23rd week of 2018 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20180153083 | Water Shovel - The water shovel is a device which allows the user to soften hard soil before or upon breaking the surface of the soil and reduces the problem of airborne dust created by excavating. The water shovel comprises a handle which houses a containment chamber, and a liquid discharge mechanism disposed on the handle to regulate flow of liquid from the containment chamber to a discharge conduit. The liquid from the containment chamber is expelled through the discharge conduit disposed on a digging implement which contacts the soil when the shovel is used for digging. The first end of the handle is threaded, whereby it can be covered with a cap or connected to an external water supply source such as a hose which continuously fills the containment chamber. The water shovel may also be used for other applications such as snow and ice removal by substituting a de-icing solution in place of water. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153084 | AUTOMATIC TARGET RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - This invention relates to an apparatus for controlling weeds. The apparatus includes a tine formation adapted to remove or disrupt targeted weeds, and a tine support assembly adapted to support the tine for movement about a first control axis in a generally vertical direction between an engaged position wherein the tine formation in use contacts a ground surface for removal or disruption of targeted weeds and a disengaged position wherein the tine formation is substantially retracted from the ground surface. The tine support assembly is further adapted to support the tine for movement about a second control axis in a generally horizontal direction. The tine support assembly further includes a first actuation mechanism adapted to effect movement of the tine about the first control axis, and a second actuation mechanism adapted to effect movement of the tine about the second control axis. The apparatus also includes a sensing system for sensing aspects of an environment and generating data indicative thereof, and a classification system for identifying target weeds within the environment on the basis of the data from the sensing system. A control system is adapted to activate the first and second actuation mechanisms of the tine support assembly in accordance with a predetermined control logic thereby sequentially to position the tine for disruptive contact with the targeted weeds. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153085 | Ground Treatment Device - An apparatus for performing a ground treatment, such as aeration or dethatching, is provided. The apparatus includes a base frame component to which a pair of angled side frame components are pivotally mounted. Each angled side frame can include first and second ends that are oriented to form a central angle. A first end of an angled side frame can be pivotally attached to a wheel and/or the base frame component, while the second end can include a mechanism for mounting a ground treatment component. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153086 | WING POSITIONING APPARATUS - A farm implement supported by at least one wheeled support mounted on a pivot arm extending from a wing and at least one tracked support on a main carrier. The tracked support can be rotated about a primary rotational axis and the wheeled support being rotatable about a secondary rotational axis. The pivot arm can be rotated to position the wheeled support to elevate or lower the wing. The rotational of the pivot arm also changes the alignment of the secondary rotational axis of the winged support relative to the primary rotational axis of the tracked support to prevent berming when maneuvering the farm implement. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153087 | TILLAGE AND FERTILIZER KNIFE ATTACHMENT METHOD - A tillage implement has row units with shank assemblies including shanks. The shank assemblies may be pivotally engaged with the row units and biased toward engagement with the ground using a spring member. A tool assembly is connected to each shank assembly by way of planar members on each lateral side of the shank. Each shank has at least two mounting features, and each planar member has at least two matching mounting features. A pivot member may be engaged with one of the mounting features of the shank and with one of the matching mounting features of each planar member. At least one shear member may be engaged with at least one of the mounting features of the shank and with at least one of the matching mounting features of each planar member. The shear member may minimize damage to the tool assembly, while the planar members may minimize misalignment. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153088 | AUTOMATED LEVELING AND DEPTH CONTROL SYSTEM OF A WORK MACHINE AND METHOD THEREOF - An agricultural implement includes a transversely extending frame forming a first, a second, and a third frame section. A first actuator is coupled to the first frame section, a second actuator coupled to the second frame section, and a third actuator coupled to the third frame section. Sensors are coupled to each frame section to detect a height of the respective frame section relative to an underlying surface. A control unit is disposed in electrical communication with the sensors and operably controls the actuators to adjust the height of each frame section. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153089 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM OF AN IMPLEMENT FOR A WORK MACHINE AND METHOD THEREOF - An agricultural implement includes a transversely extending frame forming a first, a second, and a third frame section. A hydraulic control system controls a raising or lowering movement of each frame section. A first actuator and a second actuator are coupled to the first frame section, a third actuator is coupled to the second frame section, and a fourth actuator is coupled to the third frame section. A first control valve is fluidly coupled between a fluid source and the first and second actuators. A second control valve is fluidly coupled to the third actuator and a third control valve is fluidly coupled to the fourth actuator. A first flow path fluidly couples the first actuator, the second actuator, the third actuator, and the fourth actuator in series and a second flow path fluidly couples at least the third and fourth actuators in parallel with one another. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153090 | AGRICULTURAL TOOLBAR APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Systems, methods and apparatus for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar and for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153091 | ADJUSTABLE DAMPENING FOR PLANTER ROW UNIT - A row unit has a frame with an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion has a parallel linkage and the lower portion is coupled to plural gauge wheels. A first sensor is configured to provide an output signal and a controllable device is coupled to the upper portion and configured to provide an adjustable down force. A dampening device is coupled to the upper portion and configured to provide adjustable dampening of the row unit based on the output signal. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153092 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY DETERMINING CHARACTERISTIC FOR OPTIMUM MACHINE PERFORMANCE - A control system and method for automatically determining characteristic for optimum machine performance including a user interface console, a processor and a controller. Data for operation setting and optimization condition is fed into the control system through the user interface console. The processor processes the data by incrementing at least one variable parameter to generate an output data corresponding to each incremented variable parameter. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153093 | 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. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153094 | SEED DELIVERY APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A seed delivery apparatus and methods in which a seed conveyor delivers seed from a metering device to a trench in a controlled manner to maintain seed placement accuracy within the trench. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153095 | FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL METERING SYSTEM - A flow control assembly for an agricultural metering system includes a first gate control rod configured to couple to a first gate of a seed meter and a second gate control rod configured to couple to a second gate of the seed meter. The flow control assembly also includes a locking assembly configured to block translation of the first gate control rod at least while the second gate control rod is in a positioned that corresponds to an open position of the second gate and to block translation of the second gate control rod at least while the first gate control rod is in a position that corresponds to an open position of the first gate. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153096 | ROW UNIT FOR A SEEDING MACHINE WITH PNEUMATIC SEED LOADING - A row unit for a seeding machine includes a seed reservoir and a seed meter assembly having a metering member with a seed side facing the seed reservoir and a non-seed side opposite the seed side. The metering member is operable to selectively move seeds from the seed reservoir. A pump provides a pressure differential between the seed side and the non-seed side for adhering the seeds to the metering member. A conveyor has an inlet for receiving the seeds and an outlet configured to discharge the seeds from the seeding machine. The conveyor includes a belt movable from the inlet to the outlet. A pneumatic seed displacer includes a nozzle disposed adjacent the metering member for concentrating air. The nozzle is configured to eject the air towards the metering member for directing the seeds from the metering member to the conveyor. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153097 | KNIFE ATTACHMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR MOWER KNIVES DRIVEN IN AN OSCILLATING MANNER - A Knife attachment arrangement for oscillatingly driven mower knives, including a shaft ( | 2018-06-07 |
20180153098 | ROTARY SCISSORING MOWER - A disclosed example scissoring mower includes a cutting assembly driven by a gear system. The mower is moved by an operator or motor to cause rotation of wheels. The wheels are coupled to an axle that drives the gear system and thereby the cutting assembly. Accordingly, when the mower is pushed or driven forward, the gear system causes blades of the cutting assembly to move in opposite directions, creating a scissoring action that cuts grass and other vegetation. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153099 | SHOCK-ABSORPTION TYPE MOWER SAFETY BLADE UNIT HAVING PROTECTOR MOUNTED THEREON - The present invention relates to a shock-absorption type mower safety blade unit having a protector mounted thereon, the safety blade unit comprising: a housing fixed to a driving shaft of a driving part, provided at the end portion of an operating bar of a mower, so as to rotate together with the driving shaft; a plurality of cutter parts, which are provided at the housing, and project to the outside of the housing so as to cut weeds according to the rotation of the housing and retract to the inside of the housing so as to prevent breakage when colliding with obstacles; and an elastic part for providing elastic force to the cutter parts such that the cutter parts can return by projecting outwards when the cutter parts retract into the housing. The shock-absorption type mower safety blade unit having a protector mounted thereon, according to the present invention, prevents pebbles from being scattered or the cutter parts from being damaged because of the cutter parts retracting to the inside of the housing when colliding with the pebbles or a structure, since the cutter parts are provided to be retractable into the housing and the elastic part supports the cutter parts such that the cutter parts project outward from the housing, and improves mowing efficiency by hitting plants with greater force due to the elastic force provided from the elastic part, when colliding with large plants | 2018-06-07 |
20180153100 | Grain Management System and Combine - A grain management system includes a combine and a management server | 2018-06-07 |
20180153101 | Crop Machine with an Electronically Controlled Hydraulic Cylinder Flotation System - A header is supported by a pair of hydraulic float cylinders, where a float pressure to the cylinders is directly controlled by an electronic control supplying a variable control signal to a PPRR valve arrangement to maintain the float pressure at a predetermined value. At the set pressure a predetermined lifting force is provided to the header. A position sensor is used to generate an indication of movement and/or acceleration and/or velocity. The electronic control is arranged, in response to changes in the sensor signal, to temporarily change the control signal to vary the lifting force and thus change the dynamic response of the hydraulic float cylinder. A lift force greater than that required to lift the header can be provided by a lift cylinder and can be opposed in a controlled manner to apply a controlled downforce by the back of the same cylinder or by a separate component. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153102 | Crop Machine with an Electronically Controlled Hydraulic Cylinder Flotation System - A header is supported by a pair of hydraulic float cylinders, where a float pressure to the cylinders is directly controlled by an electronic control supplying a variable control signal to a PPRR valve arrangement to maintain the float pressure at a predetermined value. At the set pressure a predetermined lifting force is provided to the header. A position sensor is used to generate an indication of movement and/or acceleration and/or velocity. The electronic control is arranged, in response to changes in the sensor signal, to temporarily change the control signal to vary the lifting force and thus change the dynamic response of the hydraulic float cylinder. A lift force greater than that required to lift the header can be provided by a lift cylinder and can be opposed in a controlled manner to apply a controlled downforce by the back of the same cylinder or by a separate component. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153103 | MACHINE FOR AUTOMATICALLY HARVESTING FRUITS CULTIVATED IN ROWS | 2018-06-07 |
