Apparatus, method and system for creating, handling, collecting and indexing seed and seed portions from plant seed
US8286387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/202
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatuses, methods and systems for creating, handling and collecting seed portions are highly beneficial. The apparatus includes a carrier having one or more carrying positions adapted to carry a seed. The carrying positions having a seed orienter adapted to orient the seed relative to the carrying position in the carrier for creating seed portions therefrom. The method includes taking a carrier having one or more carrying positions, orienting a seed relative to the carrying position in the carrier, ablating the seed with a seed ablation device, and communicating seed portions through a manifold into a compartment layer. The system includes a seed manifold adapted to dock thereon a seed carrier having pre-positioned and pre-oriented seed therein. Seed and seed portions removed from the seed in the carrier are communicated into a collector and compartment layer respectively using the seed manifold.
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