Patents Issued in August 22, 2017
  • Patent number: 9737015
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP25008R is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP25008R, cells from soybean variety XBP25008R, plants of soybean XBP25008R, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP25008R. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP25008R with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP25008R, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP25008R, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP25008R. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP25008R are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Allen Carden, Kathryn Anne Forth, Justin Graham Gray, Donald Earl Kyle
  • Patent number: 9737016
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB32AT15R is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB32AT15R, cells from soybean variety XB32AT15R, plants of soybean XB32AT15R, and plant parts of soybean variety XB32AT15R. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB32AT15R with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB32AT15R, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB32AT15R, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB32AT15R. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB32AT15R are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Allen Carden, Kathryn Anne Forth, Justin Graham Gray, Donald Earl Kyle
  • Patent number: 9737017
    Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated KCNI 330; the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of the inbred corn line KCNI 330; methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing a plant of the inbred corn line KCNI 330 with itself or another corn plant of a different genotype; and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing a plant of the inbred corn line KCNI 330 with a corn plant of a different genotype.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: KRAFT FOODS GROUP BRANDS LLC
    Inventors: Megan E. West, Harold Aycock
  • Patent number: 9737018
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D517HR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08D517HR with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D517HR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D517HR, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D517HR. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D517HR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Craig Kevern, Robert Lee Segebart, David Walter Whitaker
  • Patent number: 9737019
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03H023 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03H023 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03H023 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03H023, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03H023. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03H023.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Edwin Michael Grote, Thomas Craig Kevern
  • Patent number: 9737020
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08H753 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08H753 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08H753 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08H753, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08H753. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08H753.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Russell Fox, Elliot Lee Heffner, Gary Edward Henke, Mark David Hoffbeck, Lora Lynn Kilgore-Norquest, Sara Jane Lira, Andrew Jon Ross, Luis A Verde Chifflet
  • Patent number: 9737021
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08H754 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08H754 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08H754 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08H754, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08H754. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08H754.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Russell Fox, Elliot Lee Heffner, Gary Edward Henke, Lora Lynn Kilgore-Norquest, Sara Jane Lira, Luis A Verde Chifflet
  • Patent number: 9737022
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H128 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13H128 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H128 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H128, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H128. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H128.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian M Anderson, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Terry R Colbert, Russell Fox
  • Patent number: 9737023
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H922 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13H922 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H922 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H922, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H922. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H922.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Bill S Curran, Lora Lynn Kilgore-Norquest, Travis J Lee, Neway Challa Mengistu, Luis A Verde Chifflet
  • Patent number: 9737024
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05H238 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05H238 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05H238 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05H238, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05H238. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05H238.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Adam Chandler, Bill S Curran, David B Fischer, Neway Challa Mengistu, Andrew Jon Ross, Matthew David Smalley, Luis A Verde Chifflet
  • Patent number: 9737025
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95H682 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95H682 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95H682 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95H682, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95H682. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95H682.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Adam Chandler, Jay Robert Hotchkiss, Michael Joseph O'Leary
  • Patent number: 9737026
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2CT2 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2CT2 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2CT2 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2CT2 or a locus conversion of PH2CT2 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley
  • Patent number: 9737027
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2FYP and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2FYP with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2FYP through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2FYP or a locus conversion of PH2FYP with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Edwin Michael Grote
  • Patent number: 9737028
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2G60 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2G60 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2G60 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2G60 or a locus conversion of PH2G60 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Travis Korry Coleman, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia
  • Patent number: 9737029
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2CRV and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2CRV with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2CRV through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2CRV or a locus conversion of PH2CRV with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Milorad Rosulj
  • Patent number: 9737030
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH26BK and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH26BK with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH26BK through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH26BK or a locus conversion of PH26BK with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Lori Karyn Scott
