Patents Issued in May 1, 2018
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Patent number: 9955650Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05K656 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 X05K656 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05K656 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05K656, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05K656. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05K656.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: David B Fischer, Michael Phillip Jines
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Patent number: 9955651Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00K421HR 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 X00K421HR with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00K421HR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X00K421HR, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00K421HR. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00K421HR.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Edwin Michael Grote, Suzanne Michelle Mickelson, Eric Scott Riedeman
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Patent number: 9955652Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03K059 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 X03K059 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03K059 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03K059, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03K059. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03K059.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Adam Chandler, Kelvin Grandy Grant, Edwin Michael Grote, Matthew David Smalley
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Patent number: 9955653Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95K897 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 X95K897 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95K897 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95K897, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95K897. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95K897.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Martin Arbelbide, Thomas Charles Barker, Candida Braga Cabral, Martin A Fabrizius, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Christopher Michael Schaefer, Stephen Joseph Szalma, Matthew David Walch, Gerhard P Weber, Julia Xiuling Zhang
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Patent number: 9955654Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X70K901 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 X70K901 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X70K901 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X70K901, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X70K901. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X70K901.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Leonardus Johannes Maria Hendrickx, Steven Paul King
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Patent number: 9955655Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08K202 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 X08K202 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K202 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K202, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K202. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K202.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: David B Fischer, Mark David Hoffbeck
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Patent number: 9955656Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05K682 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 X05K682 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05K682 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05K682, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05K682. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05K682.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Adam Chandler, Sara Johanna Elisabeth Larsson, Polly Suzanne Longenberger, Matthew David Smalley, William Andrew Wilson
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Patent number: 9955657Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13K478 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 X13K478 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13K478 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13K478, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13K478. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13K478.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Everton Alen Brenner, Russell Fox, Elliot Lee Heffner, Gary Edward Henke, Travis J Lee, Sara Jane Lira, Luis A Verde Chifflet, Brandon Michael Wardyn
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Patent number: 9955658Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13K527 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 X13K527 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13K527 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13K527, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13K527. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13K527.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Mark David Hoffbeck, Lora Lynn Kilgore-Norquest, Brandon Michael Wardyn
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Patent number: 9955659Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13K465 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 X13K465 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13K465 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13K465, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13K465. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13K465.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Michael Phillip Jines, Leah Viesselmann Stirling
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Patent number: 9955660Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13K464 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 X13K464 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13K464 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13K464, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13K464. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13K464.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Mark David Hoffbeck, Michael Phillip Jines, Jennifer Ann Steinke, Leah Viesselmann Stirling, Brandon Michael Wardyn, David Walter Whitaker
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Patent number: 9955661Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H148 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 X13H148 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H148 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H148, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H148. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H148.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Brian M Anderson, Mario Rosario Carlone, Jr.
