Abstract: A new Gaillardia plant named ‘GAIZ0001’ particularly distinguished by the large bi-color, purple-red and yellow inflorescences just above the foliage, medium to deep green leaves, medium sized and very well-branched, semi-upright plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Heuchera plant characterized by leaves which are yellow to lime green with prominent red veins, showing the strongest coloration in the spring and fall, large leaves, creamy white flowers on short flowering stems, a medium-large, mounding habit, and good vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lavender cultivar named ‘DLAVENLPOP’ is disclosed, characterized by pink flowers and terminal bracts, uniform inflorescence and very compact plant form. The new variety is a Lavandula, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Sunlobe Torepin’, characterized by its outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; freely flowering habit; relatively large violet pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Sunlobe Toresubu’, characterized by its outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; freely flowering habit; relatively large lavender to pale blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A method is provided for the suppression or prevention of pain, movement disorders, epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, sleep disorders, autonomic disorders, urinary bladder disorders, abnormal metabolic states, disorders of the muscular system, and neuropsychiatric disorders in a patient. The method comprises positioning at least one electrode on or proximate to at least one of the patient's sphenopalatine ganglia (“SPG”), sphenopalatine nerves (“SPN”), or vidian nerves (“VN”), and activating the at least one electrode to apply an electrical signal to at least one of the SPG, SPN, or VN. In a further embodiment of the invention used to treat the same conditions, the electrode used is capable of dispensing a medication solution or analgesic which is applied via an electrode to at least one of the SPG, SPN, or VN. A method is also provided for surgically implanting an electrode on or proximate to at least one of the SPG, SPN, or VN of a patient.

Abstract: A DC to DC converter circuit includes circuitry for generating a PWM waveform signal at a phase node of a DC to DC converter responsive to an input voltage and a monitor monitored output voltage. The circuitry further includes a high side switching transistor connected between the input voltage and a phase node and a low side switching transistor connected between the phase node and ground. An output filter is connected to the circuitry for generating the PWM waveform signal. The output filter includes an inductor having a first side connected to the phase node and a second side connected to an output voltage node. Detection circuitry detects zero current crossings in the inductor responsive to a voltage across the high side switching transistor and a voltage across the low side switching transistor.

Abstract: A proppant discharge system has a container with an outlet formed at a bottom thereof and a gate slidably affixed at the outlet so as to be movable between a first position covering the outlet to second position opening the outlet, and a support structure having an actuator thereon. The container is removably positioned on the top surface of the support structure. The actuator is engageable with gate so as to move the gate from the first position to the second position. A conveyor underlies the container so as to receive proppant as discharged from the container through the outlet. The container is a ten foot ISO container.

Abstract: Method for a memory including a first, second, third and fourth cells include applying a read, program, or erase voltage, the first and second cells coupled to a first top interconnect, the third and fourth cells coupled to a second top interconnect, the first and third cells coupled to a first bottom interconnect, the second and fourth cells are to a second bottom interconnect, each cell includes a switching material overlying a non-linear element (NLE), the resistive switching material is associated with a first conductive threshold voltage, the NLE is associated with a lower, second conductive threshold voltage, comprising applying the read voltage between the first top and the first bottom electrode to switch the NLE of the first cell to conductive, while the NLEs of the second, third, and the fourth cells remain non-conductive, and detecting a read current across the first cell in response to the read voltage.

Abstract: Some embodiments regard a circuit comprising: a first circuit configured to lock a frequency of an output clock to a frequency of a reference clock; a second circuit configured to align an input signal to a phase clock of the output clock; a third circuit configured to use a first set of phase clocks of the output clock and a second set of phase clocks of the output clock to improve alignment of the input signal to the phase clock of the output clock; and a lock detection circuit configured to turn on the first circuit when the frequency of the output clock is not locked to the frequency of the reference clock; and to turn off the first circuit and to turn on the second circuit and the third circuit when the frequency of the output clock is locked to the frequency of the reference clock.

