Patents Issued in March 14, 2017
  • Blueberry plant named ‘FL06-556’
    Patent number: PP27771
    Abstract: ‘FL06-556’ is a new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) variety distinguished by a low chilling requirement, upright growth habit, and very firm, crisp fruit that are sweet and low acid with a small dry picking scar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Lyrene, James W. Olmstead
  • Pear tree named ‘CH201’
    Patent number: PP27772
    Abstract: A new pear variety named ‘CH201’ is distinguished by its crunchy bicolored fruit, which maintains its quality during very long term storage, and its low susceptibility to fire blight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Agroscope
    Inventor: Danilo Christen
  • Nectarine tree named ‘NECTARNOVALA’
    Patent number: PP27773
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree denominated ‘NECTARNOVALA’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet white flesh comprising a red pigmentation, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsène Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Nectarine tree named ‘NECTARELSE’
    Patent number: PP27774
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree denominated ‘NECTARELSE’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet white flesh comprising a red pigmentation along the pistil conduct, into the stone cavity and star-shaped around this cavity, and an attractive luminous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsène Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Nectarine tree named ‘NECTAJOY’
    Patent number: PP27775
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of yellow nectarine tree denominated ‘NECTAJOY’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet orange yellow flesh having a red pigmentation, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a very high percentage of red blush on skin surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: AGRO SELECTION FRUITS
    Inventors: Arsène Maillard, Laurence Maillard
  • Peach tree named ‘Flat Delight Two’
    Patent number: PP27776
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new variety of Prunus persica named ‘Flat Delight Two’. This new variety, which requires 500-550 chilling units of dormancy, is considered to be a peach tree of early mid-season maturity, which produces yellow-fleshed, sub-acid flat (donut, pantao) fruit that are firm, attractively colored, and suitable for local fresh market and home garden use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: David H. Byrne, Natalie Anderson
  • Sweet orange tree named ‘UF 11-1-24’
    Patent number: PP27777
    Abstract: ‘UF 11-1-24’ is a new and distinct, nearly seedless, midseason sweet orange. Trees of ‘UF 11-1-24’ produce fruit that have higher soluble solids/box ratio, and juice color than ‘Midsweet’ orange, the industry standard mid-season sweet orange cultivar. Fruit of ‘UF 11-1-24’ also reach a higher solids/acidity ratio than any other ‘Midsweet’ clones, enabling a slightly earlier harvest, and thus, potentially avoiding freezing events common in late December/early January harvests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick G. Gmitter, Jr.
  • Mandarin tree named ‘Bingo’
    Patent number: PP27778
    Abstract: The new mandarin tree called ‘Bingo’ arose from a seedling tree selected among a family of hybrids from a cross of the seed parent LB7-11 and pollen parent ‘Seedless Kishu’. The new tree produces annual crops of well-colored fruit that are essentially seedless, very easy to peel, mature early in the season, and are of excellent eating quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick G. Gmitter, Jr.
  • Hop plant named ‘ADHA 871’
    Patent number: PP27779
    Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘ADHA 871’ is disclosed. The cones of ‘ADHA 871’ mature in mid to late September in Moxee, Wash., and yield a crop of 2200 to 2300 pounds per acre. ‘ADHA 871’ is used for its aromatic quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: AMERICAN DWARF HOP ASSOCIATION, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Perrault, Eugene G. Probasco
  • plant named ‘PJM Elite Star’
    Patent number: PP27780
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Rhododendron plant named ‘PJM Elite Star’ that is characterized by its flowers that are deep purple-violet-red in color, its early spring blooming habit, its densely branched plant habit, and its summer foliage that is dark green in color and winter foliage that is dark reddish brown in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Gurjit Sidhu
  • plant named ‘HORTMACLEPA’
    Patent number: PP27781
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla plant named, ‘HORTMACLEPA’, that is characterized by its inflorescences with sterile florets with sepals that are white in color with thin dark pink margins (picotee) that retain their picotee color until the antique/autumn phase, and have ruffled margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignees: Horteve Breeding B.V., Kolster Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Pieter Eveleens
  • plant named ‘RutAbut1’
    Patent number: PP27782
    Abstract: An Abutilon plant named ‘RutAbut1’ has full blooms throughout the summer, short internode lengths, and large flowers that are yellow-orange with a red throat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Ruter, Donglin Zhang, Allan M. Armitage, David A. Knauft, Suzzanne C. Tate, Kelly Preslar
  • plant named ‘Zanmuberry’
    Patent number: PP27783
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuberry’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with purple ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flowering date September 21; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.
