| 18th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
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| 20160120091 | System for removing implanted objects from the ground - The present invention presents a system for removing implanted objects from the ground comprising an elongated tubing and a support structure. The elongated tubing having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and a second end, the first end having an eccentrically cut point. The top surface of the elongated tubing having a stop for coupling the support structure to the elongated tubing. The support structure comprising a fulcrum for providing a stable bearing surface for when downward force is applied to the second end of the elongated tubing and a hanger for connecting the fulcrum to the elongated tubing. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120092 | DISC HOLDER AND SCRAPER CONSTRUCTION FOR DISC HARROWS - A disc holder and scraper construction for disc harrows comprises a disc element fixed to a rotary hub, which is supported by a disc holder spring in turn fixed to a framework of a disc harrow, the disc holder construction further comprising a scraper assembly for removing soil adhering to a disc element, the scraper assembly being affixed to a flexible disc scraper arm, which is in turn affixed to the disc holder spring; the disc scraper arm, affixed to the disc holder spring and not to the harrow framework, supports the scraper assembly and is driven in a timed manner with respect to the disc element. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120093 | CHASSIS AUGMENTATION FOR AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES - A chassis augmentation assembly for, and an agricultural vehicle with, a chassis having a main frame supporting front and rear axles has longitudinally spaced chassis mounts attached to the vehicle and a beam assembly having at least one structural beam segment vertically spaced from the main frame. The beam assembly has longitudinally spaced ends coupled to the vehicle chassis via the chassis mounts. The beam assembly is configured to transfer longitudinal forces between the chassis mounts through the one or more structural beam segments. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120094 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE WORKING WIDTH OF A FIRST PLOUGH BODY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSEQUENT PLOUGH BODIES' VARIABLE WORKING WIDTH - A device for automatically adjusting the working width of the first plough body ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120095 | Work Vehicle Cooperation System - A work vehicle cooperation system includes: a master traveling track calculation unit that calculates a traveling track of a master work vehicle ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120096 | CLOSING WHEEL EQUALIZER - A furrow closing apparatus is used with a planter that opens a furrow and deposits seeds as the planter moves in a forward direction over the ground. The furrow closing apparatus includes a frame attached to the planter and first and second closing wheels rotatably mounted on respective first and second closing wheel axles. A pivot axle extends from the frame generally transverse to the direction of travel of the planter and an equalizer bracket pivotably connected to the pivot axle. The equalizer bracket receives the first closing wheel axle in a position aft of the pivot axle and receives the second closing wheel axle in a position forward of the pivot axle such that the equalizer bracket pivots as the closing wheels traverse uneven ground to cause the first closing wheel and the second closing wheel to apply a substantially equal force in closing the furrow. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120097 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR METERING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS - A metering system for an air cart includes a metering subassembly having a first meter module configured to meter particulate material from a storage tank of the air cart to a first section of an agricultural implement and a second meter module configured to meter the particulate material from the storage tank of the air cart to a second section of the agricultural implement. The metering system includes a controller having a processor configured to receive a prescription rate map indicative of prescribed product application rates for respective geographic regions of a field, to receive a speed of the agricultural implement, and to independently adjust the first meter module and the second meter module based at least in part on the prescription rate map and the speed to facilitate application of the particulate material at the prescribed product application rates in the respective geographic regions. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120098 | AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR A PNEUMATIC CONVEYING SYSTEM - A system for pressurizing a tank of an agricultural air distribution system includes an air source configured to supply pressurized air and a plenum having an inlet fluidly coupled to the air source and configured to receive a flow of pressurized air. The plenum includes a face element positioned opposite from the inlet relative to a direction of flow of the pressurized air through the plenum. Moreover, the face element includes a pressurization port configured to direct the flow of pressurized air to the tank and at least one outlet port configured to couple to at least one hose to supply the pressurized air to an agricultural implement. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120099 | AGRICULTURAL INTER-SEEDER - A system for planting cover crop seeds in fields with standing row crops. A high-clearance agricultural vehicle is provided with a high-clearance toolbar. A plurality of ground-engaging arm assemblies depend from the toolbar. The toolbar is provided with a plurality of seeders that may be provided on the arm assemblies. The arm assemblies are provided with trailing portions to which are attached soil sealers. The system travels through the field, delivering seeds between rows of standing crops. The soil sealers cover the seeds with soil. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120100 | SECONDARY SEED TANK FOR AIR CART SYSTEM - An air cart system includes a container assembly mounted on wheels and including a primary product container and an air distribution network including a product conduit that delivers a first agricultural product and a second agricultural product to an agricultural implement. The air cart system includes a first metering device to meter the first agricultural product from the primary product container to the product conduit. A fill hopper mounts on a side of the container assembly, and a secondary product container mounts beneath a portion of the primary product container. The secondary product container receives the second agricultural product from the fill hopper, which receives the second agricultural product at an opening and conveys the second agricultural product to the secondary product container. The air cart system includes a second metering device to meter the second agricultural product from the secondary product container to the product conduit. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120101 | FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR AN AGRICULTURAL METERING SYSTEM - A flow control assembly for an agricultural metering system includes a first gate control shaft configured to drive a first gate of a seed meter to transition between an open position and a closed position. The flow control assembly also includes a handle configured to drive the first gate control shaft to rotate via rotation of the handle between a first position that corresponds to the open position of the first gate and a second position that corresponds to the closed position of the first gate. In addition, the flow control assembly includes a locking assembly configured to secure the handle to the first gate control shaft at least while the handle is in the first position, and to enable the handle to be released from the first gate control shaft at least while the handle is in the second position. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120102 | SEED DEFLECTOR AND AGITATOR FOR AN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - One embodiment describes a seed planting system that includes a seed storage tank to store seeds; a seed meter fluidly coupled to the seed storage tank via a flow path, in which the seed meter receives seeds from the seed storage tank and distributes the seeds to ground engaging opener assemblies; and a seed deflector coupled to the seed storage tank directly above the flow path, in which the seed deflector guides the seeds from the seed storage tank into the flow path at an angle relative to a vertical axis of the flow path. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120103 | TANK PRESSURIZATION CONTROL FOR AIR CARTS - A pneumatic distribution system to distribute a granular product to an agricultural implement includes a first pressure sensor, a second pressure sensor, a valve, and a controller. The first pressure sensor is fluidly coupled to a granular product storage tank and outputs a first signal indicative of a first static pressure in the storage tank. The second pressure sensor is fluidly coupled to a primary line that pneumatically delivers the granular product to the agricultural implement by guiding an air stream from a first section with a larger cross-sectional area to a second section with a smaller cross-sectional area. The second pressure sensor outputs a signal indicative of the static pressure in the second section of the primary line. The valve is fluidly coupled between the storage tank and the primary line and selectively enables the air stream to flow from the primary line to the storage tank. The controller, which is communicatively coupled to both pressure sensors and the valve, instructs the valve to enable the air stream to flow from the primary line to the storage tank until the first static pressure is greater than the second static pressure by a threshold amount. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120104 | INDEPENDENTLY CONTROLLED METER ROLLERS AND AIR CONVEYANCE COMPONENTS SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure includes an agricultural system having first and second product meters configured to meter product to first and second lines, respectively. First and second motors are coupled to the first and second product meters and configured to drive them at first and second metering rates, respectively. An air source is configured to provide first and second airflows to the first and second lines, respectively. A controller electrically coupled to the first and second motors is configured to receive first and second inputs indicative of first and second numbers of first and second outlets fluidly coupled to the first and second lines, respectively. The controller is configured to instruct the first and second motors to drive the first and second product meters at the first and second metering rates, respectively, based on the first and second inputs, and to instruct the air source to provide the first and second airflows with first and second dynamic pressures or first and second velocities. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120105 | Adjustable Height Broadcast Spinner Assembly - A method and assembly for broadcast distributing a granular agricultural material. The assembly includes a container that is configured to be supported by a chassis of a self-powered vehicle and contain a volume of a solid granular material. The assembly includes a spinner assembly that includes a first disk and a second disk that are disposed toward opposite lateral outboard sides of the vehicle. A mount arrangement is disposed between the spinner assembly and the chassis and is adjustable to manipulate a position of the first spinner and the second spinner relative to the chassis. Preferably, the mounting arrangement is configured to simultaneously adjust the position of the first spinner and the second spinner relative to the chassis. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120106 | 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. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120107 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INDEPENDENT CALIBRATION OF METER ROLLERS - The present disclosure describes an agricultural product distribution system having first and second product meters configured to meter first and second amounts of agricultural product from a product tank over first and second periods of time, respectively. The system also includes first and second motors coupled to the first and second product meters, respectively, and configured to turn the first and second product meters a first number of turns and a second number of turns, respectively, over the first and second periods of time to meter the first and second amounts of agricultural product. Further, the system includes a controller configured to receive inputs indicative of the first amount of agricultural product, the first number of turns, the second amount of agricultural product, and the second number of turns and to compare the signals to determine first and second calibration rate of the first and second product meters. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120108 | MODULAR METER ROLLER CARTRIDGE - An agricultural metering system includes a modular meter roller cartridge. The modular meter roller cartridge includes a meter roller. The modular meter roller cartridge further includes a housing rotatably supporting the meter roller. The housing is configured to selectively engage a meter box of the agricultural metering system to support the meter roller within the meter box while the housing is engaged with the meter box, and to selectively disengage the meter box. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120109 | METER ROLLER FOR AN AGRICULTURAL METERING SYSTEM - A meter roller for an agricultural metering system includes a first segment having a first set of flutes and a corresponding first set of recesses. The meter roller also includes a second segment having a second set of flutes and a corresponding second set of recesses. A first aggregate volume of the first set of recesses is substantially equal to a second aggregate volume of the second set of recesses, and a first longitudinal end of the first segment contacts a second longitudinal end of the second segment along a contact surface. In addition, the second segment is circumferentially offset from the first segment such that each flute of the first set of flutes is at least partially aligned with each recess of the second set of recesses at the contact surface. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120110 | QUICK RELEASE BEARING COUPLERS - An agricultural metering system includes a releasable bearing coupler configured to selectively couple a meter roller to a housing of the agricultural metering system. The releasable bearing coupler includes a shaft configured to be disposed through an opening in the housing and to engage a bearing, wherein the bearing is configured to be disposed within a recess of the meter roller to facilitate rotation of the meter roller about the shaft and to couple the meter roller to the housing via contact with the shaft. The releasable bearing coupler includes a locking segment configured to selectively interlock with a corresponding locking feature of the housing to secure the releasable bearing coupler to the housing. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120111 | SPLIT METER ROLLER SHAFT - An agricultural metering system includes a driven shaft having a first engagement feature configured to selectively engage a second engagement feature of a drive shaft mounted within a meter box of the agricultural metering system to non-rotatably couple the driven shaft to the drive shaft. The agricultural metering system includes a meter roller non-rotatably coupled to the driven shaft. The meter roller is configured to be selectively disposed within the meter box, and the first engagement feature is configured to engage the second engagement feature while the meter roller is disposed within the meter box to facilitate rotation of the meter roller in response to rotation of the drive shaft. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120112 | RINGED METER ROLLERS AND SLIDE CUTOFF SYSTEM - A system includes an agricultural metering system with a meter roller configured to meter product from an agricultural product storage compartment to a product distribution system via rotation of the meter roller. The meter roller includes a first meter roller segment having a first plurality of flutes and corresponding recesses, and a second meter roller segment having a second plurality of flutes and a corresponding second plurality of recesses. The flutes of the first meter roller segment are axially separated from the flutes of the second meter roller segment by a gap. The meter roller also includes a dividing ring disposed about the shaft and axially positioned between the first meter roller segment and the second meter roller segment. A width of the dividing ring is substantially equal to the gap. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120113 | RINGED METER ROLLERS AND SLIDE CUTOFF SYSTEM - A system includes an agricultural metering system a meter roller configured to meter product from an agricultural product storage compartment to a product distribution system via rotation of the meter roller. The meter roller includes a first meter roller segment having a first plurality of flutes and a corresponding first plurality of recesses, and a second meter roller segment having a second plurality of flutes and a corresponding second plurality of recesses. The first meter roller segment includes a first profile, the second meter roller includes a second profile, and the first profile is different from the second profile. The system also has a dividing ring axially positioned between the first meter roller segment and the second meter roller segment. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120114 | PLANT TRANSPLANTING DEVICE - The present invention provides a plant transplanting device that achieves rapid and stable transplantation with a simple structure and at low cost, prevents damage to the plants, and can be automated easily. A plant transplanting device | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120115 | Dual Conveyor Granular Commodity Dispersement System - A method and assembly for distributing a granular agricultural material. The assembly includes a container that is configured to be supported by a chassis of a self-powered vehicle. A first conveyor and a second conveyor are associated with the container and configured to receive the granular material contained therein. The first conveyor and the second conveyor each extend in a longitudinal direction that is generally aligned with and offset in opposite lateral directions from a longitudinal centerline axis of the chassis. Preferably, each of the first and second conveyors are independently operable to manipulate the amount of commodity distributed to the alternate lateral sides of the underlying vehicle. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120116 | Turn-Compensating Agricultural Material Spreader System - A system and method of automatically adjusting an amount of agricultural granular material delivered to a field in response to vehicle steering activities. The system includes a sensor that is associated with a steering system of a vehicle configured to apply the material to a field. The sensor is connected to a controller that is configured to determine a deviation value associated with discrete turning activities. The controller is configured to manipulate operation of a first commodity delivery system and a second commodity delivery system such that different amounts of the agricultural material can he delivered to alternate lateral sides of the vehicle in response to turning activities. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120117 | AGRICULTURAL CROP APPLICATION SYSTEM - A movable agricultural product applicator system for dispensing various agricultural-related products along the ground surface of agricultural crops is provided. The application system provides a hose assembly interconnecting a supporting boom and an applicator, wherein the applicator drags along the ground surface dispensing product as the supporting boom moves by a carrier. The application system may include a swivel connection facilitating a rotational and pivotal connection of the hose assembly to the supporting boom, wherein a mounting assembly removably mounts the application system to the supporting boom. The hose assembly is designed with bending properties that enable the applicator to self-center and locate rows between crops as it is being dragged along the ground surface, as well as enable the applicator to surf above obstacles. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120118 | METHOD AND SYSTEM HAVIN AN INTERMEDIATE HOLDING VESSEL FOR COMBINING CHEMICAL INJECTION SUBSTANCES FOR A SPRAY SYSTEM - A system includes a first tank containing water, a plurality of vessels, a second tank containing a mixed solution, a first conduit, a first pump, an injector associated with each of the vessels, a valve, a second conduit, and a second pump. Each of the plurality of vessels contains a substance. The mixed solution is formed from water from the first tank and a substance from at least one of the plurality of vessels. The first pump provides motive force for the water through the first conduit. An injector associated with each of the vessels controls release of the substance in that vessel into the first conduit. The valve prevents any of the substances and the mixed solution from entering the first tank. The second pump provides motive force for the mixed solution through the second conduit. A method of applying a mixed solution is also disclosed. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120119 | HARVESTER TINE HAVING A FRONT-TO-REAR PARTING LINE IN ITS STRAP AND FINGER PORTION AND ONE OR MORE DEPRESSIONS ON ITS FINGER PORTION - A tine for use with a harvester. The tine is preferably an injection molded polymer pickup reel tine, which uses a front-to-rear mold parting line direction. The tine preferably has a snap ring or strap portion which is configured to engage a bat tube, as well as a finger portion which is configured to engage the crop during harvesting. Preferably, the front-to-rear parting line is along both portions. The front-to-rear parting line allows for the ability to provide a deep front-to-rear cross section for rigidity at the high stress area of the tine. Two front-to-rear material saving features can be utilized to minimize material usage and allow for relative consistent wall thickness, which results in a rigid cross section that maintains deflection stability in the normal direction of deflection. The preferred form of the tine cross section includes three deep oval sections or projections, connected by two oval depressions, but other variations are entirely possible while still resulting in effectively the same benefits. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120120 | Leaf Collection Device - A leaf collection device to facilitate collection of leaves distributed on a ground surface into a leaf collection bag, the leaf collection device comprising: a frame defining a mouth and having a forward side and a trailing side, the frame being sized and shaped to attach at the trailing side to a periphery of an opening in the leaf collection bag, to maintain the bag opening coincident with the mouth of the frame; and a handle to provide a grip for a user to move the device, wherein the handle is attached to the frame and oriented towards the forward side of the frame; wherein, upon placing the device in a side position wherein the frame is adjacent to the ground, the device may be moved by the handle in a forward direction, and leaves on the ground may be raked into the bag through the bag opening. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120121 | Lawnmower Discharge Device - A lawnmower discharge device for discharging grass clippings in various directions. The lawnmower discharge device includes a planar baseplate that can be removably secured to a discharge port of a lawnmower. The baseplate includes an opening to provide access for grass clippings to move therethrough. The device further includes a curved, tubular discharge chute rotatably secured to the baseplate, wherein the discharge chute is positioned over the opening of the baseplate in order to allow grass clippings to move therethrough. The lawnmower discharge device further includes a rotating mechanism disposed between the baseplate and the discharge chute in order to allow the chute to rotate relative to the fixed baseplate. In this way, the lawnmower discharge device can be removably secured to a lawnmower and rotated thereon in order to prevent grass clippings from spraying onto flowerbeds, patios, sidewalks, and the like. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120122 | QUICK CHANGE LAWN MOWER BLADES - A mower blade assembly attaches to a rotatable spindle and includes a mounting plate which defines a first pin aperture. The mounting plate and a retaining plate are attached to the rotatable spindle. The retaining plate defines a second pin aperture. A movable pin plate comprises a pin. A blade is selectively attachable to the mounting plate. The blade defines a retaining plate aperture and a third pin aperture. A biasing member urges the movable pin plate from a disengaged position to an engaged position. The pin is engageable with the pin apertures for mounting and retaining the cutting blade to the mounting plate. The blade is attached by moving the blade over the retaining plate aperture, urging the movable pin plate to the disengaged position, rotating the blade, and releasing the movable pin plate. Another embodiment includes a force finger. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120123 | COMBINE HEADER FOR STRIPPING SEEDS - A combine header comprising a header table with a knife extending along the front lower edge thereof. Seed pans are evenly spaced and extend forward from the front lower edge of the header table and slot is formed between them. At a middle portion of each slot a stripping plate slopes upward, outward, and rearward from a middle first point on a first one of the sidewalls forming the slot to an upper stripping edge of the stripping plate. The upper stripping edge is located above a top rear edge of a second one of the sidewalls forming the slot and aligned with same such that a vertically oriented stripping gap is formed between the upper stripping edge of the stripping plate and the top rear edge of the second one of the sidewalls. A rotating reel moves material from the seed pans rearward onto the header table. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120124 | HARVESTING MACHINE FOR FORMALLY TRAINED ORCHARDS - A novel mobile orchard platform and method of operation for preferably harvesting apples on trellised tress is introduced herein. An exemplary embodiment herein utilizes an articulated lifting arm which manipulates a catch frame and an apple harvesting attachment. The catch frame is configured with at least one but more often a multi-layer design of catch pans, which are inserted into the tree canopy wall lying under a trellised branch using the manipulating arm. An eccentric Dual Motor Actuator (DMA) coupled to support shafts is preferably utilized to provide shaker harmonic patterns and energy to one or more points on coupled trellis wires or one or more points of the branches of the trained trees residing in an orchard. The removed apples are caught using the catch pans. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120125 | ADJUSTABLE ROLLER FRAME ASSEMBLY FOR PICK-UP REEL - A roller frame assembly for a pick-up reel of a harvester, where the roller frame assembly is adjustable in that its position can be easily adjusted relative to a position of a drive shaft of the pick-up reel, thereby effectively converting the pick-up reel from a flip reel to a non-flip reel, and vice versa. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120126 | COTTON HANDLING SYSTEM WITH MECHANICAL SEQUENCING - A cotton handling system is provided for a cotton harvesting machine with an onboard accumulator and a baling chamber. The cotton handling system includes meter, beater and feeder arrangements positioned downstream from one another for processing and conveying cotton from the accumulator to the baling chamber. A sequencing arrangement includes at least one mechanical sequencing device operatively coupled to the feeder arrangement and at least one of the meter and beater arrangements such that at least the feeder arrangement has a start-up activation time that is different from the meter and/or beater arrangements. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120127 | SELF ADJUSTING CONCAVE CLEARANCE SYSTEM - An agricultural combine ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120128 | ROUND BALER WITH BALE WRAPPER - A round baler with a bale wrapper is described wherein the bale wrapper includes a bale wrapping unit rotating about a vertical axis of rotation and having rotation arms which extend parallel to the axis of rotation and which support reels of wrapping material guided within an action region of the bale wrapping unit extending transversely and longitudinally to the axis of rotation, wherein a delimiting rod linkage is arranged on the round baler or on the bale wrapper and extends at the back of the round baler and is capable of pivoting from an upper position into a lower position and vice versa, and with which in the lower position an area of the action region of the bale wrapping unit placed at the back of the round baler is demarcated horizontally. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120129 | Load Sensor for an Agricultural Baler - An agricultural baler system includes a bale chamber, a compressing device and at least one sensor. The compressing device is coupled to the bale chamber and periodically compresses gathered crop material in the bale chamber. The sensor is coupled to the bale chamber and it produces a signal. The signal contains information that includes the load on at least one of the compressing device and the density of the forming bale. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120130 | PROCESS FOR SOIL CONDITIONING BY AERIAL APPLICATION OF WATER SOLUBLE OR SWELLABLE POLYMERS - Process for soil conditioning includes applying to the soil a composition comprising at least a water soluble or swellable polymer. The composition has a particulate form and is applied by an aerial application. The process is suitable for soil conditioning and for reduction in soil erosion in agriculture, forestry, construction and civil engineering, mining, water storage and transportation, protection of rivers and delta against pollution, environmental conservation. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120131 | BATTERY-POWERED DEBRIS BLOWER - A debris blower, having a fan frame, with a back plate and a motor plate, the back plate and motor plate being connected to and separated by a side wall. A fan assembly is positioned within the fan frame, and is rotated by a motor. A controller is electrically connected to the motor and to a battery pack, to energize the motor. A vehicle mounting plate is connected to a vehicle, and a blower mounting plate is connected to the fan frame, so as to removably connect the blower to the vehicle. A mounting tube is connected to the vehicle mounting plate. The blower mounting plate includes at least one hook for connecting with the mounting tube. The blower mounting plate may further include flange extensions to contact the vehicle mounting plate. The direction of the outlet of the blower can be remotely controlled by the operator. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120132 | PRUNING SHEARS - A pair of pruning shears is revealed. The pruning shears include a first brake arm, a second brake arm, a blade, and at least one connection piece. The first brake arm is disposed with a first toothed part while the second brake arm is arranged with a second toothed part. The first toothed part and the second toothed part are engaged with each other. The connection pieces are connected to the blade, the first brake arm, and the second brake arm. During a cutting process, a force applied is reduced due to the connection piece pivotally connected to the first brake arm and the second brake arm. While the first and the second toothed parts are engaged with each other, the connection piece becomes a wall of the first and the second toothed parts for stabilizing the engagement of the first and the second toothed parts. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120133 | System for Plant Development - Plant propagation systems are described that includes a flexible, self-standing container and a support that can be held within the container during one or more of sterilization, storage, shipping, and use of the system. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120134 | CONTAINER CONSISTING OF GEOTEXTILE FELT, FOR PLANTS - Once the various constituent parts of the container are cut, two parts are joined as in FIG. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120135 | Greenhouses - A greenhouse having glass panels that is designed to capture and retain warmth in the colder months may be totally unsuitable for use in the warmer months as the conditions inside may be too hot. And conversely, for a structure designed to keep plants cooler during hot weather. This invention provides a building or structure that can easily be modified to provide improved growing conditions for plants in a range of seasons. This is made possible by a construction that facilitates easy removal and replacement of the major panels of the building, for example glass panels can quickly be replaced with shade panels when the seasons change from cold to hot. The top rails of the structure include a removal section providing access to remove both side wall panels and roofing panels. In addition, the panels are secured to the frames with a friction fit sealing arrangement which aids quick replacement, and enhances the structural rigidity of the greenhouse when fitted. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120136 | SUN TRACKING GROWING SYSTEM FOR PHOTOSYNTHETIC ORGANISMS - A sun tracking plant growing system includes a body having a first face, a second face opposed to the first face and a peripheral connecting edge which is relatively small, as compared to the size of the first face and the second face. A mounting enables the body to pivot about a pivot axis. Plant supports, which receive plants, are supported by the body. A sun tracking mechanism is provided which senses or calculates the position of the sun and adjusts the orientation of the body about the pivot axis to maintain a selected portion of the peripheral connecting edge of the body facing the sun so as to provide desirable and naturally attenuated sunlight exposure according to plants' needs on both faces throughout a day. This system allows that multiple rows or single row of the plural bodies are arrayed closely together without creating shadows to each other. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120137 | NETTING MATERIAL WITH EYELETS - A netting material having a length dimension and a width dimension much smaller than the length dimension is formed by threads knitted or woven together. The netting material has a main portion comprising knitted or woven apertures, a reinforced edge portion at or adjacent each longitudinal edge of the netting material comprising a longitudinal row of knitted or woven fastening features, and a reinforced intermediate portion between the reinforced edge portions. The reinforced intermediate portion has a first longitudinal row of knitted or woven fastening features and a corresponding second longitudinal row of knitted or woven fastening features. In use, the netting material is folded so that the first longitudinal row of fastening features and the second longitudinal row of fastening features are brought together to form a double-layered row of fastening features. The double-layered row of fastening features and the row of fastening features of the reinforced edge portions provide three longitudinal attachment locations for securing the netting material to a support structure. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120138 | Dual Plant Stake and Watering Apparatus - An apparatus configured for stabilizing a plant and watering roots of a plant is disclosed. The apparatus comprises first and second hollow tubular member. A portion of the first tubular member is adapted to be placed underground. The second tubular member comprises at least two orifices. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120139 | CULTIVATION APPARATUS HAVING AUTOMATIC RAINWATER SUPPLY FUNCTION - Disclosed is a cultivation apparatus having an automatic rainwater supply function, which constantly maintains a predetermined water level by filtering and storing rainwater and automatically supplies water to plants through the circulation of water, including the discharge of water whose level exceeds a predetermined level, storage of the water, and supply of the water. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120140 | DEVICE FOR PHYTO-ECOLOGICAL MONITORING - A phytotoxicological device is provided comprising: a delivery chamber for insertion into a sample-containing medium, said delivery chamber comprising an upper end, a lower end and one or more apertures to permit moisture to enter the delivery chamber; an exposure chamber in communication with the upper end of the delivery chamber and adapted to receive a cartridge that houses a biological plant material; a locking cap to enclose the exposure chamber; and a base to enclose the lower end of the delivery chamber. This device allows for an investigation of the effects of waterborne contaminants on growth of wetland plants in situ as opposed to currently employed laboratory based methods. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120141 | Aeroponic Growing Column and System - An aeroponic growing column system is disclosed. The aeroponic growing column system includes a plurality of removable growing columns having an elongated body with a fluid receiving end, an opposite fluid draining end, an interior receiving space extending between the fluid receiving end and the fluid draining end, and a plurality of growing receptacle receiving openings positioned on the body. A plurality of growing receptacles are positioned in the growing receptacle receiving openings, and the aeroponic growing column system further includes a reservoir base having a first plurality of column receiving holes. The fluid draining end of each removable growing column is positioned in one of the first plurality of column receiving holes and supported by the reservoir base. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120142 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MINIMIZING NORNICOTINE SYNTHESIS IN TOBACCO - Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N′-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in tobacco plants and plant parts thereof are provided. The compositions comprise isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides for a root-specific nicotine demethylases, CYP82E10, and variants thereof, that are involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in these plants. Compositions of the invention also include tobacco plants, or plant parts thereof, comprising a mutation in a gene encoding a CYP82E10 nicotine demethylase, wherein the mutation results in reduced expression or function of the CYP82E10 nicotine demethylase. Seed of these tobacco plants, or progeny thereof, and tobacco products prepared from the tobacco plants of the invention, or from plant parts or progeny thereof, are also provided. Methods for reducing the level of nornicotine, or reducing the rate of conversion of nicotine to nornicotine, in a tobacco plant, or plant part thereof are also provided. The methods comprise introducing into the genome of a tobacco plant a mutation within at least one allele of each of at least three nicotine demethylase genes, wherein the mutation reduces expression of the nicotine demethylase gene, and wherein a first of these nicotine demethylase genes encodes a root-specific nicotine demethylase involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in a tobacco plant or a plant part thereof. The methods find use in the production of tobacco products that have reduced levels of nornicotine and its carcinogenic metabolite, NNN, and thus reduced carcinogenic potential for individuals consuming these tobacco products or exposed to secondary smoke derived from these products. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120143 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED ATTACHMENT OF A CUP TO A DAIRY ANIMAL - In an exemplary embodiment, a system includes a milking cup, a pulsating device coupled to the milking cup, a robotic arm comprising a gripper, and a controller communicatively coupled to the robotic arm and the pulsating device. The controller is operable to instruct the gripper of the robotic arm to grip the milking cup, instruct the robotic arm to move the milking cup proximate to a teat of a dairy livestock, and instruct the robotic arm to move the milking cup towards the teat. The controller is further operable to instruct the pulsating device to apply pressure to the milking cup before attaching the milking cup to the teat and instruct the gripper of the robotic arm to release the milking cup. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120144 | LIVESTOCK HOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND MANAGEMENT METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a livestock house management system for managing a rearing environment of livestock. The livestock house management system includes an environment monitoring sensor unit installed in each of divided zones within a livestock house and configured to measure an environment variable indicating a state of a rearing environment of each of the zones, analyze the measured environment variable, and independently generate a command corresponding to an abnormal situation of each of the zones when the abnormal situation of each of the zones is checked, and a livestock house facility control unit installed in each of the zones and configured to receive the command from the environment monitoring sensor unit installed in a corresponding zone according to a wired or wireless communication scheme, and drive a livestock house facility according to the received command to independently control a rearing environment of each of the zones. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120145 | ANIMAL ENCLOSURE TRAY LOCK - A tray lock mechanism for a pet enclosure is disclosed. The tray lock mechanism includes a sliding component that has a camming surface that interacts with a leading-edge of the tray to generate an upward force to move the sliding component out of the way so that the tray can be inserted into an opening and into the pet enclosure. Additionally, in a further embodiment, the tray lock mechanism contemplates a door extension that extends downward and blocks the opening when the door is in the closed position and unblocks the opening, when the door is in an opened position. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120146 | PET TREAT DISPENSER WITH BEARING ACTUATED DOCKING STATION - The invention comprises a novel pet treat dispenser and docking station wherein a ball sits in a docking station and a dog can rotate the ball to eject treats out of apertures located around the ball. The docking station is shaped such that treats or kibble will eject away from the ball and station and the dog can easily consume the treats. The ball may also easily be lifted from the station and rolled on a surface to further interest the dog and instill chase instinct. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120147 | DEVICE TO STORE, TRANSPORT AND PROVIDE FOOD AND DRINKS TO PETS, CONSISTS OF A CONTAINER WITH A CONCAVE BOTTOM WHICH IS INSERTED IN A BASE WITH A CONVEX CENTRE, A SCREW-ON LID AND A HOLE ON THE SIDE AS A HANDLE - The invention is a device that consists of a circular-shaped container with an aluminum seal or similar at the mouth to preserve its contents. It has a plastic screw-in lid that allows to store and transport the container content safely once opened. This fits into a base that keeps the device from moving and allows the consumption of the contents without spills. The base may or may not have a hole on the side for easy transportation. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120148 | FetchPro an adjustable dog toy gripping and throwing device - An improved dog toy gripping and throwing device wherein the gripper can be adjusted to accommodate gripping different size and shape dog toys | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120149 | Warm Cap with Security Features - According to embodiments of the disclosed technology, systems, methods and devices are provided for wholly or partially obscuring the vision of a pet electronically using a cap worn on the head of the pet. In one embodiment, the cap has a screen or lens disposed proximate to the pet's eyes. The screen is capable of identifying an object or living thing that may be threatened by the pet, and wholly or partially obscuring the object from the vision of the pet to prevent the pet from being able to see and/or attack the object. An additional safety measure of the cap may be to completely darken or whiten the vision of the pet such that the pet is temporarily impaired from seeing anything. Still further, audio may also be used to distract or draw the pet's attention away the from target object. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120150 | MULTI ACTION PET PUZZLE TOY AND FOOD DISPENSER - The invention comprises a novel pet puzzle toy and food dispenser in which treats are located in receptacles wherein retrieval requires the pet to both spin and rock the puzzle in order to obtain the food. Much like a child's teeter totter, the food will end up in the receptacle with the greater weight as a result of pressure applied by a pet. The pet is both rewarded and entertained. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120151 | PET TOY - The present utility model relates to a new pet toy, which includes a body, where the body is in an animal shape or a geometric shape, whose surface layer is braided fabric and which is provided with projections available for teeth grinding of a pet, and the body is internally filled with elastic materials. The present utility model has reasonable design, takes various forms, can make a pet grind teeth while satisfying playing of the pet, and also has characteristics such as light weight, rich modeling, and being strong and resistant to bite, which can greatly meet market demands. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120152 | Pet Leash - A pet leash is provided. The pet leash includes a housing with a handle formed thereon, a turntable rotationally disposed in the housing, and a hauling rope coiled on the turntable. The housing is provided with a rope hole for leading out the hauling rope, and the handle is provided with a button exposed out of the housing. A user can quickly restrain a pet from running away simply by pressing the button on the leash. The pet would therefore be kept within a controllable range from the user to avoid an accident. Moreover, the user can lock the leash in that state by moving a push button disposed inside the button, and then release the leash from the locked state by moving the push button in the opposite direction. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120153 | ANIMAL TEST DEVICE - An animal test device for performing a behavior test of a test animal and which can automatically perform optimization of the test includes a cage configuring a living environment of the test animal; a chamber removably attached to the cage; a touch panel provided in the chamber, presenting a problem to the test animal, detecting a response of the test animal, and obtaining response data; a position measurement device that measures a position of the test animal in the cage and the chamber and obtains position data; a data storage unit that stores the response data and the position data as test data; and a problem improvement unit that improves the problem presented by the touch panel, based on the test data. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120154 | Companion Animal Health Monitoring System - Systems and methods for companion animal health monitoring are described. In one embodiment, an animal health monitoring system including an electronic assembly located on a companion animal including a microprocessor, a power source connected to the microprocessor, and a transceiver and a microchip implanted in the companion animal and including memory storing identification data and a temperature sensor measuring the temperature of the companion animal, wherein the electronic assembly interrogates the microchip to obtain identification data and temperature data and transmits the identification data and the temperature data. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120156 | AQUARIUM FILTER - An aquarium filter consists of a housing with three filter elements including a coarse filter, a fine filter and a porous substrate. A pump provides for the flow of water through the filter, so that only part of the flow passes through the porous substrate. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120157 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - An illumination system for cultivation of aquatic animals is disclosed for cultivation of aquatic animals in a volume of water, the cultivation using a feeding system defining a feeding axis in the volume of water. The system comprises at least a first illumination surface positioned in the volume of water and arranged for illuminating the feeding axis. The system also comprises a second illumination surface positioned in the volume of water and arranged for illuminating the feeding axis. The first illumination surface and second illumination surface are different surfaces arranged to illuminate the feeding axis from substantially different directions. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120158 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE STUDY AND TREATMENT OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY - The present invention relates to the field of nephrology. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions and methods useful for the study and treatment of acute kidney injury. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a knockout animal whose genome comprises a deletion of exon 2 and exon 3 of kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1) in T-cells. In another embodiment, a method for treating a subject diagnosed with AKI comprising the steps of (a) isolating T-cells from the subject; (b) activating Nrf2 expression in the isolated T-cells; and (c) administering the T-cells back to the subject. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120159 | FISHING LURE - A fishing lure that is dually operational for self-propelled movement or manual manipulation through the water to mimic the natural movement of live fish prey. The fishing lure comprising a watertight body for housing a battery, a controller connected to the battery, a motor connected to the controller, a tail assembly operatively connected to the body by a tail shaft driven by the motor to cause the tail assembly to oscillate and propel the fishing lure through water. In accordance with another aspect, the battery is connected via a controller to a coil, the coil positioned relative to a magnet, said coil oscillating in response to magnetic pole interactions between the coil and the magnet by virtue of a controller defined alternating current passing through the coil. The coil oscillation causing movement of the tail assembly to propel the fishing lure through water. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120160 | Switchblade soft plastic lure - Some embodiments provide a fishing lure that increases the ratio of positive hook settings by moving a hook along a hook set pathway within the mouth of a fish when a fishing line to which the hook is attached is pulled taught. The fishing lure comprises a lure body and a hook with an attached retaining bead. The retaining bead holds the hook inside the fishing lure's hook pocket until sufficient force is applied to the fishing line and hook while a counterforce is applied to the lure body. In some embodiments, the lure body is a soft plastic artificial fishing lure body. Upon setting the hook, the hook moves up out of and away from the lure body, and therefore is not obstructed by the lure body. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120161 | Ice Fishing Assembly - An ice fishing assembly for urging a fishing line upwardly and downwardly includes a fishing rod. A box is provided. The box may be positioned on a support surface. A bracket is movably coupled to the box. A shaft is coupled to the bracket. The shaft is supported above the box. A plank is coupled to the shaft. The plank is supported above the box. The shaft acts as a fulcrum on the plank. A rod holder is coupled to the shaft. The rod holder engages the fishing rod. The plank engages a line on the fishing rod. The line is urged upwardly and downwardly by the plank. