Pioneer Hi-bred International, Inc.

Joseph L Glaubitz

James L Hunter

Lyndon J Schroeder

Timothy P Meyer

Michael E Hartman

Andrew S Nickerson

Mark W Spicer

Bruce E Cadwell

Timothy J Wilhelm

Kent Hoeppner

Roger Blickhan

David W Goldsberry

Timothy Wilhelm

Tim Meyer

Roger J Blickham

An apparatus and method for automated high-throughput processing seed requests or orders includes an autonomous single seed counter and packager which operates by pre-programmed criteria. Optional features can include a thresher, a spiral separator, and a label applicator. A conveyance path, controlled automatically, can move the seed to appropriate and desired stations during the processing while maintaining segregation from subsequent seed being processed. Validation of the seed request matching the sample requested occurs prior to processing and information about the seed to process or having been processed can be derived and stored for further use.

Automated high-throughput seed processing apparatus

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Johnston, IA, United States of America

Joseph L Glaubitz