Patents Issued in April 21, 2020
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Patent number: PP31684Abstract: The new variety ‘TH-1876’ ripens around early May in southern Georgia. The fruit of the new variety ‘TH-1876’ are large, firm and have good flavor and scar. The new variety ‘TH-1876’ is vigorous with an estimated chilling requirement of about 300 to 350 hours at or below approximately 7° C. The asexually reproduced variety is reliably propagated vegetatively.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: D. Scott NeSmith
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Patent number: PP31685Abstract: A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named ‘DrisBlueSixteen’, particularly selected for its ability to flower in summer and fruit in fall on current season's growth, average to - large fruit size, good fruit flavor, and its very erect plants that fruit on exposed tops of canes, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Driscoll's, Inc.Inventors: Bruce D. Mowrey, Brian K. Caster, Jennifer K. Izzo, Marta C. Baptista
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Patent number: PP31686Abstract: A new and distinct variety of cherry tree denominated ‘BICOLAM’ has fruits that ripen medium in the season, said variety being self-fertile and resistant to cracking, allowing a high production of fruits with large size and light to dark red or two-colored fruit skin, depending on maturity stage, firm, and with a good flavor and eating quality; the fruit is further characterized by its good handling and storage qualities.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITSInventors: Arsène Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Patent number: PP31687Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree denominated ‘CAKERUMBA’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet white flesh, with a slightly red pigmentation around the stone cavity, a completely closed pistil cavity and an attractive luminous skin with a high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on a red background.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITSInventors: Arsène Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Patent number: PP31688Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white flat nectarine tree denominated ‘CAKEBUZZ’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet greenish white flesh, with a slightly red pigmentation around the stone cavity, a completely closed pistil cavity and an attractive luminous skin with a very high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on a dark red background.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: AGRO SELECTIONS FRUITSInventors: Arsène Maillard, Laurence Maillard
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Patent number: PP31689Abstract: A new cultivar of Rubus named ‘16TP4’ that is characterized by its thornless canes, its semi-upright plant habit, its 3 or 5 leaflets per leaf, its late flowering season, its berries that are 10 to 20 grams in weight, and its fruiting on floricanes only.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: BEEKERS BERRIES BREEDING BVInventor: Johannes Adrianus Petrus de Jongh
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Patent number: PP31690Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct blackberry cultivar named ‘APF-205T’ which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross of Arkansas selections ‘APF-77’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 24,249) x ‘APF-49T’ (non-patented, unreleased genotype) is provided. This new blackberry cultivar can be distinguished by its large fruit with consistent size and sweet flavor, thornless canes with consistently good plant health, and primocane-fruiting habit.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventor: John R. Clark
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Patent number: PP31691Abstract: A new crapemyrtle plant has deep, uniform purple foliage and stems; a true pink flower color; an intermediate upright growth habit; and powdery mildew and Cercospera resistance.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Matthew A. Dirr, Donglin Zhang
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Patent number: PP31692Abstract: A new and distinct form of Lachenalia plant characterized by a bulb plant type having a spreading growth habit of a height of 15-30 centimetres (cm) and width of 10-15 cm; a bell-shaped multicolored yellow, orange and red flower.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2015Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Agricultural Research CouncilInventor: Riana Kleynhans
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Patent number: PP31693Abstract: The new and distinct Yarrow, Achillea plant named ‘Sassy Summer Lemon’, with narrow, silvery, fern-like foliage; tall, stiff, heavily branched peduncles with bright, sunny yellow inflorescences, beginning in mid-June and continuing for about six weeks. The new plant is useful for landscaping, as a specimen or en masse and as a cut flower.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Walters Gardens IncInventor: Hans A Hansen
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Patent number: PP31694Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘TOSTC0563’, characterized by its semi-double type, dark reddish-orange colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage with zonation, and moderately vigorous, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Ball Horticultural CompanyInventor: Fabienne Monte-Michielsen
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Patent number: PP31695Abstract: ‘OKC 1131’ is a new clonally propagated F1 hybrid from a cross of Cynodon dactylon var. dactylon accession A12268 (2n=4x=36) x C. transvaalensis Oklahoma State University (OSU) section ‘2747’ (2n=2x=18). The distinct variety has exceptional winter survivability, improved drought resistance, superior traffic tolerance, high turf quality, and wide adaptation. It has very short internodes and leaf blades. It has demonstrated the characteristics of fast establishment rate, early green up, dark green color, and sufficient sod tensile strength for reliable sod production on farm.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventors: Yanqi Wu, Dennis L. Martin, Justin Q. Moss, Nathan R. Walker, Charles Fontanier
