Abstract: The invention relates to a regulatory sequence which mediates expression of an operably-linked protein encoding a polynucleotide of interest, wherein the protein encoding polynucleotide is transcribed in leaf tissue and not in pollen. The invention also relates to an expression cassette, vector, and transgenic plant comprising the regulatory sequence.

Abstract: Methods for introgressing an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait into Zea mays germplasm are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include providing a Zea mays plant that contains an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait, wherein the locus associated with the yield trait is identifiable by PCR amplification of a Zea mays nucleic acid with a pair of oligonucleotides primers as disclosed herein, and introgressing the allele of interest into Zea mays germplasm that lacks the allele. Also provided are methods for identifying Zea mays plants that contain at least one allele associated with improved yield, improved maize plants, elite Zea mays plants, biomass produced from improved Zea mays plants, isolated and purified genetic markers, and compositions that include an amplification primer pair capable of amplifying a Zea mays nucleic acid to generate a Zea mays marker amplicon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to regulatory sequences. In particular, the invention relates to a regulatory nucleotide sequence, at least part of which has a transcription initiation function directing expression of an operably associated protein encoding polynucleotide of interest to non-pollen tissue, but not or substantially not to pollen. The invention further relates to chimeric genes and expression cassettes comprising said regulatory sequence and to transgenic plants comprising said chimeric genes and expression cassettes.

Abstract: A container comprising an inner thermoformed vessel (1) and an outer thermoformed vessel (2), arranged the one within the other. The side walls (9) of the outer forming (2) surround the side walls (10) of the inner forming (1). The outer side walls has inwardly projecting ribs (11), which abut the inner side walls (10) to maintain an air gap (12) between the formings, with the formings being centered with respect to each other. The air gap is present between the bases (13, 14) of the inner and outer formings, with the outer forming being provided with ribs in its base also. In use food in the container can be heated in a micro-wave oven until hot. The air gap separates a handler's fingers from direct thermal contact with the hot food so that the container remains comfortable to handle.

Abstract: A line holder apparatus includes a base panel member, a first finger and second finger. The base panel member extends along and laterally from a longitudinal axis to define a plane and has an opening extending therethrough. The first finger is connected to the base panel member and extends in a first direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. The second finger is connected to the base panel member and extends in a second direction opposite the first direction. The first and second fingers are operative to move to and between a stowed state and an extended state. In the stowed state, the first and second fingers are disposed in the opening and are generally juxtaposed to one another within the plane. In the extended state, each one of the first and second fingers projects outwardly from the opening at an acute angle relative to the base panel member.

Abstract: A tubing organizer apparatus includes a body member that extends radially outwardly from a central axis. The body member has opposite surfaces and a peripheral wall that is disposed between the opposite surfaces to define a thickness and extends circumferentially about the central axis. The peripheral wall includes a plurality of exterior wall segments facing outwardly relative to the central axis and a plurality of interior wall segments connected to the exterior wall segments. The plurality of interior wall segments are configured to form a corresponding plurality of notches extending inwardly between consecutive ones of the exterior wall segments and into the body member relative to the central axis. The tubing organizer apparatus might also include a support structure sized and adapted for rotatably mounting the body member thereto.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for moulding ice statues using a mould formed of a liquid impervious flexible material which defines a mould cavity having the shape of the statue to be formed and a pair of extending wall portions which are held in a juxtaposed attitude during the freezing process. For demoulding, the wall portions are moved apart to increase the cross-sectional size of the mould to allow it to be released from the statue formed.

Abstract: In a cell switched communication system in which a source is connected to a network for transmission of cells to a network destination via a network element having a plurality of ports, said source generating resource cells containing information concerning a bandwidth allocated to the source for transmitting cells, a method of providing flow control at the network element comprises the steps of: (a) detecting a resource cell as it is received at an input port of the network element; (b) routing the resource cell to a resource cell processing means common to all the ports of the network element; (c) modifying information contained in the resource cell concerning the bandwidth allocation for the source on the basis of a determination of current utilisation of ports of the network element; and, (d) passing the modified resource cell to an output port of the network element for subsequent return to the source.

Abstract: A hand held bag holder (10) for maintaining the mouth of a bag in an open position typically for use in collecting garden debris. The bag holder (10) comprises a circular frame (12) and a plurality of clips (16) which are generally U-shaped and secured on the frame (12) in a snap fit arrangement. In use, the upper edge of a bag is folded over the circular frame (12) and held in position by the clips (16).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for moulding ice statues using a mould formed of a liquid impervious flexible material which defines a mould cavity having the shape of the statue to be formed and a pair of extending wall portions which are held in a juxtaposed attitude during the freezing process. For demolding, the wall portions are moved apart to increase the cross-sectional size of the mould to allow it to be released from the statue formed.

Abstract: An apparatus for chilling beverage containers such as bottles or cans, includes a chamber which containing chilling liquid cooled by a refrigeration unit and a support arrangement for sup-porting containers in the liquid. A flexible membrane in the form of a plastics bag surrounds the containers to prevent the containers coming into direct contact with the liquid but which permits the chilling liquid to cool the contents of the containers. The support extends downward within the flexible membrane supporting the article therein and allowing thermal contact between the article and chilling liquid via the flexible membrane. The support is radially collapsible or flexible to facilitate improved thermal contact between the article and chilling liquid via the flexible membrane.

Abstract: Cooling or chilling apparatus for cooling or chilling beverage containers such as bottles or cans including a chamber which includes a chilling liquid cooled by a refrigeration unit and a support arrangement for supporting containers in the liquid. A flexible membrane in the form of a plastics bag surrounds the containers to prevent the containers coming into direct contact with the liquid but which permits the chilling liquid to cool the contents of the containers.

Abstract: A screen tensioning and framing device comprising two opposing pairs of bars, the opposing bars being generally parallel to each other, means for attaching an edge portion of the screen to each of the bars, and means for pulling each of the bars to create tension in the screen.

Abstract: A cushioned liner that fits inside a bath tub has a back cushion provided by a flexible water bag conforming to the back of the tub and left and right side cushions provided by flexible bags conforming to the left and right sides of the tub, the bags being connected together end to end and across the bottom of the tub by a bottom portion that conforms to the tub bottom. The insides of the bags are interconnected and all are filled with water through a common filling hose after installing in the tub and before the tub is filled with water for bathing. When the tub is drained, the bags can be drained through one or more drain plugs and openings in the bottom of the liner are provided to permit draining.