Patents Issued in May 14, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200146196
    Abstract: A vertical tilling implement to be pulled behind and agricultural vehicle having a number of gangs of fluted-concave disc blades, rolling baskets, and wheels connected to a main frame. As the vertical tilling implement is pulled, the fluted-concave disc blades move the soil in a direction lateral to the side of the blades as well as up. Meanwhile, the rolling bars aid in leveling the seedbed and crushing the remaining large pieces of soil. The vertical tilling implement reduces the amount of subsoil compaction and cuts through heavy residue making it ideal for use in the fall or in the spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Michael George Kovach, Tracey Duane Meiners, Dean Alan Knobloch, Gaylen James Kromminga, Gregory S. Smart
  • Publication number: 20200146197
    Abstract: A middle mounted implement tractor utilizes a movable frame design in order to provide for middle mounting of implements on a tractor that can drive up to the implement, raise its front portion in the air, drive forward over the implement, and then lower the front portion to the ground and attach the middle mounted implement. This is accomplished utilizing a front frame assembly pivotably connected to a mounting frame assembly which mounts the implement; a frame mover mechanism that lifts the front frame and mounting frame; a middle frame which connects the cab, frame mover mechanism and related components; and a rear frame which attaches rear wheels, caster wheels, engine, etc. The front wheels can turn one hundred and eighty degrees and the tractor can easily interchange consumables via a carriage system that allows simple loading and unloading of tanks, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Philip Jensen
  • Publication number: 20200146198
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes: a chassis; a cab comprising a frame carried by the chassis; a support structure carried by the chassis; a hitch system directly coupled to the support structure and including a pair of lift arms, each of the lift arms being pivotably coupled to the support structure; and an anti-roll system including an anti-roll bar coupled to the frame of the cab and directly coupled to the support structure such that the support structure simultaneously supports both the hitch system and the anti-roll system. A combined hitch and anti-roll system that includes the support structure, hitch system, and anti-roll system and may be removably mounted to a vehicle is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Shane M. Scott, Lucas Koch, Lorenzo Gomez, Rajeshwar Adupala
  • Publication number: 20200146199
    Abstract: The present disclosure refers to a method for controlling operation of an agricultural system, comprising a tractor; an implement (100) hitched through a draw bar (10) to the tractor, the implement (100) having working tools (31) configured to engage with a ground and/or an agricultural product in operation while the tractor is drawing the implement (100) over a field; and a control system, comprising a control unit (2) and a sensor arrangement (1) connected to the control unit (2) through a control bus (5), wherein the control unit (2) is configured to determine a draft force applied to the implement (100) through the draw bar from measurement signals detected by the sensor arrangement (1); the method comprising operating the implement in either normal mode or field transport mode of operation based on different draft force thresholds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Kverneland Group Les Landes Génusson S.A.S.
