Patents Issued in January 23, 2018
  • Patent number: 9872449
    Abstract: A hydroponics apparatus includes a plurality of rails, a plurality of chambers formed beneath the plurality of rails, a plurality of pod inserts disposed on the upper surfaces of the plurality of rails, a plurality of air lines, and a plurality of hoses. The upper surface of each of the plurality of rails is angled upward relative to a horizontal plane. Each of the plurality of pod inserts is configured to receive a plant. Each of the plurality of air lines is disposed in a rail of the plurality of rails, and the plurality of air lines are configured to transport air through the plurality of chambers. Each of the plurality of hoses is disposed in a rail of the plurality of rails and includes a plurality of atomization sprayers. The plurality of atomization sprayers are configured to spray a solution within the plurality of chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventors: Adam Ross, Jon Borriello
  • Patent number: 9872450
    Abstract: A novel watermelon hybrid plant, designated CHEETAH is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of watermelon hybrid CHEETAH, to the plants and plant parts of watermelon hybrid CHEETAH, and to methods for producing a watermelon plant by crossing the watermelon hybrid CHEETAH with itself or another watermelon plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a watermelon 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 watermelon plants derived from the watermelon hybrid plant CHEETAH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Hazera Seeds Ltd.
    Inventor: Eran Yossov
  • Patent number: 9872451
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated CJ6085, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line CJ6085 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line CJ6085, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line CJ6085, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Ford
  • Patent number: 9872452
    Abstract: A novel sweet corn hybrid plant, designated HMX4369BS is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of sweet corn hybrid HMX4369BS, to the plants and plant parts of sweet corn hybrid HMX4369BS, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the sweet corn hybrid HMX4369BS 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 HMX4369BS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: HM.Clause, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrance Moran, Patrick Mosely
  • Patent number: 9872453
    Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated FA4W11-6016. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6016. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6016 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6016 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: John Davies
  • Patent number: 9872454
    Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated FA4W11-6023. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6023. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6023 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6023 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: John Davies
  • Patent number: 9872455
    Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated FA4W11-6024. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6024. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6024 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6024 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: John Davies
  • Patent number: 9872456
    Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated FA4W11-6054. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6054. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6054 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6054 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: John Davies
  • Patent number: 9872457
    Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated FA4W11-6067. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6067. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6067 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar FA4W11-6067 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: John Davies
  • Patent number: 9872458
    Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated LA7W10-166. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar LA7W10-166. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar LA7W10-166 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar LA7W10-166 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Moreno-Sevilla
  • Patent number: 9872459
    Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated LA7W10-175. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar LA7W10-175. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar LA7W10-175 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar LA7W10-175 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Benjamin Moreno-Sevilla
  • Patent number: 9872460
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03H008 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 X03H008 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03H008 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03H008, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03H008. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03H008.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Charles Barker, Everton Alen Brenner, Bill S Curran, Joseph Kevin Gogerty, Edwin Michael Grote, Wade Eugene Odland, Eric Scott Riedeman
  • Patent number: 9872461
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95H691 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 X95H691 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95H691 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95H691, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95H691. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95H691.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Todd Elliott Piper, Julia Xiuling Zhang
  • Patent number: 9872462
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H923 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 X13H923 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H923 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H923, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H923. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H923.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Everton Alen Brenner, Bill S Curran, Gary Edward Henke, Blaine Earl Johnson, Lora Lynn Kilgore-Norquest, Travis J Lee
  • Patent number: 9872463
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H893 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 X13H893 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H893 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H893, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H893. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H893.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Charles Barker, Robert Lee Segebart, Brandon Michael Wardyn
  • Patent number: 9872464
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H891 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 X13H891 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H891 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H891, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H891. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H891.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Charles Barker, Luis A Verde Chifflet, Brandon Michael Wardyn
  • Patent number: 9872465
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03H009 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 X03H009 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03H009 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03H009, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03H009. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03H009.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Kevin Gogerty, Edwin Michael Grote, Wade Eugene Odland, Eric Scott Riedeman
  • Patent number: 9872466
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85H792 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 X85H792 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85H792 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X85H792, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85H792. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85H792.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Steven Paul King, Matthew David Walch, Harindra Manilal William
