Patents Issued in January 15, 2019
  • shrub named ‘AUSoutcry’
    Patent number: PP30086
    Abstract: A variety of rose plant of the shrub class, named ‘AUSoutrcry’. The ‘AUSoutcry’ is a variety of rose having pink buds which open to many-petalled, incurved, cupped blooms with a strong, warm myrrh fragrance. The blooms are a rich glowing pink at the centre, which become paler towards the edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: David Austin Roses Ltd.
    Inventor: David J. C. Austin
  • plant named ‘VacBri 1’
    Patent number: PP30087
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vaccinium, ‘VacBri1’, that is characterized by its young foliage that emerges dark purple in color in spring, its foliage color that becomes mottled dark purple and green in color during the growing season and its blue berries that are produced mid-season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventor: Lynne Caton
  • Apple tree named ‘MAIA-T’
    Patent number: PP30088
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple was identified from a population of seedlings derived from an open-pollinated ‘Honeycrisp’ block. The new variety, named ‘MAIA-T,’ is distinct from ‘Honeycrisp’ as ‘MAIA-T’ ripens mid-September, 2 weeks after ‘Honeycrisp.’ Unlike ‘Honeycrisp,’ ‘MAIA-T’ has purple skin, yellow ground color, and considerable russet. ‘MAIA-T’ fruit are medium sized, crisp, with more complex, sweet-tart flavors than ‘Honeycrisp.’ ‘MAIA-T’ does not maintain crisp texture in 35° F. storage for as long as ‘Honeycrisp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Midwest Apple Improvement Association
    Inventors: William Dodd, David Doud, John Mitchel Lynd, Gregory Miller
  • Grapevine named ‘IFG Twenty-eight’
    Patent number: PP30089
    Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct grapevine variety denominated ‘IFG Twenty-eight’. The new grapevine is characterized by producing naturally medium large, round to slightly elliptic, seedless berries having a small seed trace that is normally not noticeable. Berries are medium firm in texture and ripen in mid-season. Fruits normally ripen in early August, about with or just slightly earlier than the Thompson Seedless variety near Delano, Calif.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL FRUIT GENETICS, LLC
    Inventor: David Cain
  • plant named ‘JWW8’
    Patent number: PP30090
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Acer palmatum, ‘JWW8’, that is characterized by its broad vase-shaped plant habit, and its leaves that are an intense red-pink color in spring, changing to light orange-brown and changing to green in summer, and second summer shoots that are red in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: JAN-WILLEM WEZELENBURG BOSKOOP, B.V.
    Inventor: Jan-Willem Wezelenburg, Jr.
  • tree named ‘JWW7’
    Patent number: PP30091
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Acer palmatum, ‘JWW7’, that is characterized by its vigorous growth habit, and its young shoots that are purple-brown in color, summer foliage that is medium green in color and second summer shoots that are red in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: JAN-WILLEM WEZELENBURG BOSKOOP B.V.
    Inventor: Jan-Willem Wezelenburg, Jr.
  • plant named ‘Rainer’
    Patent number: PP30092
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Vinca plant named ‘Rainer’ that is characterized by young leaves that are variegated yellow-green in color, a compact habit and violet-blue colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventor: Hans Mueller
  • plant named ‘Evipo089’
    Patent number: PP30093
    Abstract: A new Clematis plant with a compact growth habit, profuse, dark violet purple flowers, and continuous summer flowering. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for cultivation in commercial nursery culture. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation from vegetative cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: POULSEN ROSER A/S
    Inventors: Mogens Nyegaard Olesen, Raymond J. Evison
  • Barberry plant named ‘UCONNBTB113’
    Patent number: PP30094
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Barberry plant, botanically known as Berberis thunbergii and hereinafter referred to by the name ‘UCONNBTB113’. The unique characteristics of this new Barberry plant include no fruit, seed sterile; very compact, extremely dense, low-growing habit only reaching 30 cm tall; bright yellow spring foliage and light yellow and chartreus summer foliage; adaptable to many landscape situations; resistant to black stem rust disease; and winter cold hardy to at least ?26° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventor: Mark Brand
  • Barberry plant named ‘UCONNBTCP4N’
    Patent number: PP30095
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Barberry plant, botanically known as Berberis thunbergii and hereinafter referred to by the name ‘UCONNBTCP4N’. The unique characteristics of this new Barberry plant include essentially seed sterile; compact, dense, low-growing habit; thick and slightly leathery purple-red spring and summer foliage; adaptable to many landscape situations; resistant to black stem rust disease; and winter cold hardy to at least ?26° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventor: Mark Brand
  • plant named ‘HA5110’
    Patent number: PP30096
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Camellia plant named ‘HA5110’, characterized by its sturdy upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy appearance; leathery dark green-colored leaves; long flowering period; light red-colored rose-double to peony-type form flowers; and good garden performance including tolerance to full sunlight conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Palm Eco-Town Development Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yan Danfeng, Liu Xinkai, Zhao Qiangmin
  • plant named ‘HB051’
    Patent number: PP30097
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Camellia plant named ‘HB051’, characterized by its sturdy upright to outwardly branching plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit, dense and bushy appearance; large leathery dark green-colored leaves; long flowering period; light red purple-colored semi-double to peony-type form flowers; and good garden performance including tolerance to full sunlight conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Palm Eco-Town Development Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhao Qiangmin, Gao Jiyin, Liu Xinkai
  • plant named ‘Bokralims’
    Patent number: PP30098
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea paniculata named, ‘Bokralims’, that is characterized by its very compact plant shape, its sterile flowers that are conspicuously star-shaped, its sterile flower sepals that are concave in aspect, and its sterile flowers that are lime green in color that fade to red-purple to red in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: BOOT & CO BOOMKWEKERIJEN B.V.
