Patents Issued in January 26, 2016
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Patent number: RE45870Abstract: A method for remotely monitoring a patient. The method includes generating and transmitting input commands to the robot from a remote station. The remote station may include a personal computer that is operated by a doctor. The input commands can move the robot so that a video image and sounds of the patient can be captured by a robot camera and microphone, respectively, and transmitted back to the remote station. The robot may also have a monitor and a speaker to allow for two-way videoconferencing between the patient and a doctor at the remote station. The robot can move from room to room so that a doctor can make “patient rounds” within a medical facility. The system thus allows a doctor visit patients from a remote location, thereby improving the frequency of visits and the quality of medical care. REEXAMINATION RESULTS The questions raised in reexamination proceeding No. 90/012,069, filed Dec.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: InTouch Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Yulun Wang, Louis Kavoussi
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Patent number: RE45871Abstract: Methods and devices for operating non-volatile storage are disclosed. One or more programming conditions depend on the location of the word line that is selected for programming, which may reduce or eliminate program disturb. The voltage applied to the gate of a select transistor of a NAND string may depend on the location of the selected word line. This could be either a source side or drain side select transistor. This may prevent or reduce program disturb that could result due to DIBL. This may also prevent or reduce program disturb that could result due to GIDL. A negative bias may be applied to the gate of a source side select transistor when programming at least some of the word lines. In one embodiment, progressively lower voltages are used for the gate of the drain side select transistor when programming progressively higher word lines.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.Inventors: Chun-Hung Lai, Deepanshu Dutta, Shinji Sato, Gerrit Jan Hemink
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Patent number: RE45872Abstract: In a photovoltaic cell, an i-type amorphous silicon film and an n-type amorphous silicon film are formed in a region excluding a predetermined width of an outer periphery on a main surface of an n-type single crystalline silicon substrate. A front electrode is formed so as to cover the i-type amorphous silicon film and the n-type amorphous silicon film on a main surface of the n-type single crystalline silicon substrate. An i-type amorphous silicon film and a p-type amorphous silicon film are formed on the entire area of a back surface of the n-type single crystalline silicon substrate. A back electrode is formed in a region excluding a predetermined width of an outer periphery on the p-type amorphous silicon film. A surface, on the side of the front electrode, of the photovoltaic cell is a primary light incidence surface.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Akira Terakawa, Toshio Asaumi
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Patent number: RE45873Abstract: To provide reliable and customized authentication, a parameter to be used in authentication is defined for the operator. A secret which may be stored e.g. in a subscriber identity module is calculated from the operator parameter and a subscriber key. An authentication response is calculated from the secret and the challenge to be used in authentication with a one-way function.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Nokia Technologies OyInventor: Kaisa Nyberg
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Patent number: 9241437Abstract: A walk aerator comprises a housing supported by a plurality of wheels that include a pair of drive wheels. The drive wheels are pivotally mounted to the housing to permit the housing to move between operational and transport positions thereof. A control is used to so move the housing with the control having a hand grip whose height above the ground is easily adjustable to accommodate users of different effective heights. A foot guard maintains a relatively constant disposition relative to the ground whether the housing is in its operational or transport position. The housing of the aerator has a vent system and an air gap relative to a prime mover deck which cool a traction drive system contained within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc.Inventors: Christian S. C. Bryant, Alex W. Buhr
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Patent number: 9241438Abstract: An agricultural system includes a tow bar for attachment to a towing vehicle in a trailing position relative to a direction of movement along a field. The system includes a plurality of row-cleaning devices attached in parallel strip positions along the tow bar. Each row-cleaning device has a rigid frame, a leading coulter, one or more furrow-opener disks, and a pivotable row-cleaning linkage. The disks have a leading edge adjacent to a trailing edge of the coulter. The row-cleaning linkage is attached to the rigid frame, with the coulter and disks being coupled to the rigid frame via the row-cleaning linkage. The system further includes a roller device between two adjacent parallel strip positions and attached at each end to a respective rigid frame via a respective pivotable roller linkage. The roller linkage is independently movable relative to the row-cleaning linkage.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Dawn Equipment CompanyInventor: Joseph D. Bassett