  • Patent number: 9737031
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2TCT and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2TCT with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2TCT through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2TCT or a locus conversion of PH2TCT with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Benoit Revol
  • Patent number: 9737032
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2DMM and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2DMM with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2DMM through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2DMM or a locus conversion of PH2DMM with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Bruno Albrecht, Marco Zanirato
  • Patent number: 9737033
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2CTG and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2CTG with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2CTG through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2CTG or a locus conversion of PH2CTG with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Terry R Colbert, Nicholas Adam Crowley
  • Patent number: 9737034
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH837643. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH837643, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH837643 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 CH837643.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Christian J. Buffard, Richard G. Stelpflug
  • Patent number: 9737035
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH840220. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH840220, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH840220 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 CH840220.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Richard G. Stelpflug
  • Patent number: 9737036
    Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated 3ZZXH1005, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line 3ZZXH1005, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line 3ZZXH1005 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line 3ZZXH1005 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 3ZZXH1005, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 3ZZXH1005 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stipe Vujevic, Jeremy Schul, Bryan Van Oostween
  • Patent number: 9737037
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01063921. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01063921. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01063921 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01063921 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Tyler, David R. Wooten, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9737038
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated GAV0002, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line GAV0002 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line GAV0002, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line GAV0002, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Adrian Jan De Dreu
  • Patent number: 9737039
    Abstract: A method of operating a robotic attacher, includes suspending a robotic attacher from a rail and extending the robotic attacher between the legs of a dairy livestock. The method continues by attaching milking equipment to the dairy livestock using a gripping portion of the robotic attacher during a milking operation, wherein the gripping portion has a nozzle that is positioned away from a teat of the dairy livestock during the milking operation. The method concludes by rotating the gripping portion of the robotic attacher so that the nozzle is positioned to face a teat of the dairy livestock during a spraying operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Technologies Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Henk Hofman, Peter Willem Van der Sluis, Ype Groensma
  • Patent number: 9737040
    Abstract: A system includes a three-dimensional camera and a processor communicatively coupled to the three-dimensional camera. The processor is operable to determine a first and second edge of a dairy livestock. The first edge includes an inner portion of a first hind leg and a first portion of an udder of the dairy livestock. The second edge includes an inner portion of a second hind leg and a second portion of the udder of the dairy livestock. The processor calculates a reference point associated with the udder of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the first edge and the second edge. A robotic attacher moves toward the udder of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the calculated reference point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Technologies Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Henk Hofman, Cor de Ruijter, Menno Koekoek, Peter Willem van der Sluis
  • Patent number: 9737041
    Abstract: A robotic attacher retrieves cups from the left side of an equipment area located behind a dairy livestock and attaches the cups to the teats of the dairy livestock in sequence. The sequence comprises attaching a first cup to the left front teat, a second cup to the right front teat, a third cup to the left rear teat, and a fourth cup to the right rear teat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Technologies Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Henk Hofman, Cor de Ruijter, Menno Koekoek, Peter Willem van der Sluis
  • Patent number: 9737042
    Abstract: A robotic attacher retrieves a preparation cup from an equipment area located behind a dairy livestock and attaches and detaches the preparation cup to the teats of the dairy livestock in sequence. The sequence comprises attaching and detaching the preparation cup to the left front teat, the right front teat, the right rear teat, and the left rear teat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Technologies Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Henk Hofman, Cor de Ruijter, Menno Koekoek, Peter Willem van der Sluis
  • Patent number: 9737043
    Abstract: A method for applying disinfectant to the teats of a dairy livestock, comprises moving a carriage along a track. The carriage carries a robotic arm and the track is adjacent to a stall of a rotary milking platform housing a dairy livestock. The robotic arm comprises a first member pivotally attached to the carriage, a second member pivotally attached to the first member, and a spray tool member pivotally attached to the second member. The method continues by extending the robotic arm between the hind legs of the dairy livestock while the rotary milking platform rotates such that a spray tool of the spray tool member is located at a spray position from which the spray tool may discharge disinfectant to the teats of the dairy livestock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Technologies Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Henk Hofman, Peter Willem van der Sluis, Ype Groensma
  • Patent number: 9737044
    Abstract: An animal enclosure including a plurality of members defining an interior of the enclosure. One of the plurality of members includes a first member having a frame structure and door assembly formed by a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. At least two of the horizontal wires of the frame structure form a hook positioned inside the defined opening. The door assembly is coupled to the frame and moves between open and closed positions. The door assembly includes a first door and a second door removably coupled to one another. The enclosure also includes a latch assembly for releasing the door assembly from the frame structure. In the closed position, at least one horizontal wire of the first door and at least one horizontal wire of the second door are coupled to the hooks formed by the at least two horizontal wires of the frame structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Mid-West Metal Products Co., INC.
