20th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160135352 | WALK AERATOR - A walk aerator comprises a housing supported by a plurality of wheels that include a pair of drive wheels. The drive wheels are pivotally mounted to the housing to permit the housing to move between operational and transport positions thereof. A control is used to so move the housing with the control having a hand grip whose height above the ground is easily adjustable to accommodate users of different effective heights. A foot guard maintains a relatively constant disposition relative to the ground whether the housing is in its operational or transport position. The housing of the aerator has a vent system and an air gap relative to a prime mover deck which cool a traction drive system contained within the housing. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135353 | WALK AERATOR - A walk aerator comprises a housing supported by a plurality of wheels that include a pair of drive wheels. The drive wheels are pivotally mounted to the housing to permit the housing to move between operational and transport positions thereof. A control is used to so move the housing with the control having a hand grip whose height above the ground is easily adjustable to accommodate users of different effective heights. A foot guard maintains a relatively constant disposition relative to the ground whether the housing is in its operational or transport position. The housing of the aerator has a vent system and an air gap relative to a prime mover deck which cool a traction drive system contained within the housing. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135354 | ROTARY CUTTER WITH PARALLEL PIVOT WHEELS - An agricultural implement for use with a tractor. The agricultural implement comprises a main body, a hitch, a plurality of wheel support assemblies, and a pair of wheels coupled to each of the wheel support assemblies. Each of the wheel support assemblies includes a longitudinal support assembly extending rearward from the main body. The wheel support assemblies further include a transverse support assembly coupled to the longitudinal support assembly, with each of the wheels of the pair of wheels being disposed on opposite sides of the transverse support assembly, and with the transverse support assembly being rotatable relative to the main body, such that raising one wheel of the pair of wheels causes the corresponding lowering of another wheel of the pair of wheels. The wheel support assemblies also include a rotational damping mechanism for restricting rotation of the transverse assembly and the pair of wheels relative to the main body. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135355 | IMPLEMENT AND WORK VEHICLE - An implement ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160135356 | Agricultural Implement Having Power Assist Wing Wheels - An agricultural planter which provides an improved method for extending and retracting the wing boom and which has improved maneuverability is disclosed. A drive member is provided that drives one or more of the wing wheels on the agricultural planter. The drive member may be, for example, a hydraulic motor or an electric motor. When a wing boom is extended or retracted between the transport position and the working position, a controller generates a command signal to the drive member to drive one or more of the wing wheels forward or reverse, thereby assisting the wing boom in retracting or extending the telescoping portion of the hitch assembly and in extending or retracting the booms. During operation, the controller may similarly generate a command to the drive member to drive one or more of the wing wheels either in forward or reverse according to the operation of the towing vehicle. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135357 | Agricultural Implement Having Power Assist Carrier Wheels - An agricultural planter which provides an improved method for extending and retracting the wing boom and which has improved maneuverability is disclosed. A drive member is provided that drives one or more of the carrier wheels on the agricultural planter. The drive member may be, for example, a hydraulic motor or an electric motor. When a wing boom is extended or retracted between the transport position and the working position, a controller generates a command signal to the drive member to drive one or more of the carrier wheels forward or reverse, thereby assisting the draft links in retracting or extending the telescoping portion of the hitch assembly and in extending or retracting the booms. During operation, the controller may similarly generate a command to the drive member to drive one or more of the carrier wheels either in forward or reverse according to the operation of the towing vehicle. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135358 | SEED GROWING DEVICE - A seed mat for placement in a growing medium, such as soil. The seed mat includes a biodegradable mat having at least one opening positioned within an indentation, and a seed that is placed near the opening. The opening is sized smaller than the seed, and the seed is secured below the opening between a bottom biodegradable sheet that is adhered to the bottom surface of the mat. An adhesive is used to adhere the bottom sheet to the mat. The adhesive can optionally include a water-soluble fertilizer. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135359 | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT METERING SYSTEM AND METHOD - One embodiment describes an agricultural implement. The agricultural implement includes a plurality of ground engaging opener assemblies that each excavates a trench into soil and deposits a granular product into the trench as the agricultural implement is towed though a field; and a first tool meter coupled to the agricultural implement and pneumatically coupled to a first portion of the plurality of ground engaging opener assemblies. The first tool meter instructs a pneumatic distribution system to supply the granular product to the first tool meter based at least in part on a first amount of granular product stored in the first tool meter; and pneumatically distributes the granular product to the first portion of the plurality of ground engaging opener assemblies. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135360 | SELF-ALIGNING HEAD BRACKET SYSTEM AND METHOD - One embodiment describes a self-aligning head bracket for a seed planting implement. The self-aligning head bracket includes a securing element that secures the head bracket to a hollow support frame of the seed planting implement and to support a row unit; and a vacuum port fixedly coupled to the securing element. The vacuum port interfaces with an opening in the hollow support frame to establish at least a portion of a pneumatic path between an interior of the hollow support frame and the row unit and to facilitate alignment of the row unit on the hollow support frame. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135361 | SEED ENTRAINING SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for entraining seed into a plurality of seed supply lines. Some embodiments enable selective prevention of seeds from entering a subset of seed supply lines. Some embodiments enable improved flow of seed through an entrainer by angled surfaces provided on blocking members disposed to selectively block seed from entering seed supply lines. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135362 | DIRECT VACUUM SEED METERING SYSTEM AND METHOD - One embodiment describes a seed metering system that includes a first seed meter that controls seed deposition by a first row unit on a seed planting implement; a first direct vacuum source fluidly coupled to the first seed meter, in which the first direct vacuum source supplies vacuum pressure only to the first seed meter to enable the first seed meter to control seed deposition by the first row unit; a second seed meter that controls seed deposition by a second row unit on the seed planting implement; a second direct vacuum source fluidly coupled to the second seed meter, wherein the second direct vacuum source supplies vacuum pressure only to the second seed meter to enable the second seed meter to control seed deposition by the second row unit; and a control unit communicatively coupled to the first direct vacuum source and the second direct vacuum source, in which the control unit controls vacuum pressure supplied by the first direct vacuum source and the second direct vacuum source independently. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135363 | CROP INPUT VARIETY SELECTION SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS - Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for selecting an agricultural input. First and second seed meters selectively meter seed from first and second sources, respectively, into a common planting trench. In some embodiments the seed meters are selectively operated by electric motors controlled with reference to a seed type prescription. In some embodiments the first and second seed meters deposit seeds along a common plane. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135364 | FERTILIZER INJECTOR - The present disclosure provides a liquid delivery apparatus for a planter unit. The liquid delivery apparatus is used to deliver fertilizer during crop planting. The apparatus is configured to attach to a planting device. The liquid delivery apparatus includes a tube which receives a liquid from a reservoir and delivers that liquid to the ground. The liquid flows through a passage extending down the tube. On the end of the tube proximal to the ground, the tube includes an injector with an aperture extending down a center axis. The aperture has a diameter smaller than a diameter of the passage. The injector also includes a tool receiving aperture that is collinear with the axis. Together the injector and the tube are no larger in diameter than the fertilizer tube alone. In this configuration the delivery apparatus is sufficiently compact and strong to be placed close to the ground without interfering with disks or be permanently deformed by debris. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135365 | Method and Apparatus for Control of Base Cutter Height for Multiple Row Sugar Cane Harvesters - A multiple row sugar cane harvester having automatic and independent control of multiple base cutters utilized to severe sugar cane stalks in adjacent rows. Position sensors sense the height of the base cutters relative to the chassis of the sugar cane harvester and feed the signals to a controller for adjusting the height to a preselected level. The base cutters are individually driven by hydraulic motors through individual hydraulic circuits and the operating pressure is sensed and fed to the controller for determining whether a choke condition exists. A load sensor is incorporated between the linkage and the sugar cane harvester chassis for determining whether the base cutters have ground contact to elevate the base cutters. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135366 | Cutter Guard Assembly Cover of a Header for an Agricultural Farm Implement - A cutter guard assembly for a knife drive of an agricultural farm implement is provided. The cutter guard assembly includes a cutter bar assembly, a floor assembly and a knife assembly. The cutter bar assembly has a cutter bar. The floor assembly includes a floor extending from the cutter bar and a cover extending from the floor. The knife assembly is covered by and situated below the floor assembly. In operation the cover drapes over a rigid frame of a header shielding the knife assembly from debris. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135367 | System for Cooling the Inside of the Filament Enclosure on a Vegetation Trimmer - A vegetation trimmer with a filament enclosure has cutting filament stored inside the filament enclosure. The free end of the cutting filament extends through a portal in the filament enclosure into the cutting plane. The filament enclosure is rotated at a high rate to allow the cutting filament to cut vegetation. Additional portals in the filament enclosure provide air circulation to the cutting filament stored inside the filament enclosure to prevent heating of the cutting filament during use. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135368 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING UNLOAD OF A MOBILE FARM IMPLEMENT - A method of unloading mobile farm implements is presented. Unloading the mobile farm implement is accomplished by transmitting commands to unfold an auger arm and to open a container door and by monitoring weight measurements from the implement. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135369 | HAYMAKING DEVICE - A haymaking device for displacing mown crop includes a frame having a main beam which extends in a longitudinal direction and defines a longitudinal centre line, and at least a first side arm located on one side of the main beam, wherein the side arm carries at least one crop processing tool, preferably rotatably driven about a rotor centre line. The crop processing tool can be a crop displacing tool, such as a rake. The crop processing tool is mounted on a first pivot arm which, in the region of a first pivot arm connection, is pivotably connected, about a substantially horizontal centre line, to the first side arm for movement between an operative position and a transport position. In the operative position, the first pivot arm connection is located at a larger distance from the main beam than the rotor centre line of the first crop processing tool. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135370 | HARVESTER CHAFF PAN ASSEMBLY WITH MOVEABLE DEFLECTOR COMPONENTS - An agricultural harvester includes a grain processing section having a chaff pan with a discharge end adjacent aft steerable wheels for the combine. The main chaff pan has a deflector positioned across its discharge end. The deflector has articulated end sections that are displaceable between a first position where they are fully deployed to direct chaff towards the discharge end and a second position where they deflect to clear the steerable wheels adjacent their steering limits. Either a lost motion mechanism or direct abutment device is connected to the end sections so that they are actuated only adjacent the steering limits of the wheels. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135371 | AUGER FOR TRANSVERSE CROP MATERIAL MOVEMENT - An agricultural harvester includes: a chassis; a cleaning system carried by the chassis; a crop material elevator supplied with crop material that has passed through the cleaning system; and an auger supplying the crop material from the cleaning system to the crop material elevator. The auger includes: an auger axle configured to rotate and defining an auger axis of rotation; a first flighting having a first helical direction and configured to be rotated by the auger axle; a second flighting having a second helical direction opposite to the first helical direction, the second flighting configured to be rotated so as to direct crop material conveyed by the first flighting back toward the first flighting; and a thrower connected to the first flighting and the second flighting and configured to convey crop material transversely relative to the auger axis of rotation. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135372 | Combine Harvester with Multi-Stage Grain Preparation - A combine harvester is provided with a threshing system, a preparation arrangement and cleaning arrangement. The preparation arrangement comprises multiple preparation stages, each of said stages being configured to transport said mixture over a given distance between a front edge and a rear edge of the stage, with an air gap being present between each pair of consecutive stages. The preparation arrangement further comprises a blower, separate from the main blower, said blower configured to direct air towards at least one of said air gaps, to thereby blow at least a portion of said mixture towards the rear of the combine harvester. The preparation arrangement comprises a plate provided with fins mounted transversally with respect to the longitudinal direction of the harvester, each fin representing one of said preparation stages, the plate further comprising one or more openings between at least one pair of consecutive fins. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135373 | COVER PLATE FOR A PROCESSING CHAMBER - An arrangement includes a processing chamber, at least one cover plate for the processing chamber, and a holding assembly. The holding assembly is arranged to hold the cover plate at an outer surface of the processing chamber. A method for operating such an arrangement is disclosed. The holding arrangement guides the cover plate with respect to the processing chamber from a covering position into an access-enabling position and back from the access-enabling position into the covering position. The cover plate in the covering position covers a part of the outer surface of the processing chamber. The distance between the cover plate in the access-enabling position and the processing chamber occurs. The cover plate is moved from the covering position into the access-enabling position along a curved opening trajectory. This opening trajectory is horizontal or is sloping with respect to the ground. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135374 | DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR POWERING THE PLUNGER OF AN AGRICULTURAL BALER - An agricultural baler including a base unit, a plurality of ground engaging devices and a transmission. The plurality of ground engaging devices support the base unit. The transmission is mounted on the base unit. The transmission includes an input shaft and an other shaft. The other shaft is separate from the input shaft. The other shaft is drivingly coupled to the input shaft. The other shaft is connected to a flywheel and/or a hydraulic pump. The other shaft is configured to operate at a different speed than the speed at which the input shaft operates. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135375 | Bale Eject Linkage and Methods of Use - The present invention relates to a baler ejection system that may be used with an agricultural harvester, such as a round baler, waste baler, combine, or cotton harvester. More particularly, the bale ejection system uses the motion of a pair of parallel arms that extend transversely from the sidewalls of a bale chamber a set of distinct pivot points. When activated by the operator of the bale ejection system, the a pairs of parallel arms raise simultaneously to expose an outlet through which the bale may be ejected. A formed bale may become ejected by one or more conveyer belts that exert a rearward force on the bale within the bale chamber. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135376 | BALER - A roller for a variable chamber round baler includes an axle configured to be mounted to a mounting element of the baler, a rotary bearing mounted on the axle, and a roller casing supported by the bearing for rotation around the axle. The roller includes a first seal plate adjacent an end of the roller casing mounted in a fixed position relative to the axle and extending radially outwards towards the roller casing, and a second seal plate located between the first seal plate and the bearing mounted for rotation with the roller casing and extending radially inwards towards the axle and located axially inwards from the first seal plate to provide a space between the first and second seal plates. The first seal plate includes an opening in a lower portion through which waste crop material can escape outwards from the space between the first and second seal plates. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135377 | Chopper and Spreader for an Agricultural Harvester - An agricultural harvester includes a chassis, with a separating system and a residue handling system each carried by the chassis. The separating system receives a flow of crop material producing a chaff flow and a residue flow. The residue handling system receives the chaff flow and the residue flow from the separating system, and the residue handling system includes a residue chopper operationally positioned immediately above a residue spreader. The residue spreader is oriented to receive the chaff flow and the residue flow chopped by the residue chopper. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135378 | DEMOUNTABLE SILO - The present invention is directed generally to a demountable silo ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160135379 | DICOTYLEDON TRANSGENIC METHOD FOR INVADING GROWING POINTS OF SEED SPROUTS OR SEEDLING STEMS MINIMALLY AND FULLY - The present invention is a method of shoot apical meristem transformation for dicot plant via sufficient and micro wounding (SMW). The technical process includes: germinate the seeds in Petri dish or in the nutrient matrix which can be transplanted with the seedling; expose the shoot apical meristem by removing one cotyledon away; make sufficient and micro wounding transformation treatment in vivo to the apical meristem by stabbing and brushing for 2-3 times using the SMW brush having 100-5000 bristles which is 4-20 μm in diameter for each one and 0.5-3 mm in exposed length, and dipped with the | 2016-05-19 |
20160135380 | Systems and Methods for Cultivating and Distributing Aquatic Organisms - System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135381 | VEGETATED ROOF SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES AND METHODS - The disclosed subject matter broadly involves vegetated systems, apparatuses, and methods or portions thereof having structures and configurations to intentionally hold captured water gravitationally within and above a portion of a vegetated surface thereof. The vegetated system can be configured to periodically desiccate, dry or dry out, substantially completely or partially. Further, the vegetated system can be configured to allow the water to escape via evaporation, evapotranspiration, and transpiration. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135382 | HOLDER AND METHOD FOR THE COMMERICIAL GROWING, STORAGE, TRANSPORTATION AND/OR SALE OF MUSHROOMS - The invention comprises a holder containing mushrooms for the commerical growing, storage, transportation and/or sale of mushrooms, comprising: a base part ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160135383 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR ARTIFICIAL PLANT AND ARTIFICIAL PLANT - Disclosed is a method for manufacturing an artificial plant, comprising: manufacturing a three-dimensional fixation frame, and burying a part of the three-dimensional fixation frame into the ground; providing a plurality of temporary annular growing zones, in a bottom-up manner, on an outer peripheral surface of a part of the three-dimensional fixation frame which is out of ground; grafting saplings in a preset shape, to form a grafted sapling unit; planting a plurality of the grafted sapling units in each of the plurality of temporary annular growing zones, and fixing the grafted sapling units onto the three-dimensional fixation frame; forming a re-grafted sapling unit by grafting the grafted sapling units of the adjacent temporary annular growing zones; and forming an artificial plant when the re-grafted sapling units mature after a preset period of time. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135384 | SPROUTED SEED GRAIN GROWING AND HARVESTING APPARATUS - An apparatus for growing and harvesting a tangled mass composed of sprouted seed grain, including a plurality of overlying movable (relative to the frame), substantially planar surfaces having a length, each surface movable (relative to the frame) between a first position and a second position, each surface configured to receive a layer of seed grain that is permitted to grow for a predetermined period of time on each surface in the first position, the layer of seed grain becoming a continuous tangled mass of sprouted seed grain. After the predetermined period of time, a surface of the plurality of surfaces is moved to the second position, such that the mass associated with the moved surface is at least substantially removable from the moved surface due to gravity. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135385 | SCREEN OF GREEN KIT - A screen of green has a base, a supporting seat, at least one supporting pillar, and a platform. The at least one supporting pillar is erectly mounted on the base. The supporting seat is movably mounted on the at least one supporting pillar and is above the base. The platform has multiple grids and is mounted on the supporting seat. The screen of green kit is utilized to grow a vine and to support the fruit of the vine. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135386 | PLANT GROWTH SUPPORT POT - A plant growth support pot having a support structure to enhance growth in a desired line, said support pot comprising of a pot, wherein said pot has a pot-height, a pot-collar, a pot-bottom, a pot-side-wall and a pot-top; an insert, wherein said insert has an insert-height, an insert-collar, an insert-bottom, an insert-side-wall and an insert-top, wherein said insert-height being shorter than said pot-height; said insert being inserted into the pot, wherein said insert-collar coincides with said pot-collar; a plurality of pillar members each having a distal, a medial and a proximal end; said pot-bottom comprising of a plurality of receiving holes to receive said distal end of said pillar members; and said insert-bottom comprising of a plurality of insert-aperture to receive said medial section of said pillar members. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135387 | TREE PROTECTION DEVICE AND METHOD - An apparatus and method for protecting trees from undesired contact or access. One exemplary embodiment describes a tree trunk protection device. The tree trunk protection device can have a flexible cord having a first end and a second end; a substantially inflexible cord having a first end and a second end; and a plurality of legs each having a top end and a bottom end. The plurality of legs may be coupled to a flexible cord having at a first end and forming a circle having a first diameter. Additionally, the plurality of legs can be coupled at a second end to a substantially inflexible cord forming a circle having a second diameter that is larger than the circle with the first diameter at the top of the plurality of legs, and the plurality of legs can have a plurality of spacers disposed between each of the plurality of legs. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135388 | Various Improvements to Stump Cutting Tool Discs and Elements Thereof - The present invention relates to grinding tools and, more particularly, to outdoor grinding tools, and also more particularly to rotating disc assemblies (including a disc, bit subassembly, and cutting bit shield/guard assembly). The rotating disc assembly can be used for grinding tree stumps, among other things. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135389 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IRRIGATION CONTROL - A wireless system is provided for monitoring environmental, soil, or climate conditions and/or controlling irrigation or climate control systems at an agricultural or landscape site. In some embodiments, the wireless system includes at least one wireless nodes for monitoring environmental, soil, or climate conditions and/or for controlling one or more irrigation or climate control systems at the site. The wireless system also includes a server computer system located remotely from the site. The server computer system is coupled to the node/s over a communications network for receiving data from and controlling operation of the node/s. The server computer system is also coupled to a device operated by an end-user over a communications network for transmitting the data to and receiving remote control commands or queries from the end-user. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135390 | MODULAR AND EXPANDABLE IRRIGATION CONTROLLER - Described herein are several embodiments relating to modular irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers are modular in that various functional components of the irrigation controller are implemented in removable modules that when inserted into position within the controller, expand the capabilities of the controller. Also described are various different types of expansion modules that may be coupled to the modular controller, having as variety of functions and features, as well as related methods of use and configuration of these modules in the controller. In one implementation, an expansion module is provided that includes a microcontroller capable of sending and receiving data communications to and from a main microcontroller of the controller that executed irrigation programs, the data communications relating to an irrigation program. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135391 | PLANT WATER RESERVOIR - A plant watering reservoir has a container having a container sidewall. Sidewall openings are formed on the container sidewall. The sidewall openings are large enough to allow passage of water. A cavity section is formed within the container. The cavity section includes an air cavity having air and superabsorbent polymer hydrogel loaded into the cavity section. A solid vertical column is formed between columns of vertical sidewall openings. A solid horizontal column is formed between rows of horizontal sidewall opening. The superabsorbent polymer hydrogel is loaded to a loading amount of less than full volume when the superabsorbent polymer hydrogel fully engorged. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135392 | PLANT CONTAINER FOR USE WITH MULTIPLE POTTED-PLANT SELF-WATERING SYSTEM - A multiple plant container self-watering system comprising a frame supporting multiple grow pots, the multiple grow pots comprising at least a primary grow pot and a secondary grow pot; a primary container at a first elevation on said frame wherein said primary grow pot rests on a primary wick of the primary reservoir pot, and a plurality of secondary containers, each of the plurality of secondary containers being at a different elevation and comprising a secondary grow pot resting on a secondary wick of the secondary reservoir pot; whereby the primary container and the plurality of secondary containers are fluidly connected by means of the tubing and configured to allow for substantially similar dry-down time. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135393 | BAG-SHAPED VERTICAL-HANGING UNIT FOR PLANT HYDROPONICS CROPS AND A PANEL FOR BAG-SHAPED VERTICAL-HANGING UNITS FOR HYDROPONIC CROPS - This invention relates to a modular configuration unit vertical shaped pendant bags of geotextile felt for hydroponic cultivation of plants | 2016-05-19 |
20160135394 | HYDROPONIC SYSTEM FOR GROWING PLANTS - A hydroponics plant growing system comprises a bamboo tower having a grow chamber and a water chamber formed therein. A plurality of grow cups are attached to side of the tower adjacent the grow chamber. Cutouts in a sidewall of the tower form passageways between the grow cups and grow chamber. A low voltage electric pump is disposed in the water chamber to pump water to the top of the grow chamber. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135395 | MODULAR HYDROPONIC GROWING SYSTEM - A hydroponic system has multiple interconnecting components, including a reservoir, a manifold that fills and drains the hydroponic system, a trunk that extends from the manifold, one or more branches that extend from the trunk, end caps that close the ends of the trunk and the branches, and optionally, extension sections for both the trunk and the branches. The trunk and the branches are constructed from a plurality of tubular sections that interconnect with one another using a levered locking system. An air line is integrated into an interior wall of the manifold and the trunk, and extends from the manifold through the trunk. The system is constructed of pre-assembled components, making it easy for a user to accommodate any size space. The modularity and interconnectivity of the system allows a user to easily and quickly perform maintenance and repairs without the use of tools. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135396 | INTERLOCKING RAFT FOR DEEPWATER CULTURE HYDROPONICS - Embodiments of a hydroponic growing system include raft segments that can be reversibly attached together to form a raft. Rafts can have one or more plant holes to support a plant body, and one or more thermal chimneys to provide for gas transport from underneath the raft to the upper surface, to control temperature and humidity of the plant. Additional embodiments include wireless sensors that may or may not be part of a raft, and a growing environment control system that can receive data from one or more sensors of environmental conditions of a plant and in other embodiments, can detect discrepancies between the actual environmental conditions and desired conditions. In still further embodiments, a growing environment control system can automatically adjust an actuator to return an environmental condition to a desired state. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135397 | Systems and Methods for Cultivating and Distributing Aquatic Organisms - System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135398 | VERTICAL GROWING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A vertical growing system is provided which utilizes a plurality of plant receptors positioned on a container. The container has a plurality of holes drilled therein. Each of the plant receptors has a hollow pocket formed with a plate. The plate has an opening on the rear side thereof for positioning over the hole drilled in the container. The plate has flanges extending outwardly from the pocket that can form to the shape of the exterior of the container. A plant portal in the hollow pocket allows the plant to grow outwardly of the plant receptor apparatus. A method of vertical growing is also disclosed. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135399 | PEPPER HYBRID SV4919HG - The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV4919HG and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV4919HG 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. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135400 | INBRED TOMATO LINE FDR-9Q10177 - The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid SV2794TD and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SV2794TD 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. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135401 | SWEET CORN HYBRID SV9014SB AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of sweet corn hybrid SV9014SB and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of sweet corn hybrid SV9014SB and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another sweet corn 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 parts of such plants. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135402 | SWEET CORN HYBRID SV1446SD AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of sweet corn hybrid SV1446SD and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of sweet corn hybrid SV1446SD and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another sweet corn 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 parts of such plants. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135403 | VARIETY CORN LINE GAA2020 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated GAA2020, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line GAA2020 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line GAA2020, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line GAA2020, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135404 | VARIETY CORN LINE GID2112 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated GID2112, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line GID2112 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line GID2112, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line GID2112, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135405 | VARIETY CORN LINE IAX3405 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IAX3405, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IAX3405 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IAX3405, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IAX3405, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135406 | VARIETY CORN LINE ID3636 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ID3636, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ID3636 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ID3636, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ID3636, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135407 | VARIETY CORN LINE HID3753 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated HID3753, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line HID3753 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line HID3753, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line HID3753, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135408 | VARIETY CORN LINE FA7656 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated FA7656, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line FA7656 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line FA7656, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line FA7656, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135409 | VARIETY CORN LINE IAX4438 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IAX4438, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IAX4438 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IAX4438, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IAX4438, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135410 | VARIETY CORN LINE KCI7538 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated KCI7538, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line KCI7538 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line KCI7538, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line KCI7538, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135411 | VARIETY CORN LINE HBA2631 - The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated HBA2631, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line HBA2631 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line HBA2631, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line HBA2631, and plants produced according to these methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135412 | SOYBEAN VARIETY XR27AK14RX - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XR27AK14RX. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XR27AK14RX. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XR27AK14RX and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XR27AK14RX with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135413 | SOYBEAN VARIETY XR30AR14RX - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XR30AR14RX. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XR30AR14RX. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XR30AR14RX and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XR30AR14RX with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135414 | SOYBEAN VARIETY XR30AT14RX - The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XR30AT14RX. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XR30AT14RX. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XR30AT14RX and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XR30AT14RX with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135415 | SORGHUM HYBRIDS WITH DELAYED FLOWERING TIMES - Methods and compositions for the production of | 2016-05-19 |