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120162 | Insulated Container Jacket and Container System - A system for use with a container having a container lid. The system comprises a jacket further comprising insulated jacket sidewall surfaces shaped to surround one or more side surfaces of the container when the container is enclosed within the jacket, one or more attachment components affixed to an external surface of the one or more jacket sidewall surfaces, and a jacket lid for receiving therewithin the container lid, the jacket lid for affixing to the one more jacket sidewall surfaces to thereby close the container. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120163 | Bait Bucket with Self Priming Pump and Venturi - A bait bucket having inner and outer buckets with a mating frustoconical shape, or two chamber configuration with void between the two buckets or chambers, a self priming pump disposed in the void between the two buckets operably connected to a power source, the pump connected to a water source for pumping water into the inner bucket, a venturi hose with variable valve connected to the hose for drawing air for aerating the water before entry into the inner bucket, and an adjustable outlet drain in the inner bucket operably connected to a drain pipe that upon the water reaching a pre-determined height exits the inner bucket or chamber through an outlet port. The bait bucket may have external power and LED lights in the inner bucket and draw water through a filter and have external rod holder and a removable lid. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120164 | Stick-trap type trap for tobacco pests - A stick-trap type trap for tobacco pests includes a bottom plate, a face plate, a glue for sticking pests and a lure containing tobacco pest pheromones. The bottom plate is engaged with the face plate. A trapping cavity is formed between the bottom plate and the face plate. A side surface of the trapping cavity is communicated with an internal environment. The glue is coated on an internal surface of the bottom plate opposite to the face surface. The lure is located on the internal surface of the bottom plate. The face plate is made of materials as follows: (A) transparent materials or magnifying lens materials with the function of increasing visual angle; (B) non-transparent sheet materials, wherein an observation hole is provided on the face plate, a transparent dust-proof board is inserted into the observation hole for observing an amount of trapped pests. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120165 | Weed Terminating Device Using Superheated Water and Spring Loaded Discharge Valve - A weed or insect terminating device features a container having a valve port, a heating element, a valve core, and a biasing mechanism forcing the valve core into an extended position. An axial passage in the valve core extends through only a distal end of the valve core. A lateral passage intersects the axial passage and opens radially from the valve core. A proximal seal is provided between the valve core and valve port at a location between a proximal end of the valve core and the opening of the lateral passage. The proximal seal withdraws from sealed contact with the port in a retracted state of the valve core, while a distal seal remains intact. Heated water from the container can be dispensed through the valve port only via the lateral and axial passages of the valve core, and only when made accessible by retraction of the valve core. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120166 | STEAM TYPE PEST EXTERMINATION APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for exterminating pests by injecting high-temperature steam into the ground including sand and the like, wherein a needle rod fixing plate ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120167 | Electrified Bird Repellent Track - An animal deterring device has a carrier with a first conductive trace that is separated from a second conductive trace. The carrier has a bottom with a first glue trough disposed beneath the first conductive trace. The first conductive trace is coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the first glue trough to the first conductive trace. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120168 | HUNTING SCENT RELEASING DEVICE - A hunting scent releasing device is disclosed including an upper housing, a lower housing, a threaded female post attached to one of the two housings, a threaded center post attached to the other housing, and a ring-shaped seal attached to one of the housings. The seal seals an interface between the upper housing and the lower housing when the device is in a sealed state. The threaded center post is configured to be threaded into the threaded female post, wherein an amount of engagement between the threaded female post and the threaded center post place the device in either the sealed state with the housings pressed against each other or in a scent releasing state with a gap between the housings. In the sealed state, the upper housing and the lower housing sealingly enclose an interior that contains a scent material deposited upon a scent releasing wad. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120169 | MOTION DECOY WITH BIAXIAL WING BEAT - A motion decoy having a body and wings in the form of a waterfowl provides a realistic biaxial wing beat motion. The wing beat motion simultaneously includes a flapping action and a rotation action. The flapping action can sweep through an obtuse angle, while at the same time the rotating action that changes the angle of incidence of the wings at different angular positions. The compound biaxial wing beat motion better replicates the motion of live waterfowl, especially during the “lighting” phase of flight. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120170 | TREHALOSE AND DEXTRAN-CONTAINING SOLUTION FOR TRANSPLANTING MAMMALIAN CELLS - The problem of the present invention is to provide a method for preserving mammalian cells over a long period of time using a solution for cell transplantation, capable of effectively suppressing cell death when the mammalian cells have been preserved, and the solution for cell transplantation. The present invention is characterized in that mammalian cells are preserved in a physiological aqueous solution for cell transplantation, comprising 2.0 to 6.0% (w/v) of trehalose, a derivative thereof, or a salt of trehalose or the derivative (a trehalose) and 4.0 to 7.0% (w/v) of dextran, a derivative thereof, or a salt of dextran or the derivative (a dextran). The effects of a trehalose and a dextran contained in the physiological aqueous solution for cell transplantation can suppress a decrease in the cell survival rate when mammalian cells are preserved for a long period of time (at least 14 days). | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120171 | ALPHA CONNEXIN C-TERMINAL (ACT) PEPTIDES FOR USE IN TRANSPLANT - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating or preventing macular degeneration in a subject. The disclosure also provides compositions and methods for preserving organs and tissues for transplantation, and for preventing cellular injury in organs or in subjects. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120172 | Cryopreservation device for biological material - A cryopreservation device for biological material comprises an outer tube ( | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120173 | Vessel Treatment Systems, Methods, and Kits - One aspect of the invention provides a vessel treatment system including: a housing defining at least one opening adapted and configured to receive an anatomical vessel; and a humidifier in communication with the housing, the humidifier adapted and configured to introduce humidity into the housing to prevent desiccation of the anatomical vessel. Another aspect of the invention provides a kit including: the vessel treatment system as described herein; and a passivation agent. Another aspect of the invention provides a method for preparing a vein graft. The method includes: applying a tissue passivation agent to a resected anatomical vessel; and placing the resected anatomical vessel in a humidified chamber while the tissue passivation agent cures. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120174 | IMPRINTED MULTI-LAYER BIOCIDAL PARTICLE STRUCTURE - A multi-layer biocidal structure includes a support. A structured bi-layer is located on or over the support. The bi-layer includes a first cured layer on or over the support and a second cured layer on or over the first cured layer on a side of the first cured layer opposite the support. The structured bi-layer has at least one depth greater than the thickness of the second layer. Multiple biocidal particles are located only in the second cured layer. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120175 | IMPRINTED PARTICLE STRUCTURE - A multi-layer biocidal structure includes a support and a structured bi-layer on or over the support. The structured bi-layer includes a first cured layer on or over the support and a second layer in a spatial relationship to the first cured layer on a side of the first cured layer opposite the support. The structured bi-layer has at least one depth greater than the thickness of the second layer. Multiple biocidal particles are located only in the second layer. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120176 | ANTIMICROBIAL FOAMS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Antimicrobial foams and methods of making same. The antimicrobial foams can include a polymeric foam having a wet-out time of at least 250 sec; and a coating comprising an antimicrobial material. The antimicrobial material can include a quaternary ammonium compound, and the antimicrobial material can be covalently bound to the foam. The antimicrobial foam can include at least 0.25 parts by weight of quarternary ammonium compound per 100 parts by dry weight of the foam. The method can include providing the polymeric foam and an antimicrobial material comprising a quaternary ammonium precursor. The method can further include combining the foam and the quaternary ammonium precursor to form a combination; and heating the combination to a temperature of at least 40° C. to form an antimicrobial foam comprising a quaternary ammonium compound covalently bound to the foam. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120177 | Agrochemical Formulations - A liquid herbicide composition is provided comprising at least an electrolytic agrochemical active; at least an alkyl N,N-dimethylamine N-oxide, and at least one (C | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120178 | MAKING IMPRINTED PARTICLE STRUCTURE - A method of making a multi-layer biocidal structure includes providing a support and locating a first curable layer on the support. A second layer is located on or over the first curable layer, the second layer having multiple biocidal particles located within the second layer. The first curable layer and the second layer are imprinted in a single step with an imprinting stamp having a structure with a depth greater than the thickness of the second layer. The first curable layer is cured to form a first cured layer with a second layer. The imprinting stamp is removed. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120179 | HERBICIDE COMBINATION CONTAINING PELARGONIC ACID AND DEFINED ALS INHIBITORS - The present invention relates to a herbicide combination comprising at least pelargonic acid and at least one ALS inhibitor selected from the group consisting of iodosulfuron-methyl, foramsulfuron, mesosulfuron-methyl, flazasulfuron, amidosulfuron, ethoxysulfuron and thiencarbazone-methyl. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120180 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING REPLANT DISEASES OF PERENNIAL CROPS - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating a broad set of syndromes collectively known as replant diseases or replant problems without harming the treated plant. The compositions and methods include fatty acids and combinations of fatty acids that are environmentally safe, yet highly effective at treating replant disease and its symptoms. The compositions and methods of the present invention do not result in the creation of toxic waste that requires special disposal. The compositions and methods of the present invention do not require buffer zones where no application can be made. The compositions and methods of the present invention do not require modification of fatty acids that decrease their effective pesticidal activity. The compositions and methods of the present invention do not result in phytotoxicity of growing plants. The compositions and methods of the present invention cause vigorous growth and reversal of symptoms of plants affected with replant disease, including faster development of productive spurs/stems and larger fruit. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120181 | PHYSICALLY AND CHEMICALLY STABLE AGRICHEMICAL FORMULATIONS - Physically and chemically stable agrochemical compositions comprising cyclodextrin and mesotrione. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120182 | PADDY RICE SEED TREATED BY HERBICIDAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WEED - Disclosed are a paddy rice seed treated by a herbicidal composition and a method for controlling weed which comprises sowing the above-mentioned paddy rice seed on a surface of a soil of a paddy field. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120183 | STABILIZED HYPOCHLOROUS ACID SOLUTION AND USE THEREOF - Disclosed is an antimicrobial solution comprising, consisting essentially of or consisting of (a) hypochlorous acid, (b) a divalent cation, (c) phosphate anion, and (d) water, as well as a process for its production. Also disclosed is a method of treating or preventing infection associated with abdominal surgery on a mammal, comprising use of the antimicrobial solution. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120184 | DOPED METAL OXIDE NANOPARTICLES OF AND USES THEREOF - Nanoparticle composites comprised of a metal oxide and ions of a metallic element included within a crystal lattice of said metal oxide are disclosed. Process of preparing the nanoparticle composites per se and incorporated in or on a substrate are also disclosed. Uses of the nanoparticle composites and of substrates incorporating same, particularly for reducing a formation of a load of a microorganism or of a biofilm, are also disclosed. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120185 | Antimicrobial and Antiviral Polymeric Materials - The present invention relates to an antimicrobial and antiviral polymeric drawn fiber and polymeric fiber-based materials comprising same, wherein the drawn fiber is a polymer fiber containing cuprous oxide particles dispersed therein, with particle size ranges from about 0.25 to about 0.65 micron. The invention also relates to processes for preparing the same. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120186 | ENHANCEMENT AND CONTROL OF SEED GERMINATION WITH COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A TRANSITION METAL CATALYST AND AN OXIDANT - The present application pertains to compositions for enhancing or controlling the germination of seeds. The compositions comprise i) a transition metal catalyst such as nanoparticulate catalyst bearing one or more transition metals, a carbon nanotube impregnated with Fe, Cu, Mo, Rh or Co, or a transition metal salt (FeSO | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120187 | Cartridge for foliar applications - The present invention describes a cartridge for its use in an apparatus for making a foliar liquid wherein the cartridge is prepackaged with a particulate matter consisting of beneficial microorganisms. The cartridge includes a seating means for retention of the particulate matter in an apparatus for aerating the particulate matter, and apertures permitting the passage of air through the cartridge. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120188 | Bacterial Fermentation Methods and Compositions - The present invention provides methods for the cultivation of the | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120189 | ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Disclosed are an antibacterial composition and a method for producing the same. An antibacterial composition of the present invention contains a biopolymer derived from | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120190 | ROLLER ARRANGEMENT COMPRISING A SCRAPER - A roller configuration for forming a flat, rolled-out, continuously conveyed dough strip includes at least one rotatably driven roller and a counter-body. A roller gap for conveying and rolling-out the strip of dough is provided between the roller and the counter-body. A scraper which includes a plate-shaped scraper body is tensioned or clamped on one side and is pressed against the roller in a tensioned manner with a scraper edge on the opposite side. The scraper body includes a bending region and the cross-sectional area of the scraper body in the bending region is smaller than in the region of the scraper edge. | 2016-05-05 |
| 20160120191 | Ready-To-Bake Gluten-Free Cookie Dough - A composition includes a gluten-free flour mixture constituting from 25% to 30% by weight of the composition, shortening from 10% to 20% by weight of the composition, sucrose from 21% to 35% by weight of the composition and water in less than 12% by weight of the composition. The gluten-free flour mixture includes less than 30% rice flour by weight of the composition, less than 2.5% potato starch by weight of the composition, and tapioca starch, corn starch or combinations of tapioca starch and corn starch. The composition has a water activity of less than 0.82. Methods of manufacturing the composition are also provided. | 2016-05-05 |
