Methods and systems of categorizing logs based on growth characteristics of the logs are disclosed. An exemplary method includes obtaining an image of an end surface of a log that includes growth rings, identifying one of more growth characteristics of the log based on the growth rings, and providing instructions to categorize the log based on the identified growth characteristics. The growth characteristics can include log age, diameter, rings per inch, and pith eccentricity. In some embodiments, images of both end surfaces of the log are obtained to identify other characteristics, such as an end-to-end diameter, which is used to provide further instructions to categorize the log.
Wood joists; Flame resistant membranes sold as an integral component of wood joists; Flame resistant membranes sold as an integral component of non-metallic building materials, namely, floor joists
Wood joists; Flame resistant membranes sold as an integral component of wood joists; Flame resistant membranes sold as an integral component of non-metallic building materials, namely, floor joists
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ROBUST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND DYNAMIC METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME
Systems and methods are disclosed comprising instructions to receive real-time operation logs for at least one allocable resource unit corresponding to a target unit value, determine a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the at least one allocable resource unit using a set of operational attributes of the real-time operation logs, generate a forecasting time-series dataset using the real-time operation logs in response to at least one KPI failing to satisfy a stability threshold, generate a set of adjustment values for the forecasting time-series dataset using the set of profiling attributes for a receiving end user, determine a modified target unit value for the at least one allocable resource unit based on the forecasting time-series dataset and the set of adjustment values, and display a notification alert indicating deviation of the at least one KPI and recommendation for adjusting the target unit value.
A kiln for drying and processing lumber packages is provided. The kiln generally includes at least one end chamber, a drying chamber adjacent to the end chamber, a first lumber conveying line configured to transport the lumber packages in a first direction through the end chamber and the drying chamber, and a second lumber conveying line configured to transport the lumber packages in a second direction through the end chamber and the drying chamber. The conveying lines may be countercurrent or uniflow. The kiln may further include a heat distributor in the end chamber to distribute heat into the end chamber in addition to heat from the drying chamber along the first and second lumber conveying lines. The heat distributor may include a distribution duct receiving heat from a drying chamber distribution duct or a heater inlet duct, a heat exchanger, a radiative heating element, or a combination thereof.
F26B 15/18 - Machines ou appareils à mouvement progressif pour le séchage d'objetsMachines ou appareils à mouvement progressif, pour le séchage de lots d'un matériau de forme compacte avec un mouvement suivant une trajectoire composée d'une ou de plusieurs lignes droites, p. ex. combinée les lignes étant toutes horizontales ou légèrement inclinées les objets ou les lots de matériau étant portés par des courroies sans fin
F26B 21/00 - Dispositions pour l'alimentation ou le réglage de l'air ou des gaz pour le séchage d'un matériau solide ou d'objets
F26B 25/22 - Commande du procédé de séchage en corrélation avec la présence d'un matériau solide ou d'objets dans le bain liquide
(1) Wood joists; Flame resistant membranes sold as an integral component of wood joists; Flame resistant membranes sold as an integral component of non-metallic building materials, namely, floor joists.
(1) Wood joists; Flame resistant membranes sold as an integral component of wood joists; Flame resistant membranes sold as an integral component of non-metallic building materials, namely, floor joists.
A kiln for drying and processing lumber packages is provided. The kiln generally includes at least one end chamber, a drying chamber adjacent to the end chamber, a first lumber conveying line configured to transport the lumber packages in a first direction through the end chamber and the drying chamber, and a second lumber conveying line configured to transport the lumber packages in a second direction through the end chamber and the drying chamber. The conveying lines may be countercurrent or uniflow. The kiln may further include a heat distributor in the end chamber to distribute heat into the end chamber in addition to heat from the drying chamber along the first and second lumber conveying lines. The heat distributor may include a distribution duct receiving heat from a drying chamber distribution duct or a heater inlet duct, a heat exchanger, a radiative heating element, or a combination thereof.
F26B 15/18 - Machines ou appareils à mouvement progressif pour le séchage d'objetsMachines ou appareils à mouvement progressif, pour le séchage de lots d'un matériau de forme compacte avec un mouvement suivant une trajectoire composée d'une ou de plusieurs lignes droites, p. ex. combinée les lignes étant toutes horizontales ou légèrement inclinées les objets ou les lots de matériau étant portés par des courroies sans fin
F26B 21/00 - Dispositions pour l'alimentation ou le réglage de l'air ou des gaz pour le séchage d'un matériau solide ou d'objets
F26B 25/22 - Commande du procédé de séchage en corrélation avec la présence d'un matériau solide ou d'objets dans le bain liquide
A kiln for drying and processing lumber packages is provided. The kiln generally includes at least one end chamber, a drying chamber adjacent to the end chamber, a first lumber conveying line configured to transport the lumber packages in a first direction through the end chamber and the drying chamber, and a second lumber conveying line configured to transport the lumber packages in a second direction through the end chamber and the drying chamber. The conveying lines may be countercurrent or uniflow. The kiln may further include a heat distributor in the end chamber to distribute heat into the end chamber in addition to heat from the drying chamber along the first and second lumber conveying lines. The heat distributor may include a distribution duct receiving heat from a drying chamber distribution duct or a heater inlet duct, a heat exchanger, a radiative heating element, or a combination thereof.