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Patent number: PP31696Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera cultivar named ‘DCOPGULPNK’ is disclosed, characterized by early and abundant flowering, extra-large pink flowers, medium plant vigor and a semi-trailing growth habit. The new variety is a Sutera, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Danziger ‘DAN’ Flower FarmInventor: Gavriel Danziger
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Patent number: RE47953Abstract: A point-of-sale display unit for engagement with a cantilevered support member has at least one shelf and a base member. The base member defines a track configured to receive a portion of the cantilevered support member. The unit engages with the cantilevered beam through a sliding arrangement and is rigidly maintained thereon through a combination of various mechanical forces in a position without obstructing access to the primary load held and displayed by the cantilevered system.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Handy & HarmanInventors: Peter J. Shadwell, Anthony DiSanto, Nicole A. Long
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Patent number: RE47954Abstract: ABSTRACT The invention provides combination therapy, wherein one or more other therapeutic agents are administered agents are administered with peptide epoxyketones or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Another aspect of the invention relates to treating cancer with a peptide epoxyketone administered in combination with another therapeutic agent.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Onyx Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Kirk, Susan D. Demo, Mark K. Bennett
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Patent number: RE47955Abstract: A folding table that includes a base with two pedestal assemblies having base frames pivotally connected to each other is provided. One base frame is attached to a table top and both base frames are connected by a linkage assembly. A gas cylinder assembly is connected to the linkage assembly. A latch assembly attached to the bottom surface of the table top engages with a stop member on the base frame that is not attached to the table top. A latch assembly for a folding table and methods of operating the folding table are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: AMTAB MANUFACTURING CORP.Inventors: Jeremias Rivera, Doss Samikkannu
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Patent number: RE47956Abstract: An encoding device (200) includes an MDCT unit (202) that transforms an input signal in a time domain into a frequency spectrum including a lower frequency spectrum, a BWE encoding unit (204) that generates extension data which specifies a higher frequency spectrum at a higher frequency than the lower frequency spectrum, and an encoded data stream generating unit (205) that encodes to output the lower frequency spectrum obtained by the MDCT unit (202) and the extension data obtained by the BWE encoding unit (204). The BWE encoding unit (204) generates as the extension data (i) a first parameter which specifies a lower subband which is to be copied as the higher frequency spectrum from among a plurality of the lower subbands which form the lower frequency spectrum obtained by the MDCT unit (202) and (ii) a second parameter which specifies a gain of the lower subband after being copied.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: DOLBY INTERNATIONAL ABInventors: Mineo Tsushima, Takeshi Norimatsu, Kosuke Nishio, Naoya Tanaka
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Patent number: RE47957Abstract: A keyswitch includes a cap, a support structure, a first magnet, and a baseplate having a bending arm protruding from the baseplate and a support rib extending horizontally to form a receiving space with the bending arm. The support structure includes a first support member pivoted to the baseplate and against the cap and a magnetic permeable plate extending from the first support member and being above the receiving space. The first magnet is inserted into the receiving space to be supported by the support rib and be pressed by the bending arm. When the cap is pressed to make the magnetic permeable plate away from the first magnet as the first support member rotates, the cap moves to a pressed position. When the cap is released, a magnetic attraction force between the magnetic permeable plate and the first magnet drives the magnetic permeable plate to approach the first magnet.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: DARFON ELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Pen-Hui Liao, Chin-Hung Lin, Hsin-Hung Liu, I-Chu Kuo, Yu-Ming Huang
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Patent number: RE47958Abstract: A digital broadcasting system and a data processing method are disclosed. A time zone identifier is inserted into program table information of a broadcasting signal and the broadcasting signal is transmitted/received. The digital broadcasting system can calculate a local time of a region, in which the digital broadcasting system is located, using the time zone identifier. Accordingly, although the position of the digital broadcasting system is changed, it is possible to process the broadcasting signal related to the local time without an error.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jae Hyung Song, In Hwan Choi, Kook Yeon Kwak, Byoung Gill Kim, Won Gyu Song, Jin Pil Kim, Jin Woo Kim, Hyoung Gon Lee, Jong Moon Kim
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Patent number: RE47959Abstract: A method and system for interconnecting multiple distributed components in a communication network is provided. The design includes a multiple order cross connection fabric employed to interconnect multiple orders of data with at least one distributed component in the communication network. The design may further include at least one order of path termination and adaptation connection, where the at least one order of path termination and adaptation connection providing an interface between the multiple order cross connection fabric and a data management system. The design may be implemented in a SONET/SDH environment.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Ho, Miriam Qunell, Jean-Michel Cala
