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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 06, 2007
Daniel M. Goldman, Des Moines, IA (US);
Michael E. Hartman, Des Moines, IA (US);
James L. Hunter, Maxwell, IA (US);
David L. Johnson, Johnston, IA (US);
Griffiths J. Tucker, Davenport, IA (US);
Daniel M. Goldman, Des Moines, IA (US);
Michael E. Hartman, Des Moines, IA (US);
James L. Hunter, Maxwell, IA (US);
David L. Johnson, Johnston, IA (US);
Griffiths J. Tucker, Davenport, IA (US);
Pioneer Hi Bred International Inc, Johnston, IA (US);
Abstract
A method for handling package assemblies in an automated aliquot and/or dispersal processes is provided. Embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to, a method of handling a package assembly containing a particulate aliquot (such as a selected type of agricultural seed) that includes first and second portions which cooperate to contain the aliquot, the method including receiving the package assembly in a package assembly handling device, and applying a force to the package assembly using the package assembly handling device so that the first and second portions at least partially separate in response to the force.