Patents Issued in March 19, 2019
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Patent number: PP30297Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hibiscus plant named ‘DUP-FLC’, characterized by glossy, dark green leaves, upright growth, and a very large flower characterized by a dilute medium red eye zone which extends approximately one third of the petal length, the eye grading into an unpigmented zone through which dilute red rays extend, grading into a light brown zone which grades into a cantaloupe orange zone, which may be flecked with yellow, which grades into a yellow zone at the petal margin which is curled slightly upward.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Dupont Nursery IncInventor: Robert James Dupont, Sr.
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Patent number: PP30298Abstract: A Mecardonia plant particularly distinguished by having yellow flower color, a very compact plant growth habit, and large leaves, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia AgropecuariaInventor: Julian A. Greppi
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Patent number: PP30299Abstract: A new Dianthus plant particularly distinguished by light-purple double flowers with dark-red purple blotches around the center and an upright habit, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Klemm+Sohn GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Nils Klemm, Lena Gutbrodt
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Patent number: PP30300Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALGOWIJ’, particularly characterized by having very white flowers with a yellow lip, 1 to 3 peduncles that are long and sturdy, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: ANTHURA B.V.Inventor: Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus Van Swieten
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Patent number: PP30301Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duepetmgo’ characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; pink and orange red bi-colored flowers; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.Inventors: Arjan Koot, Ruth Kobayashi
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Patent number: PP30302Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspbscar’ characterized by its moderately compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; bright scarlet red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Dümmen Group B.V.Inventor: Ruth Kobayashi
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Patent number: PP30303Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant named ‘Waterslide’ with compact rounded-mound habit of dense bluish-colored, lanceolate foliage having wavy margins, narrowly acute apex and cordate base and are longitudinally folded upward at the midrib. The bluish coloring, coming from thick glaucous covering remains through the flowering season until the end of summer. The plant has lavender flowers densely arranged on bluish-colored stapes just above the foliage.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Walters Gardens, IncInventor: Hans A. Hansen
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Patent number: PP30304Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Zoysia matrella plant named ‘Fox’, characterized by having less ear emergence, dark green leaf color, thick stolon, high tolerance to tread pressure, better summer survival, late fall discoloration, and high disease resistance, as compared to other Zoysia grass varieties.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignees: National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Chubu Co., Ltd.Inventors: Makoto Kobayashi, Shigemitsu Kasuga, Masumi Ebina, Shin-ichi Tsuruta, Shigeaki Yamada, Shinnosuke Oota, Yasuyuki Uozumi
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Patent number: PP30305Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘TNECHPDF’ characterized by red purple-colored ray florets, enlarged red purple-colored disc florets forming an anemone-type inflorescence, a multicrown, dwarf habit with upright strong stems, and excellent vigor.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2018Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.Inventor: Harini Korlipara
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Patent number: RE47299Abstract: A closure tab is provided and includes a first substrate. A second substrate is adhesively attached to the first substrate. The second substrate has mechanical closure material formed thereon. A compression bond pattern is applied to the first substrate and the second substrate. The compression bond pattern includes at least one outwardly extending protrusion. The compression bond pattern may include, for example, circular bond points, stripes, or a decorative element. A method is also provided wherein the second substrate is compressed onto the first substrate by a patterned roller. The second substrate may be compressed onto the first substrate by a plurality of pins spaced in alternating offset rows.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: First Quality Retail Services, LLCInventors: Ruth L. Levy, Carol L. Erdman, Mickey Calvert
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Patent number: RE47300Abstract: This invention relates to anti-cancer compounds and to methods for treating or preventing cancer. In one aspect the invention concerns mitochondrially delivered pro-oxidant anti-cancer compounds that generate reactive oxygen species and induce apoptosis of cancerous cells. The delivery moiety can be a lipophilic cation and the pro-oxidant moiety can be a pro-oxidant vitamin E analogue, such as ?-tocopheryl succinate, ?-tocopheryl maleate, ?-tocopheryl maleyl amide, or 2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2R-(4R,8R,12-trimethyltridecyl)-chroman-6-yloxyacetic acid (?-tocopheryloxyacetic acid).Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: CANCURE LIMITEDInventors: Stephen John Ralph, Jiri Neuzil
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Patent number: RE47301Abstract: Disclosed is a synthesis suitable for large scale manufacture of an A2A-adenosine receptor agonist, and also relates to polymorphs of that compound, and to methods of isolating a specific polymorph.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Gilead Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Zablocki, Elfatih Elzein, Robert Seemayer, Travis Lemons
