Patents Issued in June 19, 2018
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Patent number: 9999184Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated D054062, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line D054062, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line D054062 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line D054062 with another corn line or plant and to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line D054062, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line D054062 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.Inventor: Gary Day
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Patent number: 9999185Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated 2EEXX1039, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line 2EEXX1039, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line 2EEXX1039 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line 2EEXX1039 with another corn line or plant and to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 2EEXX1039, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 2EEXX1039 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.Inventor: Dean W. Nordick
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Patent number: 9999186Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01059533. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01059533. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01059533 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01059533 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventor: James Behm
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Patent number: 9999187Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated WCC153, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line WCC153, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line WCC153, and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line WCC153 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line WCC153 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a 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 inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line WCC153.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Limagrain Europe, S.A.Inventor: Battista Gatti
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Patent number: 9999188Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S160149 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S160149, to the plants of soybean cultivar S160149, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S160149, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S160149. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S160149. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S160149, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S160149 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: M.S. Technologies, LLCInventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 9999189Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 54113122 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 54113122, to the plants of soybean cultivar 54113122, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 54113122, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 54113122. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 54113122. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 54113122, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 54113122 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: M.S. Technologies, LLCInventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 9999190Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 54172927 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 54172927, to the plants of soybean cultivar 54172927, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 54172927, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 54172927. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 54172927. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 54172927, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 54172927 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: M.S. Technologies, LLCInventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 9999191Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2TB0 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2TB0 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2TB0 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 PH2TB0 or a locus conversion of PH2TB0 with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Lori Lisa Carrigan, Gustavo Marcelo Garcia, Jianbin Yu
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Patent number: 9999192Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 50281686 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 50281686, to the plants of soybean cultivar 50281686, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 50281686, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 50281686. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 50281686. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 50281686, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 50281686 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Mertec, LLCInventor: Patrick Joseph Arthur Grams
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Patent number: 9999193Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 65090203 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 65090203, to the plants of soybean cultivar 65090203, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 65090203, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 65090203. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 65090203. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 65090203, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 65090203 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignees: Monsanto Technology LLC, Stine Seed Farm, Inc.Inventors: William H. Eby, Christopher Goblirsch
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Patent number: 9999194Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH744817. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH744817, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH744817 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 CH744817.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Sandeep Bhatnagar, Gregory J. Holland, Duane A. Potrzeba, Gary R. Stangland
