IP Library Patent Application 11422469
Patent Application
App. No. 11/422,469

Seed-Holding Device

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App. No.
11/422,469
Abstract

A seed-holding device comprises of a transfer device having a main body and a pusher. The device also includes a holder for engaging the transfer device; the transfer device has a closed proximal end, an open distal end, an expansive spring, and a pusher connecting means. The expansive spring is located between the closed proximal end and the pusher connecting means. The seed-holding device, when loaded, has no parts that can be easily broken by extending beyond the proximal end of the transfer device.

Claims (7)

1 . A seed-holding device comprising:

a. a transfer device configured to receive at least one seed, comprising a main body and a pusher that slides in the main body, and

b. a holder configured to engage the transfer device, the transfer device having a closed proximal end and the pusher connecting means.

2 . The seed-holding device of claim 1 , wherein the pusher connecting means travels in an opening in a longitudinal surface of the transfer device.

3 . The seed-holding device of claim 2 further comprising gradations along the opening in the longitudinal surface of the transfer device.

4 . The seed-holding device of claim 2 , wherein the pusher connecting mean has an arm in association with the opening in the longitudinal surface of the transfer device.

5 . The seed-holding device of claim 2 , wherein the pusher connecting means has a plug located on a surface facing the closed proximal end of the transfer device.

Assignments (4)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 10, 2015
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
To: BEST MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 037000/0161 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 4, 2012
From: BEST MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
To: WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 028157/0054 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 25, 2006
From: MEHTA, ROHIT; MUEHLHEIM, MARKUS
To: BEST MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 018175/0636 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 14, 2006
From: KIRCHHEVEL, LAMAR G.; ZALESKI, RICHARD L., II; LIN, DEAN Y.; ZICA, MICHAEL A.
To: ALCON, INC.
Reel/Frame 018104/0686 →