Plant growing system and methods of using the same
US-11154015-B2 · Oct 26, 2021 · US
Encapsulated seed
US2025057070A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2025057070-A1 |
| Application number | US-202318450751-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Priority date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Publication date | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Grant date | — |
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An encapsulated seed comprises a seed. A shell is coupled to the seed. The shell comprises a binder for orienting the seed in a desired position relative to the shell. The shell may further comprise a fertilizer for providing aid to the seed. The shell may also comprise an alignment feature.
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1 . An encapsulated seed comprising: a seed; a shell coupled to the seed, the shell comprising: a binder for orienting the seed in a desired position relative to the shell; a fertilizer for providing aid to the seed; and an alignment feature. 2 . The encapsulated seed of claim 1 , wherein the alignment feature comprises a complementary shape with an interior shape of a cartridge configured for holding the encapsulated seed in the desired orientation relative to a surface until the encapsulated seed is planted in the surface. 3 . The encapsulated seed of claim 1 , wherein the alignment feature comprises an aperture that is complementary to a protrusion from a piston of an encapsulated seed planter, the piston configured to push the encapsulated seed into a surface by aligning the protrusion with the aperture. 4 . The encapsulated seed of claim 1 , wherein the shell comprises a shape with a point that points towards a surface, the point configured to aid in pushing the encapsulated seed into the surface. 5 . The encapsulated seed of claim 1 , wherein the shell comprises a shape with a narrow end that points towards a surface, the narrow end configured to aid in pushing the encapsulated seed into the surface. 6 . The encapsulated seed of claim 1 , wherein the shell comprises a cylindrical shape configured to aid in orienting the seed in the desired position relative to the shell. 7 . The encapsulated seed of claim 1 , wherein the seed comprises a corn seed. 8 . The encapsulated seed of claim 1 , further comprising a chemical configured to enable seed germination and early plant growth. 9 .- 20 . (canceled)
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- What does patent US2025057070A1 cover?
- An encapsulated seed comprises a seed. A shell is coupled to the seed. The shell comprises a binder for orienting the seed in a desired position relative to the shell. The shell may further comprise a fertilizer for providing aid to the seed. The shell may also comprise an alignment feature.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Deere & Co
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- Primary CPC classification A01C1/06. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu Feb 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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