Small-scale cotton processing
AssigneeMonsanto Technology LLC
InventorsLindsey Buntin, Dustin Cole, Sheila Hobbs, Alex MacDonald
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Abstract
A seed processing system for cottonseeds includes a fluid distribution system configured to sequentially dispense an acid solution, a base solution and a rinse liquid onto the cottonseeds. A seed applicator system defines an interior configured to hold the cottonseeds and receive the acid solution, base solution and rinse liquid dispensed from the fluid distribution system. The seed applicator system includes a rotor configured to agitate the cottonseeds in the interior as the acid solution, base solution and rinse liquid are dispensed onto the cottonseeds to effectuate mixing.
Claims15
A seed processing system for cottonseeds comprising:
- a fluid distribution system configured to sequentially dispense in order an acid solution, a base solution for neutralizing the acid solution, and a rinse liquid onto the cottonseeds;
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- a seed applicator system defining an interior configured to hold the cottonseeds and sequentially receive the acid solution, the base solution and the rinse liquid dispensed from the fluid distribution system onto the cottonseeds within the interior, the seed applicator system including:
- a rotor configured to agitate the cottonseeds in the interior as the acid solution, the base solution and the rinse liquid are dispensed onto the cottonseeds to effectuate mixing;
- a seed loading chute configured to receive the cottonseeds into the interior;
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- a discharge for removing the cottonseeds from the interior, the discharge separate from the seed loading chute.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.