Patents Issued in May 16, 2023
  • Patent number: PP35165
    Abstract: A new variety of Shrub rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of magenta with lighter reverse coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Early Morning LLC
    Inventor: Thomas F. Carruth
  • Patent number: PP35166
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3258’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-12.3258’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its orange red to red fruit color, large fruit size, and conical fruit shape; very good fruit flavor, with seeds held even with the surface; medium plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium vigor and density; medium yellow green foliage color, small foliage size, with three to four leaflets; fruiting trusses typically held beneath the foliage, with strong pubescence and very weak anthocyanins; and resistance to Fusarium wilt and moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: BERRY GENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP35167
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘NSG 465’, is provided which exhibits a semi-dense habit and a semi-upright to spreading growth. ‘NSG 465’ displays, on an early basis, white inflorescence generally at the same level of the foliage. ‘NSG 465’ commonly displays a calyx that is much larger than the diameter of its corolla when open. ‘NSG 465’ forms in abundance medium-ripening attractive fruits of large dimensions, moderately longer in length than in width, mainly conical, with very firm flesh and medium red color. The new variety is particularly well suited for the commercial industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: NOVA SIRI GENETICS SRL
    Inventor: Nicola Tufaro
  • Patent number: PP35168
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-13.119.024’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-13.119.024’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its red to orange red fruit color, medium fruit size, and conical fruit shape; good fruit flavor, with seeds held even with the surface; very smooth fruit surface, even in color, with very little to no difference between primary and secondary fruit; medium plant size, semi-upright in habit, with medium to sparse density; medium green foliage color, and small foliage size; and fruiting trusses typically held level with the plant, with strong pubescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP35169
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘RutHol5’, characterized by its upright, narrow form with widest spread in the middle of the canopy that narrows towards the top; a height-to-width ratio of about 3.2; reddish colored new growth, and resistance to spider mites, Tetranychus urticae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Ruter
  • Patent number: PP35170
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of winter-hardy, herbaceous, perennial, hybrid Hibiscus plant named ‘Valentine's Crush’ comprising an upright mounded habit of multiple, well-branched, basal stems producing flowers from the bottom to the top of the plant from late July to early September. Flowers have highly-overlapping petals of bright-red with a slightly-shiny dark red shiny eye. The foliage is variably cleft to incised tri-lobed, and dark-green colored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc.
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen
  • Patent number: PP35171
    Abstract: The unique annual herbaceous Cannabis plant variety ‘SW0’ is provided. The variety can be distinguished by its outstanding features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: MH Consulting, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Haddad
  • Patent number: PP35172
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cannabis sativa designated ‘PCT11204V’ as herein described and illustrated, characterized by elevated levels of THCV and other varin cannabinoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Phylos Bioscience, Inc.
    Inventors: Jared Reynbery, Alisha Holloway, Erica Bakker, John McFerson
  • Patent number: PP35173
    Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Eupatorium perfoliatum ‘Blind Date’ plant as illustrated and described, characterized by the combination larger and darker colored foliage, taller height, and more vigorous plants compared to the seed parent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventor: Brent Arpad Horvath
  • Patent number: PP35174
    Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0115’ particularly distinguished by its large sized lavender-pink double type inflorescences, compact strong and uniform plant habit, and a flowering response time of 7.5 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection AG
    Inventor: Wendy R. Bergman
  • Patent number: PP35175
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant named ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ producing medium-sized upright mounds of basal, lanceolate leaves with long, narrowly acute apices, cordate bases and intensely wavy margins and strongly folded along the midrib. The leaves are variegated having medium green centers and creamy-white margins with intermediate color separation between the margin and center of variably large segments of several shades of chartreuse. The medium-sized leaves have a matte and lightly glaucous upper surface and heavily glaucous underside. The campanulate flowers are very pale lavender beginning in mid-July. Each flower is attractively subtended by a floral bract with purplish margin making the scape showy for long periods. ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ is useful in the landscape, as a container plant, a specimen or en masse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Walters Gardens Inc
    Inventor: Hans A Hansen
  • Patent number: RE49527
