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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7350343 | System for automatically steering a utility vehicle A system for automatically steering a utility vehicle having an operating implement. The system comprises a controller that is in communication with a scanning sensor. The controller receives an output signal from the scanning sensor and generates a steering signal ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7293399 | High pressure foliage remover A system for performing several functions in caring for crops such as vines grown in rows uses a high pressure water jet to selectively prune, thin shoots and remove leaves from growing crops. Water jet size, pressure, movement and position relative to the crops are... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7263210 | Method and system for volume-specific treatment of ground and plants The invention relates to a method and system for volume-specific treatment of ground and plants as required. The aim of the invention is to improve a method and system as above, such that the distribution of plants is scanned with complete spatial coverage and the t... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7258261 | Nail gun extension and actuating apparatus A nail gun extension and actuating apparatus includes an elongated pole that has a bottom end and a top end. A coupler is attached to the pole and is positioned adjacent to the top end. The coupler is configured to releasably secure a nail gun to the pole so that a ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7249438 | Electromotive eradication of moss A method of controlling the growth of moss includes applying to the moss an aqueous solution including silver nitrate at a rate of about one fluid ounce per six square inches of moss. ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7243459 | Method of cultivation and components for use therewith A method and components for cultivation of plant materials. The components include enhanced berms, a confined irrigation/fertigation system, field and plant sensors, a plant support system, overcovering structure and a protective collar. Each of these components use... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7197469 | Method for allocating limited component supply and capacity to optimize production scheduling A method and system for resource rationing which employs decision rules for the optimal allocation of supply and capacity over time that satisfy two key requirements (a) being consistent with accepted operational objectives (e.g. low inventory, short lead times, pri... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7162833 | Hillside farming module and system A network of modules is provided that maximizes agricultural land usage. Each module includes a water collection structure supported above agricultural land. The water collection structure may include a mechanism for distributing photonic energy to plants growing on... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7121040 | Combination foliage compaction and treatment method and apparatus Method and apparatus for applying liquids to foliage with a roller and adjustable spray nozzle apparatus. A large heavy roller is pulled or pushed across a field of plants, thereby forcing the plants very close to the ground. A height adjustable applicator nozzle di... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7069147 | Airborne based monitoring A weather monitoring and prediction system that uses a fleet of aircraft to obtain data. Each aircraft has a local air data system that facilitates the measurement, recordation, and transmittal of local atmospheric data such as barometric pressure, and the correspon... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7032369 | Crop thinning apparatus and method A method and apparatus for mechanically thinning crops, particularly those planted in rows. One or more crop thinning units are connected to the back of a tractor or other vehicle. Each of the units has the ability to sense plants and activate an arm which has a bla... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6963808 | Methods and apparatus for using water use signatures in improving water use efficiency The present invention provides systems and methods that identify a flow anomaly to an operator or other person by: executing a first device of a plurality of water using devices; receiving flow data on a quantity of water used by the first device during a time perio... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6937937 | Airborne based monitoring A weather monitoring and prediction system that uses a fleet of aircraft to obtain data. Each aircraft has a local air data system that facilitates the measurement, recordation, and transmittal of local atmospheric data such as barometric pressure, and the correspon... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6901695 | Tree limb cutting and trimming tool An electrically driven router is mounted in a top portion of an elongated rod. An electrical cord is juxtaposed along the length of the rod and is electrically connected to the router at a top portion of the rod and at a lower portion of the rod to a source of elect... | 06/07/2005 |