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Patent number: 9955662Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL1561930 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CL1561930 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1561930 in a breeding program.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Jose Aponte-Rivera, Brian Scott Erdahl
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Patent number: 9955663Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL1460526 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CL1460526 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1460526 in a breeding program.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Jose Aponte-Rivera, Brian Scott Erdahl
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Patent number: 9955664Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PJTF71 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PJTF71, cells from soybean variety 5PJTF71, plants of soybean 5PJTF71, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PJTF71. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PJTF71 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PJTF71, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PJTF71, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PJTF71. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PJTF71 are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Martin A Fabrizius, Michael Thomas Roach
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Patent number: 9955665Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PSAA27 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PSAA27, cells from soybean variety 5PSAA27, plants of soybean 5PSAA27, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PSAA27. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PSAA27 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PSAA27, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PSAA27, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PSAA27. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PSAA27 are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Thomas Charles Corbin, Aaron Jacob Hoskins, Leslie Charles Kuhlman
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Patent number: 9955666Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PTFH75 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PTFH75, cells from soybean variety 5PTFH75, plants of soybean 5PTFH75, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PTFH75. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PTFH75 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PTFH75, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PTFH75, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PTFH75. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PTFH75 are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Mark Jeffrey McMahan Hood, Leslie Charles Kuhlman
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Patent number: 9955667Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH482385. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH482385, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH482385 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 CH482385.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Christian J. Buffard, Gregory J. Holland, Gary R. Stangland
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Patent number: 9955668Abstract: An animal lifting device and method is provided. In particular, a hip member and a chest member are provided that have handles thereon. The chest member and the hip member may be selectively interconnected to each other with an interconnection member. The chest member may include an upper portion, shoulder pads, a chest pad, a center cross member, and an adjustable strap. The hip member may include an upper portion, an adjustable sling, and adjustable straps.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
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Patent number: 9955669Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, an improved nipple water valve includes a nipple housing, a deflector, an annular seal, a nipple stem, a resilient element, and an orifice housing portion, assembled such that the deflector deflects water exiting the valve toward an internal surface of the nipple housing, thereby reducing spray. The deflector is also arranged to restrain movement of the nipple stem in a direction toward the deflector and to permit movement of the nipple stem away from the deflector to aid operation of the nipple water valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: HOG SLAT INC.Inventors: William Thomas Herring, II, Timothy Glenn King
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Patent number: 9955670Abstract: Device for automatically feeding calves with a mixing container for mixing a liquid food product, a teat, a connection line, which connects the mixing container with the teat, a branch line, which branches off from the connection line at a branch point and connects the connection line with a pump and a controller for controlling the pump, where a sensor is arranged on the teat, which is connected with the controller and is designed to detect a movement and/or deformation of the teat, and the controller is designed to control the pump during detection of a movement and/or deformation of the teat such that liquid food product is delivered out of the branch line towards the branch point until liquid food product exits the teat.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventor: Hans Joachim Holm
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Patent number: 9955671Abstract: An animal training and indicating device (10) includes a housing (12) having an outer surface (14). A capacitive sensor (54) is operative to detect contact by a paw or nose of an animal with the outer surface. Responsive to the contact, the device is operative to provide an illumination of at least one light emitter (60, 62), an audible output from a speaker (28) and at least one wireless RF signal which can be received by a portable wireless device (76).Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventor: Kenneth R. Turocy
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Patent number: 9955672Abstract: Real-time automated, non-invasive infrared thermography information of a group of animals to be used for both thermal and behavioral measurement, thereby providing an earlier and more accurate predictor of onset of disease, growth states, or reproductive states in an animal within the group. More specifically, the present system and method provide for the use of thermal images to obtain both temperature and behavioral information about one or more animals at a time, and to utilize that information to determine the health, growth, or reproductive state of the animal. The combination of thermal biometric data, such as radio frequency identification infrared thermography, and behavioral biometric information, such as grouping behavior can be used to detect early-onset of biological states in animals.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventors: Nigel Cook, Clover Bench, Allan Schaefer