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Patent number: RE47302Abstract: Provided herein are tripeptide epoxy ketone protease inhibitors, methods of their preparation, related pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of using the same. For example, provided herein are compounds of Formula (X): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions including the same. The compounds and compositions provided herein may be used, for example, in the treatment of diseases including inflammation and neurodegenerative disease.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: ONYX THERAPEUTICS INC.Inventors: Dustin McMinn, Henry Johnson, Simeon Bowers, David C. Moebius
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Patent number: RE47303Abstract: A fluid heating system for heating fluid flowing in a pipe to prevent freezing and ice buildup. A controllable variable flow heat exchanger is utilized within the pipe to provide thermal transfer to the fluid flow.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Certek Heat Machine Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Barendregt, Caleb Barendregt
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Patent number: RE47304Abstract: A nozzle arrangement is disclosed herein for use with a supersonic jet engine that is configured to produce a plume of exhaust gases. The nozzle arrangement includes, but is not limited to, a nozzle having a trailing edge and a plug body partially positioned within the nozzle. The plug body has an expansion surface and a compression surface downstream of the expansion surface. A protruding portion of the plug body extends downstream of the trailing edge for a length greater than a conventional plug body length. The plug body is configured to shape the exhaust gases to flow substantially parallel to a free stream of air flowing off of the trailing edge of the nozzle and to cause the plume of exhaust gases to isentropically turn the free stream of air to move in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the plug body.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationInventors: Timothy R. Conners, Preston A. Henne, Donald C. Howe
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Patent number: RE47305Abstract: An apparatus and associated methodology for holstering a gun. A holster has a longitudinally-extending sidewall terminating at a gun entry edge. The sidewall has an inner surface defining a cavity that is sized for slidingly inserting the gun to a mating engagement of the gun in the holster at a holstered position of the gun. The sidewall supports a holster trigger guard terminating adjacent the gun entry edge. The holster trigger guard extends from the sidewall and adjacent the cavity so that a holster trigger guard surface operably impacts against the user's finger at an acute angle, so that a force from the impact has a proximal force directed away from the tip of the user's finger. A concealment block is removably attachable to the sidewall at a selected one of a plurality of different attachable positions to be operably interposed between a user's body and the holster to urge a selected portion of the holster away from the user's body.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Inventor: Spencer Keepers
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Patent number: RE47306Abstract: A flat panel display apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a panel configured to display an image; a glass window covering the panel; and a polarizing film attached on a surface of the glass window, wherein the polarizing film is configured to prevent the scatter of broken pieces when the glass window breaks and also prevent reflection of an external light.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ji-Woon Jung, Dong-Ho Lee, Seon-Chool Kim, Jong-Kap Jo, Sang-Kyu Kim
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Patent number: RE47307Abstract: A fiber optic connector storage apparatus for storing a fiber optic connector having an exposed ferrule includes a housing and a dust cap portion. The housing defines a socket to receive and hold the fiber optic connector. The dust cap portion is integral with the housing and is configured to receive and protect the exposed ferrule when the fiber optic connector is inserted into the socket.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: CommScope Technologies LLCInventor: Barry Wayne Allen
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Patent number: RE47308Abstract: A memory card 100 having a NAND type flash memory connectable to a host device 200, capable of transmitting/receiving a signal to/from the host device 200 at a first voltage (3.3 V) or a second voltage (1.8 V) and safely changing a signal voltage of a transmission/reception signal that mutually checks a signal voltage through handshake processing with the host device 200 when the signal voltage is switched.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: TOSHIBA MEMORY CORPORATIONInventor: Akihisa Fujimoto
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Patent number: RE47309Abstract: The present invention is a system comprising image capture device, such as a scanner or digital camera connected to a computer processor that is able to capture and store images, and method of using the same for storing and processing expense receipts. The computer processor analyzes the images of the receipts, converts the images to text, analyzes the data, extracts expense data, and puts the data into an expense report. The end user can review the captured expense data, correct it or add to it. Preferably, the system displays the image of the receipt side-by-side with the captured expense data to make review and editing easier. In a preferred embodiment the image capture device is portable, such as a handheld scanner or digital camera, so that a user can scan receipts while traveling and discard the receipt. Also, in a preferred embodiment, the images are encrypted to prevent tampering by the user or a third party, and thereby preserve the integrity of the receipt image.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: THE NEAT COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Raphael Spero, Leslie Spero
