Patents Issued in September 10, 2019
  • Patent number: 10405510
    Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Icemaker’ is described. ‘Icemaker’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
    Inventor: Ronald Jan Vriend
  • Patent number: 10405511
    Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064350. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064350. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064350 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064350 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Thomas P. Jury
  • Patent number: 10405512
    Abstract: Disclosed is the seed of a novel soybean variety, designated MN11278981, a sample of which is deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-123685. Also disclosed are plants, or parts thereof, grown from the seed of the variety, plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of the MN11278981 variety, and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in a soybean breeding program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Agrigenetics, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Schultze
  • Patent number: 10405513
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PQLN19 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PQLN19, cells from soybean variety 5PQLN19, plants of soybean 5PQLN19, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PQLN19. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PQLN19 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PQLN19, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PQLN19, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PQLN19. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PQLN19 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Jeffrey McMahan Hood, Andrea Beth Kalvig
  • Patent number: 10405514
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PGGB63 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PGGB63, cells from soybean variety 5PGGB63, plants of soybean 5PGGB63, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PGGB63. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PGGB63 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PGGB63, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PGGB63, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PGGB63. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PGGB63 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Nadia Nikolayevna Krasheninnik
  • Patent number: 10405515
    Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PZRG70 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PZRG70, cells from soybean variety 5PZRG70, plants of soybean 5PZRG70, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PZRG70. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PZRG70 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PZRG70, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PZRG70, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PZRG70. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PZRG70 are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventor: Leslie Charles Kuhlman
  • Patent number: 10405516
    Abstract: A deployable corral system for a transport trailer, such as a livestock trailer, provides a readily deployable corral along the trailer, and is readily stowable along the trailer in a retracted configuration for travel. The corral includes a pair of spaced-apart and extendable corral rails with a cross-rail extending between distal ends of the extendable corral rails. When the extendable corral rails are extended the cross-rail is spaced from an exterior side of the livestock trailer, and when the extendable corral rails are retracted the cross-rail is positioned near a roof of the trailer. The extendable corral rails move between the extended and retracted positions manually, or automatically with a drive system. Optionally, the drive system is powered by motors associated with linear or rotary actuators. Further options may include storage bins along the cross-rail, a deployable shade awning, a deployable trough, jack stands, securing flaps, and position sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: The Kingstar Company
    Inventors: Marcus Niemela, Cal G. Niemela, Charles Hallstrom
  • Patent number: 10405517
    Abstract: A lamp assembly selectively engageable with a frame member of a cattle chute without using tools. The frame member is received into a channel of a mounting assembly of the lamp assembly. A locking mechanism is pivoted to lock the mounting assembly around the frame member. The orientation of the lamp is adjusted by pivoting a support assembly connected to the lamp into a desired position relative to the mounting assembly and engaging locking pins to retain the support assembly in the selected orientation. The lamp includes a plurality of LEDs that are actuated to shine light into the cattle chute. The lamp assembly is removed from the chute frame member by pivoting the locking mechanism back to an unlocked position and then moving the mounting assembly in a direction that causes the frame member to exit the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Weaver Leather, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph J. Miller, Steven K. Sindlinger
  • Patent number: 10405518
    Abstract: An automatic washing apparatus for dogs and alike animals comprises a washing tub, a brushing plate and a horizontally movable carrier board on each side of the tub. Each brushing plate is attached to a vertically movable crank slider through horizontal extension arms. Each crank slider is motorized by a motor and situated on a carrier board. The carrier boards are mobilized by a low speed motor through pulleys, a timing belt, and wheels on rails. The movement is guided by a guiding rail. The tub includes a door and a drain on the floor and a wastewater compartment beneath the floor. The brushing plates and carrier boards are enclosed under two side covers. The apparatus further provides a water spraying system including spraying tubings, a water tank and a water pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Weijian Zhang
  • Patent number: 10405519
    Abstract: The training and control apparatus preferably includes a pendant that is coupled to a spring loaded retractable reel via a tether. The apparatus can be fitted to a canine or other animal via a collar. When the canine or other animal begins to run, the pendant is automatically deployed away from the spring loaded retractable reel, interfering with legs of the canine or other animal and discouraging running. In embodiments of the invention, the pendant includes ornamental features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Thomas D. Rogers
  • Patent number: 10405520
    Abstract: A look-up table is defined by at least one reference point, and rows and columns that are offset from the reference. The table rows and columns correspond to ordinate and abscissa data points representing geographic locations. Each data point offset in the table corresponds to a predefined geographic offset. The look-up table contains machine-stored values at each table location, with each value representing a particular one of several guidance zones. The real-time determination of the guidance zone is made by first determining present location using GPS or other wireless location signals. The corresponding table location is identified by calculating latitudinal and longitudinal offsets from a reference point, and using these offsets as the two indices to access a double-indexed array. The value retrieved from the indexed array identifies the guidance zone. Each guidance zone has an associated set of characteristics used to provide behavioral guidance to an animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: GPSIP, INC.
