17th week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220124956 | MACHINE-VISION SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND QUANTIFYING MISSED TASSEL DURING A DETASSELING OPERATION - Systems and methods for tracking missed tassels left by a detasseling machine. Rear-facing image data is captured by a camera positioned with a field of view behind the detasseling machine and image processing is applied to the rear-facing image data to quantity a missed tassel metric for a geospatial area. An indication of the missed tassel metric is displayed to an operator of the detasseling machine. In some implementations, the displayed indication of the missed tassel metric is updated in near real-time as the detasseling machine continue to operate in the crop field as an accumulated total missed tassel percentage for the entire crop field and/or as a missed tassel map indicating a percentage of missed tassels for each of a plurality of different geospatial sub-areas in the crop field. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124957 | SWATH ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR AN AGRICULTURAL VEHICLE AND AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A method for controlling an agricultural vehicle includes receiving, via a processor, a first signal from a user interface indicative of a value of at least one parameter. The method also includes determining, via the processor, a path of the agricultural vehicle toward a guidance swath based at least in part on the at least one parameter. In addition, the method includes outputting, via the processor, a second signal to a display of the user interface indicative of instructions to present a graphical representation of the path of the agricultural vehicle. Furthermore, the method includes controlling the agricultural vehicle, via the processor, based at least in part on the at least one parameter upon receiving at least a third signal from the user interface indicative of acceptance of the value of the at least one parameter. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124958 | COMBINED GAGE WHEEL AND INTEGRATED TRANSPORT SYSTEM - A steering system for an agricultural machine includes a first and second wheel assembly. Each wheel assembly includes an axle assembly including an axle, wheels rotatably connected to the axle, and a double-action hydraulic cylinder. In some embodiments, the double-action hydraulic cylinder is configured to pivot the wheels in either direction to indicate a direction of turn. In some embodiments, the double-action hydraulic cylinder of the first wheel assembly is hydraulically linked in its operation to an operation of the double-action hydraulic cylinder of the second wheel assembly. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124959 | AUTONOMOUS FOLDING FARM IMPLEMENT AND METHOD - There is provided an autonomous system for farm implements having a sensor system, an interface to send control signals to a power platform coupled to the farm implement, and a processing structure executing instructions. The instructions involve capturing initial sensor data from the sensor system; estimating a pose of the farm implement from the initial sensor data; generating a fold/unfold trajectory for the power platform in order to fold or unfold the farm implement; instructing the power platform using the interface to travel along the fold/unfold trajectory; receiving additional sensor data from the sensor system as the power platform travels along the fold/unfold trajectory; instructing the power platform using the interface to make adjustments to the fold/unfold trajectory based on the additional sensor data; and stopping the power platform once the farm implement reaches a folded position or an unfolded position. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124960 | Commercial Farm Optimization Utilizing Simulation, Remote Sensing, and Farmer Inputs - Briefly, an advanced data collection and processing system is provided to collect multiple types of data from farm terrain to drive a farm management processes, including a crop yield simulation tool. The system has disparate sensors mounted on a vehicle, such as a ground vehicle or airplane, which collects data from GPS, RADAR, camera, thermal, LiDAR and spectral scanners for an area of interest on a farm terrain. The system also collects data from public sources and the farm manager, which enable the simulation tool to accurately predict crop growth and maturity. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124961 | SOIL DENSITY PREDICTION FOR SUBSOIL CROPS - An approach to the prediction of soil density and subsoil crop growth may be provided. The approach may include subsoil sensor which can monitor changes in soil pressure and moisture conditions. The sensor data can be sent to a computer module which can process the data using a machine learning model predicting the soil density around a subsoil crop and the yield of the subsoil crop. A soil maintenance plan can be generated from the soil density prediction and/or the crop yield prediction. The soil maintenance plan can be sent to soil management robots, which can execute the soil maintenance plan. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124962 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING SPRAY QUALITY - An agricultural application is provided herein that includes a nozzle assembly positioned along a boom assembly and configured to selectively dispense an agricultural product therefrom. One or more sensors can be operably coupled with the boom assembly and can be configured to capture data associated with one or more application variables. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors and to a display. The computing system can be configured to receive the data associated with the one or more application variables; convert the one or more application variables to a scaled integer to determine a spray quality index; generate a geo-located application map of the scaled integer; and present the geo-located application map on the display. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124963 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUSES FOR IMPLEMENTING AUTOMATED DATA MODELING AND SCALING OF A SOIL HEALTH DATA FABRIC - In accordance with embodiments disclosed herein, there are provided herein systems, methods, and apparatuses for implementing automated data modeling and scaling of a soil health data fabric. For example, there is disclosed in accordance with a particular embodiment, a specially configured system having: a memory to store instructions; a processor to execute instructions stored in the memory; and stored logic within the memory that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to perform operations including: compiling data measurements from disparate soil health data sources at a plurality of training data sites into a blockchain repository; integrating the data measurements with one or more of: (i) a plurality of baseline soil samples, and (ii) satellite imagery related to the plurality of training data sites to correlate soil health; training an AI algorithm using the integrated data measurements to determine most accurate local soil quality estimates; executing the AI algorithm to output a plurality of soil quality estimate data models are based on the data measurements, in which the plurality of local soil quality data models are based on pre-determined soil quality indicators; training the local soil quality estimate data models by comparing the local soil quality estimate data models to the plurality of soil samples; refining the local soil quality estimate data models via feedback processing to generate a regional soil quality estimate data model, in which the feedback processing applies transfer learning and feedback using additional data and comparison to the plurality of soil samples; scaling the local and regional soil quality estimate data models; and outputting soil quality estimates for a target region based on extended satellite imager. Other related embodiments are disclosed. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124964 | Advanced Systems and Methods for Virtual Agronomic Sensing - Systems and methods for virtual agronomic sensing are provided. In embodiments methods comprise receiving first agronomic data for a first geographic location comprising sensor data from agronomic sensors at the first geographic location; receiving first agronomic information for the first geographic location; and generating first predictive agronomic data for the first geographic location using the first agronomic data for the first geographic location and the first agronomic information for the first geographic location. Methods may further comprise testing the first predictive agronomic data for the first geographic location to be used for a second geographic location; receiving second agronomic information for the second geographic location; generating virtual agronomic sensors for the second geographic location as a function of the testing the first predictive agronomic data for the first geographic location; and providing second predictive agronomic data for the second geographic location using the virtual agronomic sensors. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124965 | GROWING DEVICE, SEED PAD AND GROWING SYSTEM FOR GROWING PLANTS FROM SEEDS - The present invention relates to a growing device for growing plants from seeds, comprising a water container, a seed pad support structure for receiving one or more seed pads in a predetermined growing position above the water container and a wicking structure for each seed pad configured to contact, when the corresponding seed pad is in the growing position, the bottom surface of the seed pad at a predetermined wicking interface area and configured to transport water from the water container into the seed pad through the wicking interface area via capillary action and wherein the seed pad support structure comprises a protrusion for each seed pad, the protrusion having a predetermined shape and orientation and being configured to interact with a correspondingly shaped perforation in the corresponding seed pad thereby defining the predetermined growing position. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124966 | PLANTER HAVING A SEEDING SYSTEM - A planter for planting seeds in the ground including a seed meter configured to provide a regulated flow of seeds, and a seed conduit defining a first portion of a flow path configured to transport the seeds from the seed meter towards the ground. The planter also includes a seed guide having an aperture in fluid communication with the seed conduit, the seed guide defining a second portion of the flow path configured to transport the seeds from the seed conduit towards the ground, and a shaft configured to reciprocate with respect to the seed guide through a stroke path towards and away from the ground. The shaft is configured to create a discrete hole in the ground for one of the seeds. A side of the shaft is configured to inhibit the one of the seeds from entering the second portion of the flow path until the shaft retracts past the aperture. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124967 | LIQUID FERTILIZER COMPOSITION CONTAINING NANO-BUBBLES AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Liquid fertilizer compositions and methods of making and using the compositions for fertilizing crops are provided. A liquid fertilizer formulated to enhance plant growth is infused with nano-bubbles that increase the efficacy of the liquid fertilizer. The liquid fertilizer is mixed and homogenized before flowing the liquid fertilizer through a nano-bubble generator. The liquid fertilizing composition infused with nano-bubbles may be applied to soil in the same manner as standard liquid fertilizers to further promote plant growth. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124968 | METHOD FOR MAIZE CULTIVATION IN BLACK SOIL AREA OF NORTHEAST CHINA - Disclosed is a method for maize cultivation in the black soil area of northeast China, including the following steps that can be conducted in any order: A. conservation tillage with straw returning: after a crop is harvested in autumn, raking and concentrating straws in rows; B. when sowing, disposing a front-loaded returning device on a sowing machine for a second concentration; C. when sowing, increasing the number of plants through a wide- and narrow-row effect; D. additional application of an organic bacterial fertilizer: where, the organic bacterial fertilizer includes a base fertilizer and a seed fertilizer; the base fertilizer refers to 500 kg of a 40% organic-inorganic mixed slow-release fertilizer; the seed fertilizer refers to 80 kg of an organic bacterial fertilizer; E. weeding with a herbicide treated by a secondary dilution method; and F. subsoiling to break a plow pan in summer: subsoiling flat land parcels to 40 cm. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124969 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL, MONITORING AND MAPPING OF AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS - Systems and methods are provided for monitoring an agricultural implement. An example method includes, as an agricultural implement traverses a field, transmitting command signals to an implement actuator of the agricultural implement, whereby the implement actuator implements operating parameters associated with prescription data for the field. The method also includes receiving, at a monitor device, raw as-applied data from an implement sensor associated with the implement actuator, processing the raw as-applied data into processed as-applied data, and storing the processed as-applied data in a memory. The method further includes rendering a map representing the processed as-applied data, where the rendered map includes one or more application map images indicative of the processed as-applied data over an image of at least part of the field, and then displaying the rendered map. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124970 | READY-TO-USE HOSE END SPRAYER - A ready-to-use sprayer comprises a container defining an interior compartment for containing a liquid product and having a pin receiver located near the rear portion and an opening located near the front portion, a housing having a main chamber and a grip portion, a nozzle in selective fluid communication with the outlet of the fluid chamber, a pivot switch on the exterior of the housing for selecting a fluid flow condition for the main chamber, and the housing being coupled to the container at the container opening and the pin receiver. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124971 | ELECTRIC WORK MACHINE WITH CUTTING BLADE - The present disclosure includes: a cutting blade; an electric motor ( | 2022-04-28 |
20220124972 | RIDING LAWN MOWER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A riding lawn mower includes a seat, a power output assembly, a walking assembly, and a control assembly. The power output assembly includes a mowing element and a power output motor configured to drive the mowing element to output power. The walking assembly includes wheels driving the riding lawn mower to walk on a ground, walking motors configured to drive the wheels, and walking controllers controlling the walking motors, where the wheels include driving wheels. An operation assembly includes an electronic steering wheel and a position sensor, the position sensor is disposed in the electronic steering wheel and configured to detect a rotation operation action of a user on an operation member, and a central controller is communicatively connected to the position sensor, acquires a rotation operation instruction, and controls the driving wheels to actively travel at different speeds for steering through the walking controllers. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124973 | A Robotic Tool, and Methods of Navigating and Defining a Work Area for the Same - A method of navigating a self-propelled robotic tool ( | 2022-04-28 |
20220124974 | GROUND-CONTOUR-FOLLOWING AUTONOMOUS OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE MOWER FOR HILLSIDE ORCHARDS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a ground-contour-following autonomous obstacle avoidance mower for hillside orchards and a control method thereof. Through cooperation of a push rod motor and a rotating pair, multi-angle cutting is achieved, and energy consumption needed by mowing operation is reduced. A connecting rod is arranged and forms a flexible mechanism together with an upper base bearing, a lower base bearing and a base-connecting unthreaded shaft. The flexible mechanism interacts with the push rod motor to achieve ground contour following operation, so that the mower as a whole can conduct ground-contour-following mowing operation on a complex orchard terrain, with a better cutting effect than that of a traditional mower. The use of a right-angle bypassing obstacle avoidance mode realizes precise obstacle avoidance of the mower, and achieves the operation purpose of not excessively relying on operators. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124975 | FLEXIBLE MOWER DECK - A flexible mower deck includes a center deck with a plurality of belt driven pulleys for rotating a plurality of rotary cutting blades under the center deck. A wing deck is pivotably attached to each of the first and second ends. A motor on each wing deck rotates a rotary cutting blade by actuating a switch in an operator station to pivot each wing deck to a mowing position. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124976 | LAWN MOWER - A lawn mower includes a blade assembly configured to perform a cutting function, a deck formed with an accommodation space for accommodating at least a portion of the blade assembly, a motor configured to drive the blade assembly to rotate about a rotation axis, and a battery pack configured to power the motor. The blade assembly includes a first cutting portion configured to cut grass and a second cutting portion configured to cut grass. In the direction parallel to the rotation axis, the second cutting portion is located below the first cutting portion. The battery pack includes a battery pack housing and battery cells provided in the battery pack housing. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124977 | LAWNCARE APPARATUS - A lawncare apparatus includes a main body, multiple wheels supporting the main body, a cutting blade disposed in the main body, a motor driving the cutting blade, and an operating arm connected to the first end of the main body. The distance in the horizontal direction between the axial central line of the cylindrical gripping portion of the operating arm and the axes of the elongated handle of the main body along the length direction is less than 5 cm. Because of the structure mate relationship between the operating arm and the cylindrical gripping portion, the operator feels more comfortable during the transporting process, the volume of lawncare apparatus during transporting is reduced and the convenience of transporting is improved. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124978 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR STRIPPING LEAVES AND OR FLOWERS FROM A STALK - The invention relates to a method for stripping leaves and/or flowers from a stalk ( | 2022-04-28 |
