公开(公告)号：US08807235B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13309214

申请日：2011-12-01

申请人： James R. Leist ,  Howard Duzan

发明人： James R. Leist ,  Howard Duzan

IPC分类号： A01B5/00 ,  A01B49/02 ,  A01B77/00

CPC分类号： A01B77/00 ,  Y02A40/294

摘要： Soil treating systems and shearing assemblies for use in forestry operations are described. Embodiments of soil treating systems include a movement assembly having a front end and a back end, a shearing assembly mounted on the front end of the movement assembly, and leveling assembly mounted on the back end of the movement assembly. In some embodiments shearing assemblies are inverted V-type shearing assemblies. Further aspects described are directed towards methods for using soil treating systems and shearing assemblies for preparing land for interplanting an energy crop with a primary crop.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于林业作业的土壤处理系统和剪切组件。 土壤处理系统的实施例包括具有前端和后端的移动组件，安装在移动组件的前端上的剪切组件以及安装在移动组件的后端的调平组件。 在一些实施例中，剪切组件是倒V形剪切组件。 所描述的另外的方面涉及使用土壤处理系统和剪切组件来制备用于将能量作物与初级作物相互插入的土地的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07412932B1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-19

申请号：US11691157

申请日：2007-03-26

申请人： Fred H Bigelow ,  Howard Duzan ,  Venkatesh H Kumar ,  Robert H Lowery

发明人： Fred H Bigelow ,  Howard Duzan ,  Venkatesh H Kumar ,  Robert H Lowery

IPC分类号： A01C11/00 ,  A01G23/02

CPC分类号： A01G23/00 ,  Y02A40/294 ,  Y10S111/90 ,  Y10S111/906 ,  Y10S111/923

摘要： A method of managing timberland generally includes planting a first tree crop in first and second rows each having tree spacing between adjacent trees and a first row spacing between the first and second rows. The method further includes planting a first planting of a first energy crop in the first row spacing. The method further includes planting a second tree crop in a third row having tree spacing between adjacent trees and a second row spacing between the second and third rows, wherein the second row spacing is different from the first row spacing. The method further includes planting a first planting of a second energy crop in the second row spacing.

摘要翻译： 管理林地的方法通常包括在第一行和第二行中种植第一棵树作物，每行具有相邻树之间的树间距，并且在第一行和第二行之间具有第一行间隔。 该方法还包括以第一行间隔种植第一能量作物的第一次种植。 该方法还包括在相邻树之间具有树间隔的第三行中种植第二棵树作物，并且在第二行和第三行之间插入第二行间距，其中第二行间隔与第一行间隔不同。 该方法还包括以第二行间隔种植第二能量作物的第一次种植。

公开(公告)号：US20080236463A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11691140

申请日：2007-03-26

申请人： Fred H. Bigelow ,  Howard Duzan ,  Venkatesh H. Kumar ,  Robert F. Lowery

发明人： Fred H. Bigelow ,  Howard Duzan ,  Venkatesh H. Kumar ,  Robert F. Lowery

IPC分类号： A01C15/00

CPC分类号： A01G23/00 ,  Y02A40/294 ,  Y02P60/214 ,  Y10S111/923

摘要： A method of managing timberland generally includes planting a softwood tree crop in first and second rows, wherein the tree crop has a tree spacing between adjacent trees and a row spacing between the first and second rows. The method further includes planting an energy crop in the row spacing, wherein the energy crop is a regenerating lignocellulosic energy crop. The method further includes periodically harvesting the energy crop for a predetermined number of harvests.

摘要翻译： 管理林地的方法通常包括在第一行和第二行中种植软木树作物，其中，树木作物在相邻树之间具有树间距，并且在第一行和第二行之间具有行间距。 该方法还包括以行间距种植能量作物，其中能量作物是再生的木质纤维素能量作物。 该方法还包括定期收获能量作物以达到预定数量的收获。

公开(公告)号：US08833280B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13309180

申请日：2011-12-01

申请人： James R. Leist ,  Howard Duzan

发明人： James R. Leist ,  Howard Duzan

IPC分类号： A01G23/02 ,  A01C21/00

CPC分类号： A01C21/00 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B79/00 ,  Y02A40/294 ,  Y10S111/90 ,  Y10S111/923

摘要： In methods according to some embodiments of the present disclosure for interplanting a primary crop and an energy crop, the present disclosure includes methods for preparing a plantation site for planting the energy crop. Plantation sites according to the disclosure may include a primary crop planted in a first row and in a second row, the first row being separated by an intermediate row. The intermediate row is divided into a center portion and two side portions (a first side portion and a second side portion). Methods according to embodiments of the disclosure include the steps of lifting a soil and plantation debris mixture from the intermediate area, redepositing a soil component of the soil and plantation debris mixture primarily into the center portion, and redepositing a plantation debris component of the soil and plantation debris mixture primarily into at least one of the two side portions.