    Inventor: Kees Jan Kraan
  • plant named ‘DUP-ASP’
    Patent number: PP30099
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hibiscus plant named ‘DUP-ASP’, characterized by glossy, dark green leaves, upright growth, and a very large flower characterized by a medium-sized, slightly glossy medium red eye which extends approximately one quarter of the petal length, the eye rays extending through a light pinkish purple zone extending to one third the petal length, grading into a greenish brown zone, which grades into a brownish orange zone at the petal edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Dupont Nursery
    Inventor: Robert James Dupont, Sr.
  • plant named ‘TNBEGSS’
    Patent number: PP30100
    Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by broad, maple-shaped leaves of glowing silver-white with mint green in a starry pattern along the veins, bright red-pink sterile flowers, an upright, bushy habit (perfect as a container plant), a vigorous and well-branched bushy habit, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Pavlich
  • plant named ‘MINDOUR1’
    Patent number: PP30101
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Hibiscus named ‘MINDOUR1’, characterized by its large sized double flowers that are red-purple in color, its sterile flowers, its upright plant habit and its vigorous growth habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: PEPINIERES MINIER SA
    Inventor: Patrick Pineau
  • plant named ‘DUP-MDL’
    Patent number: PP30102
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hibiscus plant named ‘DUP-MDL’, characterized by glossy, dark green leaves, upright growth, and a very large flower characterized by a small dark red eye which extends approximately 20 percent of petal length, the eye diffusely margined with a mauve zone which changes by degree into a strong pinkish purple zone which abruptly changes to a strong rose pink zone at petal edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Dupont Nursery Inc
    Inventor: Robert James Dupont, Sr.
  • plant named ‘DUP-EOD’
    Patent number: PP30103
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hibiscus plant named ‘DUP-EOD’, characterized by glossy, dark green leaves, upright growth, and a large flower characterized by a large glossy blackish red eye which extends approximately one third of the petal length, the eye grading into a velvety black cherry red body, the flower having a snowy white reverse which gives the outermost edge of the petals the appearance of a marginal pinstripe when viewed from the front of the flower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Dupont Nursery
    Inventors: Robert James Dupont, Jr., Daniel Leigh Dupont
  • plant named ‘DUP-PKF’
    Patent number: PP30104
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hibiscus plant named ‘DUP-PKF’, characterized by glossy, dark green leaves, upright growth, and large a large double flower characterized by a lack of an eye zone, or in some cases, an indistinct, extremely faint red blush at the base of the petals extending to about a quarter of the petal length of the outer petal whorl. The ribs of the outer whorl, as well as any petaloids, are a soft pinkish ivory. As the ribs split into venation, they extend through a soft pink body which extends to the petal edge. Doubling petaloids having the same radial color characteristics as the outer whorl are generally present, usually attached low on the staminal column, such as at the base or just above it. Any petaloids originating at higher points on the staminal column are usually much smaller than those with basal origin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Dupont Nursery
    Inventor: Robert James Dupont, Sr.