Abstract: An attachment for an engineering vehicle that has a first side having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a first plurality of surfaces extending between the outer surface and the inner surface defining a first plurality of holes having a hole diameter; a second side having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a second plurality of surfaces extending between the outer surface and the inner surface defining a second plurality of holes having the hole diameter; and a plurality of rods occupying at least some of the first plurality of holes and at least some of the second plurality of holes, each rod having a first end, a second end, a longitudinal axis intersecting the first end and the second end, a rod length between the first end and the second end along the longitudinal axis, and a rod diameter.

Abstract: An agricultural baler has a flywheel that is connected via a cardan coupling to a PTO of a tractor, the cardan coupling includes a torque-limiter adapted for disengaging the flywheel from the PTO when a predetermined torque is exceeded, wherein the cardan coupling further includes a transmission switchable between a startup state and a running state, in the startup state the transmission is configured to only partially transmit rotational movement of the PTO to the flywheel while in the running state the transmission is configured to fully transmit rotational movement of the PTO to the flywheel.

Abstract: A tillage implement spanning a lateral distance relative to a forward direction and having a plurality of carrier frames, each for supporting a plurality of soil engaging tools. A pivoting wheel assembly positions the carrier frames at a variable distance from the soil and an actuator is connected between the carrier frame and each support wheel assembly to vary the height of the carrier frame. The actuator has a sensor for generating a signal reflecting the displacement of the actuator. The sensor element is mounted in an adjustable sensor support and countersunk by the required clearance between the sensor element and encoded information on the output shaft so that the sensor support may be adjusted to abut the shaft and accurately position the sensor element.

Abstract: A coulter with a coulter disc for delivering agricultural materials into soil along one direction F of travel, a height measuring apparatus which is located in the region of the coulter disc for measuring a penetration depth Tm of the coulter disc into the soil, a coulter holder for swivelling holding of the coulter disc on a coulter frame and height setting relative to the coulter frame, the penetration depth T of the coulter disc being controllable/adjustable depending on the measured penetration depth Tm.

Abstract: A folding agricultural implement including a plurality of tilling sections and a hinge system. The tilling sections include first and second tilling sections, with the second tilling section being pivotally coupled to the first tilling section about a first pivot axis. The hinge is system coupled to both tilling sections. The hinge system includes a link, an actuator, at least one wheel and a ramp system. The link is pivotally coupled to the first tilling section about a second pivot axis. The actuator has a pivoting connection on each end with one pivoting connection being coupled to the second tilling section and the other pivoting connection is coupled to the link, with the actuator having a range of travel. The wheel is rotationally coupled to the link. The ramp system is configured for the wheel to traverse thereover for a portion of the range of travel of the actuator.

Abstract: An agricultural planter having sensors for measuring multiple soil properties adjusts planting depth and seeding rate in real time based on the measured soil properties. An optical module is carried by the planter for collecting soil reflectance data. A pair of soil contact blades protrude from or are embedded in the optical module for collecting soil EC data and soil moisture data. A switching circuit or phase lock loop allows the same soil contact blades to feed signals to both a soil EC signal conditioning circuit and a soil moisture signal conditioning circuit. The soil moisture data can be used to calibrate the soil EC data and the soil reflectance data to compensate for effects of changing soil moisture conditions across a field. The sensor module can be positioned behind a seed tube and used as a seed firmer, or incorporated into a seed tube guard.

Abstract: A row unit for an agricultural implement includes a closing disc configured to move soil into a trench. The row unit includes a first arm having a first end coupled to a center portion of a coupling and a second end configured to rotatably couple to a support structure of the row unit. A second arm includes a first end coupled to an outer portion of the coupling and a second end configured to rotatably couple to the support structure. The outer portion of the coupling is rotatable relative to the center portion, and rotation of the outer portion relative to the center portion drives a rotational axis of the closing disc to revolve about a longitudinal axis of the center portion to enable the closing disc to maintain a desired toe angle relative or a desired camber angle as the row unit travels across a field.