    Inventors: Brad Cantwell, Stew Kerr, Michael E. Greene, Terrance L. Jones
  • Patent number: 9737045
    Abstract: A pet waste station with pet training features is disclosed. The waste station may include a turf surface and a urine collection funnel for channeling urine into disposable absorbing pads. The pads may be placed in a drawer beneath the funnel, allowing easy removal and replacement of the drawer. Odor control may include a compartment for deodorizers or other air fresheners. A sensor may be provided to activate one or more positive reinforcement rewards when the pet successfully urinates in the waste station, including dispensing of an edible treat and/or playing of an audio snippet, such as an owner's voice praising the pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Equipt4 LLC
    Inventors: Holly Scanlan, Russell J Schweizer
  • Patent number: 9737046
    Abstract: An animal exercising treadmill and waste disposal apparatus including a parallelepiped platform having side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, and a hollow interior base. Each of a pair of rollers, a drive roller, a tension roller, and a plurality of support rollers is disposed between the front wall and the rear wall within the hollow interior base. A conveyor belt is connected to the first pair of rollers, the drive roller, the tension roller and the support rollers. A motor assembly rotates the rollers. Each of a removable solid waste container, a second liquid waste reservoir, and a third water reservoir is disposed within the hollow interior base below the conveyor belt. A collection plate disposed within the hollow interior base collects waste, and a pair of spray nozzles is configured to rinse the conveyor belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Tovargii Pugh
  • Patent number: 9737047
    Abstract: A method for the treatment, control, minimization, and/or prevention of bovine mastitis including the step of introducing animal bedding into a stall of a cow, wherein the animal bedding includes at least one solvent, and a lignocellulosic fiber, wherein the lignocellulosic fiber has been processed by ruminant digestion and anaerobic digestion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: CCD Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Carey J. Boote
  • Patent number: 9737048
    Abstract: A system includes includes a first milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a first dairy livestock and a second milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a second dairy livestock. The first and second milking box stalls face opposite directions. An equipment portion is located between the first milking box stall and the second milking box stall. A robotic attacher is housed in the equipment portion and configured to service both stalls at different times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Technologies Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Henk Hofman, Cor de Ruijter, Menno Koekoek, Michael A. Mills, Peter Willem van der Sluis
  • Patent number: 9737049
    Abstract: An animal interaction device is provided that includes a food access component which allows and disallows access to at least a portion of the food. In various embodiments, the allowing and disallowing of access to at least a portion of the food is dependent upon the animal's condition. A method is also provided such that the device above is provided to an animal, one or more indicators are optionally activated, the animal's first condition is sensed via one or more sensors, and based upon the animal's condition, the previously protected food is made accessible, and subsequently the protected food is made available again based upon the animal's second condition. A system is also provided for automatically interacting with an animal including at least one animal interaction device each of which comprises an initial interaction algorithm to automatically interact with the animal. Other aspects of the invention are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventors: Leo Trottier, Daniel Knudsen
  • Patent number: 9737050
    Abstract: A dog wash and method for simultaneously washing multiple sides of a dog is disclosed. The dog wash comprises a spray assembly slideably attached to rails of a track assembly. One or more nozzle assemblies are positioned along the uptubes and spanner bar of the spray assembly to deliver water to the top and side surfaces of the dog at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Ella Katherine DeMaster
  • Patent number: 9737051
    Abstract: A device is provided to aid prevention and treatment of ear infections in animals. In an embodiment, the device comprises a first strip and second strip of material such as elastomeric fabric. Each strip defines first and second holes corresponding to an animal's ears. Each ear may be received by one of the holes defined by the first strip. Then, the ears may be folded over the first strip to expose the animal's outer ear canal. Finally, the second strip may be placed over the folded ears and secured to the first strip to maintain the ears between the first and second strips. Thus, in practice, the device fixedly exposes the outer ear canals to air flow to prevent the growth of bacteria and yeast and further aids cleaning and medicinal applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: David Kenneth John Weber
  • Patent number: 9737052
    Abstract: A physical toy comprising a body and a digestible noise-emitting device. The body may have a shape conducive to physical manipulation and play and may be compliant to facilitate compression. The noise-emitting device may be carried by the body. The noise-emitting device may have a noise-emitting orifice. The noise-emitting device may be configured to force air through the noise-emitting orifice in response to compression of the body. Compression of the physical toy body may cause noise generation as air escapes through the noise-emitting orifice. The noise-emitting device may be formed from a digestible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.