    Inventor: Henricus Cornelius Maria Jacobs
  • plant named ‘VEAZ0027’
    Patent number: PP27784
    Abstract: A new Verbena plant named ‘VEAZ0027’ particularly distinguished by the its large sized inflorescences, big florets that are light pink with a white eye, medium green, undivided leaves and an upright plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Kathryn Verlinden
  • plant named ‘Dradorco’
    Patent number: PP27785
    Abstract: ‘Dradorco’ is a new and distinctive variety of Dracaena fragrans which is characterized by a short and compact growth habit, a distinctive spiraling of the leaves, prominent golden leaf margins, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation. The new variety is typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Dragontree Beheer BV
    Inventor: Ruud Scheffers
  • plant named ‘Novapenblu’
    Patent number: PP27786
    Abstract: The new Penstemon plant was created by the crossing of parent plants which had been studied in the hope that they might provide desired characteristics. Attractive bluish-purple blossoms with a white throat are formed in the absence of a vernalization requirement for flowering. An upright compact mounding growth habit is displayed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventors: Michael S. Dobres, Sloane M. Scheiber
  • plant named ‘Novapenlig’
    Patent number: PP27787
    Abstract: The new Penstemon plant was created by the crossing of parent plants which had been studied in the hope that they might provide desired characteristics. Attractive light pink blossoms with a white throat are formed in the absence of a vernalization requirement for flowering. An upright compact mounding growth habit is displayed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventors: Michael S. Dobres, Sloane M. Scheiber
  • plant named ‘Ignition Purple’
    Patent number: PP27788
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Salvia named ‘Ignition Purple’ that is distinguishable by intense vibrant deep purple flowers which are borne on compact plants with mid-green glossy leaves, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Kermit E. Carter
  • Boroalumino silicate glasses
    Patent number: RE46337
    Abstract: Disclosed are alkali-free glasses having a liquidus viscosity of greater than or equal to about 90,000 poises, said glass comprising SiO2, Al2O3, B2O3, MgO, CaO, and SrO such that, in mole percent on an oxide basis: 64?SiO2?68.2; 11?Al2O3?13.5; 5?B2O3?9; 2?MgO?9; 3?CaO?9; and 1?SrO?5. The glasses can be used to make a display glass substrates, such as thin film transistor (TFT) display glass substrates for use in active matrix liquid crystal display devices (AMLCDs) and other flat panel display devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventor: Adam J. Ellison
  • Data-providing system, transmission server, data terminal, apparatus, authoring apparatus and data-providing method
    Patent number: RE46338
    Abstract: A data-providing system comprising a first data-transmitting section (control unit 1), a control section (control unit 3), and a second data-transmitting section (control unit 3). The first data-transmitting section transmits a continuous stream of content data that consists of multimedia content groups, each composed of program data and auxiliary data items. The control section processes data items obtained by dividing each program data, attribute data of the auxiliary data items and user profile data, thereby to automatically assemble new data. The second data-transmitting section changes the order in which to transmit the auxiliary data items inserted in a program, in accordance with the new data assembled by the control section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Tomoshi Hirayama
  • Method and apparatus for plasma dicing a semi-conductor wafer
    Patent number: RE46339
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for plasma dicing a substrate, the method comprising providing a process chamber having a wall; providing a plasma source adjacent to the wall of the process chamber; providing a work piece support within the process chamber; placing a work piece onto the work piece support, said work piece having a support film, a frame and the substrate; loading the work piece onto the work piece support; applying a tensional force to the support film; clamping the work piece to the work piece support; generating a plasma using the plasma source; and etching the work piece using the generated plasma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Plasma-Therm LLC
    Inventors: Rich Gauldin, Chris Johnson, David Johnson, Linnell Martinez, David Pays-Volard, Russell Westerman, Gordon Grivna
  • Walk aerator
    Patent number: 9591796
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Exmark Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Christian S. C. Bryant, Alex W. Buhr, Timothy D. Andre, Jeremy J. Tate
  • Cover systems with fusion welds
    Patent number: 9591797