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Patent number: RE47310Abstract: The present invention relates to an interpolation method for enlarging a digital image or predicting a moving vector of a compressed image system as a sub-pixel unit when the image digitized through a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera ect. has a low resolution in a video phone or video conference or general digital video system, particularly the present invention can be adapted to a post processor of a compressed digital image in order to improve the image quality, and can be used for finding a moving vector of a moving picture compressed type, accordingly the present invention is capable of improving the image quality.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Min-Cheol Hong, Yoon-Seong Soh
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Patent number: RE47311Abstract: Memory cells comprising thin film transistor, stacked arrays, employing bandgap engineered tunneling layers in a junction free, NAND configuration. The cells comprise a channel region in a semiconductor strip formed on an insulating layer; a tunnel dielectric structure disposed above the channel region, the tunnel dielectric structure comprising a multilayer structure including at least one layer having a hole-tunneling barrier height lower than that at the interface with the channel region; a charge storage layer disposed above the tunnel dielectric structure; an insulating layer disposed above the charge storage layer; and a gate electrode disposed above the insulating layer Arrays and methods of operation are described.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Hang-Ting Lue, Erh-Kun Lai
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Patent number: RE47312Abstract: An integrated circuit comprising an output driver including an output terminal, and a receiving circuit including a termination resistor connected between the output terminal and a ground. The output driver comprising a first NMOS transistor configured to pull up a voltage of the output terminal to a pull-up voltage in response to a pull-up signal, and a second NMOS transistor configured to pull down the output terminal to a ground voltage in response to a pull-down signal.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: David Moon, Yong Cheol Bae, Min Su Ahn, Young Jin Jeon
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Patent number: RE47313Abstract: A system and method of encrypting digital content in a digital container and securely locking the encrypted content to a particular user and/or computer or other computing device is provided. The system uses a token-based authentication and authorization procedure and involves the use of an authentication/authorization server. This system provides a high level of encryption security equivalent to that provided by public key/asymmetric cryptography without the complexity and expense of the associated PKI infrastructure. The system enjoys the simplicity and ease of use of single key/symmetric cryptography without the risk inherent in passing unsecured hidden keys. The secured digital container when locked to a user or user's device may not open or permit access to the contents if the digital container is transferred to another user's device. The digital container provides a secure technique of distributing electronic content such as videos, text, data, photos, financial data, sales solicitations, or the like.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: DIGITAL REG OF TEXAS, LLCInventors: Eugene B. Phillips, II, Seth Ornstein
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Patent number: RE47314Abstract: An apparatus and method for selecting a QoS in a portable communication system are provided. The method includes, when using a high quality video communication service, sending a request for the high quality video communication service to a destination terminal using a Circuit Service Data (CSD) channel, receiving a reply message to the high quality video communication service request and, when the reply message is an acceptance of an execution of the high quality video communication service, disconnecting the CSD channel and then connecting a Packet Service Data (PSD) channel, and providing the high quality video communication service using the PSD channel.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sung-Ik Park, Woo-Young Choi
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Patent number: 10231371Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly for mitigating soil compacted by wheels or belts of a vehicle moving over soil and carried by the vehicle. The assembly operates with a series of blades affixed to a rotatable shaft and displaying an elliptical pattern. A hood confines about the top half of the blades and spans about the width of the assembly. A motor rotates the rotatable shaft. A mounting assembly mounts the assembly to the vehicle behind and in alignment with the vehicle wheels or belts. A cylinder assembly reversibly moves the assembly from a home position downwardly into compacted soil for its mitigation.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Tribine Industries LLCInventor: Ben N. Dillon
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Patent number: 10231372Abstract: A coupling device to connect and separate first and second agricultural implements for tandem towing behind a tractor and to provide hydraulic power to the second agricultural implement for its powered operation is disclosed. Such coupling device has a frame having a separation distance, first connection means for attaching the frame to the rear of a first agricultural implement, second connection means for attaching the frame to the front of a second agricultural implement, and a hydraulic pump system to power the second agricultural implement. A dolly wheel and spindle assembly may adjoin the frame.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Inventor: Matthew S. Pennybacker