    Abstract: Controlling the interaction between an external device and an implanted device, including a method of controlling interaction between an external device and an implanted device, the method including at least the steps of: establishing communications between the implanted device and the external device; the external device determining an identification of the implant and comparing the identification with identifications in a stored list; if the device matches one of said identifications, then using a corresponding set of operating parameters to interact with said implant; and otherwise, not interacting with said device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Bastiaan van Dijk, Peter Gibson
  • Patent number: RE49528
    Abstract: Antimicrobial and antithrombogenic polymer or polymeric blend, compounds, coatings, and materials containing the same, as well as articles made with, or coated with the same, and methods of making the same exhibiting improved antimicrobial properties and reduced platelet adhesion. Embodiments include polymers with antimicrobial and antithrombogenic groups bound to a single polymer backbone, an antimicrobial polymer blended with an antithrombogenic polymer, and medical devices coated with the antimicrobial and antithrombogenic polymer or polymeric blend.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: BIOINTERACTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Simon Jon Onis, Fanny Burrows, Krishan Kapoor, Alan Rhodes, Ajay K Luthra
  • Patent number: RE49529
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating NPP1 deficiency or NPP1-associated disease such as idiopathic infantile arterial calcification (IIAC), pseudoxanthoma elasticum, vascular calcification in chronic kidney disease (VCCKD), insulin resistance, hypophosphatemic rickets, myocardial ischemia, joint calcification, angioid streaks, and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine. The present invention provides a method for treating tissue calcification by administering soluble NPP1 to produce a transient increase in serum pyrophosphate levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Inozyme Pharma, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Quinn, Nelson Hsia, Tayeba Khan, Kim Lynette Askew, Gregory Grabowski, Zhiliang Cheng, W. Charles O'Neill
  • Patent number: RE49530
    Abstract: A glass and an enclosure, including windows, cover plates, and substrates for mobile electronic devices comprising the glass. The glass has a crack initiation threshold that is sufficient to withstand direct impact, has a retained strength following abrasion that is greater than soda lime and alkali aluminosilicate glasses, and is resistant to damage when scratched. The enclosure includes cover plates, windows, screens, and casings for mobile electronic devices and information terminal devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: CORNING INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Kristen L. Barefoot, Matthew John Dejneka, Sinue Gomez, Timothy Michael Gross, Nagaraja Shashidhar
  • Patent number: RE49531
    Abstract: A filter device may include a filter housing and a filter element defining a longitudinal axis disposed in the filter housing. The filter element may be configured to be penetrated by a fluid flow in a radial direction from a raw end to a pure end of the filter element. A water separator may be disposed at the pure end of the filter element and arranged axially spaced from the same. The water separator may have a hydrophobic and annular diaphragm extending in an axial direction of the filter element configured to be penetrated by the fluid flow from a raw end of the water separator in a radially outward to a radially inward direction with respect to the longitudinal axis to separate water from the fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Braunheim
  • Patent number: RE49532
    Abstract: An energy storing system, which includes a plurality of weights; a first storing unit and a second storing unit, wherein the first storing unit is arranged below the second storing unit and each of the storing units includes a guiding track on which weights can be placed and along which weights can be moved, wherein each of these guiding tracks includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion is arranged below the first portion; and a loading unit configured to lift at least one weight from the first storing unit to the second storing unit during a first period thereby converting electrical energy to potential energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventor: Mohammed Abdulaziz Al-Khamis
  • Patent number: RE49533
    Abstract: An uplink transmission method in a wireless communication system, and a user equipment (UE) therefore, are discussed. The method includes, for example, generating uplink control information (UCI) which includes at least one of a hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) acknowledgement (ACK)/negative-acknowledgement (NACK) signal, a channel quality indicator (CQI) and a scheduling request (SR); generating a reference signal (RS) based on one or more indices selected from among a set {0, 3, 6, 8, 10}; transmitting the UCI on a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH); and transmitting the generated RS for the PUCCH based on the selected one or more indices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Min Gyu Kim, Suck Chel Yang, Joon Kui Ahn, Dong Youn Seo
  • Patent number: 11647685
    Abstract: An automated implement control system includes one or more distance sensors configured for coupling with an agricultural implement. The one or more distance sensors are configured to measure a ground distance and a canopy distance from the one or more sensors to the ground and crop canopy, respectively. An implement control module is in communication with the one or more distance sensors. The implement control module controls movement of the agricultural implement. The implement control module includes a confidence module configured to determine a ground confidence value based on the measured ground distance and a canopy confidence value based on the measured canopy distance. A target selection module of the implement control module is configured to select one of the measured ground or canopy distances as a control basis for controlling movement of the agricultural implement based on the comparison of confidence values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Raven Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Weidenbach, John D. Preheim
