09th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160057920 | Three-Dimensional Elevation Modeling For Use In Operating Agricultural Vehicles - Novel tools and techniques for creating and implementing three-dimensional guidance paths for use in conjunction with more or one agricultural vehicles operating in an area of operation. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057921 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STEERING OF AN IMPLEMENT ON SLOPED GROUND - A target steering angle is detected, where the target steering angle is associated with an implement steering system for tracking a planned implement path. A data processor determines whether or not the implement steering angle is at or near a maximum steering angle toward a lateral upslope of ground. The data processor determines whether the implement is aligned with the planned implement path. A controller or data processor adjusts a target vehicle steering angle of the vehicle to guide the implement toward the lateral upslope in alignment with the planned implement path such that the implement tracks the planned implement path if the implement steering angle is at or near the maximum steering angle. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057922 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING MACHINERY FOR RANDOMIZING AND REPLICATING PREDETERMINED AGRONOMIC INPUT LEVELS - A controller is operatively connected to a dispensing system and configured to change the dispensement of an agricultural input from the dispensing system in different predetermined locations within at least one predefined test plot in a management zone of an agricultural field. The predetermined locations have been randomized and replicated for quantifying the agronomic response in a statistically valid manner. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057923 | APPLICATION CONTROL AND MONITORING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for determining corrected population based on a meter drive signal. Systems, methods, and apparatus are additionally provided for determining a stability metric based on a meter drive signal. A method for monitoring a seed application rate of a seed planter includes measuring a rotation of a seed disc of a seed meter, measuring a performance value corresponding to the seed meter, and calculating the population value based on the rotation and the meter performance value. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057924 | RIDING MOWER - A riding mower is provided with a front frame, a rear frame on which a drive unit is mounted, a rollover protective structure (ROPS). A first coupling part couples one front frame and one rear frame. A second coupling part couples a rear end of the front frame and a supporting column of the ROPS. A third coupling part couples the supporting column and the rear frame. The riding mower utilizes at least one triangular structural element defined in part by the first, second and third coupling parts. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057925 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AND MONITORING OPERATION OF AN AUTONOMOUS ROBOT - A system and method for monitoring and controlling operation of an autonomous robot. In one aspect, the autonomous robot is a lawnmower and the system comprises: an autonomous robot lawnmower comprising a housing, a transceiver, and a central processing unit; an external device in operable communication with the autonomous robot lawnmower, the external device having a transceiver for sending signals to the autonomous robot lawnmower and a display; and wherein in response to user input, the external device is configured to modify settings related to operation of the autonomous robot lawnmower. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057926 | INTEGRATED JACKSHAFT FOR GRAIN ELEVATORS OF AGRICULTURAL COMBINES - A jackshaft and grain elevator arrangement is disclosed for agricultural combines. A grain elevator has a housing, a drive sprocket within the housing, a driven sprocket within the housing, and a chain within the housing. The chain is wrapped around the drive sprocket and the driven sprocket, and a plurality of paddles are attached to the chain. A shaft is fixed to and extends through the drive sprocket to drive rotation of the drive sprocket. A first pulley outside the housing is fixed to the shaft to receive power from an engine of the combine and is configured to transmit that power to the shaft. A second pulley outside the housing is fixed to the shaft to receive power from the shaft and is configured to transmit that power to a first crop processing device. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057927 | GRAIN UNLOADING AUGER WITH DRIBBLE CONTROL DOOR - A grain unloading system for a combine harvester comprises an unloading tube having a discharge outlet and a helical auger situated in the unloading tube and operable to convey grain towards and through the discharge outlet. A dribble control door serves to inhibit the leakage of grain from the tube when the auger is in a non-operative mode. The door is pivotally connected to the tube adjacent the discharge outlet so as to be pivotally moveable between a closed position and an open position. A lever arm is fixed at one end to the dribble control door, and at the other end to a gas spring which is mounted to the tube. The gas spring is pressurised so as to provide a closing moment to bias the dribble control door into the closed position. The geometry of the lever and gas spring is such that the closing moment increases as the dribble control door moves from the open position to the closed position. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057928 | INTEGRATED FAN AND AXLE ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE - An integrated fan and axle arrangement for an agricultural machine having a an impeller may include a front axle assembly and a fan housing. The front axle assembly supports one or more front wheels of the agricultural vehicle. The impeller rotates within the fan housing to provide an air flow within the agricultural vehicle. A laterally extending portion of the fan housing may form part of the front axle assembly, such that the laterally extending portion of the fan housing may provide structural rigidity to the front axle assembly for the support of the one or more front wheels. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057929 | Agricultral Work Machine, Agricultural Work Management Method, Agricultural Work Management Program, and Recording Medium with the Agricultural Work Management Program Recorded Thereon - An agricultural crop harvester ( | 2016-03-03 |
20160057930 | HEADER LATCH MECHANISM FOR AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE - A latching mechanism for securing a header to an agricultural vehicle has latching pins located on opposite sides of a centerline of the vehicle. The latching pins are movable between latched and unlatched positions from the same side of the machine. As one example, the harvester is an agricultural combine harvester and the header mounts to a feederhouse. The latching mechanism can be mounted to the feederhouse and moved into and out of engagement with the header to retain or remove the header. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057931 | CONVERSION OF HARVESTER PICKING HEAD - Described herein is rail assembly | 2016-03-03 |
