Patents Issued in November 23, 2023
  • Publication number: 20230371415
    Abstract: A perforator quick disconnect system for an aerator device includes a perforator and a retaining device. The perforator has a head with an exterior configured to be received within a mounting block of the aerator device and a female component that extends into the exterior of the head. The retaining device has a connector configured to connect to the mounting block and a male component disposed within the connector and moveable relative thereto from a first position to a second position. The female and male components together form a quick disconnect mechanism such that when the perforator and retaining device are received by the mounting block, the male component engages the female component when the male component is in the first position to connect the retaining device to the mounting block and disengages the female component when in the second position to disconnect the perforator from the mounting block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: AmTech International
    Inventor: Von Davis
  • Publication number: 20230371416
    Abstract: A method for working a plot of land simultaneously by agricultural robots in accordance with instructions and/or commands transmitted by a common central management and control system, the method including: subdividing the plot of land to be worked into distinct work zones as strips having respective ends at the two opposite extremities thereof, and into a turn zone extending along the various opposite ends of the trips; subdividing each turn zone into turn portions, each of which faces and continues from one of the two ends of one of the strips forming work zones; and assigning a fraction of a turn portion to the robot that either is about to pass or is in the process of passing through the designated turn portion, or is going to start, is in the process of completing or going to complete work in the work zone associated with the designated turn portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: KUHN SAS
    Inventors: Marie HOELLINGER, Philippe POTIER, Quentin LABOUREY, Benoît JARRASSIER
  • Publication number: 20230371417
    Abstract: A path planning module or electronic data processor is configured to establish a path plan for a planter to cover a first area of the field at least once with a sequence of path segments that are generally parallel to each other and spaced apart. A path interference estimator or the electronic data processor is configured to estimate potential interference between two or more path segments with respect to a first path segment and a second path segment. An exclusion zone module or the electronic data processor is configured to determine an exclusion zone for the planter to prohibit planting of one or more rows of seeds or seedlings within the exclusion zone based on the estimated potential interference. The electronic data processor is configured to activate or execute the path plan and determined exclusion zone in accordance with the established path plan and determined exclusion zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: SHRIRAAM PRABU SUBRAMANIAN, TYLER D. SCHLEICHER
  • Publication number: 20230371418
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry land-based seed water-retention sowing method, belonging to the technical field of seed sowing; the method specifically includes steps of: forming water-retention sleeves by double non-woven fabrics and a polyacrylamide water-retaining agent disposed between the double non-woven fabrics, and placing seeds into the water-retention sleeves, and finally placing the seeds with the water-retention sleeves into water for soaking and sowing the seeds. In this way, the present invention can effectively relieve the dependence of crop seed sowing on soil moisture. Therefore, the present invention is suitable for dry land sowing and can improve the seedling emergence rate of seeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Xiaojuan WANG, Juanling WANG
  • Publication number: 20230371419
    Abstract: A processing system having: a central processing unit (“CPU”) to execute instructions for processing agricultural data; and a communication unit to transmit and receive agricultural data, the CPU is configured to execute instructions to obtain soil temperature from a soil apparatus having at least one sensor to sense soil temperature, to obtain air temperature, to determine a temperature offset based on the soil temperature and the air temperature, to obtain a predicted air temperature, and to determine predicted soil temperature for a future time period based on the temperature offset and the predicted air temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Strnad, Matthew Morgan, Dale M. Koch
  • Publication number: 20230371420
    Abstract: A distribution tower comprising an upright conduit for pneumatically conveying particulate material in a primary stream. The tower additionally includes a distribution head at the upper end of the conduit, with the distribution head comprising a plenum chamber for receiving the primary stream of particulate material from the conduit. The distribution head further comprises a plurality of discharge outlets for directing particulate material out of the plenum chamber by splitting the primary stream into a plurality of secondary streams. Each of the secondary streams is discharged from the distribution head via one of the discharge outlets. The tower additionally includes a flow adjustment system configured to adjust a distribution of particulate material between the secondary streams without completely restricting the flow of any of the secondary streams through their respective discharge outlet. The tower further includes a control system for controlling operation of said flow adjustment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Jacob R. Riffel, Gregory W. Arnett, Verne A. Hubalek
