Patents Issued in April 6, 2021
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Patent number: 10966386Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH960231. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH960231, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH960231 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH960231.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Devin Michael Nichols, Clinton J. Turnbull
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Patent number: 10966387Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15N067 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X15N067 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15N067 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15N067, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15N067 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15N067 and methods of using maize variety X15N067 are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventors: Nicholas Adam Crowley, Charles Thomas Cunnyngham, Mark Jacob Gadlage, Thomas Russell Henry, Randall Newton Holley, Jill Renee Lennon, Nathan Brook O'Berry, Daniel Joseph Pohl, Jennifer Ann Steinke
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Patent number: 10966388Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PBMA67 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PBMA67, cells from soybean variety 5PBMA67, plants of soybean 5PBMA67, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PBMA67. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PBMA67 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PBMA67, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PBMA67, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PBMA67. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PBMA67 are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventors: Jessie Lynn Alt, Dirk Charlson, Donald Kyle, Landon Linn Ries, Catlynn Gail Salois, Jordan Dustin Spear
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Patent number: 10966389Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Valencia. Valencia is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar and recommended for the main lettuce growing regions of California and Arizona. This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Valencia, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Valencia, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Valencia, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Valencia with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: CENTRAL VALLEY SEEDS, INC.Inventors: Adolfo S. Mederos, Tony M. Avila
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Patent number: 10966390Abstract: A novel canola variety designated S00616BI and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a canola plant that comprise crossing canola variety S00616BI with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into S00616BI through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid canola seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the canola variety S00616BI or a locus conversion of S00616BI with another canola variety.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventor: Julian Heath
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Patent number: 10966391Abstract: A novel canola variety designated S00636MI and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a canola plant that comprise crossing canola variety S00636MI with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into S00636MI through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid canola seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the canola variety S00636MI or a locus conversion of S00636MI with another canola variety.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventor: Julian Heath
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Patent number: 10966392Abstract: A novel canola variety designated G00010 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a canola plant that comprise crossing canola variety G00010 with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into G00010 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid canola seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the canola variety G00010 or a locus conversion of G00010 with another canola variety.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventor: Jayantilal Devabhai Patel
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Patent number: 10966393Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania hybrid named ‘PUNTA’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 35 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 40 to 60 cm length and about 4 to 6 cm in width) Superior floral bract production; bracts are orange-red in color (closest to RHS 34A), head inflorescence, measuring about 11 cm in height and about 14 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventors: Elly Bak, Nicolaas Steur
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Patent number: 10966394Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 85919248 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety 85919248 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 85919248 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 85919248, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 85919248 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 85919248 and methods of using maize variety 85919248 are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventor: David Uhr
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Patent number: 10966395Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13N253 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13N253 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N253 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N253, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N253 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N253 and methods of using maize variety X13N253 are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventors: Russell Fox, Travis J Lee, Neway Challa Mengistu, Brandon Michael Wardyn