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Patent number: 9999195Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH288180. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH288180, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH288180 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 CH288180.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Christian J. Buffard, Gregory J. Holland, Gary R. Stangland
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Patent number: 9999196Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH306491. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH306491, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH306491 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 CH306491.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Rafael A. Mateo, Richard G. Stelpflug
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Patent number: 9999197Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of Lactuca sativa, in particular to a new variety of lettuce designated NUN 6109 LTL as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Nunhems B.V.Inventor: Juan Francisco Muñoz Muñoz
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Patent number: 9999198Abstract: Animal bedding having one or more solvents and a lignocellulosic fiber, wherein the lignocellulosic fiber has been processed by ruminant digestion and anaerobic digestion. A method for preparing pelletized animal bedding is also disclosed including the steps of providing excrement from a cow which has undergone ruminant digestion, introducing the cow excrement into an anaerobic digester, modifying the cow excrement to a first wet product, drying the first wet product to generate a first dry product, and densifying the first dry product to, in turn, generate pelletized animal bedding.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: CCD Holdings LLCInventors: Carey J. Boote, Russ Malek
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Patent number: 9999199Abstract: A pet toy with edible formulation may include a substantially spherical housing comprising a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere which are releasably couplable. An edible formulation may be bonded to an internal sidewall inside at least one of the first and second hemispheres, such that the edible formulation is accessible by releasing the first hemisphere from the second hemisphere.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: HIMALAYAN CORPORATIONInventors: Sharon L. Dadalto, Suman K. Shrestha
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Patent number: 9999200Abstract: A dog waste collection device. The device allows a dog owner to place a disposable bag behind a dog to capture dog waste before the waste touches the ground. A collection assembly on the device holds a top edge of a disposable bag in a spaced apart position. Tangs mounted on the collection assembly are used to engage the disposable bag. A shaft slide is used to release the disposable bag without touching the waste or the bag. When the bag is used, movement of a shaft slide on the device will allow the disposable bag to release, bag and all, into a waste receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventor: Mariano Desimone
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Patent number: 9999201Abstract: A collar for an animal includes an elongate piece of flexible material having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends configured to be releasably coupled together about the neck of an animal. The collar also includes a lighting system coupled to the piece of material. The lighting system includes a power source and an optical element coupled to the power source. The optical element is at least partially embedded within the piece of material and extends along a length direction between the first and second ends. The optical element further includes an LED that is configured to illuminate a portion of the optical element when the power source is turned on.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventors: Thomas Lutz, Matthew Allen, Ernie Katris
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Patent number: 9999202Abstract: A flexible abrasion resistant omnidirectionally reflective retractable pet leash has an omnidirectionally reflective pet leash housed within a retractable housing device. The omnidirectionally reflective pet leash reflects an incoming light beam back in the same direction as it was emanated. The reflected light beam provides accurate illumination of the pet leash and the location of the pet during dusk or nighttime hours. This retractable pet leash is created by surrounding a central braided rope of nylon or polyethylene fibers with a cylindrically braided reflective sleeve. The braided reflective sleeve is composed of braided narrow width reflective strips each comprising a plurality of reflective threads worked together to form a weave. Due to the braided weave of the reflective threads and the arrangement of the microscopic reflectors light incident thereon from virtually any angle is reflected back to its source.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Nite Glow Industries, Inc.Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
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Patent number: 9999203Abstract: Methods are disclosed to enhance the training potential of a domestic animal during training, thereby shortening the training period and/or increasing the effectiveness of the training. The method involves first administering to the domestic animal a pharmaceutical composition comprising a cognitive enhancing agent in an amount effective to improve cognitive function. The enhanced cognition allows the domestic animal to learn to perform a task and/or to change its existing behavior more effectively and on an accelerated basis. Therefore, while the animal's cognitive function is enhanced, the method then involves conditioning the domestic animal to perform a task or change an existing behavior.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Pohela LLCInventor: Muhit Rahman
