN M. KELLER
  • Publication number: 20150250099
    Abstract: A material collection parking system having a hopper connected to a rear discharge chute from a mower deck on a lawn tractor. The system includes a pair of front and a pair of rear parking support legs, at least one of the pairs of legs being independently moveable between a stowed position along a side wall of the hopper and a deployed position supporting the hopper on a ground surface. The material collection system has a low dump configuration and a high dump configuration providing unobstructed sight lines and rear visibility for the operator during rear collection in the stowed position on the lawn tractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: William J. HOLZ, Christopher KRAJNIK, Patrick SHAVER
  • Publication number: 20150250100
    Abstract: A caster wheel assembly of a pickup for an agricultural machine, comprising a wheel on a carrier shaft mounted rotatably within a bushing of a pickup arm. The wheel is biased by a spring to be oriented in a predetermined direction relative to the pickup arm. The spring is a helical spring mounted coaxially with the carrier shaft between the wheel and the pickup arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Lukasz Ziembicki
  • Publication number: 20150250101
    Abstract: A concave for an agricultural combine includes first and second frames connected together for movement between closed and open positions. The first frame includes curved members axially spaced from one another, and bars each movable between a first position removably connected to the first frame and a second position detached from the first frame, wherein the bars are spaced from one another and extend axially between the curved members forming openings therebetween for grain to pass through in the first position of each of the bars. The second frame restricts movement of each of the bars between the first and second positions in the closed position of the first and second frames, and the second frame allows movement of each of the bars between the first and second positions in the open position of the first and second frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Kevin J. Kile
  • Publication number: 20150250102
    Abstract: A roof-greening cassette, at least partially or predominantly having walls and/or bases made of (porous) material having pores, the porous material having the following properties: (a) a water absorption of 15 to 30 litres/m2 in the case of a material thickness of 30 mm, and (b) a water permeability normal to the plane of 8 to 16 litres/(m2 s), in the case of a water column of 200 mm and a material thickness of 30 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Soiltec GmbH
    Inventors: Kai Tietjen, Sven Adamietz
  • Publication number: 20150250103
    Abstract: Carbon dioxide benefits plants in restricted indoor growing areas. Plants will deplete carbon dioxide levels in an indoor environment over time. The present invention provides a process design, system, and apparatus for a controlled, non-electrical, non-heat generating, non-mechanical, production source of CO2. The source of CO2 is fungi inoculated into a scientifically sterilized, enclosed growth medium prepared in a laboratory setting. The fungi is provided with an optimum food source from which the fungi may produce CO2 for at least six months. The CO2 produced is passively transferred from the fungi growing environment to an indoor plant growing environment under the optimization of the present invention. The transfer is non-electrical and preferably occurs through a gaseous interchange portal system which provides an interface between the fungi's enclosed plastic bag and the surrounding plant-growing environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Glen Babcock, Wendy Babcock Garrett
  • Publication number: 20150250104
    Abstract: A framing unit used with a plurality of replaceable panels that form a vertical retaining wall or a rigid enclosure used to make raised planting beds. The framing unit includes two vertical end connectors, two horizontal top rails, at least one bottom rail, and a plurality of vertical panels. Each end connector includes two side flanges joined to form a vertical channel Formed on the outside surface of each connector is at least one hinge sleeve offset from the hinge sleeve on the opposite end connector. The sleeves on opposite end connectors are offset enabling adjacent framing units to be joined with a single anchor pin. The bottom and the two top rails are parallel and extend between the two end connectors. The top rails are separated by an upper gap that allow a plurality of vertical panels to be inserted into and supported by a channel formed on the bottom rail. The top edges of the panels are captured by the two top rails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Gordon W. Birkland
  • Publication number: 20150250105
    Abstract: The improved pair of scissors or shears includes cooperating blades that operate conventionally. Each respective blade includes an acutely recessing trailing edge having about a 16-degree taper from a reference line perpendicular to the cutting plane and a cutting surface having a ratio substantially about 1:2 to about 1:5 relative to the blade thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Owen PAPWORTH
  • Publication number: 20150250106
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for artificial illumination of a plant, wherein the illumination of the plant is controlled based on the amount of light being reflected from the plant. The invention also relates to a corresponding illumination system, use of the illumination system and a computer program product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: HELIOSPECTRA AB
    Inventors: Torsten Wik, Anna-Maria Carstensen, Teresa Pocock
  • Publication number: 20150250107
    Abstract: The present invention provides a planter or flower pot having a base member having at least one indentation in a side wall wherein said indentation is sized to allow a watering device having a spout to deliver water to at least a portion of a side wall that extends upwardly from the bottom of the flower pot and is wide enough so that water delivered to the side wall will flow downwardly along the sidewall to the bottom of the flower pot and into the space defined by the base member or saucer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Glen D. JOSEPH, Morris MOSKOWITZ
  • Publication number: 20150250108