    Inventor: Lisa Marie Matwijiw Larson
  • Patent number: 9737053
    Abstract: Described herein are chewable articles intended to be provided to animals for purposes including dental cleaning, breath freshening, nutrition, administration to the animal of beneficial agents, satisfaction of the animal's urge to chew, and general enjoyment by the animal. Also disclosed are apparatus and methods for making such chewable articles, the methods including the use of a processing aid to lubricate the article-forming apparatus, such as extruders, portioners, and molds, and to reduce the power requirements of such apparatus in the forming process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Big Heart Pet, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald R. Barnvos, John F. Berry, Melinda S. Cope, Mark Donatucci, Davor Juravic, Oscar Ortiz
  • Patent number: 9737054
    Abstract: A pet chew toy assembly including a body having a first component, wherein the first component comprises a thermoplastic, a bone meal, and an antler powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: THE KYJEN COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Kristian Nielsen, Jennifer Crotty, Mariann Straub, Steven V. Bisbikis
  • Patent number: 9737055
    Abstract: A storage pouch is adapted to couple to a pet's leash and securely hold items while walking a pet, such as mobile devices, phones, portable music players, identification, and personal items. The storage pouch is configured with a channel so that a pet's leash or other equipment is capable of passing or threading through an opening formed of mesh, cloth or fabric or other such material within the storage pouch, thereby securing the storage pouch in place to the leash. The channel may be formed between pockets on either side of the storage pouch, or on an outer surface on one side of the storage pouch, regardless of whether the pouch has a single-sided pocket or double-sided pocket configuration. Additionally, the storage pouch accommodates corded headset ear bud devices, maintaining the proper length of the cord between the instrument and the ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Cathryn D. Craig
  • Patent number: 9737056
    Abstract: A colony basket and method of using the same for handling poultry from DOC through the growing process and on to a production facility comprising a harvesting system, a loading system, a transport system, an unloading and storing system, hanging system and cleaning system. The system and method performs the steps of harvesting and colonizing live poultry into a singly stackable and transportable colony basket, stacking and loading the trays on a transport, unloading and temporarily storing the poultry for subsequent processing. The system and method further includes the use of a modular colony basket for interchangeable use with the described system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Tyson Foods, Inc.