    Inventors: Gaëtan Pasquier, Janny Poulard
  • Publication number: 20200146200
    Abstract: A trench detection system for an agricultural implement includes a row unit configured to form a trench in soil, to deposit an agricultural product in the trench, and to at least partially close the trench after deposition of the agricultural product. The trench detection system also includes a tactile probe assembly behind the row unit that, in operation, contacts the soil after closure of the trench and generates a signal indicative of a quality of the closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Schoeny, Trevor Stanhope
  • Publication number: 20200146201
    Abstract: An implement including a first frame member, a second frame member movable with respect to the first frame member, and a rolling basket rotatably coupled to the second frame member for rotation about a first axis of rotation. The implement also includes a biasing member configured to move the first axis of rotation toward a rest position, and where the rest position is adjustable relative to the first frame portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Carlos Alberto Figueroa, Humberto Moreno, Shawn J. Becker, Enrique Garza
  • Publication number: 20200146202
    Abstract: An agricultural implement includes a toolbar system having a toolbar frame, an elevator assembly, and a first wing on one side of the toolbar frame. The first wing may be coupled to the elevator and pivotable about a first vertical axis of rotation between an extended and a folded position. Tools may be coupled to the first wing and rotatable relative to a longitudinal axis of the first wing from an operating position below the first wing to a transport/shipping position above the first wing. Further, the first wing may be adapted to be moveable to position the first wing higher than a wheel of the agricultural implement on the same side of the toolbar frame in the folded position. Subsequently, the tools may be circularly rotated and the middle wing and tools pushed down to reduce the overall width and height of the implement for transporting or shipping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Unverferth Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. VAN MILL, Ryan J. FLESHNER, Ronald J. SCHLIMGEN
  • Publication number: 20200146203
    Abstract: In one aspect, a system for adjusting the operational settings of an agricultural implement includes at least one imaging system configured to generate aerial imagery of a geographic area, an agricultural implement configured to work the geographic area, and one or more computing devices in operative communication with the at least one imaging system and the agricultural implement. The computing devices are configured to process aerial imagery of the geographic area and create an operations-based geographic coordinate map including a set of operational settings for the agricultural implement based at least in part on the initial aerial imagery. The operations-based geographic coordinate map correlates the set of operational settings to the plurality of geographic coordinates. The computing devices are also configured to process updated aerial imagery of the geographic area and update the operations-based geographic coordinate map based on a comparison between the aerial imagery and the updated aerial imagery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Yong Deng
  • Publication number: 20200146204
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the technical field of agricultural machines, specifically to a furrow opener of a wide seedling row seeder, which includes a frame, where a power device is arranged at the upper portion of the frame, two symmetrically arranged connecting plates are arranged at the lower portion of the frame, a furrow opener shaft is arranged between the two connecting plates, the furrow opener shaft is connected with the power device through a driving device, the furrow opener shaft is fixedly connected with a plurality of furrow opening blades uniformly distributed on the circumferential surface of the furrow opener shaft, a main body of the furrow opening blade is in shape of a rectangular plate, the furrow opening blade is formed by carrying out a twisting treatment on a plate-shaped structure, a head end of the furrow opening blade is vertical to the center line of the furrow opener shaft, a tail end of the furrow opening blade is in parallel with the center line of the furrow opener shaf
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Duanyang Geng, Haocheng Geng, Qian Wang, Yangcheng Liu, Xingrui Yu, Shandong Yang, Chengqian Jin
  • Publication number: 20200146205
    Abstract: A planter includes a seed a delivery system for delivering seed from one or more hoppers to one or more row units of the planter. The seed delivery system includes a number of seed entrainers. The seed entrainers receive seed from the one or more hoppers. The seed is combined with a fluid, such as air, which moves the seed through the seed entrainer and towards one or more row units of the planter. The entrainer includes one or more outlets, with the outlets corresponding to different row units, and the outlets can be varied based upon the need of seed delivery for the planter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Blackwell, Dan Killpack, Dalton McDowell, Matthew Wilhelmi
  • Publication number: 20200146206