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Patent number: 9241439Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a vehicle for distributing manure, whereby a slurry sensor (8) determines the contents of the slurry (G) to be distributed, and an evaluation device (10) compares the determined values with pre-defined contents data. The quantity of slurry (G) to be distributed per unit of surface area is then computed depending on this comparison result. An adjustable valve (6) controls a distributor device (7) by means of which the computed quantity of slurry (G) is distributed on the land in accordance with the comparison result.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventor: Sebastian Zunhammer
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Patent number: 9241440Abstract: A control system for monitoring and managing operation of a rotary disc cutterbar used in an agricultural machine. A controller in the system receives inputs on cutterbar drive power, machine travel speed, and crop cut quality. An operator interface allows suitable operational tolerances to be established. The controller examines crop cut quality, a determination of cut uniformity across the transverse width of the cutting swath, and determines changes in cutterbar drive speed and/or vehicle travel speed, if needed, to maintain crop cut quality within specified tolerances. Controller output may be directed to a display for instructing a machine operator to make necessary adjustments or it may initiate changes in machine subsystems to effect the necessary adjustments automatically.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada LTD.Inventor: Martin J. Roberge
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Patent number: 9241441Abstract: A robotic lawnmower 1 is provided, having a deactivated state, a stand by state and an activated state. A removable disabling device 3 is arranged to be positioned in a first, a second, and a third position in a retainer 5 of the robotic lawnmower 1. The first position constitutes an off position in which the robotic lawnmower 1 is in a deactivated state. The second position constitutes a stand by position in which the robotic lawnmower 1 is in a stand by state. The third position constitutes an on position in which the robotic lawnmower 1 is in an activated state. The present invention also relates to a disabling device 3 arranged to be positioned in a retainer 5 of a robotic lawnmower 1 according to the invention.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: HUSQVARNA ABInventors: Jonathan Björn, Patrik Jägenstedt
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Patent number: 9241442Abstract: A autonomous and remote control all purpose machine (ARCAPM) having different interchangeable modules that are structured and arranged to perform different tasks is disclosed. A machine includes: a body; a plurality of bays in the body, wherein each bay is configured to receive a respective module; and a power source carried by the body. A respective power connector is in each one of the bays that is configured to provide an electrically conductive path between the power source and a device in a module arranged in one of the bays. The machine includes a propulsion system structured and arranged to move the body over the ground. The machine also includes a control system structured and arranged to control autonomous movement of the machine based on at least one of: proximity sensors, metal detectors, and GPS data.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventor: Daniel A. Diazdelcastillo
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Patent number: 9241443Abstract: An agricultural round baler has an electronic control unit (ECU), a bale diameter sensor, a gate position sensor, and an electro-hydraulic valve that controls the flow to the gate lift cylinder. The ECU determines the height to which the gate must be raised based on the bale diameter. When the gate reaches the desired height, the ECU closes or restricts the electro-hydraulic valve for a brief period of time thereby momentarily slowing or stopping gate the gate. Momentarily trapping the bale between the gate and ground allows the bale to come to rest before the bale is released from the baler. The gate can then be fully opened so that the tractor and baler can be moved clear of the bale before closing the gate.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Henry D. Anstey, Timothy J. Kraus
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Patent number: 9241444Abstract: The invention provides a drive train for a hedge trimmer, the drive train being arranged, in use, to provide power to a downstream mechanism, the drive train comprising: a motor having an output shaft; a pinion coupled to the output shaft; a reduction gear arranged to be driven by the pinion, the reduction gear contained within a gear housing; a flywheel engageable to the output shaft, wherein the flywheel is arranged within the gear housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: BLACK & DECKER INC.Inventor: David Barker
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Patent number: 9241445Abstract: A plant-cultivating method is provided which comprises a red light irradiation step (A) and a blue light irradiation step (B), wherein the step (A) and the step (B) are independently carried out for a predetermined period of time under cultivation conditions such that the temperature in a cultivation atmosphere at the step (A) is lower than that at the step (B). Preferably, the temperatures in a cultivation atmosphere at the step (A) and the step (B) are in the ranges of 12° C. to 19° C. and 20° C. to 25° C., respectively.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: SHOWA DENKO K.K.Inventor: Hiroshi Suzuki