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Patent number: 9955673Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for optimizing a cost efficiency or a nitrogen-use efficiency (NUE) for a feeding regimen of a herd of interest of milk-producing animals, for monitoring a urinary urea-N excretion (UUNE) for a herd of interest of milk-producing animals, and for monitoring a NUE for a herd of interest of milk-producing animals. The methods include use of a milk urea-N yield (MUNY) value or a ratio of MUNY to a protein yield (PY) in milk produced by the herd of interest.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventor: Michel Andre Wattiaux
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Patent number: 9955674Abstract: A system comprising an animal management label, a pedometer, each provided with a transmitter and receiver device, and a smart tag for detecting movements of an animal provided therewith. The system comprises a plurality of readers for wirelessly reading out the label, and a central computer configured for communication with the readers. The system is configured for updating the label. The central computer is configured to supply update data the readers. A random one of the readers transmits the update data when the label is within wireless reading distance. The system comprises recording means for keeping a record of data received by the label. The random one of the readers resumes transmitting update data within, which update data according to the recording means was not yet received by the label.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: N.V. NEDERLANDSCHE APPARATENFABRIEK NEDAPInventor: Bernard Jan Gerrit Schreurs
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Patent number: 9955675Abstract: The present invention provides a mouse with liver damage, having a high degree of damage against the mouse's original hepatocytes while having a uPA gene in a heterozygous form, and a method for efficiently preparing the mouse. Specifically, the method for preparing a mouse with liver damage having the uPA gene in a heterozygous form comprises the following steps of: (i) transforming mouse ES cells with a DNA fragment containing a liver-specific promoter/enhancer and cDNA that encodes a urokinase-type plasminogen activator operably linked under the control thereof; (ii) injecting the transformed mouse ES cells obtained in step (i) into a host embryo; (iii) transplanting the host embryo obtained in step (ii) via the injection of the ES cells into the uterus of a surrogate mother mouse, so as to obtain a chimeric mouse; and (iv) crossing the chimeric mice obtained in step (iii), so as to obtain a transgenic mouse in which the DNA fragment is introduced in a heterozygous form.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignees: TOKYO METROPOLITAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE, CHUGAI SEIYAKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA, PHOENIXBIO CO., LTD.Inventors: Michinori Kohara, Koichi Jishage, Yosuke Kawase, Chise Mukaidani, Hiroki Oshita, Satoko Hamamura
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Patent number: 9955676Abstract: The present invention provides an in vivo platform for identifying and determining therapeutic or prophylactic activity of test compounds in delay-type hypersensitivity (DTH) and other inflammatory or cancerous diseases mediated by activation of IKK-?C46A mutants. The in vivo platform of the present invention is a non-human transgenic mammal, e.g., a mouse model, with a site directed mutagenesis at a cysteine residue replaced by alanine in IKK-? protein kinase. The site directed mutagenesis is introduced by a specially designed targeting vector containing a transversion in exon 3 of the Ikbkb genes encoding the IKK-?. The present invention also provides methods for generating the transgenic mammal and for determining and identifying compounds that can inhibit activation of IKK-?C46A mutants.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Macau University of Science and TechnologyInventors: Liang Liu, Ting Li, Kam Wai Wong, Zhihong Jiang, Hua Zhou
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Patent number: 9955677Abstract: Non-human animals, and methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein the non-human animals comprise a humanization of a Programmed cell death 1 (Pdcd1) gene. The non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a genetic modification to an endogenous Pdcd1 gene so that the non-human animals express a PD-1 polypeptide that includes a human portion and an endogenous portion (e.g., a non-human portion).Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Elena Burova, Alexander O. Mujica, Ka-Man Venus Lai, Andrew J. Murphy
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Patent number: 9955678Abstract: A spool braking device brakes the rotation of a spool rotatably supported by a reel body. The spool, which is a conductor that is rotated in conjunction with the spool. The magnet includes an N-pole and an S-pole on a surface that faces the rotating surface of the spool. The retaining member, the support ring, and the engagement member form a magnetic flux change rate variable mechanism. The magnetic flux change rate variable mechanism varies the change rate of the flux in the rotational circumferential direction that is affected by the magnet, at a prescribed rotating surface of the spool having a prescribed unit width in the rotational axis direction, with the rotation of the spool.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventor: Satoshi Ikebukuro
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Patent number: 9955679Abstract: A line holder spool for holding an amount of line is provided. The spool comprises a first spool portion securable to a second spool portion. An annular, flexible line trapping mechanism having a first side and a second side is provided. The line trapping mechanism is releasably positioned between the first spool portion and the second spool portion with the first side facing the first spool portion and the second side facing the second spool portion. A first groove is formed in the first side if the line trapping mechanism. The line is windable within the first groove of the line trapping mechanism and the line trapping mechanism maintains the line from unwrapping from the spool. A portion of the line trapping mechanism is selectively movable outward from between the first spool portion and the second spool portion to access the line.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventors: Daniel Galhardo, Luke Uyeda