    Abstract: A seeding system for seeding large and small seeds includes a plurality of dispensing apparatuses mounted on an implement frame each comprising a first furrow opener mounted and a second furrow opener spaced laterally from the first furrow opener. A singulating meter is operative to dispense the large and small seeds through a meter discharge. A first seed conduit is connected to the first furrow opener and the meter discharge, and a second seed conduit is connected to the second furrow opener and the meter discharge. A selector is operative in a large seed mode to maintain the connection of the first seed conduit to the meter discharge while disconnecting the second seed conduit, and the selector is operative in a small seed mode to maintain the connection of the first seed conduit to the meter discharge while connecting the second seed conduit to the meter discharge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Ryan Cowan, Scot Jagow
  • Publication number: 20200146207
    Abstract: An agricultural product control system for an agricultural implement includes an actuator configured to control a penetration depth of an agricultural product application system within soil, a sensor positioned above a surface of the soil and configured to output a sensor signal indicative of agricultural product above the surface of the soil, and a controller including a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive the sensor signal indicative of the agricultural product above the surface of the soil, and output a control signal to the actuator indicative of instructions to adjust the penetration depth of the agricultural product application system based on the sensor signal indicative of the agricultural product above the surface of the soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: David Long, John C. Endsley, Paul A. Hurtis
  • Publication number: 20200146208
    Abstract: An agricultural row unit for planting seeds in a furrow includes an opening tool that cuts a furrow in the soil to be planted, and a gauge wheel that engages the soil to control elevation. A depth control actuator applies a controllable down force to the gauge wheel, and a sidewall compaction sensor extends into sidewalls of the furrow and produces a signal representing the compaction of the soil. A controller supplies the depth control actuator with a control signal representing a down pressure set point to form a furrow having a desired depth. The controller uses the signal representing the compaction of the soil in the sidewalls to determine whether the down pressure set point should be increased or decreased, and supplies the depth control actuator with a control signal when it is determined that the down pressure set point should be increased or decreased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Joseph D. Bassett
  • Publication number: 20200146209
    Abstract: A spreader device includes a container to contain spread substance, a first spreader portion having a first rotor to spray the spread substance contained in the container, a second spreader portion having a second rotor to spray the spread substance contained in the container, a first driver source to drive the first rotor, a first shaft to transmit a driving force outputted from the first driver source, a second shaft to transmit a driving force outputted from a second driver source different from the first driver source, and a selection transmitter portion to selectively transmit the driving force form the first shaft and the driving force from the second shaft to the first rotor or the second rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sumio YAGYU, Takao NAKAGAWA, Masaru KAWANE, Piet Jan VAN DER MAREL
  • Publication number: 20200146210
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile device for storing and supplying multiple liquid fertilizers, comprising a housing, enclosing: two or more storage units, each suitable for storing a liquid fertilizer, wherein each storage unit is provided with a storage unit level measurement system, a storage unit filling system and a storage unit venting system; a safety drain liquid fertilizer storage, comprising at least two separate collectors for the separate containment of spilled liquid fertilizer; a dosing and controlling system; and wherein the housing is equipped with a connection for the input of a water flow, at least two connections for the output of liquid fertilizer, and an output for venting gasses. In particular is the invention concerned with a method of storing and supplying liquid fertilizers to a greenhouse, in particular to the fertigation system thereof, using the above described system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Wouter VAN SANTEN
  • Publication number: 20200146211
    Abstract: A robotic vehicle may include one or more functional components configured to execute lawn care function, a sensor network comprising one or more sensors configured to detect conditions proximate to the robotic vehicle, a positioning module configured to determine robotic vehicle position while the robotic vehicle traverses a parcel, and a boundary management module configured to enable the robotic vehicle to be operated within a bounded area. The bounded area may include a variable boundary, and the boundary management module may be configured to receive instructions from an operator to adjust the variable boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Håkan Wahlgren
  • Publication number: 20200146212
