A method for accurately administering a substance to a subject in motion is provided including obtaining one or more scans of the subject. The subject has at least one defined target region thereon for delivery of the substance. A three dimensional position of the subject in motion is calculated based on the obtained one or more scans of the subject. The three dimensional position includes X, Y, and Z coordinates defining the three dimensional position. A timing adjustment is calculated based on the calculated three dimensional position of the subject in motion. A timing of the delivery of the substance to the at least one defined target region is adjusted based on the subject using the calculated timing adjustment. The obtaining, calculating the three dimensional position, calculating the timing adjustment and the adjusting are performed by at least one processor.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Sorting machines for live animals. Gender identification, health inspection (Term considered
too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13
(2) (b) of the Regulations).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Machinery and equipment for animal management, namely,
moving and handling equipment for sorting and placing chicks
in containers for transport. Computer hardware and software systems, and vision systems,
namely, electrical control systems for sorting eggs and
animals by gender, health, and viability.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Sorting machines for live animals.
(2) Gender identification, health inspection (Term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Machinery and equipment for animal management, namely, moving and handling equipment for sorting and placing chicks in containers for transport.
(2) Computer hardware and software systems, and vision systems, namely, electrical control systems for sorting eggs and animals by gender, health, and viability.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Machinery and equipment for animal management, namely, live handling and movement equipment for chicks, namely, chick counters, chick sorting and handling equipment, namely systems that sort and place chicks in containers for transport; Computer hardware and software systems, and vision systems, namely, systems for sorting eggs and animals by gender, health, and viability
7.
GENDER IDENTIFICATION OF CHICKS USING DIGITAL IMAGE ANALYSIS
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and computer readable medium with instructions for identifying a gender of a chick. A method includes causing a chick to transition along a path that is associated with a stimulus for provoking an open stance by the chick. The method further includes obtaining one or more images of the chick in the open stance, determining one or more gender-related features of the chick based at least in part on the one or more images, and determining a gender of the chick based at least in part on the one or more gender-related features. One or more portions of the method can include any various machine learning techniques, such as supervised machine learning and/or unsupervised machine learning. For example, a supervised machine learning approach can be employed to train a neural network to identify a pose of a chick, identify gender-related features associated with the chick's wing, and/or assess the gender-related features to make a gender determination.
G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestriansBody parts, e.g. hands
G06V 20/52 - Surveillance or monitoring of activities, e.g. for recognising suspicious objects
A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Sorting machines, namely, machines for sorting live animals; Gender identification and health inspection machines for live animals, namely machines comprised of an apparatus for capturing an image of a live animal and utilizing the image to determine the animal's gender and assess the animal's health;
9.
METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR DELIVERING A SUBSTANCE TO A SUBJECT
A method for accurately administering a substance to a subject in motion is provided including obtaining one or more scans of the subject. The subject has at least one defined target region thereon for delivery of the substance. A three dimensional position of the subject in motion is calculated based on the obtained one or more scans of the subject. The three dimensional position includes X, Y, and Z coordinates defining the three dimensional position. A timing adjustment is calculated based on the calculated three dimensional position of the subject in motion. A timing of the delivery of the substance to the at least one defined target region is adjusted based on the subject using the calculated timing adjustment. The obtaining, calculating the three dimensional position, calculating the timing adjustment and the adjusting are performed by at least one processor.
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
10.
METHODS, SYSTEMS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR DELIVERING A SUBSTANCE TO A SUBJECT
A method for accurately administering a substance to a subject in motion is provided including obtaining one or more scans of the subject. The subject has at least one defined target region thereon for delivery of the substance. A three dimensional position of the subject in motion is calculated based on the obtained one or more scans of the subject. The three dimensional position includes X, Y, and Z coordinates defining the three dimensional position. A timing adjustment is calculated based on the calculated three dimensional position of the subject in motion. A timing of the delivery of the substance to the at least one defined target region is adjusted based on the subject using the calculated timing adjustment. The obtaining, calculating the three dimensional position, calculating the timing adjustment and the adjusting are performed by at least one processor.
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
G16H 30/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical images for processing medical images, e.g. editing
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
(1) Automatic vaccination apparatus. (1) Installation, maintenance and repair of machinery, namely inspection machinery, sorting system machinery, and automatic vaccination machinery for animals.
(2) Leasing of agricultural equipment.
