Patents Issued in February 6, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200037488
    Abstract: An adjustable hand trowel comprising a handle, a blade-neck assembly comprising a blade and a neck, and an adjustable fastener system is disclosed herein. The adjustable fastener system provides a secure method of fastening the blade-neck assembly to the handle wherein the adjustable hand trowel is able to withstand forces typically exerted when using a trowel for digging and wherein the user may readily dig in confined spaces. The disclosed adjustable hand trowel further allows a user to adjust the relative position of the blade and handle using an adjustable fastener system that may be operated using one hand. The adjustable hand trowel may thereby allow the user to dig in an ergonomic and efficient manner in applications that would otherwise be unsuitable for ergonomic and efficient digging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Bryan John Stoddard
  • Publication number: 20200037489
    Abstract: A system is suitable for connecting multiple implements to a three-point hitch of mobile machinery for controllable side-shifting movement of the connected implements. The system comprises first, second and third apparatuses, each apparatus comprising a first framework, a slidable second framework laterally slideable relative to the first framework, at least one connector supported by the slidable second framework for connecting the slidable second framework to one of the implements, and at least one driver connected to the first framework and the slidable second framework for driving the slidable second framework laterally back and forth relative to the first framework. The second apparatus is attached to one side of the first apparatus and the third apparatus is attached to the other side of the first apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Peter J. Mollick
  • Publication number: 20200037490
    Abstract: A litter distribution apparatus provides for even distribution of a bedding material to an animal containment area for animal husbandry operations. The distribution apparatus has vertically adjustable skid legs that support the apparatus at a desired elevation as it is drawn across a ground surface of the containment area. A frame and litter containment skirt allow for the accumulation of the bedding material and even disposition along the ground surface based on the selected elevation of the skid legs. The skid legs may be vertically adjustable via an actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Clark Adam Garner
  • Publication number: 20200037491
    Abstract: A system for monitoring field conditions during the performance of an agricultural operation by an agricultural machine may generally include a support arm configured to be coupled to and extend from an agricultural machine such that, when the agricultural machine makes a pass across a field along a given swath, a portion of the support arm extends across or is positioned over at least a portion of an adjacent swath within the field. The system may also include a sensor provided in association with the support arm, with the sensor being configured to detect a parameter indicative of a field condition associated with the adjacent swath. In addition, the system may include a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor, with the controller being configured to monitor the field condition based on sensor data received from the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Schoeny, Trevor Stanhope
  • Publication number: 20200037492
    Abstract: A system for dispensing multiple low rate agricultural products that includes a multiple low rate agricultural (MLRA) product application device configured to cooperate with a planting equipment monitor assembly positioned to sense a seed being discharged from high speed planting equipment. Each MLRA product application device comprises a common housing for a number of low rate agricultural product input assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: AMVAC CHEMICAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: LARRY M. CONRAD, RICHARD L. RICE, KEITH WOODRUFF
  • Publication number: 20200037493
    Abstract: A dual-disk seed meter for a planter may include a housing defining a first seed chamber configured to receive first seeds of a first seed type and a second seed chamber configured to receive second seeds of a second seed type. The seed meter may also include a first seed disk rotatable within the housing to convey the first seeds from the first seed chamber, a second seed disk rotatable within the housing to convey the second seeds from the second seed chamber, and a drive assembly configured to simultaneously rotate the first and second seed disks. In addition, the seed meter may include a seed deflector movable relative to the first seed disk and/or the second seed disk to control which of the seed types is discharged from the housing based on a selected seed type to be delivered by the seed meter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Schoeny, Brian Anderson, Chad M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200037494
    Abstract: A dual-disk seed meter for a planter may include a housing defining a first seed chamber configured to receive first seeds of a first seed type and a second seed chamber configured to receive second seeds of a second seed type. The seed meter may also include a first seed disk rotatable within the housing to convey the first seeds from the first seed chamber, a second seed disk rotatable within the housing to convey the second seeds from the second seed chamber, and a drive assembly configured to simultaneously rotate the first and second seed disks. In addition, the seed meter may include a seed deflector movable relative to the first seed disk and/or the second seed disk to control which of the seed types is discharged from the housing based on a selected seed type to be delivered by the seed meter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Schoeny, Brian Anderson, Chad M. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200037495