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Patent number: 9999204Abstract: The invention relates to a device for combating the varroa mite in a bee brood, comprising at least one middle wall that can be inserted in particular into a beehive and that is provided with brood cells for female bees, the device having an electrical heating device that has a resistance heating element embedded in the middle wall and a control device connected to the latter which is designed such that an automatically running heating process can be initiated with a temporally pre-determined heat-up phase that lasts until a temperature of 39° C. to 45° C., preferably 39° C. to 42° C., is reached at the bottom of the brood cells in the region of the resistance heating element and then with a subsequent phase of maintaining this temperature for a predetermined period of time.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Vatorex AGInventor: Willi Brunner
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Patent number: 9999205Abstract: The invention is a kit to produce a logo or picture on the bottom of an aquarium through the use of color stones. The method begins by creating or finding the picture. Next one converts the picture into areas. Each area has only one distinct color. The third step is to form an outline that encloses each of the areas. The next step is to transfer the outline from the logo to the surface. This surface can be the bottom of an aquarium or a separate surface. The fifth step is to form partitions on the outline on the surface. The partitions must be sufficiently deep to hold a least one layer of stones or sand. The last step is to place colored stones or colored sand within the partitions.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventor: Keith Cooks
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Patent number: 9999206Abstract: Herein provided are a model and method for a transgenic a bovidae having an TGF-?1 gene inserted into the bovidae genome and capable of expressing higher than normal levels of TGF-?1 in cardiac muscle.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Utah State UniversityInventors: Irina Polejaeva, Zhongde Wang, Shengwei Hu, Ravi Ranjan, Aaron James Thomas, Christopher Joseph Davies, Kenneth L. White
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Patent number: 9999207Abstract: A genetically modified mouse is provided that comprises a conditional Acvr1 allele that comprises a mutated exon that, upon induction, converts to a mutant exon phenotype, wherein the mutant exon phenotype includes ectopic bone formation. Mice comprising a mutant Acvr1 exon 5 in antisense orientation, flanked by site-specific recombinase recognition sites, are provided, wherein the mice further comprise a site-specific recombinase that recognizes the site-specific recombinase recognitions sites, wherein the recombinase is induced upon exposure of the mouse to tamoxifen. Upon exposure to tamoxifen, the recombinase is expressed and acts on the RRS-flanked mutant exon 5 and places the mutant exon 5 in sense orientation and deletes the wild-type exon.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.Inventors: Aris N. Economides, Sarah Jane Hatsell
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Patent number: 9999208Abstract: Methods for the production of reproductively sterile fish and aquatic animals for aquaculture, the aquarium trade, and control of invasive species are described. The methods include disruption of gonadal development through the administration of compounds that lead to the failure of fertile gonadal development. Compounds may be delivered to the eggs prior to fertilization or water activation or post fertilization and water activation by contacting unfertilized or pre-water-activated fertilized eggs or fertilized eggs in an immersion medium including the compound of interest. Compounds may be conjugated with a molecular transporter compound effective for chorionic transport of the conjugate. The compounds may be antisense Morpholino oligomers that are capable of effectively suppressing the expression of the dead end gene or other essential genes for germ cell development in fish and other egg-producing aquatic animals.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE COUNTYInventors: Yonathan Zohar, Ten-Tsao Wong
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Patent number: 9999209Abstract: A tip rod made of a fiber reinforced resin has a solid structure at least at its distal end portion. The tip rod is formed by dispersing reinforcement fibers in a matrix resin, molding the matrix resin that contains the reinforcement fibers into a prescribed shape, and heating the molded matrix resin that contains the reinforcement fibers to be cured. An average diameter of the reinforcement fibers is 3 to 15 ?m, an average length of the reinforcement fibers is 0.5 to 10 mm, a content of the fibers dispersed in the matrix resin is 3 to 50 wt %. The solid structure of the tip rod includes an outer layer, an intermediate layer, and an inner layer in which the reinforcement fibers are directed in a different direction for each layer. Alternatively the structure may include the outer layer and the inner layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: GLOBERIDE, INC.Inventors: Takahito Noda, Eiji Sugaya
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Patent number: 9999210Abstract: A device has a spool rotatable about an axis in a reel, and a braking structure that effects a braking force against rotation of the spool, the braking force being adjustable by changing a proximity of the braking structure relative to the spool. The device includes at least one tap in a fixed relationship with respect to the braking structure, and a brake dial accessible outside the reel and providing a threaded portion that accepts the at least one tap, the brake dial being rotatable to change the proximity of the braking structure relative to the spool by movement of the tap.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Hyunkyu Kim