    Abstract: A stalk roll assembly for header of a combine harvester. The assembly includes first and second stalk rolls spaced laterally with respect to one another and rotating in opposite directions. Each stalk roll includes a frusto-conical nose and a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body includes a plurality of radially extending flutes. The nose includes a pair of helical flights. The plurality of flutes includes at least one cutting flute having a straight edge and a plurality of puncturing flutes with teeth. The stalk rolls are laterally offset a distance that permits the tips of the flutes to laterally overlap and the teeth of the puncturing flutes are longitudinally offset so the tips of the teeth are received between with the valleys of the teeth of the other stalk roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Austin Ehle
  • Publication number: 20200146213
    Abstract: A walk reel mower has a traction frame that carries a telescopic handle assembly to accommodate users of different heights. A pivotal bail on the handle assembly allows the user to slip a traction clutch to temporarily slow the mower down when turning the mower around. The handle assembly has a resilient isolator that acts in shear to permit the traction frame of the mower to maintain the quality and the height of cut when operated by users having a heavy downpressure touch on the handle assembly. A fixed head reel cutting unit or a flex head reel cutting unit can be interchangeably carried on the traction frame using a common mount therefor. Backlapping can be accomplished in situ by using an idler wheel between a driven transport wheel and the reel of the cutting unit to reverse the direction of the reel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Gerald E. Goman, Robert D. Patton, Nicholas J. Sirek, Thomas F. Langworthy, Gerald J. Pomerening, Joseph W. Pfankuch
  • Publication number: 20200146214
    Abstract: A riding lawn care vehicle includes a frame to which at least a first and second drive wheels are attachable. The vehicle further includes a brake assembly operably coupled to the first and second drive wheels to enable brakes to be selectively applied to the first and second drive wheels. The riding lawn care vehicle also includes a steering assembly with first and second steering levers. First and second steering levers are operably coupled to first and second drive wheels respectively to facilitate turning of the riding lawn care vehicle based on drive speed control of the first and second drive wheels responsive to positioning of first and second steering levers. First and second steering levers are also operably coupled to the brake assembly to activate the brake assembly in response to one of the first or second steering levers being rotated about a vertical axis of the respective lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Mark Wagner
  • Publication number: 20200146215
    Abstract: A mower frame unit is operatively connected with a tractor device and the mower frame is moveable between a generally horizontal first position and a generally vertical second position. The mower frame is moveable from the first position to the second position via a hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly carried by the mower frame to pivot the mower frame about a transverse axis. The mower frame carries a tensioner assembly that is operatively connected to a lock assembly. The tensioner assembly serves at least two purposes. Namely, to tension a belt operatively connected to mower blade and to maintain a portion of the lock assembly in a locked manner when the tensioner assembly is in a state of tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Venture Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S Hoffman, Jeff C Liggett, Roscoe J Lehman
  • Publication number: 20200146216
    Abstract: A string trimmer attachment assembly for edging a lawn includes a weed trimmer that has a pole, a gear head that is coupled to the pole and a trimming head that is rotatably coupled to the gear head. The gear head is angled between the pole and the trimming head. A rolling unit is removably coupled to the pole of the weed trimmer. The rolling unit is oriented to extend along a perpendicular axis with respect to a rotational axis of the trimming head. Additionally, the rolling unit horizontally orients the rotational axis of the trimming head when the rolling unit is positioned to roll along a support surface. In this way the trimming head is positioned to perform edging along a vertical edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Gerard Landry
  • Publication number: 20200146217
    Abstract: A header for an agricultural vehicle including a frame, a reel rotatably mounted to the frame, and a reel drive assembly operably connected to the reel. The reel drive assembly rotates the reel in a first drive configuration and a second drive configuration. The reel drive assembly includes a first drive operably connected to the reel, and a second drive selectively connected to the reel such that the second drive is disconnected from the reel in the first drive configuration and the second drive is operably connected to the reel in parallel with the first drive in the second drive configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Trowbridge
  • Publication number: 20200146218