    Inventors: Rodney P. Landers, Kevin L. Nieuwsma, Chad R. James, Michael D. Erickson
  • Patent number: 10405521
    Abstract: A chew toy is disclosed. The chew toy includes an elongate body formed as a capsule having opposed first and second ends; and a plurality of projections extending radially outward from and substantially perpendicular to an exterior surface of the body, at least one of the plurality of projections having a pointed tip at a distal end, wherein the plurality of projections are distributed on the exterior surface in spaced relation to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: FFD Designs (Canada) Inc.
    Inventor: Cheryl Ng
  • Patent number: 10405522
    Abstract: An animal waste bag includes a central pouch and one or more additional pouches formed exterior to the central pouch such that each additional pouch is successively exterior to the preceding pouch. The central and additional pouches are configured to successively retrieve and contain animal waste via their respective successive inversion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: SIR Design LLC
    Inventor: Mun Jen Ng
  • Patent number: 10405523
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding a bag open at the end of a telescoping handle. The apparatus includes an elastomerically coated, illuminated ring for releasably holding a bag while collecting dog waste before it reaches the ground. Additional features include a clip or clamp to hold a full bag of dog waste to carry it away for proper disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Alexander Cooke
  • Patent number: 10405524
    Abstract: An animal feeder includes a feed bin that is at least partially defined by a base, an interior panel extending upward from the base, and an exterior panel extending upward from the base. An intermediate structure is located between the interior panel and the exterior panel. The feed bin contains an opening that is covered by the intermediate structure when a predetermined weight is placed on the intermediate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: APOLLO INVESTMENT HOLDING CO. LLC
    Inventors: Keith W. McCord, Kenneth R. Hepp, Thomas J. Green
  • Patent number: 10405525
    Abstract: A frozen food aquarium feeder controls the melting and dispersion of frozen aquarium food. The feeder includes a rotatable first cylindrical column having a floor/ceiling including a set of passages and a rotatable second cylindrical column having a ceiling/floor including a matching set of passages. The cylindrical columns are assembled with an interference fit to a round bracket allowing each cylindrical column to be rotated with respect to the round bracket. The floor/ceiling of the first cylindrical column may reside against the ceiling/floor of the lower column, and the cylindrical columns may be positioned to provide a desired overlap between the passages to control the passage of melted food from the first cylindrical column to the second cylindrical column. The feeder may be positioned with the first cylindrical column extending above the aquarium water line, and ports in walls of the cylindrical columns may be positioned to intercept aquarium currents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Steven Yim
  • Patent number: 10405526
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to genetically modified swine wherein at least one allele of a SIGLEC1 gene has been inactivated and/or at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated. Genetically modified swine having both alleles of the SIGLEC1 gene and/or both alleles CD163 gene inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). Methods for producing such transgenic swine are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: Randall S. Prather, Kevin D. Wells, Kristin M. Whitworth
  • Patent number: 10405527
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method of cultivating Cordyceps, specifically, provided herein is a system of cultivating Cordyceps comprising: a Hepialus moth trapping device; a Hepialus moth eggs screening device, wherein the device is connected with the Hepialus moth trapping device; an ascospores-collecting device; a mycelia-preparing device; a conidia-preparing device; an infection device, wherein the device is connected with the ascospores-collecting device, the mycelia-preparing device and the conidia-preparing device; and a feeding device, wherein the device is connected with the Hepialus moth eggs screening device and the infection device. And also provided is a method of using the system to cultivate Cordyceps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignees: SUNSHINE LAKE PHARMA CO., LTD, YICHANG SHANCHENGSHUIDU CORDYCEPS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wenjia Li, Zongyao Zhang, Quanping Li, Yanhua Lv, Zhengming Qian
  • Patent number: 10405528