    Abstract: A method and pneumatic spreading machine control/regulate a metering element. A transfer chamber downstream of the metering element transfers metered material to a conveying line for spreading. A blower charges the conveying line with an air stream. Spreading elements are downstream of the conveying line. Calibration includes actuating metering elements, charged with a particular type and of material, over a predetermined test duration with a predetermined operating parameter. A mass of material metered during calibration is gravimetrically detected downstream of the metering element and upstream of the transfer chamber or in the transfer chamber, following which the material is transferred to the conveying line and dispensed. A functional relationship between the operating parameter of the dosing element and the actual mass flow of material for spreading, metered by means of the metering element, is calculated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Frédéric KLEIN, Fabian SCHÄFER, Norbert RAUCH
  • Publication number: 20200037496
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an implement having a frame and a soil moving implement that is attached to the frame. The soil moving implement is disposed in a row between plants for moving soil from between rows of plants to at least the rhizosphere of the plants to cover fluid that is deposited in the rhizosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Jason STOLLER, Paul WILDERMUTH, IAN RADTKE, Cory MUHLBAUER
  • Publication number: 20200037497
    Abstract: A system for dispensing agricultural products includes an agricultural product container having a memory circuit associated therewith for storing data, the stored data including data unique to the container and the quantity of material dispensed including specific rates of application. An application rate meter device is operatively connected to the agricultural product container and is configured to dispense the agricultural product from the agricultural product container. Precision placement equipment includes a placement tube assembly operatively connected to the application rate meter device to place the agricultural products in the desired locations for efficient activity of the agricultural product. Each placement tube assembly is mounted between depth wheels of a depth control wheel assembly of a planter for placement of product in-furrow between the depth wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: LARRY M. CONRAD, REX A. RYSDAM, NATHANIEL R. CLAUSSEN, RICHARD M. PORTER
  • Publication number: 20200037498
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a moving robot, a control method thereof, and a moving robot system. A moving robot according to the present disclosure includes a main body, a traveling unit configured to move the main body, a communication unit configured to communicate with a terminal and a location information transmitter, and a control unit configured to set a travel area using location information based on a signal received from the location information transmitter. The control unit is configured to recognize a location of the terminal. When location information regarding a target point within the boundary, pointed by the terminal at the recognized location, is received, the control unit is configured to store the location information. Also, the control unit is configured to control a traveling unit to move in the travel area while avoiding a predetermined area comprising coordinates matching the stored location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Kyoungsuk KO, Koh CHOI, Sungwook LEE, Hyungsub LEE
  • Publication number: 20200037499
    Abstract: A lawn mower robot has a main body, and a driving unit configured to move the main body. The lawn mower robot also has a receiver configured to receive a signal transmitted from at least one transmission device in a travel area. The lawn more robot also has a controller. The controller controls the driving unit based on a result and a prestored area map. The result is based on the signal received by the receiver, and the area map includes an arrangement position of the at least one transmission device. The controller detects a position change of the at least one transmission device based on the result and updates the area map by determining a present position of the at least one transmission device in the area map according to the position change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Kyoungsuk KO, Sungwook LEE, Hyungsub LEE, Koh CHOI
  • Publication number: 20200037500
    Abstract: Ergonomic gripping mechanisms of battery-operated electric cutting apparatus are provided. The electric cutting apparatus may include a cantilevered cutting head, an adjustable telescoping shaft, a rear grip portion, a pistol grip, and a forearm shaft. The adjustable telescoping shaft may be pivotally connected to the cantilevered cutting head. The rear grip portion may have a first end connected to the adjustable telescoping shaft. The pistol grip may have a first end extending at a first angle from the second end of the rear grip portion. The forearm shaft may extend from the second end of the pistol grip at a second angle. The forearm shaft may have a top side comprising a forearm pad having an exterior surface configured to receive a forearm of a user. The exterior surface of the forearm pad may be parallel to an axis defined by a longitudinal extension of the adjustable telescoping shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Ross Carl
