公开(公告)号：US20170297710A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15513232

申请日：2015-09-21

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Rimon ARIELI

IPC: B64D1/18 ,  B05B7/14

CPC classification number: B64D1/18 ,  B05B7/1459

Abstract: A diffuser for distributing spray or insects from an aircraft is mounted on an aircraft and comprises a distribution tube connected to an insect source at a first end and open to the outside at a second end for distribution of the insects. A nozzle surrounds the second end and a tube cover surrounds the second end within the nozzle. The tube cover has an aerofoil, or wing-shaped, cross section. The nozzle shape sets up an air transition volume between the aircraft and ambient air designed for a maximum wind shear over any cubic centimeter volume within the air transition volume to be less than 60 km/h, and therefore allowing distribution of insects such as mosquitoes from the aircraft without damage, or allowing aerosols to be spread as large droplets.

公开(公告)号：US20240074407A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-07

申请号：US18388889

申请日：2023-11-13

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Ralph BRESLAUER

IPC: A01K1/08 ,  A01M1/02 ,  A01M1/10 ,  B60P3/04 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D1/00 ,  G01C21/00 ,  G01C21/34

CPC classification number: A01K1/08 ,  A01M1/026 ,  A01M1/106 ,  B60P3/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64D1/00 ,  G01C21/005 ,  G01C21/3407 ,  G01C21/3453 ,  B64U2101/00 ,  Y02A50/30

Abstract: A method and system for preparing a distribution program for insects comprises obtaining distribution data of a wild population of insects; obtaining distribution parameters including distribution resolution levels of at least one available distribution vehicle; generating a population density map at a resolution level consistent with the distribution resolution level of the vehicle; generating a release map by modifying the population density map in accordance with the distribution parameters; and generating a path using the release map, the path defining dosages of insects to be released at respective locations along the path.

公开(公告)号：US20230389514A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-07

申请号：US18032371

申请日：2021-10-18

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Dor ELYAHU COHEN

IPC: A01K1/08 ,  B64D1/02

CPC classification number: A01K1/08 ,  B64D1/02

Abstract: An insect distribution device to be carried by drone to distribute insects from the air, comprises a source of passive cooling; an insect chamber; one or more insect containers in said insect chamber; and a release point. The source of passive cooling is in thermal contact with the insect chamber to keep the insect container below a predetermined temperature to keep said insects passive during storage. The device is designed to feed the insect containers in turn to the release point for aerial release.

公开(公告)号：US11785926B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-17

申请号：US17067694

申请日：2020-10-11

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan Lepek ,  Tamir Nave ,  Yoram Fleischmann ,  Rom Eisenberg ,  Baruch E. Karlin ,  Itamar Tirosh

IPC: A01K67/033 ,  A01K1/03 ,  A01M1/02 ,  A01M1/22 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G05B17/00 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G06V10/764 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V20/69 ,  G06V40/10 ,  A01K29/00 ,  G06N3/045

CPC classification number: A01K67/033 ,  A01K1/03 ,  A01M1/026 ,  A01M1/223 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G05B17/00 ,  G06N3/045 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G06V10/764 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V20/698 ,  G06V40/10

Abstract: Method and apparatus for mechanical sex-sorting of mosquitoes by extracting a class of mosquitoes from unsorted mosquitoes comprises obtaining unsorted mosquitoes, obtaining images of individual mosquitoes in a stationary phase, electronically classifying the individuals from the images into male mosquitoes and/or female mosquitoes, and possibly also unclassified objects; obtaining co-ordinates of individuals of at least one of the male mosquito and female mosquito classifications, and using a robot arm to reach an individual identified by the obtained coordinates to store or remove the individuals, thereby to provide sex-sorted mosquitoes.

公开(公告)号：US11142317B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-12

申请号：US15513232

申请日：2015-09-21

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan Lepek ,  Rimon Arieli

IPC: B64D1/18 ,  B05B7/14

Abstract: A diffuser for distributing spray or insects from an aircraft is mounted on an aircraft and comprises a distribution tube connected to an insect source at a first end and open to the outside at a second end for distribution of the insects. A nozzle surrounds the second end and a tube cover surrounds the second end within the nozzle. The tube cover has an aerofoil, or wing-shaped, cross section. The nozzle shape sets up an air transition volume between the aircraft and ambient air designed for a maximum wind shear over any cubic centimeter volume within the air transition volume to be less than 60 km/h, and therefore allowing distribution of insects such as mosquitoes from the aircraft without damage, or allowing aerosols to be spread as large droplets.

公开(公告)号：US20190082650A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16082306

申请日：2017-03-09

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Ralph BRESLAUER

IPC: A01K1/08 ,  A01M1/02 ,  A01M1/10 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B60P3/04 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G01C21/00

Abstract: A method and system for preparing a distribution program for insects comprises obtaining distribution data of a wild population of insects; obtaining distribution parameters including distribution resolution levels of at least one available distribution vehicle; generating a population density map at a resolution level consistent with the distribution resolution level of the vehicle; generating a release map by modifying the population density map in accordance with the distribution parameters; and generating a path using the release map, the path defining dosages of insects to be released at respective locations along the path.

公开(公告)号：US20180332817A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-22

申请号：US15532124

申请日：2015-12-03

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Omer EINAV ,  Doron SHABANOV ,  Arie LEVY ,  Rom EISENBERG ,  Yoram FLEISCHIMANN

IPC: A01K1/03

CPC classification number: A01K1/03 ,  A01K67/033 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/16

Abstract: A fragile substance storage transportation and release device comprises a frame for inserting cartridges to hold the fragile substance; a propulsion unit for propelling the fragile substance out of successive cartridges, cartridge by cartridge; and an opening mechanism for opening each cartridge one by one in coordination with a propulsion mechanism. The device is useful for distribution of fragile insects such as mosquitoes and there is a mechanism for automatic collection of insects from pupae.

公开(公告)号：US20170267346A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15531498

申请日：2015-12-03

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Rimon ARIELI

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/10 ,  A01K67/033

CPC classification number: A01K1/03 ,  A01K67/033 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/12 ,  B64D1/16

Abstract: A diffuser for distributing insects such as mosquitoes from an aircraft, comprises a distribution tube connected to an insect source at a first end and open to the outside at a second end in a direction away from that of travel of the aircraft, for distribution of the insects; and a profile surrounding the second end, the profile being shaped to define a steadily changing airspeed. The pipe may be aligned with airflow at the point of exit of the pipe and protection may be provided around or just upstream of the exit to provide a point of minimal air velocity at the exit, the exit being the point of release of the insects.