Malcolm E. Wright
Engineering at Peggy St, Baton Rouge, LA
License number
Louisiana PE.0019431
Issued Date
May 26, 1981
Expiration Date
Mar 31, 2007
Category
Civil Engineer
Type
Agricultural and Biological Engineer
Address
Address
6576 Peggy St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Professional information
High-Speed Transplanter For Seedlings Attached To Tape
US Patent:
6305303, Oct 23, 2001
Filed:
May 7, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/307500
Inventors:
Malcolm E. Wright - Baton Rouge LA
Leslie L. Davis - Prairieville LA
Brent C. Gros - Slidell LA
Stephen C. LeJeune - Gonzales LA
William C. Mercer - Houston TX
Leslie L. Davis - Prairieville LA
Brent C. Gros - Slidell LA
Stephen C. LeJeune - Gonzales LA
William C. Mercer - Houston TX
Assignee:
Board of Supervisors of Louisana State University and Agriculture and
Mechnical College - Baton Rouge LA
Mechnical College - Baton Rouge LA
International Classification:
A01C 1102
US Classification:
111100
Abstract:
An automated transplanter has been designed for seedlings previously loaded and correctly spaced on a low tensile-strength, biodegradable tape wound on a spool. The transplanter design allowed for rapid planting of the tape with the attached seedlings while minimizing the tension placed on the tape. The design linked the unspooling of the tape directly to the ground speed of the tractor and provides for an anti-backlash mechanism to prevent the spool from free-wheeling when the tractor speed slowed quickly. Using this design, synthetic seedlings attached to a low tensile-strength tape were successfully planted at speeds up to 7. 5 mph.
System And Process For Grain Examination
US Patent:
4975863, Dec 4, 1990
Filed:
Jun 16, 1988
Appl. No.:
7/209092
Inventors:
Frederick E. Sistler - Baton Rouge LA
Malcolm E. Wright - Baton Rouge LA
Malcolm E. Wright - Baton Rouge LA
Assignee:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College - Baton Rouge LA
International Classification:
G06F 1546, B07C 500
US Classification:
364555
Abstract:
A particle examination system is provided, including a surface which provs a background such that particles on or suspended above the surface are distinguishable from the background; a video camera, for producing an image of the particles against the surface; and an image processor, connected to the video camera, for digitizing the image. A computer is utilized to analyze the digitized data from the image processor, allowing various types of comparisons to be made between the particles examined and a known standard. Additionally, the invention may include a vacuum device which, through holes on the surface, holds the particles in position for examination. A transparent/translucent or transparent surface may be provided, enabling illumination from beneath such plate, allowing analysis of particles for cracks and fissures.