    Abstract: A baler including a needle yoke driven via a needle coupling device including a connection member pivotally mounted around a fixed pivot axis for swinging around the fixed pivot axis. The swinging corresponds to movement of the needle yoke. The connection member is cooperative with the needle yoke by (i) a shearbolt adapted to transfer a force from the connection member to the needle yoke during a forward movement and (ii) by a protrusion, formed at one of the connection member and the needle yoke, to abut against the other one of the connection member and the needle yoke during a backward movement of the needle yoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Kenny Maelfeyt, Bram Willem
  • Publication number: 20200146219
    Abstract: A method for storing harvested photosynthetic active horticultural produce includes, between harvesting and consumption of the harvested photosynthetic active horticultural produce, exposing the harvested photosynthetic active horticultural produce to green light and/or to blue-green light. A device for storing harvested photosynthetic active horticultural produce includes a casing defining an interior volume, and a cooling mechanism for cooling the interior volume. At least a first LED is supported by the casing. The first LED is configured to emit green light to the interior volume, or is configured to emit blue-green light to the interior volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: U TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: MARK LEFSRUD, KAMAL HAMMAD, ANNE SOPHIE RUFYIKIRI
  • Publication number: 20200146220
    Abstract: Various examples of methods and systems are provided for increasing productivity of one or more photosynthetic cultures via self-powered energy output systems. In one example, a system includes a waterproof casing and an energy output module enclosed within the waterproof casing. The waterproof casing is configured to be neutrally buoyant in an enclosure comprising the one or more photosynthetic cultures. In another example, a method includes placing a self-powered energy output system within an enclosure, the self-powered energy output system being neutrally buoyant within the enclosure. The method further includes causing turbulence within the enclosure, and the self-powered energy output system harvests energy to power the self-powered energy output system via the turbulence within the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Maria Teresa Gutierrez-Wing, Jin-Woo Choi
  • Publication number: 20200146221
    Abstract: The apparatus disclosed allows a user to easily garden in a reduced area or confined space with limiting yard or space to garden. The apparatus comprises a collapsible and portable planter that allows for growth of plants upwards and downwards, the planter being collapsible for shipping and transport from one location to another, and further providing a hardware component to elevate oneself or items from a ground surface. The planter is placed upon a support frame, the support frame being collapsible into a relatively flat or two-dimensional structure easy to carry. The planter can be removably placed upon the support frame. Further, the planter and support frame together as the apparatus can be picked up and moved as desired by a user. Embodiments of the apparatus are simply designed to allow a user easy set-up, assembly, and use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Matt Vienne, Rick Pierce
  • Publication number: 20200146222
    Abstract: A floating wetland structure designed for placement in a body of water includes: at least one surface module having an upper surface at or above the water level; at least one submerged module below the water level; and a frame interconnecting the surface module and submerged module. The frame maintains the surface module as horizontally offset from the submerged module such that an open water area is defined. The floating wetland structure can have an alternating arrangement of surface modules and submerged modules. The frame may include lengthwise extending members and laterally extending members. Horizontally extending lower members may be interconnected with the upper members by vertically extending members that maintain the submerged module below the water level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Lewis W. Roach, JR., Thomas F. Proctor, IV
  • Publication number: 20200146223
    Abstract: The stackable trellis support system of the present invention comprises a base trellis assembly and a main trellis assembly having a wire mesh frame assembly over which wire mesh is spread to support plant stems. The main trellis sub-assembly allows additional sections to be added to the existing stackable trellis support system, utilizing four common main post apparatuses for the connecting of each sub-assembly. In this regard, any number of individual main trellis sub-assemblies may be connected using the main and/or base post apparatus to form any number of patterns, depending on the desired use or available area. The base trellis assembly is anchored in and above the ground by stabilizing post anchoring rebar stakes upon which the base post apparatus rests. Further, the base post apparatus of the base trellis assembly has a locking bolt, which allows the height of base trellis assembly to be freely adjustable along the vertical axis of the base post apparatus and perpendicular to the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Ahl
  • Publication number: 20200146224
