公开(公告)号：US11698345B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US16625386

申请日：2018-06-19

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Wayne Brown ,  Michael Joseph Dayawon ,  David W. Finley ,  William Michael Fischer ,  Yang Ju Im ,  John Michael Jensen ,  Jeffrey Lawrence Kohne ,  Matthew J. Weis

IPC: G01N21/85 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N15/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/85 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2001/2873 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2021/8592 ,  G01N2035/0496

Abstract: A seed sampling system is provided comprising an automated seed loading assembly operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds or enable loading of individually stored seeds and an automated seed sampling assembly comprising at least one sampling module operable to remove tissue samples from one of the singulated seeds. The system also includes an automated seed transport assembly comprising at least one retention member operable to transfer the singulated seeds from at least one elevator unit of the seed loading assembly to the at least one sampling module of the seed sampling assembly. In connection therewith, the at least one sampling module includes multiple sampling locations, each associated with a sampler, where the at least one sampling module is operable to remove tissue samples from seeds at one of sampling locations while another one of the sampling locations is cleaned to remove residual seed tissue therefrom.

公开(公告)号：US10705102B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US14685047

申请日：2015-04-13

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  David W. Finley ,  William M. Fischer ,  John M. Jensen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

IPC: A01C1/00 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G01N33/50 ,  G01N1/20 ,  G01N1/28 ,  A01C1/02 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/00

Abstract: A seed sampling system is provided having an automated seed loading assembly including a seed bin and being operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds within the seed bin. The system also includes an automated seed sampling assembly operable to remove tissue samples from the singulated seeds, and an automated seed transport assembly operable to transfer the singulated seeds from the seed loading assembly to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly includes multiple retention members. Each of the retention members is movable relative to the seed loading assembly and to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly is operable to position one of the multiple retention members adjacent to the seed loading assembly for engaging one of the singulated seeds, while positioning another of the retention members adjacent to the seed sampling assembly for presenting another of the singulated seeds to the seed sampling assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20170196161A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-13

申请号：US15411531

申请日：2017-01-20

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Cargill ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: A01C1/02 ,  G01N15/14 ,  G01N1/04 ,  C12Q1/68 ,  G01N1/28

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: An automated method for analyzing seeds generally includes collecting image data from individual seeds using a seed sampling system, determining at least one characteristic of each of the individual seeds based on the collected image data, and removing tissue from each of the individual seeds using the seed sampling system. The method also includes, prior to removing the tissue sample from each of the individual seeds, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the seed sampling system based on the at least one characteristic of the seed from which the tissue is to be removed to thereby allow for generally consistent removal of tissue from each of the individual seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic.

公开(公告)号：US20150241322A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14635738

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Cargill ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: G01N1/28 ,  A01C1/02 ,  A01C1/00

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: An automated method for analyzing seeds generally includes collecting image data from individual seeds using a seed sampling system, determining at least one characteristic of each of the individual seeds based on the collected image data, and removing tissue from each of the individual seeds using the seed sampling system. The method also includes, prior to removing the tissue sample from each of the individual seeds, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the seed sampling system based on the at least one characteristic of the seed from which the tissue is to be removed to thereby allow for generally consistent removal of tissue from each of the individual seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic.

Abstract translation: 用于分析种子的自动化方法通常包括使用种子采样系统从个体种子收集图像数据，基于收集的图像数据确定每个个体的至少一个特征，以及使用种子从每个个体种子中移除组织 抽样系统 该方法还包括在从每个个体种子去除组织样本之前，基于要从其中去除组织的种子的至少一个特征来调整种子采样系统的至少一个操作参数，从而允许 用于从每个单独种子中大体一致地去除组织。 在一些方面，所述方法还包括分析从种子中去除的组织存在或不存在至少一种特征，以及基于存在或不存在至少一种特征来选择种子。

公开(公告)号：US08997398B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-07

申请号：US13897024

申请日：2013-05-17

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Koestel ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: A01C1/00 ,  A01H1/00 ,  G01N1/28 ,  A01C1/02 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N15/14 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N15/00

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: An automated method for analyzing seeds generally includes collecting image data from individual seeds using a seed sampling system, determining at least one characteristic of each of the individual seeds based on the collected image data, and removing tissue from each of the individual seeds using the seed sampling system. The method also includes, prior to removing the tissue sample from each of the individual seeds, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the seed sampling system based on the at least one characteristic of the seed from which the tissue is to be removed to thereby allow for generally consistent removal of tissue from each of the individual seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic.

Abstract translation: 用于分析种子的自动化方法通常包括使用种子采样系统从个体种子收集图像数据，基于收集的图像数据确定每个个体的至少一个特征，以及使用种子从每个个体种子中移除组织 抽样系统 该方法还包括在从每个个体种子去除组织样本之前，基于要从其中去除组织的种子的至少一个特征来调整种子采样系统的至少一个操作参数，从而允许 用于从每个单独种子中大体一致地去除组织。 在一些方面，所述方法还包括分析从种子中去除的组织存在或不存在至少一种特征，以及基于存在或不存在至少一种特征来选择种子。

公开(公告)号：US10542661B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-28

申请号：US15411531

申请日：2017-01-20

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Cargill ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: A01C1/02 ,  A01C1/00 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N15/14 ,  G01N1/28 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N15/00

Abstract: An automated method for analyzing seeds generally includes collecting image data from individual seeds using a seed sampling system, determining at least one characteristic of each of the individual seeds based on the collected image data, and removing tissue from each of the individual seeds using the seed sampling system. The method also includes, prior to removing the tissue sample from each of the individual seeds, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the seed sampling system based on the at least one characteristic of the seed from which the tissue is to be removed to thereby allow for generally consistent removal of tissue from each of the individual seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic.

