Patents Issued in September 21, 2017
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Publication number: 20170265371Abstract: The disclosed invention describes a device and means for removing weeds and the like from the ground. The device is a simply attachment for a drill. The device comprises a body with a shaft protruding from the center and at least two prongs protruding from the opposite side of the body at distances equidistant from the center. The free end of the shaft is placed into a drill and the prongs are forced into the ground so that they are placed around a weed. The user operates the drill, spinning the prongs around the weed. The prongs entangle the weeds roots and bore a small hole in the ground, allowing the user to easily remove the weed. The prongs are then placed into the ground close to the hole and the drill is slowly operated, thus refilling the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Carl Edwin Smith, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170265372Abstract: A counter-rotating twin shaft gardening system is provided herein. The gardening system includes a drive shaft operably coupled to first and second shafts for driving the first shaft in the first direction and the second shaft in the second direction. A first ground manipulation device is attached to the first shaft. A second ground manipulation device is attached to the second shaft. The first and second ground manipulation devices including a plurality of teeth and a plurality of long arms. The plurality arms extend further outward from a planar portion than the plurality of teeth. A release system is disposed within the drive shaft to reduce or reverse the rotation of the first and second shafts when debris is disposed between the first and second ground manipulation devices. The release system is formed from a first portion and a second portion of the drive shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Kai S. Lee, Esther Lee
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Publication number: 20170265373Abstract: A two-point hitch system includes an attachment assembly configured to attach the two-point hitch system to a towable implement. The two-point hitch system further includes a mount member mechanically coupled to the attachment assembly. The two-point hitch system additionally includes two rotatable ends rotatably coupled to the mount member; wherein each of the two rotatable ends comprise a removable fastener configured to attach the two-point hitch system to a towing vehicle via the two rotatable ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Travis Lester Harnetiaux
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Publication number: 20170265374Abstract: A system for dispensing crop input products from multiple meters per crop row, including: a) a georeferencing module configured to receive and process georeferenced location information; b) a prescriptive control module configured to receive the processed georeferenced location information from the georeferencing module and utilize the georeferenced location information to generate specific prescriptive rate information for individual meters in the field; and, c) a meter controller module operatively connected to the prescriptive control module. The meter controller module is configured to utilize the specific prescriptive rate information to individually control multiple meters per crop row, to simultaneously dispense crop input products at specific prescriptive rates at georeferenced locations throughout the field.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: AMVAC Chemical CorporationInventors: ERIC G. WINTEMUTE, JOHN J. RICHARDSON, RICHARD L. RICE, LARRY M. CONRAD, REX A. RYSDAM, NATHANIEL R. CLAUSSEN, RICHARD M. PORTER
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Publication number: 20170265375Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method of manufacturing germinated plant seeds suitable for producing a large amount of phytoalexin, a method of manufacturing raw material seeds for germination induction for use in manufacture of the above germinated plant seeds, an extract composition of the germinated plant seeds and a screening method for a plant seed candidate for use in producing a target substance. The method of manufacturing raw material seeds for germination induction comprises a pre-treatment step of maintaining plant seeds under atmosphere conditions of a carbon dioxide concentration of 400 ppm or more and/or an oxygen concentration of 19 vol % or less continuously for 5 hours or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Vegitable Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroyuki IDE, Tsuyoshi IDE, Koji OCHIAI
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Publication number: 20170265376Abstract: A planter includes a chassis and a row unit carried by the chassis. The row unit includes a unit body carried by the chassis; a metering device carried by the unit body; at least one furrowing disc carried by the unit body; at least one pressing wheel carried by the unit body behind the furrowing disc(s); a travel arm carried by and pivotally movable relative to the unit body that defines a travel path; at least one closing disc positioned behind the furrowing disc(s) and in front of the pressing wheel(s) and pivotally movable along the travel path by the travel arm; and a stop having a stop portion placed in the travel path that limits a vertical travel of the closing disc(s) and at least one adjustment feature formed thereon that allows the stop portion to be held in at least two different locations in the travel path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Ryan R. Raetzman, Brian J. Anderson, Johnathon R. Dienst, Marvin A. Prickel