  • Publication number: 20200037501
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a lawnmower including a belt cover attached to a cutter housing via one or more interlocking tabs and pockets. The lawnmower may include a cutter mounted to a shaft oriented in a vertical direction. The lawnmower may include a rear axle oriented in a horizontal direction. The lawnmower may include a cutter housing defining a lower opening below the cutter, a belt opening between the shaft and the rear axle, and at least one discharge opening. The lawnmower may include a belt cover including a ring portion at least partially surrounding the shaft above the cutter and a guard portion extending toward the belt opening. The belt cover may include at least one tab that engages a corresponding pocket on the cutter housing adjacent the belt opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy Justin Johnson, Surender Kumar
  • Publication number: 20200037502
    Abstract: A header of a combine harvester is provided. The header includes an auger for directing a movement of harvested crop material toward a feederhouse of the combine harvester. The auger includes multiple protrusions configured to both extend from and retract into the auger during rotation of the auger to assist movement of the harvested crop material toward the feederhouse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Neil Oberlander, Herbert M. Farley, Dan Lawrence Garland, Mark D. Dilts
  • Publication number: 20200037503
    Abstract: A convertible lawnmower is provided. The lawnmower includes a housing and a mulching system. The housing includes a discharge opening. The mulching system includes a mounting ring and a shutter ring. The mounting ring is coupled substantially concentrically to the housing and includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a sidewall that extends substantially axially therebetween. The sidewall is formed with a retaining groove and at least one installation groove. The retaining groove extends at least partially circumferentially within an inner surface of the sidewall and each installation groove extends axially from the lower surface to the retaining groove. The shutter ring is only coupled to mounting ring via the retaining groove such that the shutter ring is selectively shiftable between a mulching mode and a discharge mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Surender Kumar, Timothy Justin Johnson
  • Publication number: 20200037504
    Abstract: A convertible lawnmower is provided. The lawnmower includes a housing and a mulching system. The housing includes a discharge opening. The mulching system includes a mounting ring and a shutter ring. The mounting ring is coupled substantially concentrically to the housing and includes an upper surface, a lower surface, and a sidewall that extends substantially axially therebetween. The sidewall is formed with a platform track and at least one installation tab. The platform track extends at least partially circumferentially along an inner surface of the sidewall and each installation tab extends axially from the lower surface. The shutter ring is coupled to the mounting ring via the platform track such that the shutter ring is selectively shiftable between a mulching mode and a discharge mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Surender Kumar, Scott J. KASKAWITZ, Christopher Kurt ZINGELMANN, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200037505
    Abstract: A header for an agricultural vehicle including a header frame, and at least one row unit supported by the header frame. The at least one row unit including a pair of gatherers configured for conveying a crop material. Each gatherer including a chain and a plurality of plates connected to the chain. The plurality of plates at least partially overlap to define a conveying floor that has a continuous upper portion for receiving and transporting a dislodged crop material and an outer periphery for gathering the crop material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventor: Eric L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20200037506
    Abstract: A header of a combine harvester is provided. The header includes a belt conveyor configured to direct a movement of harvested crop material toward a feederhouse of the combine harvester. The belt conveyor is located adjacent an inlet of the feederhouse. The belt conveyor includes at least one protrusion extending radially from the belt conveyor that helps direct movement of harvested crop material toward the feederhouse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Herbert M. Farley, Joseph Neil Oberlander, Dan Lawrence Garland, Mark D. Dilts
  • Publication number: 20200037507
    Abstract: An unloading system for a combine harvester having a belt-driven unloading auger assembly and a spill saver door mounted proximate to a discharge end of the unloading auger assembly. Engagement of the belt drive is controlled by a first hydraulic cylinder. Opening of the spill saver door is controlled by a second hydraulic actuator. The first and second hydraulic cylinders are hydraulically connected in parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph M. Biggerstaff, Frederic Ducroquet
  • Publication number: 20200037508
    Abstract: A bagging assembly for bagging bales of fibrous material is disclosed. The bagging assembly incorporates a chute defining a channel for receiving a bale, which is pushed there between by a stuffing assembly. Aspects of the bagging assembly include raising a bale using a bale elevator to a higher elevation position so that the bale could be stuffed by the stuffing assembly and using a bag retrieving mechanism for retrieving a bag from a bag location for use in bagging the bale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: H.W.J. Designs for Agribusiness, Inc.
