公开(公告)号：US20230120287A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-20

申请号：US18081755

申请日：2022-12-15

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

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

IPC: A01K1/03 ,  A01K67/033 ,  B64D1/16 ,  B64D1/10 ,  B64D1/12

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：US20220053743A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：US17415137

申请日：2019-12-17

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Hasdi MATARASSO ,  Tamir LEV

IPC: A01K67/033 ,  B03B5/56

Abstract: A device for sorting insects into two or more classes based on size, the device comprising a drum with openings along the circumference. The insects are introduced to the drum at a first end, and the openings are sized to allow a first class of the insects to exit the drum through the circumference and the openings while the second class is retained to travel to far end of the drum, thereby sorting the insects into the classes. The drum may be held at a tilt to enable flow within the drum. The drum may rotate and a built in helix or helical screw may assist with flow. Water may be poured from above or from inside to flush insects through the openings or flush stuck insects back into the interior.

公开(公告)号：US20200154685A1

公开(公告)日：2020-05-21

申请号：US16479648

申请日：2018-01-22

Applicant: SENECIO LTD.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Tamir NAVE ,  Yoran FLEISCHMANN ,  Rom EISENBERG ,  Baruch E. KARLIN ,  Itamar TIROSH

IPC: A01K67/033 ,  A01M1/02 ,  A01M1/22 ,  A01K1/03 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G06N3/04 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G06K9/00

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：US20240057574A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18380242

申请日：2023-10-16

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 ,  G06N3/08 ,  G05B17/00 ,  G06T1/20 ,  G06V40/10 ,  G06N3/045 ,  G06V10/764 ,  G06V10/82 ,  G06V20/69

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

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：US20190092471A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-28

申请号：US16082546

申请日：2017-03-09

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Rom EISENBERG ,  Yoram FLEISCHMANN ,  Amir ILAN

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  A01K67/033 ,  B64C39/02

Abstract: A storage and release mechanism for aerial distribution and release of insects from an unmanned aerial vehicle, the release being aimed at controlling a wild insect population, the wild population having fluctuating local densities, the mechanism comprising a switch for switching between two or more different sustainable insect delivery rates for release of the insects. The method is particularly suitable for sterile male mosquitoes in programs to control wild mosquito populations.

公开(公告)号：US20170267344A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15531750

申请日：2015-12-03

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Omer EINAV ,  Doron SHABANOV ,  Arie Asaf LEVY ,  Steve DAREN

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

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

Abstract: A method of distributing fragile insects in a distribution involving a wind shear, comprises, encapsulating the insects into a bubble and then releasing the bubble into the wind shear so that the bubble protects the insect from the wind shear. The insect may be inserted before or after formation of the bubble at any stage of the insect life cycle and the bubble may be uniform or made of a slow dissolving and a quick dissolving part. The bubbles are useful for aerial distribution of sterile male mosquitoes.

公开(公告)号：US20230202656A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US18111633

申请日：2023-02-20

Applicant: Senecio Ltd.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Rom EISENBERG ,  Yoram FLEISCHMANN ,  Amir ILAN

IPC: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/02 ,  A01K67/033 ,  B64D1/00

CPC classification number: B64D1/12 ,  B64C39/024 ,  A01K67/033 ,  B64D1/00 ,  B64U2101/60 ,  B64U10/25 ,  B64U10/13

Abstract: A storage and release mechanism for aerial distribution and release of insects from an unmanned aerial vehicle, the release being aimed at controlling a wild insect population, the wild population having fluctuating local densities, the mechanism comprising a switch for switching between two or more different sustainable insect delivery rates for release of the insects. The method is particularly suitable for sterile male mosquitoes in programs to control wild mosquito populations.

公开(公告)号：US20210022326A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

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 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06N3/04 ,  G06N3/08

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：US20200281164A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-10

申请号：US16628730

申请日：2018-07-06

Applicant: SENECIO LTD.

Inventor： Hanan LEPEK ,  Tamir NAVE ,  Yoram FLEISCHMANN ,  Rom EISENBERG ,  Itamar TIROSH

IPC: A01K29/00 ,  A01K1/08 ,  A01K67/033 ,  G06N5/02 ,  G06K9/46 ,  G06K9/62

Abstract: Method of providing insects for sorting into classes or for quality control of sorted insects comprises providing the insects in a container having a closable opening, opening the closable opening, releasing the insects through the closable opening onto a funneled air flow, the air flow carrying the insects to a collection location, the collection location being conveyable, and applying immobilizing agent to the insects on the collection location, thereby to provide stationary insects for said sorting or quality control.

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.