Patents Issued in May 5, 2022
  • Publication number: 20220132719
    Abstract: An agricultural implement assembly, which may comprise a support frame and a tine support structure for supporting a plurality of tine members. The assembly may comprise a clamping mechanism operable for securing the tine members to the tine support structure. The clamping mechanism comprises an upper clamping arm, a lower clamping arm and a medial connecting member which are operable to securely hold or otherwise constrain the tine members against or in close proximity to the tine support structure. The clamping mechanism may comprise a tine angled portion engaging component operable to engage an upper surface of the angled end portion of the tine member. The upper and lower clamping arms may comprise at least one upper ridge and at least one lower ridge for engaging in contact with a first portion and a second portion respectively of outward facing surface regions of the tine support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Glenn Raymond HONEY, Lee Glenn HARPER
  • Publication number: 20220132720
    Abstract: A tillage implement has a frame connectable to a towing vehicle and at least two transverse rows of secondary tillage tools mounted on the frame, the at least two transverse rows comprising a row of main rollers mounted on the frame rearward of all other rows of the at least two transverse rows. The implement also has a transverse row of auxiliary rollers mounted rearward of the row of main rollers, the transverse row of auxiliary rollers independently pivotable vertically about a transverse pivot axis. The implement has at least one ground-engaging wheel. Independent pivoting of the row of auxiliary rollers allows an operator to increase tillage/field finish on the go or as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Geof J. GRAY, Jacobus A. ROZENDAAL, John Mark AVERINK, Ravikesh Ashok KHADTARE, Christopher Michael POPPE, Frederick Kristoffer Gordon WRIGHT, Magnus CLAUSSEN
  • Publication number: 20220132721
    Abstract: Systems and methods for scheduling and coordinating applications of fertilizers, pesticides, and water to fields while avoiding interferences between vehicles and other equipment may be implemented with a mobile irrigation system, a fertilizer applicator, a pesticide applicator, and a processing system. The processing system schedules and coordinates applications of fertilizers, pesticides, and water and prevents interferences between the machines primarily with data received from an irrigation schedule implemented by the irrigation system and data received from the fertilizer and pesticide applicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Lindsay Corporation
    Inventor: Mark William Miller
  • Publication number: 20220132722
    Abstract: A mobile agricultural machine receives a topographic map indicative of topographic characteristics of a worksite, wherein the topographic characteristics are based on data collected at or prior to a first time and receiving supplemental data indicative of characteristics relative to the worksite, the supplemental data collected after the first time. A topographic confidence output is generated which is indicative of a confidence level in the topographic characteristics of the worksite as indicated by the topographic map, based on the topographic map and the supplemental data. In some examples, an action signal is generated to control an action based on the topographic confidence output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Duane M. BOMLENY, Nathan R. VANDIKE, Noel W. ANDERSON
  • Publication number: 20220132723
    Abstract: A mobile agricultural machine obtains an agricultural characteristic map indicative of agricultural characteristics of a field, wherein the agricultural characteristic map is based on data collected at or prior to a first time. The mobile agricultural machine obtains supplemental data indicative of characteristics relative to the worksite, the supplemental data collected after the first time. An agricultural characteristic confidence output, indicative of a confidence level in the agricultural characteristics indicated by the agricultural characteristic map, is generated based on the agricultural characteristic map and the supplemental data. In some examples, an action signal is generated to control an action of the mobile agricultural machine based on the agricultural characteristic confidence output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Noel W. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20220132724
    Abstract: A method of managing crop stress related to a crop growing within an agricultural field uses a cropping systems model executed on the computing device to simulate growth of the crop. At least one stress index representative of a crop stress affecting growth of the crop is calculated based upon acquired field centric data and one or more of stress thresholds associated with a determined growth stage of the crop to determine if a notification should be generated. This provides a tool to detect and quantify crops abiotic and biotic stresses at zone and field levels in actual time during the growing season using crop specific parameters, field data and remotely-sensed data, aiming to provide growers with useful information to mitigate crops stresses and increase yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Cecilia M. Tojo Soler, Summer Xia, Eduardo Gelcer
  • Publication number: 20220132725