    Abstract: The water containment system(s) disclosed herein may include one or more trays operably connected by piping. In some implementations, the trays may be configured to support plants thereon and to catch water used to irrigate these plants. In this way, the collected water may be reclaimed and reused. In some implementations, the water containment system may help prevent water from leaking onto adjacent surfaces. In this way, a potential water hazard may be eliminated. In some implementations, each tray may include a housing with at least one grate covering an interior opening. In some implementations, the housing of each tray may have one or more sloped surface located within its interior. In some implementations, a drain may be located at or near the lowest point within the interior of the housing. In this way, water flowing through the interior of a tray's housing may drain out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Ryan Haas
  • Publication number: 20150250109
    Abstract: The present invention is an organic composition for the protection of crops against black frost and the method for its application over the crops. The novelty of this invention consists not only in the composition of the product itself, but also in the calculation of the percentages of the organic components that intervene in the product; and, in the determination of the moment when the product must be applied over the crops. This invention is a very simple composition where the calculation of the percentages of the two main components is obtained by multiplying the “Filo Index” (real humidity and temperature/historical values of humidity and temperature for the area) by the component; and, the percentage of the second component is calculated by subtracting the first result from 100.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Barnett Engineering Ltd
  • Publication number: 20150250110
    Abstract: A supporter for connecting and positioning irrigation devices is revealed. The supporter for connecting and positioning irrigation devices includes a conical body and a connecting device. The conical body consists of a sharp end and a connecting end. The sharp end is mounted into the ground for positioning. The connecting device is composed of a receiving portion, assembly portions, and a switch portion. The assembly portions are used for connection to hoses and water flow guidance while the switch portion is used to control on/off of the water flow in the connecting device. The connecting device is set on the connecting end of the conical body so as to connect to hoses and position the hoses on the ground by the conical body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: YUAN-MEI CORP.
    Inventor: SHUN-NAN LO
  • Publication number: 20150250111
    Abstract: A dripper obtained by incorporating together a first member and second member, which are both resin moldings. The first member is on the side into which an irrigating solution flows, and the second member is on the side from which the irrigating solution is discharged. The dripper has an inflow part having a low-pressure stop filter function, and/or a diaphragm part for narrowing a flow path by elevating the hydraulic pressure of the irrigating solution. The dripper makes it possible to stabilize the amount of irrigating solution discharged, irrespective of the hydraulic pressure of the irrigating solution, and also makes it possible to reduce costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Masahiro Kidachi
  • Publication number: 20150250112
    Abstract: A moisture sensing watering system comprising a central pivot, a water conveyance system, a plurality of wheels, a first at least one moisture sensor coupled with a first wheel, a second at least one moisture sensor coupled with a second wheel, a moisture information converter, and a moisture content provider. The first moisture sensor pierces the ground during each rotation of the first wheel and performs a first moisture sensing as a part of the piercing of the ground. The second moisture sensor pierces the ground during each rotation of the second wheel and performs a second moisture sensing as a part of the second moisture sensor piercing the ground. The moisture information converter receives the moisture sensing information and converts the moisture sensing information into a signal. The moisture content provider provides the signal in a user accessible format.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Robert James Lindores
  • Publication number: 20150250113
    Abstract: System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Tsipi SHOHAM, Benjamin Shoham
  • Publication number: 20150250114
    Abstract: A growing medium for a plant production apparatus utilized in greenhouse crop production is provided. The growing medium comprises a fibrous, non-woven matrix media material wherein the media material is constructed from a plastic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Luminex Corporation
    Inventor: Nathaniel R. Storey
  • Publication number: 20150250115
    Abstract: An automated hydroponic growing and harvesting system for sprouts includes a continuous serpentine chain conveyor transporting suspended trays through a tray preparation zone where trays are cleaned, a seeding zone where a layer of seeds is deposited across each tray, a germination zone where environmental conditions and nutrients and water are provided for germination, a growing zone where lighting, nutrients and water are provided for growth, and a harvesting zone where sprouts are dumped from each tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: SNOWBIRD ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Middleton Pickell, Larry Paul Prater
  • Publication number: 20150250116
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for the screening, identification and/or application of microorganisms and/or compositions of use in imparting beneficial properties to plants, and microorganisms and compositions identified therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Peter John Wigley, Susan Jane Turner, Caroline Elizabeth George
  • Publication number: 20150250117
    Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising design of enlarged pectins are provided. Elaborated pectins are useful for a multitude of functions including surface coating, penetrant, additive and gell. Methods according to the present invention comprise steps for treatments to one or more live pectic cells in one or more compositions that result in modified pectins. In specific embodiments, methods are provided for applying the nanotechnology to live cells for carriage and incorporation of polar compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Arthur M. Nonomura