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Patent number: 10966396Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 89192414 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 89192414, to the plants of soybean cultivar 89192414, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 89192414, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 89192414. 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 89192414. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89192414, 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 89192414 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 10966397Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 82151940 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 82151940, to the plants of soybean cultivar 82151940, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 82151940, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 82151940. 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 82151940. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82151940, 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 82151940 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 10966398Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 86240546 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 86240546, to the plants of soybean cultivar 86240546, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 86240546, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 86240546. 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 86240546. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86240546, 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 86240546 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 10966399Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 80532336 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 80532336, to the plants of soybean cultivar 80532336, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 80532336, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 80532336. 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 80532336. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 80532336, 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 80532336 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 10966400Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PBAK86 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PBAK86, cells from soybean variety 5PBAK86, plants of soybean 5PBAK86, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PBAK86. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PBAK86 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PBAK86, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PBAK86, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PBAK86. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PBAK86 are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventors: Andrea Beth Kalvig, Nadia Nikolayevna Krasheninnik
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Patent number: 10966401Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PJNS12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PJNS12, cells from soybean variety 5PJNS12, plants of soybean 5PJNS12, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PJNS12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PJNS12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PJNS12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PJNS12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PJNS12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PJNS12 are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventors: Brian Allen Carden, Andrea Beth Kalvig, Donald Kyle
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Patent number: 10966402Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX2A27W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX2A27W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX2A27W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX2A27W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A27W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A27W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Phytogen Seed Company, LLCInventors: Jacob M. Rieff, Joel F. Mahill
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Patent number: 10966403Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX2A31W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX2A31W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX2A31W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX2A31W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A31W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A31W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Phytogen Seed Company, LLCInventors: Jacob M. Rieff, Joel F. Mahill
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Patent number: 10966404Abstract: A quick-coupling device for a milking module of a milking system for milking dairy animals that forms a releasable and re-establishable connection between the milking module and a milk pipe and includes a valve mechanism for opening and closing a feeding port and a discharge port using a number of articulated clamps.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2016Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: GEA Farm Technologies, GmbHInventors: Reinhard Balkenhol, Magnus Wiethoff, Niek Noeverman, Harald Grundner
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Patent number: 10966405Abstract: Animal bedding, such as for a guinea pig, is disclosed. The animal bedding comprises a main section and a pocket. The main section includes a top layer, a middle layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is hydrophobic, the middle layer is hydrophilic and at least a part of the bottom layer is hydrophobic. The top layer, the middle layer and the bottom layer are attached to one another, such as via stitching along a perimeter of the main section. Separately, the top layer and the middle layer are attached to one another, such as in an interior of the main section, to form quilting in the main section. The pocket, which is attached to the main section, allows the guinea pig to burrow therein.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Leaphigh Animals LLCInventors: Si Hyung Lee, Sean Sangil Hahn
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Patent number: 10966406Abstract: A cat litter box mat having a planar upper layer which overlaps and covers a planar lower layer. In some embodiments, the planar upper layer includes a pair of planar upper layers. The planar upper layers are connected to the planar lower layer. A plurality of openings are formed through the upper layers and these openings increase in area from a lower surface of each upper layer to an upper surface of the upper layers. Connecting members are provided for joining additional mats placed adjacent one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventor: Allan Wendling
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Patent number: 10966407Abstract: An animal enclosure includes a kennel body including a rotational molded wall formed from a plastic material. The kennel body defines an interior space shaped to accommodate one or more animals, and defines a door opening shaped to allow the animal to enter and exit the kennel body. A hoop-shaped door frame is disposed on the kennel body proximate the door opening. A door is disposed on the door frame, and the door is pivotally moveable relative to the door frame between an open position and a closed position. A latch is disposed on the door. First and second handles are disposed on the kennel body to allow a user to move the kennel.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Edmonds Outdoors, LLCInventor: Addison Edmonds
