Patents Issued in October 28, 2021
  • Publication number: 20210329824
    Abstract: A hydraulic system for controlling at least one steerable caster wheel of an agricultural machine includes a first actuator having a piston and including an inboard fluid port for supplying fluid to a first side of the piston to move the piston in a first direction, and an outboard fluid port for supplying fluid to a second side of the piston to move the piston in a second direction. A first fluid pressure equalizer is fluidically coupled to the first side actuator and operable to equalize fluid pressure over a period of time between the first side and the second side of the piston of the first side actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: AUSTIN J. KARST, THOMAS D. MORRISON, DAVID V. ROTOLE
  • Publication number: 20210329825
    Abstract: A control system for an agricultural system includes a memory configured to store a path and processing circuitry communicatively coupled to the memory. The processing circuitry is configured to receive feedback indicative of a position of the agricultural system, select a selected swath from a plurality of swaths of the path based on the position, in which each swath of the plurality of swaths includes a respective trigger point, and determine that the position of the agricultural system is within a threshold range of the respective trigger point of the selected swath. The processing circuitry is also configured to output a signal to instruct a component of the agricultural system to perform an operation associated with the respective trigger point of the selected swath in response to determining that the position of the agricultural system is within the threshold range of the respective trigger point of the selected swath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Yaseen Suleman
  • Publication number: 20210329826
    Abstract: Provided herein are processes for the preparation of treated seeds. Generally, the processes described herein include providing a single, solid one-piece body. The single, solid one-piece body has a selected mass and volume. The process further includes reducing the single, solid one-piece body, and contacting the seeds with the seed treatment component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Darrell Allen Basler, Damien Douglas Brewer, Michael Francis Migliazzo, Daniel James Seyer
  • Publication number: 20210329827
    Abstract: A trench closing assembly having an actuator for applying a force to the trench closing assembly in which the force is divided between closing wheels and a press wheel disposed rearward of the closing wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Ian Radtke
  • Publication number: 20210329828
    Abstract: Provided are a material broadcasting device, an unmanned aerial vehicle, and a material broadcasting method. The material broadcasting device includes a material picker, a material receiver, a material feeder, and a controller. The material picker includes a housing having an upper opening and a lower opening; and a material picking wheel located at the lower opening and driven by a driving member to rotate. The upper opening is in communication with a material box. Material picking cavities for accommodating materials are provided on the material picking wheel. The controller is electrically connected to the driving member. The material receiver is located below the material picking wheel and is in communication with the material feeder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Jiahao Su, Shenghua Li
  • Publication number: 20210329829
    Abstract: A seed delivery apparatus having a seed meter configured to entrain seeds on a seed disc and to release said entrained seeds at a seed release location; a seed conveyor having an upper end disposed to receive released seeds from said seed meter and a lower end through which the released seeds are discharged proximate a soil surface; and a loading wheel rotatably disposed at said upper end of said seed conveyor to introduce the released seeds from said seed meter into said seed conveyor, wherein said loading wheel has a plurality of radial fingers with each of said radial fingers having a sinusoidal configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Ian Radtke, Todd Swanson
  • Publication number: 20210329830
    Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic picking and launching seedling device for transplanting machine and method thereof. The device includes a seedling picking mechanism, seedling guiding devices, a box shifting mechanism and seedling separating mechanisms. The seedling picking mechanism is mounted on the box shifting mechanism, the two sets of seedling separating mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the box shifting mechanism, and the seedling guiding device is arranged on the top of the seedling separating mechanism. The box shifting mechanism transports the disc to the seedling picking point, and the seedling picking mechanism moves the picking seedling claws to the seedling picking point to take the seedlings and moves to the seedling launching point to launch the seedlings. The seedling guiding device makes the seedling pot to enter the seedling separating mechanism according to a predetermined trajectory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Jianping HU, Jie PAN, Weizheng FEI, Lvhua HAN
  • Publication number: 20210329831