  • Publication number: 20150250118
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Citrullus lanatus, in particular to a new variety of watermelon designated NUN 31208 WMW as well as plants, seeds and watermelon fruits thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Yen Ming Chang
  • Publication number: 20150250119
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV1036QF. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV1036QF, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV1036QF with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV1036QF, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Alexis J. Plouy
  • Publication number: 20150250120
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB005G14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB005G14, cells from soybean variety XB005G14, plants of soybean XB005G14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB005G14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB005G14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB005G14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB005G14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB005G14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB005G14 are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Nadia Krasheninnik
  • Publication number: 20150250121
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB02J14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB02J14, cells from soybean variety XB02J14, plants of soybean XB02J14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB02J14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB02J14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB02J14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB02J14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB02J14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB02J14 are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: John Gerard Van Herk, Nadia Krasheninnik
  • Publication number: 20150250122
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XR32AU14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XR32AU14, cells from soybean variety XR32AU14, plants of soybean XR32AU14, and plant parts of soybean variety XR32AU14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XR32AU14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XR32AU14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XR32AU14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XR32AU14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XR32AU14 are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Donald Kyle
  • Publication number: 20150250123
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XR30AD14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XR30AD14, cells from soybean variety XR30AD14, plants of soybean XR30AD14, and plant parts of soybean variety XR30AD14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XR30AD14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XR30AD14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XR30AD14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XR30AD14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XR30AD14 are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Donald Kyle, Steven R. Schnebly
  • Publication number: 20150250124
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB19S14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB19S14, cells from soybean variety XB19S14, plants of soybean XB19S14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB19S14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB19S14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB19S14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB19S14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB19S14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB19S14 are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: BRIAN A. CARDEN, DONALD KYLE, MARTIN FABRIZIUS, MICHAEL ROACH
  • Publication number: 20150250125
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB29AE14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB29AE14, cells from soybean variety XB29AE14, plants of soybean XB29AE14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB29AE14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB29AE14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB29AE14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB29AE14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB29AE14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB29AE14 are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: BRIAN A. CARDEN, DONALD KYLE, THOMAS C. CORBIN
  • Publication number: 20150250126
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB28E14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB28E14, cells from soybean variety XB28E14, plants of soybean XB28E14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB28E14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB28E14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB28E14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB28E14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB28E14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB28E14 are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Brian A. Carden, Kathryn Anne Forth, Donald Kyle, Paul Stephens
  • Publication number: 20150250127
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB22C14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB22C14, cells from soybean variety XB22C14, plants of soybean XB22C14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB22C14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB22C14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB22C14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB22C14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB22C14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB22C14 are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Jessie Lynn Alt, Paul Stephens
  • Publication number: 20150250128
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided which permit extraction of a monocot embryo (e.g., a corn embryo) of a monocot seed (e.g., a corn kernel) without damage to the monocot embryo. Methods disclosed herein provide embryos for uses in plant breeding and research procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: JEFFREY DALE WILLE, DONALD H. BRUNK, MARK WILLIAM DEAVER, CHRISTOPHER ALLEN JANSSEN, JOSHUA LUKE MONGAN, PATRICK RYAN MULLINS, LARRY CHARLES MOSHER, JACOB PATRICK SUTHER
  • Publication number: 20150250129
