Patents Issued in May 21, 2019
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Patent number: 10292337Abstract: A bale bagging apparatus and method are provided. The bale bagging apparatus includes a bale feeding station, a bale chute, a bale bagging station, and a transportation system that transports a bale to be bagged from the bale feeding station through the bale chute and into the bale bagging station. The bale bagging station includes a bag receptacle, a first opening, and a bag retrieval assembly. The bag receptacle is positioned on a side opposite of the first opening from the side of the first opening on which the bale to be bagged is to be transported. The bag retrieval assembly retrieves a bag from the bag receptacle through the first opening. The bag retrieval assembly positions a first end of said bag around at least a portion of the bale chute before the bale to be bagged is transported through the bale chute by the transportation system.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: LANGSTON COMPANIES INC.Inventor: Stacy Johnson
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Patent number: 10292338Abstract: A light wall for cultivating at least one plant indoors may be provided. The light wall may include a first side, a second side, a top side, a bottom side, a front side, and a back side. The light wall may further include a first lighting structure unit disposed within sides of the light wall, and may include a first set of mechanical devices configured to enable movement of the light wall. The first lighting structure may be configured to provide light to the at least one plant through at least the first side. The first set of mechanical devices may be configured to enable movement at least along an axis substantially perpendicular to the first side.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Organized Thought LLCInventors: Francis Haughton, Lyndsey Haughton, David Kerstetter
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Patent number: 10292339Abstract: The present invention relates to a terrarium of the closed type which includes a base for holding a plant (typically tropical plant varieties such as moss) and any excess moisture, and a removable lid which together with the base forms an enclosure around the plant and creates a humid and sheltered environment. The terrarium may include a removable lid which has an internal upper surface that is shaped to direct condensate forming on the upper surface of the lid to a particular area of the plant. The terrarium may include a base and lid having overlapping portions wherein the overlapping portions include edge deviations or apertures that may be brought into co-alignment to provide for no, partial or full aeration.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventors: Simon Ross Zappia, Lesley Danielle Williams
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Patent number: 10292340Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for illuminating plants in an indoor site, comprising a plurality of illumination units for emitting light in intermittent pulses; a central unit connected to the plurality of illumination units for synchronizing the operation of the plurality of illumination units, such that two or more plants clusters receive light in intermittent pulses emitted in the same time. The illumination units may contain wireless communication units and are synchronized wirelessly. The present invention also discloses adjusting an illumination plan of plants according to information of various types from a central server and adjusting the height of the illumination units accordingly. The system adjusts illumination plans according to information received from one or more sites, and predicts problematic situations from a series of images.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: FLORA FOTONICA LTD.Inventor: Gennadiy Berinsky
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Patent number: 10292341Abstract: A stump grinder has a grinding arm that durably mounts a rotatable grinding wheel by securing the drive shaft of a motor to the grinding wheel such that a pair of bearings within the motor support one side of the grinding wheel and by supporting the other side of the grinding wheel with a stub shaft received within a third bearing. The grinding arm is laterally offset on the frame of the stump grinder to have a swing angle that is not symmetrical relative to the width of the frame, but with the swing angle starting at one side of the frame and then traversing across substantially the entire width of the frame to improve the ability of the operator to see the grinding wheel. A single joystick is movable in orthogonal directions corresponding to desired up and down and side-to-side pivoting motions of the grinding arm. The joystick includes a depressible trigger for starting and stopping the operation of the grinding wheel.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Joseph C. Knipp, John P. Azure
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Patent number: 10292342Abstract: An improved harvester head assembly is provided. The harvester head includes a housing which is rotatable between a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation. The harvester head further includes feeding system with a central feed roller and a pair of outer feed rollers that are moveable relative to the housing. The harvester head also includes top and bottom saws. A pair of delimbing knives are pivotable relative to the housing. A manifold and valve assembly is disposed in the housing and includes a plurality of solenoid valves which are configured to channel hydraulic fluid to motors and actuators to power and/or move a plurality of the components. The manifold and valve assembly includes a manifold with a rectangular shape and which is oriented with its long dimension extending in a longitudinal direction. The solenoid valves are spaced from one another in the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Chad Bisballe