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Patent number: RE47960Abstract: An automatic white balance method and an electronic media device incorporating the method deploy characterized individual human facial color features set of a user or users of the device as reference color surfaces in automatic white balance illuminant estimation and color adjustments, which could improve illuminant estimation accuracy, provide flexible color adjustment options and render the image color to each user's own satisfaction taking into account user preferred rendition as target values through a human-machine interactive interface.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Real Imaging Technology Co. ltdInventor: Xiaoning Huai
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Patent number: 10624252Abstract: A disk blade has an outer perimeter, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a central hub. A plurality of fingers extend laterally at an angle ? from said first side wall. The fingers preferably comprise metal round bars curved to form part of an elliptical geometry inserted at a perpendicular angle to a vertical angle of said disk blade. The bars are arranged at locations equidistant around said disk blade and are disposed at a depth x from said outer perimeter of said disk blade. Preferably, the depth x is at least ?one (1) inch.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventor: John D. Nance
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Patent number: 10624253Abstract: In one aspect, a system for monitoring the condition of a seedbed within a field may include an implement having a plurality of ground-engaging tools supported by the frame, with the implement being configured to create or be traversed across a seedbed extending downwardly within the field from an outer seedbed surface to a seedbed floor. The system may also include an auxiliary support arm coupled to a portion of the frame at or adjacent to the aft end of the frame and a seedbed floor detection assembly coupled to the auxiliary support arm such that the seedbed floor detection assembly is located behind the ground-engaging tools relative to a forward travel direction of the implement. The seedbed floor detection assembly may be configured to detect variations in a profile of the seedbed floor as the implement is moved in the forward travel direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventor: Michael G. Kovach
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Patent number: 10624254Abstract: A profile insert for a meter roller of an agricultural metering system includes a flute and a recess positioned adjacent to one another along a circumferential axis of the profile insert. The flute and the recess are configured to meter flowable particulate material from a storage tank to a material distribution system via rotation of the profile insert. The profile insert also includes at least one locking element configured to substantially block circumferential rotation of the profile insert relative to a spindle. In addition, the profile insert is configured to extend about only a portion of a circumference of the spindle.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: CNH Industrial Canada, Ltd.Inventors: Guillaume Cloutier Boily, Dennis George Thompson, Ethan Curtis Stephen Bent, Dennis W. Chahley
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Patent number: 10624255Abstract: This present invention provides an automatic pot seedlings feeding mechanism for semi-automatic transplanter, comprising a transmission mechanism, a slider-crank mechanism, a stop lever, a side plate, a resetting mechanism and a bearing with bearing support. The transmission mechanism includes a transmission shaft I, a driving wheel, a transmission shaft II, a transmission shaft III and a conveyor belt. Under the performance of the conveyor belt, the pot seedlings are transported forward to the position of the stop lever. The slider-crank mechanism comprises a crank, a slider bar and a sliding chute, the crank and the driving wheel are connected through a revolute pair A, which is on the driving wheel, but not at the center of the driving wheel. The slider is securely connected with the resetting mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Jiangsu UniversityInventors: Lili Dong, Qiang Shi, Weiguo Fu, Xin Lu
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Patent number: 10624256Abstract: A method of operating a planter where plot characteristics are input into a controller that is associated with a planter. A distance measuring device associated with the controller senses ground speed and distance traveled and transmits the sensed information to the controller. The controller then automatically adjusts the rotational speed of a seed plate of a row planter mounted to the planter based upon the sensed information to achieve the input plot characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Gary W. Clem, Inc.Inventors: Brian W. Carr, Andrew G. Jenkins, Curtis R. Hammer, Scott A. Sporrer, Nick Merfeld, Marcus D. Woster
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Patent number: 10624257Abstract: A liquid application apparatus includes a plurality of control assemblies, each with input and output ports, a liquid information sensor, and a position controlled valve activator operative to activate a valve to vary a flow opening size. A controller receives liquid and position information and sets each control assembly to dispense the same desired rate of flow of liquid from the each output port by activating each valve activator to move the valve activator to a valve position where the size of the flow opening achieves the desired rate of flow. The controller is operative to compare a position of the valve activator in a first control assembly with the positions of the valve activators in other control assemblies to determine a malfunction. The liquid information sensor is typically a flow sensor or a pressure sensor.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventor: Wilfred H. Wilger