20160057932 | FINGER SUPPORT FOR A DRUM CONVEYOR - A finger support ( | 2016-03-03 |
20160057933 | FOLDING CROP HEADER - A folding crop header having an articulated, elongate crop divider defining upper and lower crop divider edges and having first and second crop divider sections, the crop divider including at or adjacent a said lower crop divider edge a hinge permitting pivoting of the first and second crop divider sections relative to one another about a first axis; and the crop divider including a linkage permitting pivoting of the first and second crop divider sections relative to one another about a second axis at or adjacent the said upper crop divider edge; and additionally permitting displacement of the first and second crop divider sections relative to one another in a displacement direction that is skewed relative to the second axis, the hinge being decouplable. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057934 | HARVESTING MACHINE HEADER CONNECTION - A drive arrangement for a harvesting header ( | 2016-03-03 |
20160057935 | FEEDERHOUSE ARRANGEMENT FOR MOUNTING A HEADER TO A COMBINE - An feederhouse is disclosed for attaching a header to an agricultural combine. A sill plate is attached to the feederhouse, wherein the sill plate supports a support beam of the header during operation of the header. A mounting hook with a hooked end is supported for forward and rearward movement with respect to the sill plate. A locking pin is configured to lock the mounting hook at either of a first position and a second position with respect to the sill plate. When the support beam is supported by the sill plate and the mounting hook is locked in the first position, the header is disposed at a first angle with respect to the feederhouse. When the support beam is supported by the sill plate and the mounting hook is locked in the second position, the header is disposed at a second angle with respect to the feederhouse. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057936 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING DEBRIS FROM USABLE CROP - An apparatus for separating usable crop from intermixed debris. The apparatus has: a) a conveying system configured to convey usable crop in a processing path from an upstream input location to a downstream output location; and b) a first separating system configured to cause separation of debris intermixed with usable crop as usable crop is conveyed in the processing path. A vacuum system downstream of the preliminary separating system is configured to: a) generate a low pressure volume which causes additional debris intermixed with usable crop to be drawn away from usable crop by vacuum; and b) cause drawn debris to be directed towards a collection location spaced from the output location while allowing usable crop to advance toward the output location. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057937 | HARVESTER WITH REAR ACTIVE BOTTOM FLOOR - A harvester assembly is described that comprises a feeder assembly, a bottom floor assembly, and a crop collection channel positioned therebetween. The rear portion of the bottom floor assembly is capable of variable movement in order to facilitate the passage of crop material through the crop collection channel with a reduced risk of clogging or plugging of the channel. The harvester assembly can be integrated into an agricultural harvester such as a baler or combine. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057938 | Lemna Based Protein Concentrate - Starch from the aquatic plant duckweed ( | 2016-03-03 |
20160057939 | MACHINE FOR CUTTING THE TIPS OF THE LEAVES OFF AGAVE PLANTS AND PREPARING THE PLANTS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE CORE - A machine for cutting the tips of the leaves off agave plants to prepare the plants for the subsequent removal of the core. The machine includes a chassis defining a platform having: a rear end having a structural frame supporting arms that project rearwards, wheel rims that rest on the ground being secured to said arms; a front end having a structural frame having arms extending frontwards, a tractor-coupled drawbar being secured to said arms; and an arm that connects to the power take-off and is secured in the upper part of the structural frame. The machine includes a supporting base which can slide under the action of hydraulic elements, and is mounted on a pair of parallel rails and is arranged transversely across the platform. Additionally, the machine includes a hydraulic system with control inputs, actuated by the operator. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057940 | SELECTIVE AUTOMATED BLOSSOM THINNING - The invention relates to an end-effector device and automated selective thinning system. The system includes vision acquisition hardware, kinematic targeting and heuristic programming, a robotic arm, and a pomologically designed end-effector. The system is utilized to improve efficiency for the fruit-thinning process in a tree orchard, such as peach thinning By automating the mechanical process of fruit thinning, selective fruit-thinners can eliminate manual labor inputs and further enhance favorable blossom removal. Automation used in conjunction with a heuristic approach provides improvements to the system. The system may also be configured as a robotic arm or as a handheld system by including a battery and switching microcontroller with handle or wrist straps. Handheld thinning devices that are mechanical in nature may also be part of the system. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057941 | MOBILE TREE CANOPY TREATMENT SYSTEM - A tree canopy treatment system includes: a supply unit configured to heat a fluid; and a treatment unit in fluid communication with the supply unit, the treatment unit configured to move independently from the supply unit. A method of treating a tree includes positioning a temperature transmitter proximate to the tree; and lowering a treatment unit over the tree and the temperature transmitter, the treatment unit configured to move independently from a supply unit, the treatment unit in fluid communication with the supply unit. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057942 | PLANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND PLANT MANAGEMENT METHOD - Provided are a plant management system and a plant management method, which do not entail a substantial workload, cost, construction period, or installation space; enable a system to be easily constructed, altered and expanded; have a small maintenance load; enable processing systems to be distributed and arranged in geographically separate locations and in locations where connecting the processing systems is not easy; and are capable of preventing the occurrence of large-scale problems. A plant management system 100 has: a plurality of processing systems 140, 150; and memory tags 112, 122, wherein processing systems 140, 150 include reader-writers 142, 152, 153 and processing devices 141, 151, and, by writing plant management data into the memory tag 112 by means of the reader-writer 142 and then reading the plant management data by the reader-writer 152 of the processing system 150, the plant management data is transferred between the processing systems 140, 150. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057943 | COMBINED HEAT AND POWER SYSTEM FOR GREENHOUSE CARBON DIOXIDE ENRICHMENT WITH UNIFIED TRANSMISSION PIPES FOR HOT WATER AND CARBON DIOXIDE - A combined heat and power system for greenhouse carbon dioxide enrichment purifies carbon dioxide from exhaust gas of the combined heat and power system generating and supplying power and heat by combusting fuel and supplies the purified carbon dioxide to a greenhouse. The combined heat and power system includes a unified pipe system configured to simultaneously transmit hot water and carbon dioxide through a single pipe by dissolving the purified carbon dioxide in a heat transmission medium, a storage system configured to store the carbon dioxide transmitted to demand destinations along with the hot water, and supply unit configured to supply the carbon dioxide transmitted to and stored in the demand destinations depending on a heat and carbon dioxide load condition of a demand destination. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057944 | ILLUMINATION DEVICE FOR STIMULATING PLANT GROWTH - An assimilation lamp device ( | 2016-03-03 |
20160057945 | Grubbing Apparatus - An apparatus for removing trees and bushes from the ground includes a frame configured for attachment to a vehicle. A first device is attached to the frame and configured to grasp a tree or a bush. A second device is attached to the frame and configured to cut, below ground, roots of the tree or bush grasped by the first device. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057946 | TIMBER-WORKING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A timber-working device has a frame, including a feed axis having first and second sides. A drive system independently feeds stems along the feed axis, and has a first rotary drive having a first wheel acting against a first stem on the first side, and a second rotary drive having a second wheel acting against a second stem on the second side. The device has at least two distance measurement devices, each side of the feed axis having an associated distance measurement device. Each generates measurement signals indicative of the length of stems fed along the feed axis, at least one of them indicative of rotation of one of the rotary drives. A processor receives the respective measurement signals, and for each of the first and second stems, determines the length of at least a portion of the stem fed by the drive system based at least in part on the respective measurement signals. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057947 | DRIP EMITTER WITH COPPER AND PARTITION - A drip emitter is provided for delivering irrigation water from a supply tube to an emitter outlet at a reduced and relatively constant flow rate. Water enters the emitter from the supply tube, flows through a tortuous path flow channel, and flows through an emitter outlet. Water then enters an outlet bath formed between the emitter and supply tube and flows out through a supply tube outlet. The outlet bath is defined by a boundary wall extending from the emitter base, and a partition separates the outlet bath into two sub-baths. A copper member is mounted to the emitter within one of the sub-baths in the outlet bath to inhibit plant root intrusion into the emitter outlet. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057948 | SOLAR STILL SYSTEM AND RELATED SOLAR DRIVEN IRRIGATION APPARATUS - The present invention is related to a solar driven irrigation apparatus for converting contaminated water contained in a contaminated water body into distilled water and using said distilled water for irrigating the vegetation grown on the said irrigation apparatus, the solar driven irrigation apparatus comprising a cover in the form of a geometrical projection comprising a wall, an opening, a semi-permeable mesh, a soil layer and a chamber. The present invention also related to a process for irrigating natural vegetation using the solar driven irrigation apparatus. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057949 | ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PLATFORM - Methods and systems are disclosed for an environmental services platform for providing optimized irrigation plans, water management and use analysis, automated irrigation. scheduling via network connected irrigation controllers, and other automated environmental services. According to some embodiments, a user may input site survey data regarding a selected irrigation site to a network-connected environmental services platform. The environmental services platform may correlate and analyze the input site survey data with large scale sets of relevant data (e.g. soil data, geographic data, plant data, weather data, solar radiation data, etc.) to provide services associated with the platform. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057950 | SEQUENTIAL AND CYCLIC AEROPONIC SYSTEM - Embodiments generally relate to systems and methods for aeroponic plant growth involving closed loops of growing units linked by plumbing sections. The system comprises N growing units, where N is an integer greater than 1; and N−1 supply plumbing sections that each connects one of the growing units to another, such that a linear array of N growing units linked by supply plumbing sections is formed. The system further comprises one drain plumbing section connecting the Nth growing unit to the first growing unit, so forming a closed loop of N growing units linked by N−1 supply plumbing sections and the drain plumbing section; and an electronic cyclic sequencer. Each of the growing units comprises an enclosure containing a submersible pump and a spray manifold, the electronic cyclic sequencer being operatively connected to each of the N submersible pumps. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057951 | EPIPHYTE GROWING SYSTEM WITH A SPIRALLY DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING GROOVE-SHAPED SPACE - An epiphyte growing system includes a plant container, a pre-shaped substrate plug and an epiphyte plant. The plant container and the pre-shaped substrate plug together define one or more groove-shaped spaces between a circumferential wall of the plant container and an outer wall of the pre-shaped substrate plug. Those one or more spaces are void of substrate material, and spiral downward along the circumferential and outer wall for one or more air roots of the epiphyte plant to grow there along. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057952 | MAIZE PLANTS WITH IMPROVED PATHOGEN RESISTANCE - The present invention provides methods and compositions for producing elite lines of corn exhibiting improved resistance to TARSC. Also provided in the present invention are corn plants exhibiting TARSC resistance resulting from such methods, and methods for breeding corn such that the TARSC resistance traits may be transferred to a desired genetic background. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057953 | GENERATION OF HAPLOID PLANTS AND IMPROVED PLANT BREEDING - Methods and compositions for generating haploid organisms are described. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057954 | DOUBLE FLOWER TRAIT AND COLD-PERIOD INDEPENDENT, MOPHEAD HYDRANGEA - The instant disclosure provides | 2016-03-03 |
