Patents Issued in July 6, 2021
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Patent number: RE48623Abstract: A viscous clutch (20) includes a housing assembly (28), a rotor assembly (26), a reservoir (38) to hold a supply of a shear fluid, a working chamber (40) operatively positioned between the housing assembly and the rotor assembly, and a fluid return bore (26-1B) that optionally extends radially through at least an outer diameter portion of the rotor assembly to the working chamber. Selective introduction of the shear fluid to the working chamber facilitates selective torque transmission between the housing assembly and the rotor assembly. The fluid return bore can form at least a portion of a fluid return path (50) from the working chamber to the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: HORTON, INC.Inventors: Thomas Schmidt, Bastian Brand, Scott Miller
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Patent number: RE48624Abstract: An event data recorder (EDR) is configured to operate in a driving mode and a parking mode. In the driving mode, the EDR is configured to perform high quality video recording using an image-capturing circuit. In the parking mode, the EDR is configured to periodically activate the image-capturing circuit for event detection and start to perform low quality video recording after detecting a specific event.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: PIXART IMAGING INC.Inventors: En-Feng Hsu, Ming-Tsan Kao
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Patent number: RE48625Abstract: One aspect relates to a memory circuit that has a programmable non-volatile memory (NVM) cell configured to generate an NVM output signal indicative of a program state of the NVM cell and to configure a volatile output based on the program state of the NVM cell. The NVM cell comprises a first anti-fuse device, a first select device connected in series with the first anti-fuse device at a first node, and a first pass device. The memory circuit also may have a programmable (independently of the NVM cell) volatile memory (VM) cell configured to receive the NVM output signal at a VM input node and to generate a VM output signal indicative of the program state of the VM cell. The NVM cell may have two NV elements that are separately programmable and are separately selectable via separate access transistors to drive the VM input node.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Lattice Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Ronald L Cline, Stewart G. Logie
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Patent number: RE48626Abstract: A bicycle crank arm apparatus comprises a crank arm having a crank axle mounting portion and a pedal mounting portion. A circuit-mounting structure is disposed between the crank axle mounting portion and the pedal mounting portion, wherein the circuit-mounting structure is configured to detachably mount a measurement board. When a measurement board is mounted to the circuit-mounting structure, the resulting combination forms a bicycle input force processing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Shimano, Inc.Inventor: Toshio Tetsuka
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Patent number: RE48627Abstract: A digital broadcast transmitting/receiving system and a method for processing data are disclosed. The method for processing data may enhance the receiving performance of the receiving system by performing additional coding and multiplexing processes on the traffic information data and transmitting the processed data. Thus, robustness is provided to the traffic information data, thereby enabling the data to respond strongly against the channel environment which is always under constant and vast change.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Jin Pil Kim, Young In Kim, Ho Taek Hong, In Hwan Choi, Kook Yeon Kwak, Hyoung Gon Lee, Byoung Gill Kim, Jin Woo Kim, Won Gyu Song, Jong Moon Kim
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Patent number: RE48628Abstract: A method for transmitting information data by using a Reed-Muller coding scheme in a wireless communication system is disclosed. The method includes configuring a number of resource elements for transmitting the information data; dividing the information data to first information data and second information data if a bit size O of the information data is equal to or larger than a predetermined number; applying RM coding on each of the first information data and the second information data; concatenating the coded first information data and the coded second information data, and transmitting the concatenated data by using the predetermined number of resource elements, wherein a minimum value Q?min for the number of resource elements is defined by a sum of a minimum value Q?min_1 for the number of resource elements corresponding to the first information data and a minimum value Q?min_2 for the number of resource elements corresponding to the second information data.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Jiwoong Jang, Moonil Lee, Jaehoon Chung, Seunghee Han, Hyunsoo Ko
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Patent number: RE48629Abstract: A network device for generating an expanded long training sequence with a minimal peak-to-average ratio. The network device includes a signal generating circuit for generating the expanded long training sequence. The network device also includes an Inverse Fourier Transform for processing the expanded long training sequence from the signal generating circuit and producing an optimal expanded long training sequence with a minimal peak-to-average ratio. The expanded long training sequence and the optimal expanded long training sequence are stored on more than 52 sub-carriers.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Bell Northern Research, LLCInventors: Jason Alexander Trachewsky, Rajendra T. Moorti