    Abstract: A cover system for a storage pond formed using a liner is disclosed. A cover flap, a liner flap and an anchor flap are preassembled either off-site at a factory or on-site. The anchor flap is disposed in an anchor trench and the anchor trench is backfilled. The liner is deployed and the perimeter is welded to the liner flap. The cover is deployed and the perimeter is welded to the cover flap. The above welding is preferably fusion welding and could take place in any order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: INDUSTRIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONCEPTS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Morgan, Michael Sean Gallant
  • Distributing unit for granular material, in particular a seeding unit
    Patent number: 9591798
    Abstract: A distributing unit (10) for granular material such as seed grains (12), fertilizers or the like is disclosed, in particular a seeding unit (11) of a distributing or seeding machine. The unit (10) comprises a housing (14) with at least one inlet opening (18) for conveying granular material or conveyed seed grains (12) and an outlet opening (26) and also a rotating conveying device (24) with at least one rotating conveying element (28) for taking hold of the granular material or the seed grains (12), which conveying element is arranged or extends approximately axially with respect to the housing (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: HORSCH MASCHINEN GMBH
    Inventor: Thomas Horsch
  • Metering of product in an air cart on hilly terrain
    Patent number: 9591799
    Abstract: An air cart for use in an agricultural air seeding system includes at least one tank for holding a material, and a metering system associated with the at least one tank. The metering system is configured for metering the material from the at least one tank at an output rate. A sensor senses a parameter associated with an angular orientation of the air cart relative to a reference plane, and provides an output signal indicative of the angular orientation. An actuator adjusts an output rate of the metering system. A controller is coupled with each of the actuator and the sensor and receives the output signal from the sensor. The controller is configured for controlling the actuator and thereby adjusting the output rate of the metering system, dependent upon the output signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventor: James W. Henry
  • Agricultural implement metering system and method
    Patent number: 9591800
    Abstract: One embodiment describes an agricultural implement. The agricultural implement includes a plurality of ground engaging opener assemblies that each excavates a trench into soil and deposits a granular product into the trench as the agricultural implement is towed though a field; and a first tool meter coupled to the agricultural implement and pneumatically coupled to a first portion of the plurality of ground engaging opener assemblies. The first tool meter instructs a pneumatic distribution system to supply the granular product to the first tool meter based at least in part on a first amount of granular product stored in the first tool meter; and pneumatically distributes the granular product to the first portion of the plurality of ground engaging opener assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Trevor Lawrence Kowalchuk, Gordon Anthony Engel
  • Anhydrous ammonia fertilizer distribution line monitor
    Patent number: 9591801
    Abstract: The monitor system for an anhydrous ammonia fertilizer injection system includes a manifold with a plurality of discharge lines connected to soil engaging knives. A temperature sensor is mounted in each discharge line. The temperature of fertilizer in each discharge line is measures and transmitted to a microprocessor in a console. The temperature in a discharge line is compared with the average temperature in the other discharge lines. This comparison is made for each discharge line connected to a manifold to determine the temperature variations. The variations are compared to a temperature variation number provided by the operator. If an excessive variation occurs a warning is provided. A console screen graph shows which discharge line needs inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Hiniker Company
    Inventors: Paul L. Ardison, David Gramling
  • Belt sealing crop deflector for a flexible draper platform
    Patent number: 9591802
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a belt guard assembly suitable for the harvesting platforms of the type that are carried on the front end of an agricultural combine. More specifically, belt guard assembly covers the void region at the front margin of the draper conveyor system and seals it against the entry of crop residue and foreign objects. The belt guard assembly is provided with a resilient seal strip that overlaps with the upper belt run, and with a rotary joint to permit flexibility between the cutterbar assembly and the draper conveyor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Jose Luis Allochis
  • Deck suspension system for lawnmower
    Patent number: 9591803
    Abstract: In a riding mower having a frame, a mower deck supported beneath the frame by a pair of turnbuckles with resilient polyurethane bushings and a source of motive power also supported on the frame. The frame is supported on forward and rear wheel assemblies with a supporting wheel. The turnbuckles are pivotally secured to the frame by downwardly depending tabs captivating a forward end with the trailing end secured to the deck with links with holes that slide on bolts extending from lift actuator arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventors: Charles Bradley Covington, Warren Long
