Patents Issued in January 29, 2019
  • Patent number: PP30139
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Bedding rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Meimauleva’, is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive, flat cup-shaped, red-purple colored blossoms. Attractive, semi-glossy foliage is formed and the plant is very floriferous. The tolerance to disease is good, particularly with respect to black spot. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: The Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: Alain Antoine Meilland
  • Patent number: PP30140
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of landscape shrub rose plant herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Radgardebwhite’, is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive, double white colored blossoms. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is very bushy and rounded. Attractive, semi-glossy, medium green foliage is formed. Excellent disease resistance is exhibited. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: The Conrad-Pyle Company
    Inventor: Jason Brown
  • Patent number: PP30141
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Bedding rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Meitraligh’, is provided which forms in abundance on a nearly continuous basis attractive, flat cup-shaped, red colored flower. Dense, semi-glossy foliage is formed and the plant is very floriferous. The tolerance to pest and disease is excellent, particularly with respect to black spot. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: The Conard-Pyle Company
    Inventor: Alain Antoine Meilland
  • Patent number: PP30142
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grandiflora Rose Plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘KORroleotu’, is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive, red colored blossoms. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is very bushy and upright. Attractive glossy, dark green foliage is formed. The resistance to disease is very good. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: W. KORDES' SÖHNE Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
    Inventor: Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes
  • Patent number: PP30143
    Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley 1212’ is provided. ‘Ridley 1212’ is a commercial variety intended for use as fresh fruit for shipping, customer pick and processing markets and as a home garden plant. The variety is produced from a cross of seed parent ‘M07-18-03’ (unpatented) and pollen parent ‘M05-05-04’ (unpatented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Mountain Blue Orchards Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Ridley Bell
  • Patent number: PP30144
    Abstract: A new and distinct apple tree (Malus domestica) named ‘PE’. ‘PE’ is a spontaneous limb mutation of ‘Cripps Pink’ and is distinguished by its very early full pink-red color over the entire fruit surface, even in shaded areas of the limb. ‘PE’ is also distinguished from its parent by its early maturity, reddish-brown wood color on the sunny side, very large level of leaf anthocyanin, high levels of young fruit anthocyanin, and high intensity of Pink-Red overcolor. The pattern of overcolor is solid blush. Leaf blade incisions are serrate type 1, there are fewer lenticels on one-year-old wood, and leaf blade length and width are also smaller than for the parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Fruit Varieties International Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Brendon Francis
  • Patent number: PP30145
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the late season and requires about 650 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late September, with first picking on Sep. 25, 2017. The fruit is uniform, medium in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, fairly red in skin color, and has a bitter tasting kernel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventors: Lowell Glen Bradford, Jon M. Quisenberry
  • Patent number: PP30146
    Abstract: A new and distinct Forsythia cultivar named ‘BJ2013’ which is characterized by the combination of an upright to arching growth habit with a globular plant form, a moderate abundance of small yellow flowers in early spring prior to the emergence of new foliage, unique juvenile foliage color comprised of a highly variable combination of yellow-green and light green-yellow mottle variegation on some portion of the leaf surface with the balance of the leaf with zonal green-yellow coloration, unique mature foliage variegation comprised of a combination of green with light green and white mottling and zonal white coloration, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Jon Spring, Charles William Henry
  • Patent number: PP30147
    Abstract: A new and distinct Ilex glabra cultivar named ‘ILEXFARROWTRACEY’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green foliage. Plants are dwarf and compact, forming dense mounds, with foliage growth to the ground. The new cultivar is an Ilex glabra, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Wayne Farrow
  • Patent number: PP30148
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Little Ema’, characterized by its white-colored inflorescences, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Kenji Watanabe
  • Patent number: PP30149
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus cultivar named ‘THEISSHSSTL’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive cream and green variegated foliage. Plants are upright and compact with lavender double flowers. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Daryl Theiss
  • Patent number: PP30150
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cynara scolymus named ‘SJ 857’ distinguishable from all other Cynara scolymus, by productive yield, and yellow-green immature flower buds that are very large in size and spherical in shape. In combination these traits set ‘SJ 857’ apart from all other existing varieties of Cynara scolymus known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: BARODA FARMS, INC.