  • Publication number: 20230371422
    Abstract: An adaptable walk behind spreader for dispersing particulate material in different spread patterns. The walk behind spreader includes a spread control assembly configured to control flow of particulate material through first, second and third exit openings and onto a dispersing mechanism. The spread control assembly includes a first spread control member and a second spread control member. Movement of the first and second spread control members selectively inhibits the flow of particulate material through at least a portion of the exit openings, thereby altering the spread pattern of the particulate material dispersed from the spreader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Kendall, Richard Sevrey, Richard H. Chapman
  • Publication number: 20230371423
    Abstract: A tractor includes rear wheels, a transmission, brake pedals (a left brake pedal and a right brake pedal), a brake device, a cruise control operating tool, and a cruise control device. The pair of rear wheels is provided on right and left. The transmission shifts the gear for the vehicle speed. The pair of brake pedals is provided on right and left. The brake device individually actuates brakes for the rear wheels on right and left when the brake pedal is operated. The cruise control device fixes the gear of the transmission when the cruise control operating tool is operated, cancels the fixed gear of the transmission when the left brake pedal is operated, and cancels the fixed gear of the transmission when the right brake pedal is operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tetsuya IIDA
  • Publication number: 20230371424
    Abstract: In order to reduce crop losses, a double knife cutting system (11) is configured on the knife bar (6), where the double knife cutting system (11) includes a first part of the knife blades (18a) present on the cutting unit (2) are fastened to a first knife back (20a), this first part of the knife blades (18a) together with the first knife back (20a) forming the upper knife (22), and a second part of the knife blades (18b) present on the cutting unit (2) being fastened to a second knife back (20b), this second part of the knife blades (18b) together with the second knife back (20b) forming the lower knife (24), the upper knife (22) and the lower knife (24) being driven in opposite directions, and the sliding surface (14) being configured as a bar (16) which is connected in a stationary manner to the upper knife (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: CHRISTIAN BROX, DIRK WEBERMANN, STEFFEN SUDHUES, MICHAEL POKRIEFKE
  • Publication number: 20230371425
    Abstract: In order to reduce crop losses in the region of the knife bar, a double knife cutting system (11) includes a first part of the knife blades (18a) present on the cutting unit (2) are fastened to a first knife back (20a), this first part of the knife blades (18a) together with the first knife back (20a) forming the upper knife (22), a second part of the knife blades (18b) present on the cutting unit (2) being fastened to a second knife back (20b), this second part of the knife blades (18b) together with the second knife back (20b) forming the lower knife (24), the upper knife (22) and the lower knife (24) being driven in opposite directions, and, of the rocker arms (34), a first rocker arm (34) being drive-connected to the upper knife (22) and a second rocker arm (34) being drive-connected to the lower knife (24).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: CHRISTIAN BROX, DIRK WEBERMANN, STEFFEN SUDHUES, MICHAEL POKRIEFKE
  • Publication number: 20230371426
    Abstract: A mower includes a frame, at least one cutting unit, and a lifting unit. The lifting unit is connected to the at least one cutting unit and includes a yoke assembly, a first arm assembly, a second arm assembly, and a third arm assembly. The yoke assembly is connected to the cutting unit. The first arm assembly is pivotably mounted to the vehicle frame about a first pivot axis. The second arm assembly is pivotably mounted to the first arm assembly about a second pivot axis and to the yoke assembly about a third pivot axis with the second pivot axis and third pivot axis being non-parallel to the first pivot axis. The third arm assembly includes a first end pivotally connected to the frame and a second end pivotally connected to the second arm assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Michael Jonathan Laine, Ashwath Thukaram Kini, Todd L. Scott, Jarrett A. Jones
  • Publication number: 20230371427
    Abstract: A robotic garden tool including a deck, a blade motor configured to rotate a blade about a blade axis, and a mount axially movable with respect to the deck along the blade axis. The garden tool also includes a worm shaft mounted for rotation with respect to the deck about a worm axis, the work shaft forming a threaded interface with the mount such that rotation of the worm shaft about the worm axis causes the mount to move axially with respect to the deck. The garden tool also includes a manual actuator configured to move with respect to the deck in response to receiving a manual actuation force by an operator, where the manual actuator is in operable communication with the worm shaft such that movement of the manual actuator with respect to the deck causes the worm shaft to rotate about the worm axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Hok Sum Sam LAI, Ho Lam NG, Li Feng WANG, Yong HU
  • Publication number: 20230371428