  • Patent number: 9872467
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80H134 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 X80H134 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80H134 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X80H134, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80H134. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80H134.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Travis Korry Coleman, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Jean-Marc Montpetit
  • Patent number: 9872468
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X75H410 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 X75H410 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75H410 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X75H410, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75H410. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75H410.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Paul King, Jean-Marc Montpetit
  • Patent number: 9872469
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01056991. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01056991. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01056991 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01056991 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Heinrich S. Wohleser
  • Patent number: 9872470
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058469. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058469. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058469 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058469 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Craig K. Moots, David R. Wooten, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9872471
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064177. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064177. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064177 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064177 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Roger L. Lussenden
  • Patent number: 9872472
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2TVH and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2TVH with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2TVH 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 PH2TVH or a locus conversion of PH2TVH with another maize variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Julia Xiuling Zhang
  • Patent number: 9872473
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08K238 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 X08K238 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K238 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K238, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K238. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K238.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Everton Alen Brenner, Travis J Lee, Andrew Jon Ross, Brandon Michael Wardyn
  • Patent number: 9872474
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08K251 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 X08K251 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K251 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K251, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K251. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K251.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Michael Phillip Jines
  • Patent number: 9872475
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05K660 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 X05K660 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05K660 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05K660, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05K660. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05K660.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Polly Suzanne Longenberger, Matthew David Smalley
  • Patent number: 9872476
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08K208 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 X08K208 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K208 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K208, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K208. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K208.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Russell Fox, Elliot Lee Heffner, Gary Edward Henke, Sara Jane Lira, Luis A Verde Chifflet
  • Patent number: 9872477
    Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80H133 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 X80H133 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80H133 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X80H133, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80H133. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80H133.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Louis Brian Chapko, Steven Paul King, Lori Karyn Scott
  • Patent number: 9872478
    Abstract: An arrangement for cleaning an end effector (21) carried by a robotic manipulation device (9a, 9b, 9c) includes an end effector cleaning station (18) mounted within a working area of the robotic manipulation device (9a, 9b, 9c), with a spray device (26) configured to provide at least one liquid jet. A control unit (11) is, when it is time to clean the end effector (21), configured to activate the robotic manipulation device (9a, 9b, 9c) such that it moves the end effector (21) downwards from a position above the end effector cleaning station (18) to a position where it is hit by the liquid jet, wherein during this movement the end effector (21) is substantially vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: DELAVAL HOLDING AB
    Inventors: Thomas Axelsson, Kerstin Holmstrom
  • Patent number: 9872479
    Abstract: An improved animal feeder with an insertable feed restrictor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventor: Walter Tharp
  • Patent number: 9872480
    Abstract: A disposable diaper for pets, in which a fixed section in an attachment section overlaps with an expanding/contracting elastic member for the waist, said disposable diaper for pets having: a rear-side waist area; a stomach-side waist area; a crotch area; both end sections in the diaper longitudinal direction; both end sections in the diaper longitude-intersecting direction; a tail insertion opening; an absorbent core; an area not having the absorbent core arranged therein; a flap section provided in the stomach-side waist area and having an end section in the rear-side direction; an attachment section having the fixed section arranged in the flap section and a free section extending from the flap section; the expanding/contracting elastic member for the waist; and an attachment area that receives the attachment section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: UNICHARM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Daisuke Komatsubara
  • Patent number: 9872481
    Abstract: A system and method for monitoring the health of an animal using multiple sensors is described. The wearable device may include one or more sensors whose resultant signal levels may be analyzed in the wearable device or uploaded to a data management server for additional analysis. One or more embodiments include variations of the sensor system to determine whether the wearable device is being worn properly by the animal so that the resultant signal levels are of optimal quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: i4C Innovations Inc.
    Inventor: Albert Goldfain
  • Patent number: 9872482
    Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for determining one or more dimensions of an alligator based upon an image. A sensor coupled to a computing device captures an image of an alligator. The computing device extracts a portion of the image that corresponds to a silhouette of the alligator and determines a contour of the silhouette. The computing device transforms the contour to a predetermined position and/or rotation and determines one or more dimensions of the alligator based upon the transformed contour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: ClicRweight, LLC
    Inventors: Dorian Garcia, Joseph A. Spicola, Jr., Joseph A. Spicola, Sr.