    Inventor: Bradley P. Actis
  • Publication number: 20200037509
    Abstract: Several embodiments provide cycle and soak irrigation control units, comprising: a housing; a plurality of pairs of actuation line connectors comprising input connectors to couple with output actuation lines of a separate irrigation controller, and output connectors to couple with actuatable devices; a plurality of electrical pathways each coupling a respective input connector to a corresponding output connector and allowing an activation signal to be passed; at least one switch configured to selectively allow or interrupt activation signals to pass to a corresponding output connector; and a timing control circuit controlling the switch, based on an application of an activation signal on an input connector, a duration of a series of cycle-on timings during which the activation signal is emitted from the output connector to activate an actuatable device and soak-off timings during which the activation signal is prevented from being emitted deactivating the actuatable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Randy R. Montgomery, John E. Price, Chong Wang Kwak, Samuel C. Walker, David Charles Belongia
  • Publication number: 20200037510
    Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus of a cultivation system includes a first light source array and a second light source array adjacent to the first light source array. The first light source array includes first light sources and second light sources. The first and second light sources are arranged in a specific pattern in a predetermined direction. The second light source array includes first light sources and second light sources. The first and second light sources of the second light source array are arranged in the specific pattern in the predetermined direction such that an arrangement of colors of the first and second light sources in the second light source array is shifted from an arrangement of colors of the first and second light sources in the first light source array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Kaoru AOKI
  • Publication number: 20200037511
    Abstract: A method for cultivating a plant, especially an orchid, is provided. The method involces a seedling at least partly surrounded by a substrate being introduced into a plant pot, the plant pot being introduced into one of multiple cells of a tray and the plant pot being immobilized in the cell, wherein the plant pot is introduced into the cell of the tray until a cell wall which is impenetrable for roots and especially unbreached towers above the plant pot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Peter Bremkens, Christian Bremkens
  • Publication number: 20200037512
    Abstract: An environment-controlled multi span structured greenhouse comprising a roof, four sides, a release blower equipped with a heating module in relatively cold weather geographical locations, and equipped with a cooling module in relatively hot weather geographical locations, a capture blower, a release blower, a release manifold, and a capture manifold for low cost of supplementary heating and cooling of the greenhouse air, obviating burning fossil fuels thereby reducing global warming, wherein the external surfaces of the roof and the external surface of at least one side of the greenhouse comprise a light diffusing film on predetermined areas and locations thereof together with a thermal shading film affixed to the surface areas not comprising the light diffusing film, and wherein the greenhouse further comprises a mechanized module for adjusting the height of artificial light source and a module for melting snow
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Sat Parkash Gupta
  • Publication number: 20200037513
    Abstract: A cultivation system includes a light-emitting apparatus and an installation stand configured to accommodate a plurality of irradiation targets which are to be irradiated with light emitted from the light-emitting apparatus. The light-emitting apparatus includes a drive circuit, an electrically conductive member connected to the drive circuit and extending in a predetermined direction, a plurality of first members configured to be disposed at desired positions of the electrically conductive member, each of the plurality of first members including a light source, and a holder configured to hold the plurality of first members in a state where the plurality of first members are disposed at the desired positions of the electrically conductive member. The installation stand defines a plurality of installation place in which the plurality of irradiation targets are accommodated, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Toshiaki HIRANO
  • Publication number: 20200037514
    Abstract: A plant growing apparatus, comprising an enclosure having an interior and exterior, wherein the interior of the enclosure is configured to maintain environmental conditions within the enclosure, one or more light sources, a planting column having an aperture extending therethrough, a rotatable base, a central conduit, wherein said conduit extend through the aperture of the planting column and said planting column is configured to be rotatably movable around said central conduit, a water source, at least one sensor, an irrigation system, and a control system configured to be communicatively coupled to the irrigation system, one or more sensors, light source, and rotatable base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Heliponix, LLC
    Inventor: Scott MASSEY
  • Publication number: 20200037515
    Abstract: A frame includes a first frame assembly, where the first frame assembly includes an arm member having a first and second end, a leg member having a first and second end, a first fitting connecting the first end of the arm and leg members at an angle, and a flexible panel fastened to the arm and leg members. A method of building a frame includes assembling a first frame assembly by connecting a first end of an arm member having a first and second end with a first end of a leg member having a first and second end, at an angle using a first fitting, and fastening a first flexible panel to the arm and leg members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Amy Ziffer
  • Publication number: 20200037516
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for inhibiting or weakening the development of tropical cyclones by detecting the onset of tropical cyclonic activity using conventional weather tracking techniques and using at least one surface vessel to pump chilled subsurface water to cool the surface water in the area of such activity. The chilled subsurface water is obtained by pumping warm surface water down a thermal conductive chilling pipe to depths where the ambient water is very cold and the chilled water is then pumped through nonthermal conducting piping to the surface of the ocean to cool the surface water. The method and apparatus contemplate moving the surface vessel with the movement of the tropical cyclone as tracked by satellite with the objective that cooling activity is optimally positioned and unrelenting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: David Rubin
  • Publication number: 20200037517