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Patent number: 9999211Abstract: A discrete and safe automated insect monitoring system includes a housing, an interior chamber within the housing, and a light source arranged within the housing to illuminate at least a portion of a floor surface of the interior chamber. A multi-pixel optical sensor is arranged within the housing so that a field of view of the sensor comprehends a substantial portion of the floor surface. A processing circuit arranged within the housing receives optical data from the multi-pixel optical sensor, analyzes the optical data to detect the intrusion of an insect or other object into the interior chamber by comparing most recently received optical data to previously received optical data, and generates an indication in response to detecting the intrusion of an insect or other object. Detection and/or classification results can be wirelessly forwarded to another device, to alert appropriate personnel.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Delta Five, LLCInventors: Jason André Janét, William Stockton Howell, Stephen Paul Land, Robert W Winston, III, Lisa Ann Lyons
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Patent number: 9999212Abstract: A discrete and safe automated insect monitoring system includes a housing, an interior chamber within the housing, and a light source arranged within the housing to illuminate at least a portion of a floor surface of the interior chamber. A multi-pixel optical sensor is arranged within the housing so that a field of view of the sensor comprehends a substantial portion of the floor surface. A processing circuit arranged within the housing receives optical data from the multi-pixel optical sensor, analyzes the optical data to detect the intrusion of an insect or other object into the interior chamber by comparing most recently received optical data to previously received optical data, and generates an indication in response to detecting the intrusion of an insect or other object. Detection and/or classification results can be wirelessly forwarded to another device, to alert appropriate personnel.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Delta Five, LLCInventors: Jason André Janét, William Stockton Howell, Stephen Paul Land, Robert W. Winston, Lisa Ann Lyons
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Patent number: 9999213Abstract: An autonomous drone integrated with wide bandwidth, high energy acoustic wave generators sent to evict and eradicate agricultural pests within a patrolling area. The drone hovering close to a plant bombards its leaves and fruits with high energy acoustic waves via frequency and tone determined by an onboard synthesizer through acoustic power amplified to drive the sideways and bottom mounted acoustic wave generators. Agricultural pests such as caterpillar, beetle and the like are bombarded with powerful acoustic waves causing their bodies to vigorously vibrate and resonate with synthesizer frequency to dislodge or kill the pests. Other insects such as moths are forced airborne by a propeller's strong downdraft and are electrocuted by integrated high voltage screens. Inside a hotel room, the drone hovers close to a surface of a bedding mattress, bombarding the surfaces with powerful acoustic waves tuned to frequencies that cause bed bugs to resonate and die.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventor: Simon Siu-Chi Yu
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Patent number: 9999214Abstract: A head harness for use by hunters who are already secured by a torso-type safety harness when sitting in a tree stand. The head harness comprises a headband or headband-incorporating cap worn by the hunter, a connector at the rear of the headband, and a receiver secured to the tree at a height corresponding to the hunter's head when sitting in the tree stand. The receiver and connector are configured to mate, with a connection that resists the nodding motion of the hunter's head if the hunter begins falling asleep, thereby helping to prevent falls from the tree stand that would be initiated in the direction of the nodding head.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventor: Steven T. Bartolomucci
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Patent number: 9999215Abstract: A waterfowl decoy deployment system includes a hub subsystem including a casing defining a casing height and a plurality of biasing devices extending though the casing. The plurality of biasing devices is height indexed with respect to the casing height. The waterfowl decoy deployment system also includes a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the hub subsystem. Each arm of the plurality of arms is coupled to a biasing device and a plurality of waterfowl decoys are coupled to each arm of the plurality of arms.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Quickcoys Outdoor Products LLCInventor: Keith Beauchamp
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Patent number: 9999216Abstract: A decoy for luring waterfowl has a body that has an upper reservoir partially filled with water. A neck is partially submerged in the upper reservoir. A head, is attached to the neck and configured to raise a neck center of gravity and lower a neck center of buoyancy. Wherein the neck is configured to rotate within the upper reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventor: Robert Michiel Bawden
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Patent number: 9999217Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for substantially liquid, gel, suspension, slurry, semisolid and/or colloid storage of biological samples following admixture with the herein disclosed storage composition, permitting substantial recovery of biological activity following storage without refrigeration. In certain embodiments, unfractionated blood or tissue samples may be stored without refrigeration for weeks, months or years in a form that permits recovery of intact DNA, RNA or protein components following the storage period.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Biomatrica, Inc.Inventors: Scott E. Whitney, Steven Wilkinson, Rolf Muller
