| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 047570600 | COATED OR IMPREGNATED SEED, METHOD OR APPARATUS | 58 |
| 20080236037 | PLANTING MIX COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - This application provides bulking compositions and methods of making such compositions. In particular examples, such compositions include bulking agents (such as nutshell fragments of filbert or coconut shells) at least partially coated with a binder and super-absorbent polymer (SAP)-particles adhered to the bulking agents by the binder, and can further include seeds at least partially coated with a binder and containing SAP-particles adhered to the seeds by the binder. Also provided are seeds that have adhered thereto SAP-particles and activated charcoal or coir. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080271368 | METHOD OF PROMOTING PLANT GROWTH AND IMPROVING PLANT QUALITY AND GROWTH-PROMOTING AGENT AND QUALITY-IMPROVING AGENT TO BE USED IN THE METHOD - A plant growth-promoting and quality-improving agent is disclosed. The agent contains a water-insoluble inorganic micronutrient pulverized to a particle size of not more than a specified particle size, and is effective for a long period of time if applied a small number of times to a seed, a root, a nursery box, and a base of a plant. A method for promoting the growth and improving the quality of plants is also disclosed. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090090050 | Manufactured Seed Having Packing Material - A manufactured seed is provided. The manufactured seed includes a seed shell housing a nutritive media and a restraint disposed within the seed shell. The restraint includes a cavity. The manufactured seed also includes an embryo disposed within the cavity and a fill material disposed within the cavity. The manufactured further includes a seal disposed on the seed shell to seal the embryo within the seed shell. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090119986 | HIGH SPEED SEED TREATMENT APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for treating a least a portion of one or more initial seed samples to create one or more treated seed samples for use in research applications is provided. In various embodiments, the apparatus and method utilize two or more seed treaters operating in parallel to increase throughput for treating a portion of one or more initial seed samples. The apparatus and method may also include a metering station configured to distribute at least a portion of the one or more initial seed samples to the two or more seed treaters. As a result, the apparatus and method are configured to efficiently and accurately treat seed samples. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090320360 | MANUFACTURED SEED HAVING AN IMPROVED END SEAL - An artificial seed is provided. The artificial seed includes a seed shell having a live end, a dead end and a perimeter. A nutritive media disposed within the seed shell. The artificial seed also includes a restraint disposed within the seed shell and having a cavity housing an embryo. A primary end seal is attached to the live end of the seed shell. The artificial seed further includes an end seal disposed on the dead end of the seed shell and the end seal has at least three closure axes forming a seal in a direction extending along each one of the closure axes. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20100050507 | GEL-COATED SEED - A gel-coated seed is provided, which has sufficient strength for handling just after the production thereof and after the recovery following the storage under drying, and has a good property in terms of standing-up of seedling. The gel-coated seed includes: a seed of a plant; a coating gel-layer, which coats the seed, consisting of alginic acid-based aqueous gel gelled in the presence of a multivalent metal ion; and grains consisting of water-containing hydrophilic polymer, which is resistant to the multivalent metal ion, distributed in the coating gel-layer. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100088954 | Package With Seeds - A package includes seeds of a plant variety, the seeds being ready to start germinating after being wetted and having a coating to accelerate or delay germinating. The package contains seeds with different coatings causing different accelerations and/or delays in the start of germination. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100154299 | Seed Coated with Antagonistic Microorganism, Method for Producing the Seed, and Disease Control Method for Crop - An object of the present invention is to provide seeds coated with an antagonistic microorganism, which have high-level disease control effects and high preservation stability. The present invention makes it possible to drastically elevate the survival percentage of an antagonistic microorganism in seeds coated with the antagonistic microorganism by vacuum inoculating seeds with the antagonistic microorganism, drying seeds inoculated with the antagonistic microorganism under low-temperature, low-humidity conditions, or a combination of these methods. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100263274 | ENCAPSULATED SEED ARTICLES AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - In general the present invention provides various embodiments of an encapsulated seed article and a method for encapsulating a seed to form an encapsulated seed article. The encapsulated seed article may comprise one or more seeds that are encapsulated by a compressible encapsulation medium. In various embodiments, the encapsulated seed article may include a surface coating and/or an intermediate coating. In some embodiments, the encapsulated seed article may include an additive. In some embodiments, a characteristic or a combination of characteristics of the encapsulated seed article may be configured to identify a feature of encapsulated seed article. The present invention also provides various embodiments for a plurality of encapsulated seed articles having uniform seed article sizes or seed article shapes and a method for encapsulating a plurality of seeds to form a plurality of seed articles having uniform seed article sizes or seed article shapes. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100275511 | LIQUID SEED DRESSING METHOD FOR DRESSING SMALL QUANTITIES OF SEED - A method of dressing seeds is disclosed. The method utilizes a seed treatment slurry which is applied to seed by subjecting the seed and seed treatment slurry to a dual asymmetrical centrifugal mixing motion. The method provides uniformly dressed seeds and is suitable for dressing small seed lots. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110072716 | METHOD TO IMPROVE GERMINATION OF EMBRYOS FROM MANUFACTURED SEED - The invention provides methods for improving germination of manufactured seeds. The manufactured seed of the invention comprises a seed coat, nutritive media comprising an adsorbent material in a concentration from about 30 g/L to about 100 g/L, and a shoot restraint comprising a cavity. The manufactured seed further comprises a plant embryo. The adsorbent material may be nutrient-treated or non-nutrient-treated charcoal. The manufactured seed may optionally contain an adsorbent material in the cavity of the shoot restraint. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110162268 | Method for Increasing the Number of Seedlings Per Number of Sowed Grains of Seed - The present invention relates to a method for increasing the number of seedlings per number of sowed grains of seed comprising a) treating seed with a pesticide and an aqueous compositions comprising a polymer selected from vinylidene chloride copolymer or chitosan; and b) drying said treated seed. The present invention further relates to the use of a polymer selected from vinylidene chloride copolymer or chitosan for increasing the number of seedlings per number of sowed grains of seed, wherein the seed has been treated with a pesticide. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110239535 | CAST PELLETS FOR PLANTING SEEDS - Cast pellets containing plants seeds and methods of making the cast pellets are described. The cast pellets include a mixture of one or more plant seeds and a setable, flowable casting substance. The casting substance can be a thermoplastic or another material such as plaster, polyacrylamide or a derivative thereof, polyacrylic acid, a melt processable starch, wax, polyvinyl alcohol, glyceride, partial glyceride, or mixtures thereof. The mixture can additionally contain other substances, such as fillers, plant growth regulators, insecticides, fungicides, bactericides, fertilizers, microorganisms, or mixtures thereof. The seeds can be of the same or different species, and can be selected to have, for example, the same or different flower colors. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110258924 | MULTI-LEVEL MARKERS - The present invention is in the field of product marking and identification, more in particular to methods of differentiating products or product versions and to methods of product authentication. The present invention further relates to marker systems for product authentication, to a kit of parts for applying a marker system to a product and identifying the marked product, in particular seed, to seed coating compositions and to coated seed. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120000125 | Pick-up and Delivery System and Associated Methods - The present disclosure relates to a pick-up and delivery system including a pick-up assembly and a delivery assembly. The pick-up assembly includes a robotic arm, a pick-up device rotatably mounted on the robotic arm, and a first vacuum pressure supply port operably connected to the pick-up device. The delivery assembly includes an insertion device. The insertion device may include an insertion member having a tip and a release assistance piston arranged inside the insertion member. The release piston is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. When the release assistance piston is in the extended position, a proximal end of is substantially flush with an end of the insertion member. Further aspects are directed towards methods for grasping and releasing an object with a pick-up and delivery system. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120073194 | METHODS OF PREVENTING FLOODING IN MANUFACTURED SEED - The invention provides methods of preventing flooding of a cavity within a shoot restraint of a manufactured seed by lowering the water potential of the nutritive media relative to the water potential of a plant embryo disposed within the cavity. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120216458 | LOW-PROFILE SEED HANDLING SYSTEM WITH SEPARATE SEED BINS AND TURRET SEED FEEDER - A low-profile particulate handling assembly ( | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120233916 | LOW-PROFILE SEED HANDLING SYSTEM WITH SEPARATE SEED BINS AND TURRET SEED FEEDER - A low-profile particulate handling assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a downstream treating device, such as a seed treater unit. The assembly includes a plurality of juxtaposed particulate bins and a surmounting turret assembly designed to successively deliver particulates to the bins. The particulates within the bins are delivered to the downstream treating device through respective lower outlets each equipped with an adjustable slide gate assembly and a lower, multiple-chute assembly. Preferably, each bin has a top wall which in plan configuration approximates a sector of a circle, planar sidewalls, and downwardly tapered, arcuate sidewall structure leading to the lower outlet; in this fashion, the bins can be grouped with the sidewalls in close adjacency, and with the outlets located to feed into a single inlet of the downstream treating device. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120291346 | PLANTING MIX COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - This application provides planting mix compositions that include pelletized coir. Seed, cornmeal or corn flour, fungicide, and optionally activated charcoal and/or a super-absorbent polymer (SAP) can be included in the planting mix compositions. Methods of making such compositions are also disclosed herein. In particular examples, such compositions include pelletized coir at least partially coated with a binder, seeds, charcoal, and optionally a SAP. In other examples, such compositions include a pelletized mixture that includes coir, cornmeal or corn flour, charcoal, a SAP, a fungicide, and seeds, wherein the seeds are encased within the pellets. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120324786 | LOW-PROFILE SEED HANDLING SYSTEM WITH SEPARATE SEED BINS AND TURRET SEED FEEDER - A low-profile particulate handling assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a downstream treating device, such as a seed treater unit. The assembly includes a plurality of juxtaposed particulate bins and a surmounting turret assembly designed to successively deliver particulates to the bins. The particulates within the bins are delivered to the downstream treating device through respective lower outlets each equipped with an adjustable slide gate assembly and a lower, multiple-chute assembly. Preferably, each bin has a top wall which in plan configuration approximates a sector of a circle, planar sidewalls, and downwardly tapered, arcuate sidewall structure leading to the lower outlet; in this fashion, the bins can be grouped with the sidewalls in close adjacency, and with the outlets located to feed into a single inlet of the downstream treating device. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130000188 | Manufactured Seed Having Parabolic Cavity - The present disclosure includes a manufactured seed comprising a seed shell and a restraint disposed within the seed shell. The seed shell is a structure having an open end and a closed end. The restraint comprises a parabolic cavity. A seal assembly is disposed on the open end of the seed shell in a configuration effective to seal the seed shell. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130000189 | Shoot Restraint for Use with Manufactured Seeds - The present disclosure includes a shoot restraint for use with manufactured seeds comprising. In some embodiments, the shoot restraint includes a substantially porous material having a top surface and a bottom surface. The substantially porous material is formed to define a substantially cylindrical upper portion having an upper diameter; and a substantially cylindrical lower portion having a lower diameter. The upper diameter is larger than the lower diameter. A parabolic cavity extends from the top surface to the bottom surface through the upper portion and at least partially into the lower portion. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130000190 | Manufactured Seed Having Parabolic End Seal Assembly and Parabolic Cavity - The present disclosure includes a manufactured seed comprising a seed shell and a restraint disposed within the seed shell. The restraint has a parabolic cavity. The seed shell is a structure having an open end and a closed end. A primary end seal is disposed on the open end of the seed shell. A secondary end seal is arranged on the primary end seal, the secondary end seal having one or more dimples. Each of the one or more dimples each have a substantially parabolic shape. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130000191 | Manufactured Seed Having Parabolic Seal Assembly - The present disclosure includes a manufactured seed comprising a seed shell and a restraint disposed within the seed shell. The seed shell is a structure having an open end and a closed end. A primary end seal is disposed on the open end of the seed shell. A secondary end seal is arranged on the primary end seal, the secondary end seal having one or more dimples. Each of the one or more dimples each have a substantially parabolic shape. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130000192 | Manufactured Seed Having Embryo Disposed Therein - The present disclosure includes manufactured seed comprising: a seed shell comprising a structure having an open end and a closed end; a restraint disposed within the seed shell, the restraint comprising a cavity; and a seal assembly disposed on the open end of the seed shell in a configuration effective to seal the seed shell. An embryo disposed within the seed shell in a substantially parallel or a substantially skew configuration with respect to a plane in which the sealing assembly is arranged. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130061520 | POD SEALING METHOD - The present invention relates to a method for reducing the seed loss due to pod-shattering using a composition comprising a low viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose and to the use of a low viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose as pod sealant. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130152463 | PLANTING MIX COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - This application provides planting mix compositions that include pelletized coir. Seed, cornmeal or corn flour, fungicide, and optionally activated charcoal, compost, and/or a super-absorbent polymer (SAP) can be included in the planting mix compositions. Methods of making such compositions are also disclosed herein. In particular examples, such compositions include pelletized coir at least partially coated with a binder, seeds, charcoal, and optionally a SAP. In other examples, such compositions include a pelletized mixture that includes coir, cornmeal or corn flour, charcoal, a SAP, compost, a fungicide, and seeds, wherein the seeds are encased within the pellets. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130167437 | EMBRYO INSERTION AND METHOD - The present disclosure is directed generally towards to embryo insertion systems and methods for use with manufactured seeds. In some embodiments, embryo insertion systems according to the disclosure include an embryo delivery assembly and a fill material deposit assembly. The embryo delivery assembly may include an insertion member, a release assistance member, and a fill material deposit assembly. The fill material deposit assembly may include a fill material containment device, a fill material conveyance device, and optionally, a fill material separation device. Further aspects of the disclosure relate to methods for operating embryo insertion systems according to embodiments of the disclosure to enable simultaneous embryo insertion and fill material delivery. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130167438 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING AND SINGULATING PLANT EMBRYOS - The present invention is directed to an automated system and methods for separating and singulating plant embryos. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130219787 | SEED-COVERING AGENT AND SEED COVERED WITH SEED-COVERING AGENT - A seed-covering agent, which covers a seed surface and contains an iron powder and a binder, is specified such that, in the above-described iron powder, the mass ratio of an iron powder having a particle size of 63 μm or less to a total mass of the iron powder is 0% or more and 75% or less, the mass ratio of an iron powder having a particle size of more than 63 μm and 150 μm or less to the total mass of the iron powder is 25% or more and 100% or less, and the mass ratio of an iron powder having a particle size of more than 150 μm to a total mass of the iron powder is 0% or more and 50% or less, and the average particle size of the above-described binder is 1 to 150 μm. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130269249 | IRON POWDER FOR COATING SEEDS AND SEED - In an iron powder for coating a seed, the mass percentage of an iron powder with a particle size of 63 μm or less is 0% to 75%, the mass percentage of an iron powder with a particle size of more than 63 gm to 150 μm is 25% to 100%, and the mass percentage of an iron powder with a particle size of more than 150 μm is 0% to 50%. This allows the iron powder to form a coating from which the iron powder is unlikely to drop during not only seeding but also transportation and also allows an iron powder-coated seed coated with the iron powder to be obtained. The following iron powder and rice seed can be obtained: an iron powder, unlikely to damage rice seeds and easy to handle, for coating a rice seed and an iron powder-coated rice seed coated with the iron powder. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130276367 | HIGH SPEED SEED TREATMENT APPARATUS - An apparatus and method for treating a least a portion of one or more initial seed samples to create one or more treated seed samples for use in research applications is provided. In various embodiments, the apparatus and method utilize two or more seed treaters operating in parallel to increase throughput for treating a portion of one or more initial seed samples. The apparatus and method may also include a metering station configured to distribute at least a portion of the one or more initial seed samples to the two or more seed treaters. As a result, the apparatus and method are configured to efficiently and accurately treat seed samples. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20140069001 | PLANTING MIX COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - This application provides planting mix compositions that include pelletized coir. Seed, cornmeal or corn flour, fungicide, and optionally activated charcoal, compost, and/or a super-absorbent polymer (SAP) can be included in the planting mix compositions. Methods of making such compositions are also disclosed herein. In particular examples, such compositions include pelletized coir at least partially coated with a binder, seeds, charcoal, and optionally a SAP. In other examples, such compositions include a pelletized mixture that includes coir, cornmeal or corn flour, charcoal, a SAP, compost, a fungicide, and seeds, wherein the seeds are encased within the pellets. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140173979 | METHOD OF COATING SEED - A method of coating seeds is provided using observations of coating and coated seeds to modify the coating of yet-to-be coated seeds. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140283447 | SEED PELLETS AND SOILS FOR GROWING PLANTS - The invention relates to the field of seed germination and growing of plants. A composition comprising a clay, an inert material, optionally a fibrous material, and a fourth component is provided, characterized in that said fourth component comprises a cation selected from the group consisting of Al, Zr and Ti and an anion selected from the group consisting of oxyhydroxide, oxychloride, nitrate, sulfate, chloride, hydroxide and alkoxide, and wherein the concentration of said fourth component ranges from 0.1 to 70 percent by weight (w %), preferably 0.5-25 w %, more preferably 1-10 w %, of the total weight of the clay, the inert material, and optionally the fibrous material, together. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140290134 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING NEMATODES WITH PASTEURIA SPORES IN SEED COATINGS - The subject invention provides novel and advantageous materials and methods for controlling phytopathogenic and/or soil-dwelling nematodes by attaching an effective amount of | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140318009 | LOSS-IN-WEIGHT CONTROL FOR SEED TREATING EQUIPMENT - A particulate material treating system ( | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140331553 | PLANT HYDRATION METHOD AND COMPOSITION - A composition comprising super absorbent polymers, such as polyacrylates, combined with other materials, and provided to the seed at the time of planting in the soil, or shortly thereafter, provides hydration to the seed for proper germination of the seed. The composition is effective to provide hydration for an extended period when placed or injected underground adjacent to the seed, even if no rainfall is experienced. The material supports and aids uniform germination of multiple, plants, such as plants in an agricultural field. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140352210 | Ultrasonically enhanced seed germination system - The invention consists of a sonication and imbedding process for the uptake of water and/or other beneficial substances into a seed for the purposes of reducing the time needed for germination of a plant and the time needed for full maturity growth of the resultant plant. This invention teaches that ultrasound applied to the shell of a seed will develop micro-punctures which enable the faster absorption of water and other liquid nutrients into the seed structure. The sonic energy may be at frequencies between 15 kHz and 30 kHz for periods between about 1 and 20 minutes, and can utilize either a sinusoidal waveform or an alternating ultrasonic transmission consisting of a saw tooth wave form lasting 50 milliseconds, followed by a square wave form lasting 50 milliseconds, or such similar combination of ultrasonic transmissions. The treated seed tends to grow into a mature plant at a substantially accelerated rate. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140373441 | Rotating Disk Atomizer with Treatment Fluid Feed Arrangement - A rotary atomizer is disclosed for the even distribution of a treatment fluid within a treatment chamber. The treatment fluid is delivered onto a rotating disk atomizer through multiple outlet ports. Fluid passages provide each outlet port with an even flow of treatment fluid at generally the same time and rate. This even and simultaneous flow of treatment fluid results in a more even distribution of treatment fluid on the seed that flows through the treatment chamber throughout the treatment cycle. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150013221 | METHODS AND USES FOR IMPROVED SOWING OF SEEDS - Methods and uses of controlling the flowability of a population of plant seeds and dust drift therefrom by placing individual seeds in contact with particles of a flowability enhancing agent that is made up of at least one species of wax that adheres more firmly to the said plant seeds than a compound or composition that comprises a substance that is or includes a mineral earth component. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150027042 | PHOSPHATE MAGNESIUM ZINC FERTILIZER - A fertilizer product for delivering starter fertilizer to crops in soils as an alternative to traditional phosphorus applications to enhance rapid early plant development. Specifically, the fertilizer product comprises a synergistic mixture of: | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150089865 | PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The present disclosure relates to a pick-up and delivery system including a pick-up assembly and a delivery assembly. The pick-up assembly includes a robotic arm, a pick-up device rotatably mounted on the robotic arm, and a first vacuum pressure supply port operably connected to the pick-up device. The delivery assembly includes an insertion device. The insertion device may include an insertion member having a tip and a release assistance piston arranged inside the insertion member. The release piston is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. When the release assistance piston is in the extended position, a proximal end of is substantially flush with an end of the insertion member. Further aspects are directed towards methods for grasping and releasing an object with a pick-up and delivery system. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150101245 | SEED COATING COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed herein are several exemplary seed coating compositions, and exemplary methods for creating and using the same. Also disclosed are several exemplary seed coating manufacturing processes, and the products created by such processes. The seed coating compositions for increasing crop production by protecting coated seeds after planting and during seedling emergence. The seed coating comprising a fungicidally effective amount of at least one zeolite. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150121751 | SEED-DELIVERED, SOIL-AMENDMENT METHOD AND COMPOSITION - A material for assisting in at least one of germination, protection, hydration, and thriving of seeds and the plants originating therefrom treats a seed with a tackifier or binder, such as corn syrup or the like, which secures a layer of hydrating polymer particles thereto. Nutrients, protectants, and the like may be absorbed in the polymer before or after coating of a seed thereby. Weighting materials, extenders, flowing agents, and the like may assist in the functioning or handling of the coated seeds. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150135586 | PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The present disclosure relates to a pick-up and delivery system including a pick-up assembly and a delivery assembly. The pick-up assembly includes a robotic arm, a pick-up device rotatably mounted on the robotic arm, and a first vacuum pressure supply port operably connected to the pick-up device. The delivery assembly includes an insertion device and a second vacuum pressure supply port. The insertion device may include an insertion member and a release assistance rod arranged inside the insertion member. The release assistance rod is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. When the release assistance rod is in the extended position, a proximal end extends beyond an end of the insertion member. Further aspects are directed towards methods for grasping and releasing an object with a pick-up and delivery system. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150299057 | SEED COATING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a seed treatment composition comprising a waterborne resin and a water dispersible plant protein. The invention is further directed to the production of these compositions and to the uses of these compositions. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150320033 | Pre-Emergent Seed Coatings and Growth Stimulator Compositions - A bio-degradable seed coating composition for enhanced seed protection and propagation consists of a gelatin-based hydrogel formulation consisting of a naturally derived, hydrophilic protein, a sulfated or non-sulfated polysaccharide, a divalent cationic salt, and an azeotropic drying agent. The coating is readily applied to the seed and has enhanced drying functionality. The composition adheres to the seed surface and protects the seed during storage for improved shelf life while still being readily hydrated and water absorbent once planted in the respective growing medium. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150351312 | ROTATABLE APPARATUS FOR METERING AND TREATING AGRICULTURAL GRANULES - An agricultural apparatus for metering and treating granules such as seeds and granular crop additives. The apparatus comprises a metering device rotatably mounted on a spray chamber, the spray chamber connected to a conveyance device intake such as an auger. The metering device is rotatable between first (use) and second (transport) positions. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150355058 | AUTOMATED CONTAMINATION-FREE SEED SAMPLER AND METHODS OF SAMPLING, TESTING AND BULKING SEEDS - An automated seed sampler system includes an imaging device for obtaining images of seeds, an orienting device for orienting the seeds based on the images, and a sampling station for removing tissue from the oriented seeds. In some aspects, the system also includes a transport subsystem for supporting the oriented seeds and conveying the oriented seeds to the sampling station. A method for removing tissue from seeds includes imaging the seeds, orienting the seeds based on image information obtained from the seeds, and removing tissue from the oriented seeds. In some aspects, the method also includes transporting the oriented seeds in a transport subsystem to a sampling station for removing the tissue from the oriented seeds, and/or collecting the tissue removed from the oriented seeds so that a one-to-one correspondence exists between the tissue and the sampled seeds, and/or analyzing the tissue for characteristics indicative of genetic and/or chemical traits. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150359164 | LOW PROFILE SEED TREATER WITH METERING FUNCTIONALITY - An apparatus and method for metering and treating seed. The apparatus incorporates a belt conveyor or circular conveyor within a housing enabling a low-profile configuration, the conveyor having a plurality of cleats forming a series of separate voids for transporting determinable volumes of seed, and a seed treatment applicator adjacent the conveyor outlet for applying seed treatment to the seed. The apparatus and method enables the application of seed treatment based on a mass flow calculation derived from the measured volume flow through the apparatus. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160002149 | NOVEL CARBOXAMIDE COMPOUNDS - Compounds of the formula (I), in which the substituents are as defined in claim | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160007590 | Seed Growth Enhancer Compositions | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160029548 | Ultrasonically enhanced seed germination system - The invention consists of a sonication and imbedding process for the uptake of water and/or other beneficial substances into a seed for the purposes of reducing the time needed for germination of a plant and the time needed for full maturity growth of the resultant plant. This invention teaches that ultrasound applied to the shell of a seed will develop micro-punctures which enable the faster absorption of water and other liquid nutrients into the seed structure. The sonic energy may be at frequencies between 15 kHz and 30 kHz for periods between about 1 and 20 minutes, and can utilize either a sinusoidal waveform or an alternating ultrasonic transmission consisting of a saw tooth wave form lasting 50 milliseconds, followed by a square wave form lasting 50 milliseconds, or such similar combination of ultrasonic transmissions. The treated seed tends to grow into a mature plant at a substantially accelerated rate. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160029549 | METHOD FOR REMOVING DUST FROM SEEDS - Embodiments of a technique are provided for removing dust from treated seeds. The method includes applying a treatment to a number of seeds at a seed treatment station and at least partially drying the seeds at the treatment station. The partially dried seeds may then be conveyed through a conveying station from the treatment station to an output area. Air may be directed through an inlet of the conveying station, where the directed air is configured to remove non-seed particles from the seeds. Furthermore, air may be filtered through an outlet of the conveying station to capture the removed non-seed particles using a filtering system. In some cases, an initial temperature of the air may be controlled to optimize the dust removal process, such as by heating and/or chilling the air. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160100586 | MICROBIAL AGRICULTURE - The present invention relates to novel compositions for enhancing plant growth and crop yield. Moreover, the present invention is directed to the production of these compositions and the uses of these compositions. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160198622 | SEED TREATER | 07-14-2016 |
| 20180020625 | GROW PLUG PROVIDED WITH A SEED GRAIN, AS WELL AS METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE GROW PLUG | 01-25-2018 |