Abstract: A method including adjusting a changeable component of a seed planting machine when switching from a first variety of seed to a second variety of seed during planting, wherein the adjusting is based on a location of the planting machine.

Abstract: A row crop planter has a pneumatic system for conveying seeds to individual row units employing three-way splitters above certain master row units for supplying seed to each master row unit and a pair of associated slave row units. Each three-row splitter has an upper inlet chamber of annular shape with an offset inlet coupled to a conveying hose for receiving an air entrained seed flow, and an annular passageway extending downwardly from the inlet chamber to an outlet for delivering seeds to the master unit below. A pair of laterally extending slave outlet conduits extend obliquely upward and each has a jumper hose connecting with an adjacent slave unit. The flow circulating within the annular region allows seeds to fall downwardly and air to spiral upwardly into a supplemental air conduit. An air bypass passageway conveys air flow from the supplemental air conduit toward the slave outlet conduits.

Abstract: A particulate material delivery system is provided that allows for variable rate sectional control while delivering particulate material to an agricultural field. The system may include an air cart and a drill that are towable behind a tractor and that includes a metering system receiving product from the air cart and delivering the product to the drill for distribution to the ground, such as an agricultural field. The metering system includes multiple metering units that receive separate portions of the product from the air cart. Multiple prime movers drive the multiple metering units. A controller is connected to and individually controls the multiple prime movers such that distribution rates of the multiple metering units can be varied independently of each other.

Abstract: A method of spreading granular fertilizer includes driving a small framed truck over an electronically mapped area that is in need of granular fertilizer. As the small framed truck is driven over the mapped area, a GP S sensor is read to determine the location of the small framed truck on the mapped area. An electronic control determines the application rate of granular fertilizer needed to the left of the truck and the application rate of granular fertilizer needed to the right of the truck in relation to the location of the truck on the mapped area. The method includes dispensing left and right amounts of granular fertilizer from a hopper carried on the truck, with the left and right amounts being separately dispensed at rates determined in the determining step. Apparatus to carry out the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for application of an agricultural product to a field, the method includes acquiring real-time sampled data using real-time agricultural sensors, wherein the real-time agricultural sensors include a soil sensor, auto-calibrating the real-time agricultural sensors using statistical characteristics of the real-time sampled data to determine an application rate, and applying the agricultural product to the field based on the application rate.

Abstract: A dust mitigating device is provided for use in debris handling. A dust mitigating device may comprise a rake having a head and a first axis, a collection head coupled to the rake, and an exit passage in fluid communication with the collection head. The collection head comprises a suction port and has a second axis. The collection head is configured to align with the head of a rake such that the second axis substantially parallel with the first axis and proximate the first axis. The exit passage is configured to couple to a negative pressure source.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a chassis, a header carried by the chassis, and a header height control system. The header is movable in upward and downward directions. The header height control system includes an electrical processing circuit, a non-contact sensor and a contact sensor. The non-contact sensor is positioned to sense a crop canopy ahead of the header. The contact sensor is positioned to sense an actual ground position relative to the header. The electrical processing circuit is coupled with and receives signals from each of the non-contact sensor and the contact sensor. The electrical processing circuit is operable to predict an upcoming ground position based upon the sensed crop canopy and actual ground position.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to weighing a bale formed by a round baler. One or more load cells, but not including load cells at each support of the baler, are used to obtain a measurement of the baler containing the bale and a measurement of the baler empty. Factors related to the slope of the surface on which the baler is located, the size of the bale, and the shape of the bale are used to adjust the measured weight of the bale.