  • Patent number: 9872483
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transgenic non-human mammal comprising human immunoglobulin mu and epsilon heavy-chain constant transgenes C? and C? inserted in place of endogenous mu heavy-chain switch sequence S?, and its use for producing chimeric human immunoglobulin E antibodies specific for an antigen of interest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignees: B CELL DESIGN, UNIVERSITE DE LIMOGES
    Inventors: Michel Cogne, Brice Laffleur, Armelle Cuvillier, Marie Bosselut
  • Patent number: 9872484
    Abstract: A snag resistant fish hook system. The system (11) having hooks (105A, 105B), an elastic band (110), a connector portion (115) having an eyelet (115A), and a post (125). Each hook has a tab (116), an eyelet (118), and a notch (117). The post fits into the eyelets and secures the hooks and the connector portion together, with at least one of the hooks being rotatable on the post. The elastic band fits around the hooks and into the notches and holds the hooks in a first, retracted, snag-resistant position wherein the tabs contact each other. Upon the application of sufficient force, such as a fish biting a lure in which the fish hook system is employed, the tabs will slip past each other and the elastic band will urge the hooks into a second, deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: TRIDENT OUTDOORS LLC
    Inventors: H. Emery Johnson, Brian D. Taubert, Karl H. Beitzel
  • Patent number: 9872485
    Abstract: A system and method for protecting a fishing reel is provided. The method may include selecting a fishing reel having a generally round spool with a hub and a flange, selecting a reel edge guard having an elongate outer circumferential surface and an elongate lateral surface attached together in an angular arrangement and formed into a generally circular shape, and attaching the reel edge guard to the fishing reel spool flange with a permanent adhesive such that the reel edge guard outer circumferential surface is disposed around an outer edge of the spool flange and such that the reel edge guard lateral surface is attached to a lateral face of the spool flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventor: Kirk Blosch
  • Patent number: 9872486
    Abstract: An apparatus for releasing a fish into deep water, comprising a central member having an upper end portion and a lower end portion, a spiral member attached to the central member, the spiral member being spaced away from the central member and having a free end, a plurality of swivels, wherein one of the swivels can be connected the upper end portion of the central member and another of said swivels can be connected to the lower end portion of the central member, and a weight connected to the lower swivel. The device can further provide a weight on the central member that overcomes buoyancy of the fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Parks
  • Patent number: 9872487
    Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Martin, Ronald O. Richardson
  • Patent number: 9872488
    Abstract: A device (10) is disclosed. It has a gas impervious barrier (12) configured to be located between an opening of a container (16) and a door (18) arranged to close the opening. There is a passageway (14) through the barrier, the passageway (14) providing a pathway between the interior and exterior of the container (16) for a gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Asiaworld Shipping Services PTY LTD
    Inventor: Serguei Ivanine
  • Patent number: 9872489
    Abstract: A decoy with selectively deployable keel for positioning at or near the surface of a body of water comprising: an at least partially buoyant structure wherein the at least partially buoyant structure at least partially resembles the shape of an animal, and at least one selectively deployable keel component which is attachable to said at least partially buoyant structure. In one or more embodiments, the at least partially buoyant structure comprises a waterfowl decoy body with a head and neck region, a midsection, an aft, and a bottom surface with a cavity, and the at least one selectively deployable keel component is attached to the bottom surface so as to be deployable when the added stability of a keel component is desired and retractable when not desired, such as for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Huntwise, Inc.