20160135416 | SPINACH HYBRID SV3590VA AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of spinach hybrid SV3590VA and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of spinach hybrid SV3590VA and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a spinach plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another spinach 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 leaf and gametes of such plants. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135417 | SPINACH HYBRID SV5777VA AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of spinach hybrid SV5777VA and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of spinach hybrid SV5777VA and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a spinach plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another spinach 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 leaf and gametes of such plants. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135418 | SPINACH HYBRID SV4888VA AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of spinach hybrid SV4888VA and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of spinach hybrid SV4888VA and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a spinach plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another spinach 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 leaf and gametes of such plants. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135419 | MILKING SYSTEM SHUT-OFF AND SENSORS - A method comprises receiving a flow of milk at an inlet of a manifold. The inlet comprises a first end coupled to a hose that receives a flow of milk from a teat cup and a second end terminating in a chamber of the manifold. The manifold comprises one or more other inlets and a plurality of outlets. The plurality of outlets includes one or more milk collector outlets and one or more drain outlets. The method proceeds by causing the flow of milk to be directed to a corresponding milk collector outlet by causing a shut-off valve corresponding to the inlet to open, and by causing a drain valve corresponding to the inlet to close. The method concludes by causing the flow of milk to be directed to a corresponding drain outlet by causing the drain valve corresponding to the inlet to open. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135420 | ANIMAL LITTER BOX - Provided is a litter box for animals that is hygienic and easy to clean. A litter box for animals is provided with a lower container, the upper part of which is open and which has a lower bottom surface part and a lower side wall part standing up from the peripheral edge of the lower bottom surface part, and an upper container, the upper part of which is open and which is disposed above the lower container. The upper container is provided with a upper bottom surface part in which a plurality of through holes is formed, an upper wall part standing up from the peripheral edge of the upper bottom surface part, and an extending wall part that extends downward from the outer surface of the upper wall part. The lower end part of the extending wall part is disposed lower than the upper bottom surface part. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135421 | ABSORBENT CLUMPING ANIMAL LITTER COMPOSITIONS - Various embodiments disclosed relate to absorbent clumping animal litter compositions, and to methods of using and making the same. In some embodiments, the present invention provides an absorbent clumping animal litter composition including an absorbent component and a pumice component. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135422 | SYSTEM FOR INCREASING CLEANLINESS OF A SLEEPING AREA OF A DOMESTICATED ANIMAL - A system for increasing the cleanliness of a sleeping area of a domesticated animal is disclosed. The system includes an inflatable mattress having a top opposing a bottom and a four sides. The top and sides of the mattress comprise non-permeable material configured for easy removal of dirt and other contaminants. A removable cover for covering the top and a portion of the four sides is removably coupled to the mattress by a plurality of fasteners. The removable cover comprises material that is washable. A plurality of downward facing suctions cups are affixed to the bottom of the inflatable mattress. The suction cups affixed to the bottom of the inflatable mattress are configured for preventing movement of the mattress when the suction cups engage an external surface. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135423 | REINFORCED FEEDER FOR LIVESTOCK - A livestock feeder with improved corrosion resistance and collapse resistance is described. The feeder comprises a polymeric cylinder with an open top and an interior surface. The interior surface defines a hollow interior where feedstuffs can be placed. One or more feeding portals extend through the cylinder to provide livestock access to feedstuffs. The feeding portals include a lower ledge against which livestock exerts a force while accessing feedstuffs in the feeder interior. A reinforcing annulus extends around the interior surface of the feeder proximate to and below the lower feeding portal ledge. The reinforcing annulus may be integrally formed with the polymeric cylinder or separately formed and attached to the polymeric cylinder. The feeder can withstand repeated feedings without collapse. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135424 | ARRANGEMENT FOR MILKING ANIMALS - A arrangement for milking animals includes a milking station, a transport conduit, a main milk tank storing milk from the milking station, a connection conduit extending from the transport conduit to the main milk tank, a cleaning liquid arrangement, and a valve arrangement. From the milking station a connection pipe leads to the transport conduit at a connection point. The cleaning liquid arrangement is connected to the transport conduit via the valve arrangement. The valve arrangement is positionable in at least a first position and a second position. In the first position the transport conduit forms a loop such that two flow paths from the connection point to the connection conduit are provided by the transport conduit, and in the second position the loop is interrupted such that one flow path only from the connection point to the connection conduit is provided by the transport conduit. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135425 | Suction teat arrangement for an automatic feeder - Suction teat arrangement for an automatic feeder for feeding livestock, in particular calves, with a suction teat holder, which has a suction teat receiver for receiving a suction teat, a fastening device for fastening the suction teat holder on a feed stand and a supply connection for connection with a supply line, a valve, with which a liquid supply from the supply line to the suction teat can be released and blocked, and a branch connection for connection with a branch line, characterized in that the valve and the branch connection are integrated into the suction teat holder. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135426 | A METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE LOCATABLE ON OR IN AN ANIMAL - An electronic monitoring device ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160135427 | FUNCTIONAL GARMENTS TO COLLECT LOOSE HAIR AND SKIN OF DOMESTIC PETS - A multi-layered animal garment is disclosed configured to aid shedding of fur from an animal. The garment includes a fur agitation layer comprising a plurality of fur agitation features to facilitate the shedding as the fur agitation layer moves relative to the fur and a mesh layer configured to retain fur pieces shed from the fur. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135428 | SHOWER STALL FOR ANIMALS - A system for washing, dipping, and drying animals includes a water and fume retaining stall, a hood for covering the stall, and an air circulating unit for supplying warm air and for exhausting fumes, including fumes associated with flea and tick formulas used in dipping processes. A double-walled shell coupled with a base unit housing mechanical utilities serves as the stall. Water supply and wastewater drainage systems are coupled for direct communication with a tub, sink or laundry connection, and an associated drain. Fluids can be recycled and discharged to the stall, for reuse, and can be mixed with various solutions, including dipping solutions. The stall, hood and air circulating unit can be modular, for versatility. Steps can be provided to facilitate ingress and egress by the animal. A stool can be provided for the user, and the stall can be elevated, to promote user comfort. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135429 | ANIMAL RELEASE TOOL - A battery operated animal release tool and associated method for initiating release of the clamped jaws of e.g. a dog, including:
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20160135430 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL ADAPTABLE PET LEASH - An exemplary embodiment of a leash generally includes an elastic core and at least one loop or eyelet having an opening that allow an extra clip to be attached near the handle. The clip may be used to selectively gather a portion of the leash in a loop to thereby shorten the effective length of the leash. The extra clip may be used to attach the leash to an object without detaching the leash from the pet's collar. Both ends of the leash may have hooks for releasable attachment to a pet collar and/or to a handle. The handle may also be attached to a loop in the middle of the leash for converting the leash into two shorter connected leashes for walking two pets. A single handle may further be attached to two leashes to allow four pets to be walked concurrently and tangle-free while using the single handle. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135431 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANIMAL DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYTICS - An inventive animal collar device is described herein that monitors location, physiological information and/or environmental information relating to an animal wearing the device. The collar may include multiple sensors and other electrical components embedded within the collar body that provide means for: tracking and monitoring an animal's activity and whereabouts, increasing visibility of the collar, and storing and retrieving animal, environment and system information. The collar may implement one or more wired or wireless communication devices so that the collar may transmit data to a connected computing device. The collar may also include one or more antennas to send and/or receive location information associated with the device. The collar may include a removable module that attaches to the collar via a module dock. The removable module may include any of the electronic components and may allow for the collar body to remain on the animal during information transfer and/or charging. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135432 | WASTE DISPOSAL DEVICE - A waste disposal device includes a waste container having a first compartment and a second compartment and a leash connected to the waste container at each of a first location of the waste container and a second location of the waste container, such that a portion of the leash between the first location and the second location define a first handle. The waste container may include an opening in a surface of the waste container that exposes a portion of the second compartment. The first compartment may further include a liner. The leash may further have a second handle at a location apart from the first handle. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135433 | A METHOD, A DEVICE AND A SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING A STATE OF AN ANIMAL | 2016-05-19 |
20160135434 | EGG INCUBATOR - An insulated egg incubator having a base pan with a bottom into which eggs are placed for incubation until hatching. Water channels are evenly disbursed in the bottom of the base pan for adding water and humidity to the incubator. A plastic molded screen is located in the base pan above the water channels to support the eggs. A top lid of a smaller dimension than the base pan is provided for completely nesting upside down into the base pan for shipping of the incubator. A window is in the top lid for viewing within the incubator. An insulated heater with a plastic fan assembly is mounted to the inside of the top lid. A digital control unit is mounted in the top lid with a rectifier connected to and controlling the on-off modes of the heater and the fan. A thermistor is provided inside the top lid and connected to the control unit placeable on the eggs for displaying the temperature within the incubator at the top of the eggs and inputting temperature readings to the control unit for operation of the heater. A humidity sensor is located inside the top lid and connected to the control unit for displaying the humidity within the incubator. A power cord with a plug is provided for connection and supply of electrical power to the control unit. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135435 | Nutrient Enriched Mineral Substrate for Propagating Marine Life - Many types of artificial reefs have been deployed in the world's oceans, bays and estuaries. These range from sinking ships to dispersing old building debris. In most approaches, the material placed in the marine environment lacks any nutrients needed for growth or concern regarding proper chemical conditions necessary to start and sustain life. In this discovery, concrete is made from both inorganic and organic components. The inorganic components are selected to include species that will be used to create a receptive surface to start and sustain life. Moreover, other conditions such as pH, chemical toxicity, nutrient levels and biodegradability are considered in the formulation. Additionally, there is an organic component that is part of the concentration mixture which provides trace nutrients and serves to weaken the structures so it will biodegrade over time. The biodegradable concrete slowly releases small quantities of resources (over months and years) providing a steady flux of essential nutrients. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135436 | METHOD FOR INDUCING ARTIFICIAL OVULATION AND SPAWNING OF FRESH-WATER EELS - According to an example, artificial ovulation and spawning of freshwater eels may be induced to promote artificial ovulation without employing intraperitoneal injection, by feeding a feminization-inducing material (e.g., 17β-estradiol) for inducing feminization during a predetermined period into a raising bath in which broodfish are raised and, when an ovulation induction period arrives, adding pituitary extracts of catadromous fish as an artificial ovulation-promoting substance to the bath. Raising water of the raising bath may be prepared by selectively setting fresh water, brackish water and seawater conditions, a feminization-inducing material for inducing complete feminization of broodfish of the freshwater eels is fed to the raising bath, including the raising water under a fresh water condition, and pre-treatment for feminization is performed. Subsequently, the raising water is set to a seawater condition and the ovulation-inducing substance is fed to the raising water, thereby inducing ovulation and spawning of the broodfish. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135437 | HUMANIZED MOUSE MODEL FOR STUDY OF BONA FIDE HEPATITIS VIRUS INFECTION AND USE THEREOF - This invention refers to a mouse for human hepatitis studies wherein the mouse has been injected with CD34+ stem cells and wherein the mouse is immunocompromised, as well as a method of manufacturing a mouse model comprising administering CD34+ stem cells as defined herein into an immunocompromised mouse as defined herein. The invention also refers to the use of a mouse as defined for testing the efficiency of putative anti-HBV or anti-HCV drugs or for characterizing changes in viral quasispecies during HBV or HCV infection. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135438 | ISOLATION OF NOVEL AAV'S AND USES THEREOF - The invention in some aspects relates to isolated nucleic acids, compositions, and kits useful for identifying adeno-associated viruses in cells. In some aspects, the invention provides kits and methods for producing somatic transgenic animal models using recombinant AAV (rAAV) to an animal having at least one transgene that expresses a small interfering nucleic acid or at least one binding site for a miRNA. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135439 | AUTOMATIC RETRACTABLE FLOAT - The invention relates to an automatic retractable float for use with a crab net including a body which floats in water and an automatic retraction and extension mechanism for automatically extending and retracting line from the body. In use the line is attached to the crab net, the crab net deployed and the body floats when in water towards the surface of the water. The automatic extension and retraction mechanism causes the line to be extended and retracted between the body on the surface of the water and the crab net, substantially keeping the line taut to help prevent tangling. The invention also relates to a method of use. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135440 | Accessory for a Treble Fishing Hook - An accessory for a treble fishing hook features an attachment body spanning about a longitudinal axis on which an opening extends into said attachment body. The attachment body has a plurality of slots spaced apart around said longitudinal axis, and each slot has a first leg extending axially into the attachment body from a first axial end of the attachment body toward an opposing second axial end thereof. Each slot is arranged to receive and engage an intermediate portion of a respective hook of the fishing hook into the slot via an open end of the first leg of the slot at the first axial end of the attachment body. The attachment hangs from the intermediate portions of the hooks to support a dressing on the treble hook while leaving the tips or points of the hooks unobscured for normal use during a fish bite. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135441 | FISHING POLE WITH LEVERAGE BAR - A fishing pole with leverage bar comprising a fishing pole, where the fishing pole includes a rod and a handle; a leverage bar attached to the handle, where the leverage bar is positioned parallel to the handle; a pair of fasteners to attach the leverage bar to the handle, where the pair of fasteners enable movement of the leverage bar from an extended position to a retracted position. The fishing pole with leverage bar provides a convenient armrest upon which a fisherman rests their arm while retrieving in a fish. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135442 | HOLDER FOR RIGGING ATTACHMENT FOR USE ON A FISHING ROD OR POLE - A holder attachment for rigging used in fishing. The holder includes an elongate unitary body made of an elastic material and has four laterally facing surfaces and two end surfaces. The two end surfaces each have an outwardly opening cavity therein that also opens outwardly at laterally opposite sides. One of the side surfaces has a pair of longitudinally extending and outwardly protruding ribs defining a slot therebetween that opens axially at the oppositely facing end surfaces. The ribs each have a longitudinally extending cavity to define together an elongate channel. The ribs are configured to be forcibly elastically spread apart to facilitate the reception of a fishing rod or pole therebetween and into the channel, a release of the force spreading the ribs apart enabling the elasticity of the material to return to its original shape to hold the rod in the channel. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135443 | INSECT BARRIER - An active barrier to termites and other insects includes a polymeric or paper substrate; and a copper-carbon matrix, wherein the copper-carbon matrix is incorporated into or is coated onto the polymeric or paper substrate. The resulting combination of the substrate and copper-carbon matrix allows for the creation of films, tapes, coated paper and fabric, or molded or formed parts that interfere with and block the passage or entry beyond the barrier of termites or other insects. Uses may be as diverse as but not limited to underlayment(s) for temporary, semi-permanent or permanent structures as well as films and barriers for walls, roofs of permanent, semi-permanent or temporary structures, or interior spaces, cabinets, or vehicles or protecting equipment, telecommunication gear, electronics or other assets that may be impacted, damaged or degraded by termite or other such insect infestation. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135444 | QUICK SETTING TRAP WITH ENHANCED SAFETY FEATURES - Devices according to the present disclosure include humane animal traps that include convenient setting elements and/or safety features. These traps comprise a body, an entrance to the body, a door, a bias mechanism configured to bias the door toward a position, a setting mechanism to hold the door open against its bias and a trigger mechanism configured to release the setting mechanism. The setting elements can comprise features allowing for one-handed setting, such as a handle connected to the door and a setting-base portion connected to the bias mechanism. The safety features can include a connecting mechanism connected to the door, which can be configured to temporarily connect the open door to a portion of the trap body, such that the door cannot swing in accordance with its bias during baiting of the trap. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135445 | Branched Spike Bird Deterrent - A bird deterrent has a base and at least one branched spike extending from the base. The branching can occur anywhere along the spike, and a single branch point can give rise to multiple branches. Spikes can have multiple branches. The various branches can be of any suitable length(s), and can be oriented in any suitable direction(s). | 2016-05-19 |
20160135446 | CELL STABILIZATION - The present invention relates to stabilization of cells at ambient temperatures. More particularly, the present invention relates to formulations, compositions, kits and methods that allow dehydration and rehydration of cells and dramatically increased recovery of functional cells after dry storage at room temperature. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135447 | Method and Apparatus for Collecting and Preserving Biological Specimens - The present invention relates to a method for collecting and preserving biological specimens, such as human and animal tissues, cell types and subcellular materials for biobanking cryopreservation, comprising the steps of i) placing said specimen in a cooling fluid pre-set at a first predetermined temperature of between −10° C. and −60° C. for snap freezing—i.e. rapidly freezing—the specimen, and ii) reducing the temperature of said cooling fluid to a second predetermined temperature suitable for preserving said specimen. The reduction of the temperature in step ii) is performed by a predetermined cooling profile. The invention is further directed to an apparatus ( | 2016-05-19 |
20160135448 | MULTI-MODAL BIOPSY STORAGE DEVICE AND METHODS - A biopsy sample storage device is configured to provide tissue samples that can be cut into at least two sections for different types of analysis. A first portion of the sample may be frozen for cryo-preservation, while a second portion of the same sample may be chemically preserved for histological analysis. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135449 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING BIOBASED CARRIERS FROM BYPRODUCTS OF BIOMASS PROCESSING - An apparatus for producing biobased carriers for dispersal of biological and chemical molecules includes a premixer having a first inlet, a first outlet, a cavity configured for receiving a wet coproduct and a binder through the first inlet, and a stirring apparatus within the cavity for premixing the wet coproduct and binder into a substantially homogeneous mixture; a high shear mixer having a housing, a drive apparatus and a high shear apparatus, the housing defining an opening, the drive apparatus being within the housing and for forcing the substantially homogeneous mixture from the premixer into the high shear apparatus, and the high shear apparatus including a rotor, a stator and a screen covering the opening and being for shear mixing the mixture including forcing the mixture through the screen and out of the housing in the form of nucleation enhanced particles; and an agglomerator having an interior chamber sized and configured to receive the nucleation enhanced particles from the high shear mixer and for transforming the nucleation enhanced particles into substantially spherical biomass pellets. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135450 | FUMIGANT COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - Fumigant compositions including hexafluoropropene or 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, and methods of preparing such compositions, are provided herein. The fumigant compositions may be suitable for use as soil fumigant compositions and structural fumigant compositions against a variety of undesirable species such as weeds, nematodes, pathogens, animals and insects. The fumigant compositions also have low toxicity and low Global Warming Potential. | 2016-05-19 |
20160135451 | INSECT ATTRACTANT FORMULATIONS AND INSECT CONTROL - An insect control formulation including methyl eugenol, cue lure and a biodegradable wax carrier is a surprisingly effective attractant for Oriental fruit flies ( | 2016-05-19 |