    Abstract: The invention provides a plug-tray seedling automatic transplanting machine and control method thereof, wherein, said machine comprises a chassis bracket, a planting mechanism, seedling separating mechanisms, seedling guiding devices, a power mechanism, a box shifting mechanism, a seedling picking mechanism. The box shifting mechanism is installed on the chassis bracket, the seedling picking mechanism is installed on the box shifting mechanism, and two sets of seedling separating mechanism are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the box shifting mechanism by the chassis bracket, the seedling guiding device is provided above each set of seedling separating mechanism, and the planting mechanism is provided under each set of seedling separating mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Jianping HU, Jie PAN, Weizheng FEI, Zhaoxia LUO, Lvhua HAN, Deyong YANG, Jing LI
  • Publication number: 20210329832
    Abstract: A mower includes an electric motor, a main machine body, an electronic component, and an operating assembly. The main machine body extends in a forward-backward direction. The operating assembly includes a handle assembly and a first operating member. The handle assembly is rotatably connected to the main machine body and configured to be held to operate the mower to run. The first operating member is rotatably connected to the handle assembly to control a walking state of the mower. The first operating member is formed with a fitting surface fitting with the handle assembly. In response to the first operating member being operated to rotate and approach the handle assembly, the fitting surface is capable of substantially fitting flush with the handle assembly to form a unitary component that is capable of being held.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Toshinari Yamaoka, Fangjie Nie, Yang Nie, Long Li
  • Publication number: 20210329833
    Abstract: A wide area mower with an open-box structure mower deck. The deck has a width from the left to right side of about 72 to 120 inches. The deck's length is about 24 to 70 inches. A left and right front wheel are positioned in front of the deck. The wide mower deck will flex, twist, or bend when one of the left or right wheels travels over uneven terrain while the rest of the mower travels over substantially level terrain. A cutting height adjustment mechanism is provided on the mower that allows an operator to raise or lower an entire left side or an entire right side of the mower deck to a selected cutting height. This is done simply by disengaging a locking mechanism and manipulating a lever on a four-bar linkage attached to each side of the deck and then re-engaging the locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Venture Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy I. Steiner, Jeffrey C. Liggett, Corey Gerber
  • Publication number: 20210329834
    Abstract: A chopper system for a sugarcane harvester comprises a chopper and a timing-adjustment tool. The chopper comprises a first chopper drum mounted for rotation about a first axis of rotation and comprising blades, a second chopper drum mounted for rotation about a second axis of rotation and comprising blades that cooperate with the blades of the first chopper drum to sever sugarcane stalks into billets upon rotation of the first and second chopper drums respectively about the first and second axes of rotation, and a gearbox that coordinates rotation of the first and second chopper drums relative to one another to establish a timing of operation between the blades of the first and second chopper drums. The timing-adjustment tool removably mounts to the chopper to adjust the timing of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: GUY BURCH, MICHAEL L. HALBROOK, JAVIER J. MOSCOSO, PRASHANT M. JUNDALE
  • Publication number: 20210329835
    Abstract: A wide area mower with an open-box structure mower deck. The deck has a width from the left to right side of about 72 to 120 inches. The deck's length is about 24 to 70 inches. A left and right front wheel are positioned in front of the deck. The wide mower deck will flex, twist, or bend when one of the left or right wheels travels over uneven terrain while the rest of the mower travels over substantially level terrain. A cutting height adjustment mechanism is provided on the mower that allows an operator to raise or lower an entire left side or an entire right side of the mower deck to a selected cutting height. This is done simply by disengaging a locking mechanism and manipulating a lever on a four-bar linkage attached to each side of the deck and then re-engaging the locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Venture Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy I. Steiner, Jeffrey C. Liggett, Corey Gerber, Roscoe J. Lehman
  • Publication number: 20210329836
    Abstract: A riding lawn mower includes: a seat; a frame; a mowing element; a deck surrounding and forming a mowing space for accommodating at least part of the mowing element; and a first motor for driving the mowing element to rotate. The first motor includes a rotor assembly including a rotor shaft enabled to rotate about a rotation axis and a stator assembly, a motor housing surrounding and forming an accommodation cavity for accommodating at least part of the stator assembly. The rotor shaft passes through the motor housing in a direction of the rotation axis and is at least partially located outside the motor housing; the deck is provided with a first through hole for the first motor to pass through so that the motor housing is at least partially located in the mowing space. The first motor of the riding lawn mower has a good cooling effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Zhen Wang, Toshinari Yamaoka, Xi Chen, Fan Gao, Dezhong Yang, Lei Wang, Cheng Dai, Qiqi Yin, Zhongning Ding