  • Oscillating pan of an agricultural combine having a flow control guide vane
    Patent number: 9591804
    Abstract: A chaff pan for attachment to a cleaning apparatus of an agricultural combine. The chaff pan includes a surface for receiving a flow of chaff from the cleaning apparatus. The surface has a proximal end proximate the combine and an opposing distal end. First and second side walls extend upwards from the surface about respective lateral ends of the chaff pan. The chaff pan also includes a flow control guide vane positioned on the surface of the chaff pan that extends from the proximal end to the distal end of the surface. The flow control guide vane is positioned on the surface at an angle relative to a midline of the chaff pan for directing the flow of chaff towards the midline of the chaff pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Nathan E. Isaac, Derek S. Rude, Joel M. McDonald
  • Device for harvesting fruit hanging from a plant as well as a method for harvesting fruit hanging from a plant
    Patent number: 9591805
    Abstract: A device which is suitable for harvesting fruit hanging from a plant at least having a mobile frame, which frame at least comprises two opposite, longitudinal sides for guiding fruit. The frame further comprises fruit collecting devices adjoining the first longitudinal side. At least one longitudinal side is provided with wirelike, flexible elements extending from the first longitudinal side, over which elements the fruit can be guided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Driessen Blueberries B.V.
    Inventor: Leon Johannes Gerardus Driessen
  • Agricultural header with multiple finger infeed assembly
    Patent number: 9591806
    Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a header with an infeed assembly including a driving element configured to rotate; a hollow tube rotationally coupled to the driving element and having a plurality of openings formed therein; and at least one finger unit rotatably held within the hollow tube. Each finger unit includes: a finger hub having at least one pivoting aperture formed therein and at least one driving aperture formed therein; a pivoting finger pivotally held within the at least one pivoting aperture and configured to at least partially extend out of one of the openings of the hollow tube during rotation; and a driving finger fixedly held within the at least one driving aperture and configured to at least partially extend into one of the openings of the hollow tube to rotate the finger unit by the hollow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Herbert M. Farley, Matthew D. Weeks, Dillon M. Thompson, Robert Stewart Boyd, Seth M. Bich
  • Continuous square baler
    Patent number: 9591807
    Abstract: A feeding mechanism for a crop baler having a quick feeding device including hay guides which can be deflected by a semi cylinder compression mechanism. The hay guides guide the hay into the bale chamber. A cutting device is provided to divide the continuously fed hay into segments of hay to be placed above and below the compression roller. The mechanism also includes a method of storing a segment of hay while the baler binds the bale in the bale chamber with twine. The mechanism stores hay at the precise time the baler binds the bale in the bale chamber and clears the storage area while the next bale is being made. The mechanism will slow the speed of the semi cylinder, quick feed, leaf stopper cutter, and knotter needle system when binding a bale to allow the baler to operate at a higher speed when not binding the bale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Charles Siebenga
  • Gardening shears capable of switching cutting modes
    Patent number: 9591808
    Abstract: A gardening shears includes a first blade, a driving arm pivoted to the first blade, a second blade pivoted to the first blade, and a link arm pivotally connected between the driving arm and the second blade. The bottom portion of the second blade has a sliding groove and positioning recesses. A switching device installed inside the driving arm is locatable at a first usage position where an end of the link arm is stationarily engaged with a positioning recess next to the top end of the sliding groove for enabling a direct cutting mode for cutting a small-sized branch, and a second usage position where the end of the link arm is slidable in the sliding groove and selectively engageable with one of the positioning recesses for enabling a stepwise cutting mode for stepwise cutting off a large-sized branch by changing the force-applying fulcrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas Lin
  • Split power tool
    Patent number: 9591809
    Abstract: An extendable hedge trimmer includes a housing having a handle end and a tool end. The handle end includes a battery and an electrical connector. The tool end includes a hedge trimming implement, a motor, and an electrical connector. The electrical connector of the tool end is electrically connected with the motor. Wiring is included within the handle end for electrically connecting the battery and the electrical connector of the handle end. The trimmer also includes a pole which is releasably connectable between the tool end and the handle end. The pole is configured for electrically connecting the handle end with the tool end. The trimmer also includes a latch mechanism for releasably attaching the pole between tool end and handle end. The trimmer also includes an input for receiving AC line power via a power cord, the trimmer configured for being power by AC line power and/or battery power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: MTD PRODUCTS INC