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Patent number: 9241446Abstract: Methods for detecting early stage fungal infection (and especially esca or esca-like infections) in woody plants are disclosed, using X-ray tomographic imaging. In preferred embodiments, axial X-Ray tomography is employed, with radiodense regions of the tomograms indicating the location of such infection. The methods are particularly relevant to detection of esca in grapevine and kiwi. Methods for controlling such infections using such tomographic methods and direct introduction of fungicides are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE AGRONOMIAInventors: Ricardo Manuel De Seixas Boavida Ferreira, Sara Alexandra Valdas Da Silva Monteiro, Maria Helena Mendes Da Costa Ferreira Correia De Oliveira
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Patent number: 9241447Abstract: A mechanism for covering and uncovering a cold frame includes a starting base and a spaced-apart terminal base, a frame, and a cover deployable over the frame starting at the starting base and ending at the terminal base. The cover is wrapped from its midline around a cover shaft rotated by a first drive motor, as cables, attached to the leading edge of the cover, pull it over the frame. Those cables are simultaneously winding themselves around a cable shaft rotated by a second drive motor so that cover remains tight between the cable shaft and the cover shaft. The other end of the cables is secured to the starting base while the trailing edge of the cover is secured to the terminal base. Torque arms extend from the first and second drive motors and their distal ends are pivotally connected.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventor: Donald F. Looney
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Patent number: 9241448Abstract: A cutting tool for use with a stump cutting apparatus of the type utilizing a cutting wheel or drum rotating about a rotational axis wherein the cutting tool is removably attached to the cutting wheel or drum. The cutting tool includes a tool holder removably secured to the cutting wheel typically through a plurality of fasteners extending through a plurality of apertures located in the base portion of the tool holder. The tool holder includes a tool portion having a boss and a neck extending from the base portion of the tool holder to the boss. The boss being a generally annular member having an aperture extending between first and second ends wherein a cutting tool is secured within the aperture. The cutting tool generally includes a head portion, a shank and a cutting tip.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Green Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Kevin J. Green
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Patent number: 9241449Abstract: A method of operating a drip irrigation system is provided and includes providing drip irrigation lines aside a diverter line with T-junctions interleaved between adjacent ones of the drip irrigation lines and each T-junction including a three-way line coupled to the diverter line, a check valve operably disposable between the three-way line and a downstream end of an upstream one of the drip irrigation lines to permit fluid flow in only a forward direction and a controllable valve operably disposable between the three-way line and an upstream end of a downstream one of the drip irrigation lines.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Hendrik F. Hamann, Levente L. Klein, Sergio A. Bermudez Rodriguez, Michael A. Schappert
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Patent number: 9241450Abstract: An agricultural implement for applying a product to an agricultural field. The agricultural implement including a chassis, at least one tank positioned on and carried by the chassis, a plurality of ground engaging devices and a plurality of suspension elements. The plurality of suspension elements are coupled to the chassis. Each of the ground engaging devices are coupled to one of the plurality of suspension elements. The plurality of suspension elements are coupled to an outbound side of the ground engaging devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventor: Lyle P. Mangen
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Patent number: 9241451Abstract: A wireless system is provided for monitoring environmental, soil, or climate conditions and/or controlling irrigation or climate control systems at an agricultural or landscape site. In some embodiments, the wireless system includes at least one wireless nodes for monitoring environmental, soil, or climate conditions and/or for controlling one or more irrigation or climate control systems at the site. The wireless system also includes a server computer system located remotely from the site. The server computer system is coupled to the node/s over a communications network for receiving data from and controlling operation of the node/s. The server computer system is also coupled to a device operated by an end-user over a communications network for transmitting the data to and receiving remote control commands or queries from the end-user.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Bulut F. Ersavas, Semih Pekol, Atakan Bodur
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Patent number: 9241452Abstract: A multiple plant container self-watering system comprises a primary container at a first elevation and a plurality of secondary containers at different elevations, fluidly connected by means of tubing. The primary container comprises a primary outer shell that encloses a primary reservoir pot, having an expanded upper portion and a tubular lower portion, a primary wick and a primary grow pot. Each of the plurality of secondary containers comprises a secondary outer shell that encloses a secondary reservoir pot having an expanded upper portion and a tubular lower portion, a secondary wick, and a secondary grow pot. The diameter of the lower portion of the primary and secondary reservoir pot is greatly reduced in comparison to the diameter of the upper portion thereof, thereby allowing for substantially similar dry-down time for a plurality of fluidly connected plant containers at different elevations.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventor: Donald J. Stewart, Jr.
