Patents Issued in May 18, 2021
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Patent number: 11006580Abstract: An enveloping material for a baler for enveloping a lateral surface of a bale includes a piece of material having at least one entrainer.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Pascal Gresset, Frederic Perrotin
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Patent number: 11006581Abstract: A bale wrap mechanism including a frame including a wrap chute formed from one or more perimeter walls, where the wrap chute includes a wrap axis extending longitudinally therethrough, and where the one or more perimeter walls at least partially define a passageway, a first rail fixedly coupled to the frame, a first shuttle movable along the length of the first rail, where the first shuttle includes a second rail that is transverse to the first rail, a second shuttle movable along the length of the second rail, wherein the second shuttle includes a mounting point, and a shaft coupled to the mounting point, where the shaft is configured to rotatably support the roll of wrap material thereon, and where the shaft is configured to travel along a wrap path during a wrapping process, where the wrap path surrounds the passageway, and where the wrap path is non-circular in shape.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Timothy J. Kraus, Henry D. Anstey, Uri Blich
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Patent number: 11006582Abstract: An interlocking tongue and groove vegetation planting assembly provides a self-supporting arrangement of pentagon-shaped plant containers and triangle-shaped plant containers that are alternatively stacked, and detachably fitted together with support blocks having a central tongue on one end and a pair of legs on an opposite end that fit together in a tongue-and-groove relationship through the support sleeve. Both the pentagon-shaped and triangle-shaped plant containers include a plant chamber, and an adjacent support sleeve. The plant chamber has multiple sidewalls sloped at an angle. The plant chamber also has a floor wall that forms drainage holes near the junction of the plant chamber and the support sleeve sidewalls. The pentagon-shaped plant container is half the width and length of the triangle-shaped plant container to allow sunlight to reach lower stacked triangle-shaped plant chambers.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Patricia Arroyo
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Patent number: 11006583Abstract: A window planter includes a first compartment including a first sidewall and a second sidewall. The first compartment is configured to house a first group of plants. A second compartment is slidably coupled to the first compartment. The first compartment includes a first outer sidewall. The second compartment is configured to house a second group of plants separated from the first group of plants by the first sidewall of the first compartment. A third compartment is slidably coupled to the first compartment. The third compartment includes a second outer sidewall. The third compartment is configured to house a third group of plants separated from the first group of plants by the second sidewall. At least the first compartment and the second compartment are configured to be secured to a window frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Bruno Ieraci
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Patent number: 11006584Abstract: A snow melting system for greenhouse comprises sensors for measuring an accumulation of snow on or at the greenhouse. A snow melting processor unit comprises an accumulation rate calculator for calculating an accumulation rate of the snow from the measured accumulation, and a heating prioritizer for actuating at least one of at least two different heating systems of the greenhouse as a function of at least the accumulation rate. A rooftop greenhouse system comprises a greenhouse adapted to be mounted to a rooftop surface. Two or more different heating systems mounted to the greenhouse to heat a roof of the greenhouse, and controlled by the snow melting system.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: LUFA FARMS, INC.Inventors: Mohamed Hage, Lauren Rathmell
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Patent number: 11006585Abstract: Automated terrariums and methods of using the terrariums are disclosed. The automated terrarium comprises a housing having a base and a lid, wherein the lid is supported by at least two support pillars. The terrarium also comprises at least two transparent side panels supported by the at least two support pillars and positioned between the base and the lid, an irrigation system within the base, a lighting system within the lid, and a control unit. The control unit is adapted to monitor growth of the plant and adjust the irrigation system, heating system, airflow system, and/or lighting system.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Grow Op, LLCInventor: Jesse Jordan Croteau
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Patent number: 11006586Abstract: A greenhouse, for cold weather climates, is configured with a gable that is offset toward the north wall and therefore the south extension of the roof, from the gable to the south wall is longer than the north extension. A greater amount of light can enter through this south extension and the inside surface of the north wall is configured with a reflective surface to allow light to be more uniformly distributed around the plants. The north wall may no widows and may be thermally insulated to prevent the greenhouse from getting too cold during the night. A ground to air heat transfer (GAHT) system may be configured to produce a flow of greenhouse air under the greenhouse for heat transfer, to moderate the temperature of the greenhouse. A thermal medium may flow to a thermal reservoir for heat exchange with the conduits of the GAHT system.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventors: Marc Plinke, Lindsey Schiller
