Automated high-throughput seed processing apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8943785
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12544731

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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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PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL INC7100 NW 62ND AVENUE PO BOX 1014 JOHNSTON IA 50131-1014

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blickhan, Roger Des Moines, US 1 15
Cadwell, Bruce E Johnston, US 7 53
Glaubitz, Joseph L Johnston, US 1 15
Goldsberry, David W Linden, US 1 15
Hartman, Michael E Des Moines, US 9 59
Hoeppner, Kent Dallas Center, US 1 15
Hunter, James L Littleton, US 42 709
Meyer, Timothy P Des Moines, US 14 207
Nickerson, Andrew S Gothenburg, US 9 310
Schroeder, Lyndon J Urbandale, US 11 399
Spicer, Mark Ankeny, US 9 82
Wilhelm, Timothy J Des Moines, US 4 161

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