摘要翻译： 在根据本公开的一些实施例的用于插入主要作物和能量作物的方法中，本公开包括用于准备用于种植能量作物的种植园的方法。 根据本公开的种植园地可以包括种植在第一排和第二排中的主要作物，第一排由中间排分隔开。 中间列分为中心部分和两个侧部分（第一侧部分和第二侧部分）。 根据本公开实施例的方法包括以下步骤：从中间区域提起土壤和种植园碎屑混合物，将土壤的土壤成分和种植园碎片混合物主要沉积到中心部分中，以及重新沉积土壤的种植园碎片组分， 种植碎片混合物主要进入两个侧部中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US08250843B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12750958

申请日：2010-03-31

申请人： Robert G. Campbell ,  Howard Duzan ,  James R. Leist

发明人： Robert G. Campbell ,  Howard Duzan ,  James R. Leist

IPC分类号： A01D39/00 ,  A01D43/02 ,  A01D75/00

CPC分类号： A01D41/14 ,  A01D43/006 ,  A01F15/04 ,  A01F15/07

摘要： A combination biomass harvester and baler, in some embodiments, can include a self-propelled vehicle base, an engine compartment, a fuel and radiator compartment, a movement mechanism operably connected to the self-propelled vehicle base, a cutting head assembly, a transfer assembly, and a baler assembly. The baler assembly may be configured to consolidate the biomass into one or more bales. A bale carrying platform is provided to store the bales while the combination biomass harvester and baler continues to move.

摘要翻译： 在一些实施例中，组合式生物质收获机和打捆机可以包括自推进车辆基座，发动机舱，燃料和散热器隔室，可操作地连接到自推进车辆底座的移动机构，切割头组件，转移 组装和打捆机组件。 打捆机组件可以被配置成将生物质固结成一个或多个捆包。 提供捆包承载平台以储存捆包，而组合生物质收割机和打捆机继续移动。

公开(公告)号：US20110239607A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12750958

申请日：2010-03-31

申请人： Robert G. Campbell ,  Howard Duzan ,  James R. Leist

发明人： Robert G. Campbell ,  Howard Duzan ,  James R. Leist

IPC分类号： A01D43/00 ,  A01D43/06 ,  A01F15/00 ,  A01D59/00

CPC分类号： A01D41/14 ,  A01D43/006 ,  A01F15/04 ,  A01F15/07

摘要： The present disclosure relates to a combination biomass harvester and baler. In some embodiments, the combination biomass harvest and baler includes a self-propelled vehicle base, an engine compartment, a fuel and radiator compartment, a movement mechanism operably connected to the self-propelled vehicle base, a cutting head assembly, a transfer assembly, and a baler assembly. The baler assembly may be configured to consolidate the biomass into one or more bales. A bale carrying platform is provided to store the bales while the combination biomass harvester and baler continues to move.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及组合生物质收割机和打捆机。 在一些实施例中，组合生物质收获和打捆机包括自推进车辆基座，发动机舱，燃料和散热器舱，可操作地连接到自推进车辆底座的移动机构，切割头组件，转移组件， 和打包机组件。 打捆机组件可以被配置成将生物质固结成一个或多个捆包。 提供捆包承载平台以储存捆包，而组合生物质收割机和打捆机继续移动。

公开(公告)号：US20120031314A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：US13235279

申请日：2011-09-16

申请人： Fred H. Bigelow ,  Howard Duzan ,  Venkatesh H. Kumar ,  Robert F. Lowery

发明人： Fred H. Bigelow ,  Howard Duzan ,  Venkatesh H. Kumar ,  Robert F. Lowery

IPC分类号： A01G23/04 ,  A01D45/00 ,  A01C11/00

CPC分类号： A01G23/00 ,  Y02A40/294 ,  Y02P60/214 ,  Y10S111/923

摘要： A method of managing timberland to optimize the combined revenue of a softwood tree crop and an energy crop generally includes planting a softwood tree crop in adjacent first and second rows, wherein the softwood tree crop has a tree spacing between adjacent trees and a row spacing in the range of about 15 to about 25 feet between the first and second rows, planting an energy crop in the row spacing, wherein the energy crop is a regenerating lignocellulosic energy crop, and periodically harvesting the energy crop. Methods of managing timberland to optimize the plot growth rate for a plot including a softwood tree crop and an energy crop, and to optimize the total plot volume of a softwood tree crop and an energy crop are also provided.