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Patent number: 11006587Abstract: A material application system includes a hopper assembly and a conveyor assembly. The hopper assembly includes an upper portion and a downcomer portion. Bulk material is loaded into the upper portion and passes through the downcomer portion. The downcomer portion may include a sail plate for agitating the bulk material to inhibit the formation of clogs in the bulk material.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: DHG, INC.Inventor: Phillip Andrew McGloin
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Patent number: 11006588Abstract: A hillside agricultural irrigation apparatus includes an agricultural irrigation pipe extending across a slope of hillside in a direction that is transverse to the slope, and braces coupled between the agricultural irrigation pipe and the hillside for disabling the agricultural irrigation pipe from sliding or rolling down the hillside, the braces are spaced apart longitudinally along the agricultural irrigation pipe and each includes a collar on the agricultural irrigation pipe, and at least one anchor coupled between the collar and the hillside anchoring the collar to the hillside disabling the agricultural irrigation pipe from sliding or rolling down the hillside.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventors: Terry B. Jordan, Catherine A. Jordan
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Patent number: 11006589Abstract: In some embodiments, provide an irrigation sensor system, comprising: a rain funnel comprising an upper opening and at least one wall tapering from the upper opening to a lower aperture; and a tipping bucket positioned to receive water falling from the lower aperture while the tipping bucket is positioned such that a central longitudinal axis of the tipping bucket is not aligned with an axis extending through the lower aperture of the funnel.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Jorge A. Marsano, Joseph G. Porrazzo, John E. Price, Hari Reddy
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Patent number: 11006590Abstract: A moisture monitoring system with internes of things devices. The system includes at least one irrigating device having a moisture sensor, a temperature sensor, a valve connected to a water source, a wireless transmitter that sends sensor information to a cloud server via a first internet-of-things establishing a first channel of communication, and a wireless receiver configured to receive valve actuation signals from the cloud server via a second internet-of-things device establishing a second channel of communication. A valve actuator opens the valve upon receiving an actuation signal via the second internet-of-things device. The duration of the valve remaining open and other parameters are adjustable by a user utilizing a user interface of the second internet-of-things device. The moisture monitoring system can be customized and applied to various use cases depending on the irrigation needs of the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Lalit Kumar
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Patent number: 11006591Abstract: A self-watering system includes a base comprising a reservoir configured to store a defined volume of water and a plurality of wick modules coupled to the base, the plurality of wick modules arranged in an organized pattern and configured to disperse the water from the reservoir. The self-watering system further includes a removable fill tube coupled to the base and configured to receive the water to fill the reservoir, and a removable drain tube coupled to the base and configured to remove the water from the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Avalow, Inc.Inventors: Jeremy Nusser, Andrew Picciau, Jr.
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Patent number: 11006592Abstract: A greenhouse for underwater cultivation of terrestrial plant species comprising a dome (2) suitable for being filled with air in an underwater environment, provided with an aperture (21) for lower access and made of a material that is impermeable to water and permeable to light, such dome comprising means for restraining to the sea floor, and means for adjusting the level of water/air in the dome itself which must ensure that plant species cultivated in the greenhouse always reside above such level. Inside such dome a system for the automatic irrigation of the cultivated plants is present comprising a tubular structure (3) on which a plurality of mutually spaced holes (31) is provided, inside which supports are placed for housing and cultivating plant species, irrigation water flowing inside such tubular structure and irrigating such supports in order to achieve a hydroponic culture.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: MESTEL SAFETY S.R.L.Inventors: Sergio Gamberini, Gabriele Cucchia
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Patent number: 11006593Abstract: A method is provided for use in a plant breeding program to generate a population having one or more desired traits. The method includes removing a tissue sample from each of one or more seeds using an automated seed sampler while preserving germination viability of the sampled seeds; analyzing the tissue samples for the presence or absence of a genetic sequence associated with at least one desired trait; based on the analysis of the tissue samples, cultivating plants from the sampled seeds that either possess or lack the genetic sequence associated with the at least one desired trait; creating a parental cross using at least one of the cultivated plants; and selecting seeds from the parental cross and cultivating offspring of the parental cross using the selected seeds.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: David Butruille, Kevin L. Deppermann, Stanton Dotson, Sam Eathington, Heather Forbes, Michael W. Petersen, Bruce Schnicker, John Tamulonis
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Patent number: 11006594Abstract: The present disclosure concerns triploid hybrid watermelon plants characterized by a tolerance to powdery mildew (PM) and capable of producing seedless fruits with a total soluble solid (TSS) in the range of 10% to 13%, and a red fruit flesh. In some embodiments, the triploid plants are resistant to at least one of PM1 and PM2 races. The present disclosure also concerns seeds of said triploid watermelon plant, and any progeny of such plant. Further provided by the present disclosure is a diploid watermelon line having tolerance to PM and being capable of pollinating a tetraploid watermelon to produce a triploid hybrid, as well as the tetraploid watermelon and methods of producing said triploid plant from said diploid and tetraploid plants.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2015Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: ORIGENE SEEDS LTD.Inventor: Eyal A. Vardi
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Patent number: 11006595Abstract: The herbicide-tolerant rice cultivar designated ‘CL153’ and its hybrids and derivatives are disclosed. CL153 is a novel, herbicide-resistant, high yielding, early maturing, semidwarf, long-grain rice cultivar with excellent grain yield, good grain quality, and produces plans with very good resistance to blast disease. This invention also pertains to methods for producing a hybrid or new variety by crossing the rice variety ‘CL153’ with another rice line, one or more times. This invention allows for single-gene converted plants of ‘CL153.’ This invention also provides regenerable cells for use in tissue culture of rice plant ‘CL153.’ The present invention provides a method for controlling weeds in the vicinity of rice.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeInventor: Steven D. Linscombe
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Patent number: 11006596Abstract: A rice cultivar designated L-208 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar L-208, to the plants of rice L-208 and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar L-208 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 L-208, to methods for producing other rice cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from rice cultivar L-208 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 L-208 with another rice cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: California Cooperative Rice Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Virgilio Cedro Andaya, Farman Jodari, Shyamal Krishna Talukder, Teresa Bermejo De Leon, Cynthia Bato Andaya, Kent Scheidel McKenzie
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Patent number: 11006597Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH2013MW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH2013MW with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH2013MW with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2013MW include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH2013MW or a locus conversion of PH2013MW with another sorghum variety are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Hugo Zorrilla
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Patent number: 11006598Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated 2PAFL94R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety 2PAFL94R with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety 2PAFL94R with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 2PAFL94R include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety 2PAFL94R or a locus conversion of 2PAFL94R with another sorghum variety are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Maria Laura Mayor
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Patent number: 11006599Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH3126MW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH3126MW with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH3126MW with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH3126MW include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH3126MW or a locus conversion of PH3126MW with another sorghum variety are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Roger Monk
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Patent number: 11006600Abstract: The herbicide-tolerant rice cultivar designated ‘CL272’ and its hybrids and derivatives are disclosed. CL272 is a novel, herbicide-resistant, early maturing, semidwarf, medium-grain rice cultivar with improved yield and improved disease resistance. This invention also pertains to methods for producing a hybrid or new variety by crossing the rice variety ‘CL272’ with another rice line, one or more times. This invention allows for single-gene converted plants of ‘CL272.’ This invention also provides regenerable cells for use in tissue culture of rice plant ‘CL272.’ The present invention provides a method for treating rice.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeInventor: Steven D. Linscombe
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Patent number: 11006601Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 8MMDD2069 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 8MMDD2069 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 8MMDD2069 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 8MMDD2069 or a locus conversion of 8MMDD2069 with another maize variety.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Jerry R Rice, David Uhr
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Patent number: 11006602Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072946. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072946. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072946 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072946 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventor: Christiana E. Wiebbecke
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Patent number: 11006603Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072287. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072287. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072287 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072287 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: David L. Price, Jeffrey M. Tyler