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Patent number: RE48630Abstract: Disaggregated resources distributed among resource nodes provide access to resource consumers by offering resource node information to the resource consumers. Resource node information supplied by each individual resource node comprises incomplete information with respect to the complete disaggregated resource. Resource consumers collect resource node information to create maps of the disaggregated resource, ensure coherency, or manage the disaggregated resource.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: RATEZE REMOTE MGMT. L.L.C.Inventors: Thomas Earl Ludwig, Mark Adams
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Patent number: RE48631Abstract: A method and system for providing selective protection of data exchanged between user equipment (UE) and network is disclosed. The selective protection is applied to a packet, a bearer or an access point name for secure exchange of data between the UE and the network. The network decides to apply selective protection based on configuration of network, configuration of UE, load in the network, battery power availability of UE, type of application running on UE. Further, the UE can request for selective protection based on the type of application running on UE and the battery level availability of the UE. The selective protection is either enabled or disabled dynamically by the network. Further, various mechanisms for applying selective protection for each bearer, each packet and each Access Point Name (APN) are disclosed. Additionally, the method for identifying a secured and a non secured bearer has also been disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sudhir Kumar Baghel, Anil Agiwal, Rajavelsamy Rajadurai
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Patent number: RE48632Abstract: An apparatus is provided for decoding last position information indicating a horizontal position and a vertical position of a last non-zero coefficient in a predetermined order within a current block to be decoded, the current block being included in a picture and including a plurality of coefficients. The apparatus includes one or more processors, a communication unit, and storage coupled to the one or more processors and the communication unit. The communication unit is configured to transmit a request for a bitstream to an external system, and receive the bitstream from the external system. The one or more processors are configured to obtain the bitstream, perform first arithmetic decoding, perform second arithmetic decoding, derive a horizontal component of the last position information, and derive a vertical component of the last position. A system for decoding and a displaying method are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: SUN PATENT TRUSTInventors: Hisao Sasai, Takahiro Nishi, Youji Shibahara, Toshiyasu Sugio, Kyoko Tanikawa, Toru Matsunobu, Kengo Terada
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Patent number: RE48633Abstract: A unified system of programming communication. The system encompasses the prior art (television, radio, broadcast hardcopy, computer communications, etc.) and new user specific mass media. Within the unified system, parallel processing computer systems, each having an input (e.g., 77) controlling a plurality of computers (e.g., 205), generate and output user information at receiver stations. Under broadcast control, local computers (73, 205), combine user information selectively into prior art communications to exhibit personalized mass media programming at video monitors (202), speakers (263), printers (221), etc. At intermediate transmission stations (e.g., cable television stations), signals in network broadcasts and from local inputs (74, 77, 97, 98) cause control processors (71) and computers (73) to selectively automate connection and operation of receivers (53), recorder/players (76), computers (73), generators (82), strippers (81), etc.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Personalized Media Communications LLCInventors: John Christopher Harvey, James William Cuddihy
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Patent number: RE48634Abstract: An apparatus for adapting hyper cells in response to changing conditions of a cellular network is disclosed. During operation, the apparatus collects data regarding network conditions of the cellular network. In accordance with the collected network condition data, the apparatus changes an association of a transmit point from a second cell ID of a second hyper cell to a first cell ID of a first hyper cell. Virtual data channels, broadcast common control channel and virtual dedicated control channel, transmit point optimization, UE-centric channel sounding and measurement, and single frequency network synchronization are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jianglei Ma, Peiying Zhu, Wen Tong
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Patent number: 11051442Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Michael George Kovach, Tracey Duane Meiners, Dean Alan Knobloch, Gaylen James Kromminga, Gregory S. Smart