20220124979 | AUTOMATED WALNUT PICKING AND COLLECTING METHOD BASED ON MULTI-SENSOR FUSION TECHNOLOGY - Disclosed is an automated walnut picking and collection method based on multi-sensor fusion technology, including: operation 1.1: when a guide vehicle for automated picking and collection is started, performing path planning for the guide vehicle; operation 1.2: remotely controlling the guide vehicle to move in a park according to a first predetermined rule, and collecting laser data of the entire park; operation 1.3: constructing a two-dimensional offline map; operation 1.4: marking a picking road point on the two-dimensional offline map; operation 2.1: performing system initialization; operation 2.2: obtaining a queue to be collected; operation 2.3: determining and sending, by the automated picking system, a picking task; operation 2.4: arriving, by the picking robot, at picking target points in sequence; operation 2.5: completing a walnut shaking and falling operation; and operation 2.6: collecting shaken walnuts. The provided method can obtain high-precision fruit coordinates and complete autonomous harvesting precisely and efficiently. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124980 | MACHINE-VISION SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED ADJUSTMENT OF A DETASSELER MACHINE - Methods and systems for operating a detasseler machine to optimize detasseling efficiency. Front-facing image data is captured by a camera positioned with a field of view in front of the detasseler machine as the detasseler machine operates in a crop field. A new set of machine operating parameters for the detasseler machine is periodically determined based on the a set of crop parameters indicated by the front-facing image data and control signals are transmitted to one or more actuators to operate the detasseler machine according to the determined set of machine operating parameters. In some implementations, rear-facing image data used to quantify missed tassels left by the detasseler machine and the machine operating parameters are further adjusted to reduce the missed tassel metric. The mechanism for determining the set of machine operating parameters is then retrained based on the adjusted machine operating parameters. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124981 | REEL ASSEMBLY OF AN AGRICULTURAL HEADER - A reel assembly of an agricultural header includes an arm configured to rotatably couple to a frame of the agricultural header, in which the arm has a substantially straight portion. The reel assembly also includes a carriage slidably coupled to the arm and configured to move along the substantially straight portion of the arm, in which the carriage is configured to support a reel of the reel assembly. In addition, the reel assembly includes a cam coupled to the carriage and having a cam surface, and a follower configured to couple to the frame and to engage the cam surface of the cam. The cam surface is configured to control rotation of the arm relative to the frame in response to movement of the carriage along the substantially straight portion of the arm. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124982 | GARDENING TOOL, PARTICULARLY A MOWER - A gardening tool, such as a mower, has a main body having an accessory, such as a mowing blade, and a motor for driving the accessory. A handle is rotatably connected to the main body. At least one operation assembly is associated with the handle for being operated by a user to control the motor when the handle is located in a predetermined position. A control system prevents the motor from being controlled by the operation assembly and halts the motor when the handle is located out of the predetermined position. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124983 | COMBINE HARVESTER HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE STRATIFICATION PAN, AND RELATED METHODS - A combine harvester includes a feederhouse configured to convey a crop material from a harvesting header, a threshing system configured to receive the crop material from the feederhouse and separate straw therefrom, and a cleaning system below the threshing system and configured to separate grain from chaff of the crop material. The cleaning system includes a stratification pan, a chaffer, and a blower to direct air rearward and upward through the chaffer. The stratification pan has a frame, a series of adjustable ripple members coupled to the frame, a series of support members pivotally coupled to the frame, and an adjusting rod configured to move the support members to change an incline angle of the ripple members relative to the frame. Each support member also supports one of the ripple members. Related methods are also disclosed. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124984 | BALE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A baler implement a tag installer operable to attach an RFID identification tag to a bale. A reader is positioned to interrogate the identification tag for receiving data from the identification tag. The reader is operable to emit an interrogation signal for interrogating the identification tag in accordance with a pre-defined timing sequence. The reader emits the interrogation signal regardless of a position of the bale in the baling chamber or on the baler implement. As such, the interrogation signal is emitted based on the pre-defined timing sequence. The pre-defined timing sequence may include a repeated on/off interrogation sequence, or continuously scanning interrogation sequence. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124985 | BALER IMPLEMENT WITH IDENTIFICATION TAG READER - A baler implement includes a housing that defines a baling chamber for forming crop material into a bale. The baler implement further includes a knotter system having a component that is moveable between a standby position and a wrapping position while wrapping the bale. A knotter sensor communicates a knotter engagement signal in response to movement of the component. A reader is in communication with the knotter sensor and is emits an interrogation signal for reading an identification tag on the bale. The reader emits the interrogation signal for a predefined period of time in response to the knotter engagement signal from the knotter sensor indicating movement of the component of the knotter system while wrapping the bale with the strand material. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124986 | FIXING STRUCTURE FOR COLLECTING AND ASSEMBLING FLOWER - A fixing structure for collecting and assembling flower, especially used for collecting and placing potted plants such as potted orchids, includes a rectangular flower holder main body and a height elevating rack used for allowing a height of the flower holder main body to be elevated, at least one set of two rows of position limiting members arranged in a pairing means are disposed in the flower holder main body; each position limiting member arranged at two sides of the flower holder main body has a concave arc-shaped abutting surface formed at an inner side thereof, and two adjacent surface of the other position limiting members are respectively formed with a concave arc-shaped abutting surface, so that an accommodating slot zone can be defined by each set of the four corresponding concave arc-shaped abutting surfaces, thereby enabling potted plants to be formed as a bonsai. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124987 | LIGHT DIFFUSING REFLECTIVE CURTAIN FOR AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT - A controlled environment agriculture system is disclosed, in which the system includes a reflective curtain ( | 2022-04-28 |