  • Publication number: 20210329837
    Abstract: Systems and methods for stabilizing a header of a combine harvester are provided. A vertical disturbance signal indicative of a vertical disturbance on the header and a lateral tilt disturbance signal indicative of a lateral tilt disturbance on the header are received from one or more sensors disposed on the header. A compensated vertical displacement value is determined based on the vertical disturbance signal and a compensated lateral tilt displacement value is determined based on the lateral tilt disturbance signal. One or more control signals are transmitted to one or more actuators to vertically displace the header based on the compensated vertical displacement value to compensate for the vertical disturbance and to rotationally displace the header about a pivot joint based on the compensated lateral tilt disturbance signal to compensate for the lateral tilt disturbance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James SCHNAIDER, Matthew PETRYSHYN
  • Publication number: 20210329838
    Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a physical stalk sensing system comprising at least one resilient member. Sensors having the resilient member or members are able to estimate the size of the stalks of row crops as they pass through a field, such as a corn field. The sensors can be mounted on a corn head and the results can be analyzed and visualized. A system for predicting crop yields in real-time or near real-time. A system for adjusting a stripper plate gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Roger Zielke, Scott Eichhorn, Alan F. Barry, Tony Woodcock
  • Publication number: 20210329839
    Abstract: A method for creating a narrow row head unit which may include a back plate secured to a left gearbox and a right gearbox, and which gearboxes may be positioned adjacent one another. Each gearbox may provide rotational power to a pair of stalk rolls and a drive sprocket for a gathering chain. A right mounting tab may be secured to the back plate and the right gearbox, and a left mounting tab may be secured to the back plate and left gearbox. A right plate and leg may extend outward from the back plate adjacent the right mounting tab and a left plate and leg may extend outward from the back plate adjacent the left mounting tab. A narrow row head unit positioned left-of-center on a header may have the gathering chain positioned substantially over the right plate, and right-of-center substantially over the left plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Marion Calmer
  • Publication number: 20210329840
    Abstract: A sugarcane harvester may include a base cutter configured to cut sugarcane, a chopping device in communication with the base cutter to receive the sugarcane cut by the base cutter, the chopping device configured to chop the cut sugarcane into billets, an elevator in communication with the chopping device, the elevator configured to transport the billets out of the sugarcane harvester, the elevator having a discharge end, a forward billet deflector beyond the discharge end of the elevator distant the discharge end, a rearward billet deflector proximate the discharge end and spaced from the forward billet deflector such that the billets fall between the forward billet deflector and the rearward billet deflector and a powered actuator to move the rearward billet deflector to adjust a discharge direction of the billets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Paul I. Craig
  • Publication number: 20210329841
    Abstract: A mower is provided and includes: a case; a charging circuit provided in the case, and a combination of a wheel assembly and a charging interface assembly arranged on the case. The combination is electrically connected to the charging circuit. The combination includes: a wheel assembly; and a charging interface assembly electrically connected to the charging circuit. The wheel assembly and the charging interface assembly are integrated molding structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Globe (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bui Van Cuong, Wanghao Li, Jie Gao, Jin Cao, Zhigao Pu, Huage Wang, Xian Zhuang, Zhiyuan Li, Yupu Zhou, Stefan Strandberg
  • Publication number: 20210329842
    Abstract: A threshing device with two-way pull wires and adjustable threshing clearance includes a tensioning mechanism, and several grid bars in clearance fit with side plates, wherein the tensioning mechanism is mounted on the several grid bars so that the grid bars can move in radial and tangential directions in the clearance; the tensioning mechanism includes a tangential tensioning device and a radial tensioning device, wherein the radial tensioning device is mounted in the radial direction of any one of the grid bars, so that the grid bars can move in the radial direction in the clearance; the tangential tensioning device is mounted in series in the tangential direction of the grid bars, so that the grid bars can move in the tangential direction in the clearance. The present invention further provides a combined harvester, which includes the threshing device with two-way pull wires and adjustable threshing clearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Zheng MA, Min HAN, Yaoming LI, Lizhang XU, Kechao MA, Zhong TANG, En LU, Zhenwei LIANG