    Abstract: The invention relates to a farm for rearing insects, comprising a first zone (Z1) in which the insects being reared are stored in containers while they grow and a second zone (Z2) comprising at least one station configured for effecting a rearing-related task on the insects in a container or on said container. The containers are grouped in the first zone (Z1) in sets of palletized containers referred to as basic units. The first zone (Z1) comprises pallet racks in which the basic units are disposed. The first zone (Z1) is furthermore equipped with an automated device configured to move the basic units between the first zone (Z1) and an interface (1) with the second zone (Z2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: YNSECT
    Inventors: Solène Comparat, Antoine Hubert, Fabrice Berro, Jean-Gabriel Levon, Frank Launay, Thibault Sarton Du Jonchay
  • Patent number: 10405529
    Abstract: A fish hook includes a breakaway clip that initially disables a universal pivot joint. When a fish is hooked, if a pivot force on the universal pivot joint exceeds a predetermined pivot force, the breakaway clip is detached from the hook thereby enabling the universal pivot joint. The resulting amount of force on the hook shaft is reduced by reducing the size of the lever arm, which thereby reduces the likelihood that the hook will be detached from the fish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Samuel M. Peters
  • Patent number: 10405530
    Abstract: Spinnerbait fishing lures equipped with one or more light sources interacting and/or interfacing with one or more polymer light transmission mediums are described herein. The light source optically coupled to the polymer light transmission medium acts to illuminate one or more areas of the spinnerbait lure to enhance the effect of the fishing lure to maintain its color, color pattern and iridescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: R2 Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Robert L. Senter, Robert E. Matuszewski
  • Patent number: 10405531
    Abstract: The boat seat fishing accessory attachment is configured for use with a vessel. The vessel is further defined with a seat. The seat if further defined with a stanchion, a bench, and a plurality of bolts. The plurality of bolts attach the bench to the stanchion. The boat seat fishing accessory attachment attaches to the seat. The boat seat fishing accessory attachment provides storage. The boat seat fishing accessory attachment provides storage for tackle used for angling activities, segregated bait storage for angling activities, and a beverage for hydration. The boat seat fishing accessory attachment comprises a mounting plate, a plurality of extension structures, and a plurality of lockers. The mounting plate attaches the boat seat fishing accessory attachment to the seat. The plurality of extension structures attach the plurality of lockers to the mounting plate such that the plurality of lockers are accessible from the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Lee Denmark
  • Patent number: 10405532
    Abstract: A system for spraying objects in a field, wherein the system includes a treatment hoist connectable to a mobile platform main deck. The treatment hoist includes a treatment platform that is structured and operable to support and carry at least one treatment container, and at least one lift assembly. The lift assembly is structured and operable to lower the treatment platform to a loading position and raise the treatment platform to a dispensing position. In the loading position the treatment platform is lowered such that the treatment container(s) can be secured on the treatment platform in order to configure the system to dispense a desired solution, wherein the solution comprises at least one object treatment contained in treatment container(s). In the dispensing position the treatment platform is raised to a height above the objects in order for the system to dispense the solution onto the objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventor: Harry Hitoshi Hashimoto
  • Patent number: 10405533
    Abstract: An electromagnetic breakaway system having a boom assembly, including a frame including a first portion and a second portion hingably coupled to the first portion; and a hinge assembly hingably coupling the first and second portions, the hinge assembly includes first and second electromagnets coupled respectively to the first and second portions, the first and second electromagnets comprising a same charge polarity when the first and second portions form an angle within a first pivot range, the first and second electromagnets comprising a different charge polarity when the first and second portions form an angle within a second pivot range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: AGCO Corporation
    Inventor: Todd B. Snyder
  • Patent number: 10405534
    Abstract: An agricultural product application implement includes a system and method for indicating an amount of fluid stored. A pressure transducer installed at the sump of a fluid tank may electronically measure and display a fluid depth. Instrumentation, such as the instrument cluster unit for the implement, can be programmed via software to convert the voltage output of the pressure transducer to a volume measurement to be displayed in the operator's line of sight. Software may be provided within an instrument cluster unit for self-calibrating to account for varying densities of different chemical solutions. The pressure transducer may be used in conjunction with a transfer medium to prevent corrosive chemical solutions from contacting the pressure transducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Tollefsrud, Bruce Bastin