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Publication number: 20170265377Abstract: A seeding machine includes a main frame, and a row unit coupled to the main frame. The row unit has a row unit frame, a gauge wheel coupled to the row unit frame, and a furrow opener coupled to the row unit frame, the furrow opener having a stationary or rotating surface that contacts and moves soil. The row unit also includes a furrow closer, the furrow closer having a stationary or rotating surface that contacts and presses soil. The seeding machine also includes a downforce adjustment system for adjusting an amount of downforce applied to the row unit, the downforce adjustment system including a moisture sensor, a controller configured to receive a signal from the moisture sensor, and an actuator configured to change the amount of downforce applied to the row unit based on the signal received by the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Donald K. Landphair, Michael E. Frasier, James Z. Liu, Jason D. Walter, Lawrence D. Green
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Publication number: 20170265378Abstract: “The invention relates to a method in a seedling planting machine and to a seedling planting machine, in which seedlings are extracted from a seedling storage to be transferred to planting means of the planting machine. In the method the seedling storage is held in its place on a storage track of the planting machine supported by first holding elements, for example, by a first toothed bar, the seedling storage is transferred on the storage track of the planting machine by moving second holding elements, for example a second toothed bar, in relation to the first holding elements and to the storage track so that the seedling storage comes into contact with the second holding elements, the seedling storage is transferred to be supported by the second holding elements and the seedling storage is transferred a transfer distance forwards on the storage track, the seedling storage is transferred to be supported by the first holding elements, the seedling storage is detached from the second holding elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Risutec OyInventor: Jussi Aikala
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Publication number: 20170265379Abstract: An apparatus and methods for delivering a particulate product onto a soil surface proximate adjacently spaced crop rows. The apparatus includes a plurality of drop members supported by and spaced laterally along a boom structure such that each drop member is positioned between two adjacently spaced crop rows. The drop member extends downwardly from the boom structure toward the soil surface. The drop member supports a hopper which receives a quantity of particulate product. Diverging particulate product passageways supported from a lower portion of the drop member deliver the particulate product from the hoppers onto the soil surface adjacent the two adjacently spaced crop rows. In alternative embodiments, the drop members may also support liquid passageways for delivering liquid product to the soil surface with the particulate product and the drop members may support spray assemblies for spraying plants in the adjacent crop rows.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Nowell Moore, Lee Dahlhauser, Rhett Schildroth, Lucas Helton
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Publication number: 20170265380Abstract: A plant irrigation dispenser and method controllably dispenses nutritional compositions to a plant. The dispenser comprises a housing defined by a first end and a second end that forms a channel. Impaling members form at the second end of the housing. The housing encloses multiple chambers that contain the nutritional composition. The chambers have a filling end and a dispensing end that forms an opening. A membrane seals the opening. Rotatably manipulating and axially displacing the chambers in relation to the housing allows the impaling members to tear the membrane, so that the nutritional compositions flows through the openings, and onto the plant. A press is in communication with the chamber cavities, so that axially displacing the press in a downward direction forces the nutritional compositions through the openings. A valve assembly retains and manipulates plugs in alignment with the openings to selectively couple and decouple the respective openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Aaron Marshall, Tim Nugent
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Publication number: 20170265381Abstract: The power equipment such as a lawn mower (10) comprises an internal combustion engine (100) having a plurality of cylinders, an engine control unit (110) for selectively deactivating at least one of the cylinders, a work implement such as a cutting blade (70) connected to the engine in a power transmitting relationship, a clutch (80) provided in a power transmission path between the engine and the work implement, and a central control unit (50) for controlling an operation of a propelling device, the clutch and the engine control unit. The central control unit is configured to operate the engine at a prescribed rotational speed with two or more of the cylinders kept activated when the clutch is engaged and the propelling device is propelling the power equipment forward, and to deactivate at least one of the cylinders when an opening of a throttle valve is below a first prescribed value for a prescribed time period.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Koji Kuriyagawa, Hajime Yoshimura, Norikazu Shimizu, Shota Tanabe, Tomohiro Miyauchi
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Publication number: 20170265382Abstract: The lawn mower (10) comprises an internal combustion engine (100) having a plurality of cylinders, an engine control unit (110) for selectively deactivating at least one of the cylinders, a cutting blade (70) supported by a lawn mower main body via a cutter deck, and connected to the engine in a power transmitting relationship, a clutch (80) provided in a power transmission path between the engine and the cutting blade, a height adjustment mechanism (90) provided on the cutter deck for adjusting the height of the cutting blade, and a central control unit (50) for controlling an operation of the height adjusting mechanism, the clutch and the engine control unit. The central control unit is configured to cause the engine control unit to deactivate at least one of the cylinders when a prescribed operating condition is met, and to raise the cutting blade to a prescribed elevated height before deactivating the at least one of the cylinders.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Koji Kuriyagawa, Hajime Yoshimura, Norikazu Shimizu, Shota Tanabe, Tomohiro Miyauchi