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Patent number: 10966408Abstract: An animal enclosure includes a kennel body and a door assembly. The door assembly includes a door frame and a door pivotally attached to the door frame. The door frame is secured to the kennel body at an opening. The door is moveable between an open and a closed position. The door includes a first latch having a first latch bolt engaging the door frame at a first latch location. The door also includes a second latch having a second latch bolt engaging the door frame at a second latch location. The door also includes a third latch having a third latch bolt engaging the door frame at a third latch location. In some embodiments, the first latch bolt extends horizontally toward the door frame, and the second and third latch bolts extend substantially vertically from the door toward the door frame in opposite directions.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Edmonds Outdoors, LLCInventor: Addison Edmonds
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Patent number: 10966409Abstract: An apparatus for preparing pet food has a base and a lid. The base is engageable with a container of the pet food and the lid is moveable relative to the base between an open state for allowing engagement and disengagement of the container and a closed state for preventing disengagement. The apparatus includes a scanner for reading a pet food identifier on the container. The scanner is adapted to read the pet food identifier and provide it to a controller. The controller is adapted to obtain food preparation parameters from an external database and to cause the apparatus to then prepare the pet food according thereto.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventors: William Levy, Scott Eller
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Patent number: 10966410Abstract: Systems and methods for treating and rehabilitating animals are provided. The systems and methods include harnesses and related devices, including compresses and heating/icing devices. The devices further include and comprise features to enable the device to be contoured to and secured to an animal. Animals contemplated for use with devices and methods of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, canines and humans.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Z DESIGN, INC.Inventor: Cary D. Zimmerman
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Patent number: 10966411Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Merus N.V.Inventors: Ton Logtenberg, Mark Throsby, Robert A. Kramer, Rui Daniel Pinto, Cornelis A. de Kruif, Erwin Houtzager
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Patent number: 10966412Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Kymab LimitedInventors: E-Chiang Lee, Jasper Clube, Allan Bradley
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Patent number: 10966413Abstract: The present invention relates to a biological control composition comprising at least arthropod biological control agents and astigmatid mite eggs. The invention also relates to the use of astigmatid mite eggs as a nutrient source for arthropod biological control agents. The invention also relates to a biological control composition comprising at least one population of arthropod biological control agents, a nutrient source comprising astigmatid mite eggs, and optionally, a support and/or dissemination substrate. Finally, the present invention further relates to a method for rearing arthropods from astigmatid mite eggs as a nutrient source.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignees: AgroSolutions, Centre International D'Etudes Superieures en Sciences AgronomiquesInventors: Sabine Guichou, Serge Kreiter, Maxime Ferrero, Pascal Maignet
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Patent number: 10966414Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to systems for synthetically-engineered reciprocal chromosomal translocation for gene insertion into a population of organisms such as insects.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Bruce A. Hay, Omar S. Akbari, Anna B. Buchman
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Patent number: 10966415Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods and apparatus for sorting undesired marine species during trawling, provides a pliable grid when the trawl net is pulled from the water and wound tightly on the net reel, and when the trawl is deployed in the water, the apparatus is fixed into place inside the trawl and holding its shape with consistent grid spacing. Marine species sorting apparatus in accordance with embodiments of the present invention includes grid, back straps, and lead ring. Grid includes a plurality of bars surrounded by grid frame. Grid frame is attached to lead ring at an angle using terminal couplers. Lead ring supports grid and secures marine species sorting apparatus in trawl webbing referred to as the extension.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCEInventor: Nicholas Hopkins
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Patent number: 10966416Abstract: A convertible fishing lure assembly includes a lure body having at least one body section and a channel extending longitudinally therethrough and terminating in oppositely disposed open ends. A securing member is removably disposable within the channel. The securing member is dimensioned and disposed to include opposite ends being simultaneously disposed through the open ends of the channel for connection to fishing tackle components disposed exteriorly of the body section. Both the channel and the securing member have corresponding cross-sectional configurations to restrict rotation of the securing member within the channel. The lure body may include a plurality of body sections each having a channel extending therethrough with a securing member removably disposed therein, wherein the body sections are movably interconnected to one another through interconnection of corresponding ends of the different securing members.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: BURDICK CONSULTING SERVICES LLCInventor: Jon Scott Burdick
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Patent number: 10966417Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to a fishing reel attached to a fishing rod. The disclosed reel has no spool, but instead includes a canister that stores fishing line in an orderly free state via a crank attached to pinch rollers. The fishing line moves to storage by passing through the pinch rollers into the canister. The line entering storage curls to left or right dependent only on line memory, and stacks against the outer walls and to the rear in an orderly fashion. Further, the line is also capable of being extracted from the canister when the pinch rollers are opened. For example, the inertia of a fishing lure thrown by a fishing rod extracts free line from the canister at the same velocity as the moving lure. As a result, synchronization of the lure and fishing line occurs regardless of wind conditions. The problem of line backlash is eliminated.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventor: Raymond D. Mathews