    Abstract: A seed planter is provided with a plurality of single or paired discs with each pair adapted to form furrows to receive seeds. Each disc is provided with a sensor to detect rotational speed of the disc. Each sensor transmits a signal corresponding to the rotational speed of the disc to a tow vehicle having a control system which compares the disc rotational speed to the tow vehicle travel speed. If the disc rotational speed drops below a predetermined value relative to the vehicle speed, this is indicative of disc plugging and/or furrow smearing, both of which are undesirable, such that corrective action can be taken by the operator of the vehicle or an autonomous vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Jeffrey Alan Sivinski
  • Publication number: 20220132726
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for metering assembly for an agricultural seeder. The metering assembly can be configured for quick and easy removal and replacement, where merely the assembly is removed without disassembling other parts of the seeder system. An improved coupler, in conjunction with a threaded knob device, allows for quick and easy access to the assembly, for removal and replacement in a metering tube. A visual indicator can be disposed on the end of a rotating shaft to provide a user with a quick confirmation that the assembly is properly rotating during operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Andrew W. Harmon
  • Publication number: 20220132727
    Abstract: A device is provided for separating planting material, the device comprising a hopper forming a storage space, and at least one conveyor device configured for placing a row of the planting material. The conveyor device comprises at least one carrier element rotating in operation in a direction of rotation and about a deflection axis, and a plurality of conveying elements arranged on the carrier element, which, in operation, each run through the storage space for receiving a planting material component being in a first position relative to the carrier element, and through a dispensing area for dispensing the planting material component. At least a first one of the conveying elements, particularly at least half of the conveying elements, is mounted so as to be movable relative to the carrier element from the first position into a second position at least proportionally parallel to the deflection axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Henrik Wulferding
  • Publication number: 20220132728
    Abstract: Technologies and techniques that reduce cost and time for propagation, transplantation and harvesting of Vetiver Grass for multiple applications. Tools, equipment, systems and processes to propagate, transplant and harvest Vetiver Grass that will promote the rapid implementation of sustainable, large-scale Vetiver plantations in wealthy and impoverished countries alike.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Roland Eduard Nöffke, Bruce Edward Coy
  • Publication number: 20220132729
    Abstract: An agricultural nutrient applicator includes a container and a nutrient distribution assembly operably coupled to the container to deliver a nutrient from the container. A spectroscopic reflectance crop sense system is provided that includes an optical window. A presentation assembly is mounted to the agricultural nutrient applicator and is configured to position live plants in a field proximate the optical window of the spectroscopic reflectance crop sense system as the agricultural nutrient applicator moves. A controller is coupled to the spectroscopic reflectance crop sense system and the nutrient distribution assembly. The controller is configured to obtain, from the spectroscopic reflectance crop sense system, information indicative of a measured nutrient level in the live plants and determine a remedial nutrient amount based on the measured nutrient level and a target nutrient level. The controller controls the nutrient distribution assembly based on the remedial amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin J. Goering, Yancy E. Wright
  • Publication number: 20220132730
    Abstract: A control system for use with a turf maintenance vehicle. In one embodiment, the control system may provide a discrete engine speed input that may provide one engine speed command upon actuation, but result in additional engine speed commands depending on an actuation time of the input. In other embodiments, the vehicle may include an electronic controller (EC) providing resettable property statistics for one or more properties. In still another embodiment, the EC may provide a maintenance monitor onboard the vehicle that indicates maintenance status, when maintenance tasks are due or past due, and permanently records historical information regarding maintenance tasks. The maintenance monitor may further adjust a maintenance interval before the maintenance task is again due based upon inputs to the maintenance monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Christian S.C. Bryant, Trevor M. Porter
  • Publication number: 20220132731
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for revitalizing artificial turf fields are disclosed. In one exemplary apparatus, the apparatus may comprise a support frame, a plurality of shearing machines installed on the support frame, and a plurality of wheels installed on the support frame. The support frame may be configured to position the shearing machines parallel to each other, to tilt the shearing machines with respect a surface of the artificial turf field, and to position the shearing machines above a surface of the field at a distance such that the shearing machines cut fibers to produce trimmed fibers that have a length that can extend above infill or topmost layer of the artificial turf field. Methods for revitalizing artificial turf fields using the same are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Alain Bissonnette