F26B 15/18 - Machines ou appareils à mouvement progressif pour le séchage d'objetsMachines ou appareils à mouvement progressif, pour le séchage de lots d'un matériau de forme compacte avec un mouvement suivant une trajectoire composée d'une ou de plusieurs lignes droites, p. ex. combinée les lignes étant toutes horizontales ou légèrement inclinées les objets ou les lots de matériau étant portés par des courroies sans fin
F26B 21/00 - Dispositions pour l'alimentation ou le réglage de l'air ou des gaz pour le séchage d'un matériau solide ou d'objets
F26B 25/22 - Commande du procédé de séchage en corrélation avec la présence d'un matériau solide ou d'objets dans le bain liquide
A building product having improved fire resistance by virtue of solid fire-resistant cladding material attached to at least a portion of one or more surfaces of the building product. The solid fire-resistant cladding material includes wood fiber and binder. The building product can be a wood-based building product, and can be in the form of an I-joist. When an I-joist is used, the solid fire-resistant cladding material can be attached to, for example, the web of the I-joist.
Disclosed herein are adhesives, wood-based composites incorporating the adhesives, and methods of forming wood-based composites using the adhesives. Wood-based composites formed using the adhesives demonstrate an optimal combination of characteristics desirable to the wood products industry. Specifically, the wood products formed using the adhesive demonstrate (1) a light appearance when wet; (2) relatively low moisture content after soaking in water; (3) relatively little thickness swelling after soaking in water; and (4) minimal adhesion to metal press platens during press-forming of the wood products.
C08L 97/02 - Matériau lignocellulosique, p. ex. bois, paille ou bagasse
B32B 21/02 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de bois, p. ex. une planche de bois, une feuille de placage, une feuille de bois aggloméré sous forme de fibres, copeaux ou particules
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
B32B 21/04 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de bois, p. ex. une planche de bois, une feuille de placage, une feuille de bois aggloméré comprenant du bois comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique
A method of improving germination of plant embryos is provided. The method entails treating a culture of plant tissue with a liquid multiplication medium comprising a plant non-metabolizable sugar. Also provided is a multiplication medium for liquid cultures of plant cells comprising isomaltulose.
A01N 43/16 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec un ou plusieurs atomes d'oxygène ou de soufre comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle avec un hétéro-atome des cycles à six chaînons avec l'oxygène comme hétéro-atome du cycle
A composite wood product in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes a composite substrate and a sealant disposed within a surface portion of the substrate. The substrate includes wood and a binder. The sealant includes photoresponsive molecules present within the surface portion of the substrate at an average concentration greater than 1000 parts per million. In response to a 120-day exposure at 7 inches separation distance to a UV lamp with a UVA (315-400 nm) output of 13.6 W and a UVB (280-315 nm) output of 3.0 W, a CIELab b* value of the substrate decreases by a first amount, a CIELab b* value of the sealant increases by a second amount, and a CIELab b* value of the overall wood product decreases by an amount less than the first amount, increases by an amount less than the second amount, or is unchanged.
B27K 3/42 - Composés aromatiques nitrés, ou nitrés et halogénés
B05D 7/06 - Procédés, autres que le flocage, spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à des surfaces particulières, ou pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers à du bois
A method for developing conifer cotyledonary somatic embryos is described. The method includes culturing conifer pre-cotyledonary somatic embryos in, or on, a development medium at a temperature from about 20° C to about 22° C for a first incubation period sufficient in length for at least a portion of the pre-cotyledonary somatic embryos to develop into cotyledonary somatic embryos, and culturing the cotyledonary somatic embryos in, or on, the development medium at a temperature from about 10° C to about 15° C for a second incubation period sufficient in length for at least a portion of the cotyledonary somatic embryos to reach anatomical maturity.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Computer software for use in managing, optimizing and tracking customized engineered wood products during the design, fabrication, shipping, distributing and installation processes
A method of sorting green lumber is based on a ratio of moisture content to either weight or density. The moisture content of each piece of green lumber is measured, and the weight or density of the green lumber is measure. One more thresholds of moisture content to weight or density ratios are used to divide the green lumber into groups. Such a sort tends to produce groups of green lumber that require similar kiln drying schedules.
Disclosed herein are adhesives, wood-based composites incorporating the adhesives, and methods of forming wood-based composites using the adhesives. In some embodiments, an adhesive emulsion includes a continuous phase having an aqueous, alkaline solution that includes a melamine/urea/formaldehyde (“MUF”) resin, and a dispersed phase that includes a multifunctional aromatic isocyanate component. The solution including the MUF resin has a percent solids content of about 1.0% to about 90.0%, and the MUF resin and the multifunctional aromatic isocyanate component are present in a ratio of about 92:8 to about 40:60 on a solids mass basis. Wood-based composites formed using the adhesives demonstrate an optimal combination of characteristics desirable to the wood products industry.
C08L 97/02 - Matériau lignocellulosique, p. ex. bois, paille ou bagasse
B32B 21/02 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de bois, p. ex. une planche de bois, une feuille de placage, une feuille de bois aggloméré sous forme de fibres, copeaux ou particules
B32B 7/12 - Liaison entre couches utilisant des adhésifs interposés ou des matériaux interposés ayant des propriétés adhésives
B32B 21/04 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de bois, p. ex. une planche de bois, une feuille de placage, une feuille de bois aggloméré comprenant du bois comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique
Methods of forming crosslinked cellulose include mixing a crosslinking agent with an aqueous mixture of cellulose fibers containing little to no excess water (e.g., solids content of 25-55%), drying the resulting mixture to 85-100% solids, then curing the dried mixture to crosslink the cellulose fibers. Systems include a mixing unit to form, from an aqueous mixture of unbonded cellulose fibers having a solids content of about 25-55% and a crosslinking agent, a substantially homogenous mixture of non- crosslinked, unbonded cellulose fibers and crosslinking agent; a drying unit to dry the substantially homogenous mixture to a consistency of 85-100%; and a curing unit and to cure the crosslinking agent to form dried and cured crosslinked cellulose fibers. Intrafiber crosslinked cellulose pulp fibers produced by such methods and/or systems have a chemical on pulp level of about 2-14% and an AFAQ capacity of at least 12.0 g/g.
