US4068602A
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Coated seed and method of seeding
Assignee: Rice Growers Association of California
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Filing: 1976-06-21
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Granted: 1978-01-17
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Expires: 1996-06-21
Abstract
Abstract The seeds to be sown are coated with a coating substantially comprising a saccharide such as glucose by mixing the seed with a saccharide solution prior to seeding. At the same time a fungicide and nutrients to improve germination may be added. The additional weight imparted to the seed by the glucose enhances the probability that the seed will be spread evenly on the seed bed, particularly when the latter is covered with water.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R. Mickus
- 👤 James T. Munson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:10
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C1/00; A01C1/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S111/00; Y10S111/90; Y10S111/905; Y10S111/906; Y10S111/911; Y10S111/92
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
The method of seeding a flooded rice paddy comprising: coating each individual rice seed with a coating consisting essentially of a liquid saccharide and talc to increase the weight of the seed by at least 20%, passing said coated seeds to a finishing step wherein the seeds become discreet and free flowing, and applying said seeds in the absence of presoaking to said rice paddy by aerial broadcast.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
68 words
The method of seeding a flooded rice paddy comprising: coating each individual rice seed with a coating consisting essentially of a liquid saccharide and talc to increase the weight of the seed by at least 20%, passing said coated seeds to a finishing step wherein the seeds become discreet and free flowing, and applying said seeds in the absence of presoaking to said rice paddy by aerial broadcast.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said coating includes micronutrients.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said coating includes a fungicide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said saccharide is glucose.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-01-16 | 1981-07-18 | 1982-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-16 | 1985-07-18 | 1986-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-16 | 1989-07-18 | 1990-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |