Patents Issued in November 21, 2017
  • Cotton variety 14R915B2XF
    Patent number: 9820452
    Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 14R915B2XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 14R915B2XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 14R915B2XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 14R915B2XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Robert E. McGowen
  • Hybrid sweet corn plant HMX4362YS
    Patent number: 9820453
    Abstract: A novel sweet corn hybrid plant, designated HMX4362YS is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of sweet corn hybrid HMX4362YS, to the plants and plant parts of sweet corn hybrid HMX4362YS, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the sweet corn hybrid HMX4362YS with itself or another sweet corn plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a sweet corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other sweet corn plants derived from the sweet corn hybrid plant HMX4362YS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: HM.Clause, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Mosely, Kenneth Christensen
  • Maize hybrid X13H829W
    Patent number: 9820454
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H829W 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 X13H829W with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H829W through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H829W, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H829W. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H829W.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Charles Thomas Cunnyngham
  • Maize hybrid X08H716
    Patent number: 9820455
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08H716 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 X08H716 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08H716 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08H716, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08H716. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08H716.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian M Anderson, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr., Lora Lynn Kilgore-Norquest, Robert Lee Segebart
  • Plants and seeds of corn variety CV875680
    Patent number: 9820456
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV875680. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV875680, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV875680 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV875680 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV875680.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Olsen, Jon Popi
  • Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH394236
    Patent number: 9820457
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH394236. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH394236, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH394236 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 CH394236.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Scott A. Bergemann, Fufa H. Birru, Peter Guzman, Michael A. Josephs, Sarah M. Pappathopoulos, Christopher L. Souder
  • Soybean variety 01052110
    Patent number: 9820458
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01052110. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01052110. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01052110 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01052110 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Jesse Gilsinger
  • Soybean variety 01058808
    Patent number: 9820459
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058808. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058808. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058808 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058808 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Floyd Hancock
  • Maize inbred PH2T8Z
    Patent number: 9820460
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2T8Z and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2T8Z with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2T8Z 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 PH2T8Z or a locus conversion of PH2T8Z with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Benoit Revol
  • Maize inbred PH2T8Y
    Patent number: 9820461
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2T8Y and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2T8Y with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2T8Y 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 PH2T8Y or a locus conversion of PH2T8Y with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Benoit Revol
  • Maize inbred PH2T3D
    Patent number: 9820462
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2T3D and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2T3D with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2T3D 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 PH2T3D or a locus conversion of PH2T3D with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martina Susanne Klein, Bernhard Rietmann
  • Maize inbred PH2DKF
    Patent number: 9820463
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2DKF and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2DKF with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2DKF 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 PH2DKF or a locus conversion of PH2DKF with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Goran Srnic, Marco Zanirato
  • Maize inbred PH256Z
    Patent number: 9820464
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH256Z and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH256Z with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH256Z 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 PH256Z or a locus conversion of PH256Z with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: William Andrew Wilson
  • Maize inbred PH2TSK
    Patent number: 9820465
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2TSK and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2TSK with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2TSK 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 PH2TSK or a locus conversion of PH2TSK with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Heather Dawn Ripley, Stephen Joseph Szalma
  • Maize inbred PH2TVM
    Patent number: 9820466
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2TVM and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2TVM with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2TVM 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 PH2TVM or a locus conversion of PH2TVM with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Julia Xiuling Zhang
  • Maize inbred PH26B5
    Patent number: 9820467
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH26B5 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH26B5 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH26B5 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 PH26B5 or a locus conversion of PH26B5 with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Lori Karyn Scott
  • Pre-treatment teat cup
    Patent number: 9820468
    Abstract: The present invention provides a teat treatment device, as well as an automatic milking device, a method and a teat cup therefor. The present invention cleans or otherwise treats a teat by repeatedly placing a teat cup on the teat and removing it therefrom again, wherein the upper side thereof, in particular segments with projections on the inner side, around the teat-receiving opening scrub the teat clean under frictional contact. Nozzles which can spray a jet of liquid on, in particular, the projections in the inactive position, can assist this treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: LELY PATENT N.V.
    Inventors: Karel Van Den Berg, Paulus Jacobus Maria Van Adrichem
  • Compact pet washing station
    Patent number: 9820469
    Abstract: A compact self-service pet wash is provided. The compact self-service pet wash includes an equipment room, and a foldable wash tub. The equipment room has a depth that defines the storage depth of the pet wash. The equipment room provides the means to control and supply the wash tub with rinse water, wash solution mix and dry air to wash a pet in the wash tub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: CCSI International, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell L. Caldwell
  • No-bite animal guard
    Patent number: 9820470
    Abstract: An animal guard comprising a sleeve with a guard section, intermediate section, and neck section, the guard section comprising a deformable mesh with a pair of snaps and the neck section comprising preferably cloth material terminating in a hem containing a drawstring to tighten the neck section around an animal's head, with the guard section overlapping the neck section in the intermediate section of the animal guard. The animal guard is designed to prevent bites from the animal while keeping the animal comfortable. The animal is able to be fed and watered while in the animal guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Lucky Puppy Nail Specialists, LLC
    Inventor: Deborah Lorette Hufstedler
  • Chest harness with an elastic chest strap
    Patent number: 9820471
    Abstract: The invention relates to a quick release chest harness with an elastic chest strap, developed for four-legged mammals, comprising a back strap, a leash ring fixed on it for attaching a leash, a belly strap equipped with a quick release buckle, and a chest strap running between the chest bone and the throat area. An element implemented for the chest strap of the chest harness, capable of limited stretching over a given section, is suitable for significantly reducing the risk of injury caused by sudden loads on the chest of the animal during use. Due to the low load-bearing capacity of the elastic portion, the extent of stretching of the chest strap is limited by a separate element, an element limiting the stretching of the elastic portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: JULIUS-K9 LLC
    Inventor: Gyula Sebo
  • Poultry cage with improved manure drying arrangement
    Patent number: 9820472
    Abstract: A poultry cage comprises a resting surface in a horizontal plane having a plurality of openings, a manure collecting surface arranged underneath the resting surface, and a drying air channel comprising a first side wall having a set of first openings for directing drying air towards the manure collecting surface and a set of second openings for directing drying air towards the manure collecting surface. Each first opening directs the drying air at a first angle against a vertical direction towards the manure collecting surface and each second opening directs the drying air at a second angle against a vertical direction towards the manure collecting surface, wherein the first angle being different than the second angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: BIG DUTCHMAN INTERNATIONAL GmbH
    Inventors: John Bussema, Günter Möller
  • Bird feeder with rotating perch
    Patent number: 9820473
    Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide apparatuses and methods for providing different perch positions for feeding birds. In one implementation, a bird feeder includes a reservoir having a wall defining an interior. The wall has a wall opening to provide access to the interior. A port is mounted on the wall relative to the wall opening. The port includes a protruding portion extending from a surface. The protruding portion defines an opening providing access to the wall opening. A perch has a projecting portion extending from a surface covering the opening defined by the protruding portion. The surface has one or more holes providing access to the opening. The perch is connected to the port such that the projecting portion is moveable to a plurality of positions relative to an axis line extending through a center of the opening defined by the protruding portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Donegan, Bryan Krueger
  • Systems and methods for electrified fish barriers
    Patent number: 9820474
    Abstract: The inventive subject matter describes an electrical barrier for the deterrence of fish having an electrical barrier with a computer system capable of executing a modified soft-start algorithm, the computer system further having a detector input and a switch output; a bio-electric fish proximity detector, the bio-electric fish proximity detector having a anode-cathode detecting pair input and a signal output, wherein said signal output is connected to the detector input; a time varying voltage source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: SMITH-ROOT, INC.
    Inventors: Carl Burger, Jeffery Smith
  • Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus resistant animals
    Patent number: 9820475
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to genetically modified swine wherein at least one allele of a SIGLEC1 gene has been inactivated and/or at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated. Genetically modified swine having both alleles of the SIGLEC1 gene and/or both alleles CD 163 gene inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). Methods for producing such transgenic swine are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: Randall S. Prather, Kevin D. Wells, Kristin M. Whitworth
  • Genetically modified non-human animals and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 9820476
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to genetically modified non-human animals expressing human polypeptides and their methods of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignees: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Yale University, Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB)
    Inventors: Richard Flavell, Markus Manz, Anthony Rongvaux, Till Strowig, Tim Willinger, Andrew J. Murphy, Sean Stevens, George Yancopoulos
  • Method and system for preventing and treating pests using smoke from biomass power plant
    Patent number: 9820477
    Abstract: A method for pest control in a confined space using flue gas from a biomass power plant. The method includes: treating flue gas from a biomass power plant to yield treated flue gas having a volume concentration of carbon dioxide exceeding 85 volume %, and conducting pest control in a confined space according to the following steps: continuously aerating the confined space with the treated flue gas during a fallow period to allow a gas pressure in the confined space to reach between 0.110 and 0.140 megapascal of absolute pressure and the volume concentration of carbon dioxide in the confined space to reach between 50 and 90 volume %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: ZHONGYING CHANGJIANG INTERNATIONAL NEW ENERGY INVESTMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wanli Li, Jiangchuan Li, Hao Gong, Zhixiang Luo
  • Animal deterrent spiked-strip assembly
    Patent number: 9820478
    Abstract: An animal deterrent spiked-strip assembly having a strip body that defines a plurality of substantially planar, unitary, and flexible body sections, wherein each body section hingedly couples to one another about a joint and includes an upper surface, a bottom surface opposing the upper surface, a front end, a rear end, a left side, and a right side. The strip assembly also includes a plurality of polymer-based spikes, each with a base coupled to the upper surface of each of the body sections, a rounded tip opposing the base, and of a conical shape, the plurality of polymer-based spikes arranged on the respective body sections in a uniform and tightly spaced configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Joseph W. Balistreri
  • Turkey decoy
    Patent number: 9820479
    Abstract: A “full body” turkey decoy having one or more of a movable head and a movable neck is controlled remotely by the operator to produce a life-like animation of the decoy. The movable head bobs to the ground and the movable neck arches and straightens, simulating realistic activity. The movable components of the decoy are controlled remotely by means of one or more pull cords, with movement of the components achieved by the use of springs and counterweights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Mitchell W. Beal
  • System for collecting and preserving tissue cores
    Patent number: 9820480
    Abstract: A thermal system for preserving tissue is disclosed. The cooling system comprises a base member, a temperature control sleeve constructed of a thermally conductive material, and a selectively removable lid member. The base member defines a reservoir and receives the temperature control sleeve. The temperature control sleeve at least partially defines a tissue collector chamber that is configured to receive a tissue collector. The temperature control sleeve is in communication with the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to receive a cooling medium. A slit formed within the tissue collection chamber that is sized to receive a tubing connected to the tissue collector therethrough. The lid member is configured to be selectively attached to the base member, and permit access to a tube mount for the tissue collector when the lid is attached to the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Nico Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph L. Mark, Brian C. Dougherty, Mick Trompen
  • Encapsulation of active ingredients and method of making
    Patent number: 9820481
    Abstract: A method of preparing a silicon-containing polymeric structure coated/encapsulated active ingredient is disclosed. The method has the steps of providing an insoluble active ingredient; dispersing the active ingredient in a liquid medium to form a suspension of the active ingredient; adding a silicon-containing polymeric structure precursor to the suspension; and reacting the precursor to form the silicon-containing polymeric structure. The silicon-containing polymeric structure is formed around the active ingredient, thereby forming a silicon-containing polymeric structure coated/encapsulated active ingredient. The silicon-containing polymeric structure coated/encapsulated active ingredient may be used in place of the active ingredient itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: ARCH CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Rahim Hani, Lianjun Shi
  • Compositions and methods with efficacy against spores and other organisms
    Patent number: 9820482
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include at least about 40 weight percent of a C1-6 alcohol, and a primary enhancer selected from protein denaturants. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of less than about 3. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against C. difficile spores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, David R. Macinga
  • Microbial composition
    Patent number: 9820483
    Abstract: A synergistic microbicidal composition comprising: (a) at least one microbicide selected from the group consisting of a monosubstituted phenol and an isopropyl methyl phenol; and (b) at least one microbicide selected from the group consisting of substituted cyclohexyl propyl-1,3-diols, propen-2yl-methyl cyclohexanols and menthadiene alcohols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Cornmell, Megan A. Diehl, Stephen Golding, John R. Harp, Ian P. Stott, Katherine M. Thompson, Carol L. Truslow
  • Dihomo-?-linolenic acid-containing microbial oil and dihomo-?-linolenic acid-containing microbial biomass
    Patent number: 9820484
    Abstract: A microbial oil comprising dihomo-?-linolenic acid as a constituent fatty acid of an oil, the microbial oil has a content, in terms of a weight ratio of arachidonic acid relative to dihomo-?-linolenic acid (arachidonic acid/dihomo-?-linolenic acid) of less than 1/13. Preferably, the microbial oil has a triglyceride content of greater than or equal to 70% by weight, and a saturated fatty acid content of less than or equal to 40% by weight. Moreover, a lower alcohol ester of dihomo-?-linolenic acid or a free fatty acid of dihomo-?-linolenic acid obtained from the microbial oil is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: NIPPON SUISAN KAISHA, LTD.
    Inventors: Seizo Sato, Takuro Fukae, Naomi Ohtsuka, Hideaki Yamaguchi, Rie Ikeda
  • Phytosanitary composition
    Patent number: 9820485
    Abstract: The use of a polyhydroxylated polyaromatic compound, in particular of chicoric acid, for combating plant pests and phytosanitary composition comprising chicoric acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE-INRA
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Poessel, Marie-Helene Sauge-Collet, Yvan Rahbe
  • Compositions and methods for controlling nematodes
    Patent number: 9820486
    Abstract: Compositions and processes for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include oxazoles, oxadiazoles and thiadiazoles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Urszula Slomczynska, Matt W. Dimmic, Al Wideman, William P. Haakenson, Jr.
  • Abscinazole
    Patent number: 9820487
    Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof has an inhibitory action on abscisic acid 8?-hydroxylase CYP707A. The compound or a salt thereof can be used as a plant growth regulator. wherein R is a C1-6 alkyl group, and the C1-6 alkyl group optionally have a substituent selected from the group consisting of a halogen atom and a C1-6 alkoxy group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SHIZUOKA UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yasushi Todoroki, Yuki Kubojiri
  • Compounds for the control of endoparasites
    Patent number: 9820488
    Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) wherein the variable have the meanings as indicated in the claims, or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof. The active ingredients have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are especially suitable for controlling endoparasites in warm-blooded animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: ELANCO TIERGESUNDHEIT AG
    Inventors: Noëlle Gauvry, François Pautrat
  • Enhancement of the sporicidal efficacy of alcohol and peroxide compositions
    Patent number: 9820489
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition comprising: a) at least one alcohol; b) at least one hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture; c) at least one peroxide agent; d) water. The compositions of the invention possess antimicrobial and enhanced sporicidal properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Elke Lohrmann, Stefan Jaeger, Laurence Geret, Bernhard Meyer
  • Compositions and methods for enhancing plant quality
    Patent number: 9820490
    Abstract: Presented herein are compositions comprising an antioxidant (i), a radiation manager (ii), and one or more of, a plant strengthener (iii), or a plant growth regulator (iv). Also presented herein are compositions comprising a plant strengthener (iii), and one or more of, an antioxidant (i), or a radiation manager comprising a polyoxyalkylene UV absorber (ii). Furthermore, methods of using the disclosed compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP
    Inventors: Richard Rees, James Rutledge, Mike Newnam
  • Catfish bait
    Patent number: 9820491
    Abstract: A deformable, dissolvable substance having a base material of gum paste capable of being deformed around a fishing hook. Other ingredients include powdered sugar, corn syrup, corn starch, butter, scent, and color. The scent is dispersed as the substance dissolves in water, thus attracting any fish finding the scent palatable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: James L. Harvey
  • Dough packaging and method of dough processing
    Patent number: 9820492
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for dough processing, a method for providing a container for a dough product, a container, and a product formed by a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Rich Products Corporation
    Inventors: Noel Galluch, Kristin Alongi, Renee LaLonde, Rohit Jalali
  • Field dressing apparatus
    Patent number: 9820493
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for securing an animal for field dressing comprising a base configured to be supported on a flat surface, a first upright member, a second upright member, and a horizontal member extending from the base for support. The base supports the upright members spaced apart in a manner that supports the head of an animal. The upright members include a way for fastening the legs of the animal to the upright posts to spread the animal to permit the animal to be field dressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: John Patrick Palmer
  • Big poultry cut-up method
    Patent number: 9820494
    Abstract: A method for cutting extra-large poultry to fit within existing industrial fryers and remain as recognizable pieces to the consumer is provided. The method provides for the cuts necessary to create pieces of poultry from the extra-large poultry that are sized comparably to a normal sized bird. Furthermore, the method provides for keeping the cut pieces in a shape that the consumer recognizes as a particular piece of poultry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Tyson Foods, Inc.
    Inventor: Hultz Smith
  • Evisceration apparatus and a method for eviscerating suspended poultry
    Patent number: 9820495
    Abstract: An evisceration apparatus for eviscerating a poultry carcass suspended by the legs. An exemplary apparatus includes an evisceration tool that is movable up and down, and into and out of a body cavity of the poultry. The evisceration tool includes two bracket halves that connect to each other with a hinge at a lower extremity of the tool. The two bracket halves are embodied with cooperating clamping faces adjacent to the hinge for clamping a part of the viscera of the poultry when the two bracket halves are moved towards each other from an open position into a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: MEYN FOOD PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY B.V.