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Patent number: 9241453Abstract: A commercial plant cultivation system generates a controlled environment in which plants can be grown. A grow enclosure generate a controlled environment and can be either a mobile or fixed structure. A plurality of growing panels and a plurality of lighting fixtures are slidably mounted on a grow system support structure positioned within the grow enclosure. The plurality of growing panels can be positioned in either a vertical or horizontal configuration depending on the type of plants being grown. A nutrient delivery system is in fluid communication with the plurality of growing panels to deliver a nutrient solution to the plants. The nutrient solution is dispersed to the roots of the plants through a plurality of supply tubes positioned within each of the plurality of growing panels. Excess nutrient solution is collected and passed through a rock box in order to replenish nutrients and minerals.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: INDOOR FARMS OF AMERICA, LLCInventors: David W. Martin, Ronald R. Evans
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Patent number: 9241454Abstract: The invention relates to lipochitooligosaccharides obtainable from arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and which are useful for stimulating arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis, and lateral root formation.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2009Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignees: INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (C.N.R.S.), UNIVERSITE PAUL SABATIERInventors: Jean Denarie, Fabienne Maillet, Véréna Poinsot, Olivier Andre, Guillaume Becard, Monique Gueunier, Laurence Cromer, Alexandra Haouy, Delphine Giraudet
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Patent number: 9241455Abstract: The present invention relates to a tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in which the glandular heads of type VI trichomes are absent, and that has a modified composition of flavonoids and volatiles. Furthermore, the typical tomato smell is absent or nearly absent. The plant comprises a mutant allele, which is obtainable from a tomato plant, representative seed of which was deposited under deposit accession number NCIMB 41845. The said mutant allele is located on chromosome 9 between positions 1750800 bp and 4517648 bp, preferably between positions 1939546 bp and 2970346 bp, most preferably at about position 2454946 bp on a physical map of the Solanum lycopersicum genome.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.Inventors: Dörthe Bettina Dräger, Zeger Otto Van Herwijnen, Rudolf Verhoef, Arie Vogelaar
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Patent number: 9241456Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHWKG and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHWKG with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHWKG through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHWKG or a locus conversion of PHWKG with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Gustavo Marcelo Garcia
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Patent number: 9241457Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH18F4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18F4 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18F4 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18F4 or a locus conversion of PH18F4 with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Russell L. Fox
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Patent number: 9241458Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1DD8 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1DD8 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1DD8 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1DD8 or a locus conversion of PH1DD8 with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Edwin Michael Grote
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Patent number: 9241459Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1D1R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1D1R with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1D1R through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1D1R or a locus conversion of PH1D1R with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Russell L. Fox, Andrew Jon Ross
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Patent number: 9241460Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1KYK and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1KYK with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1KYK through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1KYK or a locus conversion of PH1KYK with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
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Patent number: 9241461Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1V51 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1V51 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1V51 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1V51 or a locus conversion of PH1V51 with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Blaine Earl Johnson, Thomas Charles Barker
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Patent number: 9241462Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH25M3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH25M3 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25M3 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH25M3 or a locus conversion of PH25M3 with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Dario Prada, Andrew Jon Ross
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Patent number: 9241463Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH269T and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH269T with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH269T through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH269T or a locus conversion of PH269T with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Terence Luke Molnar