20220124988 | TRELLIS PANELS FOR SUNLIGHT DELIVERY, SHOOT POSITIONING, AND CANOPY DIVISION - Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for sunlight delivery, shoot positioning, canopy division, positioning fruit into distinct zones, managing fruit maturity and quality, rain, wind, and hail protection, and reducing canopy management and harvest labor of one or more plants on a trellis comprising one or more panels and a standoff, wherein the panels divide the growth of plant shoots on the trellis, thereby modifying growth or development of the plants. In some embodiments, the panels collect light energy and direct the collected light energy to the plants, thereby modifying growth or development of the plants and their producing of fruit. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124989 | MULTI-TASK BLOWER PLATFORM, DEVICE AND SYSTEM - According to one example, a multi-tool system for use in lawn maintenance and care. In use, one example provides the user with ambidextrous blowing capabilities, the ability to spray fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, and use one or more spline drive tools at the same time as the blower and spray systems. A mobile multi-tool system for use in lawn maintenance and care. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124990 | PROCESSING HEAD FOR A FORESTRY MACHINE - A processing head ( | 2022-04-28 |
20220124991 | Field Drying and Gas Emission Using Subsurface Irrigation Systems - Aeration and drying of subsurface soils with a subsurface irrigation system. An air inlet and bypass pressure regulator allow pressurized gas to be introduced into a zone of the system to aerate and dry a field. Pressurized gas or aerosolized agrochemicals are delivered through emitters integrated into the driplines within the system. Emitters integrated into the driplines allow aeration and drying of subsurface soils during times of season when high amounts of precipitation or localized flooding interfere with the systems use for irrigation. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124992 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING IRRIGATION SYSTEM SCHEDULING - An irrigation system and method of controlling operations of the irrigation system are provided. The irrigation system comprises a plurality of mobile support towers, a plurality of structural supports, a fluid-carrying conduit, water emitters, a sensor, and a control system. The plurality of mobile support towers are configured to move across a field. The plurality of structural supports extend between the mobile support towers, and the fluid-carrying conduit is supported above the field by the plurality of structural supports. The water emitters are coupled with the fluid-carrying conduit and emit water from the conduit onto the field. The sensor is supported on one of the structural supports or mobile support towers and is configured to capture data associated with a residue cover of a portion of the field. The control system is in communication with the sensor and is configured to receive the data associated with the residue cover of the portion of the field and determine a residue cover percentage for the portion of the field based on the data. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124993 | Flow Valve System with Flow Sensor, Fluid Valve, and Radio Module - In a flow system, a flow sensor conducts fluid between a source and a distributor. The flow sensor outputs to a processor an electrical signal related to a velocity or volume of fluid flowing by, proximate to, or through the flow sensor. A fluid valve is connected to conduct a fluid between the flow sensor and the fluid distributor The processor determines, based on the electrical signal: the volume of fluid flowing by, proximate to, or through the flow sensor; and a second electrical signal, and outputs the second electrical signal to an irrigation controller. The processor includes a radio for wirelessly communicating the determined volume to a remote server via a smart device that includes a first radio for receiving the determined volume from the processor and a second radio for uploaded or transmitting the determined volume received by the smart device to the remote server. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124994 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USE IN CONTROLLING IRRIGATION - Some embodiments provide systems and methods of controlling irrigation, comprising: communicating an assumption broadcast from a first irrigation controller to each of a plurality of other irrigation controllers defining assumed states of control elements, wherein the control elements are shared with one or more of the first irrigation controller and the other irrigation controllers; determining whether a reply is received from one or more of the other irrigation controllers in reply to the assumption broadcast; identifying, from the reply, a correction to a state corresponding to a first control element; updating state information corresponding to the first control element in response to the identifying the correction; and communicating a subsequent notification from the first irrigation controller to each of the plurality of other irrigation controllers of the irrigation system, where the subsequent notification comprises the updated state information corresponding to the first control element. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124995 | PLANT INCUBATION APPARATUSES AND RELATED METHODS - Plant incubation apparatuses are provided. In some embodiments, the plant incubation apparatus may comprise a housing defining an upper chamber and a lower chamber; a partition positioned between the upper and lower chambers; and a plant-retaining opening extending through the partition that receives and supports a plant therein such that roots of the plant are positioned in the lower chamber and a remainder of the plant is positioned in the upper chamber. In some embodiments, the plant incubation apparatus may comprise at least one sensing device collecting data indicative of at least one of a plant property and an environmental parameter within the apparatus. Also provided are related methods. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124996 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS AND GROWING CASSETTES THEREFOR - A cassette for supporting hydroponic growth of plants has an inlet, an outlet and a flow path that extends between the inlet and outlet. The inlet and outlet are located at a similar gating side of the cassette generally adjacent one to the other. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124997 | AUTOMATED MICROPROPAGATION SYSTEM FOR PLANT TISSUE CULTURE - Examples of an automated micropropagation system for plant tissue culture is provided. The system comprises a culture vessel that comprises a number of detachable culture items that are designed with a plurality of culture cells sized to accept a single plantlet. Such culture vessel is fed into the system to an automated gripper and cutter assembly that is configured to grip the plantlets, cut them and transfer them into a new culture vessel. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124998 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR RAPID PLANT TRANSFORMATION - The disclosure pertains to methods and compositions for the rapid and efficient transformation of plants. The disclosure further provides methods for producing a transgenic plant, comprising (a) transforming a cell of an explant with an expression construct comprising (i) a nucleotide sequence encoding a WUS/WOX homeobox polypeptide; (ii) a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide comprising two AP2-DNA binding domains; or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii); and (b) allowing expression of the polypeptide of (a) in each transformed cell to form a regenerable plant structure in the absence of exogenous cytokinin, wherein no callus is formed; and (c) germinating the regenerable plant structure to form the transgenic plant. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. | 2022-04-28 |
20220124999 | LETTUCE VARIETY 79-ML1112 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2022-04-28 |
20220125000 | RICE CULTIVAR 'LYNX' - A rice cultivar designated ‘Lynx’ is disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from rice cultivar Lynx. Further, it provides methods for producing a rice plant by crossing Lynx with itself or another rice variety. The invention also encompasses any rice seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by the methods disclosed herein, including those in which additional traits have been transferred into Lynx through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding Lynx with another rice cultivar. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125001 | MAIZE HYBRID X75P905 - A novel maize variety designated X75P905 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X75P905 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75P905 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X75P905, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75P905 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75P905 and methods of using maize variety X75P905 are disclosed. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125002 | MAIZE HYBRID X80P537 - A novel maize variety designated X80P537 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X80P537 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80P537 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80P537, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80P537 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80P537 and methods of using maize variety X80P537 are disclosed. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125003 | Brachiaria Endophytes and Related Metods - The present invention relates to endophytes, in particular endophytes associated with plants of the | 2022-04-28 |