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a small push-type lawn mower that can be converted into a riding mower. The mower includes a platform at the rear of the mower deck, and its handle assembly that can be pivoted forward making room for a user to step onto the platform. The handle assembly includes controls that drive electric motors that power the rear wheels allowing the user to ride the mower. The handle assembly can be pivoted rearwardly so that the user can access and grab the handle assembly and push the mower as is well known.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel J. WHITE, Matthew J. VELDERMAN, Matthew STANTON
  • Publication number: 20230371429
    Abstract: In an agricultural combine including a rotor of a threshing system, a concave positioned beneath the rotor, a rotor cage positioned above the rotor, a drive controllably operable for rotating the rotor in opposite first and second rotational directions, a control in operative control of the drive, and a sensor for sensing information representative of load conditions opposing rotation of the rotor, a method for deslugging the threshing system of the agricultural combine includes the steps of (i) sensing information representative of load conditions opposing rotation of the rotor above a pre-determined threshold, which indicates a slugging condition; (ii) activating an actuator, which adjusts one or more components to move from an initial position to a deslugging position; (iii) rotating the rotor; and (iv) sensing information representative of load conditions opposing rotation to determine whether the slugging condition still exists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Edmund N. Holt, II, Curtis Hillen
  • Publication number: 20230371430
    Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer-readable media for computer-assisted and automatic harvest, sorting, pruning, and trimming of agricultural products. In one implementation, the agricultural product may be a hemp or cannabis product. In one implementation, the agricultural product is automatically pruned through use an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated cutting path. In one implementation, the agricultural product is supported by a clamping assembly. In one implementation, the agricultural product is imaged in a positive-pressure imaging assembly. In one implementation, the agricultural product is automatically trimmed in a positive pressure cutting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Farm-Hand AI, Inc.
    Inventors: David HARTKOP, Milan Gabriel YOUNG, Ivan MCCRACKEN
  • Publication number: 20230371431
    Abstract: A constructive arrangement applied to harvesting machines, comprising a cam system that regulates attack angle of reel fingers, a cutting bar fixation using a top tether and roller sets which are attached to rear part of the bar that jointly sustain flexibility of the cutting bar, and a counterfoil shaped to allow base of a gearbox to take a higher position, without changing height of the cutting bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Alexandre Aparecido CRÉSCIO, Fabio Massahide Santos TANAKA, Oswaldo Argeu LEITE
  • Publication number: 20230371432
    Abstract: An agricultural work implement, in particular a mowing unit, for attachment to a towing vehicle is disclosed, along with method of road operation setup, that includes an attachment frame, on which a telescopic support arm is pivotably and/or shiftably arranged, at least one aggregate hinged to the support arm, a gearbox which can be connected to a power take-off shaft of the towing vehicle in a power-receiving manner, and a variable-length output shaft, which is arranged in a power-transmitting manner between the gearbox and the aggregate, wherein the aggregate is positionally changeable by pivoting and/or shifting the support arm and is reversibly adjustable from a field configuration provided for field operation into a transport configuration provided for road operation. The telescoping and/or pivoting of the support arm and/or the adjustment of the gearbox occurs in different sequences as a function of current positions of the support arm and/or the gearbox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: MARKUS BARTELS, RICHARD BÜTER, JENS LÖMKER
  • Publication number: 20230371433
    Abstract: A rake apparatus is disclosed. The rake apparatus includes a plurality of material gathering members connected to a continuous conveyor member such as a chain or a belt. A drive sprocket supports the conveyor member at a discharge end of the rake apparatus. An idler sprocket supports the conveyor member at a distal end of the rake apparatus. The material gathering members contact a bottom stripper guard and a top stripper guard as they travel about the raking device to remove crop material from the material gathering members. The rake apparatus may be part of a harvesting machine in which the processing chamber of the harvesting machine has a width that is the same width as the pickup device of the harvesting machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Curt T. Graham, Nathan D. Dockter, Kent Thompson, Grant Hoppes
  • Publication number: 20230371434
    Abstract: A baler implement includes a baling chamber having an inlet spanning across a width thereof. The width of the inlet may be subdivided into a plurality of discrete regions. A preservative dispensing system includes a plurality of nozzles arranged across the width of the inlet. Each of the nozzles is independently controllable based on the crop density within a respective one of the discrete regions to dispense a preservative at different application rates within each of the discrete regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: UDAY KUMAR KUCHIPUDI
  • Publication number: 20230371435