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Patent number: 10966418Abstract: A fishing reel includes a reel body that supports a spool so as to be rotatable, and a spool brake. The spool brake includes an operator and a braking force adjuster. The operator is configured to be rotatable and axially immovable with respect to the reel body, and has an internal space extending in an axial direction and opening axially outwardly. The braking force adjuster is disposed in the internal space and is configured to be axially movable with respect to the reel body in conjunction with rotation of the operator to adjust a braking force of the spool.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Shimano Inc.Inventors: Hiroki Oogose, Akira Niitsuma, Motohiro Niitsuma
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Patent number: 10966419Abstract: A trolling assembly with breakaway system, that has a movable arm assembly, an adjustable assembly, a mounting assembly, which has an extension arm having a first angle, an arm connector assembly, an actuator assembly, and a shield arm assembly that defines an acute angle, while in a deployed configuration, with a water line that a sea vessel is in while in a path of travel to shield a fishing line and baits and/or lures from seaweed and debris by pushing the seaweed and debris upwardly towards the water line along a tapered end of the shield arm assembly to then be released. The shield arm assembly, in the deployed configuration, extends outwardly from the sea vessel to define a second angle, and is fixedly connected to the arm connector assembly providing the shield arm assembly a predetermined resistance to maintain the acute angle while in the deployed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventors: John M. Hernandez, Adolfo Martinez
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Patent number: 10966420Abstract: In some implementations, an insect trap includes a plurality of individual cells, with each of the cells being configured to trap very few, and in some instances a single flying insect. Each cell defines a cavity and may be provided with an independently operable door to selectively close the cavity. One or more sensors may sense the presence of an insect to be trapped.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Alexander Ching, Ethan Jackson, Michael J. Sinclair, Patrick Therien
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Patent number: 10966421Abstract: The claimed subject matter comprises a device to collect and preserve cells comprising of: (1) a collection container comprised of a tube having an open end and a closed end, a closure in the open end of the tube, a vacuum drawn to a predetermined level inside the container; and (2) compounds including an anticoagulant agent and a fixative agent, wherein the compounds are in a sufficient amount to preserve said cells' original morphology and antigenic sites without significant dilution of said cells, and thereby allowing said cells to be directly analyzed by a flow cytometer without further treatment.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2003Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Streck, Inc.Inventor: Wayne L. Ryan
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Patent number: 10966422Abstract: The present disclosure provides formulations of pyrethroid compounds comprising nanoparticles of polymer-associated pyrethroid compounds along with various formulating agents. The present disclosure also provides methods for producing and using these formulations. The disclosure describes various formulations and formulating agents that can be included in the formulations. Additionally, the disclosures describes application to various plants and pests as well as advantages of the disclosed formulations.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Vive Crop Protection Inc.Inventors: Danielle Norton, Nikolai Loukine, Rachel Gong, Henry Galas, Jose Amado Dinglasan, Anjan Kumar Das, Darren J. Anderson
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Patent number: 10966423Abstract: The present invention concerns the field of food preservation and more specifically compositions comprising xanthohumol for use as an anti-microbial agent in the preservation of food in combination with another antimicrobial agent. In particular, the present invention provides the use of compositions comprising xanthohumol and a further antimicrobial agent, as an anti-microbial composition against lactic acid bacteria. Such compositions and food products comprising such compositions are also encompassed by the invention.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2016Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: PURAC BIOCHEM B.V.Inventors: Arne Olav Sliekers, Kyle Robert Brookmeyer, Catherine Jo Anne-Sophie Verlinde
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Patent number: 10966424Abstract: A composition and method for insect repellent is provided. The composition in one form has on a weight percentage basis 10-20% 2,6-dimethyl-7-octen-2-ol; 0.1-5% 2,6-octadienal, 3,7-dimethyl-; 1-10% benzyl benzoate; 0.01-2% citral; 1-10% hexamethylindanopyran; 10-40% lavender oil; 20-50% Lemon Oil Argentina; 5-15% Lime Oil Distilled Mexican; 0.01-3% limonene; 5-15% rosemary oil; and optionally 0.1-10% an insect repellent active ingredient selected from the group consisting of N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET), ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate and picaridin. The composition has insect repellent properties.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: GLOBAL BIOLIFE INC.Inventors: Daryl L. Thompson, Scott M. Truesdell
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Patent number: 10966425Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a mixture of components (A) and (B), wherein component (A) defined by formula (I) is a 3,4-dihydroisoquinoline having a 1-benzimidazolyl substituent and component (B) is selected from difenoconazole, hexaconazole, azoxystrobin, fludioxonil, cyprodinil, fluazinam, isopyrazam, pyroquilon, tricyclazole, chlorothalonil, propiconazole, penconazole, fenpropimorph, fenpropidin, sulphur and Bacillus subtilis var. amyloliquefacien s Strain FZB24. The use of the composition in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS AGInventors: Farhan Bou Hamdan, Laura Quaranta, Matthias Weiss, Stephan Trah