A computer system is programmed to analyze data from aerial images and LiDAR data obtained from a region of interest in order to determine whether a group of LiDAR data points representing an individual item of vegetation (i.e. a blob) is a particular type of vegetation. Infrared data from aerial images of the region of interest is stretched and divided by red spectral data to compute an objective-stretched vegetation index value (OVI) for a pixel. The mean LiDAR intensity and the mean OVI for the LiDAR data points and the pixels in the area of a blob are used to predict what type of vegetation is represented in the area of the blob.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06K 9/46 - Extraction d'éléments ou de caractéristiques de l'image
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REDUCED FURFURAL CONTENT IN POLYACRYLIC ACID CROSSLINKED CELLULOSE FIBERS
Bleached polycrylic acid crosslinked cellulose fibers with reduced furfural content are disclosed. The reduced furfural content is accompanied by a strong reduction of malodor associated with crosslinked fibers. Methods of furfural reduction include treatment with hydrogen peroxide in the absence of alkaline or other bleaching agents subsequent to curing polyacrylic acid crosslinked cellulose fibers. Some embodiments of treated polycrylic acid crosslinked cellulose fibers have a furfural content lower than 1.3 ppm. In some embodiments, the reduction of furfural content of the treated crosslinked fibers compared to untreated crosslinked fibers is at least 55%. In some embodiments, furfural content decreases with aging of the treated crosslinked fibers.
D06M 11/50 - Traitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou des articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des substances inorganiques ou leurs complexesUn tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique, p. ex. mercerisage avec de l'oxygène, de l'ozone, des ozonides, des oxydes, des hydroxydes ou des percomposésSels dérivés d'anions avec une liaison élément amphotère-oxygène avec du peroxyde d'hydrogène ou des peroxydes de métauxTraitement des fibres, fils, filés, tissus ou des articles fibreux faits de ces matières, avec des substances inorganiques ou leurs complexesUn tel traitement combiné avec un traitement mécanique, p. ex. mercerisage avec de l'oxygène, de l'ozone, des ozonides, des oxydes, des hydroxydes ou des percomposésSels dérivés d'anions avec une liaison élément amphotère-oxygène avec des acides persulfuriques, permanganiques, pernitriques, percarboniques ou leurs sels
D21H 11/20 - Fibres modifiées chimiquement ou biochimiquement
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Methods of transferring plant embryos to germination medium
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
C12N 5/02 - Propagation de cellules individuelles ou de cellules en suspensionLeur conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
Separating and singulating embryos employs a spray module configured to spray a plurality of embryos which are loaded on a porous substrate so as to separate and singulate the plurality of embryos, and a drying module configured to dry the plurality of separated and singulated embryos retained on the porous substrate while the porous substrate is moved across the drying module. A robotic arm operates to transfer the porous substrate from module to module, and a control device controls the operation of the system of separating and singulating embryos.
B07B 4/08 - Séparation des solides, obtenue en soumettant leur mélange à des courants de gaz pendant que le mélange est supporté par des cribles, des tamis ou des éléments mécaniques analogues
C12M 1/00 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie
Separating and singulating embryos employs a spray module configured to spray a plurality of embryos which are loaded on a porous substrate so as to separate and singulate the plurality of embryos, and a drying module configured to dry the plurality of separated and singulated embryos retained on the porous substrate while the porous substrate is moved across the drying module. A robotic arm operates to transfer the porous substrate from module to module, and a control device controls the operation of the system of separating and singulating embryos.
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
A01C 1/00 - Appareils ou modes d'emploi des appareils pour éprouver ou traiter les graines, les racines ou analogues avant l'ensemencement ou la plantation
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN TYPES OF VEGETATION USING NEAR INFRARED COLOR PHOTOS
A system for analyzing remotely sensed photos of a forest or other areas of interest uses a computer system to increase the variation in NIR data having values that represent items of interest. In one embodiment, a computer system applies a stretching function to the NIR data to increase their variation. The objective spectral stretched NIR data is used to differentiate different types of vegetation in the remotely sensed image. Objective-based Vegetation Index (OVI) values are calculated from the objective spectral stretched NIR data that allow different types of vegetation to be distinguished. In one embodiment, the OVI values are used to differentiate hardwoods from conifers in a digital aerial photo of a forest.
A system for analyzing remotely sensed photos of a forest or other areas of interest uses a computer system to increase the variation in NIR data having values that represent items of interest. In one embodiment, a computer system applies a stretching function to the NIR data to increase their variation. The objective spectral stretched NIR data is used to differentiate different types of vegetation in the remotely sensed image. Objective-based Vegetation Index (OVI) values are calculated from the objective spectral stretched NIR data that allow different types of vegetation to be distinguished. In one embodiment, the OVI values are used to differentiate hardwoods from conifers in a digital aerial photo of a forest.