  • Patent number: 10405535
    Abstract: The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to identification of one or more specific objects among several other objects. Certain exemplary implementations relate to systems, methods, and devices for identification of one or more specific plant species among several different plants, especially real-time identification of weed plant species in a real-world environment such as a crop field. Other embodiments relate to identification systems, methods, or devices in combination with action components, such as a spraying system for spraying the weed plants identified in real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND, HORTICULTURE INNOVATION AUSTRALIA LIMITED
    Inventor: Steven Rees
  • Patent number: 10405536
    Abstract: A device for visually scaring animal species, in particular bird species includes means for generating at least one visual signal including at least one image, varying in size over time, which simulates approach via an increase in the size of the image. For example, the visual signal includes one of the following images: eyes, a disc, and a spiral.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignees: Airbus Operations SAS, Universite Rennes 1, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)
    Inventors: Nathalie Papin, Martine Hausberger, Laurence Henry, Jean-Pierre Richard, Emmanuel De Margerie
  • Patent number: 10405537
    Abstract: A decoy retrieval system includes a decoy that is selectively thrown into a body of water thereby facilitating the decoy to float on the water. A retrieval unit is provided and the retrieval unit is selectively thrown into the body of water. The retrieval unit is comprised of a buoyant material to float on the water. Moreover, the retrieval unit is coupled to a retrieval line to be drawn out of the water. The retrieval unit has a plurality of hooks thereon to selectively engage the decoy. In this way the decoy may be retrieved from the water without requiring a user to enter the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher Runnebohm
  • Patent number: 10405538
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for slowing, preventing, or reversing platelet damage, particularly as may occur during blood banking or during refrigeration of platelets. The composition may include one or more of a RAC inhibitor, a CDC42 inhibitor, a RHOA inhibitor, or a combination thereof. The compositions may further include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignees: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
    Inventors: Yi Zheng, Jose Cancelas
  • Patent number: 10405539
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a composition for delivery of double stranded RNA to an insect having a basic pH within its alimentary canal, wherein the composition comprises double stranded RNA adsorbed onto a clay complex, and wherein the clay complex is configured to release the double stranded RNA at the basic pH. Other aspects of the invention relate to preparations including the composition of the invention, methods of delivering double stranded RNA to an insect and methods of protecting a crop against an insect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
    Inventors: Neena Mitter, Zhi Ping Xu
  • Patent number: 10405540
    Abstract: A composite filament includes a core particle comprising a styrene/acrylate polymer resin, and a shell comprising a styrene/acrylate ionomer resin, wherein the styrene/acrylate ionomer resin comprises a metal ion acrylate monomer, and methods of making thereof. Various articles can be manufactured from such composite filaments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: XEROX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Valerie M. Farrugia, Barkev Keoshkerian, Michelle N. Chretien
  • Patent number: 10405541
    Abstract: In an example, a process for bonding a microcapsule having an encapsulating payload to a polymeric material. The process includes applying a microcapsule (having the encapsulated payload) that includes a dienophile functional group to a polymeric material that includes a diene functional group. The process further includes bonding the microcapsule having the encapsulated payload to the polymeric material via a chemical reaction of the dienophile functional group with the diene functional group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Kuczynski, Jason T. Wertz, Jing Zhang
  • Patent number: 10405542
    Abstract: In an example, a polymeric material includes a fibrous substrate, a cyclic compound chemically bonded to the fibrous substrate, and a microcapsule. The microcapsule has an encapsulated payload and is reversibly bonded to the fibrous substrate via the cyclic compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: International Busines Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Kuczynski, Jason T. Wertz, Jing Zhang
  • Patent number: 10405543