    Abstract: A loading apparatus for a round baler for loading a roll of binding material on the round baler is disclosed comprising a binding material support displaceable about a first end between a storage position and a transfer position, in which when in the storage position a first end of the binding material support is raised relative to a second end of the binding material support and when in the transfer position the first end of the binding material support is lowered relative to the second end of the binding material support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Robert James Olsen
  • Publication number: 20230371436
    Abstract: A method of monitoring a status of a supply of wrap material of a baler implement includes receiving a supply roll length input when a new supply roll of wrap material is loaded into a wrap system of the baler implement. A respective length of the wrap material used to wrap each bale since receiving the supply roll length input is determined and summed together to define a total current used wrap value. The total current used wrap value is subtracted from the total longitudinal length to define a current remaining length of the wrap material. A notification signal is communicated to a communicator to indicate to an operator the current remaining length of the wrap material on the supply roll of the wrap material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: DANIEL E. DERSCHEID, BART A. COFFMAN, Eric M. Thies
  • Publication number: 20230371437
    Abstract: A round baler (1) that includes a feed channel (6) leading to a pressing chamber (55), a drivable transfer device (20) to convey harvested material through the feed channel (6) toward the pressing chamber (55) in a pressing mode, as well as a storage device (30) with a storage space (32). There is a means to continuously pick up harvested material, and a storage device (30) has a storage space wall (31) which outwardly delimits the storage space (32), in communication with the feed channel (6) by means of at least one storage space opening (33), as well as a drivable storage space conveyor (34) for the harvested material within the storage space (32), wherein, in storage mode, the storage device (30) intakes harvested material from the feed channel (6) and, in the pressing mode, discharges harvested material to the feed channel (6) both with a storage space opening(s) (33).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: JOSEF HORSTMANN
  • Publication number: 20230371441
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of plant pots. More specifically, the present invention relates to a removable plant pot device. The device is primarily comprised of a body, further comprised of a first half and a second half, further connected via at least one peelable connection member. The peelable connection member is further comprised of at least one perforated edge and at least one pull tab that allows for easy separation between the two halves. The device is further comprised of a bottom wall that is comprised of at least one opening that allows for the plant to drain. The removable plant pot device allows users to pot and replant plants without damaging the pot or the plant. The device also allows users to pot and repot plants with minimal soil spillage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Carrie Beers
  • Publication number: 20230371442
    Abstract: A vertical farming system promoting uniform crop airflow in an enclosure may include a crop suspension system including crop containers, suspension extensions connected to the crop containers, and an upper support disposed at an upper side of the enclosure and connected to the suspension extensions. The system may further include a ventilation system including a main upper airway disposed at the upper side of the enclosure, upper branch airways in fluid communication with the main upper airway and disposed at the upper side of the enclosure, a main lower airway disposed at a lower side of the enclosure, and lower branch airways in fluid communication with the main lower airway. The suspension extensions may include subgroups of different lengths relative to the upper support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Marcel VYVERBERG
  • Publication number: 20230371443
    Abstract: Systems are described for plant propagation and transportation. The systems include modular stackable carriers and modular stackable trays, wherein the trays accommodate plant pots, and wherein the carrier accommodate the trays. Trays and carriers may be stacked and nested in various configurations to create ensembles based on a desired functions, such as for transportation, storage or stowage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Johannes Everardus Eek, Thomas Jan Hessling, Josef Maria Fischer, Lennart Holm Johnsen
  • Publication number: 20230371444
    Abstract: A method of growing plants in a confined space makes use of containers for plants. The containers are stored using a system including a three-dimensional array of array elements, said three-dimensional array of array elements having a stack of two-dimensional arrays of array elements. Each two-dimensional array has a grid of tracks defining a first track for moving a container in an X-direction, and second tracks for moving the container in a Y-direction. Containers are moved using a shuttle. To improve the use of the space available for growing plants, the containers have to be moved from the first track to a second track efficiently. Thus, moving a container to the second track comprises lifting at least one of the containers and the shuttle by bringing moveable track sections from a relatively low position to a relatively high position, and moving the container to the second array element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: LOGIQS B.V.