  • plant named ‘KonD1060K3’
    Patent number: PP30105
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘KonD1060K3’, characterized by its compact, uniformly mounding and upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; dense and bushy appearance; silvery green-colored leaves; freely and remontant flowering habit; light red purple-colored single flowers with darker red purple-colored central ring; vernalization treatment not required for flowering; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventor: Geu Koning
  • plant named ‘Zanmupaint’
    Patent number: PP30106
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmupaint’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with purple ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flowering date September 25; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: VAN ZANTEN BREEDING BV
    Inventor: Sjoukje Heimovaara
  • plant named ‘SPCDW1607’
    Patent number: PP30107
    Abstract: A new and distinct Vanda plant named ‘SPCDW1607’ which is characterized by vigorous growth, a large plant size with relatively large flowers, inflorescence with a large quantity of open flowers, vibrant yellow flowers that are finely to moderately dotted greyed-orange, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Suphatchatwong Innovation Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Thumrong Suphachadiwong
  • plant named ‘KLEPZ16424’
    Patent number: PP30108
    Abstract: A new pelargonium plant particularly distinguished by large, salmon orange colored flowers with red-purple eyes and an upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Martin Glawe
  • plant named ‘SUNOST1704’
    Patent number: PP30109
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘SUNOST1704’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth rate; freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences with deep red-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Sunny Gronnegyden APS
    Inventor: Bjarne Nyholm Larsen
  • plant named ‘SUNOST1701’
    Patent number: PP30110
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘SUNOST1701’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth rate; freely branching growth habit; undulating dark green-colored leaves; moderately freely flowering habit; large daisy-type inflorescences with dark yellow-colored ray florets; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Sunny Gronnegyden APS
    Inventor: Bjarne Nyholm Larsen
  • plant named ‘ARAANTBRO1’
    Patent number: PP30111
    Abstract: ‘ARAANTBRO1’ is a new and distinctive variety of Anthurium plant which is characterized by the combination of vigorous growth, a broad and upright habit, small dark green foliage, large dark brown spathes, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation. The new variety is typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: J&D Horticulture B.V.
    Inventor: Silvia van Rijn
  • plant named ‘ANTHFAXI’
    Patent number: PP30112
    Abstract: A new Anthurium plant named ‘ANTHFAXI’ particularly distinguished by having unique white, cordate spathes with red tips that retain the original color for a long period of time, dark green and ovate-cordate, durable leaves, red spadix with lighter red tips, early flowering continuously throughout the year and a plant height of 30.0 cm to 35.0 cm, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van Dijk
  • plant named ‘OVROCKS05’
    Patent number: PP30113
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Gasteraloe plant named ‘OVROCKS05’ which is characterized by a broad ovate plant form, upright narrowly deltoid foliage that is spirally arranged in a basal rosette, a rosette which is centered with a light green general coloration that becomes progressively darker towards the outer whorls of foliage, as well as the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Ovata B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Hendrikus Adrianus Ammerlaan
  • plant named ‘Balconglav’
    Patent number: PP30114
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Balconglav’, characterized by its medium purple-violet colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, low growth vigor, and compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Phuong N. Nguyen
  • plant named ‘Balsomold’
    Patent number: PP30115
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Balsomold’, characterized by its single-type, deep golden-yellow colored inflorescences, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jianping Ren
  • plant named ‘Balsomemyim’
    Patent number: PP30116
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Balsomemyim’, characterized by its single-type, dark yellow-colored inflorescences, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-upright growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Jianping Ren
  • plant named ‘Autumn Gold’
    Patent number: PP30117
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helianthus plant named ‘Autumn Gold’, characterized by its single-type, golden-yellow colored inflorescences, dark green-colored foliage, moderately vigorous, and compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • plant named ‘Rose Marvel’
    Patent number: PP30118
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Rose Marvel’, characterized by its deep purple-violet with red-purple colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Christa Kievit
  • plant named ‘Balflutturite’
    Patent number: PP30119
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scabiosa plant named ‘Balflutturite’, characterized by its white-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventor: Scott C. Trees
  • Sprinkler
    Patent number: RE47203
    Abstract: Provided is a rotary sprinkler that includes a housing, a rotatable irrigation head associated with a first magnet assembly, and a second magnet assembly associated with the housing and fitted with a rotary dampening mechanism. The first magnet assembly and the second magnet assembly are arranged with like poles facing each other so as to generate a repulsion force therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: NAANDANJAIN IRRIGATION LTD.
    Inventors: Oded Katzman, Zohar Katzman
  • Zoom lens and image pickup apparatus equipped with same
    Patent number: RE47204
    Abstract: A zoom lens includes, in order from the object side, a first lens unit having a negative refractive power, a second lens unit having a positive refractive power, and a third lens unit having a positive refractive power. The first lens unit includes a negative lens and a positive lens. The zoom lens satisfies the following conditional expression (1): ?d13/ft<0.4??(1) where ?d13 is the total sum of the thickness of the lenses included in the first to third lens units of the zoom lens on the optical axis, and ft is the focal length of the entire zoom lens system at the telephoto end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Minoru Ueda, Masahito Watanabe, Masahiro Imamura, Mayu Miki
  • Relationship and security in online social and professional networks and communities
    Patent number: RE47205
    Abstract: A method is provided for evolving a defined online existing relationship between a first member and a second member, the online existing relationship defined by a plurality of existing relationship features for use in managing network interaction on a communications network between the first member and the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: TimedRight Inc.