14.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PREPARING AND DELIVERING OOCYST SOLUTIONS
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for disrupting the outer membrane of an oocyst in solution and delivering the solution to an animal. The system includes a vessel containing unbroken oocysts in solution, an oocyst processing chamber, and a delivery outlet. The unbroken oocysts are moved from the vessel through the processing chamber and a portion of the oocyst membranes are disrupted releasing sporocysts, the resulting solution is moved from the processing chamber into the delivery outlet where the solution is delivered to an animal. Methods of vaccination, including vaccination against an Eimeria infection, are also provided.
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for delivering a gel to a surface. In one embodiment, the system may have a first vessel with a first low viscosity aqueous solution comprising a binder/crosslinking agent; and a second vessel with a second low viscosity aqueous solution comprising a gelling component. The separate first and second low viscosity aqueous solutions are sprayed onto a surface where the solutions mix forming a gel.
A system for delivery of a fluid to an animal is provided in the present disclosure. The system includes a reservoir to hold a volume of fluid, delivery outlet, recirculating loop, and valve in fluid communication between the reservoir and delivery outlet, the valve having an inlet to receive fluid from the reservoir, a first outlet in fluid communication with the delivery outlet, and a second outlet in fluid communication with a return conduit to the reservoir. The system further includes control means for opening and closing the first and second valve outlets, and a pump to pump fluid from the reservoir to the valve and through the reservoir return conduit to the reservoir. When the control means opens the first outlet, the fluid flows from the reservoir to the delivery outlet. When the control means opens the second valve outlet, the fluid flows through the return conduit to the reservoir.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A01K 45/00 - Other aviculture appliances, e.g. devices for determining whether a bird is about to lay
A61D 7/00 - Devices or methods for introducing solid, liquid, or gaseous remedies or other materials into or onto the bodies of animals
A61M 5/30 - Syringes for injection by jet action, without needle, e.g. for use with replaceable ampoules or cartridges
A61M 11/00 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes
A system for delivery of a fluid to an animal is provided in the present disclosure. The system includes a reservoir to hold a volume of fluid, delivery outlet, recirculating loop, and valve in fluid communication between the reservoir and delivery outlet, the valve having an inlet to receive fluid from the reservoir, a first outlet in fluid communication with the delivery outlet, and a second outlet in fluid communication with a return conduit to the reservoir. The system further includes control means for opening and closing the first and second valve outlets, and a pump to pump fluid from the reservoir to the valve and through the reservoir return conduit to the reservoir. When the control means opens the first outlet, the fluid flows from the reservoir to the delivery outlet. When the control means opens the second valve outlet, the fluid flows through the return conduit to the reservoir.
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for disrupting the outer membrane of an oocyst in solution and delivering the solution to an animal. The system includes a vessel containing unbroken oocysts in solution, an oocyst processing chamber, and a delivery outlet. The unbroken oocysts are moved from the vessel through the processing chamber and a portion of the oocyst membranes are disrupted releasing sporocysts, the resulting solution is moved from the processing chamber into the delivery outlet where the solution is delivered to an animal. Methods of vaccination, including vaccination against an Eimeria infection, are also provided.
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for delivering a gel to a surface. In one embodiment, the system may have a first vessel with a first low viscosity aqueous solution comprising a binder/crosslinking agent; and a second vessel with a second low viscosity aqueous solution comprising a gelling component. The separate first and second low viscosity aqueous solutions are sprayed onto a surface where the solutions mix forming a gel.
A system and method for automatically delivering a substance to an animal or fish including a positioning system that positions each animal singularly and a sensor that detects the location of a predetermined targeted area on the animal. The system further includes a delivery device for delivering a substance to the targeted area. The position of the delivery device may be adjustable. The delivery device is in communication with the sensor. The delivery device adjusts its position in response to the data received from the sensor and delivers a substance to the targeted area.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A01K 61/13 - Prevention or treatment of fish diseases
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
A01K 45/00 - Other aviculture appliances, e.g. devices for determining whether a bird is about to lay
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61D 7/00 - Devices or methods for introducing solid, liquid, or gaseous remedies or other materials into or onto the bodies of animals
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
A61D 17/00 - Devices for indicating trouble during labour of animals
A61D 19/00 - Instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation
A61D 1/02 - Trocars or cannulas for teatsVaccination appliances
A61M 5/30 - Syringes for injection by jet action, without needle, e.g. for use with replaceable ampoules or cartridges
A61M 5/42 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for desensitising skin, for protruding skin to facilitate piercing, or for locating point where body is to be pierced
23.