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Patent number: 11051443Abstract: The present invention discloses methods and devices for a germination profile indicator based on conductivity including: utilizing a target-profile correlation of a target profile of an API from a plant seed to a target germination stage, the target profile includes identifying characteristics of chemical components, and wherein the target germination stage relates to a progress of a seed-germination process of the target profile; utilizing a process-profile correlation of germination-process profiles during the seed-germination process to respective process germination stages, wherein each germination-process profile relates to extracted seed material during the respective process germination stage; comparing characteristics of the target profile to corresponding features in the germination-process profiles; selecting an optimal state of the respective process germination stage to maximize an API quantity; and cross-correlating the optimal state to a conductivity range for the seed in a soak water within a gType: GrantFiled: December 25, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Se-cure Pharmaceuticals LtdInventor: Ron Gutterman
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Patent number: 11051444Abstract: A seed activation system includes a shattering layer applied to an outer surface of a seed. The shattering layer forms a water-resistant coating around the seed that prevents the seed from germinating. An activation mechanism for transmitting electromagnetic energy is provided such that the shattering layer is compromised to break the water-resistant coating. The seed is then able to receive water and germinate. A seed activation method includes applying a shattering layer to an outer surface of a seed. The shattering layer forms a water-resistant coating around the seed that prevents the seed from germinating. The method further includes planting the seed in a soil, selecting an activation time, and activating the seed at the activation time by transmitting electromagnetic energy into the soil such that the shattering layer is compromised thereby breaking the water-resistant coating. The seed is then able to receive water for germinating.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: Miles Mitchell
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Patent number: 11051445Abstract: A seeding machine for a row unit includes a rotatable seed disk with a plurality of apertures through which an air pressure differential is applicable to retain seed thereon. A seed delivery apparatus includes an elongated housing having a first opening through which seed is received, a second opening through which seed exits, and an elongated interior chamber. The seed delivery apparatus further includes a first pulley, a second pulley, and an endless member driven by the first pulley and/or the second pulley. The endless member is movable within the elongated interior chamber to receive seed from the first opening and convey seed to the second opening. The endless member is further positioned to sweep across a portion of the seed disk, which is controllable to angularly accelerate cooperatively with movement of the endless member to facilitate movement of a retained seed by the endless member from the seed disk.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: Cary S. Hubner, Elijah B. Garner, James R. Peterson, Nathan A. Mariman, Dnyanesh Dhobale
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Patent number: 11051446Abstract: In one aspect, a method is disclosed for adjusting a seed depth associated with depositing a seed within a furrow in a field during a planting operation of an agricultural implement. The method may include sensing, by a computing device, a seed depth parameter indicative of a seed depth of the seed relative to a ground surface of the field; comparing, by the computing device, the seed depth parameter to a target seed depth parameter, the target seed depth parameter describing a target seed depth; and initiating, by the computing device, a control action configured to adjust the seed depth parameter towards the target seed depth parameter.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventor: Ivan Antich
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Patent number: 11051447Abstract: An air seeding system and method includes a manifold mounted across a plurality of row planter units. Electric motors are mounted on the manifold and are operatively connected to the seed meters. A microprocessor or controller adjusts the speed of the motors in response to field data input so as to adjust the rate of seed dispensement to achieve desired plant population. The motor speeds can be adjusted on the fly, without stopping the air seeder. The system senses ground speed, senses the raised and lowered positioned of the row planter units, and senses any blockage of the row planter units. The motors eliminate the need for a ground drive wheel.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: AG MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Rusty Kordick
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Patent number: 11051448Abstract: A method to reduce bag rupture in an agricultural spray dispensed from a nozzle is disclosed. The method comprises dispensing the agricultural spray from the nozzle. The agricultural spray comprises water, at least one polymer, and at least one perforation-aid type adjuvant. The agricultural spray exhibits fewer fine droplets exhibiting a diameter less than about 150 ?m formed via the bag rupture approach to droplet formation.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: WINFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Daniel Bissell, Lee Boles, Andrea Clark