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Publication number: 20170265383Abstract: The pivoting action sickle drive has a low profile allowing incorporation in or below a floor of a header of a plant cutting machine to allow passage of cut plant material thereabout. The drive includes a substantially flat rotatable input element, and a drive arm connected eccentric thereto for eccentric rotation along an epicyclical path. The arm extends to a connection with a pivot arm of a pivot element that connects to a knife arm that drives a sickle knife assembly, such that the pivot element, knife arm and knife assembly will be reciprocatingly driven by the eccentric rotation of the drive arm. A second drive can oppositely drive a second sickle knife assembly, such that opposite forces generated by the drives will cancel. The drives can be packaged in a forwardly tapered or curved enclosure, and the pivot elements can be correspondingly shaped to streamline the drives.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Joel T. Cook, Gary L. Bich, David M. DeChristopher
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Publication number: 20170265384Abstract: In a mower (10) driven by a pair of electric motors (15) and using an engine (14) for driving a cutter blade (22), a fuel tank (16) for supplying fuel to the engine is positioned in a space surrounded by the electric motors and a chute (30) for forwarding grass clippings to a grass collection bag (23). The chute extends rearward with an upward slant, and is bent in side view in such a manner that a lower part has a steeper incline than an upper part thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Shota Tanabe, Koji Kuriyagawa, Hajime Yoshimura, Satoshi Onodera
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Publication number: 20170265385Abstract: In a walk behind mower (10) including a clutch (23) provided in a power transmission path between an electric motor (35) and driven wheels (13), a clutch actuating mechanism (24) interposed between the electric motor and the clutch for selectively engaging the clutch, and a control unit (140) for selectively supplying electric power from a power source to the electric motor according to a command from an operation switch (30), the clutch actuating mechanism includes a cam mechanism for engaging the clutch by using a force transmitted to an input end (23a) of the clutch in the power transmission path when the electric motor is being driven in a normal rotational direction, and the control unit is configured to drive the electric motor in a reverse rotational direction for a prescribed period of time before stopping supplying electric power to the electric motor when a command to stop supplying electric power to the electric motor is received from the operation switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Hajime Yoshimura, Yasumi Fukuzumi, Jun Fukano
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Publication number: 20170265386Abstract: In a walk behind mower (10), a clutch actuating mechanism (24) and a dog clutch (23) is included in the power transmission path for the driven wheels (13). The dog clutch includes an input end (23a) provided with teeth (231), an output end (23b) provided with teeth (232) configured to selectively mesh with the teeth of the first clutch half, and a spring member (26) interposed between the first clutch half and the second clutch half to normally urge the two clutch halves away from each other. The clutch actuating mechanism is configured to displace the two clutch halves toward each other against a biasing force of the spring member by using a drive force transmitted from the power source to the clutch actuating mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Hajime Yoshimura, Yasumi Fukuzumi
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Publication number: 20170265387Abstract: In a mower (10) driven by a pair of electric motors (15), a battery (16) for supplying electric power to the electric motors is positioned in a space surrounded by the electric motors and a chute (30) for forwarding grass clippings to a grass collection bag (23). The chute extends rearward with an upward slant, and is bent in side view in such a manner that a lower part has a steeper incline than an upper part thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Shota Tanabe, Koji Kuriyagawa, Satoshi Onodera, Hajime Yoshimura
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Publication number: 20170265388Abstract: A guard tube assembly for a drive shaft of a power tool has a guard tube with a tube cross section deviating from a circular shape and having an inner contour and a center. An inner support tube inside the guard tube supports the drive shaft. The inner support tube has a bearing sleeve supported by support elements on the inner contour. The inner contour has a first and a second circumferential section. The first circumferential section has a smallest spacing to the center and the second circumferential section has a largest spacing to the center. The elastic support elements have a contact surface contacting the inner contour and spaced at a contact surface spacing to the center. The contact surface spacing is longer than the smallest spacing of the first circumferential section and shorter than or identical to the largest spacing of the second circumferential section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Jan Föhrenbach