    Inventor: Steve Jordan
  • Patent number: PP30151
    Abstract: A new, distinct Allium hybrid plant as shown and described, characterized by thin arching green foliage in combination with light purple flowers, on mostly sterile plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Brent Arpad Horvath
  • Patent number: PP30152
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dianthus cultivar named ‘DCACA06-0’ is disclosed, characterized by continuous flowering on floriferous plants hardy to USDA Zone 3. Flowers are double and medium pink to purple. The new variety is a Dianthus, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Steve Jones
  • Patent number: PP30153
    Abstract: A new and distinct Dianthus cultivar named ‘DCACA07-0’ is disclosed, characterized by continuous flowering on floriferous plants hardy to USDA Zone 3. Flowers are double and medium salmon pink. The new variety is a Dianthus, typically produced as a garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Steve Jones
  • Patent number: PP30154
    Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmulpine’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with white ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flowering date October 9; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Van Zanten Breeding BV
    Inventor: Sjoukje Heimovaara
  • Patent number: PP30155
    Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Golden Story’ particularly characterized by flowers which are yellow/green; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: FLORICULTURA
    Inventor: René Schoone
  • Patent number: PP30156
    Abstract: ‘HOG1702’ is a new and distinctive variety of Phlox plant which is characterized by improved plant vigor, a spreading to upright growth habit, dark green elliptic to narrow ovate foliage, and an abundance of pink salverform flowers with a dark pink floral throat. The new variety propagates successfully by stem cuttings and has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Hogenboom Phloxen
    Inventor: Jeroen Hogenboom
  • Patent number: PP30157
    Abstract: A new, distinct Hosta hybrid plant as shown and described, characterized by a light green RHS color 145 A immature foliage edged in RHS 155 A maturing to RHS color 162 C with age and having leaf edges with streaks of green 146 C and white 155 A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Brent Arpad Horvath
  • Patent number: PP30158
    Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant named ‘OSTZ0009’ particularly distinguished by the yellow flowers and long peduncles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Theodorus Cornelis Maria Van Kleinwee
  • Patent number: PP30159
    Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant particularly distinguished by red-purple flowers and a spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Nils Klemm, Maike Boxriker
  • Patent number: PP30160
    Abstract: A coleus plant particularly distinguished by long leaves having shades of pink and dark burgundy inner leaf color and green margins, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Sakata Seed Corporation
    Inventor: Jun Tsukahara
  • Patent number: PP30161
    Abstract: A new and distinct Sansevieria plant named ‘SUPSAN1607’ which is characterized by the combination of a compact and decumbent growth habit, thick succulent foliage with a lanceolate shape and terete cross-section with axial grooves, light yellow-green foliage with prominent green mottled radial bands, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Suphatchatwong Innovation Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Thumrong Suphachadiwong
  • Patent number: PP30162
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘MDB001’, that is characterized by its white and blue bi-color flowers that are pendulous, its flower umbels that are large in size, and its compact plant habit with short and broad leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Charles Andrew de Wet
  • Patent number: PP30163
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘MP003’, that is characterized by flowers that are vivid purple in color, its fast growth habit, its extended blooming period with re-bloom throughout the year, and its good resistance to root and crown rot caused by Fusarium sp. and soft rot caused by Erwinia sp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Charles Andrew de Wet
  • Patent number: PP30164
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘SDB002’, that is characterized by its inflorescences that are born on short flowering stems, its compact plant habit, its dense umbels of flowers that are dark blue in color, and its re-blooming from July to January in South Africa, its very floriferous blooming period producing an unusually high number of inflorescences, and its very floriferous blooming habit; producing numerous inflorescences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Charles Andrew de Wet
  • Patent number: PP30165
    Abstract: A new and distinct Calibrachoa cultivar named ‘DCALCORANG’ is disclosed, characterized by a semi-trailing growth habit. The plants flower early and abundantly. The flower color is a dark, vivid orange and plants are day length neutral in flowering. The new variety is a Calibrachoa, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Danziger ‘DAN’ Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • Patent number: PP30166