20220125004 | SYSTEM AND SMART TAG FOR ANIMALS - The invention relates to a system comprising at least one smart tag for animals on a farm and a multiplicity of devices which are configured to have an interaction with the animals, the smart tag being provided with at least one transmitting and receiving apparatus, at least one processor, at least one memory and at least one sensor which are communicatively connected with each other, characterized in that the smart tag is configured to comprise and send out command data intended to selectively control a device of a multiplicity of different type devices autonomously and wirelessly. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125005 | ANIMAL HOUSE CEILING VENT SEAL - A ceiling vent assembly for use in a ceiling of an animal house. The ceiling vent assembly has a frame that is open at its top and bottom and a pair of louvers pivotably mounted in the frame such that each louver of the pair of louvers pivots between an open position and a closed position relative the frame. Each louver of the pair louvers has a pivot end, wherein the pivot end of a first louver of the pair of louvers is located adjacent to but spaced apart from the pivot end of a second louver of the pair of louvers. The ceiling vent assembly has a sealing mechanism with a flange extending from the pivot end of each louver of the pair of louvers, wherein the flange from the first louver contacts the flange from the second louver in a space between the louvers such that the sealing mechanism reduces the flow of air through the space when the first and second louvers are in either the open or closed positions. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125006 | ERGONOMIC LITTER DEVICE - A litter device which is easily operable by individuals with limited mobility or disabilities. A litter device having a base; a waste drawer removably located within the base; a chamber with an entry opening, wherein the chamber is configured to retain litter, is supported by the base, and is located above the waste drawer; and a lift affixed to the base, the waste drawer, or both, wherein the lift is configured to raise and lower the base, the waste drawer, or both. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125007 | PET RESTRAINT SYSTEM - A pet restraint system includes a vehicle floor and a vehicle seat supported by the vehicle floor. The vehicle seat defines a seat-rearward direction. A pet restraint device includes a frame having a lower portion disposed on the vehicle floor and an upper portion supported by the lower portion. The pet restraint device includes a partition supported by the upper portion and is elongated in the seat-rearward direction from the upper portion to the vehicle seat. The partition is telescopic in the seat-rearward direction. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125008 | PORTABLE DOG CANTEEN - A portable pet canteen having a flexible bladder with peripheral edges and defining a footprint, an upper wall of the bladder defining an upper mouth, and a cavity being formed within the bladder. A rigid inner scaffold is secured to the upper mouth of the bladder and extends into the cavity. The inner scaffold has a height defined by side walls, the side walls having apertures for passage of water. An upper lid secures to an upper edge of the rigid inner scaffold such as with mating threads to form a closure such that the portable pet canteen is watertight. Water may be retained within the bladder until such time as the upper lid is removed and the canteen placed on the ground for the pet to drink from within the inner scaffold which provides a relatively wide opening. The canteen may be placed within a flexible outer cover for protection, which can also have various handles or straps for ease of transportation. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125009 | Portable Pet Drinking Container - A portable pet drinking container is provided. A container body defines an interior cavity operable to contain a fluid. A drinking bowl receiving port is defined by the container body. The drinking bowl receiving port is operable to receive and secure a drinking bowl. A horizontal retaining wall and vertical retaining wall is defined by the container body. A drinking bowl is included and has a circumferential periphery. A dynamic compression shoulder is defined by said drinking bowl. An O-ring positioned around the drinking bowl. When the drinking bowl is rotatably inserted into the drinking bowl receiving port, the O-ring is compressed by the horizontal retaining wall, the vertical retaining wall, the dynamic compression shoulder, and the circumferential periphery of the drinking bowl to create a seal. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125010 | Pet Drinking Bowl - A pet drinking bowl system has a toilet tank lid with sidewalls and a top wall with a molded-in bowl, an overflow opening in the bowl, the overflow opening communicating with an overflow passage through the top wall flowing excess water from the bowl to the toilet tank, and a fill passage through the top connecting by a flexible tube under the lid to a fill mechanism in the toilet tank, and above the lid to a spout shaped to provide a stream of water in an arc above the bowl into the bowl. During a flush and fill cycle water from the fill mechanism is supplied to the spout, which provides water in a stream to the bowl, and excess water in the bowl drains back to the toilet tank through the overflow opening. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125011 | ELECTRONIC ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION TAG READER SYNCHRONISATION - Approaches for synchronising electronic animal identification tag readers for reading electronic animal identification tags attached to animals Embodiments include using a pulse from a GNSS receiver, adjusting for an error between a reference cadence signal and a local cadence signal, and using a synchronisation signal. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125012 | PET RETRIEVE DEVICE AND PET RETRIEVE METHOD - The present disclosure discloses a pet retrieve device, including a housing subassembly which is a hollow cavity; a circuit board and a battery fixedly arranged in the housing subassembly; a positioning chip arranged on the circuit board; a button and a charging interface which are arranged on the circuit board and penetrates through the housing subassembly; a lamp strip arranged in the housing subassembly, light emitted by the lamp strip being transmitted through the housing subassembly; and a two-dimensional code arranged on a surface of the housing subassembly. A one-to-one correspondence webpage can be opened by scanning the two-dimensional code, and the webpage displays preset pet information. The present disclosure discloses a pet retrieve method. The present disclosure can increase the possibility of retrieving a pet to a certain extent. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125013 | MEDICAL PET GARMENT - The present disclosure relates to a Medical Pet Garment designed to encase and protect a pet's torso area, in particular a quadruped pet that underwent a medical procedure. The Medical Pet Garment comprises an upper torso portion and a hindquarters flap. The upper torso portion is designed to substantially cover a pet's torso and comprises a top part which substantially covers a pet's back and a bottom part which substantially covers a pet's chest. The hindquarters flap extends from the bottom part opposite to the neck opening. When the Medical Pet Garment is worn by a pet, the hindquarters flap may be positioned over the pet's abdomen and rump and secured in this position by a releasable attachment to the top part. To allow the pet to relieve itself, a user has to simply release the hindquarters flap from the top part and uncover the pet's abdomen and rump. A user may then lay the hindquarters flap against the bottom part of the upper torso portion and releasably secure it there. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125014 | METHOD AND ASSEMBLY FOR MODIFYING HOUSEHOLD PET BEHAVIOR - A method and assembly for modifying household pet behavior includes generally comprising placing together in a room a plurality of living space articles such that the room is defined as a faux living space. The living space articles include furniture and the room is closable such that a pet positioned within the room cannot exit the room. Thereafter, a household pet brought into the room and is allowed to wonder, i.e. essentially live, within the room. The household pet activity within the room is monitored and corrective teaching is applied to the household pet when the household pet engages in impermissible behavior. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125015 | SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY FOR EXERCISING AND TRAINING ANIMALS - Suspension assembly ( | 2022-04-28 |