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Patent number: 10292343Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems for use in controlling irrigation, comprising: an irrigation controller configured to couple with one or more valves at a site and to control activation and deactivation of the one or more valves in accordance with an irrigation schedule stored in the irrigation controller; a wireless adapter directly communicationally coupled through a direct wired connection with the irrigation controller; and a network adapter wirelessly coupled over a point-to-point wireless communication path with the wireless adapter, wherein the network adapter is configured to further couple through a direct wired connection with a local router configured to provide communication over a distributed network to a remote server; wherein the wireless adapter is configured to poll the irrigation controller to acquire and locally store status information; and the wireless adapter is configured to communicate, over the point-to-point wireless channel, the status information to the server.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Steven W. Weiler, David M. Redmond, Harvey J. Nickerson, Timothy J. Crist, Gregory W. Decker
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Patent number: 10292344Abstract: The present invention concerns a hydro planter comprising an inner container which can accommodate a substrate, an absorption medium and an outer container. The inner container has one or more grids that enable liquid to filter from the inner container to the outer container. The absorption medium has at least one conductive element that is located in the substrate within the inner container and the conductive element is also located in the outer container, and the absorption medium also has a flattened portion which extends with the inner container. Finally, the outer container has two or more legs which enable the outer container to be supported on a surface and which form a gap through which air or water can flow, and the hollow interior of each leg forms a tank for storing a liquid, inside of which the lower portion of the conductive element is received.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2014Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Jose Antonio Flores Garcia
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Patent number: 10292345Abstract: A plant watering system includes a reservoir, a plant growth container located adjacent the reservoir, the reservoir having a water level in use below the container, one or more channels communicating between the reservoir and container, and a closing member for each channel movable between a lower open position and an upper closed position, wherein in the open position water in the reservoir may pass into the container to moisten a plant growth medium contained in the container and wherein, in the closed position the passage of water is prevented.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Ki Mau Lau
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Patent number: 10292346Abstract: This invention relates to a modular rotatable gardening system, comprising a modular main frame supporting a drum for growing plants. This modular rotatable gardening system can be stacked on top of one or more other modular rotatable gardening systems, and also combined in-line. The modular rotatable gardening system may additionally comprise a modular hot air removal ductwork, and may additionally comprise a CO2 delivery system.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Roto-gro Inc.Inventor: Jim Gallant
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Patent number: 10292347Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated HMX61P8163F1 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of tomato hybrid HMX61P8163F1, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato HMX61P8163F1, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HMX61P8163F1 with itself or another tomato plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a tomato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other tomato plants derived from the hybrid tomato plant HMX61P8163F1.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: HM.Clause, Inc.Inventor: Chunxiao Jiang
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Patent number: 10292348Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH320399. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH320399, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH320399 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 CH320399.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventor: Richard G. Stelpflug
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Patent number: 10292349Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170011 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170011, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170011, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170011, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170011. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170011. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170011, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S170011 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: M.S. Technologies, LLCInventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 10292350Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170026 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170026, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170026, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170026, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170026. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170026. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170026, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S170026 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: M.S. Technologies, LLCInventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 10292351Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated 6HHXI3075, the plants and seeds of the inbred corn line 6HHXI3075, methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred corn line 6HHXI3075 with itself or with another corn plant, and hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line 6HHXI3075 with another corn line or plant and to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 6HHXI3075, to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line 6HHXI3075 and to the inbred corn lines derived by the use of those methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.Inventors: John C. Zwonitzer, Marcelo Queijo
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Patent number: 10292352Abstract: This application provides high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics and development of these plants via breeding. This application also provides hybrid seeds that give rise to high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics. This application provides methods of growing and harvesting high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics. This application further provides tobacco products made from high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics, and methods making such tobacco products.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Altria Client Services LLCInventors: Marcos Fernando de Godoy Lusso, Greg Davis, Jerry W. Morris