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Patent number: 9241464Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1MRJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1MRJ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1MRJ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1MRJ or a locus conversion of PH1MRJ with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Di Johann Fangl
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Patent number: 9241465Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18D780 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X18D780 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18D780 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18D780, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18D780. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18D780.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Khusi Ram Tiwari, Terry R. Colbert, William Andrew Wilson, Daniel Joseph Pohl, Randall Newton Holley, Joseph D. Anderson, Ningxia Du, Brian Joseph Bush, Thomas Russell Henry
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Patent number: 9241466Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1035765. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1035765. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1035765 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1035765 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventor: Roger L. Lussenden
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Patent number: 9241467Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045970. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045970. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045970 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045970 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventor: Thomas P. Jury
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Patent number: 9241468Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046531. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046531. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046531 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046531 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventor: Thomas L. Floyd
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Patent number: 9241469Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S130063 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S130063, to the plants of soybean cultivar S130063, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S130063, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S130063. 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 S130063. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S130063, 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 S130063 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: M.S. Technologies LLCInventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 9241470Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S130070 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S130070, to the plants of soybean cultivar S130070, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S130070, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S130070. 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 S130070. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S130070, 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 S130070 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: M.S. Technologies LLCInventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 9241471Abstract: A new synthetic cultivar of prairie cordgrass designated ‘Savoy’ is described. ‘Savoy’ is well adapted to the lower Midwest environment of the United States of America, and has a higher biomass yield potential than presently available commercial prairie cordgrass cultivars, such as ‘Red River’. In particular, compared to ‘Red River’, the cultivar ‘Savoy’ has higher mass per tiller, more leaves per tiller, higher shoot height and longer, wider leaves containing more biomass per leaf.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of IllinoisInventors: Dokyoung Lee, Allen Parrish
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Patent number: 9241472Abstract: A system for monitoring a teat cleaning and disinfectant before a milking operation is started that comprises one or more controllers that are configured to monitor various operating parameters of the system. In an embodiment, the current supplied to a motor that drives scrubbing elements in an applicator in order to identify or determine when a teat of a cow is inserted and then removed from the applicator during a wash mode and dry mode. The controller is programmed to count each teat that is properly prepped for milking in order to determine the number of cows that have been properly prepped for milking. If certain thresholds, such as predetermined number of teats on a cow, have not been met a cow is not counted as having been properly prepped.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: ALPHA TECHNOLOGY U.S.A. CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin Dole, Larry Bilskie
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Patent number: 9241473Abstract: A device for limiting access of an animal is disclosed. The device includes a housing having a sidewall defining an opening therein, and a housing interior in communication with the opening. The device also includes an opening-size selectable member engageable with at least a portion of the housing for restricting at least one dimension of the opening to form a modified opening. The modified opening allows passage of a first animal into the housing interior through the opening, and restrains a second animal from entering the housing interior. In one configuration, the second animal is larger than the first animal.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventor: Pinky Fredericks
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Patent number: 9241474Abstract: An animal harness for an animal includes a loop of webbing, which encircles the back, neck and shoulder of the animal. A pouch is affixed to the loop. A pulsating device is disposed within the pouch and transmits same to the animal through the chest and about its heart to calm the animal during transport.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventor: Robert L. Thorne