    Inventors: Evert Kikstra, Hermanus Laurentius Zomerdijk
  • Beverage machine for preparing and dispensing iced beverages
    Patent number: 9820496
    Abstract: The present invention provides a beverage machine with at least three distinct zones 1, 3, 4. A first zone 1 for storing a liquid or semi-liquid product at ambient temperature, a second zone 3 for processing the stored product, in particular for cooling the product to a predetermined serving temperature, and a third zone 4 for storing the cooled product and maintaining it at the predetermined serving temperature. From the third zone 4 an iced beverage can be dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Nestec S.A.
    Inventors: Andre Noth, Youcef Ait Bouziad, Alfred Yoakim
  • Astaxanthin-containing pet foods
    Patent number: 9820497
    Abstract: There is provided pet food comprising astaxanthin and/or an ester thereof as an active component and having an effect of deodorizing excrement such as urine and feces, effects of improving sleep, sensibility such as perception and cognition, and visual sense, and an effect of treating, improving or preventing diabetes and diabetic complications. The pet food can deodorize excrement such as urine and feces, improve sleep, sensibility such as perception and cognition, and visual sense, and treat, improve or prevent diabetes and diabetic complications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: FUJI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tomoaki Honda, Jiro Takahashi
  • Process for preparing an aqueous solution of saccharides and methylcellulose
    Patent number: 9820498
    Abstract: An aqueous solution comprising (a) one or more mono-, di- and/or oligosaccharides and (b) a methylcellulose, wherein the methylcellulose has anhydroglucose units joined by 1-4 linkages wherein hydroxy groups of anhydroglucose units are substituted with methyl groups such that s23/s26 is 0.36 or less, is produced by i) mixing the methylcellulose with an aqueous liquid comprising one or more mono-, di- and/or oligosaccharides at a shear rate of at least 1000 s?1 or ii) mixing one or more mono-, di- and/or oligosaccharides with the methylcellulose and/or an aqueous liquid before, simultaneously with or after mixing the methylcellulose with the aqueous liquid at a shear rate of at least 1000 s?1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Puspendu Deo, Roland Adden, Matthias Knarr, Robert L. Sammler, Kathryn Brown
  • Production of whole grain rice shredded product
    Patent number: 9820499
    Abstract: A method of preparing a whole grain rice shredded product is provided. The method includes the steps of combining water and a whole grain rice component, the whole grain rice component comprising at least about 75% by weight rice, or up to about 100% by weight rice, cooking the whole grain rice component and water to form a cooked whole grain rice material, cooling the cooked whole grain rice material, tempering the cooked whole grain rice material for less than about 90 minutes to form a tempered whole grain rice material, and shredding the tempered whole grain rice material to form continuous net-like sheets of the whole grain rice shredded product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLC
    Inventors: Jan Karwowski, Vani Vemulapalli, Barbara E. Baumann
  • Amino acid containing glycosylation composition derived from rice, and a method of producing the same
    Patent number: 9820500
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to continuously and inexpensively provide an amino acid containing glycosylation composition from rice. The method for producing an amino acid containing glycosylation composition derived from rice according to the present invention is characterized by comprising: a step for compressing and kneading rice powder or rice grains within a cylinder by using an extruder to break an ?-1,4 bond in starch, and, a step for breaking the ?-1,4 bond in starch and/or an ?-1,6 bond in starch by adding an enzyme into the cylinder. Furthermore, in a preferable embodiment of the method for producing an amino acid containing glycosylation composition derived from rice according to the present invention, a step for adding water to the rice powder (or rice grains) is further carried out as preparation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: TAKAI FOODS LTD
    Inventors: Masazumi Kumazawa, Yoichiro Takai
  • Kaniwa protein isolate and protein products thereof
    Patent number: 9820501
    Abstract: Provided herein is a protein product comprising about 5 wt. % to about 40 wt. % kaniwa protein isolate having a complete set of amino acids and being substantially free of bitter-tasting compound. The protein product may comprise one or more excipients selected from fillers, solubilizers, flavorants, sweeteners, dietary minerals, binders, vitamins, fatty acids, and caffeine. The protein product may have a moisture content less that 5 wt. %, and may be provided in a variety of formats, including protein powders, protein drinks, protein pills, protein bars, meal replacements, pediatric products, and sports nutrition products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: FitLife Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Fadi Aramouni