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Automated high-throughput seed processing apparatus
US8943785B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8943785-B2 |
| Application number | US-54473109-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | Aug 20, 2009 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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An apparatus and method for automated high-throughput processing seed requests or orders includes an autonomous single seed counter and packager which operates by pre-programmed criteria. Optional features can include a thresher, a spiral separator, and a label applicator. A conveyance path, controlled automatically, can move the seed to appropriate and desired stations during the processing while maintaining segregation from subsequent seed being processed. Validation of the seed request matching the sample requested occurs prior to processing and information about the seed to process or having been processed can be derived and stored for further use.
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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for automated processing of sets of seed for use in plant breeding programs, the apparatus comprising: an identification system configured to match identification information associated with previously harvested seed with a seed request order; a single seed counting system configured to autonomously quantify sets of seed to fill the seed request order, wherein the single seed counting system comprises a seed receiving port and a seed counter s…
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- An apparatus and method for automated high-throughput processing seed requests or orders includes an autonomous single seed counter and packager which operates by pre-programmed criteria. Optional features can include a thresher, a spiral separator, and a label applicator. A conveyance path, controlled automatically, can move the seed to appropriate and desired stations during the processing wh…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Blickhan Roger, Cadwell Bruce E, Glaubitz Joseph L, and 10 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A01F12/50. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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