    Abstract: A new and distinct Calibrachoa cultivar named ‘DCALCOPILA’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact, mounded plant habit. Plants produce an abundance of large pink colored flowers with a yellow center and throat, darker veins, and small white stripes. Plants begin flowering early, have strong branches and are day length neutral. The new variety is a Calibrachoa, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Danziger ‘DAN’ Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • Patent number: PP30167
    Abstract: A new and distinct Calibrachoa cultivar named ‘DCALCOFUCH’ is disclosed, characterized by a mounded growth habit and day length neutral flowering. The plants flower early and abundantly. The flower has a vibrant fuchsia color with a bright yellow throat. The new variety is a Calibrachoa, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Danziger ‘DAN’ Flower Farm
    Inventor: Gavriel Danziger
  • Patent number: PP30168
    Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Coreopsis named ‘Enchanted Red’ that is characterized by its compact and densely plant habit reaching an average of 23 cm in height and 50 cm in width, its floriferous and long bloom season; bloom commences in late June and continues until frost in Kensington, Conn., its relative sterility under normal garden conditions without the need for deadheading to keep flowering, and its large solid red flowers in warm and cooler temperatures (for the majority of the growing season in New Braintree, Mass.) with new flowers produced during the heat of summer paler red in color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Darrell R. Probst
  • Patent number: PP30169
    Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘TNECHPG’ is provided, characterized by soft orange to soft pink multicolored flowers, an amazing number of inflorescences starting in the first season, a very compact habit, very long bloom time with excellent rebloom, ray florets held horizontally, and excellent vigor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Harini Korlipara
  • Patent number: PP30170
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Gaura lindheimeri, ‘URIBLBP’, that is characterized by its flowers that are light pink in color, its abundant number of flower buds per stem, and its compact, dwarf plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: URISEED INSTITUTE
    Inventor: Kong Young Park
  • Patent number: PP30171
    Abstract: A new Lavandula plant particularly distinguished by early flowering and good branching, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Ruijun Li
  • Patent number: PP30172
    Abstract: A new Lavandula plant particularly distinguished by early flowering, good branching, and long spikes, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Ruijun Li
  • Patent number: RE47214
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polymorphs and solvates of the hydrochloride salt of 4-[2-[[5-methyl-1-(2-naphthalenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]oxy]ethyl]morpholine (P027), processes for their preparation, and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: LABORATORIOS DEL DR. ESTEVE, S.A.
    Inventors: Ramón Berenguer Maimó, Jorge Medrano Rupérez, Jordi Benet Buchholz, Laura Puig Fernandez, Laia Pellejà Puxeu
  • Patent number: RE47215
    Abstract: A cable-organizing circuit board includes a board body and a protruding hanger arm. The board body has a circuit-layout section and a non-circuit-layout section that are connected to each other. The protruding hanger arm is disposed at the non-circuit-layout section of the board body, and is adapted to be permit a segment of the transmission cable to pass thereunder. The segment of the transmission cable is disposed beneath a bottom surface of the protruding hanger arm, and remaining segments of the transmission cable are disposed above a top surface of the board body opposite to the bottom surface of the protruding hanger arm when the segment of the transmission cable passes under the protruding hanger arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: WISTRON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Ping Huang, Kun-Hui Lai, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang
  • Patent number: RE47216
    Abstract: A system for selectively disabling use of at least selected features of a stand-alone electronic device under a predetermined set of conditions. The system establishes a state of the set of conditions as being satisfied or unsatisfied, communicates the state to the electronic device, and disables the selected features if the state is satisfied. In one embodiment, the system may be advantageously be used to prevent vehicular accidents by at least partially disabling non-emergency use of a wireless telephone in a moving vehicle. In another embodiment, the system may be used to disable features of an electronic device within a predetermined area having a boundary that is independent of a communications network cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventors: James W. Brown, George W. Brown, Charles F. Brown
  • Patent number: 10188021