    Abstract: The method of growing a biopolymer material employs incubation of a growth media comprised of nutritive substrate and a fungus in containers that are placed in a closed incubation chamber with air flows passed over each container while the chamber is maintained with a predetermined environment of humidity, temperature, carbon dioxide and oxygen. The air flows may be directed parallel or perpendicularly to the surfaces of the growth media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Ecovative Design LLC
    Inventors: Jessie Hannah Kaplan-Bie, Lucy Elaine Greetham, Ian Thomas Bonesteel, Gavin Reim McIntyre
  • Publication number: 20200146225
    Abstract: A material reduction machine includes a frame, an arm assembly coupled to the frame, and a bearing assembly coupled to the arm assembly adjacent a distal end. A shaft is rotatably coupled to the bearing assembly and has an axis. A comminution wheel is coupled to the shaft for rotation therewith. The comminution wheel is configured to be driven by a drive system and extends outward from the shaft in a radial direction that is perpendicular to the axis. A gap is defined between a portion of the shaft, the bearing assembly, and the comminution wheel, and a guard plate is attached to the bearing assembly or the arm assembly. The guard plate has an axial extent extending along the axis and a radial extent extending radially relative to the axis to at least partially fill the gap. The axial extent and the radial extent lie in a plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen Daining, Matthew David Greenawalt, George Danny Toubekis
  • Publication number: 20200146226
    Abstract: A control system receives information indicative of characteristics of tree bundles that are felled at various locations in a forestry site. The control system receives information indicative of characteristics of the various machines that can be deployed at the forestry site. It includes a solution generation system that generates solutions indicative of which equipment should be deployed, to different locations in the forestry site, and particular routes over which the deployment is to occur. Control signals can be generated to control the equipment based on the generated solutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Robert A. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20200146227
    Abstract: A joint assembly for joining first and second pipes of adjacent elevated spans of an irrigation system, the joint assembly comprising a tower end extension, a pivot end extension, an alignment ring, and an alignment bracket. The tower end extension connects to a tower end of the first pipe. The pivot end extension connects to a pivot end of a second pipe. The alignment ring is connected to the tower end extension and is configured to pivot about a yaw axis. The alignment bracket is connected to the pivot end extension and the alignment ring. The alignment bracket is configured to pivot about a pitch axis relative to the alignment ring and to rotate about a roll axis relative to the pivot end extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: LINDSAY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew J. Dudik, Trevis M. Farley
  • Publication number: 20200146228
    Abstract: An irrigation controller comprises actuable controls, a memory to store the watering program, and one or more displays. The actuable controls and display are incorporated into a removable face pack that is mounted to an interior door of the irrigation controller. The face pack can be easily moved from a first position on the front side of the interior door to a second position on the back side of the interior door and the face pack automatically senses its position. When the face pack is in the first position, the actuable controls and display are configured for operating information. When the face pack is in the second position, the wiring hook up area of the irrigation controller is exposed and the actuable controls and display are configured for diagnostics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Richard C. Stange, Thomas C. Kadien, Steven B. Cook, Kok Huat Chong
  • Publication number: 20200146229
    Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein related to irrigation control systems. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes a router, an access point, and irrigation controller, a wireless adapter, and a mobile device. The mobile device can communicate with the wireless adapter in a direct communication mode in which the wireless adapter creates a wireless network, a first indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is within range of the access point, and a second indirect communication mode in which the mobile device and the wireless adapter communicate via the access point while the mobile device is out of range of the access point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Randy R. Montgomery, Anderson I. Micu, John E. Price, James R. Harris, Jeffrey B. Westphal, Ray S. Peppiatt, Samuel P. Whitt, Jr., Forrest M. Henderson
  • Publication number: 20200146230
    Abstract: An irrigation column for a drip irrigation system has a fluid conducting line for receiving fluid from a fluid source upstream. The irrigation column further includes a plurality of drip line segments extending alongside the fluid conducting line, a plurality of zone valves located along the fluid conducting line, and a plurality of control tubes extending alongside the fluid conducting line. And each control tube is in fluid communication with a respective one of the zone valves for actuating the zone valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Netafim, Ltd.