  • Publication number: 20210329843
    Abstract: A hydraulic system for operating a rear gate of a baler implement includes a hydraulic cylinder having a housing that defines an interior, and a piston that is moveably disposed within the interior of the housing. The housing includes a first fluid port and a second fluid port, each disposed in fluid communication with a first fluid volume of the hydraulic cylinder. A flow rate control valve is moveable between a first position for directing fluid to or from the first fluid port at a first flow rate, and a second position for directing fluid to or from the second fluid port at a second flow rate. The second flow rate is different than the first flow rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: TIMOTHY J. KRAUS, DANIEL E. DERSCHEID, AUSTIN J. JONES
  • Publication number: 20210329844
    Abstract: A method for assisting a compaction-appropriate distribution of harvested material in a flat silo includes providing a silo vehicle having a control unit, ascertaining a dry-substance density to be achieved via the control unit, determining a maximally producible compaction pressure via the control unit, ascertaining a maximally permissible layer thickness via the control unit for the implementation of a distribution-and-compaction process, determining a layer thickness currently being applied during the implementation of the distribution-and-compaction process in a location-specific manner via a GPS receiver, comparing the maximally permissible layer thickness and the layer thickness currently being applied in the location-specific manner via the control unit in order to ascertain a target layer thickness, and driving a regulating device of a distribution tool provided on the silo vehicle to assimilate the layer thickness currently being applied to the target layer thickness via the control unit in an automa
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: STEFAN BROCKE, NORBERT FRITZ
  • Publication number: 20210329845
    Abstract: The present invention discloses blade-heatable electric scissors and a control method. The electric scissors include a scissors main body. A first blade is arranged at a front end of the scissors main body; a heating sheet and a temperature sensor are arranged on the first blade, and the heating sheet and the temperature sensor are connected to a heating sheet drive circuit and a blade temperature detection circuit through a conduction cable respectively. Compared with the prior art, the present invention arranges the heating sheet on the shearing blade so that a cut can be subjected to high-temperature disinfection while a branch is pruned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Xianpeng Ma
  • Publication number: 20210329846
    Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing device and an information processing method, in which Synecoculture (registered trademark) can be assisted. An ecosystem object indicating an ecosystem constituent configuring an ecosystem of an agricultural field in which a plurality of types of vegetation are mixed up and a task object indicating a task performed with respect to the ecosystem constituent are acquired, and the ecosystem object is subjected to augmented reality (AR) display in a position in a predetermined background space, corresponding to a real position of the ecosystem constituent, and the task object is subjected to AR display in the background space. The present technology, for example, can be applied to a case or the like where information of assisting Synecoculture (registered trademark) is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Sony Group Corporation
    Inventor: Masatoshi Funabashi
  • Publication number: 20210329847
    Abstract: A plant cultivation device and a plant cultivation method are disclosed. The plant cultivation device includes: a holder including at least one plant cultivation layer; a lighting unit disposed in the at least one plant cultivation layer to allow light emitted from the lighting unit to irradiate a plant cultivated in the plant cultivation layer; an illuminance detecting unit configured to detect an illuminance in the plant cultivation layer to obtain an illuminance measurement; and a control unit configured to obtain the illuminance measurement and adjust a lighting intensity of the lighting unit according to the illuminance measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Qingyang ZHAO, Qing QIN
  • Publication number: 20210329848
    Abstract: A dynamically LED plant light supplement system includes RGBW light-filling lamp, the light-filling lamp driving unit, the lighting intensity collection unit, the plant growth monitoring unit, the centralized control unit, and the planting think tank. The plant growth monitoring unit, planting think tank, and lighting intensity collection unit are used to dynamically adjust the lighting intensity, light quality ratio, photoperiod and light time distribution of the plant lamp according to the plant type and growth stage. Lighting parameters, including the combination of light quality, the intensity of each single light quality, the operating cycle of each single light quality and the alternating cycle of different light quality, can be set according to the lighting formula so that the growth stage of the plant can be automatically determined without human intervention and the lighting formula can be dynamically switched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Qing JI, Xinhao YANG, Min CHENG