  • Publication number: 20220132732
    Abstract: A walk-behind self-propelled working machine includes a main body, an operation switch, and a handle device. The main body includes a moving assembly and a drive motor. The operation switch is connected to the drive motor. The handle device is connected to the main body and includes an operation member, a connecting rod, and a sensing device. The operation member includes a gripping portion for a user to hold. The connecting rod is connected to the main body. The sensing device is configured to sense a thrust that is applied to the handle device to drive the walk-behind self-propelled working machine and further includes a pressure sensor and a pressing member. When the gripping portion receives the thrust, the pressing member applies a force along a preset straight line to the pressure sensor to drive the pressure sensor to deform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Yufei Ren, Yang Li, Ronggen Zhu, Haishen Xu, Rui Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220132733
    Abstract: A work machine includes a work unit, and an adjustment unit configured to adjust a working height of the work unit. The adjustment unit includes a lifting mechanism configured to lift and lower the work unit; a torque limiter configured to interrupt transmission of a driving force of a motor to the lifting mechanism when the work unit reaches an upper and lower limit positions; and a sensor. The torque limiter includes a transmission member provided to be displaceable between a transmission position at which the driving force is transmitted to the lifting mechanism and a non-transmission position at which the driving force is not transmitted to the lifting mechanism, and an elastic member configured to bias the transmission member to the transmission position. The sensor detects displacement of the transmission member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Takashi Hagiwara, Makoto Yamanaka
  • Publication number: 20220132734
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a mower, comprising a cutting mechanism, configured to execute a cutting operation; a machine body, wherein the machine body is connected with a side part protection which is located in the side of the cutting mechanism to establish a protection barrier in the side of the cutting mechanism; and a bottom protection, located below the cutting mechanism to establish a protection barrier below the cutting mechanism, wherein the bottom protection is provided with a grass inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Yuanzhong RAN, Jiang DU, Yunhong SUN, Xiahong ZHA, Fengli ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20220132735
    Abstract: A grain measuring device 10 includes a reaping determination unit 11 in a combine harvester 1 to determine a state of reaping grains; and a measurement unit 12 configured to measure a component of the grains and save a result of measurement when the reaping determination unit 11 determines that the combine harvester 1 is in in the state of reaping the grains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Topcon Corporation
    Inventor: Shugo AKIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20220132736
    Abstract: Embodiments of a kernel-level grain monitoring system include a grain camera positioned to capture bulk grain sample images of a currently-harvested grain taken into and processed by a combine harvester, a moisture sensor, and a display device. A controller architecture is coupled to the grain camera, to the moisture sensor, and to the display device. The controller architecture is configured to: (i) analyze the bulk grain sample images, as received from the grain camera, to determine an average per kernel (APK) volume representing an estimated volume of a single average kernel of the currently-harvested grain; (ii) repeatedly calculate one or more topline harvesting parameters based, at least in part, on the determined APK volume and the moisture sensor data; and (iii) selectively present the topline harvesting parameters on the display device for viewing by an operator of the combine harvester.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Zachary A. Meyers, Stephen R. Corban, Jeremiah K. Johnson, Alexander B. Lassers
  • Publication number: 20220132737
    Abstract: An data processor is configured to identify the component pixels of a harvestable plant component within an obtained image data of plant pixels of the one or more target plants. An edge, boundary or outline of the component pixels is determined. The data processor is configured to detect a size of the harvestable plant component based on the determined edge, boundary or outline of the identified component pixels, along with an adjustment based on analysis of any exposed portions of the harvestable plant component. A user interface is configured to provide a yield indicator based on the detected size of the harvestable plant component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Noel W. Anderson, Gurmukh H. Advani, Benjamin M. Smith
  • Publication number: 20220132738
    Abstract: A system for aquatic plant processing includes a harvester, which includes a nozzle assembly and optionally a pump assembly; and a transport subsystem. Additionally or alternatively, the system can include and/or interface with any or all of: a conduit, a collection assembly, a control subsystem, a sensor subsystem, a pond, and/or any other suitable components. A method for harvesting includes operating the harvesting system in a set of one or more operation modes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Prapas, Valerie Peng