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Patent number: 10292353Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N?-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in Nicotiana plants and plant parts thereof are provided. The compositions comprise isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides for cytochrome P450s that are involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in these plants. Expression cassettes, vectors, plants, and plant parts thereof comprising inhibitory sequences that target expression or function of the disclosed cytochrome P450 polypeptides are also provided. Methods for the use of these novel sequences to inhibit expression or function of cytochrome P450 polypeptides involved in this metabolic conversion are also provided. The methods find use in the production of tobacco products that have reduced levels of nornicotine and its carcinogenic metabolite, NNN, and thus reduced carcinogenic potential for individuals consuming these tobacco products or exposed to secondary smoke derived from these products.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignees: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Ralph E. Dewey, Balazs Siminszky, Steven W. Bowen, Lily Gavilano
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Patent number: 10292354Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated M8509, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of lettuce cultivar M8509 and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar M8509 with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar M8509, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar M8509 and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid lettuce seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar M8509 with another lettuce cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: MISSION RANCHES COMPANY, LLCInventor: Douglas Alan Sousa
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Patent number: 10292355Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated M8515, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of lettuce cultivar M8515 and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar M8515 with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar M8515, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar M8515 and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid lettuce seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar M8515 with another lettuce cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: MISSION RANCHES COMPANY, LLCInventor: Douglas Alan Sousa
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Patent number: 10292356Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2RH3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2RH3 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2RH3 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2RH3 or a locus conversion of PH2RH3 with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Pierre J Desbons, Anke Gehringer, Milorad Rosulj
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Patent number: 10292357Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2TGG and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2TGG with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2TGG through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2TGG or a locus conversion of PH2TGG with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Kelvin Grandy Grant
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Patent number: 10292358Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064327. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064327. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064327 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064327 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventor: Roger L. Lussenden
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Patent number: 10292359Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PAMV57 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PAMV57, cells from soybean variety 5PAMV57, plants of soybean 5PAMV57, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PAMV57. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PAMV57 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PAMV57, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PAMV57, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PAMV57. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PAMV57 are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Brian Allen Carden, Andrea Beth Kalvig, Donald Kyle
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Patent number: 10292360Abstract: A milk meter operably coupled to a controller, the milk meter comprising an inlet, an outlet, an inner column coupled to an opening of the outlet. The milk meter further comprises a conductivity sensor comprising a first conductive strip positioned at a first portion of the milk meter and a second conductive strip positioned substantially parallel to the first conductive strip wherein the conductivity sensor measures a change in resistance between the first and second conductive strips as fluid collects inside the milk meter before the fluid exits the milk meter through the outlet opening. The controller is operable to receive data about the fluid from the conductivity sensor and calculate a total quantity of fluid flow through the milk meter over a period of time.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Technologies Holdings Corp.Inventors: Rafael A. Fematt, Yuan Ma
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Patent number: 10292361Abstract: An implement for keeping dairy animals, provided with a first and a second production unit and with a care unit having a plurality of subunits, wherein each production unit is provided with at least one accommodation area for a production group, which comprises a group of lactating dairy animals, and with a milking implement for milking the production group, wherein the subunits of the care unit at least include a calving unit for separately accommodating dairy animals in a calving period, and a milking implement for milking newly calved dairy animals, and an infirmary unit for separately accommodating sick animals, and wherein the care unit forms a connection between the production units. There is thus provided a compact disposition, comprising efficient and short distances, for dairy animals requiring care.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Lely Patent N.V.Inventor: Gerth Petersen