  • Publication number: 20210329849
    Abstract: A light source module for plant cultivation includes a main light source, an auxiliary light source unit, and a controller. The main light source unit emits background light which is visible light for growth of a plant. The auxiliary light source unit emits auxiliary light including UVB, UVC, or both to increase the content of phytochemicals in the plant. The controller controls operation of the main light source unit and the auxiliary light source unit based on a control signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: SEOUL VIOSYS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hyun Su SONG
  • Publication number: 20210329850
    Abstract: An artificial grow environment system includes a luminaire, a constant current LED driver, a first light sensor, a hemispherical incident and translucent light housing, a second light sensor isolated from all light and a circuit configured to supply 0 to 10 VDC to the dimming input of the constant current LED driver such that the LED light is linearly dimmed, from full-on to full-off, in inverse proportion to an amount of ambient light received by the first light sensor as temperature-compensated in accordance with data collected by the second light sensor. The luminaire includes a light shield housing at least one LED light. The first light sensor, surrounded by a hemispherical incident, translucent light housing, is coupled to the light shield and separated from the LED light so as to be isolated from the LED light and receive ambient light in the artificial grow environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Hugh Patrick Adamson, Ivan Theodore Kruglak
  • Publication number: 20210329851
    Abstract: A system for growing a plurality of plants, including a support apparatus having a plurality of upright frames and a plurality of substantially parallel wires extending longitudinally between the upright frames above a base surface. The wires are placed in tension to support laterally therebetween a multiplicity of individual, separable bags containing plants. Cultivation of the plants is facilitated by the apparatus with the supported bags positioned in a minimally spaced arrangement relative to each other at an ergonomic height above the base surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Trellis Growing Solutions LLC
    Inventor: Richard C. Barnes
  • Publication number: 20210329852
    Abstract: A method and an arrangement for preventing a formation of a hurricane storm and/or dispersing a tropical cyclone storm defining an eye are disclosed. The arrangement is dropped from an aircraft into water in the eye of the storm and includes at least first and second vessels filled with a refrigerant. The first and second vessels are pressure resistant, spherical and sinkable with the first vessel having a first sinking velocity and the second vessel having a second sinking velocity. The first sinking velocity is greater than the second. The first and second vessels have respective first and second opening mechanisms for releasing the refrigerant at pregiven respective depths. The first opening mechanism is configured to open at a first depth and the second opening mechanism is configured to open at a second depth. The first depth is greater than the second depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Gerd Specht
  • Publication number: 20210329853
    Abstract: A process of making a mycological biopolymer of a mycomaterial filter comprising the steps of filling a scaffold with a nutritive substrate and a fungus, placing an encasement on the scaffold to seal the scaffold, said encasement having only one outlet therein open to fresh air and defining a vacant space, incubation of the sealed scaffold at high temperatures and carbon dioxide concentrations to induce biopolymer growth into the vacant space wherein the mycological biopolymer environmental conditions comprise an environmental temperature from 55° F. to 95° F. and carbon dioxide constitutes from 2% to 8% of the environment within the vacant space, and thereafter drying the produced mycological biopolymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Philip Ross, Matthew L. Scullin, Rachel Linzer, Ritu Bansal Mutalik, Nicholas Romano, Daniel Callahan
  • Publication number: 20210329854
    Abstract: A terminal attachment for use with an excavator jointed arm. The terminal attachment supports a sod roll on a shaft connected to the end of an excavator jointed arm. Embodiments allow the sod roll to be unrolled by moving the jointed arm or by moving the excavator. The terminal attachment allows sod rolls to be unrolled on an incline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: PAUL E. SCHMELZ
  • Publication number: 20210329855
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for the automated repair of pitch marks. The device includes a frame that supports a forward sensor array and front and rear rollers. The rollers permit the device to travel across the surface of a green or fairway. A pair of X-Y transfer arms are positioned behind the sensor array and support a pitch-mark repair tool. The X-Y transfer arms function to move the repair tool to the location of any pitch-marks detected by the sensor array. The apparatus can be driven across a grassy surface for the purpose of locating and repairing any pitch-marks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Richard Charles Kalil, JR.