  • Publication number: 20220132739
    Abstract: A spindle assembly includes a spindle nut having a cylindrically shaped bore and a threaded portion that engages a threaded opening in a cotton picker bar. The spindle assembly further includes a first friction reducing element disposed in the cylindrically shaped bore, a cotton picking member. The cotton picking member includes a barbed end, an engaging end, and a cylindrically shaped shaft located between the barbed end and the engaging end. A drive member includes a receiving end that receives the engaging end of the cotton-picking member and a geared end that engages a gear on a driveshaft in the cotton picker bar. The cylindrically shaped shaft includes a surface rotatably supported within the first friction reducing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: BRANDON C. CARLSON, SANJEEV M. HALLALE, MATTHEW C. RONEY, CHARLES F. OSTERMEIER, HEMA V. GUTHY, HECTOR PORTILLO, MOHAMAD EL-ZEIN
  • Publication number: 20220132740
    Abstract: In one aspect, a reel for a header configured for use with an agricultural vehicle includes a plurality of tines and a plurality of tine-supporting components configured to support the plurality of tines relative to a rotational axis of the reel. The plurality of tine-supporting components include a central support member extending along the rotational axis, and a plurality of tine support members spaced apart radially from the central support member, with each tine support member being coupled to a subset of the plurality of tines. The plurality of tine-supporting components also include at least one radial support member coupled to the plurality of tine support members and being configured to support the plurality of tine support members relative to the central support member. Moreover, at least one of the plurality of tine-supporting components is formed from one or more radar-transparent materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Cory Douglas Hunt
  • Publication number: 20220132741
    Abstract: An impact processing system (10) having a central opening (12) enabling material flow into a primary impact zone (14) in which is located an impact mechanism (16) rotatable about a rotation axis (18). An impact structure (20) provided with a plurality of holes (22) surrounds the impact mechanism (16). The rotatable impact mechanism (16) impacts material entering the primary impact zone (14) from the central opening (12) and accelerate the impacted material in a radial outward direction toward the impact structure (20) to effect fragmentation of the impacted material so that when sufficiently fragmented the material is able to pass through the holes (22). An optional outer structure (30) is radially spaced from the impact structure (20) and may comprise one or more segments that cumulatively extend about the axis of rotation (18) for an angle from 30° and 270° inclusive. A rotatable set of impact members (50) may be located between the impact structure and the outer structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Nicholas Kane Berry
  • Publication number: 20220132742
    Abstract: A chopper for an agricultural harvester comprises a housing, a rotor, a bank of counter-knives, and an adjuster. The housing comprises a variable geometry outlet floor. The is positioned in an interior region of the housing for rotation therein relative to the housing. The bank of counter-knives is movable relative to the rotor between a first aggressiveness position and a second aggressiveness position to adjust chopping aggressiveness of the chopper. The outlet floor comprises a ramp movable relative to the rotor between a first ramp position and a second ramp position. The adjuster positions the ramp in the first ramp position when the bank of counter-knives is positioned in the first aggressiveness position and positions the ramp in the second ramp position when the bank of counter-knives is positioned in the second aggressiveness position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: CHRISTOPHER J. FAULKNER, MARTIN RITTERSHOFER, DIRK SCHUBERT, MARTIN STOCK
  • Publication number: 20220132743
    Abstract: The present invention allows an individual to pick up lawn and garden clippings without risking injury to the hand area from sharp objects. The device prevents back strain from continually bending and straightening to pick up lawn and garden clippings. It reduces the number of unnecessary trips to dispose of clippings. The present invention provides for an easier experience by allowing an individual to collect and pick-up all clippings at one time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: John Charles Newbury
  • Publication number: 20220132744
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pruning leaves and/or other undesirable elements from the inflorescences of aromatic plants and/or from vegetable material, comprising a frame, a container and at least one removing element for removing leaves and/or other undesirable elements. The container can contain the vegetable material to be treated and comprising through-openings or slots on its surface, said at least one removing element being located so that it skims said openings or slots in correspondence with at least a portion of the surface of said container, characterized in that said at least one removing element comprises a brush. Another object of the invention is a treatment line for aromatic plants and/or plant material comprising a pruning device of the described type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Turatti S.R.L.