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Patent number: 9955680Abstract: An ice fishing tool takes the form of an articulating scoop or ladle for scooping out fish, ice, or debris configured as an ice fishing tool. The tool comprises a handle, a perforated scoop, and a shaft connecting the handle to the scoop. The tool also comprises an articulating actuating assembly made up of a spring and one or more pivotally-connected links that couple a handle trigger to the scoop. Actions of squeezing the handle trigger toward the handle and releasing the handle trigger cause the scoop to move between a position approximately parallel to the shaft and a position approximately perpendicular to the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventor: Gary A. Powell
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Patent number: 9955681Abstract: A fishing tip-up device for signaling when a fish is on the fishing hook. The fishing tip-up device includes a base assembly including a base member; a support assembly in communication with the base member and including a fishing pole support and a trip support; a trip assembly including a trip member pivotably mounted to the trip support and including a biased element in communication with the fishing pole support; and a fishing pole assembly including a pole holder in communication with the fishing pole support, a fishing pole coupled to the pole holder, and a spool of fishing line mounted to the fishing pole support with the fishing line in communication with the fishing pole.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventor: Thomas Y. Yang
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Patent number: 9955682Abstract: Disclosed is portable organ transportation system including a mobile cart and an organ container. At least one of the mobile cart and the organ container include a latch for releasably attaching the organ container to the mobile cart. The organ container may be a portable organ preservation device or a portable organ perfusion apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: LIFELINE SCIENTIFIC, INC.Inventors: David Kravitz, Aaron Randall Ferber, Ross Lockwood, Rodney Hal Monson, Evan David Shapiro
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Patent number: 9955683Abstract: Insecticidal apparatus and methods are provided for controlling or managing insect pests and ectoparasites. An apparatus for administering an insecticidal compound to a subject can include a material for absorbing an insecticidal compound and an insecticidal compound. An insecticidal apparatus can include an attachment element for attaching the apparatus to a desired location. Insect pests or ectoparasites can be controlled or managed on subjects or animals coming into contact with or in proximity to an insecticidal apparatus as disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: AMERIAGInventor: Travis Graves
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Patent number: 9955684Abstract: Coating composition for applying to a vegetable plant structure such as a seed of a vegetable plant from which roots and shoots are capable of growing, wherein the said coating composition comprises an organic carrier material in particulate form and one or more biological agents that possess an activity against at least one or more pathogens of the said vegetable plant.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Exosect LimitedInventor: Nicholas Hugh Hylton Jessop
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Patent number: 9955685Abstract: Coating composition for soya bean seed from which roots and shoots are capable of growing, wherein the coating composition comprises an organic carrier material and one or more biological agents that possess an activity against at least one or more pathogens of the soybean plant.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Exosect LimitedInventor: Nicholas Hugh Hylton Jessop
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Patent number: 9955686Abstract: Wipes for preventing quaternary ammonium (“quat”) depletion suitable for commercial applications (e.g., industrial and consumer disinfectant wipes) are provided. The wipe includes at least one nonwoven layer, at least one pulp layer, and a cationic additive. The at least one nonwoven layer and the at least one pulp layer may be hydroentangled to form a hydroentangled nonwoven fabric having a first surface and a second surface. Additionally, the cationic additive may be disposed on at least one of the first surface or the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: AVINTIV Specialty Materials Inc.Inventors: Herbert P. Hartgrove, Dianne B. Ellis, Dawn Ellen Huston, Teresa Ann Oldham
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Patent number: 9955687Abstract: A surface on a polymeric film having an array of patterned structures, wherein the array of patterned structures influences fluid flow of the surface and causes reduced attachment of a biological material.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignees: AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH, TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC, NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC, SINGAPORE POLYTECHNICInventors: Karen Siew Ling Chong, Yeong Yuh Lee, Seok Hong Goh, Kevin Beng Chin Khaw, Ryan Chaw, Hong Yee Low, Adrian Yeo, Weng Keong Choy, Han Liat Loh
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Patent number: 9955688Abstract: A novel combination of a biocide (Glutaraldehyde), a surfactant (BAK), in an alcohol/water solution, plus functional excipients. The Glutaraldehyde and BAK are combined in specific concentrations in an alcohol-solution form, with the other functional excipients specifically for the intended application. An embodiment for the oil and gas recovery industry is described in which the excipients Glutaraldehyde and cidal agent and BAK surfactant synergistically improve oil recovery. An embodiment for the in the healthcare industry (e.g., medical instrument sterilization) is described in the form of an immersion solution, spray, or pre-moistened cleaning wipette, with excipients including Trienthanol Amine, Glycol Ether, and Sulfonic Acid and water. In both cases the Glutaraldehyde in combination with the BAK works in synergy to kill bacteria and especially SRBs more effectively.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Inventor: Howard Martin
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Patent number: 9955689Abstract: The present invention provides a method for promoting plant growth, which comprises treating a plant with at least one compound selected from a group consisting of a compound represented by the following Formula (1): and an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, provided that a method for promoting plant growth which comprises treating plants with a compound corresponding to any one of the following (1) to (5) and an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof is excluded: (1) 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, (2) 5-(Trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, (3) 6-(Trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, (4) 7-(Trifluoromethyl)benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, and (5) Benzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventors: Fujio Mukumoto, Hiroaki Tamaki, Shintaro Kusaka, Mitsuhiko Iwakoshi