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Patent number: 10231373Abstract: A drawbar apparatus is provided for coupling an earth-working tool to a frame of an agricultural implement. The drawbar apparatus comprises a drawbar. The drawbar comprises a first portion coupled to the frame and a second portion. A joint comprises a first bracket comprising a protrusion. The protrusion defines a first aperture. The first bracket is coupled to one of the second portion of the drawbar and the earth-working tool. A second bracket defines a channel configured to receive the protrusion. The channel defines a second aperture on a first side of the channel and a third aperture on a second side of the channel. The second bracket is coupled to the other of the second portion of the drawbar and the earth-working tool. A fastener is positioned through the first aperture, the second aperture, and the third aperture. The protrusion is configured to move laterally in the channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Robert T. Casper, Bryan D. Blauwet, Richard J. Connell, Jeremy D. Krantz, John M. Schweitzer
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Patent number: 10231374Abstract: A travel support system for a work vehicle including a vehicle body and a work device provided on the vehicle body includes a first calculator to calculate a vehicle body occupied area including the vehicle body in a plan view. A second calculator is to calculate a work device occupied area including the work device in the plan view. A third calculator is to calculate a work vehicle occupied area including the work vehicle in the plan view, the work vehicle occupied area including the vehicle body occupied area and the work device occupied area. A position calculator is to calculate a position of the work vehicle in a work field based on positioning data. A controller is to control the work vehicle to move in the work field based on the position of the work vehicle and the work vehicle occupied area.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: KUBOTA CORPORATIONInventors: Kazuo Sakaguchi, Yasuhisa Uoya, Takafumi Morishita, Kotaro Yamaguchi, Hiroki Suga, Megumi Suzukawa
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Patent number: 10231375Abstract: A precision seed-dispensing system of the type applied on planters with a machine element that touches the soil and having a chassis that supports the seed meter. In accordance with the system disclosed herein, it may also have a damper system between the machine element that touches the soil and the seed meter, irrespective of the model or its shape.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Inventor: Jose Roberto do Amaral Assy
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Patent number: 10231376Abstract: An agricultural planting or seeding implement includes a frame, at least one row unit, one or more imaging devices, and a processor. The at least one row unit includes a seed trench opening assembly extending along an opening line and configured to open a seed trench, a seed deposition assembly configured to deposit a seed in the open seed trench, and a seed trench closing assembly extending along a closing line and configured to close the seed trench. The one or more imaging devices capture images of a field behind the agricultural planting implement as the agricultural planting implement traverses the field.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Trevor Philip Stanhope, Kevin Michael Smith, Douglas James Rylander
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Patent number: 10231377Abstract: A metering apparatus for distributing an agricultural product in a field has a meterbox configured for association with a hopper for receiving agricultural product from the hopper. A rotatable metering element is disposed within a chamber in the meterbox, and the rotating metering element is configured to deliver the agricultural product at a regulated rate from the hopper through the chamber to a product distribution line. Delivery of the agricultural product to the product distribution line may be selectively stopped by a disengagement structure for disengaging the agricultural product from the meter roller while the meter roller continues to rotate. The disengagement structure may comprise the meter roller moveable between a lowered product engaging position and a raised product disengaging position.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Inventors: Geof J. Gray, Mikhail Rodionov, John Mark Averink, Johan Braun Friesen, Jesse Abram Dyck
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Patent number: 10231378Abstract: A blade mounting structure of a lawn mower includes a blade holder including a shaft-mounted section connected to an output shaft of an engine, and a blade mounting section having a grass cutting blade mounted thereto. The blade holder further includes a connecting leg section located between the shaft-mounted section and the blade mounting section and interconnecting the shaft-mounted section and the blade mounting section. The connecting leg section has a wall thickness dimension gradually decreasing in a direction from the shaft-mounted section toward the blade mounting section.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Tetsuro Ikeno, Shoji Hasei
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Patent number: 10231379Abstract: A row crop harvesting header (24) operable to be advanced along a forward travel direction to harvest a series of plants in a crop row. The row crop harvesting header broadly includes a row crop toolbar (48), a crop-gathering row unit assembly, and a plant stalk stomper (42). The row crop toolbar (48) extends laterally relative to the forward travel direction. The row unit assembly is supported by the toolbar (48) to define a forwardly extending row path, with the row unit assembly being operable to collect the crop row along the row path and sever crop stalks as the header (24) moves forwardly. The row unit housing (54) is attached to the row crop toolbar (48) with forward and aft fasteners (44). The plant stalk stomper (42) is attached to the toolbar (48) with at least one of the fasteners (44).Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: AGCO CorporationInventors: Randall Lohrentz, Daniel Dreyer