| 5983966 | Self-propelled tree pruning apparatus A self-propelled tree pruning apparatus having a cutting tool with helical edges, such as a milling head. The pruning apparatus is comprised of a frame, at least one pair of driven wheels rotatably attached to the frame, a pair of hugger wheels rotatably ... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5867935 | Superheated steam delivering apparatus and agricultural methods therewith An apparatus is provided useful for agricultural applications, such as a selective delivery of superheated steam adjacent to leaves of plants such as grape vines in order to defoliate basal leaves and to kill localized insect pests. The apparatus includes... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5737908 | Cutting machine particularly for use in the pruning or prepruning of trellised vines A pre-pruning machine for trellised vines comprises a cutting module featuring superimposed tools each consisting of a cage and a cutting organ, and a feeding module consisting of superimposed feeding discs, it being possible to swivel the supports holdin... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5438793 | Tree climbing device A device for climbing a vertical member such as a tree and pole, has an upper engagement member and a lower engagement member which can be opened or closed to respectively engage an upper and lower portion of the vertical member. At least one extension/re... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5301459 | Tree climbing device The present invention relates to a device for climbing up trees and for maintenance of trees having trunks which do not branch out but rather have a single stem, such as palm trees or coconut trees.... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5054232 | Row crop blocking method and apparatus The invention comprises a method and apparatus in which a depending vacuum housing (10) is attached to as vacuum header (12) and includes a lower open end (16) spaced above the ground line. A sensing means (32) is located at the bottom of the housing to l... | 10/08/1991 |
| 4761944 | Bush trimming catcher A bush timming catcher is designed to be positioned around a bush and to catch trimmings cut from the limbs of the bush. The catcher eliminates the difficulty of picking trimmings out of volcanic rock, wood chips, stone and other ground covers. The catche... | 08/09/1988 |
| 4573310 | Horticultural aid A horticultural aid, particularly for topiary work, has a pair of frame members, each having an open side, with the open sides facing one another, mounted on a support bar for limited movement toward and away from one another. The frames have elastic nett... | 03/04/1986 |
| 4527603 | Automatic lopping machine An automatic lopping machine comprises a main body including a drive unit, a chain saw and a plurality of drive wheels each rotatable in a plane inclined relative to the trunk of a standing tree, and an auxiliary unit including a plurality of idle wheels ... | 07/09/1985 |
| 4322910 | Cryogenic defoliation In the agriculture of various crops, required weeding or defoliation is commonly achieved by the application of chemicals or by flaming. Health and environmental hazards limit the number of chemicals which can be used. Chemicals are slow acting and can be... | 04/06/1982 |
| 4231185 | Foliage guide A foliage guide for holding in alignment several pieces of stem supported foliage for floral processing such as trimming. The guide comprises a wood base formed with a handle. The base supports two sets of spaced posts which serve as an alignment guide fo... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4206569 | Weed sprayer A tractor is equipped with a tool bar to which are attached a plurality of cultivators. Sensors are fixed by means of clamps and shanks located over the drill of the planted crop in such a manner that weeds growing above the height of the crop are detecte... | 06/10/1980 |
| 4092800 | Vegetation control Microwave transmitters generate electromagnetic energy at a desired frequency in the range of from 300 MHz to 300 GHz. Energy derived from the microwave transmitters is coupled into a waveguide for transmission to an energy radiator coupled to the wavegui... | 06/06/1978 |
| 4058956 | Vegetation clipping catcher A vegetation clipping catcher for receiving clippings is herein disclosed. Which vegetation clipping catcher includes a support rail and a plurality of rings slideably mounted on the support rail. A rib is respectively connected to each of the slideable r... | 11/22/1977 |
| 4033416 | Blade means for row crop thinning machine A cutting blade is carried on a shaft rotatable about an axis positioned adjacent a row crop. The blade extends across the longitudinal centerline of the row and cuts plants as the machine moves forward until a sensing means registering on forwardly posit... | 07/05/1977 |
| 4015366 | Highly automated agricultural production system The present invention provides a highly automated agricultural production system which comprises, as essential components: 1. A sensing subsystem comprising direct and indirect sensing means in an agricultural production area. The direct sensing means are gene... | 04/05/1977 |
| 3959924 | Automatic spot sprayer Apparatus for treating plants, such as weeds with an herbicide, which plants have grown to at least a predetermined height, including a sensor comprising an adjustable, electrically conductive probe arm adapted to contact such plants coupled to electrical... | 06/01/1976 |