20180153104 | Adjustable Top Cover Vanes for Controlling Crop Flow in a Rotary Thresher - Disclosed is a harvesting combine rotor cage top cover assembly that includes an overhead roof formed from a substantially horizontal flat section and downwardly angled side sections. A series of substantially parallel vanes are located beneath the overhead roof. Each vane is formed from a substantially flat top section located against the roof horizontal flat section and downwardly laterally extending legs being angled on their sides and having an arcuate bottom. The sides of the vanes are rotatable about a central pivot for promoting or retarding the flow of material in the rotor cage. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153105 | PLANT CULTIVATION METHOD - A method for producing a plant seedling is provided, which is based on microwave radiation in order to efficiently facilitate the plant growth. In the method, microwave radiation is started at any timing during a period ranging from appearance of a first true leaf to a timing provided before appearance of a second true leaf in a growth process of a plant. The radiation time of the microwave may he within 1 hour, and the output of the microwave may be 2 to 25 W per 1 to 20 seedling or seedlings. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153106 | Method for Producing Food-Safe Sprouted Seed Products - Disclosed is a method for producing a food-safe dried sprouted seed product, which is especially useful for producing dried sprouted grain and oil seed products. The method results in the reduction or elimination of pathogenic microorganisms in the sprouted seed product and/or powdered seed products produced therefrom. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153107 | PLANT CONTAINER - A plant container with one or more sides including a mesh for air pruning | 2018-06-07 |
20180153108 | Plant Transportation Assembly - A plant transportation assembly for inhibiting a plant from being damaged when the plant is transported includes a support that may be positioned in a plant pot thereby facilitating the support to extend upwardly from the plant pot. A plurality of restraints is provided and each of the restraints is removably coupled to the support. Each of the restraints is removably attached to a plant in the plant pot thereby facilitating the support to retain the plant in an upright orientation in the plant pot when the plant pot is being transported. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153109 | FOLIAGE BLOCKING AGENT FOR PRECISE REGULATION OF EXPRESSION OF CADMIUM ABSORPTION AND TRANSPORTATION-RELATED GENE IN RICE AND APPLICATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to the field of environmental protection, and in particular to a leaf surface barrier for ac- curately controlling cadmium absorption and transport related gene expression in rice, and an application thereof. The present inven- tion comprises: reducing a raw material, i.e., selenious acid or selenite, by using ascorbic acid to generate a nanogel, and then emul- sifying the managed for peptization to obtain a leaf surface barrier for accurately controlling cadmium absorption and transport re- lated gene expression in rice; and then mixing the leaf surface barrier with a silica sol to obtain a composite selenium and silica sol leaf surface barrier. The present invention also provides a leaf surface barricading method for accurately controlling cadmium ab- sorption and transport related gene expression in rice. By applying the leaf surface barrier, the silica sol or the composite selenium and silica sol leaf surface barrier having a particular atomization degree and a particular contration by means of foliar spray dur- ing a particular growth period of rice and within a particular time, the cadmium accumulation in rice can be effectively reduced. Ap- plying the present invention to a moderately or lightly polluted field can enable cadmium content in rice to satisfy the food hygiene standards, and therefore is significant for achieving the safe use of the large area of field polluted by heavy metal cadmium in China. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153110 | Maple Tap With Sleeve - Disclosed is a device for maple sap harvesting, which includes an assembly of a tubular sleeve which is removably mounted inside a tubular section of a tap. The tubular sleeve may be molded from a food-grade, anti-bacterial material. The tubular sleeve is inserted into the tap before the tap is driven into a maple tree. When the tap is removed from the tree at the conclusion of the sap harvest period, the sleeve may be discarded. The next season, a new sleeve is placed in the tap, with the new sleeve containing no residual bacterial contamination from the previous season of use. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153111 | NOVEL PRESSURELESS IRRIGATION DEVICE - The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of farm irrigation, and particularly relates to a novel pressureless irrigation device. The novel pressureless irrigation device of the present disclosure uniformly conveys irrigation water to crop plant root systems on the basis of a “connector” principle; and the size of a flow cross-section necessarily satisfies the extremely-low flowing speed requirement of “lossless conveyance” for the “connector” in a static pressure dominant operating state, thereby eliminating a problem of irrigator blockage which accompanies energy dissipation. Water enters the atmosphere via transpiration of crop plants, and a water supply water level control pool at a head portion is triggered to replenish the water. The water consumption and water replenishment are adaptive, and human intervention and additional energy are not required, thereby realizing low-cost and “fool-proof” automatic irrigation and true sense of uniform irrigation. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153112 | ASSEMBLY WELL IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WATER CONSERVATION - An assembly well irrigation system for environmentally friendly water conservation includes: at least one well, having a ventilation tube inserted into the top of the well, an absorbent element covered onto the bottom and outer wall of the ventilation tube and filled up in an opening between the top of the well and the ventilation tube, and a float contained in the ventilation tube; and at least one water supply bottle, having a cover installed to the opening of the water supply bottle, and the cover having a fixed tube passing to the cover and a penetrating hole formed on the cover, and the penetrating hole having a movable tube capable of moving up and down for adjustment, and the water supply bottle being inverted, such that the cover is installed to the well, and the fixed tube, the movable tube and the ventilation tube are situated in the well. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153113 | Rapid Transplanting System - A seedling transplanting system is provided that utilizes a seedling feeder that is configured to fit between a tray of seedlings contained within a series of chain pots and a hydroponic trough. The feeder includes a ramp and a chute that direct the seedlings from the tray into the trough. A pair of guide surfaces, which form ramp sidewalls, help the seedlings to self-right as they are drawn into the hydroponic trough. A restraining jig aids in establishing and maintaining the relative positions of the seedling tray, feeder and trough during the transplanting process. A pulling tool simplifies the transplanting process by providing means for pulling a pair of media strips along with the captured chain pots into the hydroponic trough. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153114 | Modular aeroponic system and related methods - Disclosed is a modular aeroponic system that accommodates different support-mediums and misting or spray configurations. In one embodiment, the disclosed system comprises: a root chamber with plumbing that is coupled to a nutrient distribution system; a first interchangeable-lid for the root chamber that functions as a first type of support medium; a second interchangeable-lid defined a surface by a plurality of net pot receptacles for retaining a plurality of net pot support mediums; a first spray-nozzle manifold that may be removably coupled to the plumbing of the root chamber and featuring spray nozzles in a first configuration; a second spray-nozzle manifold that may be removably coupled to plumbing of the root chamber and featuring spray nozzles in a second configuration; wherein the first and second lid may be interchangeably applied to the root chamber; and wherein the first and second manifold may be interchangeably coupled to the root chamber's plumbing. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153115 | Appratus for crop/plant/life-form cultivation - This invention relates to an apparatus for crop/plant/life-form cultivation that takes individual plant/life-form into consideration to cater to individual requirements of every plant/life-form by having automatic functions for scanning and offering nutrition/remedies with the help of sensors communicating wirelessly to controller, mobile phone and remote server. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153116 | Vertical Assembly for Growing Plants - A device for growing plants is provided. The device has a panel assembly on which a one or a plurality of nutrient flow channels is supported to provide nutrient flow passages from an inlet at an upper region to an outlet at a lower region of the support panel. A plurality of grow pockets is supported on an opposite side face of the support panel, the grow pockets in alignment with the nutrient flow channels. Each grow pocket has a plant access opening. A fluid aperture in the support panel is disposed at a lower region of each grow pocket for fluid communication between an interior of the grow pocket and the aligned nutrient flow passage. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153117 | ANTI-ALGAE SALINE AQUACULTURE SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of irrigating a saline aquaculture system to control pests is described herein. The method includes acquiring a second set of environmental condition data on a computing device using a sensor coupled to a platform, such that the platform is configured to grow a salt-tolerant plant therein; comparing the second set of environmental condition data to a first set of environmental condition data acquired at a previous time point; determining whether freshwater accumulation has increased or will increase at a future time point on a surface of the platform; when it is determined that the freshwater accumulation on the surface of the platform has increased or will increase relative to the previous time point, activating a saltwater distribution device coupled to the platform; and reducing an accumulation of one or more of: insects, caterpillars, fungi, and bacteria on the surface of the platform. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153118 | Broccoli Type Adapted for Ease of Harvest - A broccoli plant characterized in having an exerted head having a crown higher than the leaf canopy and a harvestable head of at least about 200 grams when planted at a density of 40,000 plants per hectare, where the harvestable head comprises the top 25 centimeters of said stalk. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153119 | SOYBEAN VARIETY SM14328903 - Disclosed is the seed of a novel soybean variety, designated SM14328903, a sample of which is deposited under ATCC Accession No. ______. Also disclosed are plants, or parts thereof, grown from the seed of the variety, plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of the SM14328903 variety, and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in a soybean breeding program. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153120 | SOYBEAN VARIETY SM14307266 - Disclosed is the seed of a novel soybean variety, designated SM14307266, a sample of which is deposited under ATCC Accession No. ______. Also disclosed are plants, or parts thereof, grown from the seed of the variety, plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of the SM14307266 variety, and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in a soybean breeding program. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153121 | SOYBEAN VARIETY MN11277371 - Disclosed is the seed of a novel soybean variety, designated MN11277371, a sample of which is deposited under ATCC Accession No. ______. Also disclosed are plants, or parts thereof, grown from the seed of the variety, plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of the MN11277371 variety, and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in a soybean breeding program. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153122 | SOYBEAN VARIETY MN11278981 - Disclosed is the seed of a novel soybean variety, designated MN11278981, a sample of which is deposited under ATCC Accession No. ______. Also disclosed are plants, or parts thereof, grown from the seed of the variety, plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of the MN11278981 variety, and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in a soybean breeding program. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153123 | SOYBEAN VARIETY SM14299337 - Disclosed is the seed of a novel soybean variety, designated SM14299337, a sample of which is deposited under ATCC Accession No. Also disclosed are plants, or parts thereof, grown from the seed of the variety, plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of the SM14299337 variety, and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in a soybean breeding program. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153124 | FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT RESISTANCE IN PLANTS - Plants, plant cells, and plant seeds are described herein that are resistant to | 2018-06-07 |
20180153125 | HYBRID SPINACH VARIETY 51-348 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2018-06-07 |
20180153126 | HYBRID SPINACH VARIETY 51-712 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2018-06-07 |
20180153127 | LETTUCE VARIETY 41-117 RZ - The present invention relates to a | 2018-06-07 |
20180153128 | LETTUCE CULTIVAR LOCKWOOD - A lettuce cultivar, designated Lockwood, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of lettuce cultivar Lockwood and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Lockwood with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Lockwood, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Lockwood and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid lettuce seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar Lockwood with another lettuce cultivar. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153129 | MILK METER - A milk meter for measuring a flow rate of a milk flow with an inlet and an outlet a liquid flow path from the inlet to the outlet, a stabilization chamber in the liquid flow path and a float in the stabilization chamber configured to float on milk the milk meter is configured so a level of milk in the stabilization chamber depends on the flow rate of the milk flow, and is provided with a magnetic unit in the stabilization chamber, the magnetic field varies in a height direction of the stabilization chamber, an electronic measuring unit is arranged in the float for measuring the strength of the magnetic field, the strength is a measure of the height within the stabilization chamber at which the float is floating on the milk and the strength of the magnetic field is a measure of the flow rate of the milk flow. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153130 | MILKING ARRANGEMENT, AND A METHOD OF OPERATING A MILKING ARRANGEMENT - A milking arrangement includes robot milking stations connected to a milk conduit with an outlet end. A connection conduit connected to the outlet end includes an outlet member. A cleaning device for cleaning the milk conduit includes a cleaning conduit having a first connection member. A milk tank includes a second connection member. The outlet member is movable between and connectable to the first connection member in a primary state, and to the second connection member in a secondary state. A controller communicates with the milking stations, the cleaning device and a user interface. When determined to change the state, measures for preparing the arrangement for the change are automatically performed. Thereafter, the user interface indicates to an operator that the arrangement is ready for the change. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153131 | MILK SEPARATION DEVICE - The invention relates to a milk separation device of a milking system for milking, in particular automated milking, of milk-producing animals. The milk separation device comprises a body, which has an inlet connection and an outlet connection, and a cover, which has a connection to a vacuum line. The body has an inwardly protruding balcony segment on an inner periphery, wherein the balcony segment forms a ramp helically in the peripheral direction so as to rise at a pitch angle with respect to the gravitational force of the earth. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153132 | MILKING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR GUIDING ANIMALS THROUGH A MILKING ARRANGEMENT - A milking arrangement that includes at least a first and a second milking system for milking animals, a common entrance lane configured to allow a plurality of animals to enter the milking arrangement, and a guiding structure configured to guide each of the plurality of animals to either one of the first and second milking systems to be milked therein, where the guiding structure comprises a smart gate arrangement that guides each animal, after having been identified, to a respective one of the first and second milking systems depending on the identity of the animal, and where, depending upon selected periods of time, such as during periods of low expected or measured utilization of the milking arrangement, the smart gate arrangement guides each animal to a single one of the first and second milking systems irrespective of the identity of the animal. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153133 | Feline Housing Assembly - A feline housing assembly includes a box that may be placed outdoors. A doorway extends into an interior of the box. Thus, a feral cat may enter the box thereby facilitating the feral cat to stay warm. The box includes a plurality of first flaps. Each of the first flaps is movably coupled to the box. The first flaps are selectively interlaced into a closed position to form a floor on the box. The box includes a plurality of second flaps and each of the second flaps is movably coupled to the box. The second flaps are selectively interlaced into a closed position such to form a roof on the box. A panel is selectively positioned within the box to enhance a load bearing capacity of the box. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153134 | PET BED SYSTEMS - A pet bed system for a pet to use as a pet bed which also includes storage for paperwork, extra toys, clothes, and the like. The pet bed system lessens the amount of space needed for the pet's belongings and keeps all the documentation in a secure location. Three specific compartments contain all paperwork, toys accessible to the pet, and a hidden storage area for items such as harnesses, leashes, and pet waste disposal bags. The pet bed system is transportable so that all items familiar to the pet along with proper documentation can travel with ease. The pet bed system can suit the needs of small and especially large breeds alike. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153135 | PORTABLE PET RESTRAINT - Apparatuses and methods for restraining a pet are disclosed herein. A portable pet restraint apparatus includes a body with an end section having a cavity with a lower peripheral edge, a suction device mounted to the body with a vacuum-enabling suction component for placement upon an attachment surface, and a force-transmitting shaft attached to the vacuum-enabling suction component and movable to bring the vacuum-enabling suction component between vacuum-disabling and vacuum-enabling conditions relative to the attachment surface. An actuator lever can be pivotable between enabled and disabled positions to move the force-transmitting shaft and vacuum-enabling suction component therewith between the vacuum-disabling and vacuum-enabling conditions. The apparatus can also include a retractable leash device having a length of leash within a leash housing and extendable therefrom. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153136 | ANIMAL PACIFIER - A livestock sucking device or pacifier has a nipple with a shaft and a base. A weighted member is connected to a lower surface of the base. The weighted member has a partially spherical wall that forms an enclosed chamber. A weight is disposed within the chamber. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153137 | PIEZOELECTRIC DETECTION COUPLING OF A BARK COLLAR - A method is described that comprises receiving a filtered signal corresponding to an acoustic event, applying one or more tests to the filtered signal in a sequence, wherein each test of the one or more tests assesses the filtered signal for the presence of one or more characteristics, the determining the presence of the one or more characteristics comprising a failure to identify the acoustic event as a first event, terminating the applying the one or more tests when a test determines the presence of the one or more characteristics, and identifying the acoustic event as the first event upon an occurrence of completing all tests of the one or more tests, the completing all tests including each test in the sequence determining the absence of the one or more characteristics. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153138 | PIEZOELECTRIC DETECTION COUPLING OF A BARK COLLAR - A collar unit device is described comprising a receiving cavity for receiving a metal electrode probe, wherein at least one elastomeric ring encircles the metal electrode probe, wherein the at least one elastomeric ring mechanically isolates the metal electrode probe from the receiving cavity. The device includes a piezoelectric element. The device includes a grommet component for maintaining the piezoelectric element in a secured position, wherein the secured position comprises the piezoelectric element maintaining contact with the metal electrode probe. The device includes the metal electrode probe for detecting vibrations of one or more acoustic events and transferring the vibrations to the piezoelectric element through the contact, the piezoelectric element for receiving the vibrations of one or more acoustic events, the receiving the vibrations including generating an electrical signal proportional to the frequency and magnitude of the vibrations, and at least one processor for receiving and processing the electrical signal. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153139 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TOY BALLS FOR PETS - The invention relates to the method of producing toy balls for pets, including: manufacturing distorted sphere balls with an opening in the distorted area using injection molding; sealing the opening of the distorted sphere balls to form uni-body sphere-shaped balls. The material used in the production of these toys can be rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, or thermoplastic rubber. This method allows to manufacture toy balls with no detached parts in the case of broken joints when the balls are chewed or torn apart by the pets. Thus, the invention can help to keep the pets from endangering themselves by swallowing detached parts of pet toy balls. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153140 | EGG WASHING APPARATUS - A cleaning device for eggs and more specifically relates to an egg washing apparatus structured and arranged to be used by small-scale chicken farmers and people who prefer to purchase free range eggs from their local farmer's market or co-op. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153141 | ACCESS BEEKEEPER'S VEIL - To alleviate the problems that exist in the current state of the art, this invention provides a beekeeper's veil with an opening directly over and in front of the face of the wearer, providing fast, easy access through the veil with out the risk or fears mentioned above. The zipper used to open/close the face-covering panel is preferably visible to the beekeeper so that they do not have to rely on “feel” or mirrors. The head-covering portion of the veil does not have to be lifted over the head, but instead opens directly over the face, making it easy to quickly drink water, wipe sweat from the eyes, or smoke a cigarette. This also allows individuals not familiar with beekeeping to lose precious time attempting to give aid. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153142 | A DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR REDUCING THE NUMBER OF EXTERIOR PARASITES ON FISH - A device for reducing the number of exterior parasites on fish, comprising a hollow cylindrical filter member ( | 2018-06-07 |
20180153143 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR STREAM RESTORATION - Systems and methods for creating habitats for benthic macro-invertebrate organisms and fish are provided. The system contains a platform and woody material attached thereto. The platform also contains openings for trapping useful organic materials, such as leaf pack and wood, and tassels that provide additional habitats or attached the woody material. The system may be installed in a river, stream, creek, or other fresh water source. The platform may be substantially flat, or may be bent to form a hollow-tube-shaped structure, with openings at both ends of the structure. The systems provide habitat, places to hold on during high flows, places to trap useable organics such as leaf pack and wood and nesting areas to support macrobenthic organisms. The system can be placed into a stream channel to restore the stream or maintain healthy conditions in a stream. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153144 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING THE HEALTH OF CAPTIVE FISH IN A MOBILE ENVIRONMENT - A system for maintaining the health of captive fish in a mobile environment, comprising a live well for containing fish in a fluid medium, a plurality of thermoelectric coolers affixed to the live well, and a live well controller for controlling a direct current applied to the thermoelectric coolers, and a method for maintaining a consistent temperature comprising the steps of setting an initial temperature, applying a current to thermoelectric coolers, reading a new temperature, and adjusting the current based at least in part on the new temperature reading. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153145 | HUMANIZED MICE AND USES THEREOF - The invention relates to methods for generating, expanding and maintaining a culture of leukocytes in heterologous animals. The invention also relates to the use of these animals as models of human immune system for testing molecules in order to treat a disease or disorder such as cancer. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153146 | Double Knockout (GT/CMAH-KO) Pigs, Organs and Tissues - The invention provides double knockout transgenic pigs (GT/CMAH-KO pigs) lacking expression of any functional αGAL and CMAH. Double knockout GT/CMAH-KO transgenic organs, tissues and cells are also provided. Methods of making and using the GT/CMAH-KO pigs and tissue are also provided. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153147 | FISHING LURE - Fishing lures include a paddle-shaped plane member affixed to, or formed or carved on, a top or body surface thereof. The plane member permits the fishing lure to mimic the natural swimming patterns of vertically fleeing/escaping prey fish targeted by predatory fishes. The plane member includes first and second side surfaces, and top and bottom surfaces. An end portion may include a rounded profile. The fishing lure is operable to perform a cast into a body of water where it is allowed to sink to a desired depth. Then, upon retrieval or rod sweep, swim upwardly and then allowed to sink again. This process may be repeated until a predator fish strikes at the lure. An angle between the lure body and a bottom surface of the plane member may be in the range of 10-90 degrees relative to a horizontal plane extending lengthwise through the lure body. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153148 | FISHING REEL - A fishing reel including: a main body mounted on a fishing rod; a spool for allowing a fishing line to be wound or unwound, the spool being installed on the main body so as to be rotatable; and a fishing wheel for rotating the spool, the fishing wheel being connected to a spool shaft gearshift which induces rotation of the spool. The fishing wheel is connected to the spool shaft gearshift via angle variation means, and a connection angle between the wheel and the gearshift varies using the angle variation means to reduce strain applied on a user's wrist while rotating the spool. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153149 | Live Bait Pen - A live bait pen includes a porous housing having fence framework including a side framework portion, a container surface disposed within the side of framework portion configured for ease of removal of bait within the pen, and an openable lid operably disposed on a top of said side framework portion to provide easy insertion of bait in said pen. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153150 | MOBILE FISHING ROD TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE SYSTEM - A mobile fishing rod transportation and storage system includes two longitudinal and two horizontal rods. Four corners connect the longitudinal rods to the horizontal rods to form a frame. A first of the horizontal rods is horizontally and rotationally fixed to the longitudinal rods. A second of the horizontal rods is horizontally fixed to the longitudinal rods and is rotationally free with respect to the longitudinal rods to permit rotation of the second horizontal rod. At least one rod holder is rotationally connected with respect to one of the first and second horizontal rods between the longitudinal rods to both rotationally pivot along with the one horizontal rod when in a rod-holder locked state and rotationally move independently of the one horizontal rod when in a rod-holder unlocked state. A set of wheels is connected to the frame to permit the frame to roll upon a surface of the environment. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153151 | Cooler Accessory Bracket and Methods of Use - A removably attachable accessory bracket for a cooler, comprising: an upper portion configured with a low profile to fit wholly within a recess located on an upper rim of the cooler; a pin connected to the upper portion configured as an insertable counterpart to a cooler tie down slot located on the upper rim of the cooler; an offset bracket with a tie down slot connected to the upper portion and configured for passing a tie down strap therethrough; and, at least one accessory connected to the bracket. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153152 | Horseshoe - The present invention relates to a horseshoe having a toe end, a heel end opposite the toe end, a top surface that spans between the heel end and the toe end, and a bottom surface that spans between the heel end and the toe end, wherein the top surface tapers toward the bottom surface from the heel end to the toe end. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153153 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING INSECTS - Devices and methods for controlling insects are generally described. Typically, the devices include a fiber web comprising a plurality of glass fibers or other substrate made of non-absorptive material impregnated or otherwise loaded with an insect control composition comprising an active insecticidal species (e.g., a pyrethroid such as Transfluthrin). The devices provide protection against arthropods or other insects over prolonged periods of time. Such devices may be lightweight, low-cost, reusable, and disposable, and can be used for both indoor and outdoor purposes. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153154 | Pinniped Deterrent - A method for deterring pinnipeds from an area by deploying a movable array of deterrent devices over the area to be protected. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153155 | METHOD FOR CRYOPRESERVATION OF CARDIOCYTES DERIVED FROM PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS OR MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS DERIVED FROM ADIPOSE TISSUE OR BONE MARROW - A method is disclosed for cryopreservation of cardiocytes derived from pluripotent stem cells or mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue or bone marrow, the method maintaining the function of the cardiocytes derived from differentiated pluripotent stem cells or mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue or bone marrow, and yet reducing the possibility for tumorigenesis of undifferentiated pluripotent stem cells or mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue or bone marrow. A method is also disclosed for cryopreservation of cardiocytes derived from pluripotent stem cells or mesenchymal stem cells (derived from adipose tissue or bone marrow, the method including dissociating cells from a cell population which has been induced to differentiate into cardiocytes from pluripotent stem cells or mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue or bone marrow. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153156 | METHODS AND FORMULATIONS FOR STORING ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES - Provided herein are methods and formulations for stable and prolonged storage of infective juveniles of entomopathogenic nematodes. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153157 | GAS DEPLETION AND GAS ADDITION DEVICES FOR BLOOD TREATMENT - Devices for the preparation of depleted blood products that provide for the depletion of oxygen, carbon dioxide, or oxygen and carbon dioxide are described. In addition, devices for the replenishment of oxygen and other gases to an anaerobic blood product are described. Methods and systems incorporating depletion and addition devices are provided to optimize the preparation, storage and transfusion of blood products to a recipient are described. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153158 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EX-VIVO ORGAN CARE AND FOR USING LACTATE AS AN INDICATION OF DONOR ORGAN STATUS - The invention provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to ex-vivo organ care. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to maintaining an organ ex-vivo at near-physiologic conditions. The present application describes a method for using lactate measurement in the arterial and the venous blood lines of the Organ Care System Heart perfusion device to evaluate the: 1) The overall perfusion status of an isolated heart and 2) The metabolic status of an isolated heart and 3) the overall vascular patency of an isolated donor heart. This aspect of the present invention uses the property of myocardial cell's unique ability to produce/generate lactate when they are starved for oxygen and metabolize/utilize lactate for energy production when they are well perfused with oxygen. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153159 | FATTY NITRILE SOLVENTS FOR AGRICULTURAL FORMULATIONS - Use of fatty nitriles as solvents in agrochemical formulations is disclosed. The fatty nitrile used as the solvent in some of the embodiments disclosed herein has the general structure R—C≡N, where the R group is selected from substituted or unsubstituted, linear or branched, alkyl or alkenyl groups having 7-21 carbon atoms. The agrochemical in the formulations described herein can be any chemical useful in agricultural formulations, including pesticides, emulsifiers, and surfactants. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153160 | EMULSIFIABLE CONCENTRATE COMPRISING PICOLINIC ACID HERBICIDE - An emulsifiable concentrate of a picolinic acid herbicide comprising a picolinic acid dissolved in an amide solvent and at least one amine. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153161 | BENZOIC ACID HERBICIDE COMPOSITION - An emulsifiable concentrate comprising a benzoic acid herbicide in acid form dissolved in an amide solvent and an amide solvent and an amine emulsion stabiliser. Preferably: •the benzoic acid herbicide is selected from TBA, chloramben and dicamba acid, •the amine is of the formula (I) NR | 2018-06-07 |
20180153162 | METHOD FOR REDUCING DAMAGE BY HARMFUL ORGANISMS IN CORN CULTIVATION - A method for reducing damage by harmful organisms in corn cultivation. Damage by harmful organisms in corn cultivation can be reduced by carrying out the steps of: A) making a furrow in a cultivated land; B) seeding the furrow formed in the foregoing step with corn; C) applying to the furrow one or more selected from Compound Group (II), or C′) applying to the furrow one or more selected from Compound Group (I) and one or more selected from Compound Group (II); and D) closing the furrow. Compound Group (I): clothianidin, thiamethoxam, imidacloprid and thiacloprid; Compound Group (II): bifenthrin, bioresmethrin, deltamethrin, bioallethrin, ethofenprox, fenpropathrin, cypermethrin, alpha-cypermethrin, zeta-cypermethrin, fenvalerate, esfenvalerate, cyfluthrin, beta-cyfluthrin, alpha-cypermethrin, tralomethrin, fluvalinate, permethrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, flucythrinate and tefluthrin. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153163 | METHOD FOR PREPARING A STABLE ISOTHIAZOLONE FORMULATION - A method for producing a stable microbicidal composition. The method comprises steps of: (a) combining a glycol solvent of formula R(OCH | 2018-06-07 |
20180153164 | AGROFORMULATION OF MICROCAPSULES WITH SULFONATE AND CODISPERSANT - The present invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising in the aqueous phase microcapsules, which comprise a shell and a core, where the core contains a pesticide; sulfonate; and a codispersant of the formula (I) as defined below. The invention further relates to a method of preparing said composition by synthesizing the microcapsules in the aqueous phase in the presence of the sulfonate and the codispersant. Finally, the invention relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein said composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and to seed containing said composition. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153165 | MICROCAPSELS CONTAINING AN ALGICIDE AND A MELAMINE-FORMALDEHYDE POLYMER - The present invention relates to microcapsules comprising one or more biocides such as, in particular, algicides, and at least one melamine-formaldehyde polymer, to a method for the production thereof, and to the use thereof for protecting technical materials. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153166 | HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION - To provide a technology for controlling weeds and the like. A herbicidal composition comprising at least one compound selected from Group A, and dicamba N, N-bis-(3-aminopropyl)methylamine salt has a weed control effect: | 2018-06-07 |