    Inventor: David William Hill
  • Display controller device and method for reprogramming the function of a display system
    Patent number: RE47206
    Abstract: A monitor control system capable of reprogramming the function of a LCD monitor. The monitor control system utilizes VGA signal lines for video signal transmission during normal mode of operation and the same VGA signal lines for transmitting erase/record commands and data when the erasable programmable ROM inside the monitor demands reprogramming. Using an isolator circuit in the monitor control system for isolating an erase/record pathway of an erasable programmable ROM from a normal video pathway, data within the erasable programmable ROM can be modified without opening up the monitor casing. Hence, the modification of monitor function is much more convenient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Novatek Microelectronics Corp.
    Inventor: Te-Hsiu Tsai
  • Cell structure for dual-port SRAM
    Patent number: RE47207
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dual port static random access memory (SRAM) cell. The dual-port SRAM cell includes a first and second inverters cross-coupled for data storage, each inverter includes a pull-up device (PU) and a plurality of pull-down devices (PDs); a plurality of pass gate devices configured with the two cross-coupled inverters; and at least two ports coupled with the plurality of pass gate devices (PGs) for reading and writing, wherein each of PU, PDs and PGs includes a fin field-effect transistor (FinFET), a ratio between a number of PDs in the SRAM cell and a number of PGs in the SRAM cell is greater than 1, and a number of FinFETs in the SRAM cell is equal to or greater than 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jhon Jhy Liaw
  • Manufacturing method of solid-state image sensor
    Patent number: RE47208
    Abstract: A single crystal silicon layer is formed on a principal surface of a first wafer by epitaxial growth. A silicon oxide layer is formed on the single crystal silicon layer. Next, a defect layer is formed inside the single crystal silicon layer by ion implantation, and then, the second wafer is bonded to the silicon oxide layer on the first wafer. After that, an SOI wafer including the silicon oxide layer formed on the second wafer and the single crystal silicon layer formed on the silicon oxide layer is formed by separating the first wafer including the single crystal silicon layer from the second wafer including the single crystal silicon layer in the defect layer. Then, a photodiode is formed in the single crystal silicon layer. An interconnect layer is formed on a surface of the single crystal silicon layer which is opposite to the silicon oxide layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Conversant Intellectual Property Management Inc.
    Inventor: Akira Tsukamoto
  • Rotor shaft for use in an aerating device
    Patent number: 10178821
    Abstract: Rotor shaft for use in an aerating device for a ground, wherein the rotor shaft comprises at least one connecting disc which extends transversely of the axis of the rotor shaft and on which at least two knives are arranged, wherein each knife is provided with two knife connecting holes and is connected between the connecting disc and a connecting ring, wherein the connecting disc and the connecting ring are provided with knife connecting holes which coincide with the knife connecting holes of the knives, wherein bolts are arranged through the coinciding knife connecting holes in order to connect the connecting disc, the knives and the connecting ring, wherein the connecting ring is constructed from at least two ring sectors which together form the connecting ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Redexim Handel- en Expoitatie Mij. BV
    Inventor: Anton Cornelis Bos
  • Seeding tool
    Patent number: 10178822
    Abstract: A plough assembly (10) to be drawn by a plough frame that is attached to a prime mover. The assembly (10) includes a digging shank (14) attached to a clamp (11) that is to be attached to the plough frame. Attached to the lower end of the shank (14) is a digging assembly (21). The digging assembly (21) includes a mounting (22) and a digging blade (23). Behind the digging blade (23) is a twin road seeding boot (76). Following the boot (76) is a press wheel (68), with the seeding boot (76) having a transverse width greater than the transverse width of the blade (23).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: AUSPLOW PTY. LTD.