    Inventors: Jason Gieske, Cherry A. Bochmann, Erin Q. Riddell
  • Harvester head assembly
    Patent number: 9591810
    Abstract: An improved harvester head assembly is provided. The harvester head includes a housing which is rotatable between a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation. The harvester head further includes feeding system with a central feed roller and a pair of outer feed rollers that are moveable relative to the housing. The harvester head also includes top and bottom saws. A pair of delimbing knives are pivotable relative to the housing. A manifold and valve assembly is disposed in the housing and includes a plurality of solenoid valves which are configured to channel hydraulic fluid to motors and actuators to power and/or move a plurality of the components. The manifold and valve assembly includes a manifold with a rectangular shape and which is oriented with its long dimension extending in a longitudinal direction. The solenoid valves are spaced from one another in the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Chad Bisballe
  • Mobile tree-trimming apparatus
    Patent number: 9591811
    Abstract: An apparatus, such as for tree trimming, includes a mobile carriage having a frame and a pedestal supported by the frame. The apparatus further includes a boom, such as a telescoping boom that is secured to the pedestal through a boom support. The pedestal is pivotable with respect to the carriage frame so that the boom may be selectively operated in a variety of orientations. The mobile carriage of the apparatus is sufficiently compact to fit though tight openings, while also being capable of stably supporting boom extension for operation of a distal end of the boom at elevated heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Jarraff Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James Prohaska
  • Mobile tree-trimming apparatus
    Patent number: 9591812
    Abstract: An apparatus, such as for tree trimming, includes a mobile carriage having a frame and a pedestal supported by the frame. The apparatus further includes a boom, such as a telescoping boom that is secured to the pedestal through a boom support. The pedestal is pivotable with respect to the carriage frame so that the boom may be selectively operated in a variety of orientations. The mobile carriage of the apparatus is sufficiently compact to fit though tight openings, while also being capable of stably supporting boom extension for operation of a distal end of the boom at elevated heights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Jarraff Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Schmotter, James Prohaska
  • Multi-purpose plant watering device and system thereof
    Patent number: 9591813
    Abstract: A plant watering device includes a first body portion, a second body portion having a chamber therein and connected to the bottom of the first body portion, a third body portion set on the top outer wall of the first body portion, and a water supplying tube which is inserted into one side of the third body portion, extending downwards along one side of the first and second body portions to the bottom of the second body portion and upwards along the opposite side of the second and first body portions, and out of the third body portion at the opposite side. Water is provided by the water supplying tube through a hole into the bottom of the chamber and its pressure is regulated using a micropore material block or a water-absorbent rod in the chamber, and a soft water-permeable disc at the bottom of the first body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventor: Xiaopeng Wang
  • Light-weight modular adjustable vertical hydroponic growing system and method
    Patent number: 9591814
    Abstract: A light-weight, modular, adjustable vertical hydroponic growing system and method of Native American design for cultivation plants and beneficial soil organisms (BSO's) in symbiotic combination. Forest-like arrays of fully rotatable and demountable grow tubes are suspended within climate-moderating greenhouses, optionally from conveyor tracks. The tubes are filled with light-weight, porous 100% in-organic grow media predominately comprised of expanded volcanic or recycled glass granules. The grow tube arrays are provided with an insulated, overhead-mounted fertigation distribution system delivering metered intermittent flows from insulated mixing and holding tanks. The flows are recycled via an insulated return piping system to maintain cool fertigation temperatures near those of natural ground water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Inventors: Fred Collins, Don Hertel
  • Plant cultivation device, box, end section unit
    Patent number: 9591815