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Patent number: 10624258Abstract: A controller for a harvester. The controller is configured to receive crop flow information representative of how crop is flowing through the harvester and generate display information for providing a visual display to an operator of the harvester. The visual display includes an animation of crop flowing through the harvester. The controller is further configured to set one or more properties of the animation of the crop flowing through the harvester based on the received crop flow information.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Bart M. A. Missotten, Glenn Aesaert, Michael Carpentier, Dré W. J. Jongmans, Thomas Mahieu, Ricardo Mesquita, Karel M. C. Viaene, Bart Vroman, Johnny M. F. Scherrens
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Patent number: 10624259Abstract: A header having a sickle cutter for a combine harvester is provided. The sickle cutter includes moveable first and second sickle knife assemblies oscillating at an offset phase. The sickle cutter further includes a stationary knife assembly positioned at a gap between the moveable first and second sickle knife assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Joel Cook, Blaine Noll
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Patent number: 10624260Abstract: A crop harvesting header having a frame mounted on a propulsion vehicle has a cutter bar carrying a sickle knife and a draper transport. The draper is guided at its front edge by a longitudinally extending rail mounted on the frame for movement therewith. The cutter bar is mounted on the frame at spaced positions by spring blades attached to a fixed beam at the rear which allow up and down flexing movement of the cutter bar relative to the draper engagement member. At the center discharge the cutter bar is carried on shorter blades which are carried on a beam in front of the front draper roller. The small amount of flexing of the cutter bar combines with a balanced three piece header frame to provide effective ground following.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: MacDon Industries Ltd.Inventor: Bruce Robert Shearer
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Patent number: 10624261Abstract: A system and method for independent suspension for a mower, including a frame having a front structural member and respective side structural members, a first front wheel assembly, and a second front wheel assembly. The system also includes a first suspension arm pair having a first suspension arm and a second suspension arm, each pivotably coupled at one end to the front structural member and at another end to the first wheel front assembly such that the second suspension arm is vertically offset from the first suspension arm. The system also includes a second suspension arm pair having a third suspension arm and a fourth suspension arm, each pivotably coupled at one end to the front structural member and at another end to the second front wheel assembly such that the fourth suspension arm is vertically offset from the third suspension arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventor: Christopher Krajewski
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Patent number: 10624262Abstract: A transmission speed control system for a walk-behind lawn mower includes a transmission, a transmission positioning assembly, and an electronic control unit. The transmission is tiltable about and operably engaged with a drive axle shaft. The transmission positioning assembly tilts the transmission between first and second angular positions. A belt tension between a drive belt and a transmission pulley of the transmission continuously increases from a minimum belt tension when the transmission is in the first angular position to a maximum belt tension when the transmission is in the second angular position. The rotational drive force exerted on the drive axle shaft by the transmission and a resulting driving speed of the lawn mower vary proportionally with the belt tension. The electronic control unit controls the transmission positioning assembly to tilt the transmission based on target and detected driving speeds.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Andrew Edwin Bejcek
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Patent number: 10624263Abstract: A header is supported by a pair of hydraulic float cylinders, where a float pressure to the cylinders is directly controlled by an electronic control supplying a variable control signal to a PPRR valve arrangement to maintain the float pressure at a predetermined value. At the set pressure a predetermined lifting force is provided to the header. A position sensor is used to generate an indication of movement and/or acceleration and/or velocity. The electronic control is arranged, in response to changes in the sensor signal, to temporarily change the control signal to vary the lifting force and thus change the dynamic response of the hydraulic float cylinder. A lift force greater than that required to lift the header can be provided by a lift cylinder and can be opposed in a controlled manner to apply a controlled downforce by the back of the same cylinder or by a separate component.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: MacDon Industries LtdInventors: James Thomas Dunn, Graham Michael Leverick, Russell George Lyons, Bruce Robert Shearer, Kyle Edward Boch
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Patent number: 10624264Abstract: The invention consists of a mounting plate and a cage. The mounting plate is mounted on the back of a riding mower. The mounting plate is made out of a flat piece of metal with the edges turned at right angle. The edges have openings and slots. Openings on the flat portion attach the mounting plate to the riding mower with bolts. A blower is placed in the cage. The cage is made out of four metal tubes and a platform. An attaching plate attaches the metal tubes and the platform to the mounting plate. The attaching plates have a set of opening and pins. The cage is attached to mounting plate by placing pins on the attaching plate within the slots on the mounting plate. A clovis pins is placed through openings on mounting plate and the attaching plate to hold cage on the mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventor: James Seliga