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Patent number: 10292362Abstract: An animal feeding device comprising a body having a first opening in a first end thereof and a second opening in a second end thereof, the body being in the form of a channel having a substantially C-, U- or V-shape in cross section and comprising a passageway extending between the first opening and the second opening, the body further comprising one or more bends therein such that the first opening and the second opening are provided in different orientations to one another, and wherein the body is adapted to substantially preclude the accumulation of animal feed on an inner surface of the passageway during use, and wherein in use an open portion of the channel is located so as to abut an inner surface of a receptacle in which animal feed is housed.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Craig Leach
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Patent number: 10292363Abstract: Animal feeders are disclosed that include housings resilient to specific species, feed compartments resilient to selected species, a protected region in the housing, a barrier between the protected region and the feed compartment, an access door, a species recognition device, an access door actuator, a controller, and an arm projecting through the housing or the barrier.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Harold G Monk
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Patent number: 10292364Abstract: A implant tracking system for allowing the location of an animal to be tracked from an implanted device that is not readily removable includes an implant member having an internal positioning component that is connected to an internal rechargeable power component and a wearable charger implement that includes an inductive charging band, a wire charging port, an internal charger battery, and an attachment mechanism. In one instance, the positioning component is a satellite positioning system receiver. In use, it is contemplated that the implant member is implanted under the skin of a pet or other animal whose location is desired to be tracked while the wearable charger can be removably positioned on the pet in order to wirelessly recharge the power component of the implant member through inductive charging.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventors: Barry Barton, Dana Barton
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Patent number: 10292365Abstract: An assisted guidance region has a plurality of zones, each with an associated set of characteristics used to provide behavioral guidance to an animal. Behavioral guidance is extended to a wayward dog who has moved outside of the assisted guidance region by providing stimuli to shepherd the dog back into a safe zone. Positive stimuli are provided when the dog is moving in a direction back towards the safe zone, by providing a safe zone or similar stimulus. Movement away from the safe zone will trigger the unit to deliver a non-aversive second alert zone stimulus. Movement that isn't getting closer or further away triggers a first alert zone stimulus. Calculation of relative movement direction with regard to the safe zone is based upon a comparison to an approximate center of the safe zone.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: GPSIP, Inc.Inventors: Rodney P. Landers, Kevin L. Nieuwsma, Chad R. James
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Patent number: 10292366Abstract: A pet toy includes an anchor member and at least one ring member connected thereto. The ring member has a noise making device. In one embodiment, the noise producing feature includes a squeaker protected within a housing disposed within the interior of the toy. In another embodiment, the noise producing feature includes multiple layers of material with one of the layers producing sound. When an outer shell of the ring member is deflected or compressed by contact, noise is produced by the noise making device.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: THE KONG COMPANY, LLC.Inventors: John James Stone, Amy Brickle
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Patent number: 10292367Abstract: A handle structure includes a loop portion through which a hand of a user is insertable, and which is dimensioned and configured such that once the hand is inserted, the wrist of the user is retained captively within the loop portion such that a controlled tether is maintained without requiring grasping by the fingers of the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Lawrence I. Wechsler
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Patent number: 10292368Abstract: The invention generally relates to a kit useful for making dogs and people less anxious and for allowing costumed animals to easily be controlled with a leash. The kit may include a leash attachment apparatus, a pressure-applying harness, and a collar concealer. The leash attachment may include a body with a cavity having an opening at a first terminal end of the body, the opening configured to receive a terminal end of a leash; a ring coupled to a tubular elongated aperture situated at a second terminal end of the body, the tubular elongated aperture oriented perpendicular to the opening on the first terminal end of the body; and a costume coupler hingely attached to a side wall of the body adjacent to the opening and the ring, wherein the costume coupler comprises an attachment means disposed along an inner surface of the costume coupler for securing to a costume.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Jessica Pierog
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Patent number: 10292369Abstract: A respiration rate detector is provided for determining a rate of respiration of an experimental animal. The respiration rate detector includes one or more optical detectors to observe an experimental animal and generate a video signal relating to the experimental animal. A controller is provided to process the video signal to determine an optical flow of the video signal and generate an optical-flow signal, and analyze the optical-flow signal to determine the respiration rate of the experimental animal based on a detected repetitive movement of the experimental animal. The respiration rate is thereby detected without requiring physical contact with the experimental animal.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Vium, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Howard Heath, Jonathan Noble Betts-Lacroix
