Seed sorter

US8548222B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Monsanto Technology LLC · US

Inventors

• Kevin L. Deppermann · Chesterfield, US
• James Crain · Wildwood, US
• Sam Eathington · Ames, US
• Mike Graham · Chesterfield, US
• Steven H. Modiano · Ballwin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 14, 2013
• Grant date: Oct 1, 2013
• Expiry date: Mar 14, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01N2201/129
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for evaluating and sorting seeds based on characteristics of the seeds. One method generally includes collecting image data from different parts of the seeds, and then analyzing the collected image data to determine if the seeds exhibit at least one or more characteristics. The seeds can then be sorted to desired seed repositories based on whether or not the seeds exhibit the at least one or more characteristics.