    Inventors: Doug Foreman, Stephen Brannan, James Ruff, David Lee Mantooth, Kevin W. Guernsey, Timothy J. DeRoche, Brian R. Lee
  • Patent number: 9737057
    Abstract: A containment pen for finfish aquaculture, comprising a supporting structure, a net attached to the supporting structure and defining a containment volume for containing finfish, wherein the net comprises a plurality of removable net panels, wherein each of the removable net panels comprises a discrete piece of flexible netting attached along its perimeter to one or more substantially rigid members, and wherein the removable net panels are configured to be removable from the containment pen with the piece of flexible netting remaining attached to the substantially rigid members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Ocean Farm Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen H. Page
  • Patent number: 9737058
    Abstract: An overflow system is disclosed for use with a tank having a side wall. The overflow system includes an overflow device having a front wall, a back wall, a first sidewall and a second sidewall all secured to a bottom wall and extending upward therefrom to create a chamber having an open top. The front wall, back wall and first and second sidewalls have a plurality of slots formed therethrough. The overflow device is positioned in the tank such that a portion of the plurality of slots is disposed below the fluid line of the tank so as to receive fluid from the tank into the chamber. The bottom wall has an enlarged aperture formed therethrough. The overflow system also includes a first aperture formed through the sidewall of the tank. The first aperture is positioned below the bottom wall of the overflow device. An attachment mechanism attaches the bottom wall of the overflow device to an inside surface of the sidewall of the tank. The attachment means passes through the first aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Adam John Keller
  • Patent number: 9737059
    Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals comprising a human or humanized interleukin-7 (IL-7) gene. Cells, embryos, and non-human animals comprising a human or humanized IL-7 gene. Rodents that express human or humanized IL-7 protein. Genetically modified mice that comprise a human or humanized IL-7-encoding gene in their germline, wherein the human or humanized IL-7-encoding gene is under control of endogenous mouse IL-7 regulatory sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventor: Andrew J. Murphy
  • Patent number: 9737060
    Abstract: A hook, fishhook, or fishing spear with at least one barb fixed to the hook, fishhook, or fishing spear with an epoxy that disbonds upon the application of an electric current. Components of the barb and the hook, fishhook, or fishing spear form a loop of electrically conductive material that carries a current induced by the application of a magnetic field generated by a magnetic field generator external to the hook, fishhook, or fishing spear. A current may be generated to disband the barb from the hook, fishhook, or fishing spear in order to facilitate the removal of the hook, fishhook, or fishing spear from an impaled fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey Racho
  • Patent number: 9737061
    Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes a clutch portion and a pinion gear. The pinion gear has an engaging part and a gear part. The engaging part is located on a first end as a spool-side end of the pinion gear and is capable of being engaged with the clutch portion. The gear part is meshed with the drive gear. The gear part has helical teeth enabling the pinion gear to be urged toward the spool by the drive gear. The engaging part has a bottom and a first wall. The first wall extends from the bottom toward the first end and tilts in the same direction as the helical teeth with respect to the spool shaft such that the pinion gear is urged oppositely to the spool by the clutch portion when the engaging part is engaged with the clutch portion and receives transmission of rotation in a fishing-line releasing direction from the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Takeshi Ikuta, Akira Niitsuma, Etsuyoshi Watarai, Kenji Yoshida
  • Patent number: 9737062
    Abstract: A roller clutch includes an outer ring, an inner ring, a roller, a first spring member, a retainer, and a protrusion portion. The roller is disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring and is movable between a transmitting position and a non-transmitting position. The retainer has a roller holding space holding the roller and a support section supporting the first spring member. The protrusion portion is configured to regulate the movement of the roller, and resist the biasing force of the first spring member at a predetermined position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventors: Takuji Takamatsu, Kei Saito
  • Patent number: 9737063
    Abstract: A device to hold a fishing rod or a similarly-shaped object. The holder has a generally cylindrical shape with a longitudinal upper opening, whereby the edges of the opening can be drawn together and the diameter of the cylindrical holder decreased, so as to hold generally cylindrical-shaped objects, such as a fishing rod, of varying diameters. The holder can have a stem which can be received by a bore in a mounting bracket that allows the holder to rotate. A nub on the stem fits into slots in the bore, so that the holder can be fixed in one position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Robert Charles Holzer
  • Patent number: 9737064
    Abstract: A fly fishing vice is provided. A fly vice for creating custom flies includes a cylindrical member that attaches to a vertical member, and the vertical member attaches to a base member. The members can be disassembled for transport. The cylindrical member includes integrated jaw members for holding flies. Moreover, the cylindrical member can be custom adjusted to a desired point in three-dimensional space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: David P. Durrant