  • Patent number: 11647686
    Abstract: A self-propelled work vehicle is provided with systems and methods for communicating the presence of nearby objects to an operator. A horizontally rotatable machine frame supports a work implement which is further vertically rotatable. Various object sensors are each configured to generate object signals representative of detected objects in respective fields of vision. A controller determines a working area for the work vehicle, corresponding at least to a swing radius of the machine frame and optionally further to a swing radius of the work implement at a given orientation and/or angle of rotation. The controller determines positions of each detected object relative to the machine frame based on the object signals and known positions of the respective object sensors, and generates output signals based on the determined object positions with respect to the working area. The output signals may facilitate vehicle interventions, and/or visual alerts corresponding to bird's eye displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Michael G. Kean, Drew F. Harwell
  • Patent number: 11647687
    Abstract: In one aspect, a system for controlling the direction of travel of agricultural implements may include a work vehicle having a vehicle-based controller configured to control an operation of a valve provided in operative association with the work vehicle. The system may also include an agricultural implement configured to be towed by the work vehicle. The implement may include a sensor configured to detect an operational parameter indicative of a direction of travel of the implement. The implement may also include an actuator configured to adjust the direction of travel of the implement, with the actuator being fluidly coupled to the valve such that the valve is configured to control an operation of the actuator. The implement may further include an implement-based controller configured to initiate control of the operation of the valve based on sensor data received from the sensor to adjust the direction of travel of the implement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Jason T. Czapka, Kevin D. McKee, Kevin M. Smith, Robert J. Longua, Keith W. Wendte, Trevor Stanhope, Marvin A. Prickel
  • Patent number: 11647688
    Abstract: An intelligent seeding and fertilizing machine for intercropping comprises: a fixed frame, a plurality of seeding devices arranged in parallel in the fixed frame and a plurality of guide columns fixedly connected in the fixed frame, where one end of fixed frame close to a cutting mechanism is provided with a lifting plate, a side of the fixed frame is in sliding contact with an inner wall of a lifting groove, the lifting groove is provided with a lifting screw, a lifting motor is fixedly connected to a top surface of the lifting plate; each seeding device includes a frame, and a bottom surface of the frame is respectively provided with a cutting mechanism, a cleaning mechanism, a furrowing mechanism, a fertilizing mechanism, a seeding mechanism and a soil covering mechanism, and the above mechanisms and the lifting motor are all electrically connected with a control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences
    Inventors: Zhanxiang Sun, Liangshan Feng, Ning Yang, Chen Feng, Yue Men, Wei Bai, Yaosheng Wang, Zhe Zhang, Mingzhu Zhao, Xianglong Sun
  • Patent number: 11647689
    Abstract: In a fluid injection system for dispensing a solution, said fluid injection system comprises a feeder tank having a product to be dispensed therein, an inlet connection for diverting fluid from a flow line to a fluid nozzle means and an outlet connection for dispensing the solution into the flow line or onto a matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: EVERRIS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventor: Masahide Tabata
  • Patent number: 11647690
    Abstract: A lawn mower robot includes a water tank configured to store water, a nozzle, and a cleaning module that is configured to clean the cutting blades of the robot by spraying water stored in the water tank on the blades through the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: Jongha Kim
  • Patent number: 11647691
    Abstract: Crop is routed past a sample window on an agricultural combine harvester. Light it is impinged on the crop from an illumination source and reflected radiation is directed to a sensor. The output of the sensor is indicative of various constituents in the harvested crop. The illumination source is controlled based on the temperature proximate the crop sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Terence D. Pickett, Joseph J. Ellerbach, Michael A. Kool
  • Patent number: 11647692
    Abstract: Harvesting tools are disclosed which may comprise a gripper including a set of finger elements constructed and arranged to envelop a target object pertaining to agricultural produce, and a manipulator carriage configured to actuate the gripper during operation to grasp the target object. Related systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: APPHARVEST TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan R. Knopf, Joshua Aaron Lessing, Jason A. Chrisos
  • Patent number: 11647693
    Abstract: A stomping shoe assembly for an agricultural harvester header including a stomping shoe having a substantially planar proximal end for connecting to an agricultural harvester header, and a curved distal end for engaging crop. The assembly further includes a stalk cutter having an elongated body mounted to the stomping shoe and extending from the stomping shoe from the curved distal end to the substantially planar proximal end. Also provided is an agricultural harvester header including the stomping shoe assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventor: Nicholas Shane
  • Patent number: 11647694