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Patent number: 11051449Abstract: A lawnmower cutting deck (1) is disclosed, wherein the cutting deck (1) is configured to be moved in a forward direction (d1) over a ground surface (5) to cut grass. The cutting deck (1) comprises at least a first cutter shaft (7.1) and at least one cutting unit (9) arranged on the first cutter shaft (7.1). The first cutter shaft (7.1) is configured to rotate around a first rotational axis (ax1) extending substantially parallel to the ground surface (5) to rotate the at least one cutting unit (9) in a first rotational plane (p1). The first rotational plane (p1) is angled in relation to the forward direction (d1). The present disclosure further relates to a lawnmower (3, 3?) comprising a lawnmower cutting deck (1) and a method (100) of mowing a lawn.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: HUSQVARNA ABInventors: Rickard Bergh, Willy Olofsson
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Patent number: 11051450Abstract: A walk reel mower has a traction frame that carries a rotatable cutting reel that pushes grass against a bedknife for cutting the grass. A handle assembly extends rearwardly and upwardly from the traction frame. The handle assembly carries a handle that is gripped by a user to operate the mower as the user walks on the ground behind the traction frame. The handle assembly has upper and lower portions that have a telescopic connection to one another to adjust the height of the handle above the ground to accommodate users of different heights.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: The Toro CompanyInventors: Gerald E. Goman, Nicholas J. Sirek
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Patent number: 11051451Abstract: A cutting blade replacement jig for replacing a cutting blade of a utility unit, the cutting blade being attached to a peripheral edge part of a disk by a first fastening member and a second fastening member fastened to the first fastening member, the first fastening member passing through a disk through hole formed in the peripheral edge part and a cutting blade through hole formed in the cutting blade. The cutting blade replacement jig includes: a fastening member holder configured to hold the second fastening member; and a cutting blade holder configured to hold the cutting blade on the second fasting member held in the fastening member holder in a state where a center line of the cutting blade through hole and a center line of the second fasting member are aligned.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hideshi Sasaki, Koji Kasai
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Patent number: 11051452Abstract: A method for operating an agricultural vehicle. The method includes an initial step of providing the agricultural vehicle which includes a feeder housing and a header. The header includes at least one row unit, which has a pair of deck plates, and a deck plate adjustment system. The deck plate adjustment system includes at least one actuator connected to the deck plates, an electronic control unit operably connected to the at least one actuator, and at least one sensor. The method includes the further steps of pivoting the feeder housing to raise the header, sending, by the at least one sensor, a signal to the electronic control unit, and cycling the deck plates, by the electronic control unit actuating the at least one actuator to move the deck plates, for removing a buildup of material on the deck plates.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Brett Gutknecht, Dan L. Garland, Jonathan E. Ricketts
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Patent number: 11051453Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventor: Jeffrey C. Trowbridge
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Patent number: 11051454Abstract: A binding material for binding a bale of crop material has bale identification tags used to identify properties of the bale that is bound by the binding material. The binding material includes at least one strand of a non-identifying filament and one strand of an identifying filament incorporating the identification tags, wherein the identifying filament is formed as a continuous identification element comprising a resonant material incorporated into the identifying filament during a production process.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: AGCO CorporationInventors: Kevin J. Hamilton, Emmanuel Regis Magisson, Daniel Soldan
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Patent number: 11051455Abstract: An agricultural baler including a movable density door; a fluid cylinder for moving the density door and including a fluid chamber and a piston disposed in the fluid chamber having piston and rod sides, and a cylinder rod coupled to the piston on the rod side; a fluid supply circuit for suppling working fluid to the fluid cylinder, the fluid supply circuit selectively connectable to the fluid cylinder such that, in a first fluid supply mode, the fluid supply circuit is connected to the fluid cylinder to supply working fluid to only one side of the fluid chamber and that, in a second fluid supply mode, the fluid supply circuit is connected to the fluid cylinder to supply working fluid to both the piston and rod sides of the fluid chamber. A control unit configured to: receive density-data; determine a supply-mode-control-signal; and provide the supply-mode-control-signal to the fluid supply circuit.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLCInventors: Sven Monbaliu, Olivier Helewaut, Lynn Derynck, Yves Loosfelt