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Publication number: 20170265389Abstract: A conveyor and conveyor drive for filling a combine grain tank includes a chain and paddle conveyor in a housing (114) that feeds an intermediate chamber (116), a gearbox with a first coupling element (208), the first coupling element (208) having teeth (230) with holes therethrough to permit the expulsion of grain from between the first coupling element (208) and a second coupling element (210) that is connected to a pivoting auger conveyor (104).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Alexandre C. Rodrigues, Chad R. Borkgren, Brian J. Tank, Zachary Saylor, Matthew L. Douglas, Alexander B. Lassers, Douglas G. Temple, Joshua R. Wilhelm
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Publication number: 20170265390Abstract: A spreader arrangement for an agricultural harvester includes a windrow chute having a first position for building a windrow in which the chute angles downwardly from a proximal edge to a distal edge of the chute, and a second position for cleanout of the chute in which the chute angles downwardly from the distal edge to the proximal edge of the chute. Adjustment from the first position to the second position and back to the first position can occur automatically when the combine is operating but not currently harvesting, such as during the time period between when a harvesting swath is completed and the next harvesting swath is commenced, so that accumulated crop residue material can be dislodged from the windrow chute without disrupting harvesting or the windrow building process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Dale W. Panoushek, Craig E. Murray, Justin L. Montenguise, Nicholas S. Shane
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Publication number: 20170265391Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for monitoring yield while harvesting. In one embodiment a mass flow rate sensor measures the mass flow rate of the harvested grain. A weight sensor measures the weight of the harvested grain. The measured mass flow rate is correlated with the weight of the harvested grain. Processing circuitry calculates any error in the measured mass flow rate using the measured weight. The calculated error is used to correct any inaccuracy in the measured mass flow rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Justin L. Koch, Derek A. Sauder
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Publication number: 20170265392Abstract: A device for harvesting mushrooms from a mushroom bed involves a robotic aim configured to interchangeably deploy one of a plurality of different suction grippers, each of the suction grippers having a suction cup having a size and shape profile appropriate for gripping a cap of a mushroom, the cap having a size and shape profile within a predetermined range. A vacuum source in fluid communication with the suction gripper supplies negative air pressure to the suction gripper for retaining a cap of the mushroom to be harvested in the suction cup. A control circuit in electronic communication with the suction gripper and the vacuum source is configured to automatically adjust the negative air pressure in the suction gripper in response to harvesting requirements during a mushroom harvesting process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: John VAN DE VEGTE, John RENFREW, Matthew JANDRISITS, Robert LAU
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Publication number: 20170265393Abstract: The present application in particular is directed to fruit collector (1) comprising a retaining bracket (3) and a collecting container (4) that is pivotably associated with the retaining bracket, wherein the retaining bracket comprises a hub (9) arranged to pivotably retain a stub axle section (12) of the collecting container projecting from an axial end of the collecting container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Peter Kohl, Bruno Häussler, Karin Schaffer, Gerhard Streitferdt, Siegfried Rau
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Publication number: 20170265394Abstract: A light-weight portable hydraulic system for engagement with equipment requiring hydraulic fluid to operate. The system includes a reservoir; a pump and an oil filter engaged with each other. One or more handles are provided on the system so that the system may be carried by a single individual or may be lifted onto or off of a supporting unit upon which the system is mountable. A suitable supporting unit may be a zero-turn stand-on mower. An input shaft for the pump is operatively engaged with the engine of the mower and the pump is powered by that engine. The system is selectively connected to the equipment requiring hydraulic fluid for operation, such as a mower attachment, by way of hydraulic hoses that quick connect to ports on the pump. The system may be engaged with or disengaged from the mower in around thirty seconds and without tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Steffon L. Hoppel
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Publication number: 20170265395Abstract: The power equipment such as a lawn mower (10) comprises an internal combustion engine (100) having a plurality of cylinders, an engine control unit (110) for selectively deactivating at least one of the cylinders, a work implement such as a cutting blade (70) connected to the engine in a power transmitting relationship, a clutch (80) provided in a power transmission path between the engine and the work implement, and a central control unit (50) for controlling an operation of a propelling device, the clutch and the engine control unit. The central control unit is configured to start the engine with two or more of the cylinders activated, to cause the engine control unit to operate the engine at a prescribed rotational speed, and to cause the engine control unit to deactivate at least one of the cylinders when the engine has reached a stable state at the prescribed rotational speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Koji Kuriyagawa, Hajime Yoshimura, Norikazu Shimizu, Shota Tanabe, Tomohiro Miyauchi