20220125016 | DOG LEASH - The dog leash includes a dog leash body. An end of the dog leash body is provided with an annulus structure and forms a traction part. The traction part is provided with a buckle by butt-and-collar joint. The root segment of the traction part is covered with a sheath. The dog leash adapts flexible steel wire rope with good flexibility and high strength. The steel wire rope is coated with plastic layer, which has good touch feeling and high use comfort. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125017 | Pet Management System - This present invention relates to domesticated animal accessory, and more particularly to a singular pet management system that can be used to control, feed, train and/or clean up after a pet, such as a dog. The pet management system is comprised of a leash having first and second ends, a handle positioned on the first end, a collar connecting mechanism positioned on the second end, a generally “V” shaped receptacle, a sound emitting device, and a waste management system, all easily accessible to the user. The receptacle may be used to hold consumable products (e.g., dog treats) or any other item that the user may need to transport, and the sound emitting device may be used to train the animal attached to the leash. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125018 | Multi-Purpose Collar/Wrap-Around Leash with Accessory Attachment Points - An incorporated leash/collar is improved with the leash/collar strap. With a minimally stretchable strap, a buckle slides forms an adjustable collar with a first end of the strap. A metal buckle attached to the second end of the strap has a flat body with an opening. An adjustable position element has a post to engage the buckle body opening from either sides of the flat body. The first side engagement forms a leash handle loop in an operative configuration and the second side engagement maintain a wrap of the strap around the collar in a storage configuration. The incorporated leash/collar is also improved with a stretchable strap. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125019 | BAND-TYPE WEARABLE DEVICE FOR PET - Disclosed is a band-type wearable device for a pet which includes: a case having a coupling groove formed so as to open to an outside, and a locking groove concavely formed at an upper side of the coupling groove; a strap of which a distal end is connected to the case, and which is made of a flexible material wrapped around a pet's body and worn on the pet; a fixing bracket which is mounted at the distal end of the strap and includes a sliding coupling portion formed to protrude outward from the distal end of the strap so as to be inserted by sliding into the coupling groove and connect the distal end of the strap to the case; and a locking member coupled to the inner side of the distal end of the strap. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125020 | Deployable Animal Measuring Platform - A deployable animal measuring platform suited for measuring dog height or any other dog body measurement profile is presented. The deployable animal measuring platform contains a base, a panel, and a measuring element. The panel is connected vertically perpendicular to the base through a fastening element, where the panel and the base is configured to assemble in a deployed configuration or a retracted configuration. In the retracted configuration, the base and the panel are folded and connected parallel to each other, such that the deployable animal measuring platform is easily transportable and stored. In the deployed configuration, the base is secured along a flat surface while the panel is erected vertically from the base. The measuring element traverses along the panel. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125021 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR LIVESTOCK REARING - Apparatus for rearing livestock comprising a livestock enclosure, a plurality of sensors, and a plurality of output devices, and methods of operating the same. Methods of determining measurements of animal welfare by processing vocalisations by chicks, especially by detecting the spectral entropy of animal vocalisations. The relationship between chick distress calling in early life and outcome. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125022 | UNIVERSAL ANIMAL RECORDS PLATFORM - The present teachings include processing animal records and providing access thereto for a variety of users having different permissions. The animal records are stored in an animal profile associated with a unique identifier provided by a wearable and/or implantable tag. The system provides universal access to portions of the animal profile based upon user permissions. A guardian profile associated with the animal profile stores guardian contact information, which may be hidden from some users. The system may automatically notify the guardian if a triggering event occurs, such as if a lost animal is reported found. The system simplifies sharing animal medical records and reuniting lost pets with owners, while protecting the privacy of animal guardians and sensitive animal records information. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125023 | SURVEILLANCE USING WIRELESS CONTACT LENSES ON FOWL AND LIVESTOCK - A surveillance wireless contact lens powered by body fluids for animals and fowls is disclosed using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, wireless local area network (WLAN), satellite and cellular tower and radio communication network. The contact lens comprises a molten material, which is injected into a mold cavity through under pressure for making the lens. The contact lens has a central optic portion with a concavo-convex shape, wherein the central optic portion having a depression at the center. A peripheral bearing portion is extended from and about the central optic portion and having an outer margin, which is placed within the limbus of an eye of the animal and/or fowl and opposite the white outer layer of the eyeball. The contact lens further comprises a processor disposed on the peripheral bearing portion, configured to control the operation of the contact lens via an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit in communication with the processor is configured to connect to electronic components include a power source, a light sensor, a communication module, and a camera. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125024 | Beehive Feeder Barrier Assembly - A beehive feeder barrier assembly includes a barrier that is positionable between a beehive and an entry feeder that is integrated to the beehive. In this way the barrier can inhibit bees that do not occupy the beehive from accessing the entry feeder. The barrier forms a tunnel between the beehive and the entry-feeder when the barrier is positioned therebetween. In this way the barrier facilitates bees living in the beehive to travel back and forth between the entry feeder and the beehive. A pair of bumpers is provided and each of the bumpers is coupled to the barrier. Each of the bumpers engages the entry feeder when the barrier is positioned between the entry feeder and the beehive such that the bumpers inhibit the barrier from being displaced. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125025 | COVERS FOR TANKS - Novelty covers for a tank including tank walls defining a tank perimeter, the novelty cover including a plurality of panels interconnected to define a frame surrounding a void and defining a frame perimeter, the frame perimeter being complementarily configured with the tank perimeter, wherein each of the panels in the plurality of panels includes an exterior surface with ornamentation the frame is configured to receive the tank in the void, and the ornamentation on the exterior surface of the panels forms a cohesive ornamental scene when the panels are interconnected to define the frame. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125026 | Interchangeable Illuminated Fishing Lure - The improved interchangeable illuminated fishing lure is comprised of two hollow light-transmissive polymer bodies creating a resealable watertight housing allowing for interchangeable power and illumination sources. Each body detachably engages another body with a watertight fastening means. The illumination assembly pocket provides temporary securement where the positive and negative leads of the illumination source are held in contact against the power source terminals illuminating the lure and allowing for rapid interchangeability of illumination color, brightness, or light effects such as blinking, flashing, flickering or like. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125027 | TORQUE LIMITING DEVICE FOR A FISHING REEL - A torque limiting device for a fishing reel for limiting torque between first and second rotating members, the torque limiting device includes an engagement recess, an engagement member and a biasing member. The engagement recess is disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the second rotating member. The engagement member has a head portion that engages the engagement recess and is disposed on the first rotating member so as to be capable of advancing toward or retreating from the second rotating member. The biasing member biases the engagement member toward the second rotating member. The head portion of the engagement member has a straight part at a distal end that extends linearly in a direction of the axis of rotation of the first rotating member. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125028 | Side Shelf Fishing Seat - The present invention relates to an improved fishing seat designed to be used on a boat. The fishing seat is configured to be attached to an interior of a boat, and in one potential embodiment to a shelf/inwale of the boat. The fishing seat features a substantially rectangular backplate that is attached to the shelf and is designed to laterally move along the shelf, thereby enabling the fishing seat to lock into a desired position at any forward, amidships or aft position. A seating platform extending orthogonally from the backplate (and accessible from three sides), is used for sitting by a user for an activity such as fishing. The fishing seat can be generally folded flat when not in use to save space. A supporting plate hingedly connects a base of the backplate and a bottom surface of the seating platform. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125029 | Insect and Creature Monitoring System - The present application describes a pollinator species detection and monitoring device and system that utilizes specifically positioned and spaced receptacles for determining and conveying the numbers, health and movements of pollinator species ranging from real-time to intermittent transmittance of detected information for an area, region, areas or regions, singularly and in the aggregate. The detected information is collected and recorded via a pair of closely related sensors, residing at 180 degrees from one another, wherein pollinator species' entrance, exit, number, gender and activity are sensed, analyzed algorithmically and stored locally for eventual transmittance from a transmitting device to an external computer or mobile device for data observance, collection, storage and analysis. Detected information may be species specific or across a plurality of species. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125030 | BEDBUG DETECTION, MONITORING AND CONTROL TECHNIQUES - One nonlimiting variation of a detection arrangement includes one or more sensors each structured to detect at least one biochemical substance indicative of biochemistry of one or more target insect species and provide a corresponding sensor signal, a controller responsive to the sensor signal of each of the one or more sensors to determine if the one or more insect species are present and generate a corresponding output signal, and an indicator responsive to the output signal to indicate the presence of the one or more insect species. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125031 | Sprayer Boom Breakaway Joint with a Staged Release and Forced Lift System - A sprayer boom breakaway joint with a staged release and forced lift system is implemented with an agricultural sprayer. The system provides positive locking to restrain a breakaway joint against movement from a neutral position until an impact with a breakaway boom segment provides sufficient force to overcome the neutral holding force. Once released from the neutral position, the breakaway boom segment may at least initially experience a lesser holding force that biases the breakaway boom segment toward the neutral position and the breakaway boom segment may move along a path that has an upward movement component in addition to a rearward movement component. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125032 | SYSTEM CONFIDENCE DISPLAY AND CONTROL FOR MOBILE MACHINES - A mobile agricultural machine includes a sensor that senses a characteristic of the environment in which the mobile agricultural machine is operating and generates a sensor signal indicative of the characteristic. The mobile agricultural machine also accesses a data store having stored data indicative of characteristics that can affect an ability of the mobile agricultural machine to perform an operation. Further, the mobile agricultural machine includes a confidence system configured to receive the stored data and generate a confidence level value indicative of a confidence in the ability of the mobile agricultural machine to perform the operation based on the stored data; and an action signal generator configured to generate an action signal to control an action of the mobile agricultural machine based on the confidence level value. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125033 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO QUANTIFY SPRAY QUALITY - An agricultural application system can include a nozzle assembly positioned along a boom assembly and can be configured to selectively dispense an agricultural product therefrom. One or more sensors can be operably coupled with the boom assembly and configured to capture data associated with first and second application variables. A controller can be communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors. The controller can include a processor and associated memory. The memory can store instructions that, when implemented by the processor, configure the controller to receive the data associated with the one or more application variables and calculate the spray quality index. The first application variable can have a first scaling factor and a second application variable can have a second scaling factor. The second scaling factor may differ from the first scaling factor. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125034 | WEED REMOVING TOOL - A weed removing tool includes a tool body and a cover body arranged on an air outlet on the tool body. The cover body is provided with a support frame forming a heat dissipation gap between an opening and an object to be processed during operation. Such a structure prevents the problem that the entire heating object is over-heated to damages because the cover body is coated over the heating object and is not timely removed. In addition, with such a structure, during heating, the force applied by the hands may be reduced by means of the support frame. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125035 | CRITTER DEFLECTOR - A deflector apparatus includes a curved wall, a vertical mounting flange and a base. The curved wall includes a concave side. The vertical mounting flange is mounted to a wall, adjacent to an opening (e.g., a garage door) with the concave side facing away from the opening, and the base on the ground at the opening. The base may comprise a bottom edge of the wall, or a bottom flange, or a bottom wall. A deflector may be located at each side of the opening with the concave side facing away from the opening. The deflector is sized and configured to deter or deflect common pests. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125036 | DUCK CALL DEVICE - A duck call device includes a tone board having a tone surface and a tone board port defined, relative to airflow, behind the tone surface. The tone board port is divided into multiple channels to form a multi-channel port. A reed is located on the tone surface and is configured to vibrate there against. The multi-channel port may be created by a longitudinal central rib dividing a portion of the tone board port, wherein the longitudinal central rib contacts the reed while air is passing through the duck call device. The tone surface may surround a portion of the tone board port with recessed edges, and the central rib may have recessed edges. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125037 | DECOY STAND AND SPEED CARRY SYSTEM - A duck decoy includes a support and a decoy body carried on the support. The support includes a base section, a decoy support section and a stanchion connecting the base section to the decoy support section. A related method for carrying a plurality of duck decoys together in a single hand includes the steps of displacing each decoy body on each support from a home position to a carry position, stacking the base sections together while orienting the decoy bodies in different directions with chests together and holding the stacked base sections in one hand. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125038 | SELF-RIGHTING, KEEL-FREE DUCK DECOY AND ANCHOR SYSTEM FOR A DUCK DECOY - An anchor system for a duck decoy includes a pendulum weight, a connector adapted to connect the pendulum weight to the duck decoy, an anchor weight and a decoy cord connected between the pendulum weight and the anchor weight. A self-righting, keel-free duck decoy includes a keel-free decoy body, a pendulum weight, a connector adapted to connect the pendulum weight to the decoy body, an anchor weight and a decoy cord connected between the pendulum weight and the anchor weight. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125039 | FULL BODY AND FLOATING DUCK DECOY WITH NOVEL STAKE SYSTEM - A duck decoy includes a keel-free decoy body and a support stake carried by the decoy body. The support stake includes two sections held together by a retainer in the form of an elastic cord. The support stake is selectively configurable into a swimming configuration or a standing configuration so that the duck decoy may be deployed floating on the water, standing in shallow water or standing on dry ground. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125040 | METHOD AND KIT FOR CONVERTING A NON-MOTION DECOY TO A MOTION DECOY - A method for converting a non-motion decoy into a motion decoy includes the steps of: (a) removing at least a portion of a keel from the non-motion decoy, (b) properly orienting a motion drive system relative to a body of the non-motion decoy and (c) mounting the motion drive system to the body in order to convert the non-motion decoy into a motion decoy. A kit for the same purpose includes (1) a motion drive system adapted for providing motion to a converted decoy, (2) a fastener adapted to secure the motion drive system to a body of the non-motion decoy and (3) instructions for completing the conversion of the non-motion decoy into a motion decoy. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125041 | ANIMAL TISSUE PRESERVATION AND STORAGE FOR MEDICAL USE - A method for treating tissue to form a dry tissue component that is readily rehydrated and does not require rinsing prior to implantation in the human body. The method comprises pretreatment and fixation steps that include penetrating agent molecules having a flexible backbone and at least one polar group; the steps further include cations and anions to enhance integration of penetration agent molecules into and bonding to tissue component structural molecules to provide resistance to cracking of the dry tissue component during bending. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125042 | CRYOPROTECTANT AND/OR CRYOPRESERVANT COMPOSITION, METHODS AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to cryoprotectant and/or cryopreservant composition, methods and uses thereof. This composition may be used in the preservation and/or protection of cell, organism and/or tissue. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125043 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS - Methods and container systems for processing biological fluids are disclosed. The container systems include an inner container within an outer container. The inner container wall is made of a porous material of a selected porosity that allows certain components to pass through said porous wall but retains other components. A treating solution is introduced into the chamber of the outer container. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125044 | PACKAGING FOR WET TISSUE STORAGE - A packaging system is provided. The packaging system may include a packaging body defining a cavity. The packaging system may also include a tissue cradle configured to be disposed within the cavity. The packaging system may also include a seal configured to be joined to the packaging body to fluidly seal the cavity. Such packaging systems may be used in the storage of wet-preserved or dry-preserved human or animal tissue. Also provided are a packaged tissue specimen and a method for packaging tissue. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125045 | High Osmolarity Antimicrobial Composition Containing One or More Organic Solvents - A composition that can solvate biofilms and disrupt bacterial cell walls acts to both kill the bacteria by cell lysis and remove the biofilm. This solvent-containing composition is effective against a broad spectrum of microbes and can be used on a variety of surfaces, both living and inanimate. The polarity of the solvent component of the composition is lower than that of pure water so that the composition exhibits increased efficacy in solvating the macromolecular matrix of a biofilm and in penetrating bacterial cell walls. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125046 | FLOWABLE CONCENTRATE COMPOSITION FOR AGRICULTRUAL SEEDS - The present disclosure provides for a flowable concentrate (FS) composition for forming a coating on an agricultural seed that includes an acrylic polymer having a glass transition temperature (Tg) of 0 to 35° C. measured according to ASTM D6604-00 (2017). In addition to the acrylic polymer, the FS composition further includes an agriculturally active compound, a water-soluble surfactant and water. The present disclosure also provides for a method of forming a coating on an agricultural seed using the FS composition and an agricultural seed coated with the FS composition of the present disclosure. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125047 | IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO SULFUR BASED PESTICIDES - Optimised sulfur based pesticides using sulfosuccinates alone and in combination with an anionic surfactant to improve the retention and distribution of sulfur on plant vegetation from aqueous spray solutions. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125048 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Described are preferred methods and compositions for controlling weeds in soil that involve the use of a bleaching herbicide such as fluridone in combination with at least one other additional selected herbicidal agent, which is preferably a PPO-inhibitor such as fomesafen or flumioxazin. Also described are safening effects of bleaching herbicidal agents such as fluridone on other herbicides, and of other herbicides on bleaching herbicidal agents. Further described are methods and compositions for controlling weeds in soil that comprise the use of fluridone. Methods and compositions for controlling weeds in permanent crops are also described. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125049 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT, MONITORING, AND CONTROLLED DELIVERY OF BIOLOGICAL COMPOUNDS TO FRUIT STORAGE ROOMS - The present application relates to a method and system for managing, monitoring, and controlling delivery of one or more biological compounds to one or more fruit storage rooms from a centralized location. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125050 | PESTICIDAL MIXTURES COMPRISING A PYRAZOLE COMPOUND - Pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compounds 1) 1-[(1RS)-1,2-dimethylpropyl]-N-ethyl-5-methyl-N-pyridazin-4-yl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide and 2) at least one further compound B selected from B.1) Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors as defined in the specification; B.2) Inhibitors of oxysterol binding protein as defined in the specification; B.3) Inhibitors of complex III at Qi site selected from: a) florylpicoxamid, and b) fenpicox-amid; B.4) Strobilurins as defined in the specification; B.5) Inhibitors of C14-demethylase in sterol biosynthesis as defined in the specification; B.6) Inhibitors of cell division and cytoskeleton as defined in the specification, B.7) Other compounds of unknown mode of action as defined in the specification; and B.8) N-[[2-fluoro-4-[(2S,3S)-2-hydroxy-3-(3,4,5-trichlorophenyl)-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrrolidin-1-yl]phenyl]methyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide; wherein component 1) and component 2) are present in a weight ratio of from 1000:1 to 1:1000; methods and use of these mixtures for combating invertebrate pests such as insects, arachnids, nematodes and/or harmful fungi in and on plants, and for protecting such plants being infested with pests and/or harmful fungi. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125051 | PRE-HARVEST DESICCATION METHOD - A method for the pre-harvest desiccation of crop plants which comprises applying to the crop plants an effective amount of a compound of formula (I) or an agronomically acceptable salt or zwitterionic species thereof, wherein the substituents are as defined in claim | 2022-04-28 |
20220125052 | Herbicidal Compositions - The present invention relates herbicidal combinations and their use in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth. In particular, herbicidal combinations of the invention comprise at least one pyridazine derivative of Formula (I) as defined herein, in combination with at least one further herbicide that is a pyrrolidinone derivatives of the Formula (II) as defined herein. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125053 | Pesticidal Mixtures - Fungicidal mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) 1-[2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)pyrazol-3-yl]oxymethyl]-3-methyl-phenyl]-4-methyl-tetrazol-5-one as compound I and 2)N-(5-chloro-2-isopropylbenzyl)-N-cyclopropyl-3-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide as compound II. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125054 | SAFENER CONTAINING HERBICIDAL OIL DISPERSION - A safener containing herbicidal oil dispersion. An oil dispersion is described containing a base oil, an herbicide composition including a comprising flucarbazone sodium and/or fenoxaprop-p-ethyl, an herbicidal safener comprising cloquintocet-mexyl, and a carrier comprising an alkyl benzoate. The dispersion demonstrates enhanced dilution, and high and low temperature stability. | 2022-04-28 |
20220125055 | Method of Controlling Citrus Greening Disease - The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling citrus greening disease in citrus crop, said method comprising contacting the affected citrus crop with calcium carbonate upto about 15 days from the emergence of the | 2022-04-28 |