System and method of determining the health and gender of a chick
A first system for determining the relative health of a chick having a first moving platform to support a chick, a first image capture device, a first database having a library of digital images relating to healthy and unhealthy chicks and a computer processor in communication with the image capture device and database. A second system for determining the gender of a chick includes a second moving platform, a second image capture device, stimuli directed at the chick to cause the chick to open its wings. The second system also includes a second database having wing patterns of male and female chicks of the breed of the chick on the second moving platform and a second computer processor in communication with the second image capture device and the second database.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A01K 45/00 - Other aviculture appliances, e.g. devices for determining whether a bird is about to lay
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61D 7/00 - Devices or methods for introducing solid, liquid, or gaseous remedies or other materials into or onto the bodies of animals
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
A61D 17/00 - Devices for indicating trouble during labour of animals
A61D 19/00 - Instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation
A61D 1/02 - Trocars or cannulas for teatsVaccination appliances
A01K 61/13 - Prevention or treatment of fish diseases
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
A61M 5/30 - Syringes for injection by jet action, without needle, e.g. for use with replaceable ampoules or cartridges
A61M 5/42 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for desensitising skin, for protruding skin to facilitate piercing, or for locating point where body is to be pierced
24.
Automatic system and method for delivering a substance to an animal
A system and method for automatically delivering a substance to an animal including a positioning system that positions each animal singularly, a sensor that detects the location of a predetermined targeted area on the animal and an image processor. The system further includes a delivery device having a plurality of delivery outlets for delivering a substance to the targeted area. The sensor, image processor and delivery device are in communication with a computer processor. The sensor activates the image processor which takes at least one image of the animal positioned singularly. The image is communicated to the computer processor and analyzed. The computer processor activates the delivery outlet proximate the predetermined target area on the animal which delivers an effective dosage of substance to the predetermined targeted area.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
A01K 45/00 - Other aviculture appliances, e.g. devices for determining whether a bird is about to lay
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61D 7/00 - Devices or methods for introducing solid, liquid, or gaseous remedies or other materials into or onto the bodies of animals
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
A61D 17/00 - Devices for indicating trouble during labour of animals
A61D 19/00 - Instruments or methods for reproduction or fertilisation
A61D 1/02 - Trocars or cannulas for teatsVaccination appliances
A01K 61/13 - Prevention or treatment of fish diseases
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
A61M 5/30 - Syringes for injection by jet action, without needle, e.g. for use with replaceable ampoules or cartridges
A61M 5/42 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for desensitising skin, for protruding skin to facilitate piercing, or for locating point where body is to be pierced
25.
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETERMINING THE HEALTH & GENDER OF A CHICK
A first system for determining the relative health of a chick having a first moving platform to support a chick, a first image capture device, a first database having a library of digital images relating to healthy and unhealthy chicks and a computer processor in communication with the image capture device and database. A second system for determining the gender of a chick includes a second moving platform, a second image capture device, stimuli directed at the chick to cause the chick to open its wings. The second system also includes a second database having wing patterns of male and female chicks of the breed of the chick on the second moving platform and a second computer processor in communication with the second image capture device and the second database.
A system and method for automatically delivering a substance to an animal including a positioning system that positions each animal singularly, a sensor that detects the location of a predetermined targeted area on the animal and an image processor. The system further includes a delivery device having a plurality of delivery outlets for delivering a substance to the targeted area. The sensor, image processor and delivery device are in communication with a computer processor. The sensor activates the image processor which takes at least one image of the animal positioned singularly. The image is communicated to the computer processor and analyzed. The computer processor activates the delivery outlet proximate the predetermined target area on the animal which delivers an effective dosage of substance to the predetermined targeted area.
A system and method for automatically delivering a substance to an animal or fish including a positioning system that positions each animal singularly and a sensor that detects the location of a predetermined targeted area on the animal. The system further includes a delivery device for delivering a substance to the targeted area. The position of the delivery device may be adjustable. The delivery device is in communication with the sensor. The delivery device adjusts its position in response to the data received from the sensor and delivers a substance to the targeted area.
A61D 7/00 - Devices or methods for introducing solid, liquid, or gaseous remedies or other materials into or onto the bodies of animals
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
A61M 11/06 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes of the injector type
A system and method for automatically delivering a substance to an animal or fish including a positioning system that positions each animal singularly and a sensor that detects the location of a predetermined targeted area on the animal. The system further includes a delivery device for delivering a substance to the targeted area. The position of the delivery device may be adjustable. The delivery device is in communication with the sensor. The delivery device adjusts its position in response to the data received from the sensor and delivers a substance to the targeted area.