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Patent number: 11006604Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 82431018 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 82431018, to the plants of soybean cultivar 82431018, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 82431018, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 82431018. 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 82431018. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82431018, 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 82431018 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 11006605Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 84410120 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 84410120, to the plants of soybean cultivar 84410120, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 84410120, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 84410120. 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 84410120. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 84410120, 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 84410120 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 11006606Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 81201100 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81201100, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81201100, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81201100, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81201100. 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 81201100. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81201100, 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 81201100 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 11006607Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 80462534 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 80462534, to the plants of soybean cultivar 80462534, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 80462534, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 80462534. 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 80462534. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 80462534, 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 80462534 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.Inventor: Justin T. Mason
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Patent number: 11006608Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX4A62W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX4A62W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX4A62W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX4A62W3FE 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 PX4A62W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4A62W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Phytogen Seed Company, LLCInventors: Mustafa G. McPherson, Joel F. Mahill
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Patent number: 11006609Abstract: A pet privy system is provided that is compact for shipping, and can be easily and quickly assembled by an owner. The system includes a cloth enclosure that has sidewalls and a top. A frame assembly supports the cloth enclosure, and includes a top frame, first and second side frames connected to the top frame, and cross-members that are connected between opposite sides of the first and second side frames from the top frame. A removable pan having a length and a width is provided, with the length being less than a distance between the first and second side frames. The pan is slideable between the first and second side frames. An inner guard wall is also provided having two sides and a back that are connected together and located inside the frame assembly and are adapted to be located between the sidewalls of the cloth enclosure and the removable pan.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Vermont Juvenile Furniture Mfg., Inc.Inventors: Kristen Jakubowski, Chris Jakubowski, Todd Jakubowski
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Patent number: 11006610Abstract: A pet carrier including a top portion; a bottom portion secured to the top portion and including a front wall having an upper edge, extending along an entirety of an upper side of the front wall from a first side to a second side, having a first portion proximate the first side and extending perpendicular thereto, a second portion adjoining the first portion and extending perpendicular thereto toward a floor of the bottom portion, a third portion adjoining the second portion and extending perpendicular thereto, a fourth portion adjoining the third portion and extending perpendicular thereto away from the floor of the bottom portion and opposing the second portion, and a fifth portion proximate the second side, adjoining the fourth portion and extending perpendicular thereto; and a first door carried between the second portion and fourth portion of the upper edge of the front wall of the bottom portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Nathan Christian
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Patent number: 11006611Abstract: An apparatus for improving the safety of a pet during travel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body. The body includes a base, a wedge, and a back support. The wedge is positioned along the base. The wedge includes a top end elevated above the base and an inclined surface for supporting torso portions of the pet during travel. The back support is positioned along the base and configured to support a rear portion of the pet during travel. The apparatus may include a restraint system. The restraint system may include a harness which may engage with a portion of the base and may also engage with other portions of the pet. The apparatus may further include a strap assembly coupled to the base which may define at least one strap end for engaging with an anchor point of a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Jason Edwards
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Patent number: 11006612Abstract: An adjustable vehicle pet platform assembly and method of use prevents inadvertent or intentional activation of an air bag sensor incorporated in a seat portion of a vehicle seat by supporting the pet on a platform body. The platform body extends and retracts longitudinally to accommodate variously sized pets. The platform body is suspended in a spaced-apart disposition from the seat portion. A length and angle-adjustable front leg support elevates the platform body above the seat portion from the floor surface of vehicle. An angle-adjustable rear leg support supports the platform body from the rear portion of the seat.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Scott Andrew Ryan