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Patent number: 10292370Abstract: A networked cattle tracking system may track cattle using a base station, smart tags for cattle, and a mobile device. Tags are placed on each animal within a group of cattle. The tags may communicate with each other and with a base station. The tags may communication animal location and other information, including temperature, movement, blood information, and so on. A user may track cattle location, behavior, health, and other information at a base station monitor or a remote wireless device in communication with the base station and plurality of tags.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: nMode Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Tim Mobley
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Patent number: 10292371Abstract: A method of artificially inseminating a hen includes the steps of securing a male bird, applying a semen extender liquid to a tip of a cloacal protuberance of the male bird, squeezing the cloacal protuberance to extract semen from the male bird into the semen extender liquid to form a mixture, applying a tip of a pipette to the mixture, drawing the mixture into the pipette, securing the hen, inserting the pipette into the hen's cloaca, and squeezing a bulb of the pipette to inject the mixture from the pipette into the cloaca. A holding device for restraining a bird during sperm collection and artificial insemination procedures has a base, an arm extending upward from the base, and an open-ended receptacle connected to the upper end of the arm. The holding device is useful in mitigating injury to the bird and the handler during the procedures.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventors: Andrea Cabibi, Phillip Cabibi
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Patent number: 10292372Abstract: A hinged water valve (26) for use in a watering (38, 46) system (50) of a poultry house includes rigid sight tubes (20) connected with hinged water valves (26). Each hinged valve (26) includes a valve body (28) with a valve cap (30) hinged to the valve body (28) with at least one hinge pin. The valve (26) permits flow of water into the sight tube (20) when the sight tube (10) is in its upright operational condition but prohibits flow of water toward the sight tube (20) when the sight tube (20) is pivoted to a substantially horizontal cleaning condition. An internal plunger (32) interacts with an internal seat (36) of the valve body (28) in a sealing manner. A biasing spring (40) urges the plunger (32) into contact with the internal seat (36) of the valve body (28) but with the valve cap (30) in the upright condition, the stem (50) forces the plunger (32) away from the internal seat (36) opening a flow passage (41).Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: The GSI Group LLCInventors: Nathan Robert Eversole, Bruce Slankard
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Patent number: 10292373Abstract: An apparatus includes a waste-movement system having a bed-support assembly configured to receive, contain and support an aquarium bed of an aquarium. A vibration-source assembly is configured to be positioned relative to the bed-support assembly. The vibration-source assembly is also configured to selectively generate and transmit vibrational energy to the aquarium bed while the aquarium water is made to flow. This is done in such a way that the gravel of the aquarium bed becomes, at least in part, spaced apart (at least in part) from one another; and the aquarium water, at least in part, moves (at least in part) the liquefied waste and the solid waste through the aquarium bed from a first interior section to a second interior section of the aquarium.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Anthony Bugeja
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Patent number: 10292374Abstract: The present invention provides GPCR polypeptides and polynucleotides, recombinant materials, and transgenic mice, as well as methods for their production. The polypeptides and polynucleotides are useful, for example, in methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders. The invention also provides methods for identifying compounds (e.g., agonists or antagonists) using the GPCR polypeptides and polynucleotides of the invention, and for treating conditions associated with GPCR dysfunction with the GPCR polypeptides, polynucleotides, or identified compounds. The invention also provides diagnostic assays for detecting diseases or disorders associated with inappropriate GPCR activity or levels.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Omeros CorporationInventors: George A. Gaitanaris, John E. Bergmann, Alexander Gragerov, John Hohmann, Fusheng Li, Linda Madisen, Kellie L. McIlwain, Maria N. Pavlova, Demetri Vassilatis, Hongkui Zeng
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Patent number: 10292375Abstract: An apparatus may include a vessel having an interior space to receive water and insect pupae. The apparatus may include a release container connected to the vessel and a sensor positioned proximate to the release container to detect an adult insect passing by the sensor and into the release container. A shutter may be positioned proximate to an entrance to the release container. The shutter may have an open position and a closed position to control access between the vessel and the release container.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: VERILY LIFE SCIENCES LLCInventors: Peter Massaro, Robert Sobecki, Tiantian Zha, Brian Wasson
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Patent number: 10292376Abstract: A fishing lure utilizes a substantial portion of a game bird neck feather, such as a pheasant neck feather. A substantial portion of the feather, such as at least 75% of the entire length of the feather, is coupled to the lure, including a portion of the quill. A fishing lure may have one or more trailing feathers, or feathers that extend from the back of the hook, and may have one or more leading feathers, or feathers that extend forward from the hook. A trailing feather length, or length of feather from the hook turn may be at least 50% of the hook length and a leading feather length, may be at least 50% of the hook length. The feathers may be configured with their convex sides facing each other to produce a flared orientation wherein the feathers flare out and away from each other as they extend from the hook.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Bear River, LLCInventor: Glenn A. Personey