    Inventor: Antonio TURATTI
  • Publication number: 20220132745
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and structures on which decorative wreaths can be assembled. Such systems may be designed to allow accessory(ies) to be impermanently attached or coupled to a main member or base structure. In one illustrative embodiment, a suitable system may contain at least one location where accessory(ies) may be coupled and uncoupled quickly and easily with no prescribed design or arrangement method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: West Canyon Ridge, LLC
    Inventors: Lara Ann Myers, Russell Roy Myers
  • Publication number: 20220132746
    Abstract: Systems and methods disclosed herein include a method of illuminating plants in an indoor farming environment, including illuminating one or more plants using one or more lighting fixtures at a light intensity of approximately 1500 ?mol/m2/s during a daytime period, wherein each lighting fixtures comprises one or more LEDs, determining whether a daytime temperature of the indoor farming environment is within a daytime temperature range, adjusting the daytime temperature to be within the daytime temperature range in response to determining that the daytime temperature of the indoor farming environment is outside of the daytime temperature range, determining whether a daytime humidity of the indoor farming environment is within a daytime humidity range, and adjusting the daytime humidity to be within the daytime humidity range in response to determining that the daytime humidity of the indoor farming environment is outside of the daytime humidity range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Fluence Bioengineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Sangster, Abhay Thosar
  • Publication number: 20220132747
    Abstract: A LED grow-light system is disclosed. The LED grow-light system includes one or more grow-light canopies with linear LED light bars to provide upward and downward lighting in a central illumination area. The LED light bars are preferably configured to move up and down relative to a grow bed. The LED grow-light system or grow-light canopies constructed using T-slot interconnects that lock into T-channels of the T-slot bars and/or T-slot light bars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: DemeGrow, Inc.
    Inventors: Blane J. Goettle, Jesse James Graham, Michael Darren Musgrove
  • Publication number: 20220132748
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for identifying pre-harvest latent infection in plants. In one aspect, a method can include operations of obtaining data describing a level of expression of one or more infection biomarkers present in a plant, encoding the obtained data into a data structure for input to a machine learning model, providing, by the one or more computers, encoded data structure as in input to the machine learning model that has been trained to generate output data indicating a likelihood that the plant has a latent infection based on processing the encoded data structure, obtaining the generated output data indicating a likelihood that the plant has a latent infection, determining based on the generated output data, that the plant has a latent infection, and performing one or more operations to mitigate the latent infection in the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Cody Vild, Savannah Braden, Matthew Kahlscheuer, Louis Perez
  • Publication number: 20220132749
    Abstract: An absorbent ecological fabric is provided, including: at least one first fiber element, each of the at least one first fiber element being absorbent and elongate, each of the at least one first fiber element being woven by a plurality of filaments. The absorbent ecological fabric can provide a large region for plants to attach and climb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Wei-Ting Chien
  • Publication number: 20220132750
    Abstract: A stackable raising seedling device has a device body and a floating planting board. The device body has raising seeding hole parts disposed at intervals and holes disposed intervals. The raising seeding hole pans and the holes are staggered in parallel and with each other along a first direction, the raising seeding hole part and the holes are staggered in parallel with each other along a second direction, and the holes of the first direction and the raising seeding hole parts of the second direction are adjacently arranged. The raising seeding hole pan can receive a culture medium layer, the culture medium layer has an agar gel, and the agar gel is composed of a plant growth nutrient, agar powder and water. The present disclosure improves the overall seed germination rate and the quality of planted crops when massively planting the planted crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: WEN-YANG CHEN, HUAN-WUN CHEN, WEN-CHIN TSAI
  • Publication number: 20220132751
    Abstract: An indoor gardening appliance includes a liner defining a grow chamber and a grow module rotatably mounted within the grow chamber for receiving a plurality of plant pods. A moisture management system includes an evaporator plenum in fluid communication with the grow chamber and a fan assembly that recirculates air from the respective grow chambers and/or the ambient environment through an evaporator positioned within the evaporator plenum. In this manner, chamber humidity may be regulated while water is extracted from the air which may be used by a hydration system to hydrate plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew R. Hunter, Michael Goodman Schroeder, Louis A. Wantland, John Alexander Gardner, Brian Allgeier
  • Publication number: 20220132752