G06K 9/46 - Extraction d'éléments ou de caractéristiques de l'image
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G01N 21/17 - Systèmes dans lesquels la lumière incidente est modifiée suivant les propriétés du matériau examiné
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Pick-up and delivery system and associated methods
A pick-up and delivery system including a pick-up assembly and a delivery assembly. The pick-up assembly includes a robotic arm, a pick-up device rotatably mounted on the robotic arm, and a first vacuum pressure supply port operably connected to the pick-up device. The delivery assembly includes an insertion device and a second vacuum pressure supply port. The insertion device may include an insertion member and a release assistance rod arranged inside the insertion member. The release assistance rod is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. When the release assistance rod is in the extended position, a proximal end extends beyond an end of the insertion member. Further aspects are directed towards methods for grasping and releasing an object with a pick-up and delivery system.
The present disclosure provides colored compositions formulated to provide water repellency and crocking resistance when applied as a coating to a surface (e.g., the surface of a wood product). The compositions include a colored pigment, a wax emulsion, a latex polymer, and a halogenated phosphate ester. Wood products treated with the composition, as well as methods for applying the composition to a surface, are also provided.
C09D 133/00 - Compositions de revêtement à base d'homopolymères ou de copolymères de composés possédant un ou plusieurs radicaux aliphatiques non saturés, chacun ne contenant qu'une seule liaison double carbone-carbone et l'un au moins étant terminé par un seul radical carboxyle, ou ses sels, anhydrides, esters, amides, imides ou nitrilesCompositions de revêtement à base de dérivés de tels polymères
C08K 5/524 - Esters des acides phosphoreux, p. ex. de H3PO3
A conveyor includes a frame, at least two arms at least one of which is movably mounted to the frame, at least two rails wherein each rail is coupled to an end of one of said at least two arms, at least two belts wherein each belt is rotatably mounted on one of said at least two rails such that the belts are capable of engaging plants therebetween and moving the plants along a conveyor axis, and one or more bias members which are configured to bias said at least one movable arm toward the other one of said at least two arms. The conveyor further comprises an expanding mechanism which is configured to exert an outward force on said at least one movable arm upon engagement so that said at least one movable arm move away from another arm.
A system for harvesting totipotent plant tissue culture can include a sterile enclosure, a plurality of bioreactors in the sterile enclosure, at least one agitator in the sterile enclosure, and a culture harvest system. The at least one agitator can be configured to agitate culture within the plurality of bioreactors. The culture harvest system can include tubing configured to connect to a port of one of the plurality of bioreactors in the sterile enclosure, a culture harvest container, and a pump configured to pump culture from the one of the plurality of bioreactors into the culture harvest container via the tubing.
A totipotent plant tissue multiplication system can include a plurality of bioreactors, an agitator to agitate culture in the bioreactors, and a gas source and control system. The gas source and control system can include a dissolved gas sensor in each of the bioreactors, gas sources, a manifold connected to each of the gas sources, and valves connected to the manifold. Each of the valves can be connected to one of the bioreactors. A controller can open the valves and control amounts of gas released from the gas sources into the manifold based on signals received from the dissolved gas sensors in each of the bioreactors.
C12Q 3/00 - Procédés de commande sensible aux conditions du milieu
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
C12M 1/34 - Mesure ou test par des moyens de mesure ou de détection des conditions du milieu, p. ex. par des compteurs de colonies
C12M 1/02 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens d'agitationAppareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens d'échange de chaleur
A totipotent plant tissue multiplication system can include a sterile enclosure and a bioreactor in the sterile enclosure. The bioreactor can include a number of ports. A sensor can be inserted into a first port. A matter insertion system can input matter into the bioreactor via tubing configured to be connected to a second port. The sensor can be removed from the first port during operation of the matter insertion system. The tubing can be disconnected from the second port during operating of the sensor and the culture transfer system.
Solutions are prepared by dissolving N-(n-butyl)-thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) in one or more N-substitued morpholines and mixtures thereof. The solutions may be used in urea fertilizers to reduce nitrogen volatilization, or to reduce the odor of animal waste or urine. Methods of preparing urea fertilizers and the resultant products are also described.
C05G 3/08 - Mélanges d'un ou plusieurs engrais avec des produits n'ayant pas une activité spécifique d'engrais avec des agents contrôlant dans le sol la nitrification des composés d'ammonium ou de l'urée
Methods for interplanting a primary crop and an energy crop include preparing a plantation site for planting the energy crop. Plantation sites may include a primary crop planted in a first row and in a second row, the first row being separated by an intermediate area. The intermediate area is divided into a center portion and two side portions (a first side portion and a second side portion). Methods include lifting a soil and plantation debris mixture from the intermediate area, and redepositing a soil component of the soil and plantation debris mixture primarily in the intermediate area.
A01B 49/06 - Combinaisons d'outils de travail de la terre et d'outils non destinés au travail de la terre, tels que des plantoirs pour semer ou répandre des engrais
The present disclosure provides compositions formulated to improve water resistance when topically applied as a treatment to a surface (e.g., the surface of a wood product). Wood products treated with the compositions, as well as methods for applying the compositions to a surface, are also provided.
A moisture content indicator for visually indicating the moisture content of a wood substrate and methods of making the moisture content indicator are provided.