20160057955 | Stevia Cultivar '817096' | 2016-03-03 |
20160057956 | TOMATO HYBRID DR9544TH AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid DR9544TH and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DR9544TH and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057957 | PEPPER HYBRID SV3301HW - The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV3301HW and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV3301HW and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057958 | PEPPER HYBRID PX-11459057 - The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid PX-11459057 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid PX-11459057 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057959 | HYBRID VARIETY H1293 - Hybrid tomato varieties ‘H1292’ and ‘H1293’ are described. The ‘H1292’ and ‘H1293’ tomato varieties are ground-culture hybrid tomato varieties suitable for machine harvest, and are adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA, and Italy. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057960 | FRUIT FORMATION IN THE ABSENCE OF FERTILISATION - The present invention relates to a pepper plant showing the trait fruit formation in the absence of fertilisation wherein said trait is obtainable by introgression from a plant grown from seed that was deposited with the NCIMB under accession number NCIMB 41678, NCIMB 41680, or NCIMB 41684. The invention further relates to progeny of the plant, propagation material for producing the plant, to fruits of the plant and to a food product comprising the fruit or parts thereof. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057961 | GLYPHOSATE TOLERANT SOYBEAN VARIETY - A glyphosate-tolerant annual soybean ( | 2016-03-03 |
20160057962 | LOW POPULATION, DROUGHT TOLERANT SOYBEAN VARIETY - A low population, drought-tolerant annual soybean ( | 2016-03-03 |
20160057963 | RICE CULTIVAR 133009 - A rice cultivar designated 133009 is disclosed. Seeds of rice cultivar 133009, plants of rice cultivar 133009 and methods for producing a rice plant by crossing line 133009 with itself or another rice cultivar are also disclosed. Hybrid rice seeds and plants are produced by crossing rice cultivar 133009 with another rice cultivar with a different genome. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057964 | LEPIDIUM PLANT NAMED 'DLEPEMBEAD' - A new and distinct | 2016-03-03 |
20160057965 | Stevia Cultivar '807086' - A stevia cultivar, designated ‘807086’, is disclosed. The invention relates to the plant parts of stevia cultivar ‘807086’, to the plants of stevia ‘807086’ and to methods for producing a stevia plant produced by crossing the cultivar ‘807086’ with itself or another stevia variety, including methods using marker assisted breeding. The invention further relates to hybrid stevia seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar ‘807086’ with another stevia cultivar. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057966 | Stevia Cultivar '814011' - A stevia cultivar, designated ‘814011’, is disclosed. The invention relates to the plant parts of stevia cultivar ‘814011’, to the plants of stevia ‘814011’ and to methods for producing a stevia plant produced by crossing the cultivar ‘814011’ with itself or another stevia variety, including methods using marker assisted breeding. The invention further relates to hybrid stevia seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar ‘814011’ with another stevia cultivar. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057967 | ALTERATION OF TOBACCO ALKALOID CONTENT THROUGH MODIFICATION OF SPECIFIC CYTOCHROME P450 GENES - Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N′-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in | 2016-03-03 |
20160057968 | Restrainable Pet Transporter - A versatile pet transporter can be wheeled, carried by hand, or restrained on a car seat. The handle for wheeling is telescopic, retractable, and recessed when not in use, obviating any danger from the handle in a car. Seat belts pass through six different flanges, anchoring the transporter to a car seat in all directions. The transporter may be fitted with a litter box and readily replaceable litter packages, a fan, sound monitoring, and other features. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057969 | PET KENNEL - System and method directed to the art of pet kennels, more particularly collapsible pet kennels, are provided. A collapsible pet kennel having a first framework and a second framework both rotatably attached to a base framework, a first swing arm pivotably attached to the first framework and removably engageable with the second framework, a second swing arm pivotably attached to the second framework and removably engageable with the first framework, and a covering which encloses the pet kennel. The pet kennel is capable of being collapsed without removing the covering. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057970 | Bed and Method of Making the Bed - A method of making a pet bed includes providing a rigid base, attaching a support member to the rigid base and attaching a cushion to the rigid base over the support member. The support member is configured to be removable. The cushion is configured to be removable. A tension of the support member is adjustable. The rigid base is washable. The support member is washable. The cushion is reversible. The cushion is washable. The rigid base is stackable. The pet bed includes a sleek, contemporary styling inspired by mid-century modern furnishings. The cushion functions as a crate cushion when traveling, providing the pet with familiar smells and reducing the stress of traveling on the pet. The pet owner adjusts the softness or firmness of the pet bed for the comfort of the individual pet by adjusting the tension of the support member. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057971 | CUSHIONING DEVICE FOR LARGE ANIMALS - The present invention relates to a cushion device for supporting a large animal such as a cow, a horse, a buffalo, a sheep, a goat, a pig and so forth. The cushioning device includes a top and bottom surface interconnected by a ‘drop stitch’ structure and a chamber. Contained within the chamber of the cushioning device is a filling material. The filling material includes a gaseous compound, a liquid or a mixture of a gaseous compound and a liquid. Additionally, the present invention also relates to the methods of transporting and installing the cushioning device. The device is shipped to the installation site absent the filling material. During installation a controlled mixture of dual phase fluids such as water and inert gas are disposed into the cushioning device, creating a gelatinous and gaseous filling material. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057972 | A MILKING STALL - A milking stall that houses one animal at a time. The milking stall includes a fence arrangement defining an interior space of the milking stall and made up of i) a stationary first long side, ii) a second long side extending along the first long side and having a central fence portion supporting a first entrance gate and a first exit gate, iii) a first short side attached to the first long side as a second entrance gate ( | 2016-03-03 |