    Abstract: A plant cultivation device includes a plurality of boxes, a connection unit, and an end section unit. Each box is provided in an inner space thereof with a cultivation chamber and a light source housing chamber. The plurality of boxes are arranged in a line. The connection unit mutually connects two adjacent boxes. The end section unit is mounted to an end section of a box which is arranged in an end of the line. The end section of the box is unconnected to the connection unit. Each box includes a ventilation opening for ventilating the cultivation chamber, and a ventilation port for air cooling the light source housing chamber. Each of the connection unit and the end section unit includes a first ventilation passage through which air flows into the ventilation opening, and a second ventilation passage through which air flows into the ventilation port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiromitsu Fujiyama, Shinya Hirota
  • Onion variety dulciana
    Patent number: 9591816
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Allium in particular to a new variety of Allium cepa L. designated DULCIANA plants, seeds and bulbs thereof as well as plant breeding methods involving DULCIANA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Nunhems B.V.
    Inventor: Michael Bowman
  • Tetraploid watermelon line 54WA004
    Patent number: 9591817
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel watermelon line 54WA004 and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a watermelon plant by crossing the watermelon plants of the invention with themselves or another watermelon plant. The invention also provides watermelon plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. Further provided are methods of producing triploid watermelon seed and plants and seedless watermelon fruit produced therefrom as well as the triploid watermelon seed and plants and the seedless fruits produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: James P. Brusca
  • Low saturated-fat sunflower and associated methods
    Patent number: 9591818
    Abstract: Provided are sunflowers, parts thereof, cultures of, and seeds that are capable of producing sunflower oil that is low in saturated fat and, optionally, high in linoleic acid as well as associated methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: James T. Gerdes, Charles J. Kahl, Angela L. Erickson, Robert M. Benson
  • Cotton variety P05X.5322-11.WRF
    Patent number: 9591819
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated P05X.5322-11WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety P05X.5322-11WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety P05X.5322-11WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety P05X.5322-11WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety P05X.5322-11WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety P05X.5322-11WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Phytogen Seed Company LLC
    Inventors: Joseph T. Johnson, Joel F. Mahill, Frank C. Bordelon
  • Inbred corn line 4691436
    Patent number: 9591820
    Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated 4691436, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line 4691436, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line 4691436 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line 4691436 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 4691436, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 4691436 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLC
    Inventors: Tristan E. Coram, Susan M. Jayne
  • Variety corn line HID4488
    Patent number: 9591821
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated HID4488, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line HID4488 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line HID4488, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line HID4488, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Scott N. Kelly
  • Hybrid corn variety 245721
    Patent number: 9591822
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 245721. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 245721, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 245721 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 245721.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce A. Nagel
  • Inbred corn line XHB25
    Patent number: 9591823
    Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated XHB25, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line XHB25, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line XHB25 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line XHB25 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 XHB25, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line XHB25 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Agrigenetics Inc.
    Inventors: Kermit B. Bohning, Ken Mayberry
  • Inbred corn line IAA13BM
    Patent number: 9591824
    Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated IAA13BM, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line IAA13BM, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line IAA13BM with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line IAA13BM 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 IAA13BM, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line IAA13BM and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Agrigenetics Inc.
    Inventor: Steve J. Plehn