B05D 5/06 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers pour obtenir des effets multicolores ou d'autres effets optiques
B05D 7/06 - Procédés, autres que le flocage, spécialement adaptés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides, à des surfaces particulières, ou pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides particuliers à du bois
B32B 37/14 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par les propriétés des couches
B32B 33/00 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par des propriétés particulières ou des caractéristiques de surface particulières, p. ex. par des revêtements de surface particuliersProduits stratifiés conçus pour des buts particuliers non couverts par une seule autre classe
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ESTIMATING AGES OF FORESTS FROM REMOTELY SENSED IMAGES
A programmed computer system estimates the age of vegetation such as trees from a number of remotely sensed images of an area of interest. Vegetation Index (V.I.) values are determined for pixel locations in the number of images. The V.I. values are analyzed to find a V.I. value that correlates with a known age of a tree. Once the date of the image that produced the V.I. value is known, the current age of the trees that correspond to the pixel location is determined. In another embodiment, the V.I. values for a pixel location in the composite image are analyzed to determine if an agricultural technique should be applied such as thinning, fertilizing, harvesting, etc.
A programmed computer system estimates the age of trees from a number of remotely sensed images of an area of interest. Vegetation Index (V.I.) values are determined for pixel locations in the number of images. The V.I. values are analyzed to find a V.I. value that correlates with a known age of a tree. Once the date of the image that produced the V.I. value is known, the current age of the trees that correspond to the pixel location is determined.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
C12N 5/02 - Propagation de cellules individuelles ou de cellules en suspensionLeur conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
A01H 4/00 - Reproduction de plantes par des techniques de culture de tissus
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
Methods of initiating plant somatic embryos from megagametophytes are provided. Modern silviculture often requires the planting of large numbers of genetically identical plants that have been selected to have advantageous properties. Production of new plants by sexual reproduction, which yields botanic seeds, is usually not feasible. Asexual propagation, via the culturing of somatic or zygotic embryos, has been shown for some species to yield large numbers of genetically identical embryos, each having the capacity to develop into a normal plant.
Disclosed is a system and method for processing remote sensing data such as LiDAR return data prior to analyzing the data to detect planted items of vegetation such as trees. In one embodiment, LiDAR return data for an area in question is filtered to remove data that are not within a predetermined area of where trees have been planted. Planting data such as GPS data that is collected by tractors or other equipment records the location of where trees are planted. The planting data is used to filter the LiDAR return data by eliminating or ignoring LiDAR return data that are not within a buffer zone around the location where the trees have been planted. Once filtered, the LiDAR return data can be analyzed to detect trees or other items of interest in the remote sensing data.
G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes
G01V 3/00 - Prospection ou détection électrique ou magnétiqueMesure des caractéristiques du champ magnétique de la terre, p. ex. de la déclinaison ou de la déviation
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System for detecting planted trees with LiDAR data
Disclosed is a system and method for processing LiDAR return data prior to analyzing the data to detect planted trees. LiDAR return data for an area in question is filtered to remove data that are not within a predetermined area of where trees have been planted. Planting data such as GPS data that is collected by tractors or other equipment records the location of where trees are planted. The planting data is used to filter the LiDAR return data by eliminating or ignoring LiDAR return data that are not within a buffer zone around the location where the trees have been planted. Once filtered, the LiDAR return data can be analyzed to detect trees or other items of interest in the LiDAR return data.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
G01S 17/89 - Systèmes lidar, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la cartographie ou l'imagerie
G01S 7/487 - Extraction des signaux d'écho désirés
A method of sinuglating embryos is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of embryos (40) within a system (20) and sensing (34) at least one of the plurality of embryos in a fluid. The method also includes dispensing (26) at least one of the plurality of embryos on a surface (28).
Wood-based composites, and methods for their manufacture, are provided. The composites include oriented wooden strands and cured bonding resin connecting adjacent strands. The composites are relatively low-density, having an average dry density of the wooden composites of about 15-28 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). The unique composition of the composites provide improved structural and insulating (thermal and acoustic) properties when compared to traditional engineered wood products (e.g., oriented strandboard).
B32B 21/14 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de bois, p. ex. une planche de bois, une feuille de placage, une feuille de bois aggloméré comprenant une planche de bois ou une feuille de bois de placage
B32B 21/06 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de bois, p. ex. une planche de bois, une feuille de placage, une feuille de bois aggloméré comprenant du bois comme seul composant ou composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de papier ou de carton
B32B 21/02 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de bois, p. ex. une planche de bois, une feuille de placage, une feuille de bois aggloméré sous forme de fibres, copeaux ou particules
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METHODS OF TRANSFERRING PLANT EMBRYOS TO GERMINATION MEDIUM
Methods of transferring a plurality of plant somatic embryos to germination medium are provided. Each of the methods includes the steps of: (a) depositing a plurality of plant somatic embryos on a surface of a substrate, wherein the substrate has a top surface and a bottom surface; (b) inverting the substrate with the disposed plurality of plant somatic embryos over germination medium contained in a container such that the plurality of plant somatic embryos disposed on the top surface of the substrate are opposite to and facing a surface of the germination medium; and (c) applying a sufficient force to the bottom surface of the substrate.
Solutions are prepared by dissolving N-(n-butyl)-thiophosphoric triamide (NBPT) in one or more N-alkyl amino alcohols, N, N-dialkyl amino alcohols, N-alkyl-N-alkoxy amino alcohols, and mixtures thereof. The solutions may be used in urea fertilizers to reduce nitrogen volatilization, or to reduce the odor of animal waste. Methods of preparing urea fertilizers and the resultant products are also described.
A processor-based apparatus for computing stream vectors for an area of interest divides the area of interest into a number of hydrologic unit code (HUC) areas. The processor calculates stream vectors from lower resolution digital elevation map (DEM) data. For those HUC areas where higher resolution DEM data is available, the processor merges the lower resolution and higher resolution DEM data. Stream vectors are calculated from the merged DEM data and used to replace those stream vectors calculated from the lower resolution DEM data. Attributes of stream vectors that receive upstream flow from an adjacent HUC area are corrected.