    Abstract: A method for the operation of a combine harvester includes processing a harvested material flow by at least one axial separator and ejecting a residual material flow formed in this way from the combine harvester by at least two ejection devices. The axial separator is formed by a movable vane element by means of which the residual material flow exiting from the axial separator is distributed on a work member downstream of the axial separator. In order to further improve the distribution of the residual material flow on the field, an actual distribution of the residual material flow on the two ejection devices is detected, wherein, when a deviation of the actual distribution from a predetermined reference distribution is detected, the vane element is readjusted so that the actual distribution is at least approximated to the reference distribution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: CLAAS Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Jens Bussmann, Bernd Holtmann, Andreas Diekamp, Benedikt Poelling
  • Patent number: 11647695
    Abstract: A crop elevator for a combine harvester includes an ascending section and a descending section and a housing enclosing the ascending section and the descending section. The elevator further comprises an elevator loop arranged inside the housing which includes a plurality of paddles for elevating a harvested crop. The elevator also includes a weighing system configured to determine a weight of harvested crop that is present on at least one of the paddles during an ascending movement of the at least one of the paddles in the ascending section. The weighing system includes a weight sensor configured to output a weight signal representative of the weight of the harvested crop. The ascending section of the elevator comprises a measurement section, wherein the weighing system is configured to retrieve the weight signal when the at least one of the paddles is in the measurement section of the elevator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: CNH Industrial America LLC
    Inventors: Matthias Baert, Bart M. A. Missotten, Eric Veikle, Denver R. Yoder
  • Patent number: 11647696
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a belt as a continuous traction means for conveyor belts of bale presses, comprising at least one fabric layer embedded at least in certain regions in a polymer layer, for creating a continuous belt reinforced by at least one fabric layer. The present disclosure provide that cross-stiffening elements are embedded in the polymer layer, for increasing a transverse rigidity of the belt, whereby the cross-stiffening elements are essentially oriented in a transverse direction of the belt, and the belt exhibits, at least in the region of the cross-stiffening elements, a ratio of rigidity between the transverse rigidity and a longitudinal rigidity of at least 2:1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: ARNOLD JÄGER HOLDING GMBH
    Inventor: Sebastian Jäger
  • Patent number: 11647697
    Abstract: A three-point bale spreader attachable to a tractor includes an arm capable of lifting a bale into a processing chamber. A pair of rotors with a plurality of flail knives is rotated to shred the bale. A conveyor feeds the bale into the rotating rotors, while a door can be opened to varying degrees to allow the shredded material to exit the bale spreader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventor: Bruce Goddard
  • Patent number: 11647698
    Abstract: A chopper blade for use in an agricultural harvester chopper to chop crop residue comprises a blade body and a hard face. The blade body comprises a cutting edge of the chopper blade. The hard face is applied on a surface of the blade body, and is harder than the blade body. The hard face comprises a serration pattern along a cutting edge such that the cutting edge wears to the serration pattern to match the serration pattern to form corresponding serrations in the cutting edge with the serration pattern becoming part of the cutting edge of the chopper blade during use of the chopper blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Justin D. Bruns
  • Patent number: 11647699
    Abstract: A tree saw attachment for a modular landscape trimmer is disclosed. In one embodiment, the tree saw attachment is provided with a drive unit having a drive shaft operably connectable to a motive source and a transmission operably connected to the drive shaft. An anvil is connected to and extending from an output side of the transmission of the drive unit, and a blade is connected to the output shaft of the transmission. The blade has an arcuate outer peripheral edge with teeth formed along a portion thereof forming a cutting edge so as the output shaft is rotated, the distance between the cutting edge and a central axis of the output shaft increases until the blade has substantially completed one rotation. Rotation of the blade causes the blade to move transversely with respect to the anvil to engage and cut material positioned between the blade and the anvil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Dinotooth Cutter, LLC
    Inventors: Bernard Luttmer, Kelly Coover
  • Patent number: 11647700
    Abstract: One variation of a method for monitoring growth of plants within a facility includes: aggregating global ambient data recorded by a suite of fixed sensors, arranged proximal a grow area within the facility, at a first frequency during a grow period; extracting interim outcomes of a set of plants, occupying a module in the grow area, from module-level images recorded by a mover at a second frequency less than the first frequency while interfacing with the module during the period of time; dispatching the mover to autonomously deliver the module to a transfer station; extracting interim outcomes of the set of plants from plant-level images recorded by the transfer station while sequentially transferring plants out of the module at the conclusion of the grow period; and deriving relationships between ambient conditions, interim outcomes, and final outcomes from a corpus of plant records associated with plants grown in the facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: IRON OX, INC.