    Inventor: Gerrit Johannes van Staalduinen
  • Publication number: 20230371445
    Abstract: There is provided a pick-and-plant head for planting plant cuttings in a cultivation medium. The pick-and-plant head is provided with a grasper comprising opposed grasping surfaces for grasping a portion of a cutting between them and with an abutment that abuts a cutting. The grasper and abutment are moveable relative to one another and are arranged so that during release of a cutting from the grasper the abutment passes between the opposed grasping surfaces and the cutting is abutted by the abutment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Wim VAN DER EL
  • Publication number: 20230371446
    Abstract: A method of applying a foil on an inclined roof structure having a ridge beam, a gutter, a plurality of parallel roof bars interconnecting the beam and the gutter and a ventilation opening frame which surrounds an opening that is located between the beam, the gutter and two neighboring bars, comprises: supplying a window frame that fits inside the ventilation opening frame, introducing the window frame within and holding the window frame at a fixed position with respect to the ventilation opening frame, laying a foil onto the roof structure such that it extends at least from the beam to the gutter and covers at least the neighboring roof bars, fixing the foil to the window frame and the ventilation opening frame along respective circumferential edges thereof, cutting the foil between the window frame and the ventilation opening frame, hence forming the window frame including the foil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Gerardus Jacobus Maria Van Holsteijn, Danny Johannes Van Paassen
  • Publication number: 20230371447
    Abstract: Horticulture automation systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a horticulture automation system for indoor vertical farming can include a sensor input configured to receive sensor readings related to a horticulture environment, an internet of things (“IoT”) module operably coupled to the sensor input, power supply channels coupled to luminaire panels, and a power control unit that controls the transfer and distribution of the power from a power supply to the power supply channels. The IoT module can communicate the sensor readings to a database and receive instructions to manage the horticulture environment. The device can be attached to a vertical grow rack and/or near a grow deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Theodore M. Thul, Darrin M. Dow
  • Publication number: 20230371448
    Abstract: A web for covering plants with a base film of plastic. An upper region of the base film has a ventilation area extending in the longitudinal web direction and a plurality of openings A plurality of spaced-apart fastening openings are on the upper longitudinal edge of the base film A cover film which runs in the longitudinal web direction of the base film and is reflective on the weather side, is applied to the ventilation area The cover film is welded to the base film in a first and a second connecting region The first and second connecting region are each arranged at least in the longitudinal edge-side region of the cover film and the second connecting region facing the lower longitudinal edge of the cover film has a plurality of welding regions. Each welding region of the second connecting region is associated with the nearest fastening opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Asterios DAIOS
  • Publication number: 20230371449
    Abstract: A garden blower, wherein an air inlet shield is connected to an axial inlet, and comprises a plurality of shield holes for an air flow to pass through. The sum of the ventilation area of the plurality of shield holes defines the total effective ventilation area of the air inlet shield. An extension rod extends in the longitudinal direction, and an operating handle and an air duct portion are separated from each other in the longitudinal direction by means of the extension rod. The linear velocity of a blade edge of an axial fan is greater than 80 m/s, and the total effective ventilation area of the air inlet shield is less than 12000 mm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Xuefeng YU, Fengwei DUAN
  • Publication number: 20230371450
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to apparatus and methods for mechanized pollination. Grow towers vertically disposed on a grow line are moved into a pollination chamber and mechanized pollination is performed utilizing pneumatic, acoustic, or mechanical methods to pollinate plants growing in the grow towers. In one embodiment, a plurality of rotatable brush towers are disposed on opposite sides of the grow line and bristles from the brush towers are rotated over the plants to facilitate pollination as the grow towers traverse along the grow line. In another embodiment, a plurality of conduits internal to the grow towers are coupled to one or more nozzles on a face of the grow towers. Pollen is delivered through the nozzles toward the plants utilizing pressurized gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Damon SMITH, Kevin GRAUBERGER, Aunders HALLSTEN, Michael BALDWIN, Lucas WOODBURY
  • Publication number: 20230371451
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pollination cage for the field pollination of a ridge planted crop, the pollination cage comprising: a plurality of frames; and one more nets supported by the plurality of frames; wherein: the frames and one or more nets define at least one enclosed region for containing pollinating insects; and each frame comprises a notched structure for placing on ridged ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Aardevo B.V.