    Inventor: John William Ryan
  • Agricultural implement with automatic shank depth control
    Patent number: 10178823
    Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a chassis; an implement frame carried by the chassis; a shank connected to the implement frame, the shank including a shank point configured to break apart soil and a load sensor associated with the shank point which is configured to output shank load signals as the shank point advances through soil; an actuator carried by the chassis and configured to adjust a depth of the shank point; and a controller electrically coupled to the load sensor and the actuator. The controller is configured to receive the shank load signals; generate a load profile from the received shank load signals; analyze the load profile to determine whether the shank point is in a soil compaction layer; and activate the actuator to adjust the depth of the shank point based on the analyzed load profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael G. Kovach, Christopher Barrick, James W. Henry, Tracey D. Meiners
  • Sweep plow implement
    Patent number: 10178824
    Abstract: A sweep plow implement includes a frame, sweep plow assemblies, wheel assemblies and actuators. Each sweep plow assembly is mounted to the frame by a standard which extends down from the frame. Each wheel is supported by a triangular structure which straddles the standard and which includes a wheel strut which is pivotably mounted to the frame forward of the wheel and carries the wheel at its distal end. An actuator connects between the frame and each wheel strut. When the actuator is extended, the frame is lifted to a maximum height and when the actuator is retracted, the frame is lowered to a minimum height. When the actuator is retracted sufficiently, the sweep plow assembly is at an elevation suitable for drafting the sweep plow assembly through farm ground soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventor: Daniel Wayne Chupp
  • Anhydrous ammonia fertilizer distribution line monitor
    Patent number: 10178825
    Abstract: The monitor system for an anhydrous ammonia fertilizer injection system includes a manifold with a plurality of discharge lines connected to soil engaging knives. A temperature sensor is mounted in each discharge line. The temperature of fertilizer in each discharge line is measures and transmitted to a microprocessor in a console. The temperature in a discharge line is compared with the average temperature in the other discharge lines. This comparison is made for each discharge line connected to a manifold to determine the temperature variations. The variations are compared to a temperature variation number provided by the operator. If an excessive variation occurs a warning is provided. A console screen graph shows which discharge line needs inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Inventors: Paul L. Ardison, David Gramling, John Kusler
  • Modular robotic vehicle
    Patent number: 10178826
    Abstract: A robotic vehicle may include a power module and a working module. The power module may include control circuitry configured to execute stored instructions to direct operation of the robotic vehicle on a defmed area, and a drive motor for propelling the robotic vehicle responsive to control by the control circuitry. The working module may be configured to perform a function with respect to the defmed area responsive to being propelled by the power module. The working module may be one of a plurality of interchangeable working modules that are attachable to the power module. At least one of the interchangeable working modules may have a different function than the working module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Patrik Jägenstedt, Magnus Öhrlund, Mats Svensson
  • Trimmer head with pivoting posts
    Patent number: 10178827
    Abstract: A fixed-line rotary trimmer head is provided having pivoting posts (line holding mechanisms) which allow folded strips of trimmer line to pivot out of the way when impacting stones, metal posts and the like to reduce wear and tear on the line and reduce line breakage, the trimmer line is loaded from the underside of the trimmer head and follows an approximate 90 degree curvilinear channel so that the distal ends of the line extend out the side of the trimmer head for use, the trimmer head also comprises means for pushing the trimmer line partially out of the channel for ease of use and for removal of unused trimmer line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Shakespeare Company, LLC
    Inventor: David B. Skinner
  • Per plant crop sensing resolution
    Patent number: 10178828
    Abstract: At least one sensor carried by a mobile machine senses a sensed forage crop attribute value independent of plant population for an individual forage plant. A processing unit derives a derived forage crop attribute value based on the sensed forage crop attribute value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Larry L. Hendrickson, Niels Dybro, Noel W. Anderson
  • Combine and grain evaluation control apparatus for combine
    Patent number: 10178829
    Abstract: A combine for reaping culms in a field while traveling, and accumulating, in a grain tank 2, grains obtained by threshing reaped culms, includes: a yield calculator for calculating a yield per unit of travel, which is a yield per unit of travel distance; a work travel determiner 53 for determining non-harvest work travel that does not involve grain harvesting, and harvest work travel that involves grain harvesting; a harvest map data generator 66 for generating harvest map data in which the yield per unit of travel, a travel route on which the combine has traveled in a field, and a result of determination performed by the work travel determiner are associated with one another; and a harvest information recorder for recording the harvest map data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Kubota Corporation
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Takahara, Mao Ueda
  • Tree location sensing system and process for agricultural tree harvesting
    Patent number: 10178830
    Abstract: An improved system and method for sensing the location of a tree trunk relative to an orchard harvester machine that generally includes a distance sensor, a vegetation pushing device that functions to displace vegetation, such as low-hanging tree branches, grass or other upward-growing vegetation which may obscure the sensor's detection of the tree trunk, and a controller in communication with the distance sensor, which system may be incorporated into existing tree harvesters such as those with mechanized tree shakers, and may also be incorporated into a catching frame vehicle or a nut sweeping vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2019
    Assignee: Orchard Machinery Corporation
    Inventors: Duane Lee Needham, Brian Michael Andersen, Tyler Calvin Niday, Donald Paul Mayo