    Inventors: Brandon Ace Alexander, Jonathan Binney, Winnie Ding, Zachary Wielgosz
  • Patent number: 11647701
    Abstract: A system for plant parameter detection, including: a plant morphology sensor having a first field of view and configured to record a morphology measurement of a plant portion and an ambient environment adjacent the plant, a plant physiology sensor having a second field of view and configured to record a plant physiology parameter measurement of a plant portion and an ambient environment adjacent the plant, wherein the second field of view overlaps with the first field of view; a support statically coupling the plant morphology sensor to the physiology sensor, and a computing system configured to: identify a plant set of pixels within the physiology measurement based on the morphology measurement; determine physiology values for each pixel of the plant set of pixels; and extract a growth parameter based on the physiology values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: BLUE RIVER TECHNOLOGY INC.
    Inventors: Lee Kamp Redden, Matthew Stephen Colgan
  • Patent number: 11647702
    Abstract: A protector device includes a plurality of pairs of multi-pronged elements. Each pair of multi-pronged elements includes a first multi-pronged element having a first C-shaped element that has a first straight section, a first end forming a first end spike, and a second end forming a second end spike, and a first connecting element attached to and perpendicular to the first C-shaped element. Each pair of multi-pronged elements also includes a second multi-pronged element including a second C-shaped element connected to the first connecting element of the first multi-pronged element, the second C-shape element having a second straight section, a third end forming a third end spike, and a fourth end forming a fourth end spike, and a second connecting element attached to and perpendicular to the second C-shaped element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventors: Manuel Romero Araguete, Francisco Romero Araguete
  • Patent number: 11647703
    Abstract: A cable use system includes a plurality of support posts, a cable supported by the support posts, a winding device configured to wind the cable, a hoisting device coupled to the cable and configured to move in an air when the cable is wound by the winding device, and a cutting device hung from the hoisting device. The cutting device includes a cutting unit configured to cut a surface side of a tree all around.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Kazuo Suyama
  • Patent number: 11647704
    Abstract: A device for picking up and hauling a log or similar object and a method for its use are disclosed. The device is capable of picking up one end of the log and dragging the log behind it, but is also capable of picking up the entire log off the ground. The device can be anchored to and pulled behind a small vehicle, such as an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or utility vehicle (UTV), or behind a large vehicle such as a car or truck. The device uses no winches or hydraulics that could break or wear out, and lifts and holds the log solely using levers and chains as attachment points. The device is able to maneuver over rugged terrain and is also able to be towed at high speeds on a road.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventor: Scott L Wisdom, Sr.
  • Patent number: 11647705
    Abstract: A liquid capture tray and conservation system for capturing agricultural liquids which would otherwise be wasted and could contaminate groundwater. The liquid capture tray has a tray body and a reservoir matrix across the tray body. The reservoir matrix has a plurality of adjacent interconnected concave liquid capture cups, each with a sidewall and bottom wall defining an upwardly disposed reservoir. The tray is positioned below the root zone of a plant growing area to capture liquids that pass through the root zone into the reservoirs of the cups. Apertures in the tray body allow excess liquids to drain from the tray. A connecting mechanism can be utilized to connect two trays together. Cut-outs in the sidewalls of the cups allow liquid to move from one cup to another to disperse liquid across the reservoir matrix. The system includes a growing area, root zone, liquid and liquid capture tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Inventor: Steven A. Schneider
  • Patent number: 11647706
    Abstract: A method and system for use therein for providing O2 and H2 gases directly to the soil proximal to the roots of plants via electrolysis is described. The method employs at least one electrolyzer disposed adjacent to, or inline with, the irrigation waterline of the plant grow operation to facilitate the introduction of the gases to the soil. A power source is used to provide the electrolytic conversion, and gases remain in a micro-bubbled form to flow through the waterline more easily to the plants where they are needed the most. A venturi is used to channel the dissolved gases in the waterline from the electrolyzer in embodiments having an external HyGrO unit. The inline embodiment electrolyzes the water without need of a venturi to reintroduce the gases to the waterline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Hyo Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Dubose
  • Patent number: 11647707
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for analyzing sensor data related to an irrigation system. According to a preferred embodiment, the system includes algorithms for analyzing real-time, near real-time and historical data acquired from sensors in communication with a mechanized irrigation machine. Further, the algorithms of the present invention system may analyze collected sensor data to determine if an event has occurred or is predicted to occur. Further, the algorithms of the present invention may provide commands to an irrigation machine and notifications to users. According to further aspects of the present invention, the algorithms of the present invention may preferably apply machine learning and other data analysis tools to detect maintenance patterns, geographic trends, environmental trends, and to provide predictive analysis for future events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Valmont Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Tracy A. Thatcher, Mark Moeller, John Kastl