  • Publication number: 20210329856
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a simplified cultivation method without wheat-corn rotation system in Huang-huai-hai Plain. Aiming at making the most of regional light, temperature and water resources to increase the annual wheat-corn grain yield, the method optimally integrates cultivation technologies for two crops to achieve the objective of complementary, comprehensive and balanced annual grain production. The technical core of the method is as follows: directly planting corn with minimal tillage under no soil ploughing but straw mulching after corn harvest, and directly planting wheat with minimal tillage under no soil ploughing but straw mulching after wheat harvest, thereby realizing zero crop rotation in annual wheat-corn planting in the Huang-huai-hai Plain, making the most of light and temperature resources and increasing regional annual grain yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Kaichang LIU, Zongxin LI, Haijun ZHAO, Shengdong LI, Ping LIU
  • Publication number: 20210329857
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of screening tobacco germplasm for resistance to Alternaria alternata by ripening seedling leaves. The method includes ripening seedling leaves, spray inoculation, disease induction, and evaluation of disease resistance. Dense planting, fertilizer control, and potassium increment were used to forcibly ripening seedling leaves. A hospitable environment was simulated to induce disease in the ripened leaves. These treatments reduce differences in leaf maturity and avoid environmental changes. The technique of the disclosure provides greater accuracy and repeatability than the current technique of screening brown spot resistance, and offers the advantages of simple operation, reduced cost, space requirement, and labor intensity, high selection efficiency, and an accurate screening of tobacco phenotypes with resistance to brown spot, etc., used for large-scale screening of tobacco varieties with resistance to brown spot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Dunhuang FANG, Bingguang XIAO, Zhijun TONG, Yahui WANG, Fangchan JIAO, Yihan ZHANG, Xuejun CHEN, Jianmin ZENG
  • Publication number: 20210329858
    Abstract: A wood chip collection system having a stump grinding wheel, a chip chute and a chip collection bin. The chute is positioned such that chips generated by the rotation of the wheel when engaged in a stump will be directed into the chute. The chute, in turn is sized and shaped to permit the energy in the chips to move the chips into a collection bin. The bin is positioned adjacent to and in alignment with the trailing edge of the chute in order to effectively receive the chips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Leonardi Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Leonardi, Bruce C. Jordan
  • Publication number: 20210329859
    Abstract: A biodegradable foam substrate for growing plants, system provided therewith and method for manufacturing such substrate. The biodegradable foam substrate for growing plants includes a biodegradable polymer and a nucleating agent, where the biodegradable polymer is a polyester and/or an aromatic polymer, and the biodegradable foam substrate provides an open cell structure enabling plant growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: FOAMPLANT B.V.
    Inventors: Martin TIETEMA, Martijn BELJAARS, Vincent VAN ASSEN, Ineta STANKUTE
  • Publication number: 20210329860
    Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless interconnection control system for improving sprinkler irrigation uniformity of hose reel irrigator with electric drive comprising a micro processing controller module, a frequency converter, a water pump AC motor, a pressure transmitter, a GPRS wireless transmission module, a mobile phone client APP, and a coding speed detection module. The microprocessor controller module and the frequency converter form a pressure PID controller to indirectly control the constant nozzle inlet pressure by controlling the pressure of the incoming pressure of the hose reel irrigator. The microprocessor controller module and the matching motor controller with brushless DC motor form a speed PID controller to directly control the reel back speed of the PE pipe. The GPRS wireless transmission module interactively communicates the nozzle inlet pressure, the reel back speed of the PE pipe and the mobile phone client APP through the short message mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Lingdi Tang, Lei Yang, Yue Tang
  • Publication number: 20210329861
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for irrigating lands are disclosed. In one example, an irrigation system is disclosed. The irrigation system includes a gate and a microcontroller unit (MCU). The gate is configured for adjusting a water flow for irrigating a piece of land. The MCU is configured for controlling the gate to adjust the water flow based on environmental information related to the piece of land.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Ting-Cheng HUANG, Tai-Hua Yu, Shui-Ting YANG, Chao-Te LEE, Ching Rong LU
  • Publication number: 20210329862
    Abstract: An intelligent cultivation apparatus includes a sensor, configured to measure plants cultivation environment parameter data; a controller, configured to generate plants cultivation status information based at least on the measured plants cultivation environment parameter data; and a cultivation suggestion generator, configured to generate a targeted cultivation suggestion based at least on a plants cultivation database and the plants cultivation status information. The intelligent cultivation apparatus further includes a camera configured for capturing images of the plants, wherein the cultivation suggestion generator generates the targeted cultivation suggestion based on the images of the plants, the plants cultivation database and the plants cultivation status information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Xinyi CHENG
  • Publication number: 20210329863