摘要翻译： 管理林地以优化软木树作物和能量作物的综合收入的方法通常包括在相邻的第一和第二排种植软木树作物，其中软木树作物在相邻树之间具有树间距，并且行间隔 在第一和第二排之间约15至约25英尺的范围，以行间隔种植能量作物，其中能量作物是再生木质纤维素能量作物，并且周期性地收获能量作物。 还提供了管理林地的方法，以优化包括软木树作物和能源作物的地块的地块生长速度，并优化软木树作物和能量作物的总体积。

公开(公告)号：US08656639B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US13235279

申请日：2011-09-16

申请人： Fred H. Bigelow ,  Howard Duzan ,  Venkatesh H. Kumar ,  Robert H. Lowery

发明人： Fred H. Bigelow ,  Howard Duzan ,  Venkatesh H. Kumar ,  Robert H. Lowery

IPC分类号： A01G23/02

CPC分类号： A01G23/00 ,  Y02A40/294 ,  Y02P60/214 ,  Y10S111/923

摘要： A method of managing timberland to optimize the combined revenue of a softwood tree crop and an energy crop generally includes planting a softwood tree crop in adjacent first and second rows, wherein the softwood tree crop has a tree spacing between adjacent trees and a row spacing in the range of about 15 to about 25 feet between the first and second rows, planting an energy crop in the row spacing, wherein the energy crop is a regenerating lignocellulosic energy crop, and periodically harvesting the energy crop. Methods of managing timberland to optimize the plot growth rate for a plot including a softwood tree crop and an energy crop, and to optimize the total plot volume of a softwood tree crop and an energy crop are also provided.

摘要翻译： 管理林地以优化软木树作物和能量作物的综合收入的方法通常包括在相邻的第一和第二排种植软木树作物，其中软木树作物在相邻树之间具有树间距，并且行间隔 在第一和第二排之间约15至约25英尺的范围，以行间隔种植能量作物，其中能量作物是再生木质纤维素能量作物，并且周期性地收获能量作物。 还提供了管理林地的方法，以优化包括软木树作物和能源作物的地块的地块生长速度，并优化软木树作物和能量作物的总体积。

公开(公告)号：US20120145420A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13309214

申请日：2011-12-01

申请人： James R. Leist ,  Howard Duzan

发明人： James R. Leist ,  Howard Duzan

IPC分类号： A01B49/02

CPC分类号： A01B77/00 ,  Y02A40/294

摘要： The present disclosure relates to soil treating systems and shearing assemblies for use in forestry operations. Embodiments of soil treating systems according to the disclosure include a movement assembly having a front end and a back end, a shearing assembly mounted on the front end of the movement assembly, and leveling assembly mounted on the back end of the movement assembly. In some embodiments shearing assemblies are inverted V-type shearing assemblies. Further aspects of the disclosure are directed towards methods for using soil treating systems and shearing assemblies for preparing land for interplanting an energy crop with a primary crop.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及用于林业作业的土壤处理系统和剪切组件。 根据本公开的土壤处理系统的实施例包括具有前端和后端的移动组件，安装在移动组件的前端上的剪切组件以及安装在移动组件的后端的调平组件。 在一些实施例中，剪切组件是倒V形剪切组件。 本公开的另外方面涉及使用土壤处理系统和剪切组件来制备用于将能量作物与主要作物相插入的土地的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120145056A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13309180

申请日：2011-12-01

申请人： James R. Leist ,  Howard Duzan

发明人： James R. Leist ,  Howard Duzan

IPC分类号： A01C11/00

CPC分类号： A01C21/00 ,  A01B49/06 ,  A01B79/00 ,  Y02A40/294 ,  Y10S111/90 ,  Y10S111/923

摘要： The present disclosure relates to methods for interplanting a primary crop and an energy crop. In some embodiments, the present disclosure includes methods for preparing a plantation site for planting the energy crop. Plantation sites according to the disclosure may include a primary crop planted in a first row and in a second row, the first row being separated by an intermediate row. The intermediate row is divided into a center portion and two side portions (a first side portion and a second side portion). Methods according to embodiments of the disclosure include the steps of lifting a soil and plantation debris mixture from the intermediate area, redepositing a soil component of the soil and plantation debris mixture primarily into the center portion, and redepositing a plantation debris component of the soil and plantation debris mixture primarily into at least one of the two side portions.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及用于插入初级作物和能量作物的方法。 在一些实施方案中，本公开包括用于制备用于种植能量作物的种植园地的方法。 根据本公开的种植园地可以包括种植在第一排和第二排中的主要作物，第一排由中间排分隔开。 中间列分为中心部分和两个侧部分（第一侧部分和第二侧部分）。 根据本公开实施例的方法包括以下步骤：从中间区域提起土壤和种植园碎屑混合物，将土壤的土壤成分和种植园碎片混合物主要沉积到中心部分中，以及重新沉积土壤的种植园碎片组分， 种植碎片混合物主要进入两个侧部中的至少一个。