    Abstract: Provided is a supporting structure for a fruit tree branch for supporting a side branch of a fruit tree by using a supporting strap having a predetermined width or greater. Even when load due to the side branch increases by providing a plurality of inserters into which the supporting strap is inserted and combined with a length adjusting member multiple times, the supporting strap may be prevented from easily slipping or escaping from the length adjusting member, thereby fixing the side branch to a wanted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Jong Gweon CHOI
  • Publication number: 20200037518
    Abstract: Method for cultivating edible fungi on a commercial site, in which a cultivation takes place according to a cultivation cycle which successively comprises one or more preparatory phases and one or more harvesting phases, and in which the site comprises at least a set of cultivation cells (4), in which this set (4) comprises a first cultivation cell (1), a second cultivation cell (2) and a third GO cultivation cell (3) and the cultivation cycle is distributed over these at least three cultivation cells (1, 2, 3) by moving the cultivation from the first cultivation cell (1), in which at least one preparatory phase takes place, to the second cultivation cell (2), in which at least one harvesting phase takes place in the second cultivation cell, and then to the third cultivation cell (3), in which at least one harvesting phase takes place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Pierre DELBEKE, Paul DELBEKE
  • Publication number: 20200037519
    Abstract: An agricultural machine applies liquid material to a field. Valve control signals control valves to apply the liquid material. Row pressure on the agricultural machine is sensed to identify when the valve is opened to apply the liquid material. The valve control signals are generated, based on the row pressure, to control the valves to apply the liquid material at a desired location in the field, relative to plant locations in the field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Grant J. WONDERLICH, Kenneth HERRMANN, Michael C. STEELE, Kilian WOLFF, Gerrit PRUESSMANN
  • Publication number: 20200037520
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for generating a dynamic watering plan that reduces water consumption requirements for vegetation is disclosed. An example method includes estimating root depth of vegetation watered by a watering system; determining an allowed water depletion threshold of the vegetation based on the root depth; determining a training watering plan to increase the root depth of the vegetation over time based on the root depth and the allowed water depletion threshold; and transmitting the training watering plan to a flow controller for execution by the watering system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Emil Motycka, Christopher M. Klein
  • Publication number: 20200037521
    Abstract: Examples provide a system for watering plants on a rack. A robotic device attaches to a portion of the rack and pulls or pushes the rack to a watering zone. A sprinkler device sprays water to evenly distribute water across all plants on the rack. The system determines quantity of water, duration of watering, and frequency of watering based on real-time sensor data and context data associated with the environment, historical watering data, condition of the plants on the rack and a set of customized maintenance rules based on the type of plants on the rack. When watering is complete, the robotic device returns the rack to a designated location and detaches from the rack. The robotic device then attaches to another rack having plants on it scheduled for watering. The watering schedule is updated dynamically based on changing weather and plant state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy Ryan DeJarnette, Kevin Reed, Nicholas Hoyne
  • Publication number: 20200037522
    Abstract: Examples provide a robotic plant-watering device including a set of articulated robotic arms connected to a main body. One or more adjustable water sprinkler devices attach to one or more of the robotic arms for watering one or more selected plants. One or more gripper devices removably attach to one or more of the robotic arms to grip a portion of a plant or plant container. The gripper device is utilized to modify a plant's position or location. A set of sensor devices generate sensor data associated with the plants or the conditions within a live plant center. A plant maintenance component analyzes the sensor data using a set of plant maintenance rules to generate a dynamic plant watering schedules based on the plant status and ambient conditions. The plant-watering device autonomously sprays a predetermined amount of water specified in the dynamic plant watering schedule onto a selected plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy Ryan DeJarnette, Nicholas Hoyne, Kevin Reed
  • Publication number: 20200037523
    Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid to a plant growing in soil includes a handheld assembly having a spray configuration for applying a liquid to a plant as a spray at a location above the surface of the soil in which the plant is growing, and a probe configuration for applying a liquid below the surface of the soil proximate to the roots of the plant. The assembly is selectively reconfigurable by a user between the first spray configuration and the second probe configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Scott Kachlany, Teri Chu
  • Publication number: 20200037524
    Abstract: A container farm provides a grow zone and a work zone within an enclosure. Plants are grown in vertical grow towers within the grow zone supported by a rotatable carousel grow structure. The grow towers can be moved within the grow zone to a location in which they are accessible from the work zone. A seedling station can be provided within the work zone. Other systems, including an irrigation system, a lighting system, and a climate control system, can be provided to support the growth of plants within the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Jon FRIEDMAN
  • Publication number: 20200037525
    Abstract: A tower opening apparatus is provided that is configured to simplify the opening of a multi-piece, hinged, hydroponic tower. The hydroponic tower opening apparatus utilizes a collection of static and continuously moving components (e.g., motor driven drive rollers, alignment rollers, stationary wedges, longitudinal ramps, etc.) to open a hydroponic tower as it passes through the apparatus. In particular, as the tower is driven through the opening apparatus, the fastener(s) holding the face plate(s) to the tower body is released by a wedge(s). After the fastener(s) is released, the face plate(s) is partially rotated about the tower body, thereby partially opening the tower cavity(s). Next a longitudinal ramp(s) continues to rotate the face plate(s) relative to the tower body, moving the face plate(s) to a fully open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: MJNN, LLC
    Inventors: Brice Klein, Matthew Matera, Andy Dubel, Merritt Jenkins, Tamara Hasoon, Maria Malone, Anna Olson, Mark Cuson
  • Publication number: 20200037526