20160057973 | MULTI-LEVEL PET TABLE - A Multi-Level Pet Table has a lower plate, a lower cover upon the lower plate, four legs upon corners of the lower plate, an upper plate connecting to the four legs upon its corners, an upper cover upon the upper plate opposite the legs, and two junior tables. A felt joins to the lower plate opposite the lower cover thus preventing scratches. The lower plate and the upper plate have generally rectangular flat, planar forms and a generally mutually parallel orientation. The four legs also have a generally mutually parallel and spaced apart orientation. Each of the legs has a firm mechanical connection to the lower plate and the upper plate. And a cushion adheres between the lower plate and the felt limiting the mechanical connection abrading a supporting surface. The junior tables then provide platforms for bowls so pets eat simultaneously while separated vertically. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057974 | Method and Apparatus for Animal Grooming - The present invention is a method and apparatus for safely and securely holding and supporting an animal while it is being groomed. The disclosed apparatus can have multiple support members that wrap around an animal, passing under the animal's belly, around the hips and shoulders, and up over the back where it can be secured to a frame or post to keep the animal stable and supported, without restraining the animal by the neck, while undergoing a grooming procedure. The cutouts and support members that make up the leg holes in the apparatus can be lined with a soft material, such as fleece, to provide comfort and prevent chafing to the animal's skin during the procedure. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057975 | Pet Coat - A pet garment having a coat and an integrated harness that is placed on the pet without the garment going over the pet's head. The integrated harness cording is in channels within the coat. The coat has a lengthwise opening with a fastener that extends from the hemline to the neckline of the coat, the opening over a pet's dorsal side. The coat has a protective outer layer, an inner lining layer and leg openings. The integrated harness cording merges together when the opening closes and the leash easily attaches to the harness cording ends gathered together adjacent to the closed opening. The coat covers the underbelly, leaving a concave scallop for the pet's genitals. The pet merely steps into the coat with the opening open without the coat going over the pet's head. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057976 | Method and Apparatus for Examining Eggs - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for examining eggs, in particular for determining eggshell characteristics of eggs, the method comprising,
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20160057978 | ATOPIC DERMATITIS MODEL ANIMAL AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a transgenic non-human mammal retaining, in a specifically expressible state, a DNA encoding IL-33 in the skin, and having one or more features selected from the group consisting of
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20160057979 | Human Lambda Light Chain Mice - Genetically modified mice are provided that express human λ variable (hVλ) sequences, including mice that express hVλ sequences from an endogenous mouse λ light chain locus, mice that express hVλ sequences from an endogenous mouse κ light chain locus, and mice that express hVλ sequences from a transgene or an episome wherein the hVλ sequence is linked to a mouse constant sequence. Mice are provided that are a source of somatically mutated human λ variable sequences useful for making antigen-binding proteins. Compositions and methods for making antigen-binding proteins that comprise human λ variable sequences, including human antibodies, are provided. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057980 | Net Reeling Drum Apparatus - A net reeling drum apparatus has a base support frame; a rotating arm assembly rotatably connected to the base support frame defining a first axis of rotation; a rotating arm motor attached to the base support frame and mechanically connected to the rotating arm assembly for rotating the rotating arm assembly around the first axis of rotation; a drum member rotatably connected to the rotating arm assembly defining a second axis of rotation; a drum motor mechanically connected to the drum member for rotating the drum member around the axis of rotation, such that when reeling in a net line connected to a net around the drum member, the net reeling drum apparatus includes two degrees of freedom of motion that increases the ease and efficiency of reeling in the net line around the drum member. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057981 | Fish Hook And Interconnection Device That Break At A Controlled Force - Fishermen lose their fishing gear when they hook onto an obstruction. This invention minimizes the loss of the gear. The hook is the last element on most fishing lines. Having it fail first can save the rest of the gear. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057982 | Fishing Lure with Blow-hole Vented Bait Chamber and O-ring Hatch Locking Mechanism - A fishing lure comprising a solid, banana-shaped lure body of buoyant urethane with a bait chamber in a recess of the lure body, the bait chamber covered by a hatch coupled to the lure body with a hinge. Scent producing material may be placed in the bait chamber. A blowhole tunnel passes through the lure body from the lure body head to the bait chamber. Motion of the lure forces water through the blowhole into the bait chamber and carries scent from scent producing material through holes in the hatch. A first groove in the lure body tail is configured such that an O-ring in the first groove holds the hatch against the lure body. A second groove in the lure body tail is configured such that when the O-ring is in the second groove, the hatch is free to open and close. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057983 | FISH COLLECTING DEVICE - One object is to provide a fish collecting device having a simple structure whereby free rotation of a propeller is prevented in casting, and the propeller can rotate freely under water. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057984 | Artificial Fishing Lure - A multi-segmented, soft-bodied, artificial fishing lure or swim bait with a natural profile includes plastic control planes in each body segment to generate a lure that is stable in the water, and demonstrates realistic swimming motions in a range of retrieve speeds and even when allowed to sink. At least one clear, stiff plastic control plane is inserted in each body segment to generate a lifelike swimming motion when the lure is retrieved. Each control plane may be moved within a range of positions to provide realistic motions for specific fishing techniques. The control planes inserted into and sometimes through the lure body are invisible in the water and are adjustable to accommodate a range of water conditions, densities and temperatures. The placement of control planes create the ability to limit unnatural/undesirable movements and expand or accentuate natural and desirable movements in each segment of the body of the lure. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057985 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING TANGLED LINE FROM ENTERING A FISHING REEL - A tangle catching device is configured to prevent a tangle of fishing line from entering a fishing reel of a fishing rod. The device includes a tangle catcher that defines at least in part a line opening through which the fishing line from the fishing reel extends. The tangle catcher has one or more teeth extending radially inward into the line opening from the tangle catcher. The teeth are hook shaped to catch the tangled fishing line. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057986 | FISH HOOK SYSTEM - Systems directed to the art of setting a hook in a fish mouth. The systems have a sleeve substantially housing a plunger assembly and a biasing member, and an activation member assembly with a rotatable finger. The biasing member applies force between the plunger assembly engages and the activation member assembly when the system is engaged. A fish hook is attached via fishing lines to both the activation member assembly and the plunger assembly. Pulling the hook releases the plunger assembly from the activation member assembly and pulls the line attached to the plunger assembly, setting the hook in the fish's mouth. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057987 | PORTABLE HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PEST CONTROL - A method for killing pests in an affected area of a structure, comprises positioning a heat pump unit within an affected area of the structure, coupling a first end of an inlet hose to a faucet, and coupling a second end of the inlet hose to an inlet port of the heat pump unit. The inlet port supplies a flow of water received from the faucet to an evaporator component of the heat pump unit. The evaporator component transfers heat from the flow of water to a refrigerant and communicate the refrigerant to a condenser component of the heat pump unit. The condenser component generates heated air by transferring heat from the refrigerant fluid to air flowing through the condenser component. The heated air i emitted into the affected area in order to raise the temperature of the affected area to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057988 | CAGE TRAP WITH EASY SET AND RELEASE MECHANISM - A cage type animal trap having an enclosure with an animal access opening into a vacant interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped. The access opening is closed by a door that is movable from a closed to an opened position by an actuating mechanism having a flexible actuating member with one end secured to the door and the other end releasably held by a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism is configured to move the door to the opened position by tensioning the actuating member and, in response to a trigger mechanism, to release the second end of the actuating member and allow the door to move from the opened position to the closed position thereby trapping the animal in the animal enclosure. A door lock in abutment with the outer surface of the door prevents the door from being opened by a trapped animal. A part of the actuating mechanism is in engagement with the door lock when the door is closed such that the door lock is automatically disengaged when the actuating member is tensioned. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057989 | TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed is a tracking system comprising: a data receiver arranged to: i) receive work data indicative of at least a location of an infestation or other item of interest from a data provider, and ii) receive property data indicative of an address or location from a client device; a module arranged to: i) update an existing record in a database according to the received work data upon determining the record corresponds to the location based on a geographical matching process, ii) create a new record in the database according to the received work data upon determining that no record corresponding to the location exists based on a geographical matching process, and iii) retrieve a record from the database corresponding to the location upon determining that the record corresponds to the address based on a geographical matching process; and a data transmitter arranged to transmit the retrieved record to the client device for output to a user. A tracking method is also disclosed. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057990 | Hunter's Tree Stand Assembly - The invention relates to a tree stand assembly for engaging a tree and supporting a person above ground. The tree stand assembly has a tree stand member and a tree climber member configured for frictional engagement with a tree trunk. The tree stand member has a foot platform, a flexible seat and a tree engaging portion with teeth. The tree climber member is positioned below the tree stand member and is provided with a V-shaped tree engaging member. Detachable locking bars on the tree stand member and the tree climber member allow adjustment of the assembly to different diameter trees. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057991 | VITRIFICATION-CRYOPRESERVATION IMPLEMENT FOR CELLS OR TISSUES - The present invention relates to a jig for vitrification cryopreservation of cell or tissue, having a metallic support, and a vitrification solution absorber including an adhesion layer and a vitrification solution-absorbing layer on the metallic support in the order from the side closer to the metallic support. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057992 | BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE VITRIFICATION CARRIER AND USAGE THEREOF - The present invention provides a biological sample vitrification carrier and a method for freezing a biological sample rapidly, simply, conveniently, closely and sterilely. Specifically, the carrier comprises a main body and a sealing cap. A near end of the main body and an inner bottom surface of the sealing cap are mutually sealed to form a sealed frozen sample placing region. The frozen sample placing region is provided with a frozen sample placing platform, the main body is provided with a frozen liquid circulating channel, and the sealing cap is provided with a guide hole corresponding to the frozen liquid circulating channel, so that, when the biological sample is frozen, frozen liquid circulating in the channel contacts with an outer surface of the frozen sample placing region and cools the biological sample in the frozen sample placing region. The biological sample vitrification carrier and the method in the present invention have the advantages of safety, nontoxicity and high vitrification and rewarming operation efficiency and have wide application prospects in the field of biological sample freezing. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057993 | PIGMENTED DECONTAMINATING GEL AND METHOD FOR DECONTAMINATING SURFACES USING SAID GEL - A decontamination gel is provided consisting of a colloidal solution comprising 0.1% to 30% by mass, preferably 0.1% to 25% by mass, still more preferably from 5% to 25% by mass, even more preferably 8% to 20% by mass, based on the mass of the gel, of at least one inorganic viscosifying agent; 0.1 to 10 mol/L of gel, preferably 0.5 to 10 mol/L of gel, still more preferably 1 to 10 mol/L of gel of at least one active decontamination agent; 0.01% to 10% by mass, preferably 0.1% to 5% by mass based on the mass of the gel of at least one mineral pigment; optionally, 0.1% to 2% by mass based on the mass of the gel, of at least one surfactant; optionally, 0.05% to 5% by mass, preferably 0.05% to 2% by mass, based on the mass of the gel, of at least one super-absorbent polymer; and the balance of solvent. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057994 | Aplatelet Clays for Sustained Release of Active Ingredients - A method of forming an active control ingredient that controls target living species over an extended period of time commences by providing a clay material that has a structure substantially depleted of platelets (“aplatelet”). The aplatelet clay material is heated with a solid active control agent to a temperature of at least about 10° C. above the melting point of the solid active control agent. The aplatelet clay material then is loaded with the heated solid active control agent. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057995 | MICROCAPSULES COMPRISING ANIONIC PESTICIDES - Microcapsules comprising a core (a) and a shell (b), wherein the core comprises a salt of an anionic pesticide (a1) and optionally a water immiscible solvent (a2), wherein the cation of the salt of the anionic pesticide is an ammonium, phosphonium or sulfonium cation, wherein the groups on the ammonium, phosphonium or sulfonium cation, taken together contain at least 12 and no more than 50 cation atoms and wherein the ratio of the number of carbon atoms in the group with the largest number of carbon atoms to the average number of carbon atoms of all groups on the N, P or S-atom is less than 3.0. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057996 | PESTICIDE FORMULATION COMPRISING A WATER SOLUBLE ACTIVE INGREDIENT AND A PENETRATION ENHANCER AND USE OF THE SAME - The present disclosure relates to an improved formulation comprising at least one water soluble active ingredient and at least one penetration enhancer. The present disclosure also relates to a use of an improved formulation comprising at least one water soluble active ingredient and at least one penetration enhancer for preventing, combating or controlling pests, particularly insect infestations, by tree injection. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057997 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN AMINOPHOSPHINATE OR AMINOPHOSPHONATE SALT AND A BETAINE - The present invention relates to herbicidal compositions comprising an aminophosphate or aminophosphonate salt, particularly to herbicidal compositions comprising a relatively high amount of aminophosphate or aminophosphonate salt and a betaine-based surfactant composition of mater. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057998 | ANTIMICROBIAL MIXTURES OF AN ESSENTIAL OIL DERIVED BACTERICIDE AND AN ESSENTIAL OIL DERIVED FUNGICIDE WHICH EXTEND THE SHELF-LIFE OF PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - The disclosure provides an antimicrobial mixture of at least two volatile compounds derived from essential oils, at least one of which is a bactericide selected from cinnamaldehyde, diacetyl, and acetic acid with another being a fungicide selected from allyl isothiocyanate, hexanal, thymol, and 2-nonane. The antimicrobial mixture inhibits both bacterial and fungal pathogens that negatively impact the shelf-life of perishable agricultural commodities, and at concentrations sufficiently low to avoid phytotoxic effects to agricultural commodities held in closed shipping and storage systems. | 2016-03-03 |
20160057999 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - To provide a technology for controlling weeds and the like. A herbicidal composition comprising at least one compound selected from Group A, and dicamba N, N-bis-(3-aminopropyl) methylamine salt has a weed control effect: | 2016-03-03 |
20160058000 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - To provide a technology for controlling weeds and the like. A herbicidal composition comprising at least one compound selected from Group A, and 2,4-D choline salt has a weed control effect: | 2016-03-03 |
20160058001 | METHOD FOR IMPROVED UTILIZATION OF THE PRODUCTION POTENTIAL OF TRANSGENIC PLANTS - The invention relates to a method for improving the utilization of the production potential of transgenic plants by treating the plant with an effective amount of at least one compound of the formula (I) as described herein. | 2016-03-03 |
20160058002 | ACTIVE COMPOUND COMBINATIONS HAVING INSECTICIDAL PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) | 2016-03-03 |
20160058003 | ACTIVE COMPOUND COMBINATIONS HAVING INSECTICIDAL PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) | 2016-03-03 |
20160058004 | Potentiated Biocidal Compositions and Methods of Use - The present technology relates to biocidal compositions and methods that contain and utilize at least one biocidal agent and at least one potentiator system wherein the resultant combination has an enhanced biocidal efficacy. The present technology also discloses a rapid screening assay for determining biocidal compositions with enhanced efficacy, e.g., a microbial contact kill time of 5 minutes or less. Further, the present technology provides a method of determining biocidally effective concentrations of biocidal compositions comprising at least one biocidal agent and at least one potentiator system. | 2016-03-03 |
20160058005 | SYNERGISTIC ANTIMICROBIAL FORMULATION - Home care formulation comprising a formulation of a sulfonic acid derivative and a carboxylic acid. | 2016-03-03 |
20160058006 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ATTRACTING STINK BUGS - Compositions and methods are provided for attracting stink bugs (e.g., | 2016-03-03 |