20180153167 | HALOGEN-SUBSTITUTED PHENOXYPHENYLAMIDINES AND THE USE THEREOF AS FUNGICIDES - The present invention relates to halogen-substituted phenoxyphenylamidines of the general formula (I), to a process for their preparation, to the use of the amidines according to the invention for controlling unwanted microorganisms and also to an agrochemical formulation for this purpose, comprising the halogen-substituted phenoxyphenylamidines according to the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling unwanted microorganisms by applying the compounds according to the invention to the microorganisms and/or their habitat. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153168 | A PRIMER FOR PESTICIDES - An emulsion of piperonyl butoxide is employed as a primer for pesticides (especially herbicides). Three key factors can be deployed in various combinations to increase the efficacy of piperonyl butoxide, namely: (1) particle size; (2) time delay; and (3) dose rate. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153169 | METHOD FOR TREATING COFFEE RUST, CITRUS BLACK SPOT, CITRUS SCAB AND BANANA BLACK SIGATOKA DISEASES - The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) or salts thereof for controlling coffee rust, | 2018-06-07 |
20180153170 | INSECTICIDAL COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): | 2018-06-07 |
20180153171 | ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT, PESTICIDE, METHOD FOR PREVENTING PLANT DISEASE CAUSED BY MICROORGANISMS, AND NOVEL Bacillus subtilis - One aspect of the present invention is an antimicrobial agent including at least one of | 2018-06-07 |
20180153172 | DISPERSION AND DETACHMENT OF CELL AGGREGATES - Compositions comprising a protein or isolated peptide, and methods using the same for preventing, dispersing or detaching a biofilm, are disclosed. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153173 | METHOD FOR MANAGING FLEA BEETLES OF THE FAMILY CHRYSOMELIDAE IN BRASSICA CROPS - The present invention relates to a method for managing flea beetles from the family of Chrysomelidae in | 2018-06-07 |
20180153174 | MODULATED NUTRITIONAL QUALITY TRAITS IN SEEDS - This invention relates to methods and materials for modulating seed nutritional quality traits of seeds produced by a wheat, cotton, soybean, or maize plant, said plant having been heterologously disposed to, or grown from, a plant element treated with an endophyte. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153175 | BIO-STIMULANT COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVED PLANT GROWTH AND THE PROCESS OF PREPARING THE SAME - The present invention discloses a bio-stimulant composition for promoting plant growth comprising natural product based extracts, such as, | 2018-06-07 |
20180153176 | BOTANICAL DISINFECTION COMPOSITION, DISINFECTANT AND PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF - The invention relates to the field of disinfectants, in particular to a botanical disinfection composition. The botanical disinfection composition comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 0.5-1.0 part of tea tree essential oil, 0.5-1.0 part of niaouli essential oil, 0.5-1.0 part of palmarosa essential oil, 0.5-1.0 part of lemon mint essential oil, and 0.3-0.8 part of lemon myrtle essential oil and/or litsea cubeba essential oil. The invention further provides a method for preparing the botanical disinfection composition, comprising uniformly mixing tea tree essential oil, niaouli essential oil, palmarosa essential oil, lemon mint essential oil, and lemon myrtle essential oil and/or litsea cubeba essential oil according to predetermined parts by weight. The botanical disinfection composition provided by the invention is low in usage amount of ethanol, small in toxic and side effects, good in sterilization effect and short in action time. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153177 | BOTANICAL ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are antimicrobial compositions comprising mixtures of botanical extracts, synthetic antimicrobial agents and essential oils which do not rely solely upon alcohol to produce their antimicrobial effects. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153178 | A METHOD FOR FORMING PIECES OF FOOD DOUGH AND AN APPARATUS THEREOF - A method for forming pieces of food dough and an apparatus thereof is able to cut the food dough continuously extruded through a nozzle along the shape of the hole of the nozzle without causing deformation, and to locate pieces of the food dough on a conveyor without causing deformation. The apparatus for forming pieces of food dough comprises an extruding device and a cutting device, wherein the extruding device comprises a nozzle to continuously extrude food dough downward, and the cutting device comprises a cutting blade to cut the food dough into the pieces of food dough, a moving mechanism to move the cutting blade forward from an initial position, then to move the cutting blade downward, and then to return the cutting blade to the initial position, and a carrying-out conveyor, which is disposed below the nozzle and moves in the direction that the cutting blade moves forward. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153179 | BEEF SPLITTING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A system for processing a suspended beef carcass as the carcass is moved along a defined path. A robotic arm is carried on a moveable table and has mounted thereon a servo motor-driven band saw capable of effecting a splitting operation on the beef carcass. The band saw is counterbalanced by a mass having a weight less than the weight of the band saw, and the robotic arm has a maximum load-carrying capacity less than the weight of the band saw. A torque monitor for the servo motor detects breaks in the band saw or breaks in the support for the band saw. A vision-based sensor system detects location of a tail bone on the beef carcass and identifies an age-indicating indicia. The system includes a controller in communication with the carcass rail, the carcass processing device and motor, and the vision-based sensor system. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153180 | FILLING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR FILLING UP LIQUID OR PASTY MASSES WITH EXTERNAL COLLECTING VESSEL - The present disclosure relates to a filling machine and a method for filling up pasty or liquid masses, for example for sausage production, with a feed pump, in particular a vane pump, for conveying the pasty or liquid masses, a vacuum pump for generating a vacuum in the feed pump, in particular the vane cells of the vane pump, wherein the feed pump may be connected with the vacuum pump via a first channel and via an integrated collecting vessel for entrained ingredients. According to the present disclosure, a supply means is provided via which the feed pump may be optionally additionally connected with an external collecting vessel via the first channel. The operator may thus choose between two different operating modes with and without an external collecting vessel. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153181 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING MEAT PRODUCTS - A method and system for preparing meat products is provided. In various embodiments, methods and systems for preparing and producing jerky are provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise structure for efficiently distributing, moving, marinating and preparing meat products including jerky. Enhanced efficiencies and improved safety measures are provided. | 2018-06-07 |
20180153182 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY OBTAINING FLESH FROM BEHEADED AND GUTTED FISH - The invention relates to an apparatus ( | 2018-06-07 |