    Abstract: Systems and methods for vertical hydroponic growing of plants within an optional enclosure, in particular utilizing liquid nutrigation and/or solid nutrient medium/supplements in combination with vertically configured arrays of interchangeable grow cups to produce near year-round ideal plant growing conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Toni Sperry, John Puleo, Seth Sperry, Darian Michels
  • Publication number: 20200037527
    Abstract: Methods for introgressing an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait into Zea mays germplasm are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include providing a Zea mays plant that contains an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait, wherein the locus associated with the yield trait is identifiable by PCR amplification of a Zea mays nucleic acid with a pair of oligonucleotides primers as disclosed herein, and introgressing the allele of interest into Zea mays germplasm that lacks the allele. Also provided are methods for identifying Zea mays plants that contain at least one allele associated with improved yield, improved maize plants, elite Zea mays plants, biomass produced from improved Zea mays plants, isolated and purified genetic markers, and compositions that include an amplification primer pair capable of amplifying a Zea mays nucleic acid to generate a Zea mays marker amplicon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AG
    Inventors: Venkata Krishna Kishore, Libardo Andres Gutierrez-Rojas, Zhigang Guo, Joseph Richard Byrum
  • Publication number: 20200037528
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for enhancing at least one growth parameter of a leguminous plant via co-inoculation of a leguminous plant with at least one rhizobial microorganism together with at least one actinobacterial microorganism. In further aspects, the present invention also relates to leguminous plants co-inoculated with at least one rhizobial microorganism together with at least one actinobacterial microorganism, as well as specific actinobacterial strains and inoculant compositions which are useful in accordance with the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Milton Mathew Franco, Hoang Xuyen Le, Ross Alexander Ballard
  • Publication number: 20200037529
    Abstract: The present invention includes long-day onion plants comprising bulbs having low pungency and methods for obtaining such onions. The present invention also provides reagents and materials that can be used in the methods for obtaining such onions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Applicant: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Hendricks
  • Publication number: 20200037530
    Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 75242840 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 75242840, to the plants of soybean cultivar 75242840, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 75242840, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 75242840. 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 75242840. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 75242840, 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 75242840 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Justin T. Mason
  • Publication number: 20200037531
    Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 71342318 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 71342318, to the plants of soybean cultivar 71342318, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 71342318, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 71342318. 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 71342318. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 71342318, 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 71342318 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Justin T. Mason
  • Publication number: 20200037532
    Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S160123 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S160123, to the plants of soybean cultivar S160123, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S160123, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S160123. 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 S160123. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S160123, 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 S160123 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Justin T. Mason
  • Publication number: 20200037533
    Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 66020504 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 66020504, to the plants of soybean cultivar 66020504, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 66020504, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 66020504. 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 66020504. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 66020504, 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 66020504 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Justin T. Mason
  • Publication number: 20200037534
    Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 70120311 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 70120311, to the plants of soybean cultivar 70120311, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 70120311, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 70120311. 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 70120311. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 70120311, 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 70120311 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Justin T. Mason
  • Publication number: 20200037535
    Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 65180532 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 65180532, to the plants of soybean cultivar 65180532, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 65180532, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 65180532. 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 65180532. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 65180532, 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 65180532 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Justin T. Mason
  • Publication number: 20200037536
    Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 71052129 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 71052129, to the plants of soybean cultivar 71052129, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 71052129, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 71052129. 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 71052129. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 71052129, 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 71052129 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Justin T. Mason
  • Publication number: 20200037537
    Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 70262703 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 70262703, to the plants of soybean cultivar 70262703, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 70262703, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 70262703. 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 70262703. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 70262703, 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 70262703 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Justin T. Mason