    Abstract: A greenhouse comprises a support frame and a spray pipe including pipes and pipe joints, the pipe joint comprises a connecting pipe and two rotary sleeves, the two adjacent pipes are respectively inserted into the connecting pipe, ends of a first pipe are respectively sleeved with a sealing sleeve and a locking sleeve, and each of the ends of the first pipe is further sleeved with a washer. When the rotary sleeve is thread-tightened, the connecting pipe and the locking sleeve are capable of respectively abutting and pressing against two sides of the washer, under abutting and pushing of the rotary sleeve and limiting of the washer, the locking sleeve is capable of grasping the first pipe and forming an axial positioning with the rotary sleeve. An inner edge of an end surface of the connecting pipe has a sealing tapered surface capable of acting on the sealing sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Yi Feng
  • Publication number: 20220132753
    Abstract: The invention provides an invertebrate pest detention profile for an extruded channel of rigid or flexible material which may be deployed as a partial or open contour, or a closed contour to establish a defensive line or perimeter to prevent crawling pests or invertebrates such as slugs from traversing the line or boundary. The profile provides a moat for offering a liquid or viscous attractant which retains pests by intoxication, or simply provides a shape too complex for them to overcome. The detention profile disclosed herein may be a component fitted to or incorporated within a garden pot, or built up from components of a pot for a garden plant to deny invertebrates or crawling pests access to a plant in the pot. The detention profile also hides the pests from immediate view and hinders access to them by pets or children.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Paul K. McMenamy, James Bruce` McMenamy
  • Publication number: 20220132754
    Abstract: A master plan for a thrivable community comprises a primary plot of land in the shape of an annulus (ring). The center of the annulus delimits a natural preserve including a body of water, forest, woods, beaches, and combinations thereof. A road or path is provided around the outside of the annulus and a road or path is provided around the interior of the annulus. The community is structured in accordance with the Pareto Principle wherein at most twenty percent (20%) of the area of the community is developed and at least eighty percent (80%) of the area of the community is undeveloped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Peter Lombardi
  • Publication number: 20220132755
    Abstract: A drip irrigation emitter includes a cover member, a base member, and a silicone-based membrane containing ferric oxide, the membrane=e located between the two members. The membrane includes liquid silicone rubber (LSR) material and ferric oxide. The ferric oxide in volumetric percentage ranges from about 0.1% to about 0.5% of the overall volume of the LSR material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: NETAFIM, LTD.
    Inventors: TSIPORA YANKOVITZ, ELIYAHU HAY MADAR
  • Publication number: 20220132756
    Abstract: Systems and method for coordinating movements of agricultural machines and irrigation systems on irrigated fields to avoid collisions and other interferences between the equipment may be implemented with a mobile irrigation system, a number of agricultural machines, and a processing system. The processing system receives and analyzes data from an irrigation schedule for the irrigation system and location data from the agricultural machines to detect possible interferences between the equipment and takes corrective action if likely interferences are detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Lindsay Corporation
    Inventor: Mark William Miller
  • Publication number: 20220132757
    Abstract: An irrigation system comprises an irrigation controller that receives user input and provides a power signal and command and message data to an encoder. The encoder encodes the command and message data onto the power signal to provide a data encoded power waveform that is sent over a two-wire path. The irrigation system further comprises one or more decoders in communication with the two-wire path to receive the data encoded power waveform and one or more irrigation valves in communication with the one or more decoders. The data encoded power waveform provides power to the decoders and the decoders decode the command and message data from the data encoded power waveform to control the irrigation valves according to the user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Peter John Woytowitz
  • Publication number: 20220132758
    Abstract: Process for the treatment of plant tissue having a capillary system with active substances and/or dyestuffs, characterised in that a shaped piece containing openings and/or having grooves or knobs on its surface, the openings or surface structure of which are loaded with active substance and/or dyestuff, is applied to the plant tissue with the aid of a setting tool or setting device in such a way that no air penetrates into the capillary system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Hans Korte, Peter Luth
  • Publication number: 20220132759
    Abstract: A submersible member can include an elongated body defining an outer body surface, the body defining a top end and a bottom end; a base electrode extending through the outer body surface; a first conductive member extending through the body from the top end to the base electrode, the first conductive member connected in electrical communication with the base electrode; an indicator electrode extending through the outer body surface, the indicator electrode positioned between the top end and the base electrode; and a second conductive member extending through the body from the top end to the indicator electrode, the second conductive member connected in electrical communication with the indicator electrode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Brendan Hill, Hakki Tomanbay
  • Publication number: 20220132760
