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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7938075 | Automated seed detection and planting synchronization apparatus, method and system An automated seed detection and planting synchronization apparatus, method and system is disclosed. The invention includes a seed detection protocol configured to monitor a derived metric equated to timing of movement of a seed carried by a seed metering unit from a... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7938074 | Pressure sensing system for a planter A pressure sensing system for a seeding machine such as a planter to measure the down force on a planter row unit uses a wireless pressure sensor embedded in a load carrying wheel of the row unit. In a preferred embodiment, the pressure sensor is a passive piezoelec... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7908984 | Irrigation system and method for irrigating or fertilizing A watering apparatus comprising a storage container having a tubular section which is closed with an open-cell foam based on an aminoplast, and a method for watering or applying fertilizer. ... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7775169 | Access assembly between adjacent product storage tanks on a planting implement An access assembly leading to first and second storage tanks of a planting implement is provided. The access assembly includes a central ramp located between and fixed in relation to the first and second storage tanks, and an extended ramp having a forward end oppos... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7765944 | Grain drill with accurate metering of the rate of planting of seed The present invention is an improved grain drill and a method retrofitting a previously manufactured grain drill to provide accurate weight determination of seed in a seed hopper of the grain drill. A grain drill in accordance with the invention includes a frame hav... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7673572 | Custom planter and method of custom planting A method of planting test plots of different seeds in a field includes loading a multi-row planter with a first seed, and traversing the field and planting a test plot of the test plot of the first seed in a portion of the test field; automatically removing the firs... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7610867 | Folding access walkway for a planter A towed implement, such as a planter is provided with a folding platform allowing improved access to row units and seed tanks of the planter implement. The platform is movable or foldable to improve access to row units below the platform while providing access to se... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7591226 | Automatic path generation for tramlines An apparatus and method for generating and allowing the generation of tramline procedures while planting and/or subsequent agricultural operations is disclosed which benefits from the use of GPS systems. ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7578248 | Apparatus, system and method for remediation of contamination An apparatus, system and method for removing and treating contaminated materials on a bottom of a body of water and introducing growth packets to revitalize the treated bottom of the body of water. The structure may comprise a vessel with an open face. The vessel ma... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7578247 | Seed tank access assembly for planters An access assembly for an agricultural planter which includes a platform configured for connection to the agricultural planter, a railing which extends from the platform, and a gate pivotably connected to the railing and which extends from the platform. ... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7571688 | Integrated clutches for a seeding machine A seeding machine having a plurality of seed meters receiving rotary input from a common input shaft. First and second gearboxes respectively connect the common rotary input to individual seed meters. A flexible drive extends from the gearbox adjacent the common rot... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7523710 | Grain drill with accurate metering of the rate of planting of seed The present invention is an improved grain drill and a method retrofitting a previously manufactured grain drill to provide accurate weight determination of seed in a seed hopper of the grain drill. A grain drill in accordance with the invention includes a frame hav... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7497176 | Actuating device for a drive arrangement An actuating device for a drive arrangement having a drive transmission operatively connected to a metering structure where a clutch is mounted adjacent to drive transmission, an actuating device is positioned to selectively engage the clutch such that the rotationa... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7478603 | Seed meter monitoring system A detector is supported adjacent the seed cells within a seed meter housing and provides an indication of the presence or absence of seeds in the cells. A processor receives the seed presence indications and provides an operator readout to facilitate adjustments to ... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7478604 | Apparatus and process for improving fertility of a soil, to help detoxify hazardous chemicals in the soil, and to reduce erosion of the soil A process and apparatus improves the fertility of soil, helps detoxify hazardous chemicals in the soil, and reduces erosion of the soil. The system provides implantation apparatus for injecting or implanting water and earthworm cocoons in the soil. The depth at whic... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7472661 | Method of delivering plant seed material A method for delivering plant seed material to a target placement surface is described. The method comprises utilizing a core material and combining plant seed material with the core material to create a vector. A plurality of vectors are delivered to a target place... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7472663 | Planter seed tank access walkway A towed implement, such as a planter, is provided with an operator platform and ladder for mounting the platform. The platform may be supported on the implement frame, and extends from a position rear of the ground-engaging row units to a position immediately adjace... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7472662 | Vacuum pump for agricultural seeding equipment A vacuum pump for a seed planter includes a housing, an impeller rotated within the housing, and a motor or other drive. The housing has a central inlet and a circumferentially arranged outlet passage. The impeller vanes define air paths that are open to the outlet ... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7467591 | Planter with retractable access A towed implement, such as a planter is provided with a folding platform allowing easy access to upper regions of the implement. The platform may be provided in addition to a transverse platform or other upper walkway, such as for access to seed tanks in planters. T... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7448335 | Grain drill with accurate metering of the rate of planting of seed The present invention is an improved grain drill and a method retrofitting a previously manufactured grain drill to provide accurate weight determination of seed in a seed hopper of the grain drill. A grain drill in accordance with the invention includes a frame hav... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7430972 | Seed and fertilizer drill and method A drill (10) adapted to distribute at least one of seeds and solid fertilizer, the drill (10) comprising a support frame (12) supported by at least two rear wheels (16) aft thereof, a main reservoir (20) installed on a rear portion... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7428875 | Traceability of transgenic plant seeds in upstream and downstream processing The present invention relates to improved methods for increasing containment and traceability of transgenic seeds, both prior to harvest and post harvest. Disclosed are methods to produce and select a desirable plant cultivar for molecular farming characterized by b... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7412932 | Methods of managing timberland A method of managing timberland generally includes planting a first tree crop in first and second rows each having tree spacing between adjacent trees and a first row spacing between the first and second rows. The method further includes planting a first planting of... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7401562 | Emergency shutoff system and method A safety system is provided for an anhydrous ammonia nurse tank (4) pulled by a tractor (1) with a tool bar applicator (2). The system includes a safety valve (10), and a breakaway coupling or connector (12) along a flexible hose (... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7389641 | System for and method of operating a pressurized air source of a vehicular agricultural applicator A system configured to drive a fan of an agricultural applicator is provided. The fan is mounted on a wheeled chassis assembly propelled via a drive train by an engine in a forward direction of travel. The system includes a hydraulic pump mechanically driven by the ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387077 | Seed planter A seed planter has at least one rock shaft carrying a rank of planter assemblies. Each planter assembly includes a torsion joint assembly connected to the rock shaft, a planting equipment linkage connected to the torsion joint, a planting equipment yoke connected to... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7374030 | Actuating device for a drive arrangement An actuating device for a drive arrangement having a drive transmission operatively connected to a metering structure where a clutch is mounted adjacent to drive transmission, an actuating device is positioned to selectively engage the clutch such that the rotationa... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7374029 | Actuating device for a drive arrangement An actuating device for a drive arrangement having a drive transmission operatively connected to a metering structure where a clutch is mounted adjacent to drive transmission, an actuating device is positioned to selectively engage the clutch such that the rotationa... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7360494 | Apparatus for planter depth monitoring A seed planting assembly comprising a laterally extending support member and a planting unit including a planting frame supported by said support member. Said planting unit frame carries, a seed trench opening assembly operable to create a seed trench in a ground su... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360495 | Method for planter depth monitoring An improved method of monitoring penetration of a planting unit into a ground surface comprising engaging a planting unit with a ground surface wherein the planting unit has a planting unit frame and the planting unit frame is cooperatively engaged with a support me... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357087 | Grain drill with accurate metering of the rate of planting of seed The present invention is an improved grain drill and a method retrofitting a previously manufactured grain drill to provide accurate weight determination of seed in a seed hopper of the grain drill. A grain drill in accordance with the invention includes a frame hav... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353760 | System and method for distributing multiple materials from an agricultural vehicle A system and method for distributing multiple types of seed, fertilizer or other materials from an agricultural vehicle is disclosed. The system includes first and second sources holding the first and second materials, respectively, a plurality of distribution units... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347975 | Bead dispensing system A bead dispensing system is provided for delivering small amounts of substances onto substrates. The system can include, for example, a movable support structure having an array of spaced-apart projections depending from its lower side. An attraction source, such as... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7343230 | Method of operating an automated land maintenance vehicle A method of operating an automated land maintenance vehicle over a work area includes (a) determining a work regime by dividing the work area into regions; selecting at least one instruction for the vehicle to follow with respect to each region; providing data relat... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7337733 | Distance measuring device for planter A distance measuring device mounted to a planter used to plant crops. The distance measuring device has a cable extending between a first pulley and second pulley wherein the cable has at least one target. A sensor located adjacent the first pulley and connected to ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7311050 | Systems for the control and use of fluids and particles The configuration of a feedstock material is controlled by bringing it into contact with at least a first gas moving against it at a location with an area and thickness of the feedstock liquid that forms drops or fibers of a selected size. In one embodiment, drops o... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7273017 | Grain drill with accurate metering of the rate of planting of seed The present invention is an improved grain drill and a method retrofitting a previously manufactured grain drill to provide accurate weight determination of seed in a seed hopper of the grain drill. A grain drill in accordance with the invention includes a frame hav... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7270065 | Electronic pulsing of chemical with seed A system and method for electronically pulsing chemical with seed. The system and method incorporate a seed dispensing tube configured to dispense seeds, a granule tube configured to dispense chemical, an electrical valve configured to open so that chemical granules... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7261048 | Parallel link trailing arm for seeders A furrow opener apparatus includes a parallel link trailing arm having a rear link that is maintained substantially horizontal as the arm moves up and down. Front and rear furrow openers are attached to the rear link. A packer wheel arm is attached to the rear link ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7249391 | Grain drill depth adjustment tool An improved grain drill depth adjustment tool for changing the seeding depth of a John Deere® Model 750 Grain Drill or its equivalent. The improved grain drill depth adjustment tool capable of unlocking a locked grain drill depth adjustment plate, repositioning the... | 07/31/2007 |