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Publication number: 20170265396Abstract: A crop cart unloading system for efficiently unloading a harvested crop from a crop cart. The crop cart unloading system generally includes a hopper having a floor conveyor movably positioned with respect to a lower floor, a plurality of sidewalls extending upwardly from the lower floor, an unloading door movably connected to an unloading end of the hopper, and an upper opening defined by an upper edge of the plurality of sidewalls for receiving a field crop. The hopper is pivotally connected to a support frame having a plurality of wheels. A first actuator is connected between the support frame and the hopper to lift the unloading end of the hopper. An unloading conveyor is attached to the unloading end of the hopper to receive and discharge a field crop from the hopper.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Burnell R. Kringstad
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Publication number: 20170265397Abstract: A combine side-shaking control system includes a sieve for separating crop material from other materials and a movable side-shaking mechanism coupled to the sieve and configured to move the sieve in a side-to-side motion. The control system also includes also includes first and second grain loss sensors configured to sense amounts of grain loss from separate portions of the sieve. The control system further includes a controller configured to: (i) receive a first grain loss value corresponding to the sensed first amount of grain loss and a second grain loss value corresponding to the sensed second amount of grain loss; and (ii) cause the side-shaking mechanism to control movement of the sieve in the side-to-side motion based on at least one of the received first grain loss value and the received second grain loss value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Orlin W. Johnson, Dale William Panoushek, Craig E. Murray
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Publication number: 20170265398Abstract: A baling system acts at shut-down to automatically pre-position a plunger so that it is just past a rear-dead-center position when the baler is restarted, thereby minimizing the load on a power take-off during the next restart. In particular, when the power take-off is deactivated, a control unit automatically brakes the power take-off so that the plunger stops in the desired position. Alternatively, the baling system acts at restart-up to automatically repeatedly activate and deactivate the power take-off in order to accelerate the plunger to a predetermined minimum operating speed before activating the power take-off for continuous operation, thereby maximizing a flywheel's momentum during the restart.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Lawrence D. Retzlaff, Robert J. Waggoner, Kevin M. TACKE
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Publication number: 20170265399Abstract: A stripper device, for reducing adhesions on a movable part of a baler including a pressing apparatus interacting with a bale, has a scraper bar carrier with a scraping bar, wherein the scraping bar carrier can be movably connected to the baler and has a first position, in which the scraping bar is operatively abutted against the pressing apparatus, and a second position, in which the scraping bar is withdrawn from the pressing apparatus, wherein the scraping bar assumes the second position cyclically.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Marc STIVALA, Michel MENETRIER
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Publication number: 20170265400Abstract: A system for ejecting a bale from a baler, wherein the ejection process is controlled by a control unit with input from various sensors and from a remote operator located on a tractor. The control unit automatically positions a chute, controls a power take-off from the tractor, depressurizes and opens a chamber door, ties the bale, selects and causes ejector teeth to project into a forming chamber to engage the bale, causes the ejector teeth to move toward a discharge outlet such that the engaged bale moves with them toward and through the discharge outlet, and determines when the bale has fully ejected from the baler. The remote operator may choose to eject only the bale or to eject the entire contents of the forming chamber, and if the former, the control unit determines the bale's length and selects a subset of the ejector teeth that corresponds to that length.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Lawrence D. Retzlaff, Robert J. Waggoner, Maynard M. Herron
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Publication number: 20170265401Abstract: The battery-powered blower includes a housing assembly including a first housing portion having a first inner surface, a second housing portion having a second inner surface, and connected to the first housing portion, and a third housing portion connected to the second portion. The third housing portion has a side outer surface configured to receive a battery. The battery is mountable to the side outer surface of the third housing portion. The second housing portion in connection with to the first housing portion forms an inner chamber therebetween. A fan is provided in the inner chamber to facilitate airflow through the housing assembly and out an outlet, and a motor is provided intermediate to the second housing portion and the third housing portion. The center of gravity with respect to the overall blower is provided proximate to a handle portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Tylan A. TSCHOPP, Brian POOLE, Joshua M. SHEFFER