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Patent number: 11006613Abstract: Disclosed is a system for treating dairy livestock having fore legs and hind legs, wherein the system comprises a milking parlor ramp, livestock stalls positioned along at least part of the milking parlor ramp, wherein each stall is configured to contain one dairy livestock, at least one vertical upright teat cup holder comprising teat cups and a mobile unit. The mobile unit comprises equipment for treating livestock and a processor, where the mobile unit is configured to travel between the fore legs and hind legs of the dairy livestock on the milking parlor ramp and use the equipment to perform at least one action related to a treatment of the dairy livestock. Also disclosed is that the equipment includes an arm configured to withdraw the teat cups from the vertical upright teat cup holder and connect them to the dairy livestock.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Afimilk Agricultural Cooperative Ltd.Inventors: Niv Pinsky, Efraim Garti, Doron Shalem, Adar Shachar, Haviv Amnon
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Patent number: 11006614Abstract: The smart pet feeder includes a housing, and a grain storage component arranged in an upper part of the housing, a driving component arranged in a middle part of the housing and a throwing component arranged in a lower part of the housing; a rotating component is arranged in the housing, and the rotating component has a supporting column, the upper part of the supporting column is provided with a wheel, the lower part of the supporting column is provided with a driving gear, the bottom end of the supporting column is provided with a cam; the upper part is extended into the grain storage component, and the wheel is contained in the grain storage component; the driving gear is rotatably connected with the driving component, the cam is connected with the throwing component in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventors: Silong Chen, Yunhao Chen
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Patent number: 11006615Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multifunctional pet feeding cart, including a body assembly, a feeding assembly, a multifunctional control assembly, a drive assembly, and a camera assembly. The feeding assembly, the multifunctional control assembly, the drive assembly, and the camera assembly are disposed inside the body assembly, and the multifunctional control assembly is respectively and electrically connected with the feeding assembly, the drive assembly, and the camera assembly. The multifunctional control assembly includes a multifunctional module and an identification module. The multifunctional module is electrically connected with the identification module. The multifunctional control module includes a control mainboard, a battery, a power switch, a feeding circuit board, a card slot, and a charging connector. The battery, the power switch, the feeding circuit board, the card slot, and the charging connector are electrically connected with the control mainboard.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: SHENZHEN LEBEN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Xun Xu, Zhiping Liu
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Patent number: 11006616Abstract: An enrichment system and method for animals in captivity is disclosed. Generally speaking, the system includes an automated dispenser and a plurality of tokens to be placed about an animal enclosure. The dispenser includes a suitable housing, a reservoir for containing animal-suitable rewards, a token receptacle, a reward output connected to the reservoir, and a mechanism for releasing animal-suitable rewards from the reservoir into the reward output when tokens are deposited into the receptacle. The mechanism for releasing animal suitable rewards is activated by the deposit of a token in the token receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: WildThinkInventors: Nicholas Naitove, Emily Cain
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Patent number: 11006617Abstract: A system for determining the gender and/or fertility status of avian eggs including a sampling apparatus and an electromagnetic radiation transmitter and detector. In certain embodiments, the transmitter operates in the terahertz range. The sampling apparatus can be coupled to an avian egg. The sampling apparatus includes a vacuum source, a gas collection device, and a membrane that can be positioned in the passageway coupling the vacuum source to the gas collection device. The membrane is capable of capturing volatile organic compounds. The sampling apparatus applies a vacuum from the vacuum source to the gas proximate to the avian egg and directs the gas captured from the vicinity of the egg toward the membrane. Subsequently, the membrane is positioned within the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter, generating a spectrum which can be analyzed to determine whether the egg is fertile or infertile, and if fertile, whether the egg is male or female.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: NOVATRANS GROUP S.A.Inventors: Paul Knepper, Matthew O'Hayer, Jonathan Hoopes, Eran Gabbai
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Patent number: 11006618Abstract: A reduced-weight poultry cage is used in conjunction with a reduced-weight trailer to transport live poultry for maximizing the poundage of poultry being transported while reducing the number of trips and fuel expenses. The poultry cage includes a combination of aluminum and plastic elements that reduce cage weight, provide for nesting of cages in stacks as well as easy replacement of failed parts. Furthermore, a drop-deck aluminum trailer with a reduced floor and guide rail alignment stops allows for a durable yet lightweight trailer that can haul a plurality of stacks of these poultry cages, thereby maximizing cubic feet availability while being compliant with various road and bridge laws.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: W.A. Crider, Jr.