The present disclosure provides methods of separating plant germinants from gelled germination medium. Each of the methods includes the steps of: (a) placing a gelled germination medium having a plurality of plant germinants embedded in the gelled germination medium, onto a mesh material such that the plurality of plant germinants are proximate to the mesh material; (b) applying a first wash solution to the gelled germination medium with a force sufficient to break-up and dislodge the gelled germination medium from the plurality of plant germinants; and (c) continuing to apply the first wash solution such that the gelled germination medium is separated from the plurality of plant germinants, and the plurality of plant germinants remain on mesh material.
C12N 5/00 - Cellules non différenciées humaines, animales ou végétales, p. ex. lignées cellulairesTissusLeur culture ou conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
C12N 5/02 - Propagation de cellules individuelles ou de cellules en suspensionLeur conservationMilieux de culture à cet effet
A processor-based apparatus for computing stream vectors for an area of interest divides the area of interest into a number of hydrologic unit code (HUC) areas. The processor calculates stream vectors from lower resolution digital elevation map (DEM) data. For those HUC areas where higher resolution DEM data is available, the processor merges the lower resolution and higher resolution DEM data. Stream vectors are calculated from the merged DEM data and used to replace those stream vectors calculated from the lower resolution DEM data. Attributes of stream vectors that receive upstream flow from an adjacent HUC area are corrected.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
A composition comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the composition has a brightness of at least 20 as measured by the Brightness Test. The wood pulp fiber can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber. The brightness may be at least 30 as measured by the Brightness Test.
C08L 23/00 - Compositions contenant des homopolymères ou des copolymères d'hydrocarbures aliphatiques non saturés ne possédant qu'une seule liaison double carbone-carboneCompositions contenant des dérivés de tels polymères
C08L 97/02 - Matériau lignocellulosique, p. ex. bois, paille ou bagasse
C08J 5/04 - Renforcement des composés macromoléculaires avec des matériaux fibreux en vrac ou en nappes
E04F 13/16 - Revêtements ou enduits, p. ex. pour murs ou plafonds constitués d'éléments d'habillage ou de garnissageLeurs bâtisLeurs moyens de fixation constitués de plusieurs éléments d'habillage ou de garnissage semblables en fibres ou en copeaux, p. ex. collés par des résines synthétiques
A composition comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber, 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer and 0.1 to 5 weight % clear mineral oil having a specific gravity less than water. A composition comprising 65 to 85 wt % wood pulp fiber, 15 to 35 wt % thermoplastic polymer and 0.1 to 5 weight % mineral oil having a specific gravity less than water. The wood pulp fiber can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber.
D02G 3/00 - Filés ou fils, p. ex. fils fantaisieProcédés ou appareils pour leur production non prévus ailleurs
B05D 5/00 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers
A composition comprising 10 to 50 wt % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the dilution level for detection in a bag at 40°C is equal to or less than 450 as determined by ASTM E679.
D02G 3/00 - Filés ou fils, p. ex. fils fantaisieProcédés ou appareils pour leur production non prévus ailleurs
B05D 5/00 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers
A process for producing composite polymeric materials which comprise wood pulp fiber and thermoplastic polymer is provided, comprising the step of adding mineral oil to the composition containing wood pulp fiber and thermoplastic polymer during mixing. The wood pulp fiber used is preferably a bleached chemical wood pulp fiber. The process further includes conversion of the composite polymer materials into pellet form.
B29C 47/00 - Moulage par extrusion, c. à d. en exprimant la matière à mouler dans une matrice ou une filière qui lui donne la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet (moulage par extrusion-soufflage B29C 49/04)
The method of making a pellet comprising wood pulp fiber and thermoplastic polymer, comprising extruding an extrudate comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer through a die, cutting a pellet from the extrudate, removing the pellet from the extrudate with water having a temperature less than the extrudate, filtering the pellet from the water. In one embodiment the wood pulp fiber in the pellet has a moisture content of 1% or less. In one embodiment the wood fiber does not swell.
A composition comprising 10 to 50 wt % wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 wt % thermoplastic polymer wherein the average dispersion of the fibers within the thermoplastic polymer composition is equal to or greater than 90% as determined by the Dispersion Test. The pulp can be bleached chemical wood pulp fiber.
D02G 3/00 - Filés ou fils, p. ex. fils fantaisieProcédés ou appareils pour leur production non prévus ailleurs
B05D 5/00 - Procédés pour appliquer des liquides ou d'autres matériaux fluides aux surfaces pour obtenir des effets, finis ou des structures de surface particuliers
An process for producing composite polymeric materials which comprise wood pulp fiber and thermoplastic polymer is provided, comprising the step of decreasing the exit area of the mixing device to 40 to 60% of the cross-sectional area of the mixing device. The wood pulp fiber used is preferably a bleached chemical wood pulp fiber. The process further includes conversion of the composite polymer materials into pellet form.
B29C 47/00 - Moulage par extrusion, c. à d. en exprimant la matière à mouler dans une matrice ou une filière qui lui donne la forme désirée; Appareils à cet effet (moulage par extrusion-soufflage B29C 49/04)
A molded part comprising 10 to 50 weight % wood pulp fiber, 45 to 85 weight % thermoplastic polymer and having an edge extending between two faces wherein the edge has two tactile defects or less per foot or less of edge length.
