公开(公告)号：US08312672B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US13108762

申请日：2011-05-16

申请人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

发明人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

IPC分类号： A01B79/00 ,  A01B79/02 ,  A01C1/00 ,  A01G1/00 ,  A01H3/00

CPC分类号： A01H1/02 ,  A01H1/04 ,  A01H1/08 ,  A01H5/10 ,  C12N15/8241 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  C12Q2600/156

摘要： The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method for analyzing a population of haploid seeds generally includes providing a population of seeds comprising haploid seeds, removing tissue samples from a plurality of the seeds in the population using an automated seed sampler system while preserving the germination viability of the sampled seeds, and analyzing the tissue samples for the presence or absence of one or more characteristics indicative of at least one genetic or chemical trait.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了通过使用高通量，种子的非破坏性采样来促进种质改良活动的新方法。 用于分析单倍体种子群体的方法通常包括提供包含单倍体种子的种子群体，使用自动种子取样器系统从群体中的多个种子中去除组织样本，同时保持取样种子的发芽活力，并分析 所述组织样品存在或不存在指示至少一种遗传或化学性状的一种或多种特征。

公开(公告)号：US20110217700A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13108762

申请日：2011-05-16

申请人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

发明人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

IPC分类号： C12Q1/68 ,  C12Q1/02

CPC分类号： A01H1/02 ,  A01H1/04 ,  A01H1/08 ,  A01H5/10 ,  C12N15/8241 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  C12Q2600/156

摘要： The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method for analyzing a population of haploid seeds generally includes providing a population of seeds comprising haploid seeds, removing tissue samples from a plurality of the seeds in the population using an automated seed sampler system while preserving the germination viability of the sampled seeds, and analyzing the tissue samples for the presence or absence of one or more characteristics indicative of at least one genetic or chemical trait.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了通过使用高通量，种子的非破坏性采样来促进种质改良活动的新方法。 用于分析单倍体种子群体的方法通常包括提供包含单倍体种子的种子群体，使用自动种子取样器系统从群体中的多个种子中去除组织样本，同时保持取样种子的发芽活力，并分析 所述组织样品存在或不存在指示至少一种遗传或化学性状的一种或多种特征。

公开(公告)号：US07941969B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US12767640

申请日：2010-04-26

申请人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

发明人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

IPC分类号： A01B79/00 ,  A01B79/02 ,  A01C1/00 ,  A01G1/00 ,  A01H3/00

CPC分类号： A01H1/02 ,  A01H1/04 ,  A01H1/08 ,  A01H5/10 ,  C12N15/8241 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  C12Q2600/156

摘要： The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method for analyzing a population of haploid seeds generally includes providing a population of seeds comprising haploid seeds, removing tissue samples from a plurality of the seeds in the population using an automated seed sampler system while preserving the germination viability of the sampled seeds, and analyzing the tissue samples for the presence or absence of one or more characteristics indicative of at least one genetic or chemical trait.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了通过使用高通量，种子的非破坏性采样来促进种质改良活动的新方法。 用于分析单倍体种子群体的方法通常包括提供包含单倍体种子的种子群体，使用自动种子取样器系统从群体中的多个种子中去除组织样本，同时保持取样种子的发芽活力，并分析 所述组织样品存在或不存在指示至少一种遗传或化学性状的一种或多种特征。

公开(公告)号：US20100263087A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-14

申请号：US12767640

申请日：2010-04-26

申请人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

发明人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

IPC分类号： A01H1/04 ,  C12Q1/02 ,  C12Q1/68

CPC分类号： A01H1/02 ,  A01H1/04 ,  A01H1/08 ,  A01H5/10 ,  C12N15/8241 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  C12Q2600/156

摘要： The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method for analyzing a population of haploid seeds generally includes providing a population of seeds comprising haploid seeds, removing tissue samples from a plurality of the seeds in the population using an automated seed sampler system while preserving the germination viability of the sampled seeds, and analyzing the tissue samples for the presence or absence of one or more characteristics indicative of at least one genetic or chemical trait.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了通过使用高通量，种子的非破坏性采样来促进种质改良活动的新方法。 用于分析单倍体种子群体的方法通常包括提供包含单倍体种子的种子群体，使用自动种子取样器系统从群体中的多个种子中去除组织样本，同时保持取样种子的发芽活力，并分析 所述组织样品存在或不存在指示至少一种遗传或化学性状的一种或多种特征。

公开(公告)号：US07703238B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-27

申请号：US11680611

申请日：2007-02-28

申请人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

发明人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  David Butruille ,  Stanton Dotson ,  Sam Eathington ,  Heather Forbes ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  John Tamulonis

IPC分类号： A01B79/00 ,  A01B79/02 ,  A01C1/00 ,  A01G1/00 ,  A01H3/00

CPC分类号： A01H1/02 ,  A01H1/04 ,  A01H1/08 ,  A01H5/10 ,  C12N15/8241 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  C12Q2600/156

摘要： The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. In one embodiment, a high-throughput, non-destructive method for analyzing individual seeds in a population of seeds comprises removing a sample from a plurality of seeds in the population while preserving the germination viability of the seed and analyzing the sample for the presence or absence of one or more characteristics of at least one genetic or chemical trait.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了通过使用高通量，种子的非破坏性采样来促进种质改良活动的新方法。 在一个实施方案中，用于分析种子群体中的个体种子的高通量，非破坏性方法包括从群体中的多个种子中除去样品，同时保持种子的发芽活力并分析样品的存在或 不存在至少一种遗传或化学性状的一个或多个特征。