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Patent number: 10966426Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal compositions comprising at least one phenylpyrimidine of formula (I) or their agriculturally acceptable salts or derivatives, wherein the variables are defined according to the description, and at least one further compound selected from herbicidally active compounds and safeners.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: BASF SEInventors: Florian Vogt, Matthias Witschel, Tobias Seiser, Thomas Seitz, Gerd Kraemer, Peter Dombo
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Patent number: 10966427Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (1), which has an excellent control efficacy against weeds, and is thus useful as an active ingredient for herbicidal composition.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITEDInventor: Toshiyuki Kiji
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Patent number: 10966429Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for using benzoxaborole compounds in combination with preservative gases, such as carbon dioxide or sulfur dioxide, as an antimicrobial that synergistically controls pathogens of agricultural crops.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: AGROFRESH INC.Inventors: Rodrigo Cifuentes, Daniel MacLean, Renee Engle-Goodner, Timothy Malefyt
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Patent number: 10966430Abstract: A method for treating Black Sigatoka fungus in crops of the Musaceae family by applying a fungicidal composition comprising garlic oil, rosemary oil, thyme oil and cinnamon oil.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: GRIFFITH FOODS INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Clevis Castellón Mora, Arianna Aronne Sparisci
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Patent number: 10966431Abstract: A refreshment towel with applied solution is an apparatus consisting of a carrying agent, most likely a high quality cotton towel or towelette, that has been saturated with an aqueous solution comprised of various ingredients. The resulting saturated towel can be rubbed on a user's skin such that the aqueous solution that has been absorbed by the towel is transferred. The aqueous solution is compounded specifically to provide cooling, insect repellant, sun protection, freshness, cleansing and other uses. More specifically, the aqueous solution is specially formulated so that desired sensory results take place when the towel comes in contact with the skin.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Freedom Towel Holdings, LLC.Inventors: A. Jeffrey Whitmire, Mona L. Whitmire
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Patent number: 10966432Abstract: A process and apparatus for heating an oven using nebulized water particles and compressed air including the steps of heating water contained in reservoir that is located outside of a cooking chamber by transferring water within the reservoir through a water heater to reach a desired end point temperature that is less than boiling, heating compressed air by sending compressed air through an air heater that is submerged within the water of the reservoir, conveying the heated water and the heated compressed air to a nebulizer, nebulizing the heated water into heated water particles and introducing the heated water particles into the cooking chamber via the heated compressed air.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: AHA, LLCInventor: Robert Hoerter
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Patent number: 10966433Abstract: A stuffing filling and gas charging system of a dough food product machine is arranged between a stuffing feeding unit and a dough feeding unit of the dough food product machine and includes a stuffing conveyance pipe, and a shaft sleeve, a dough driving rod, and a screw rod support enclosure sleeved over the stuffing conveyance pipe. A first passage is formed between the shaft sleeve and the stuffing conveyance pipe; a second passage is formed between the dough driving rod and the stuffing conveyance pipe; and a third passage is formed between the screw rod support enclosure and the stuffing conveyance pipe. The passages are in communication with each other and are connected to a gas supply unit, so that air flow is introduced into a dough skin during the dough skin being shaped to prevent the dough skin from wrinkling and collapsing before being properly shaped.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: ANKO FOOD MACHINE CO., LTD.Inventor: Li-Hsien Wang
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Patent number: 10966434Abstract: A method for the production of a food item having a filling includes conveying a food item to a first filling station. The filling station has a first rotating stencil with a first plurality of filling discharge ports. At least one first filling segment is formed by discharging filling, through the discharge ports, onto the food item. The food item is conveyed to a second filling station. The second filling station has a second rotating stencil with a second plurality of filling discharge ports. At least one additional filling segment is formed by discharging filling, through the second plurality discharge ports, onto the food item wherein the at least one additional filling segment is disposed on the food item adjacent to the at least one first filling segment.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Intercontinental Great Brands LLCInventors: Mihaelos N. Mihalos, Chris E. Robinson, Supapong Siris, Rachel DeCagna
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Patent number: 10966435Abstract: A system for controlling low temperature injury of cold-sensitive fruit vegetables by combining intelligent pre-cooling and segmented controlled atmosphere storage includes a sensor detection module, a data collection module, a wireless communications module, a terminal, and a control system, where the sensor detection module detects carbon dioxide, ethylene, and the temperature and the humidity within a fresh keeping chamber, then data is collected by using the data collection module connected to the sensor detection module, and then varying data is transmitted to the terminal by using the wireless communications module connected to the data collection module; the sensor detection module is connected to the control system; and after the terminal reads data detected by a sensor, an environment parameter is controlled by using the control system.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: JIANGNAN UNIVERSITYInventors: Min Zhang, Lei Feng, Zhimei Guo, Chunquan Liu
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Patent number: 10966436Abstract: Pulse proteins of reduced astringency are obtained by fractionating pulse protein products which are completely soluble and heat stable in aqueous media at acid pH value of less than about 4.4 into lower molecular weight, less astringent proteins and higher molecular weight, more astringent proteins.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventors: Martin Schweizer, Sarah Medina, Kevin I. Segall