The process of forming a molded part comprising providing a masterbatch composition comprising 65 to 85 weight percent wood pulp fiber and 15 to 35 weight percent thermoplastic polymer, placing the masterbatch composition directly into an injection molder; adding additional material comprising thermoplastic polymer to provide a let-down composition whereby the let-down composition comprises 20 to 50 weight percent wood pulp fiber and 45 to 85 weight percent thermoplastic polymer, forming molded parts from the injection molder.
An audit system and method audits operation of an optimizer system in a mill, for example auditing operation of a cant optimizer which optimizes sawing patterns. The audit system may be completely independent of the optimizer. For example, the audit system may acquire information (e.g., optically) indicative of a geometry of boards downstream from a piece of equipment such as a gangsaw. The audit system may computationally reconstruct a cant from which the boards were sawn, determine an outside dimension indicative of wane, and simulate alternative sawing patterns, determining a theoretical amount of recovery that would have resulted from each and comparing such to actual recovery from the log or cant. Alternative sawing patterns may take into account various wane rules and comparison may take into account current demand and/or prices for dimensional lumber.
The present disclosure includes systems and methods for manufacturing a composite wood product. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of forming a mat from a plurality of wood elements and an adhesive, the mat having a width W measured substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the mat and an initial thickness T1. The mat is then moved in a machine direction, the machine direction being substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and the temperature across the width W of the mat is adjusted. The mat is then compressed into a billet having a final thickness T2. In some embodiments, the system includes a continuous movement mechanism, a side preheat assembly, and a press assembly.
B27N 3/18 - Opérations auxiliaires, p. ex. préchauffage, humidification, coupe
B27N 3/24 - Moulage ou pressage caractérisé par l'emploi de presses à fonctionnement continu comportant des bandes ou des chaînes sans fin déplacées dans la zone de compression
H05B 6/78 - Dispositions pour le mouvement continu du matériau
B29C 43/00 - Moulage par pressage, c.-à-d. en appliquant une pression externe pour faire couler la matière à moulerAppareils à cet effet
B27N 3/20 - Moulage ou pressage caractérisé par l'emploi de presses à fonctionnement discontinu
B29C 43/22 - Moulage par pressage, c.-à-d. en appliquant une pression externe pour faire couler la matière à moulerAppareils à cet effet pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur indéfinie
B27N 3/00 - Fabrication d'objets sensiblement plats, p. ex. panneaux, à partir de particules ou de fibres
B03B 5/68 - Lavage de matériaux en grains, en poudre ou en grumeauxSéparation par voie humide en utilisant de l'eau pulsée
B03B 5/00 - Lavage de matériaux en grains, en poudre ou en grumeauxSéparation par voie humide
B05B 15/06 - Montage, dispositifs de maintien ou de soutien des têtes de pulvérisation ou autres organes de projection lorsqu'ils sont en service ou au repos (B05B 15/10 a priorité)
B05B 1/20 - Tuyaux ou goulottes perforés, p. ex. rampes de pulvérisationÉléments de sortie pour ces dispositifs
B05B 13/04 - Moyens pour supporter l'ouvrageDisposition ou assemblage des têtes de pulvérisationAdaptation ou disposition des moyens pour entraîner des pièces les têtes de pulvérisation étant déplacées au cours de l'opération
B05B 1/04 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour produire un jet, un pulvérisat ou tout autre écoulement de forme ou de nature particulière, p. ex. sous forme de gouttes individuelles de forme plane, p. ex. en forme d'éventail, en forme de lame
B05B 1/06 - Buses, têtes de pulvérisation ou autres dispositifs de sortie, avec ou sans dispositifs auxiliaires tels que valves, moyens de chauffage agencés pour produire un jet, un pulvérisat ou tout autre écoulement de forme ou de nature particulière, p. ex. sous forme de gouttes individuelles de forme annulaire, tubulaire ou conique creuse
The present disclosure is directed generally towards to embryo insertion systems and methods for use with manufactured seeds. In some embodiments, embryo insertion systems according to the disclosure include an embryo delivery assembly and a fill material deposit assembly. The embryo delivery assembly may include an insertion member, a release assistance member, and a fill material deposit assembly. The fill material deposit assembly may include a fill material containment device, a fill material conveyance device, and optionally, a fill material separation device. Further aspects of the disclosure relate to methods for operating embryo insertion systems according to embodiments of the disclosure to enable simultaneous embryo insertion and fill material delivery.
A01C 1/00 - Appareils ou modes d'emploi des appareils pour éprouver ou traiter les graines, les racines ou analogues avant l'ensemencement ou la plantation
The present disclosure is directed generally towards to embryo insertion systems and methods for use with manufactured seeds. In some embodiments, embryo insertion systems according to the disclosure include an embryo delivery assembly and a fill material deposit assembly. The embryo delivery assembly may include an insertion member, a release assistance member, and a fill material deposit assembly. The fill material deposit assembly may include a fill material containment device, a fill material conveyance device, and optionally, a fill material separation device. Further aspects of the disclosure relate to methods for operating embryo insertion systems according to embodiments of the disclosure to enable simultaneous embryo insertion and fill material delivery.
A process for making a fibrillated blend of lyocell and cellulose pulp fibers in which a blend of lyocell and cellulose pulp fibers is provided. The lyocell is from 25% to 75% of the total weight of the blend of lyocell and cellulose pulp fibers. The blend is refined in a high shear field device to provide a blend of fibrillated lyocell and pulp fibers having a diameter of 10 to 500 nanometers and a fiber length of 50 to 500 μπι. The high shear field device can be a homogenizer or colloid mill.