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Patent number: 9999218Abstract: Compositions useful for controlling pests are disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition includes a pesticidal natural oil and a polar aromatic solvent or an alkyl alcohol solvent. Methods of making and using the compositions are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: 0903608 B.C. LTD.Inventors: Karan Manhas, Annett Rozek
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Patent number: 9999219Abstract: A paraffinic spray oil and a method of using the spray oil for controlling turfgrass pests is disclosed. The spray oil comprises paraffinic oil and a quick break emulsifier, which is formulated as an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion for use. The paraffinic oil and emulsifier are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 95:5 to about 99.95:0.05, and preferably from about 98.5:1.5 to about 99.9:0.1. When applied to turfgrass, the O/W emulsion quickly releases the oil phase upon application to the turfgrass to contact pests thereon. When provided at sufficient paraffinic oil dosages, generally at least about 0.5 gal oil/acre and preferably in the range of about 0.5 gal/acre to about 60 gal/acre, the spray oil is effective in controlling a variety of turfgrass pests, particularly insect and fungal pests, with little or no phytotoxic effects. Further, use of the spray oil as indicated for controlling turfgrass pests also enhances the growth of turfgrass.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Suncor Energy Inc.Inventor: Michael Fefer
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Patent number: 9999220Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of polycyclic quinones, and particularly, anthraquinones, to non-lethally repel rodents from consuming or otherwise damaging vegetation, private property, man-made structures, or agricultural products in the field and in storage. Further, the invention shows use as a protection strategy for various other products used as a food source by certain rodents.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignees: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, ARKION LIFE SCIENCES, LLCInventors: Kenneth E. Ballinger, Jr., Scott John Werner
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Patent number: 9999221Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicide combination comprising at least pelargonic acid and at least one ALS inhibitor selected from the group consisting of iodosulfuron-methyl, foramsulfuron, mesosulfuron-methyl, flazasulfuron, amidosulfuron, ethoxysulfuron and thiencarbazone-methyl.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Michael Kilian, Christian Marienhagen
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Patent number: 9999222Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal combinations comprising at least one compound of formula (I) (component a) and at least one further compound selected from herbicidally active compounds (component b) and/or safeners (component c) wherein Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd are inter alia H, halogen, CN, NO2, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, OH, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-alkylthio, etc.; R1 is inter alia H, OH, S(O)2NH2, CN, C1-C6-alkyl, etc.; R2 is inter alia H, halogen, CN, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C3-C6-alkynyl, etc.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Julia Major, Florian Vogt, Frederick Calo, Thomas Seitz, Doreen Schachtschabel, Trevor William Newton, Kristin Hanzlik, Johannes Hutzler, Klaus Kreuz, Stefan Tresch
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Patent number: 9999223Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition which comprises: a) at least one herbicide A selected from glyphosate, glufosinate and their salts, and b) a herbicide B which is 3-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-4-ylmethylsulfonyl]-4,5-dihydro-5,5-dimethyl-1,2-oxazole [common name: pyroxasulfone]. The present invention relates in particular to a herbicidal composition comprising: a) at least one herbicide A selected from glyphosate, glufosinate and their salts, b) a herbicide B which is 3-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-4-ylmethylsulfonyl]-4,5-dihydro-5,5-dimethyl-1,2-oxazole [common name: pyroxasulfone], and c) at least one further herbicide C, which is selected from the herbicide groups C.1 to C.8: C.1 herbicides of the group of acetolactate synthase inhibitors (ALS inhibitors), C.2 herbicides of the group of protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors (PPO inhibitors), C.3 herbicides of the group of auxines, C.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Bernd Sievernich, William Karl Moberg, Anja Simon, Helmut Walter, Richard R. Evans
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Patent number: 9999224Abstract: Antimicrobial polymers, composition including the polymers, and methods of forming and using the polymers and compositions are disclosed. The compositions have reverse thermal gelling properties and transform from a liquid to a gel—e.g., near or below body temperature, such as a skin temperature in an operating room. The polymers and compositions can be applied to a surface, such as a surface of skin proximate an incision site prior to surgery, to provide a relatively sterile area near the site.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporateInventors: Daewon Park, Maria Bortot, Vikas Patel
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Patent number: 9999225Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods of killing bacteria using a surface plasmon coupled to a photosensitizer. A nanostructure (10) may include a silver nanoparticle core (12), a mesoporous silica shell (14), and a photosensitizer (16). A method of killing bacteria may include contacting bacteria with a nanostructure (10) including a silver nanoparticle core (12), a mesoporous silica shell (14), and a photosensitizer (16) to form a blend and exposing the blend to light.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: University Of CincinnatiInventors: Peng Zhang, Bo Hu, Hong Tang