    Abstract: Compositions and methods related to transgenic AHAS-inhibiting herbicide resistant soybean plants are provided. Event 127 soybean plants having a mutated AHAS coding sequence which imparts tolerance to an AHAS-inhibiting herbicide are provided. The event 127 soybean plants having the event 127 nucleic acid molecule at the identified chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the nucleic acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:5 and/or 6. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the event 127 provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the event 127 soybean plants are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Dale CARLSON, Francisco Jose Lima ARAGAO, Carlos Alberto Arrabal ARIAS, Luiz LOUZANO, Bruce M. LUZZI, Tim MALEFYT, Elibio Leopoldo Rech FILHO, Siyuan TAN, Adolfo ULBRICH, Tadashi YOTSUMOTO, Ute LINEMANN
  • Publication number: 20150250130
    Abstract: A method, computer program, and arrangement for controlling milking by a milking device, wherein probability values are associated with different milking parameter settings capable of being used for the milking of a milk producing animal, a milking parameter setting is drawn from among the different milking parameter settings based on the probability values for the different milking parameter settings, a milking of the milk producing animal is controlled using the drawn milking parameter setting, a milk flow is sensed from the milk producing animal during the milking, the probability values for the different milking parameter settings are updated based on the sensed milk flow, a further milking parameter setting among the different milking parameter settings is drawn based on the updated probability values for the different milking parameter settings, and the further milking parameter setting is used to control a following milking of the milk producing animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: DeLaval International
    Inventor: Peter Bahlenberg
  • Publication number: 20150250131
    Abstract: A spray tool coupled to a robotic arm includes a linear member, a first spray nozzle and a second spray nozzle. The linear member rotates about an axis that is perpendicular to the robotic arm. The linear member has a perimeter that lies within an outer perimeter of the robotic arm when the robotic arm extends between the legs of a dairy livestock. The first spray nozzle is coupled to the linear member proximate a first end of the linear member. The second spray nozzle is coupled to the linear member proximate a second end of the linear member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Henk Hofman, Peter Willem van der Sluis, Ype Groensma
  • Publication number: 20150250132
    Abstract: A method of providing cheese shapes including two or more natural cheeses is provided. The method includes mixing pieces of a first cured natural cheese and a second natural cheese. The method includes applying pressure to the mixed pieces of the first cured natural cheese and the second natural cheese to form a block of cheese. The method includes curing the block of cheese. The method includes cutting the block of cheese into shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Sargento Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Brody, Craig S. Hackl, Phillip Delpierre, III, John D. Adams
  • Publication number: 20150250133
    Abstract: A biodegradable, clumpable cat litter made from corncob and biomass components. The animal litter is a mixture of low swellability particles and pellets or fragments thereof of high swellability material. The low swellability particles are formed of corncob grit. The particles and pellets, if present are coated with mineral oil to which is adhered to a clumping agent. The low swellability particles compose 70%-1000% and the remainder is a mixture is composed of the high swellability pellets or fragments thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph Schumski, Beth Hornyak
  • Publication number: 20150250134
    Abstract: A vivarium system for use with an aquarium is described. A closed container adapted to fit on an aquarium with a hole in the bottom planar member of the vivarium allows animal access from the vivarium into the aquarium underneath when used in conjunction with an aquarium. The container may be provided with condensation control and/or lights. In some embodiments the vivarium further comprises stands to assist in the animal transition between the aquarium and the vivarium. In further embodiments the vivarium/aquarium assembly is connected to a tidal flow control mechanism, which allows for the cyclical raising and lowering of the water level in the aquarium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Howard E. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20150250135
    Abstract: An enhanced bolster, such as connectable to a pet bed, comprises an outer cover having an inner volume, and a mechanism for attachment to a pet bed. The inner volume may be filled directly with stuffing, or may include an inner stuff sack. While the stuffing may comprise a wide variety of stuffing items, the enhanced bolster or bolster stuff sack may preferably be filled with a plurality of items supplied by the owner, and may preferably inherently include a scent that is desirable or comforting to the intended animal, e.g. the scent of a known person or animal. For embodiments having permeable bolster stuff sacks, the entire bolster stuff sack assembly may preferably be laundered, e.g. washed and dried, as a unit, i.e. with the stuffing retained. The enhanced bolsters may preferably be provided without stuffing, but with instructions on how to stuff the enhanced bolster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Arthur Louis SIMON
  • Publication number: 20150250136
    Abstract: Ranchers and other owners of livestock commonly have a need for a transportable means of setting up a corral for numerous purposes. Sorting must take place in a remote location or a location without a permanent corral, which are prohibitively time consuming and expensive to build. In many cases, a simple, but robust, fencing structure is needed to guide the cattle in the proper direction into a separate sorting corral. A preferred embodiment of the Portable Cattle Wing is comprised of two twenty-four foot panels; two twenty-two foot panels; two twelve foot panels; two four foot gates; two twelve foot gates; a main frame; a plurality of swing-out braces; and a goose-neck hitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Burlington Welding LLC
    Inventor: Robert Leroy Wilson