公开(公告)号：US20160339481A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15229321

申请日：2016-08-05

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  David W. Finley ,  Elias J. Yannakakis

IPC: B07C5/342 ,  B07C3/02

CPC classification number: B07C5/3425 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B07C2501/009 ,  G06F17/00

Abstract: In various embodiments, a small object sorting system includes an object tray cart docking station configured to dock an object tray cart here within. The system additionally includes an automated tray removal and positioning subsystem configured to remove an object tray from the object tray cart, selectively position the tray such that selected small objects can be extracted therefrom, and replace the object tray into the object tray cart. Furthermore, the system includes an automated collection assembly positioning subsystem configured to selectively position a collection assembly such that the selected extracted small objects can be deposited into selected object receptacles, and an automated object extraction subsystem configured to extract the selected small objects and deposit each extracted small object into the selected object receptacles.

公开(公告)号：US11357159B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-14

申请号：US16773248

申请日：2020-01-27

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Cargill ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: A01C1/02 ,  A01C1/00 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N15/14 ,  G01N1/28 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N15/00

Abstract: An automated method for operating an automated seed sampling system having a seed loading station, a seed transport subsystem, and a seed sampling station generally includes sensing whether individual seeds are successfully isolated from a bulk of seeds at the seed loading station, and sensing whether the isolated seeds are properly positioned by the seed transport subsystem adjacent the seed sampling station in preparation for removing tissue from the isolated seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic.

公开(公告)号：US09551636B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-24

申请号：US14635738

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Lee Yannakakis ,  Andrew M. Singleton ,  Angela R. Cargill ,  David W. Finley ,  Brian J. Forinash ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  Sam R. Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce J. Schnicker ,  Jason K. Bull

IPC: A01C1/00 ,  G01N1/28 ,  A01C1/02 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N15/14 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N15/00

CPC classification number: A01C1/025 ,  A01C1/00 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N15/1459 ,  G01N15/1463 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01N2015/0019 ,  G01N2015/149 ,  G01N2015/1497

Abstract: An automated method for analyzing seeds generally includes collecting image data from individual seeds using a seed sampling system, determining at least one characteristic of each of the individual seeds based on the collected image data, and removing tissue from each of the individual seeds using the seed sampling system. The method also includes, prior to removing the tissue sample from each of the individual seeds, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the seed sampling system based on the at least one characteristic of the seed from which the tissue is to be removed to thereby allow for generally consistent removal of tissue from each of the individual seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic.

Abstract translation: 用于分析种子的自动化方法通常包括使用种子采样系统从个体种子收集图像数据，基于收集的图像数据确定每个个体的至少一个特征，以及使用种子从每个个体种子中移除组织 抽样系统 该方法还包括在从每个个体种子去除组织样本之前，基于要从其中去除组织的种子的至少一个特征来调整种子采样系统的至少一个操作参数，从而允许 用于从每个单独种子中大体一致地去除组织。 在一些方面，所述方法还包括分析从种子中去除的组织存在或不存在至少一种特征，以及基于存在或不存在至少一种特征来选择种子。

公开(公告)号：US20150355205A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14685047

申请日：2015-04-13

Applicant: Monsanto Technology LLC

Inventor： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  Allen N. Ondes ,  David W. Finley ,  William M. Fischer ,  John M. Jensen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather M. Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

IPC: G01N35/00 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/20 ,  G01N33/50 ,  G01N1/28 ,  A01C1/00 ,  G01N33/00

CPC classification number: G01N35/00584 ,  A01C1/00 ,  A01C1/025 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/20 ,  G01N1/286 ,  G01N33/0098 ,  G01N33/5097 ,  G01N2001/002

Abstract: A seed sampling system is provided having an automated seed loading assembly including a seed bin and being operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds within the seed bin. The system also includes an automated seed sampling assembly operable to remove tissue samples from the singulated seeds, and an automated seed transport assembly operable to transfer the singulated seeds from the seed loading assembly to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly includes multiple retention members. Each of the retention members is movable relative to the seed loading assembly and to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly is operable to position one of the multiple retention members adjacent to the seed loading assembly for engaging one of the singulated seeds, while positioning another of the retention members adjacent to the seed sampling assembly for presenting another of the singulated seeds to the seed sampling assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供种子采样系统，其具有包括种子仓的自动种子加载组件，并且可操作以从种子仓内的多个种子中分离种子。 该系统还包括可操作以从单个种子中去除组织样本的自动种子取样组件，以及可操作以将单种化种子从种子装载组件转移到种子采样组件的自动种子运输组件。 种子运输组件包括多个保持构件。 每个保持构件可相对于种子装载组件和种子取样组件移动。 种子运输组件可操作以将多个保持构件中的一个定位成与种子装载组件相邻以接合单个种子之一，同时将另一个保持构件定位成与种子取样组件相邻，以将另一个单个种子呈现到 种子采样总成。