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Patent number: 10292377Abstract: A fishing system may have at least a fishing assembly with a handle axially aligned with a reel and a rod. The handle can have a hollow portion and a dexterity portion. The reel may be oriented relative to the handle to position a center of gravity of the fishing assembly in the handle. A fishing line may continuously extend from the reel through the hollow portion, atop the dexterity portion, and along the rod.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: James Patrick Stewart
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Patent number: 10292378Abstract: A “rocker” attachment for an equine boot with an adjustable shaped structure that attaches to the underside of a sole of an equine boot and allows the boot to rock forward—break-over—when tilted, as by movement of the equine leg, thus allowing the equine to find a naturally comfortable position.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Monty L. Ruetenik
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Patent number: 10292379Abstract: A flying insect station for attracting and killing insects on the exterior and interior of a structure is disclosed. The flying insect station includes features for attracting and killing files within a shortened window of time, preferably within one hour. The station includes in one aspect a surface being substantially dark in color and substantially reflective in nature to provide a facade of an opening. Suppression means such as a pesticide is included on one or more of the surfaces of the station for killing flying insects staging on the surface(s). An attractant may be used to provide a plume of attractant around surfaces of the housing to attract and lure flying insects to stage about a reflective surface. Increased catch rates for insect suppression devices are realized when used in combination with embodiments of the station.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Staci J. Johnston, Douglas B. Gardner, Thomas D. Nelson
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Patent number: 10292380Abstract: Global Positioning System or location based decoy system that automatically controls the navigation of a decoy based on real-time location and desired/selected pattern information. They system can include a decoy with a propulsion system and steering system and an interface to a smart phone running a remote control app. The remote control app can be used to control the navigation of the decoy in view of the location information received from the GPS.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: M. Frank DeLoach, III
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Patent number: 10292381Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a vessel treatment system including: a housing defining at least one opening adapted and configured to receive an anatomical vessel; and a humidifier in communication with the housing, the humidifier adapted and configured to introduce humidity into the housing to prevent desiccation of the anatomical vessel. Another aspect of the invention provides a kit including: the vessel treatment system as described herein; and a passivation agent. Another aspect of the invention provides a method for preparing a vein graft. The method includes: applying a tissue passivation agent to a resected anatomical vessel; and placing the resected anatomical vessel in a humidified chamber while the tissue passivation agent cures.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: William G. Austen, Jr., Michael C. McCormack, Robert C. Redmond, Irene E. Kocheavar
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Patent number: 10292382Abstract: Methods and processes for cryopreservation and direct cell thawing and seeding or suspension after cryopreservation, including methods that eliminate the necessity of post-thaw wash, spin, and frequent practice of performing a cell count. Cell compositions and no-spin cell products produced using the methods are also described.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Biopredic International SarlInventors: Belkacem Bouaita, Sandrine Camus, Nathalie Rougier, Ruo Ya Li, Christophe Chesne, David M. Steen
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Patent number: 10292383Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of surface-reacted calcium carbonate-containing minerals and/or surface-reacted precipitated calcium carbonates as solid particulate carriers to enhance the efficacy of agrochemical compounds loaded onto of said carriers.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Omya International AGInventors: Michel Schenker, Domenico Zocco, Patrick A.C. Gane, Joachim Schoelkopf
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Patent number: 10292384Abstract: The method comprises contacting a silicon substrate with a silver salt and an acid for a time effective to produce spikes having a first end disposed on the silicon substrate and a second end extending away from the silicon substrate. The spikes have a second end diameter of about 10 nm to about 200 nm, a height of about 100 nm to 10 micrometers, and a density of about 10 to 100 per square microns. The nanostructures provide antimicrobial properties and can be transferred to the surface of various materials such as polymers.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: Stacey M. Gifford, Huan Hu, Pablo M. Rojas, Gustavo A. Stolovitzky
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Patent number: 10292385Abstract: The present invention provides: a composition containing (a) a glycerin acetic acid fatty acid ester and (b) a particular insecticidal compound; and a method for suppressing plant virus infection transmitted by winged pests, the method including applying the composition to a crop.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA, LTD.Inventor: Takayuki Kashima
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Patent number: 10292386Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical and/or personal care products and applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Jeneil Biosurfactant Company, LLCInventors: Niranjan R. Gandhi, Victoria Palmer Skebba, Gary A. Strobel