    Abstract: The specification discloses a DWC hydroponic system that includes a plurality of grow tanks, a circulation pump, a nutrient supply line fluidly connecting the outlet of the circulation pump to the grow tanks, and a tank drain line fluidly connected to the grow tanks. Each of the grow tanks is fluidly connected in parallel between the nutrient supply line and the tank drain line. The system further includes a pump suction line fluidly connected to the inlet of the circulation pump, and a plurality of bridge connectors each fluidly connecting the tank drain line to the pump suction line in accordance with a defined pattern. The DWC system may further include a nutrient supply fluidly connected to the circulation pump intake through a valve arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel N. Campau, Scott T. Kloote
  • Publication number: 20210329864
    Abstract: A photobioreactor apparatus is described. The photobioreactor provides a system for growth of biological organisms such as algae. The photobioreactor system includes a plurality of transparent conduits coupled between two manifolds. Fluid and feedstock are flowed through the conduits and light is provided at a growth wavelength for growth of biological organisms in the conduits. The manifolds may include passages that allow the fluid and feedstock to flow linearly through the conduits (e.g., from one conduit to the next). The linear or series flow of the fluid and feedstock through the plurality of conduits provides an efficient and cost-effective approach for growth of biological organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin Edward Lamm, Andrew Thomas Busey, Daniel David Haab, Davis Michael Saltzgiver, Willem Vonk
  • Publication number: 20210329865
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein relate to fully or partially autonomous or remotely operated aerial pollination vehicles that use computer vision and artificial intelligence to automatically detect plants, orient the vehicle to a pollen dispensing position above each plant, and pollinate the individual plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Kyle Tabor Norland, Mitzy Oros, Evan Westman
  • Publication number: 20210329866
    Abstract: A novel hybrid pumpkin plant, designated HMX0686 is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid pumpkin designated HMX0686, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pumpkin designated HMX0686, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant by crossing the hybrid pumpkin HMX0686 with itself or another pumpkin plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Theodore SUPERAK
  • Publication number: 20210329867
    Abstract: The invention relates to a Canola hybrid variety designated 8CN0001, essentially derived variants of that Canola hybrid variety, to the cells, seeds, plants, and plant parts of this Canola hybrid variety 8CN0001. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 8CN0001 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the Canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. The invention also relates to uses of 8CN0001.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: BASF Agricultural Solutions Seed US LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey MANSIERE, Stewart BRANDT
  • Publication number: 20210329868
    Abstract: The invention relates to a Canola hybrid variety designated 7CN0020, essentially derived variants of that Canola hybrid variety, to the cells, seeds, plants, and plant parts of this Canola hybrid variety 7CN0020. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 7CN0020 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the Canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. The invention also relates to uses of 7CN0020.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: BASF Agricultural Solutions Seed US LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey MANSIERE, Stewart BRANDT
  • Publication number: 20210329869
    Abstract: The invention relates to a Canola hybrid variety designated 7CN0065, essentially derived variants of that Canola hybrid variety, to the cells, seeds, plants, and plant parts of this Canola hybrid variety 7CN0065. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 7CN0065 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the Canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. The invention also relates to uses of 7CN0065.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: BASF Agricultural Solutions Seed US LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey MANSIERE, Stewart BRANDT
  • Publication number: 20210329870
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel watermelon line 34WA009 and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a watermelon plant by crossing the watermelon plants of the invention with themselves or another watermelon plant. The invention also provides watermelon plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. Further provided are methods of producing triploid watermelon seed and plants and seedless watermelon fruit produced therefrom as well as the triploid watermelon seed and plants and the seedless fruits produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventors: Matthew Kinkade, James P. Brusca
  • Publication number: 20210329871
    Abstract: A novel hybrid cantaloupe plant, designated HMC454326 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid cantaloupe designated HMC454326, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid cantaloupe designated HMC454326, and to methods for producing a cantaloupe plant by crossing the hybrid cantaloupe HMC454326 with itself or another cantaloupe plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Juan J. MARROQUIN
  • Publication number: 20210329872
    Abstract: A novel hybrid cucumber plant, designated DIXON is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid cucumber designated DIXON, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid cucumber designated DIXON, and to methods for producing a cucumber plant by crossing the hybrid cucumber DIXON with itself or another cucumber plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Kenneth W. OWENS
  • Publication number: 20210329873
    Abstract: A novel hybrid squash plant, designated HMX588615 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid squash designated HMX588615, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid squash designated HMX588615, and to methods for producing a squash plant by crossing the hybrid squash HMX588615 with itself or another squash plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventor: Julien MAZET