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Patent number: 11051456Abstract: A bale holder is actuated to hold a bale in a lift gate of a baler. Lift gate actuators are then actuated to lift the gate, while it is holding the bale. A gate position sensor senses the position of the lift gate, and a force detector detects a force that is used in order to support the gate in the detected position. Bale weight generation logic then generates a bale weight based on the sensed lift gate position and the detected force. A control signal is generated based on the bale weight.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Charles S. Sloan, Daniel E. Derscheid, Stephen E. O'Brien
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Patent number: 11051457Abstract: In one embodiment, a variable width twine disc assembly, comprising: a fixed assembly comprising a first disc (24) having notches spaced along a periphery of the first disc (24) and a shaft (28); and a second disc (22) having notches spaced along a periphery of the second disc (22) and configured to be moveably adjusted along the shaft (28).Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: AGCO CorporationInventors: Robert L. Figger, David A. Becker
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Patent number: 11051458Abstract: A high reaching pruning apparatus having an elongated telescoping pole, a foot brace and a hook for grasping a tree limb. The high reaching pruning apparatus has an opening in the hook for receiving a saw blade.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: John Wilson
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Patent number: 11051459Abstract: A control device for horticultural lighting applications which allow for the creation of nearly unlimited color selection while maintaining constant power output across the multiple LED light engines connected to it.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: David John Natarelli
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Patent number: 11051460Abstract: Described herein are biodegradable plant pots comprising an additive such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinyl acetate (PVAC), lime, a wax emulsion, or a combination thereof. The additives may be incorporated into the biodegradable plant pots during production, or impregnated into an additive-free biodegradable plant pot. Also described herein are methods and kits for making a biodegradable plant pot.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Jiffy International ASInventors: Dagfinn Andersen, John Ward, Herald Reiersen
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Patent number: 11051461Abstract: A stackable planter assembly includes a plurality of planting boxes that each has a plurality of planting portions for have plants being planted therein. Each of the planting boxes has a drain that is centrally positioned between each of the planting portions for has water pass therethrough. The planting boxes are stackable on top of each other and having the planting portions on each of the planting boxes being offset with the planting portions on an adjacent one of the planting boxes. A plurality of receivers is each coupled to and extends outwardly from a respective one of the planting boxes. Each of the receivers is aligned with a respective one of the receivers when the planting boxes are stacked on top of each other. A plurality of poles is each extendable through respective ones of the receivers for retaining the plurality of planting boxes on top of each other.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: Erik Kiessling
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Patent number: 11051462Abstract: A stain-proof gardening container having a cap brace including a plurality of grooves, each groove connects to a top edge of one of a corresponding vertically oriented left side panel member, right side panel member and back panel member, a front panel member including a handle, the front panel member attaches to the left side panel member, a floor panel including a well and a plurality of grooves, each groove connects to a bottom edge of one of a corresponding vertically oriented left side panel member, right side panel member and back panel member, a housing frame formed by the cap brace, left side panel member, right side panel member, back panel member, front panel member and floor panel, the housing frame including an interior cavity, a gardening collection receptacle for receiving and storing at least one gardening component, the gardening collection receptacle including an elastic headband located at its top region for installing the gardening collection receptacle in the interior cavity of the housingType: GrantFiled: December 15, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: Beverly Lewis-Malone
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Patent number: 11051463Abstract: A plant growing system includes a base component; and a container disposed on top of the base component. The container includes a container body having a floor surface at a lower end, and a wall having a lower edge coupled to the floor surface and extending upward from the perimeter of the floor surface to an upper edge. A drainage port is disposed through the wall near the lower edge of the wall.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: John Novoselac
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Patent number: 11051464Abstract: A method for reducing nitrate content in leafy vegetable plants, in particular, in salad crops, is provided. In the method, at least one organic osmolyte compound is delivered, in a predetermined amount, to the plant, preferably, a hydroponically cultivated plant. The method advantageously utilizes betaine compounds. Related preparation and uses are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: LUONNONVARAKESKUSInventors: Kari Jokinen, Pirjo Mäkelä