A programmed computer or non-transitory computer readable storage media has instructions that are executable by a processor to identify LiDAR data points associated with items of vegetation or other objects. Each LiDAR data point is tested to determine if it lies within the value of a closed surface defined for higher LiDAR points. If so, the LiDAR point is grouped with the LiDAR points associated with a previously identified item of vegetation. If not, a new item of vegetation is identified.
G01V 3/00 - Prospection ou détection électrique ou magnétiqueMesure des caractéristiques du champ magnétique de la terre, p. ex. de la déclinaison ou de la déviation
A programmed computer or non-transitory computer readable storage media has instructions that are executable by a processor to identify LiDAR data points associated with items of vegetation or other objects. Each LiDAR data point is tested to determine if it lies within the value of a closed surface defined for higher LiDAR points. If so, the LiDAR point is grouped with the LiDAR points associated with a previously identified item of vegetation. If not, a new item of vegetation is identified.
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
A01G 1/00 - Horticulture; Culture des légumes (étiquettes ou plaques d'identification G09F 3/00, G09F 7/00)
The invention provides methods for multiplying conifer embryogenic tissue. The methods of the invention comprise the steps of: (a) culturing conifer embryogenic tissue in or on a solid multiplication medium comprising one or more growth hormones; and (b) culturing the conifer embryogenic tissue multiplied in step (a) in or on a liquid multiplication medium comprising one or more growth hormones, wherein the initial concentration of growth hormones in the solid multiplication medium of step (a) is greater than the initial concentration of growth hormones in the liquid multiplication medium of step (b).
The disclosure relates to systems and methods for detecting features on billets of laminated veneer lumber (LVL). In some embodiments, an LVL billet is provided and passed through a scanning assembly. The scanning assembly includes an x-ray generator and an x-ray detector. The x-ray generator generates a beam of x-ray radiation and the x-ray detector measures intensity of the beam of x-ray radiation after is passes through the LVL billet. The measured intensity is then processed to create an image. Images taken according to the disclosure may then be analyzed to detect features on the LVL billet.
The present disclosure is directed generally towards floor panels and flooring drainage systems utilizing two or more interconnected improved floor panels. In some embodiments, the disclosure includes a floor panel having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first longitudinal surface, a second longitudinal surface, a first transverse surface, and a second transverse surface. One or more drainage assemblies are located on either the first transverse surface and/or the second transverse surface. Each of the drainage assemblies include one or more drainage slots and one or more drainage notches. Further aspects are directed towards flooring drainage systems comprising two or more interconnected floor panels according to embodiments of the disclosure.
A computer system for creating artifact-free aerial images of a region of interest. A computer system receives one or more input aerial images that are obtained at different times. A false-color image is created by applying two or more of the input aerial images to different color channel inputs of the false-color image. Based on the color of the pixels in the false-color image, pixels in the two or more input aerial images are classified as representing clear, cloud or shadow areas. An output image is created by combining pixels that are classified as representing clear areas from two or more of the input aerial images.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
A method of modulating the development stage of strobili growing on a gymnosperm tree comprises: (a) installing a protective covering over one or more strobili bud(s), wherein the type of protective covering is selected to delay or advance strobili development; and (b) maintaining the protective covering over the strobili bud(s) for a time period sufficient to delay or advance the development stage of the covered strobili buds in comparison to the development stage of naturally growing, uncovered, control strobili.
Fire-resistant wood products and formulations for fire-resistant coatings. A fire-resistant coating comprising an aromatic isocyanate (present in a quantity ranging from about 15% to about 39%), castor oil (present in a quantity ranging from about 37% to about 65%), and intumescent particles (present in a quantity ranging from about 1 % to about 40%). Further aspects are directed towards materials such as wood products coated with fire-resistant coatings such as l-joists, trusses, solid sawn lumber, parallel strand lumber (PSL), oriented strand board (OSS), oriented strand lumber (OSL), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), laminated strand lumber (LSL), particleboard, and medium density fiberboard (MDF).
A computer system for creating artifact-free aerial images of a region of interest. A computer system receives one or more input aerial images that are obtained at different times. A false-color image is created by applying two or more of the input aerial images to different color channel inputs of the false-color image. Based on the color of the pixels in the false-color image, pixels in the two or more input aerial images are classified as representing clear, cloud or shadow areas. An output image is created by combining pixels that are classified as representing clear areas from two or more of the input aerial images.
The present disclosure includes a manufactured seed comprising a seed shell and a restraint disposed within the seed shell. The seed shell is a structure having an open end and a closed end. The restraint comprises a parabolic cavity. A seal assembly is disposed on the open end of the seed shell in a configuration effective to seal the seed shell.
The present disclosure is directed generally towards fire-resistant wood products and formulations for fire-resistant coatings. In some embodiments, the disclosure includes a fire-resistant coating comprising an aromatic isocyanate (present in a quantity ranging from about 15% to about 39%), castor oil (present in a quantity ranging from about 37% to about 65%), and intumescent particles (present in a quantity ranging from about 1% to about 40%). Further aspects are directed towards materials such as wood products coated with fire-resistant coatings according to embodiments of the disclosure.
In one aspect, the invention provides a method of modulating the development stage of strobili growing on a gymnosperm tree comprising: (a) installing a protective covering over one more strobili bud(s), wherein the type of protective covering is selected to delay or advance strobili development; and (b) maintaining the protective covering over the strobili bud(s) for a time period sufficient to delay or advance the development stage of the covered strobili buds in comparison to the development stage of naturally growing, uncovered, control strobili.