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Patent number: 11006619Abstract: An aquatic biofiltration system where invertebrate aquatic filtering organisms in the form of tunicates filter free-floating particulates in a water volume is disclosed. The system provides a habitat for tunicates with at least one residence device (5, 6) adapted to be arranged in a water volume, and a collection system (7) adapted to collect expelled solids from the tunicates. A biofiltration method for filtering particulates from a volume of water is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Hans Gude Gudesen
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Patent number: 11006620Abstract: The invention concerns a gallinacean embryo in which cancer cells have been grafted within the embryo tissue, characterised in that the embryo is at a developmental stage between the HH10 and HH25 stages at the time of the grafting, wherein said cancer cells are not neuroblastoma cells and said cells form tumors inside the embryo.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignees: UNIVERSITE CLAUDE BERNARD LYON 1, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE—CNRSInventors: Valerie Castellani-Lincontang, Celine Delloye-Bourgeois
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Patent number: 11006621Abstract: A glue trap for trapping vermin has a base flap and a cover flap formed by folding a cardboard sheet to create a folding hinge. At least one slot is formed in the cover flap at or near the fold line. A target surface of non-drying adhesive is installed on or over the upper surface of the base flap. Optionally, a target surface of non-drying adhesive is installed on or over the upper surface of the cover flap. In one embodiment, a tilt trigger having a bent angle shape has its first arm appended to the target and its second arm inserted into the slot opening of the cover flap, and in contact with the rear surface of the cover flap. The trap is installed with the base flap over a horizontal support surface and the cover flap disposed at an angle thereto and preferably in contact with a vertical surface, such as a wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventors: Michael J. Gehret, Paul M. Gehret, Frank M. Lesniak
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Patent number: 11006622Abstract: Pest-management apparatuses (e.g., stations), such as, for example, that can configured to permit a rodent to enter and retrieve a bait and/or become trapped (e.g., adhesive or a snap-trap).Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: VM PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Eric Snell, Ethan Vickery, Larry Covington
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Patent number: 11006623Abstract: A tray for a bait station, the tray for holding rodent bait or a rodent trap, where the rodent bait station has a base with a hinged cover which is lockable to the base to define an interior volume which can receive a ballast weight of three to twenty-four pounds which biases a floor of the base against a support surface. The station has at least two rodent access openings and upward leading ramps, the ramps leading to and being overlain by a landing which forms a portion of the tray and which allows a rodent to pass onto a tray proper which contains the bait or trap. The opening, ramps, and landing are such that a rodent can move freely within the interior volume so as to access the bait or rodent trap on the tray.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Bell Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: James R. Walsh, Daniel C. Johnson
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Patent number: 11006624Abstract: A support apparatus for a smoking animal lure comprises a tubular body that surrounds and shields the smoking animal lure, a support structure to hold the smoking animal lure in the tubular body, and a structure to attach a cord to suspend the support apparatus. This apparatus allows for the retrieval and replacement of the smoking animal lure with minimal unwanted movement and noise.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventors: Timothy Francis Slangan, William James Holeva, Daniel Joseph Holeva
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Patent number: 11006625Abstract: A base for supporting a hunting blind includes a plurality of outer frame members connected to one another to form an outer frame, at least one floor panel positioned on a top surface of the outer frame, and at least one of the floor panels defining at least one aperture to receive a storage bin. A plurality of support members may be configured to support the outer frame, the support members being configured for insertion into a ground surface. A height of each support member relative to the ground surface may be adjustable to provide a level position for the outer frame.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Under Blind, Inc.Inventors: Christopher J. Litwin, Karl William Weiss, Chika Fujii-Litwin, Jeffrey Arthur Evans
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Patent number: 11006626Abstract: This invention is related to a compound with the structural formula (I) wherein, R1, and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl and is preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of CH2NHR9, C(?O)YR10, —CH2OHType: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Sulfateq B.V.Inventors: Adrianus Cornelis Van Der Graaf, Andre Heeres, Johannes Paulus Gerardus Seerden
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Patent number: 11006627Abstract: The invention concerns a suspension concentrate comprising, expressed by weight based on the total weight of the composition: a) 40 to 80% particles of dodecylguanidine or an acid salt of dodecylguanidine of the structure (1), wherein X represents an acid residue of a monocarboxylic, dicarboxylic or a mineral acid, b) 0 to 10% of an anti-freeze compound, c) 1 to 10% of a wetting agent and/or d) a dispersing agent, e) 0 to 5% of an antifoaming agent, f) remainder water characterized in that, the median diameter of the particles (d50) is at least 7 ?m and below 40 ?m; and its use for the treatment of a fungicidal disease on crops or ornamental plants.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: ARYSTA LIFESCIENCE BENELUX SPRLInventor: Alan Pirotte
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Patent number: 11006628Abstract: Techniques regarding chemical compounds with antimicrobial functionality are provided. For example, one or more embodiments describe herein can comprise a monomer that can comprise a molecular backbone. The molecular backbone can comprise a bis(urea)guanidinium structure covalently bonded to a functional group, which can comprise a radical. Also, the monomer can have supramolecular assembly functionality.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignees: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCHInventors: Mareva B. Fevre, James L. Hedrick, Nathaniel H. Park, Victoria A. Piunova, Pang Kern Jeremy Tan, Yi Yan Yang
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Patent number: 11006629Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial, disinfecting, and wound healing compositions and methods for producing and using the same. The compositions may comprise one or more of a peracid, a hydroperoxide, a bis(hydroperoxide), or an epoxide.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: ARMIS BIOPHARMA, INC.Inventors: Ed Neas, Scott Noblitt