  • Patent number: 11647708
    Abstract: An embodiment of the novel and inventive vertical hydroponic system comprises a double-sided system, each side having two sets of double-door tile panels. Each door is mounted on hinges attached at either the right or left sides of an external support frame with the doors opening out from the middle. Each door in this embodiment may support a 6×4 array of novel and inventive tiles, each tile arranged with two columns of 3 pot supports, each such tile capable of supporting 6 grow pots, for a total of 144 grow pots per door. In this embodiment all four doors can support up to 576 grow pots. However, an infinite number of tile variations are possible with the 2×3 array being just one. The doors can be opened during the growth cycle without disconnecting or interrupting the irrigation components which allows for fast and easy harvesting and maintenance. A submersible pump and its control electronics are mounted in the support framework so the system is self-contained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: HARVEST TODAY LLC
    Inventors: Richard Langille, Gregory Daryll Whiteside, Joseph L. Kapushion
  • Patent number: 11647709
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing one or more markers that are associated with resistance to fungi. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing at least one marker associated with resistance to southern rust (SR) infection for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program, thus producing novel SR resistant germplasm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Sunil Kumar Biradar, Sonali Dilip Gandhi, Hemareddy Hirenallur Basappa, Peter Vincent Maloney, Yule Pan, Veeresh Gowda Rp, Dharanendra Swamy, Hao Zhou
  • Patent number: 11647710
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparation of soybean leaves having a high content of an isoflavone derivative in a dark condition and soybean leaves having a high content of an isoflavone derivative prepared thereby. Specifically, treatment of a soybean plant 20 days to 60 days after seeding with a predetermined concentration of ethylene in a dark condition was found to accumulate higher concentrations of isoflavone derivatives in soybean leaves than treatment with ethephon in a light condition, which requires a high level of energy. Therefore, when used, the method of the present invention can economically and quickly prepare soybean leaves having a very high content of isoflavones, and the soybean leaves having a high content of isoflavone derivatives, an extract of the soybean leaves, and a fraction of the extract can be advantageously used as a food and medicine material against diseases caused by estrogen unbalance and deficient antioxidant activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: INDUSTRY-ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATION GYEONGSANG NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ki Hun Park, Jeong Ho Kim, Yeong Jun Ban, Yeong Hun Song
  • Patent number: 11647711
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new broccoli variety. The broccoli plant of the present invention includes a broccoli plant identified by Accession No. FERM BP-22393 or a progeny line thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: TAKII & COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Takayuki Komatsu
  • Patent number: 11647712
    Abstract: A novel hybrid cantaloupe plant designated HMC460066 is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid cantaloupe designated HMC460066, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid cantaloupe designated HMC460066, and to methods for producing a cantaloupe plant by crossing the hybrid cantaloupe HMC460066 with itself or another cantaloupe plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: HM. CLAUSE, INC.
    Inventor: Bill Copes
  • Patent number: 11647713
    Abstract: A novel hybrid cantaloupe plant designated DEPUTY is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid cantaloupe designated DEPUTY, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid cantaloupe designated DEPUTY, and to methods for producing a cantaloupe plant by crossing the hybrid cantaloupe DEPUTY with itself or another cantaloupe plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: HM. CLAUSE, INC.
    Inventor: Bill Copes
  • Patent number: 11647714
    Abstract: A rice cultivar designated UADA1701084 is disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from rice cultivar UADA1701084. Further, it provides methods for producing a rice plant by crossing UADA1701084 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 UADA1701084 through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding UADA1701084 with another rice cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventor: Karen A. K. Moldenhauer
  • Patent number: 11647715
    Abstract: A rice cultivar designated ‘Lynx’ is disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from rice cultivar Lynx. Further, it provides methods for producing a rice plant by crossing Lynx 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 Lynx through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding Lynx with another rice cultivar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
    Inventor: Xueyan Sha
  • Patent number: 11647716
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are seed and plants of the maize hybrid variety designated ICH39956, as well as cells and cell cultures derived therefrom. Further disclosed are methods for producing seed, commodity products, and derived progeny plants from the maize hybrid variety designated ICH39956.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Inari Agriculture Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric James Ford, Ryan Edward Frazier, Scott Clarence Stelpflug