公开(公告)号：US09003696B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13186126

申请日：2011-07-19

申请人： 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

发明人： 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分类号： A01C1/00 ,  G01N1/04 ,  G01N1/20 ,  G01N1/28

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

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 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邻近种子装载组件以接合单个种子中的一个，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。

公开(公告)号：US07611842B2

公开(公告)日：2009-11-03

申请号：US11213435

申请日：2005-08-26

申请人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  Sam Eathington ,  David Butruille ,  Heather Forbes ,  John Tamulonis ,  Bruce Schnicker

发明人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen ,  Sam Eathington ,  David Butruille ,  Heather Forbes ,  John Tamulonis ,  Bruce Schnicker

IPC分类号： C12Q1/68

CPC分类号： G01N1/04 ,  A01C1/00 ,  A01C1/025 ,  A01H1/02 ,  A01H1/04 ,  A01H4/003 ,  B07C2501/009 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  C12Q2600/156 ,  G01N35/00029 ,  G01N35/04

摘要： An automated seed sampler includes a sampling station; a sampler for removing material from a seed in the sampling station; a seed conveyer for conveying the seed from the sampling station to a compartment in a seed tray; and a conveyor for conveying the material removed from the seed to a corresponding compartment in a sample tray. The method of the present invention comprises feeding seeds individually to a sampling station, removing a sample from the seed in the sampling station; conveying the sample to a compartment in a sample tray, and conveying the seed to a corresponding compartment in a seed tray. The samples can be tested, and the seeds can be sorted according to the results of the testing of their corresponding samples.

公开(公告)号：US20120117865A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13186126

申请日：2011-07-19

申请人： 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

发明人： 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分类号： A01C1/00

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

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 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。

公开(公告)号：US07401528B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-22

申请号：US11766485

申请日：2007-06-21

申请人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Mike Bohnert ,  Jason Bull ,  Jeremy Conry ,  Kevin Cook ,  Sam Eathington ,  Travis Frey ,  Jeff Hartsook ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  Jeremy Nefzger

发明人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Mike Bohnert ,  Jason Bull ,  Jeremy Conry ,  Kevin Cook ,  Sam Eathington ,  Travis Frey ,  Jeff Hartsook ,  Bruce Schnicker ,  Jeremy Nefzger

IPC分类号： G01N3/08 ,  G01N3/20 ,  A01D41/127 ,  A01D45/00

CPC分类号： G01N3/20 ,  A01G7/00 ,  G01N33/0098

摘要： An apparatus for measuring stalk strength and/or root strength of a plant is provided. In accordance with various embodiments, the apparatus includes a conveyer operably connected to a motor for circulatorily driving the conveyer around at least one guide device. At least one pulling finger is coupled to the conveyer. Each pulling finger is structured such that, when the apparatus is positioned adjacent the plant stalk and the conveyor is driven around the guide device, each pulling finger will contact and pull a plant stalk as each pulling finger travels around the guide device. The apparatus additionally includes a force sensor for measuring resistive force encountered by the motor as each pulling finger pulls the plant stalk.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于测量植物的茎强度和/或根强度的装置。 根据各种实施例，该装置包括可操作地连接到电动机的传送器，用于围绕至少一个引导装置循环地驱动输送机。 至少一个牵引爪联接到输送机。 每个牵引爪被构造成使得当设备邻近植物茎定位并且输送机围绕引导装置被驱动时，每个牵引爪将随着每个牵引爪绕引导装置移动而接触和拉动植物茎杆。 该装置还包括一个力传感器，用于在每个牵拉手拉动植物茎时测量电动机遇到的阻力。

公开(公告)号：US07849632B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US12563895

申请日：2009-09-21

申请人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen

发明人： Kevin L. Deppermann ,  Michael W. Petersen

IPC分类号： A01C1/00

CPC分类号： G01N1/04 ,  A01C1/00 ,  A01C1/025 ,  A01H1/02 ,  A01H1/04 ,  A01H4/003 ,  B07C2501/009 ,  C12Q1/6895 ,  C12Q2600/13 ,  C12Q2600/156 ,  G01N35/00029 ,  G01N35/04

摘要： An automated system for sampling seeds generally includes an automated sampler operable to remove a tissue sample from a seed, a seed tray configured to receive from the automated sampler the seed from which the tissue sample is removed, and a sample tray configured to receive the tissue sample removed from the seed. A table supports the seed tray and the sample tray, and an index mechanism is operable to move the table to bring the seed tray into position for receiving from the automated sampler the seed from which the tissue sample is removed, and to bring the sample tray into position for receiving the tissue sample removed from the seed.

摘要翻译： 用于采样种子的自动化系统通常包括可操作以从种子去除组织样本的自动采样器，配置成从自动采样器接收去除组织样品的种子的种子盘以及被配置为接收组织的样品盘 样品从种子中取出。 桌子支撑种子托盘和样品托盘，并且索引机构可操作以移动桌子以使种子托盘进入位置，以从自动取样器接收去除组织样品的种子，并将样品托盘 用于接收从种子中去除的组织样品的位置。