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Patent number: 10624265Abstract: A bagger attachment for use with a stand-on lawn mower. The bagger includes, in some embodiments, an impeller, a duct, and one or more bags which are covered by a hood. The hood is attached to a pivot frame that allows movement of the hood between open and closed positions. The bagger attachment may also include a frame assembly that facilitates mounting and removal of the bagger attachment from the mower. The bagger attachment may either contain removable bags, or may include a discharge door for dumping the clippings.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: THE TORO COMPANYInventors: Ryan J. Volovsek, Timothy J. Clift
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Patent number: 10624266Abstract: A draper having an additional strip of a resilient material attached on to the outer surface of the base layer at the front edge is connected at ends to form a continuous loop by a coupling comprising a first and second end edge which are turned so as to stand upwardly from the band and a clamping assembly clamping the upwardly standing edges together. The additional band at each end of the canvas is recessed from the outer surface and a strip portion formed of a flexible continuous strip material extending longitudinally of the additional band connects the two ends. The strip is bolted at each end to the recessed portion and has a thickness so that its outer surface is slightly less than that of the additional band thus forming in effect a continuation of the band bridging the ends of the canvas.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: MacDon Industries Ltd.Inventors: Francois R. Talbot, Romain Etienne Guy Coudiere
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Patent number: 10624267Abstract: A rotary cutter unit (6) for an agricultural mower (2) comprises a housing (14) that carries a rotary bearing (18) having an axis of rotation (X), and a rotor assembly (20) that is supported by the bearing for rotation relative to the housing about the axis of rotation. The rotor assembly includes a shaft (24) that extends through the bearing, a drive input element (28) at an input end of the shaft for transmitting rotary drive to the shaft and a drive output element (32) at an output end (22) of the shaft to receive rotary drive from the shaft. A frangible element (40) comprising a weakened portion of the shaft (24) is provided between the drive input element and the drive output element, which is configured to break when subjected to an excessive load so as to interrupt the transmission of rotary drive between the drive input element and the drive output element.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Kverneland Group Kerteminde A/SInventor: Thomas Havers
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Patent number: 10624268Abstract: A mounting clip includes an elongated channel having a first end, a central portion, and an elongated second section. Along the elongated section are at least two laterally widened sections that provide greater surface area for receiving an elastomeric block of a tooth. At least one of the ends of the channel extend beyond one of the laterally widened sections.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: ROWSE HYDRAULIC RAKES CO., INC.Inventors: Dannie Dean Rowse, Rodney Dean Rowse
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Patent number: 10624269Abstract: A system for unloading a grain storage tank of a combine harvester includes a conduit that is sized to extend into an interior region of the grain storage tank. The conduit defines an interior space that is sized to receive an auger that is configured to remove the grain from the grain storage tank. The conduit further defines an opening for receiving grain from the interior region of the grain storage tank. A panel is positioned adjacent the opening in the conduit. The panel is movable between a first position in which the panel at least partially conceals the opening to meter the entrance of grain through the opening, and a second position in which the panel does not conceal the opening to freely permit the entrance of grain through the opening and into the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventor: Karl Linde
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Patent number: 10624270Abstract: A web wrap apparatus is provided having a separator with a separating edge and a feeder transporting web to a bale chamber. In order to keep the separating edge free of dirt, web fibers, etc. a stripper is connected to the feeder, which during a relative movement with respect to the separator strips along the separating edge and removes any particles sticking thereto.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2011Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Pascal Gresset, Emmanuel Chapon
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Patent number: 10624271Abstract: A tray for positioning in an exit path of a bee hive comprises a base, a bee entrance end, and a bee exit end. Spaced apart side walls extend upwardly from the base. The sidewalls extend generally lengthwise between the bee entrance end and bee exit end. A plurality of posts extend upwardly from the base and are positioned between the bee entrance end and the bee exit end. The posts are generally circular in cross-section. The posts act as obstacles around which the bees must walk to reach the bee exit end from the bee entrance end.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: BEE VECTORING TECHNOLOGY INC.Inventors: Michael Howard D. Hearn Collinson, Todd Gordon Mason, John Clifford Sutton, Peter G. Kevan
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Patent number: 10624272Abstract: A tool including a tree punch for forming holes in a tree. The tool also includes a tree plug insertion tool for inserting cylindrical tree plugs into the holes created by the tree punch.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventors: Glayne Doolittle, Michael Frisina