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Patent number: 11051465Abstract: A forestry harvester for delimbing a tree with an angular upper cutter and side cutters while advancing the tree by feed rollers, wherein when the feeding of the tree is stopped due to being incapable of cutting the limbs off, the angle-shaped upper cutter and the side cutters are moved relative to the tree with rotation of the feed rollers stopped to cut off the limbs of the tree therewith. The forestry harvester comprises a feed unit (1 or 100) including a pair of left-hand and right-hand clamp arms (8, 9 or 108, 109) and feed means (20 or 120), a chain saw box (22a) having a power chain saw (22), a delimbing unit (2) including an angle-shaped upper cutter (52) and a pair of cutter arms (26, 26) each having a side cutter (25), guide mechanism for guiding the delimbing unit for forward and rearward movement of the delimbing unit relative to the feed unit, and a hydraulic cylinder (47) actuated to move the delimbing unit (2) toward and away from the feed unit (1 or 100).Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: Ryozo Matsumoto
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Patent number: 11051466Abstract: A pressure compensation member, an irrigation drip emitter, drip lines and methods relating to same, are provided for delivering irrigation water from a supply tube to an emitter outlet at a reduced and relatively constant flow rate. The pressure compensation member being suitable for use in conventional emitters or alternate emitters being provided having either a uniform elastomeric emitter body configuration or a poly-material emitter body utilizing an elastomeric pressure compensation member. Various methods are also disclosed herein relating to the pressure compensation member, emitters and/or drip line using such pressure compensating members and/or emitters.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Rain Bird CorporationInventors: Mark Murphy Ensworth, Mark Richard Edris
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Patent number: 11051467Abstract: A drip emitter sized for insertion into a liquid supply tube and positioned adjacent to a dripping aperture in the tube comprises an emitter body having a convex side configured to internally and adjacently fit the tube and an opposite flat side comprising a regulator, wherein the convex side comprises an outlet chamber configured to be fluidically connected to the dripping aperture; a membrane covering at least the regulator; a cover provided with a liquid intake having a filter, wherein the cover is configured to envelop the emitter body except of most of said convex side; and a locking mechanism connecting the flat side and an inner surface of the cover that is adjacent to the flat side so as to join the cover to the emitter body, wherein the membrane is retained therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Amirim Products Development & Patents Ltd.Inventor: Amir Cohen
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Patent number: 11051468Abstract: A hydrophonic planter for growing plants, comprising one or more growing cups filled with growing bed substrate, one or more dry tubes attached to a bottom side of the growing cup(s) where the dry tube(s) is mechanically coupled to a container containing nutrient solution, one or more water pumps driving a sprinkle of the nutrient solution through water pipes into the growing cup(s), a controller controlling operation of the water pump(s) and a communication component electronically coupled to the controller for communicating with one or more remote devices to transfer data between the controller and the remote device(s). Wherein the sprinkle flows over roots of one or more plants planted in the growing cup(s). A residue of the sprinkle flows through one or more holes located at the bottom side of the growing cup(s) and through the dry tube(s) to be accumulated at the bottom of the dry tube(s).Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: EZinGrow Ltd.Inventors: Amir Kariv, Tomer Cohen
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Patent number: 11051469Abstract: A breeding method of a polyploid rice photo-thermo-sensitive genetic male sterile line includes determining a diploid rice line with photo-thermo-sensitive genetic male sterility or PMeS characteristic as a parent; carrying out hybridization on a diploid photo-thermo-sensitive genetic male sterile line and a diploid PMeS gene line, carrying out doubling culture on a young ear of a hybrid plant into a hybrid tetraploid; back-crossing the hybrid tetraploid with a tetraploid photo-thermo-sensitive genetic male sterile line; selecting a tetraploid male sterile plants from the back-crossed progeny, self-crossing during a low-temperature and short-day fertile period, and then carrying out composite hybridization with another tetraploid rice line having PMeS gene; selecting tetraploid male sterile plants, and detecting the stability of tetraploid male sterile plants after multiple generations of continuous self-crossing; and determining the stable and consistent tetraploid rice sterile line as the polyploid rice phoType: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignees: WUHAN POLYPLOID BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD, HUBEI UNIVERSITYInventors: Detian Cai, Xianhua Zhang, Zhaojian Song, Wei Wang, Yuhua Liu, Yuchi He
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Patent number: 11051470Abstract: A novel canola variety designated N00655 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a canola plant that comprise crossing canola variety N00655 with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into N00655 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 N00655 or a locus conversion of N00655 with another canola variety.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: Igor Falak