    Abstract: A swath tracking system for an off-road vehicle includes a control system with a processor and a memory. The control system is configured to receive a plurality of vehicle location points and a current vehicle state, wherein the current vehicle state comprises a current vehicle location, generate a planned vehicle path through one or more of the plurality of vehicle location points, generate a correction path from the current vehicle location to a point along the planned vehicle path ahead of the current vehicle location along a direction of travel, generate a blended path by blending the planned vehicle path and the correction path based at least in part on an assigned weight, wherein the assigned weight is based at least in part on a heading error, a distance between the current vehicle location and the planned path, or a combination thereof, and guide the off-road vehicle along the blended path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignees: CNH Industrial America LLC, Autonomous Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Alan Foster, John Henry Posselius, Nathan Eric Bunderson, Taylor Chad Bybee, Daniel John Morwood, Bret Todd Turpin
  • Patent number: 10188022
    Abstract: A lift system and method for transporting agricultural implements. The lift system includes a pair of lower linkage arms, an upper link, and at least four carriage wheels for transporting the lift system along carriage guide rails of a trailer frame. A load lift assembly is mounted on the trailer and is movable between lowered, loading position, a raised position, and a transport position. It is capable of connecting to a load having a three-point hitch. A gas strut may optionally be equipped to aid in the lifting process. A telescoping light bar may be included to increase safety while in transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Bestway, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Patrick Meenen, David C. Benson, Michael A. Brainard
  • Patent number: 10188023
    Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a frame having a longitudinal axis and laterally opposed sides and motive supports mounted to and supporting the frame. The agricultural implement further includes a first wing carried by the frame and at least one second wing, in which each second wing is pivotably connected to the first wing. The agricultural implement also includes an elevator mechanism configured to raise and lower the first wing and the second wing. Each second wing is connected to the first wing by a wing pivot assembly that includes a skewed hinge pivotably connecting one of the second wings to the first wing. The wing pivot assembly allows each second wing to pivot with respect to the first wing between an operating position and a transport position, in which the skewed hinge defines a first pivot axis oriented at an acute angle with respect to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Joseph Schlimgen, August Paul Nelson
  • Patent number: 10188024
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for conducting agricultural operations in a field using one or more autonomous vehicles in which the agricultural operations may be optimized during run time. The system includes providing a mission plan for an autonomous vehicle, receiving progress updates from the vehicle as it conducts an agricultural operation according to the mission plan, and monitoring for event conditions which may be reported by the vehicle. Event conditions may include, for example, detection of an obstacle, or an oncoming vehicle, or a disablement of the vehicle. Upon receiving an event condition, the system may revise the mission plan to resolve the event condition while providing an optimization based on current agricultural conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Adam Rusciolelli, Tyson Dollinger, John Posselius, Christopher A. Foster, Brian Ray
  • Patent number: 10188025
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for determining the amount of material contained in a windrow. In particular embodiments, the methods and systems are applicable to agricultural applications, and in particular to hay yield monitoring. Systems include a remote sensing technology to determine windrow height. Remote sensing methods can include ultrasonic sensors, optical sensors, and the like. Systems can provide real time yield data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Clemson University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Kendall R. Kirk, H. Guy Ramsey, IV
  • Patent number: 10188026
    Abstract: An agricultural metering system includes multiple meter boxes and multiple meter rollers, in which each meter roller is disposed in a respective meter box. The agricultural metering system also includes multiple meter roller covers, in which each meter roller cover is disposed over at least part of a respective meter roller, and each meter roller cover is configured to move relative to the respective meter roller to cover a selected portion of the respective meter roller. In addition, the agricultural metering system includes a control bar coupled to the meter roller covers. The control bar is configured to collectively move the meter roller covers relative to the meter rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.