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Patent number: 9955690Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I-V and at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of epoxiconazole, prothioconazole, azoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, penthiopyrad, isopyrazam, bixafen, boscalid, prochloraz, and chlorothalonil provides synergistic control of selected fungi.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: W. John Owen, Chenglin Yao
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Patent number: 9955691Abstract: This disclosure relates to macrocyclic picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Timothy A. Boebel, Yu Lu, Kevin G. Meyer, Chenglin Yao, John F. Daeuble, Sr., Karla Bravo-Altamirano, Benjamin M. Nugent
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Patent number: 9955692Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazoles of formula I. Moreover, the invention relates to processes and intermediates for preparing the pyrazoles of formula I, and also to active compound combinations comprising them, to compositions comprising them, and to their use for protecting growing plants from attack or infestation by invertebrate pests. Furthermore, the invention relates to methods of applying such compounds. The present invention also relates to seed comprising such compounds.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Sebastian Soergel, Daniel Saelinger, Birgit Gockel
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Patent number: 9955693Abstract: Phytopathogenic filamentous fungi other than oomycete microorganisms are controlled using at least one compound selected from among tetrazoyloxime derivatives represented by formula (I) and salts thereof. In formula (I), X represents a C1 to C6 alkyl group or the like, n represents an integer of 0 to 5, Y represents a C1 to C6 alkyl group, Z represents a hydrogen atom or an amino group or the like, Q represents a hydrogen atom or a C1 to C8 alkyl group or the like, R represents a halogeno group or a C1 to C6 alkoxy group, and m represents an integer of 0 to 3.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomoyuki Saiga, Kazushige Kato, Shinya Watanabe, Akie Fukuyo
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Patent number: 9955694Abstract: A formulation contains (a) 1-20 wt % of indoxacarb; (b) 10-30 wt % of a primary emulsifier mixture containing: (i) 1-15 wt % of a polyalkylene glycol having the following structure : R1O—(CH2CH(CH3)—O)x—(CH2CH2O)y—H where R1 is a branched or linear alkyl having 4-16 carbons; x is a number from 0-11 and y is a number from 1-20; (ii) 5-15 wt % of an ethylene oxide/propylene oxide block copolymer hydroxyl terminated on both ends and having a molecular weight of 2000 to 8000 g/mol and an ethylene oxide moiety that is 40-60 wt % of total copolymer weight; and (iii) 1-10 wt % of sodium bisulfate adduct of bis (2-ethylhexyl) maleate; (c) 1-15 wt % of a non-aromatic methyl ester co-emulsifier; and (d) 10-70 wt % of a solvent consisting of cyclohexanone and at least one additional non-aromatic solvent; where the composition is fiee of aromatic solvents, amides, silicone containing components and azone.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Ling Zhong, Jianhai Mu, Jing Ji, Wei Lu, Hua Ren
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Patent number: 9955695Abstract: The present invention relates to a pediculicide/ovicide composition and method of use thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a pediculicide/ovicide composition comprising a sesquiterpene alcohol and a suitable carrier.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Wild ChildInventor: John Found
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Patent number: 9955696Abstract: The invention provides an ectoparasiticidal formulation which comprises an ectoparasiticidal agent, preferably the pyrethroid tetramethrin, as the pesticidally-active ingredient, together with a crystallization inhibitor selected from the group consisting of alkyl-substituted pyrrolidones, and optionally, one or more organic solvents and/or co-solvents. Preferably, the crystallization inhibitor is N-octyl pyrrolidone, and the organic solvent, if present, preferably comprises diethylene glycol monoethyl ether. The ectoparasiticidal formulation surprisingly yields a significantly enhanced speed of kill. Methods for manufacturing the formulation, as well as methods for treating animals infested with ectoparasites, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: THE HARTZ MOUNTAIN CORPORATIONInventors: W. Lance Hemsarth, Keith Goldman, Ellen McGarvey
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Patent number: 9955697Abstract: A composition for weed control and fertilizer comprising an effective amount of iron hydroxyl ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, micromate, feed grade urea, a natural-based wetting agent, molasses desurgarized solubles, and water, and may further comprise glycerin, are provided. Methods for weed control and fertilization of plants comprising the steps of providing a composition comprising an effective amount of iron hydroxyl ethylenediaminetriacetic acid, micromate, feed grade urea, natural-based wetting agent, and molasses desurgarized solubles, and applying an effective amount of the composition to soil or a plant or a weed, are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: One Earth Organics, LLCInventor: Bradley T. Wolfe
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Patent number: 9955698Abstract: Microbicidal compositions including (a) monochloramine and (b) at least one peracid, are described. Components (a) and (b) can be present in a synergistically effective amount to control the growth of at least one microorganism. Methods for controlling the growth of microorganisms with the application of the monochloramine and at least one peracid are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Buckman Laboratories International, Inc.Inventors: David Oppong, Luis Zugno, Thomas E. McNeel
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Patent number: 9955699Abstract: A polymeric tubular conduit including a polymeric tubular conduit wall having an outer tubular layer coaxially overlaying an inner tubular layer which defines a continuous tubular passage along a polymeric tubular conduit length of the polymeric tubular conduit; whereby the outer tubular layer, the inner tubular layer, or combinations thereof, include an amount of antimicrobial agent. The amount of antimicrobial agent can be sufficient to kill or inhibit growth of microorganisms in contact with a corresponding polymeric tubular conduit wall external surface, polymeric tubular conduit wall internal surface, or combinations thereof, of the polymeric tubular conduit wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2017Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Wilmarc Holdings, LLCInventors: William A. Coulson, Marcia Coulson