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Patent number: 9241475Abstract: The inventive technology generally relates to the field of animal feed distribution systems. In particular, the inventive technology includes general as well as specific methods and apparatus for the loading and/or distribution of baled animal feed. The inventive technology may provide for a hydraulically-controlled bale feeding device that may be used to load, and laterally discharge bale “flakes” through a cantilevered hydraulic armature. The system may also utilized a hydraulic slicing arm to aid in the flaking process as well as be adaptable to lifting devices, such as a pallet head on a traditional tractor and/or steer-skid.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Trav-Call, Ltd.Inventor: Nyle Wright
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Patent number: 9241476Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an invasive test on an egg, such as determining the gender of an embryo in an egg, comprising the step of: providing a passage to the interior of an egg. The present invention also relates to a method for determining the gender of an embryo in an egg.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: VISSER 'S-GRAVENDEEL HOLDING B.V.Inventor: Cornelis Frans Taco Visser
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Patent number: 9241477Abstract: A fluid delivery system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such a fluid delivery system includes a plurality of fluid pumps each having a select valve, a diaphragm valve, and an outlet valve. The select valves are individually controllable such that each select valve is selectively operated via a pneumatic actuator. The diaphragm valves and the outlet valves are commonly operated via respective pneumatic actuators. An input valve is provided for each fluid pump in instances that require high pressure delivery of a fluid substance via the fluid pumps. In such instances, the input valves and the diaphragm valves are commonly controlled via high pressure solenoid valves, while the select valves are selectively controlled and the outlet valves are commonly controlled via low pressure solenoid valves. An associated apparatus and method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: FORMULATRIX, INC.Inventors: Kabir Mukaddam, Pratomo Alimsijah
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Patent number: 9241478Abstract: A feeder for larval and juvenile fishes is capable of delivering an adjustable dose of microparticulate feed to selected locations, via pneumatic conveyance and control. A source of low-pressure dry gas is used to blow microparticulate feed through a manifold and into a selected one of a number of tubes. In order to adjust the portion dispensed by the feeder, an adjustable portion control is provided. Instead of a fixed sized ration cup a threaded recess is provided. Within the recess is provided a mating nylon set screw with an Allen hex head socket. By screwing the set screw in, or out, a user may increase, or decrease the volume of each dose.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventors: Thomas M Scott, Kenneth Ashley Webb, Jr.
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Patent number: 9241479Abstract: An elongated barbless upside down hook, physically returns a fish back to the bottom, naturally recompressing the trapped air, oxygenating the fish on the way down and releasing it unharmed. The hook uses a weight attached at the end of the shank to descend the device and a retrieval line attached at the bend (bight) to withdraw the hook from the fish and bring the hook back to the surface. This device avoids any moving parts or triggers and is capable of returning any size fish or multiple fish at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventor: Roy Leon Poston
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Patent number: 9241480Abstract: A fishing lure device attracts fish using sound, movement, reflection and appearance. The device includes an elongated main body having a front end, a rear end and a perimeter surface coupled to and extending between the front end and the rear end. A longitudinal axis extends through the main body between the front end and the rear end. At least one hook is attached to the main body. Each hook is configured to catch a fish thereon. A pair of panels is coupled to the main body. Each of the panels is angled upwardly and outwardly away from a top side of the main body. The panels are orientated in opposite directions with respect to each other and orientated perpendicular with respect to the longitudinal axis of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventors: Kevin Storm, Robert Storm
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Patent number: 9241481Abstract: A fishing lure including a one-piece length of wire configured to have an uppermost loop for attachment of a fishing line, a first linear segment, a first bend, a second linear segment extending from the first bend and towards the uppermost loop so as to be closely adjacent and parallel to a lower portion of the first linear segment, the second linear segment terminating at a second bend, and a third linear segment extending from the second bend to a terminal loop, the second bend configured to orient the third linear segment in a direction extending generally away from the first linear segment and the second linear segment. A hook is positioned on the first bend and a spinner is operatively associated with terminal loop for rotating relative to the terminal loop.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Inventor: Robert A. Jackson, III
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Patent number: 9241482Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a self-decontaminating surface coating, which when cured has a partially hydrophobic surface. The coating comprises a polymeric coating resin which, when cured, is hydrophilic. The coating also comprises a biocide, a germinating agent, and a hydrophobic micro/nano particulate material. The coating is suitable for application to ceramics, metals, and polymer substrates. Articles coated with the coating of the present invention are resistant to spores.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Martin E. Rogers, Janice P. Phillips, Bryan Koene, Marc S. Hirsch, James H. Wynne