    Abstract: The present invention includes a modular aeroponic garden system for growing plants. Through circulating an atomized fluid, nutrients and air through a conduit circuit the modular aeroponic garden system provides a closed-loop aeroponic system for growing plants. The closed-loop configuration allows the user to better control the internal environmental conditions of the modular aeroponic garden system, therein facilitating improved plant growth. Modular sections of conduit and modular joints allow the user to customize the aeroponic garden system to unique spaces and grow a variable quantity of plants. In doing so, the closed-loop system reduces time spent on maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of the plants grown within the modular aeroponic garden system and the system itself while better conserving resources such as water, electricity, and nutrients than comparable open-loop systems. In addition, novel open systems are provided, wherein fog generation devices are placed within the garden system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Isaac Wilcox
  • Publication number: 20220132761
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes hydroponics systems and methods of efficient, configurable nutrient solution grow reservoirs that utilize shared components while creating more space in grow facilities. The hydroponics systems include vertical and horizontal rows or layouts of connected reservoirs that may include movable reservoirs to allow for better user access and reduce aisles, which allows space for more reservoirs in a grow facility. Multiple reservoirs may be connected to one another by irrigation tubing (e.g., as shown in in vertical layouts) or by pipes or irrigation tubing (e.g., as shown in horizontal layouts) and share various multiple system components, such as water pumps, water chillers, air pumps, float valves, and drain out systems. In some implementations, incorporation of the 4? pipes in the horizontal layouts provides for efficient water circulation in a closed loop configuration throughout the disclosed hydroponic systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Justin Garrett STEVENSON
  • Publication number: 20220132762
    Abstract: A plant growing system including a base assembly, a pumping module, a plurality of vertical stacking units, each vertical stacking unit of the plurality of stacking units including sidewalls defining an interior vertical channel, an attachment section, and a plant receiving member that includes a plant-receiving aperture to permit a plant module to be positioned therein and extend into the interior vertical channel such that a portion of the plant module is in fluidic communication with the interior vertical channel, and an irrigation module comprising sidewalls, a center member having one or more apertures, an inlet port, and an outlet port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Nicole Madeux
  • Publication number: 20220132763
    Abstract: A novel Mandevilla genus plant is provided that has a novel color tone unable to be previously produced. A candidate Mandevilla genus plant is selected as a parent Mandevilla genus plant in the case carotenoid pigment is extracted from the petals thereof, and neoxanthin or a derivative thereof is present in the carotenoid pigment extract.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicants: SUNTORY FLOWERS LIMITED, SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED
    Inventors: MASAHIRO YAMADA, Tomoya Misato, Takehiro Watanabe, Toshiaki Azuma, Manabu Horikawa
  • Publication number: 20220132764
    Abstract: According to the disclosure, there is provided a novel lettuce cultivar, designated Lucky. Lucky is described as a lettuce cultivar with dark green thick leaves, large head size, strong tolerance to tip burn, short core length and round heads. This disclosure thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Lucky, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Lucky, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Lucky, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Lucky with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Adolfo S. Mederos
  • Publication number: 20220132765
    Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Impatiens hawkeri, in particular, varieties designated ‘NGT-15-5000’, ‘NGT-17-7039’, ‘NGT-18-7090’, and ‘NGT-18-3080’ including the plants and seeds thereof. The present invention relates to plants parts, including cells and any propagative material of the new varieties ‘NGT-15-5000’, ‘NGT-17-7039’, ‘NGT-18-7090’, and ‘NGT-18-3080’, and use of any of the plant parts for reproducing the new varieties ‘NGT-15-5000’, ‘NGT-17-7039’, ‘NGT-18-7090’, and ‘NGT-18-3080’. The present invention relates to methods using any plant parts of ‘NGT-15-5000’, ‘NGT-17-7039’, ‘NGT-18-7090’, and/or ‘NGT-18-3080’ for the purpose of deriving new Impatiens varieties. The present invention relates to seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing ‘NGT-15-5000’, ‘NGT-17-7039’, ‘NGT-18-7090’, and ‘NGT-18-3080’ with any other Impatiens variety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Danziger 'DAN' Flower Farm
    Inventors: Gavriel Danziger, Pnina Amir
  • Publication number: 20220132766
    Abstract: A rice cultivar designated ‘Jewel’ is disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from rice cultivar Jewel. Further, it provides methods for producing a rice plant by crossing Jewel with itself or another rice variety. The invention also encompasses any rice seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by the methods disclosed herein, including those in which additional traits have been transferred into Jewel through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding Jewel with another rice cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventor: Karen A. K. Moldenhauer
  • Publication number: 20220132767
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011055. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011055, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011055 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011055.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Fufa H. Birru, Rafael A. Mateo, Richard G. Stelpflug
  • Publication number: 20220132768
    Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011142. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011142, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011142 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011142.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Fufa H. Birru, Christian J. Buffard, Richard G. Stelpflug