    Inventors: Curtis FREDERICK, Ruben Hendrik MUILWIJK
  • Publication number: 20230371452
    Abstract: Computer-implemented method for determining plant data and/or for issuing treatment instructions in hybrid breeding, comprising the following steps: providing a first computer-implemented growth model for a male parent plant, wherein the first computer-implemented growth model is configured to output time-resolved growth data of the male parent plant dependent on at least a first parameter (S10); providing a second computer-implemented growth model for a female parent plant, wherein the second computer-implemented growth model is configured to output time-resolved growth data of the female parent plant dependent on the at least first parameter (S10); inputting or providing at least one parameter into the first growth model to determine pollination phase data of the male parent plant (S20); inputting or providing the at least one parameter into the second growth model to determine flowering phase data of the female parent plant (S20); providing pollination phase data of the male parent plant and flowering phas
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Uwe BUCKENAUER
  • Publication number: 20230371453
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to seedless fruit producing watermelon, cucumber or melon plants. The present invention also comprises methods for production of said plants and methods for producing seedless watermelon, cucumber or melon fruits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Daniel PUGLISI, Alberto SIRIZZOTTI, Courtney HU, Mona MAZAHERI
  • Publication number: 20230371454
    Abstract: A composition for a plug for wellbores undergoing plugging and abandonment operations is described. Methods of setting the plug are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: David D. HEARN, Casey HIRSCHMANN, Randall S. SHAFER
  • Publication number: 20230371455
    Abstract: New soybean variety designated ‘20013989’ is described. ‘20013989’ is a soybean variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: ASOCIADOS DON MARIO S.A.
    Inventors: Guilherme Zambrozi GARCIA, José Martin SARINELLI, Marcos Quiroga GUIRALDES, Ezequiel Eduarado Pozzo SAN MARTIN, Ricardo Cesar Filippi PIGNATA
  • Publication number: 20230371456
    Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 99002218 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 99002218, to the plants of soybean cultivar 99002218, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 99002218, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 99002218. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99002218. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99002218, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 99002218 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: William H. Eby
  • Publication number: 20230371457
    Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 91132218 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 91132218, to the plants of soybean cultivar 91132218, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 91132218, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 91132218. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91132218. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91132218, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 91132218 with another soybean cultivar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: William H. Eby
  • Publication number: 20230371458
    Abstract: A new and distinct pepper variety NUN 70064 PPH is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Baptiste Andre Emile PRENVEILLE
  • Publication number: 20230371459
    Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTH1025, tomato line FIR-XM19-4520, and tomato line FIR-XM19-4521. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTH1025, tomato line FIR-XM19-4520, and tomato line FIR-XM19-4521 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTH1025, tomato line FIR-XM19-4520, and tomato line FIR-XM19-4521 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Bernardus van den Bosch
  • Publication number: 20230371460
    Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3439, tomato line FIR-A815-3614V, and tomato line FDR-A818-0431. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3439, tomato line FIR-A815-3614V, and tomato line FDR-A818-0431 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3439, tomato line FIR-A815-3614V, and tomato line FDR-A818-0431 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Alan Krivanek
  • Publication number: 20230371461
    Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9027, tomato line PSQ-9Z17-9157, and tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9228. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9027, tomato line PSQ-9Z17-9157, and tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9228 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9027, tomato line PSQ-9Z17-9157, and tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9228 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Chad Kramer
  • Publication number: 20230371462
    Abstract: A robot milking device includes a milking site, an animal identification device, robot milking means, a feeding device for providing feed to the dairy animal during the milking based on a feed allowance, and a controller for the robot milking system and for updating feed allowance. The method includes selecting a future time period, determining a free capacity C of the robot milking system, determining a sub-group of the dairy animals for which the controller may continue to provide feed after the milking, milking and feeding the dairy animals which visit the milking system, and additionally feeding a dairy animal from the sub-group depending on the determined free capacity C, if the dairy animal still has a feed allowance for milking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: LELY PATENT N.V.