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Patent number: 10624273Abstract: A method includes receiving a treatment temperature from a user device; positioning a tree within a treatment region of a canopy; flowing a fluid from a hot fluid generating system to the canopy; spraying the fluid from the hot fluid generating system into the treatment region of the canopy; and selectively enabling and disabling a fluid flow from the hot fluid generating system to the canopy to maintain the treatment temperature within the treatment region of the canopy.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Skavis CorporationInventors: Randall James Davis, Charles Francis Noll, Jr., Tom Wallis Airhart, James Seth Niece, Brian Lee Kelley, Matthew Phillip Vogel
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Patent number: 10624274Abstract: A multilayer plastic film for perennial agricultural use (1) either in greenhouses or under low tunnels (2) that, self-adjusts the shading provided in the covered space (4). The shading effect can be present in the whole surface of the film, or it could be partial at specific surfaces (3) where shading would be most needed. The shading is achieved by incorporating a photochromic compound or a combination of photochromic compounds in a layer of multiple layers in a multilayer film (1). The layer or layers that incorporate the photochromic compound or compounds are protected from oxidation by bilateral layers that incorporate materials that exhibit low permeability to gases and in particular to oxygen. The advantage of the film is that the grower would not need to apply any shading material on the surface of the film and/or any mechanism to facilitate opening and closing of the shading material.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventor: Asterios Daios
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Patent number: 10624275Abstract: A semi-automated crop production system featuring a growing module with grids of cells for growing plants and a lighting and airflow fixture positioned above each cell. The lighting and airflow fixtures feature a fan disposed in a housing, a light emitting diode (LED) assembly board comprising LEDs disposed below the fan; a light diffuser disposed below the LED assembly board, and an adjustable airflow nozzle extending downwardly from the fan and protruding through the LED assembly board and the light diffuser. The adjustable airflow nozzle provides directed airflow downwardly toward a bottom area of the housing. The growing module and lighting and airflow fixtures are housed in a shell. The growing module may be slidably attached to the interior wall of the shell via mounting components.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventor: Myles D. Lewis
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Patent number: 10624276Abstract: One embodiment provides a modular green roof tray, house plant growth media and horticulture growth media, and a tree protection mat for weed and moisture control made from recycled disposable diapers. The growth medium and tree protection mat contain superabsorbent materials from diaper that can absorb waters and greatly reduce irrigation so to provide a drought resistant feature. One embodiment also provides a manufacturing process to perform 100% recycling of disposed diapers.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Zynnovation LLCInventors: Wei Zhang, Hailing Yang
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Patent number: 10624277Abstract: A method for intercropping includes planting a first determinate crop and a first indeterminate crop adjacent one another. A second indeterminate crop is planted in place of the first determinate crop after the first indeterminate crop has reached a desired maturity.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2016Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventors: Kenneth Kyle Friesen, John Friesen, Adam Suder
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Patent number: 10624278Abstract: The present invention discloses a cultivation method for the rapid propagation of Davidia involucrata winter buds. The method includes the following steps: (1) collecting winter buds of Davidia involucrata as explants; (2) disinfecting and sterilizing; (3) primary culture of the winter buds; (4) propagation cultivating; (5) cultivating of the strong seedlings; (6) cultivating roots; (7) acclimatization and transplanting; (8) water and fertilizer management. The method of the present invention can effectively promote the artificial propagation of Davidia involucrata and improve the survival rate thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignees: MIANYANG TEACHERS' COLLEGE, MIANYANG SHUCHUANG AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Jinyao Hu, Lijuan Zou, Li Xiang
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Patent number: 10624279Abstract: A system and method for controlling a grapple is described in embodiments herein. A variable pressure control may be implemented that controls the pressure applied to a load held by the grapple. An interlock mechanism may be employed on the felling grapple that disables the operation of components of the felling grapple such as a feller. A grapple release mechanism may be activated to release the pressure applied to the load in the event of a malfunction in the felling grapple.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Altec Industries, Inc.Inventors: David Mead, Thomas Marietta
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Patent number: 10624280Abstract: A method for managing an irrigation schedule is described. Data related to soil at a location may be received from a first sensor by way of a first wireless communication. Data related to weather at the location may be received from a second sensor by way of a second wireless communication. At least one video frame of the location may be received from a camera located within a predetermined distance from the location by way of a third wireless communication. An amount of liquid to discharge at the location may be determined based at least in part on the received data and the received video frame. A discharge of the determined amount of liquid at the location may be activated.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Vivint, Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Eyring, Jeremy B. Warren, James E. Nye