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Patent number: 10231380Abstract: A combine harvester includes a threshing unit for threshing picked-up crop to obtain grain, a driver assistance system, with a memory for storing data, for controlling the threshing unit, and a computing unit for processing at least the data stored in the memory. A sensor system ascertains at least a portion of the current harvesting-process state. A sensor configuration assigned to the sensor system is defined by the type and scope of operational sensors is stored or can be stored in the memory. A functional system model for at least a portion of the combine harvester is stored in the memory. The computing unit is designed to carry out an autonomous determination of a threshing-unit parameter based on the system model, and defines the system model forming a basis of the control of the threshing unit depending on the sensor configuration stored in the memory.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: CLAAS Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbHInventors: Christoph Heitmann, Andreas Wilken, Joachim Baumgarten, Sebastian Neu, Christoph Bussmann, Henner Voecking
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Patent number: 10231381Abstract: A combine including a frame, power unit and a crop gathering and processing device. A grain tank is mounted on the frame. An elongated closed end tube is vertically oriented within the grain tank and has a plurality of uniformly spaced openings along its length. A pneumatic pump pressurizes the interior of the tube. A pressure sensor senses the interior pressure of the elongated tube, so that grain building up therein selectively covers the plurality of openings to cause a proportionate increase in air pressure.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Edmund N. Holt, II, Michael A. Conrad, Jonathan E. Ricketts, Bart M. A. Missotten
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Patent number: 10231382Abstract: A method of grasping a bale of crop material and placing the bale in a bale wagon, the method comprising the steps of sensing, grasping and evaluating. The sensing step includes sensing a presence of a bale between grasping arms of a bale grasping mechanism. The grasping step includes grasping the bale with the grasping arms. The evaluating step includes evaluating a size of the bale that has been grasped.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Nathaniel Kip Totten, Jeffrey B. Fay, II
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Patent number: 10231383Abstract: Methods of inhibiting plant parasitic nematodes, methods of obtaining transgenic plants useful for inhibiting such nematodes, and transgenic plants that are resistant to plant parasitic nematodes through inhibition of plant nematode CLAVATA3/ESR (CLE) peptide receptor genes are provided. Methods for expressing genes at plant parasitic nematode feeding sites with plant nematode CLE peptide receptor gene promoters are also provided, along with nematode CLE peptide receptor gene promoters that are useful for expressing genes in nematode feeding sites as well as transgenic plants and nematode resistant transgenic plants comprising the promoters.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignees: The Curators of the University of Missouri, Cornell University, North Carolina State University, Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of AgricultureInventors: Melissa G. Mitchum, Amy Replogle, Jianying Wang, Xiaohong Wang, Shiyan Chen, Ping Lang, Eric L. Davis, Thomas J. Baum, Richard S. Hussey
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Patent number: 10231384Abstract: A sleeve apparatus includes a sleeve member with a top opening and a bottom opening. At least one slot is cut into a wall of the sleeve member of a size smaller than the top opening. A larger bouquet of cut stems can be suspended by the edges of the top opening. A smaller bouquet of cut stems can be suspended by the edges of the slot. A suspension strap is attached to the sleeve member to allow it to be hung off the headrest of a car seat.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Inventor: Anna Lynette Edwards
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Patent number: 10231385Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for an irrigation rig (100) comprising a plurality of light sources (103) and methods of illuminating short-day plants. As described herein, a mobile irrigation rig (100) may comprise a plurality of light sources (103) attached to a support arm of the mobile irrigation rig (100), wherein the plurality of light sources (103) are configured to emit light on a subject during a mobile or stationary operation of the irrigation rig (100). The irrigation rig (100), using the plurality of light sources (103), may illuminate a short-day plant with light to control a bloom or a flowering of a plant subject.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: ALMENDRA PTE. LTD.Inventors: Inder Singh, Aslan Tomov
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Patent number: 10231386Abstract: A sheet metal planter comprises three panel types, can be assembled with readily available tools, can be disassembled to fit in a compact space, can be made in more than one shape, does not require fasteners in one embodiment or places a modest load on fasteners in another embodiment, and is aesthetically pleasing.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Inventor: Dimitri Shein
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Patent number: 10231387Abstract: The present teachings provide for a horticulture tray including a growing cell. The growing cell can include a first end, a second end, and a sidewall. The first end can define a first aperture. The second end can be opposite to the first end. The sidewall can define a plurality of arcuate shaped chambers that can extend longitudinally between the first and second ends. Each arcuate shaped chamber can define a plant supporting portion proximate to and spaced apart from the second end. Each arcuate shaped chamber can continuously taper from the first end to the plant supporting portion at a first rate and can continuously taper from the plant supporting portion to the second end at a second rate. The second rate can be greater than the first rate.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Blackmore Company, Inc.Inventor: Fred N. Blackmore, Jr.