    Inventors: Adolf Jan VAN DER KAMP, Pieter Neelus KOOL
  • Publication number: 20230371463
    Abstract: A method and apparatus (3) for operating a rotary milking platform (1) to maximise the number of animals milked per unit time. The milking platform (1) is rotated about a central vertical axis (4) by a variable speed motor (6), and comprises a plurality of animal accommodating locations (5) for the animals being milked. An entry position (7) and an exit position (9) accommodate animals to and from the platform (1). A position sensor (10) monitors the angular position of the platform (1). An RFID sensor (12) reads the identity of animals entering the platform (1). Historical data relating to milking time per milking session and the milk yield per animal per session is stored in an electronic memory (17). A microprocessor (15) reads signals from flow meters (14) which monitor the milk flow from milking clusters of each animal accommodating location (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: John Gerard DALY, Edmond Patrick Harty, JR., Shane Joseph Burns
  • Publication number: 20230371464
    Abstract: An automatic defecation board for a companion animal is provided that automatically cleans urine and feces of the companion animal by using a human toilet, and the present disclosure enables the defecation board to be lifted and tilted to be connected to a toilet used by a person to remove dirt from the defecation board through the toilet, and the defecation board reduces the hassle of removing feces from the companion animal and allows them to manage the toilet even when they are away from home, and the companion animal uses it without resistance by using a bottom plate in the form of a defecation board used by existing companion animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Yoonja CHOI, Gana KIM
  • Publication number: 20230371465
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a scoop-type cat toilet. The scoop-type cat toilet includes a housing having at least one opening through which a cat enters or exits an internal space of the housing, an excrement box having excrement sand, rails provided on inner surfaces of two opposite lateral surfaces of the housing, a collection part including gear boxes having gears configured to move along the rails, and a scooper connected to the gear boxes and configured to scoop and move excrement mixed with the excrement sand, and a collection box configured to accommodate the excrement moved by the collection part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: VALIANTX CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Taehyun KIM, Doosan BAEK, Susang PARK
  • Publication number: 20230371466
    Abstract: A device for picking up animal excrement includes a propulsion device for propelling the device, a pick-up device with a worm housing and a drivable conveyor worm arranged in the worm housing and which extends in a longitudinal direction to pick up animal excrement on the ground. The conveyor worm includes, along its longitudinal extent, a first conveyor section with a first conveying direction and a second conveyor section with a second conveying direction, and the second conveying direction runs counter to the first conveying direction. A collecting device collects the animal excrement picked up by the pick-up device, and the collecting device is connected to an outlet opening of the worm housing, arranged between the first and second conveyor section. The worm housing has a first pick-up opening in the region of the first conveyor section and a second pick-up opening in the region of the second conveyor section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventor: Josef HETZENAUER
  • Publication number: 20230371467
    Abstract: A pet travel carrier includes an upper box, a lower box, and a base. The upper box and the lower box are detachably fixed and connected by a box fixing and connecting structure to form a hollow travel carrier body. The lower box and the base are detachably connected by a base connecting structure to form a travel carrier bottom structure. A door is arranged to extend through a side of the upper box and a side of the lower box. A tray which is removable is arranged on the base. A perforated plate is arranged at a lower part of the lower box exactly facing the tray. Rollers are arranged at a lower part of the base. The use of the tenon and mortise structure in combination with connectors makes the pet travel carrier of the present disclosure easy to assemble and firm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: JIANGSU ZHONGHENG PET ARTICLES JOINT-STOCK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Bin QIU
  • Publication number: 20230371468
    Abstract: Disclosed is a high-reliability flight case with an auxiliary locking function, comprising a case body and a case door located at an opening of the case body, an outer wall of the case door is fixedly connected with an iron shaft, the outer wall of the case door is fixedly connected with a box body, the box body is symmetrically connected with two inserting rods through a rebound mechanism, connecting seats are integrally formed at positions corresponding to ends of the iron shaft and ends of the inserting rods on an outer wall of an opening of the case body, and inserting holes matched with the iron shaft and the inserting rods are formed in the connecting seats in a penetrating mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Tangshan Jichangbao Pet Products Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Yanan SUN