    Inventor: Charles L. Smart
  • Patent number: 9872490
    Abstract: Homogeneous stable liquid agrochemical concentrate formulations which form stable dilutions with water comprises biologically efficacious oil, water, agrochemical dissolved in the water to form concentrated aqueous electrolyte, a stabilizing surfactant, based on non-ionic or non-ionic and anionic or amphoteric surfactant, comprising oil compatible, electrolyte tolerant surfactant and water soluble, electrolyte tolerant surfactant and optionally a polyol component, are useful as tank mix adjuvants. The formulations combine biologically efficacious oil, e.g. crop oil, with an electrolyte agrochemical, particularly water soluble non-selective herbicide such as glyphosate, or electrolyte nutrients particularly water soluble inorganic fertilizers providing nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium or sulphur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Croda Americas LLC
    Inventor: Gregory J. Lindner
  • Patent number: 9872491
    Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising aconitic acid, one or more acids selected from the group consisting of adipic acid, glutaric acid, and combinations thereof, and a carrier. Also provided are methods of disrupting a biofilm comprising applying to a surface having a biofilm a composition of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
    Inventors: Robert J. Gambogi, Patricia L. Golas, Anthony R. Geonnotti, III, Benjamin Serbiak
  • Patent number: 9872492
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to the treatment of apple trees, peach trees, and grape vines with 3?-methyl-(S)-abscisic acid, 3?-propargyl-(S)-abscisic acid, and/or salts thereof in order to reduce the number of fruits on the trees or vines that grow to maturity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Valent Biosciences LLC
    Inventors: Derek D. Woolard, Gary T. Wang, Daniel C. Leep, Gregory D. Venburg
  • Patent number: 9872493
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for promoting plant growth, which comprises treating a plant with a compound represented by the following Formula (1): provided that a method for promoting plant growth which comprises treating plants with a compound corresponding to the following (1) or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof are excluded, (1) benzo[b]thiophene-3-carboxylic acid. The method set forth in one of the above, the plant being soybeans. The method set forth in one of the above, the plant being cotton. A plant seed resulting from treatment with the compound of claim 1 containing an effective quantity of the compound indicated in formula (1). A composition for promoting plant growth and containing an inert component and the compound indicated in formula (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Fujio Mukumoto, Hiroaki Tamaki, Shintaro Kusaka, Mitsuhiko Iwakoshi
  • Patent number: 9872494
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active ingredient combinations which consist of fluopyram and other known active ingredients and are very well suited for the control of animal pests, such as insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or nematodes, in foliar and soil application and/or in the treatment of seeds, and are also suitable for increasing yields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: BAYER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GMBH
    Inventors: Heike Hungenberg, Heiko Rieck, Robert Masters
  • Patent number: 9872495
    Abstract: Novel peptoid oligomers are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following formula I: The peptoids demonstrate antimicrobial activity and may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions and used for the prevention or treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans where microbial invasion is involved. The present cyclic and linear peptoids are particularly valuable as their effect is rapid, broad in spectrum and mostly indifferent to resistance provoked by standard antibiotics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: Kent Kirshenbaum, Sung Bin Shin
  • Patent number: 9872496
    Abstract: Microbicidal preparations containing a) at least one 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one or its derivatives; b) at least one 2-mercaptopyridine N-oxide, or its salts and derivatives; c) at least one aromatic alcohol; and d) at least one alkalinizing agent, or a preparation prepared by mixing components a) to d), and having a pH of at least 11, are provided. The microbicidal preparations are clear and storage-stable, and are suitable for use as preservatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: AIR LIQUIDE SANTE (INTERNATIONAL)
    Inventors: Wolfgang Beilfuss, Gisela Hahn, Klaus Weber, Ralf Gradtke, Wolfgang Siegert
  • Patent number: 9872497
    Abstract: A pesticidal mixture including (a) spinetoram; and (b) a compound of group A selected from novaluron, pyriproxyfen, tau-fluvalinate, and a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: MAKHTESHIM CHEMICAL WORKS LTD.
    Inventors: Assaf Dotan, Tamar Danon
  • Patent number: 9872498
    Abstract: A herbicidal composition including rimsulfuron with anti-hydrolysis agent, wherein the anti-hydrolysis agent is 2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylic acid derivatives having formula (I): in which R1 is phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted, R2 is (C1-C6)alkyl, (C3-C6)cycloalkyl or phenyl, each of the 3 last-mentioned radicals is unsubstituted or substituted, R3 is hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 18 C atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted. A method for controlling weeds, including applying to a plant, plant part, or locus thereof, an effective amount of the herbicidal composition. A method for imparting hydrolysis resistance to a herbicidal composition containing rimsulfuron by adding to the composition an effective amount of the compound of formula (I).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: ROTAM AGROCHEM INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: James Timothy Bristow