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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 04, 2004
Edwin Hirahara, Federal Way, WA (US);
Edwin Hirahara, Federal Way, WA (US);
Weyerhaeuser NR Company, Federal Way, WA (US);
Abstract
A method of manufacturing an artificial seed blank () is provided. The method includes placing a seed shell () on one of a plurality of receptacle () containing an end seal formation material () at the first assembly station. The method also includes forming an end seal () at one end of the seed shell by permitting the predetermined amount of an end seal formation material to change state. Further, the method includes depositing media () into the seed shell and positioning the seed shell at a second assembly station. The method also includes removing the seed shell from the receptacle at the second assembly station.