Manufactured seed having an improved end seal
US7882656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01H4/006
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An artificial seed is provided. The artificial seed includes a seed shell having a live end, a dead end and a perimeter. A nutritive media disposed within the seed shell. The artificial seed also includes a restraint disposed within the seed shell and having a cavity housing an embryo. A primary end seal is attached to the live end of the seed shell. The artificial seed further includes an end seal disposed on the dead end of the seed shell and the end seal has at least three closure axes forming a seal in a direction extending along each one of the closure axes.
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