20160058007 | INSECTICIDAL SYNERGISTIC COMBINATIONS OF PHTHALDIAMIDE DERIVATIVES AND FIPRONIL OR ETHIPROLE - The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) | 2016-03-03 |
20160058008 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS WITH NOVEL POLYMERIC BINDING SYSTEM - The present invention includes multifunctional compositions, methods and binding systems to provide disinfecting and deodorizing coatings for hard and soft surfaces, inorganic and organic solid surfaces and particulate media and other related substrates, including human and animal skin and skin lesions; to provide neutralizing functions for malodors generated by both human, animal and industrial fluids and solid wastes; and to provide neutralizing and degrading functions for nuisance and noxious chemicals. The present invention provides compositions and methods for producing disinfecting, oxidizing and enzyme-inhibiting fluids enabling preparation of durable, stable biocidal and deodorizing coatings and media which can be widely used for biological agent control, prevention and elimination of odors, and degradation of noxious agents susceptible to chemical oxidation, and which take forms that are inoffensive to users and offer high convenience. | 2016-03-03 |
20160058009 | Substituted Pyrimidinium Compounds and Derivatives for Combating Animal Pests - Substituted pyrimidinium compounds of the general formula (I) and their uses for combating animal pests | 2016-03-03 |
20160058010 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): | 2016-03-03 |
20160058011 | SYNERGISTIC COMBINATION OF A FLUROCHLORIDONE COMPOUND AND IPBC FOR DRY FILM PROTECTION - A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing flurochloridone and 3-Iodo-2-propynyl-butylcarbamate is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition, and a dry film made from such a coating composition. | 2016-03-03 |
20160058012 | WEAR RESISTANT ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - Anti-microbial compositions comprising (a) a quaternary ammonium compound and (b) a cationic biocide. Applicant has discovered a synergistic combination of the two components with the ration of cationic biocide to quaternary ammonium being less than 1:10 or with a single quaternary compound in a ratio of less than 1.6 to 1 provide a film forming coating that has residual anti-bacterial activity and improved durability with strong resistance to general wear between applications. | 2016-03-03 |
20160058013 | STORAGE-STABLE AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS OF CHLORINE DIOXIDE AND METHODS FOR PREPARING AND USING THEM - The present invention is for extremely pure solutions of chlorine dioxide, methods for making such solutions and to compositions and methods for storing, shipping and using such solutions. Generally, the chlorine dioxide solutions of the invention are aqueous solutions containing about 2500 ppm or less of total impurities. The chlorine dioxide solution can be prepared by passing dilute highly pure chlorine gas through a bed of substantially solid sodium chloride and contacting the resulting chlorine dioxide gas with a liquid. | 2016-03-03 |
20160058014 | Improved Weed Control Methods - The present invention relates, inter alia, to a method of improving the tolerance of a plant, which has been genetically engineered to over express a p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD), to a HPPD inhibiting herbicide, said method comprising applying to said plant a water-soluble iron-containing compound. The present invention further relates to a method of selectively controlling weeds at a locus, the locus comprising weeds and crop plants, the crop plants having been genetically engineered to overexpress a HPPD which confers tolerance to a HPPD-inhibiting herbicide, the method comprising application to the locus of (i) a weed controlling amount of a HPPD-inhibiting herbicide and (ii) a water-soluble iron-containing compound. The present invention further relates to herbicidal compositions comprising a HPPD-inhibiting herbicide and a water-soluble iron-containing compound. | 2016-03-03 |
20160058015 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING WEED IN A SUGARCANE FIELD - To provide a technology for controlling weeds and the like. A method of controlling a weed in a sugarcane field, comprising applying one or more PPO-inhibiting compounds selected from Group A to a field before, at or after planting a stem cutting of sugarcane treated with one or more microorganisms selected from the group consisting of | 2016-03-03 |
20160058016 | PROCESS FOR INCREASING BIOMASS AND SPORES PRODUCTION OF PLANT GROWTH PROMOTING BACTERIA OF THE BACILLUS GENUS - The present invention refers to a process designed to increase the production of plant growth-promoting microorganisms of the | 2016-03-03 |
20160058017 | DIG-17 INSECTICIDAL CRY TOXINS - DIG-17 insecticidal toxins, polynucleotides encoding such toxins, use of such toxins to control pests, and transgenic plants that produce such toxins are disclosed. | 2016-03-03 |
20160058018 | Filled Snack Product with Spaced Filling Lines and Method of Making the Same - A filled snack product includes a first sheet having a first surface. A plurality of filling lines are disposed upon the first surface of the first sheet. Each of the plurality of filling lines are spaced to define a void between each of the adjacent filling lines. A second sheet is disposed over the first sheet and secured to at least a portion of the first sheet to sandwich the plurality of spaced filling lines between the first and second sheets. A plurality of docking holes are disposed upon the first and second sheets. The plurality of docking holes and the plurality of spaced filling lines allow for the pinning of the first and second sheets at the voids disposed between the spaced filling lines and further for the release to steam and/or gas from the filled snack product during heating to minimize puffing of the filled snack product. | 2016-03-03 |
20160058019 | MEAT PROCESSING EQUIPMENT HAVING IMPROVED YIELDABLE ARRESTING MEANS - Meat processing equipment is disclosed that includes a first element having a first face; a second element having a second face. The first and second faces extend parallel to one another and define a common plane between the first and second faces. The first and second elements are relatively movable with respect to one another. Yieldable arresting features are included for yieldably arresting the first and second elements in at least one predetermined position of relative movement, the yieldable arresting features include cooperating first and second permanent magnets, associated with at least one of the first and second elements. | 2016-03-03 |
20160058020 | Ultraviolet System for Disinfection - Ultraviolet radiation is directed within an area. The target wavelength ranges and/or target intensity ranges of the ultraviolet radiation sources can correspond to at least one of a plurality of selectable operating configurations including a sterilization operating configuration and a preservation operating configuration. | 2016-03-03 |