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Patent number: 10231388Abstract: This disclosure involves advancements in grafting, trellis design, and an implement to raise and lower cold-sensitive vines between a raised growing position and a lowered position where the vine is buried in a trench and covered to protect it from the cold. The implement relieves the operator from the otherwise laborious task of protecting the cold sensitive vines. The apparatus allows the cold-sensitive vine to be buried into a trench without removing the vine from the fruiting wire. The implement directs the fruiting wire with a vine cordon attached thereto into a trench to protect the cordon from cold temperatures. The apparatus causes the vine trunk to bend to accommodate the position of the vine cordon.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Hibervine LLCInventor: David H. Tegtmeier
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Patent number: 10231389Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method that enable the efficient reduction of stumps. In one embodiment the stump removal methods and devices according to the present disclosure allow the operator to have a clear view of the work area during operation, and the ability to move the reduction device through a wide range of motion during operation. In one embodiment, the material reduction tool pivots relative to the chassis in the vertical plane about multiple pivot points. In some embodiments the device includes a retractable auxiliary control panel located at the end of the device opposite the material reduction tool. The control panel enables the operator to direct the movement of the device from the end of the device and thereby enable the device to maneuver through narrow spaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Gary W. Kappel, Christopher A. Pfoltner, Brent A. Bartels, Mark A. Rieckhoff
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Patent number: 10231390Abstract: A center-pivot irrigation system having mobile towers interconnected by spans actuatable about a center-pivot, constant speed motors for each of the mobile towers, and variable gear ratio transmissions each driven by one of the constant speed motors and each driving one of the mobile towers. The irrigation system may also include a control system sending command signals to the variable gear ratio transmissions, independently increasing or decreasing a speed of the mobile towers via the variable gear ratio transmissions. The irrigation system may also include a sensors for providing alignment information regarding the spans to the control system. The control system may independently command the transmissions to speed up or slow down one of the mobile towers relative to alignment information received from the sensors.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Lindsay CorporationInventor: Mark William Miller
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Patent number: 10231391Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, irrigation software is provided for an irrigation system. The irrigation software may include a hierarchical watering plan display, water pump adjustment, water pump efficiency profile use, a soil moisture interface, a historical flow interface, a demand ET interface, an instant program interface, an instant program interface, a manual irrigation interface, a precipitation management group interface, a rain schedule adjustment algorithm, a map-to-monitor button, a universal start time shift interface, and a conditional screen saver.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Paul A. Standerfer, John F. Fuller, Stanley C. Campbell
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Patent number: 10231392Abstract: The invention provides a self-watering system for a potted plant comprising a liquid container and an insert with an in use position against the potted plant pointing upper part, which extends at least partially through an opening in the pot bottom. The invention is primarily intended for use in watering of potted plants ready for sale from e.g. horticultural greenhouses, but can obviously also be used for both the subsequent watering during the rest of the plant's life from end-users and for watering during the cultivation of a potted plant.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Inventor: Jørn Hansen
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Patent number: 10231393Abstract: A modular array for growing plants consisting of horizontally extending tubes with plant openings, downspouts for conveying water from an upper tube to a lower tube and means for adjusting the height of water in each tube. Preferably, each downspout is movable within a mounting in the uppertube and the water height is adjusted by altering the height by which the downspout projects into the tube interior.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Inventor: Mark Nelson
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Patent number: 10231394Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 49867198. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 49867198, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 49867198 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 49867198.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.Inventors: Steve J. Plehn, Ryan Thorson
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Patent number: 10231395Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 91721140. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 91721140, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 91721140 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 91721140.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.Inventor: Daniel J. Martinelli