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Patent number: 11051471Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated 2PYFG43 and seed, plants, plant parts and plant cells thereof are provided. Methods for producing a sorghum plant comprise crossing sorghum variety 2PYFG43 with another sorghum plant. Sorghum variety 2PYFG43, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of sorghum variety 2PYFG43 are provided. Methods for producing a sorghum plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into sorghum variety 2PYFG43 include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. The sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced thereby are described.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: Maria Laura Mayor
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Patent number: 11051472Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13N187W 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 X13N187W with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N187W through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N187W, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N187W are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N187W and methods of using maize variety X13N187W are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventor: Ronald J Haarmann
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Patent number: 11051473Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated DWFA4651ZL, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line DWFA4651ZL with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line DWFA4651ZL, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line DWFA4651ZL, and plants produced according to these methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Duane Paul Wolf
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Patent number: 11051474Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated GNFA6657ZL, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line GNFA6657ZL with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line GNFA6657ZL, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line GNFA6657ZL, and plants produced according to these methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Glenn Hile
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Patent number: 11051475Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated HID4323, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line HID4323 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line HID4323, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line HID4323, and plants produced according to these methods.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventor: Scott Kelly
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Patent number: 11051476Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PVPG40 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PVPG40, cells from soybean variety 5PVPG40, plants of soybean 5PVPG40, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PVPG40. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PVPG40 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PVPG40, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PVPG40, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PVPG40. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PVPG40 are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventors: Andrea Beth Kalvig, Nadia Nikolayevna Krasheninnik
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Patent number: 11051477Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PMFU17 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PMFU17, cells from soybean variety 5PMFU17, plants of soybean 5PMFU17, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PMFU17. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PMFU17 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PMFU17, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PMFU17, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PMFU17. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PMFU17 are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Inventors: Joel Reese Hemingway, John Gerard Van Herk
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Patent number: 11051478Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 2705849 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 2705849, the plants of soybean 2705849, to plant parts of soybean 2705849, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 2705849 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 2705849, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 2705849, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 2705849 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Benson Hill Seeds, Inc.Inventor: Pedro Gonzalez-Portilla
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Patent number: 11051479Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 94140580 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 94140580, to the plants of soybean cultivar 94140580, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 94140580, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 94140580. 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 94140580. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 94140580, 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 94140580 with another soybean cultivar.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: M.S. TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventor: Justin T. Mason