    Inventor: ABRAHAM SCHWEITZER
  • Publication number: 20200146231
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plant cultivating apparatus. The plant cultivating apparatus according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a body configured to have a cultivation chamber therein, a water storage configured to be disposed in the body and store water, a water supply bed configured to be disposed at one side of the cultivation chamber and have a water supply flow path receiving water from the water storage, and a cultivation port configured to be seated on the water supply bed and receive water from the water supply flow path, in which the cultivation port includes a suction member disposed in the cultivation port and suctioning water stored in the water supply flow path, and a medium disposed above the suction member, receiving water from the suction member, and storing nutrients required for plant growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Mina YANG, Youngsuk KIM
  • Publication number: 20200146232
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flower pot (1) comprising an inner element (2) with a cover (4) in which multiple fluid openings are formed, an outer element (3) which surrounds the inner element (2) and which has a base (9), a lateral wall (10) protruding from the base (9) and a liquid storage chamber (11), the height of the lateral wall (10) of the outer element (3) being lower than the cover (4) of the inner element (2) and, at least one filling and viewing opening (12) between the inner element (2) and the outer element (3) for filling the liquid storage chamber (11) with liquid and for visually checking a level of the liquid in the liquid storage chamber (11) of the outer element (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Alfred HEMERKA
  • Publication number: 20200146233
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated KFX7404, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line KFX7404 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line KFX7404, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line KFX7404, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: David L. Beck, Thomas Joseph PREST
  • Publication number: 20200146234
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated KFX5365, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line KFX5365 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line KFX5365, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line KFX5365, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Jason Cromley
  • Publication number: 20200146235
    Abstract: The invention relates to a diploid watermelon having fruit with approximately ? lower sugar content than common watermelons found in the market place, and plant characteristics favorable for use as a pollenizer for commercial production of seedless watermelons. In addition to reduced sugar, fruit characteristics of the invention include a tough rind, firm flesh, distinct rind color, and small fruit. The watermelon plant of the invention has the characteristics of extended flowering duration, thin leaves, long sprawling vines, and resistance to Fusarium Wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum race 1. The invention combining the above mentioned fruit and plant characteristics can serve the dual purpose of producing reduced sugar watermelon fruit, and pollinating seedless watermelons. This will, in effect, produce reduced sugar watermelons which are beneficial for consumers with type 2 diabetes, as a byproduct of commercial seedless watermelon production making the product more economically feasible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: A.G.R. Seeds Ltd.
    Inventor: Eliezer Zuckerbraun
  • Publication number: 20200146236
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-323 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-323 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-323 RZ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Cornelia Antoinetta Maria Luijten, Cornelis Marinus Moor
  • Publication number: 20200146237
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-414 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-414 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-414 RZ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Cornelis Marinus Moor, Cornelia Antoinetta Maria Luijten
  • Publication number: 20200146238
    Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of melon hybrid SVMF5677. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of melon hybrid SVMF5677 and to methods for producing a melon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another melon plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of melon hybrid SVMF5677, comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Mills
  • Publication number: 20200146239
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct hybrid melon variety NUN 68956 MEM as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 68956 MEM is a small Piel de Sapo melon variety comprising resistance to Melon Yellowing Associated Virus (MYaV), Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. melonis Race 0 and Race 1, and Podosphaera xanthii Race 1 and Race 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventor: Juan Antonio LIZARZABURU CHAVEZ
  • Publication number: 20200146240
    Abstract: A rice cultivar designated M-210 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar M-210, to the plants of rice M-210 and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar M-210 with itself or another rice variety. The invention further relates to methods for producing a rice plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic rice plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to rice cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from rice cultivar M-210, to methods for producing other rice cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from rice cultivar M-210 and to the rice plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar M-210 with another rice cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: VIRGILIO CEDRO ANDAYA, JEFFREY JAMES OSTER, CYNTHIA BATO ANDAYA, KENT SCHEIDEL MCKENZIE
  • Publication number: 20200146241
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated FX6278, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line FX6278 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line FX6278, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line FX6278, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Scott Furbeck
  • Publication number: 20200146242
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated MFX6444, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line MFX6444 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line MFX6444, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line MFX6444, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Scott Furbeck
  • Publication number: 20200146243
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LJL7825, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LJL7825 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LJL7825, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LJL7825, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Benjamin Ford
  • Publication number: 20200146244
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated GAN1005, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line GAN1005 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line GAN1005, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line GAN1005, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Adrian Jan De Dreu
  • Publication number: 20200146245
    Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IDI4138, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IDI4138 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IDI4138, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IDI4138, and plants produced according to these methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Syngenta Participations AG
    Inventor: Brent Delzer