    Abstract: The present invention provides microcapsules with good barrier properties and the ability to release encapsulated hydrophobic liquids at low and high pH.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignees: Rohm and Haas Company, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Hsuan-Chin Wang, Steven C. Zimmerman, David M. Laganella
  • Patent number: 10405544
    Abstract: An aqueous disinfectant formulation comprising at least one phenolic compound of natural origin; a surfactant sufficient to form a solution or dispersion of the essential oil in an aqueous carrier; a solvent, and sufficient water to make 100 weight percent is described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventors: Francois Daigle, Ann Letellier, Sylvain Quessy
  • Patent number: 10405545
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include an alcohol and a peracid. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of no more than about 5. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against bacterial and fungal spores, including Clostridium difficile spores. The compositions and methods are also useful against conformationally altered prions, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: GOJO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James Edmund Bingham, Christopher M. Fricker, Michael J. Dolan
  • Patent number: 10405546
    Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous suspoemulsion comprising (a) an oil phase comprising (i) at least one triazole active compound as emulsified component, solid at room temperature, (ii) at least one alkyl carboxylic acid amide as a solvent and a crystal growth inhibitor, and (iii) a polymeric stabilizer, and (b) a continuous water phase comprising (i) at least one strobilurin active compound as suspended solid component, solid at room temperature, (ii) at least one dispersant selected from the group consisting of methacrylic acid-methyl methacrylate-polyethyleneglycol graft copolymer, tristyrylphenolethoxylates and/or propylene oxide/ethylene oxide block copolymer with 10% to 50% EO, preferably with 20% to 50% EO and most preferably with 30% to 40% EO, (iii) water, and (iiii) additives, if appropriate. a process for preparing the suspoemulsion and its use for applying the active compounds comprised therein to plants and/or their habitat are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: ROTAM AGROCHEM INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Antonio Carlos Damaceno, Jose Gilberto Hermann
  • Patent number: 10405547
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein R1, R4, R5, R6, Q1, Q2, Y1, and Y2 are as defined in the disclosure; and T is J1-A- and also as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: FMC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Duncan Satterfield, James Francis Bereznak, Andrew Edmund Taggi
  • Patent number: 10405548
    Abstract: The invention relates to fungicidal compositions comprising as active ingredient a combination of components A) and B) as defined in the patent claims, to a method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on crop plants using such a composition and to a method of protecting natural substances of vegetable and/or animal origin and/or their processed forms using such a composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection LLC
    Inventors: Harald Walter, Urs Neuenschwander, Ronald Zeun, Josef Ehrenfreund, Hans Tobler, Camilla Corsi, Clemens Lamberth
  • Patent number: 10405549
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition of benzoxazinone (I) comprising the benzoxazinone (I) in form of particles, wherein at most 50% per volume of the particles have a diameter below 3 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Ulrich Steinbrenner, Joerg Steuerwald, Anja Simon
  • Patent number: 10405550
    Abstract: A method for preventing, controlling or treating a fungal infection on a plant organ includes applying to the plant organ a non-fungicidal amount or a potentiating amount of a composition including a potentiating agent of a plant defense molecule, in association with a phytopharmaceutical vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: UNIVERSITE D'ANGERS
    Inventors: Philippe Simoneau, Thomas Guillemette, Pascal Richomme, Jean-Jacques Helesbeux
  • Patent number: 10405551
    Abstract: A synergistic agricultural formula including at least one diacyl or diaryl urea, such as a N,N?-diformylurea, and at least metal complex, such as metal complexes of cobalt, nickel, silver or other metals, is applied to plants at physiologically sensitive times resulting in prolonged and complete ethylene reduction. This synergistic agricultural formula gives those skilled in the art the ability to regulate important phenotypical parameters that lead to a variety of important agronomic and horticulture traits which improve crop yield parameters leading beyond that of its individual components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Stoller Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Ritesh Sheth, Jerry Stoller, Robert R. Shortell
  • Patent number: 10405552
    Abstract: A composite insecticidal composition is disclosed that contains three active ingredients, which are transfluthrin, prallethrin, and cypermethrin. The composite insecticide composition may further contain at least one of a solvent and a propellant. The weight percentage of each of the active ingredients may be about 0.05% to 0.5%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventor: Bhaveshkumar Shah
