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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2010
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 package assembly handling system 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 package assembly handling system for handling a package assembly comprising first and second portions that cooperate to contain a particulate aliquot, the system including a package assembly handling device configured for applying a force to the package assembly so that the first and second portions at least partially separate, thus releasing at least a portion of the particulate aliquot.