    Inventors: Trevor Lawrence Kowalchuk, Jack Donald Turner, Gordon Anthony Engel
  • Patent number: 10188027
    Abstract: A row unit for use with an agricultural implement is provided. The row unit includes a frame, a winged shank opener operatively connected to the frame, a depth-setting member operatively connected to the frame such that at least a portion of the winged shank extends below the depth-setting member to form a furrow and the depth-setting member at least partially controls the depth of said furrow, and a seed meter for planting seed in the depth formed by the winged shank opener. The depth setting member can be a ski, one or more gage wheels, or a combination of the same. A depth control mechanism can also be included to aid in controlling the depth of the furrow created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustan Hahn, Matthew J. Wilhelmi
  • Patent number: 10188028
    Abstract: A planting apparatus of nursery tree includes an auger, a guide member having a hollow tube shape, a blade member, sliders, and motors The auger, the guide member and the blade member form the nested structure of the three-layer which are centered upon the auger, and the auger and the blade member are rotation members rotating on the same vertical axis line. By such a constitution, desired planting hole can easily be excavated, and the ground around the excavated hole and a root clump of the nursery tree can be leveled, covered and pressed by the blade member without forming a gap while holding the nursery tree by the guide member not to be inclined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Inventor: Makoto Mihara
  • Patent number: 10188029
    Abstract: A method is provided for generating a three-dimensional geographical map of a lawn using a mower equipped with sensors for monitoring geographic location, pitch and roll, comprising the steps of: periodically acquiring position, pitch and roll data as the lawn is mowed; transmitting the geographic location, pitch and roll data to a computer processor; and processing the geographic location, pitch and roll data to generate the map. The method is useful for enhancing mowing efficiency and managing the activities of a fleet of mower units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Alyn G. Brown, David H. Dunten
  • Patent number: 10188030
    Abstract: A cutting mechanism for the harvesting of whole plants can include a number of mowing elements, which include a lower cutting disk and conveyor rotors located above, two transverse conveyors located in the back, and a delivery conveyor. The cutting disks of the mowing elements work together with a frame-affixed counter-blade and can be driven together with the corresponding conveyor rotors by a shaft. The shafts are driven by a gear arrangement that extends, on the front side, over the width of the cutting mechanism. The frame of the cutting mechanism can include a middle part and lateral parts that are placed so they can swivel, on the middle part, between a horizontal operating position and a raised transporting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Clemens Weitenberg, Jan-Dirk Schild, Gregor Sueck, Leo Schulze Hockenbeck, Daniel Gevers, Martin Huening, Bernd-Clint Hungerhoff, Juergen Effsing
  • Patent number: 10188031
    Abstract: A blade assembly for a rotary cutter. The blade assembly comprises a blade carrier rotatably connected to the rotary cutter. The blade assembly additionally comprises one or more cutter blades secured to the blade carrier such that rotation of the blade carrier causes a corresponding rotation of the cutter blades. The blade assembly further comprises a blade stop associated with the blade carrier and configured to inhibit rotation of the cutter blades with respect to the blade carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Carlson, Jeff Welsh
  • Patent number: 10188032
    Abstract: A mower includes a rotary blade cutting grass due to being rotationally driven. A work motor rotationally drives the rotary blade. A mower deck houses the rotary blade in an interior thereof. A first shroud forms an air flow passage along the work motor. The air flow passage connects the interior and exterior of the mower deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hirokazu Ito, Yoshikazu Togoshi, Miyuki Ikeda
  • Patent number: 10188033
    Abstract: In a riding mower having a frame, a mower deck supported beneath the frame, a chair on said frame and a source of motive power also supported on said frame and including two hydraulic transaxles depending beneath the frame to each selectively rotate a drive wheel. The frame is supported on forward and rear wheel assemblies with a supporting wheel. The transaxles are supported beneath the frame and pivotally secured thereto by a flange captivating vibration pillows and proximate the driven wheel and an inner pivot rod secured to the frame by apertures in downwardly depending tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Bad Boy, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Bradley Covington, Warren Russell Long