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Publication number: 20170265402Abstract: A hybrid emitter of low discharge for water or solutions is inserted and welded into a pipe during the production phase. The hybrid emitter bears at its convex and cylindrical surface local protrusions that are covered completely from the pipe which is swelled locally. The water exits preferably from two nozzles that are created within the protrusions by the cutting-off of the tips, which protrusions protrude and after cutting-off, said nozzles eject the water almost cross-wise to two opposite directions and at short discrete distances left and right of the pipe. A method for welding of emitters and accessories into a pipe where the emitter or the hybrid one with or without protrusions on the outer surface, are inserted into the pipe during its production phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Emmanuil Dermitzakis, Aristeidis Dermitzakis
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Publication number: 20170265403Abstract: A control unit includes a communication output terminal associated with a communication signal circuit, and a supply output terminal associated with a supply signal circuit. The communication signal circuit operates to apply a communication drive signal to the communication output terminal in response to a communication control signal, while the supply signal circuit operates to apply a supply operating signal to the supply output terminal in response to a supply control signal. The control unit further includes a controller which operates to direct the supply control signal to the supply control circuit with a particular timing relative to directing the communication control signal to the communication signal circuit. More specifically, the controller directs the supply control signal to the supply signal circuit at a first point in time and then directs the communication control signal to the communication signal circuit after a communication condition is met in an irrigation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Rainboxx, Inc.Inventor: Alex Khabbaz
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Publication number: 20170265404Abstract: An irrigation management system which allows for modulation of the watering gradient along crop rows. The system may include dual drip lines which allow for selection of gradients based upon the time each of the dual lines is active. The system may utilize pressure sensitive valves which select drip lines based upon the inlet feed water pressure. The system may include drip emitters which modify flow rates based upon inlet feed water pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Tony Stephen
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Publication number: 20170265405Abstract: A plant watering device. The plant watering device includes an outer container having a plurality of apertures on a lower portion of a first sidewall, an inner container having a second sidewall defining and open upper end and an open lower end, wherein the second sidewall of the inner container is secured to an interior surface of the first sidewall of the outer container via a fastener; and an apron encircling an outer side of the first sidewall. The plant watering device is securable to the ground via a stake. In use, water is poured into the inner container, flows through the open lower end of the inner container to the outer container interior volume, and then exits the apertures of the outer container. This allows the water to gently diffuse around an area where a plant is planted, while the apron prevents soil erosion and damage to the plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Robert Sandoval
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Publication number: 20170265406Abstract: A position adjustable self-watering apparatus controllably dispenses water and nutrients by transmitting water from a primary reservoir to a second end of a tube, and selectively dispensing the liquid over a desired region of the soil. Capillary motion through a dual action wick carries the water. The tube adjustably positions over a desired region of soil through multiple means. Anchor rods that support the primary reservoir can selectively couple with correlating reception apertures in the bottom wall of the primary reservoir. Repositioning of anchor rods enables the primary reservoir to move relative to the plant container. Additionally, the tube incrementally and fixedly reorients in multiple directions. Additionally, when the container edge wedges between the anchor rod and the sidewalls of the primary reservoir, the primary reservoir slides along the container edge to a desired region above the soil. A primary reservoir valve helps regulate the flow of the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Riki Carvalho
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Publication number: 20170265407Abstract: A self-watering system for a potted plant or potted flower is disclosed that includes an outer pot, comprising an inside surface, and outer surface, and a riser, platform or raised surface having a tailored height and coupled with the inside surface of the outer pot; a reservoir, wherein the reservoir is bounded by the inside surface of the outer pot and the riser, platform or raised surface; and a wick having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is designed to be inserted into the bottom of an inner pot and the second end is designed to rest in the reservoir. A method of using a self-watering system is also disclosed. Wicking and hydration system for organic or conventionally grown plants and flowers has been developed and is described herein that is: a) adjustable to the particular plant or flower, b) reusable, and in some instances may be recyclable or biodegradable, thus reducing waste, c) relatively simple to use and clean.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Rocket Farms, Inc.Inventor: Marc Jason Kamimoto
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Publication number: 20170265408Abstract: A modular hydroponic growth system is presented which supports a variety of plant growth with flexible conditions. The modularity is supported in part by quick-connect systems which allow liquids and air to be brought to and from subunits in an efficient manner. An advanced HVAC system allows for fresh air to be brought down one wall and stale air to be extracted from an opposing wall. The system allows for automation through the use of intelligent trolleys.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Ponix LLCInventors: Patrick McGowan, Daniel Baron, Marcus Baron, Ryan Hafner, Hyon Choi