  • Patent number: 10405553
    Abstract: Antimicrobial treated articles and compounds. The article includes a substrate and an antimicrobial mixture of an effective amount of at least one antimicrobial silanol quaternary ammonium compound, at least one essential oil and the balance water. In one embodiment, the antimicrobial mixture is forming in a reaction medium for mixing the at least one antimicrobial silanol quaternary ammonium compound and the at least one essential oil together prior to treating the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Indusco, Ltd.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Mason, Dennis Victor Neigel
  • Patent number: 10405554
    Abstract: Compositions comprising microbiological strains and cultures and methods of use thereof are provided herein. Certain strains, cultures, and compositions thereof are useful for the control of head blight disease, for example, of various crop plants. Biological control compositions, and methods of use thereof to prevent, inhibit or treat the development of plant pathogens or disease and for preserving plant yield, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Christopher J. Grandlic, Wayne A. Green, Janne S. Kerovuo, Ryan McCann
  • Patent number: 10405555
    Abstract: Provided are bioactive compounds and metabolites derived from Chromobacterium species culture responsible for controlling pests, compositions containing these compounds, methods for obtaining these compounds and methods of using these compounds and compositions for controlling pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Ratnakar Asolkar, Huazhang Huang, Marja Koivunen, Pamela Marrone
  • Patent number: 10405556
    Abstract: Food service equipment for effectively making a hollowed-out dough product from bread or another dough product is disclosed wherein the hollowed-out dough product can then be used in connection with the housing or containment of salads, soups, hamburgers, sandwiches, desserts, or the like. The hollowed-out dough products are formed from bread or other dough products as a result of being placed atop and compressed downwardly upon a pair of platens. Concomitantly with the formation of the bread or dough products into the desired hollowed-out dough products, the interior portions of the hollowed-out dough products are also toasted by means of the platens which are heated internally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: A. J. ANTUNES & CO.
    Inventors: Bhupendra R. Patel, Jignesh Patel, Francisco Vega
  • Patent number: 10405557
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for weighing dough, comprising an endless conveyor, for conveying a plurality of endless or continuous dough pieces extending essentially in parallel lanes on said conveyor in a direction of conveyance, a weighing-unit, arranged under the endless conveyor, characterised in that the weighing unit comprises multiple weighing rows, spread over the width of the conveyor, each row comprising at least one rectangular weighing section, for independently of the other weighing sections weighing a different dough piece of said plurality of endless or continuous dough pieces. The invention further relates to a method for operating such device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: RADIE B.V.
    Inventor: Johannes Josephus Antonius van Blokland
  • Patent number: 10405558
    Abstract: A scribe saw assembly is provided for a loin puller and has substantially reduced wear and increased life of the assembly components. A pinion assembly includes a double keyway and opposing cutouts on the pinion shaft, with dual needle bearings. A bevel gear assembly includes pins for holding the scribe saw blade and dual bearings on the bevel gear shaft to eliminate shaft flex and blade wear. The standard is mounted to the motor housing with load bearing pins to prevent loosening of the mounting bolts. An adjustable ski is provided on the standard to control the cutting depth of the scribe saw blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Hall Fabrication, Inc.
    Inventor: David Chappell
  • Patent number: 10405559
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for processing green coffee beans, including: (1) loading unroasted green coffee beans on a mesh-like plate, placing in a container the mesh-like plate having the green coffee beans loaded thereon, introducing water into the bottom of the container so as to be spaced apart from the lower surface of the mesh-like plate, and closing the lid of the container to seal the container; (2) placing the sealed container in a heating cabinet, and then steaming the green coffee beans at low temperature for 10 to 12 days while maintaining the internal temperature of the heating cabinet at 70 to 80° C.; and (3) opening the lid of the container, and then drying the steamed green coffee beans for 4 to 6 days while maintaining the internal temperature of the heating cabinet at 38 to 43° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventor: Sung Gi Jang