Abstract: A clutch for selectively driving a mechanism. The clutch includes an engagement member movable between an engaged position for driving the mechanism and a disengaged position. The clutch also includes an actuation assembly having a first member pivotable about a pivot and cooperative with a control element for movement between a retaining position and a release position, and a second member pivotable about the pivot between the retaining position and the release position. The second member extends towards the engagement member in the retaining position for maintaining the engagement member in the disengaged position. The second member is pivotable about the pivot independently of the first member such that the second member is rotatable relative to the first member.

Abstract: The apparatus provides a method for assembling a vertically oriented structure for plants and flowers. A planter assembly which accepts soil and plants is attached to a base assembly which supports the planter assembly. The attachment of the planter assembly to the base assembly is via a plurality of rigid panels inserted into slotted cavities on both the planter assembly and the base assembly wherein the panels are aligned and attached uniformly and directly adjacent to the outer surfaces of the planter assembly and the base assembly sides. When upright, the assembled structure descends in width from top to bottom.

Abstract: A stump cutter assembly that has a driven wheel with first and wheel side surfaces, and a first stump cutter tooth assembly operatively attaches to the first wheel side surface and a second stump cutter tooth assembly operatively attaches to the second wheel side surface. The first stump cutter tooth assembly includes a first stump cutter tooth and a first bi-directional pocket member that non-rotatably retains the first stump cutter tooth. The second stump cutter tooth assembly includes a second stump cutter tooth and a second bi-directional pocket member that non-rotatably retains the second stump cutter tooth. The first stump cutter tooth assembly is in general transverse alignment with the second stump cutter tooth assembly.

Abstract: A tree harvester, suitable for harvesting small trees in row(s) as a source of biomass, has a harvesting head with a chipper drum and complementary anvil. A pick-up front has at least one spiral and guide member, such as a guide rail or counter-rotating spiral, to maintain a tree in a substantially vertical position when, and after, its stem is cut by a base cutter. The pick-up front has a support plate or conveyor, which co-operates with the at least one spiral or guide member pair, to convey the tree to a location about the chipper drum, for engagement by at least one pair of nip rollers above the chipper drum, while maintaining the tree in the substantially vertical position. The, or each, pair of nip rollers feeds the tree downwardly (and rearwardly) to the chipper drum, while still maintaining the tree in the substantially vertical position, for conversion to biomass, such as woodchips.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product for an aquaponics, and greenhouse system, including a solar greenhouse insulated on north, east and west sides and with glazing on a south side at an angle to maximize winter sunlight, and housing a fish tank; and a plurality of grow beds coupled to the fish tank. The grow beds each including a geyzer pump powered by an air pump to pump water from the fish tank to the grow bed and aerate water of the fish tank, and a bell siphon to drain the water from the grow bed back into the fish tank.

Abstract: Provided are sunflowers, parts thereof, cultures of, and seeds that are capable of producing sunflower oil that is low in saturated fat as well as associated methods.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated MCB70, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line MCB70, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line MCB70 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line MCB70 with another corn line or plant and to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line MCB70, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line MCB70 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH25T1 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH25T1 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25T1 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 PH25T1 or a locus conversion of PH25T1 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ID3645, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ID3645 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ID3645, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ID3645, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated HID3634, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line HID3634 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line HID3634, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line HID3634, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XR34AT14RX. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XR34AT14RX. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XR34AT14RX and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XR34AT14RX with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV024507. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV024507, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV024507 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV024507 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV024507.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH167881. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH167881, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH167881 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH167881.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH174607. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH174607, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH174607 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH174607.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH160973. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH160973, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH160973 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH160973.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH159621. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH159621, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH159621 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH159621.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH157613. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH157613, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH157613 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH157613.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH127192. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH127192, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH127192 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH127192.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH045556. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH045556, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH045556 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH045556.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH045593. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH045593, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH045593 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH045593.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01059966. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01059966. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01059966 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01059966 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01059874. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01059874. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01059874 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01059874 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01059967. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01059967. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01059967 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01059967 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01059962. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01059962. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01059962 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01059962 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.