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Publication number: 20170265409Abstract: A hydroponic apparatus includes: a soil surface section including a through-hole through which to insert a plant, and separating a subterranean space where a subterranean part of the plant grows and an aerial space where an aerial part of the plant grows; a growing tank, together with the soil surface section, forming the subterranean space, where the subterranean part is placed; germination enhancer supplying units supplying a germination enhancer, reserved in a germination enhancer reservoir, to at least one of the aerial parts and the subterranean parts; and a control unit controlling a mode in which the germination enhancer supplying units supply the germination enhancer to the plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2015Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventors: Hiroshi YANO, WooHyeun JEONG
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Publication number: 20170265410Abstract: A nutrient hydroponic device has a pot body, a bottom plate, and a water dripping member. The pot body has an inner space, a water retaining recess, a water dripping hole, and multiple plant holes. The inner space has an opening and a bottom surface. The water retaining recess is annular and is defined in the bottom surface of the inner space. The water dripping hole is defined through the bottom surface of the inner space. The plant holes are defined through the side wall of the pot body. The bottom plate is securely attached to the bottom of the pot body. The water dripping member is mounted through the water dripping hole and the bottom plate and has a shank, a head, and a through hole. The through hole is axially defined through the shank and the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Shue-Cheng LIN
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Publication number: 20170265411Abstract: The present invention provides a Petunia flower having a novel pigmentation phenotype. Petunia plants and methods for making same are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Dick Van Kleinwee, Jolanda Krassenburg, Sabine Lorente Rodriguez
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Publication number: 20170265412Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP044 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP044, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP044, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP044, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP044 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP044, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP044, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Sakata Seed CorporationInventors: Chihiro Sato, Shinji Minemura
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Publication number: 20170265413Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1311784 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1311784 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using SJ1311784 in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Joseph Strottman, Jose Aponte-Rivera, Zhanyou Xu
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Publication number: 20170265414Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1313185 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1313185 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using SJ1313185 in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Roger L. McBroom, Joseph Strottman
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Publication number: 20170265415Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1313415 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1313415 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using SJ1313415 in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Roger L. McBroom, Joseph Strottman
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Publication number: 20170265416Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1214044 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1214044 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using SJ1214044 in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Roger L. McBroom, Joseph Strottman
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Publication number: 20170265417Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety BY1210813 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety BY1210813 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using BY1210813 in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Karen Maureen Gallo, Clay Brady Cole
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Publication number: 20170265418Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety BY1211114 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety BY1211114 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using BY1211114 in a breeding program.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Karen Maureen Gallo, Clay Brady Cole
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Publication number: 20170265419Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XR09AL15X. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XR09AL15X. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XR09AL15X and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XR09AL15X with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Heinrich S. WOHLESER
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Publication number: 20170265420Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XR09AP15X. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XR09AP15X. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XR09AP15X and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XR09AP15X with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: September 21, 2017Inventor: Carrin CARLSON