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Patent number: 9999226Abstract: This invention relates to regenerable antimicrobial coatings with long-lasting efficacy for use in medical applications including implants, medical instruments or devices, and hospital equipment. The same coatings would also have broad utility in the consumer, industrial, and institutional markets. The coating technology would be based on sequestration of hydrogen peroxide (HP) by zinc oxide binders incorporated into the coatings.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: QUICK-MED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: William Toreki, Rustom S. Kanga
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Patent number: 9999227Abstract: Compositions useful for controlling pests are disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition includes a pesticidal natural oil and a polar aromatic solvent. Methods of making and using the compositions are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: 0903608 B.C. LTD.Inventors: Karan Manhas, Annett Rozek
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Patent number: 9999228Abstract: Conventional pans used for baking pizza pies, bread, and other dough related products have only a few shapes. Almost all such pans are limited to geometric shapes such as circular, rectangular, or square. The limited number of shapes is primarily due to the nature of the dough which shrinks when cooking. Disclosed are pans which include a frame having a bottom wall, an outer wall upwardly extending from the bottom wall, and a rim outwardly extending from the outer wall. A support surface is configured to support the food product within the outer wall of the frame. A plurality of holding elements upwardly extend from the support surface within the outer wall and are configured to at least partially pierce and hold the food product on the support surface, substantially against shrinkage, in a desired shape. Such pans can be designed to produce food product in essentially any desired shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventor: Champa Fernando
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Patent number: 9999229Abstract: An apparatus for handling food products comprises an alignment trough disposed at an incline for holding a stack of the food products at an incline. The alignment trough defines a portion of a passage upon which the food products travel. The stack defines a bottom food product. At least one movable member extends into the passage to control the separation of the bottom food product from the remainder of the stack by moving to provide clearance fro the food product to pass.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Kraft Foods Group Brands LLCInventors: Mark E. Malenke, Gary S. Rusch, Tod W. Heleniak, Brian Adamski, Larry D. Wierschke, Scott A. Adler
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Patent number: 9999230Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a baked article which is assembled in the manner of a sandwich and has two baked product parts which are of substantially plate-like design and have in each case an inner face and an outer face, and a filling layer arranged between the two baked product parts. Furthermore, the invention relates to a baked article, comprising two baked product parts which are of substantially plate-like design and have in each case an inner face and an outer face, and a filling layer arranged between the two baked product parts.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: Griesson—de Beukelaer GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Anton Schubert, Lena Otten, Daniel Sprinz-Vogt, Juergen Fabian
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Patent number: 9999231Abstract: A press assembly for forming a food product where the press assembly includes a cutting die including a body that extends from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has an irregular shape and a sharp edge configured to cut the food product into the irregular shape. The body has an interior surface surrounding an interior space. The press assembly further includes a pressure plate arranged within the interior space. The pressure plate includes a pressing surface including a first zone and a second zone surrounding and extending from the first zone at a taper angle such that an outer end of the second zone is recessed from an inner end adjacent the first zone. The cutting die and the pressure plate cooperate to press and cut the food product. The food product is also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: SFC Global Supply Chain, Inc.Inventors: David Rettey, Adam Kronback, Gaelle Denais-Kruse, Robert Mathiowetz, David Zion Ovadia, Wayne M. Pafko
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Patent number: 9999232Abstract: A gambrel for hanging an animal to be butcher or skinned, the gambrel having an adjustable length suspension bar from which lines extend to be wrapped around the legs of the animal to be butchered or skinned. The adjustable length suspension bar consists of one elongated member inserted into another elongated member. Each elongated member has a slot through which each end of a gambrel suspension line is extended into and retained within each elongated member so that the geometry of the gambrel suspension line remains the same when length of the adjustable length suspension bar is changed to accommodate different sized animals.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventor: Lowell Poland
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Patent number: 9999233Abstract: The present invention relates to a flat, multilayered, low moisture, barrier, laminated thermoplastic film with an absorptive food contact layer coated with a flavoring and/or coloring agent, which can be formed on automatic stuffing machinery into a sealed tube in a continuous manner for use as a food casing. This film has an absorptive food contact layer, an oxygen barrier layer, and a polyethylene outer layer. The coloring and/or flavoring agent on the absorptive layer is released onto the surface of encased foodstuff during cooking and processing.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: VISKASE COMPANIES, INC.Inventor: Ann Dinh Sybeldon