Abstract: The new cultivar is a variety of dwarf rose plant having a broad bushy growth habit. The semi-double flowers are very small and light red/deep pink in color.

Abstract: A floribunda rose plant having vigorous, upright, well-branched growth; glossy, dark green healthy foliage; and rapid repeat flowering of large, fragrant flowers.

Abstract: A miniature rose plant having deep yellow flowers of stable color and light, sweet fragrance; compact, dwarf growth habit; and dark green, glossy, disease resistant foliage.

Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant producing yellow picotee purple flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckabdul’, characterized by its dark pink and very pale yellow variegated bracts; green, light green and very light yellow variegated leaves; compact, upright and spreading plant habit; very freely branching habit; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckabbe’, characterized by its relatively small crimson red bracts that are held horizontally; relatively early flowering; response time about 8 weeks; freely flowering habit; very dark green leaves with red purple petioles; upright plant habit; freely branching habit; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckabig’, characterized by its large showy dark red bracts; early flowering, response time about 8 weeks; dark green leaves with red purple petioles; upright and freely branching plant habit; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckaiden’, characterized by its unique light yellow and pink variegated bracts that are held somewhat erect; dark green leaves; upright and compact plant habit; freely branching habit; early flowering, response time about 8 weeks; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckansley’, characterized by its bright red bracts; early flowering, response time about 8.5 weeks; creamy yellow and green variegated leaves; upright plant habit; rounded canopy; freely branching habit; flexible stems; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Eckacton’, characterized by its bright red bracts; early flowering, response time about 8.5 weeks; freely flowering habit; medium green leaves; upright, spreading, compact and freely branching plant habit; rounded canopy; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of almond tree which is somewhat similar to the ‘Peerless’ almond tree, but distinguished therefrom by producing fruit that matures three to five days later for harvesting, hulling and shipping than the fruit produced by the ‘Peerless’ almond tree, and which further produces a high quality fruit of medium size and possessing a soft shell; an important different characteristic from the ‘Peerless’ variety. Specifically, the ‘Peerless’ shell requires that a metal cracker be used to remove the kernel from the shell, whereas the ‘Durango’ kernel can be removed with the use of one's fingers. This new invention has a rich flavor and is comparatively free of doubles (kernels in the shell).

Abstract: Removal of dissolved hydrogen sulfide and a reduction in BOD is achieved by the addition of nitrate ions to waste systems in an amount sufficient to stimulate growth of bacteria which utilize dissolved hydrogen sulfide in their metabolism. Specifically, about 2.4 lbs. nitrate oxygen per lb. of sulfide is required.

Abstract: A power system plant includes a backplane arrangement including a primary and secondary bus to which intermediate power processing modules are selectively connected to the input and output power control and monitors of the plant. The backplane connections are controlled by the plug-in power processing modules. , the resulting connections are unique to the type of plug-in module placeed placed on an input shelf (i.e. rectifier or converter plug-in module) and determine how the plant is to operated. The connections of these plug-in modules to the backplane connector are such that the plug-in module is designed to have its connectors connect to either primary or secondary referenced control signals. The connectors of the backplane accept both type of plug-in modules so that any plug-in module inserted is automatically connected to respond to the appropriate primary or secondary referenced control signals.

Abstract: There are disclosed an image display panel having an antistatic film comprising a SiO2 coat of transparent and electroconductive properties on the front surface of said panel; the coat containing fine particles of at least one compound selected from electroconductive metal oxides and hygroscopic metal salts; and a process for producing the same.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory comprises a dynamic type memory cell array arranged to form a matrix and provided with word lines commonly connected to memory cells of respective columns and bit lines commonly connected to memory cells of respective rows, a dummy cell section having a first set of dummy word lines connected to respective complimentary bit line pairs of said memory cell array by way of respective first capacitances and a second set of dummy word lines connected to respective complementary bit line pairs of said memory cell array by way of respective second capacitances, a dummy word line potential control circuit capable of optionally controlling the mode of driving selected dummy word lines when said word lines of said memory cell array are activated and sense amplifiers connected to the respective complementary bit line pairs of said memory cell array for reading data from selected memory cells of the memory cell array onto the related bit line.

Abstract: In an optical disc recording-reproducing apparatus using a standard optical disc enclosed in a cartridge, and optical plate for correcting various aberrations generated by a focusing lens is comprised therein in order to allow use of a double recording optical disc enclosed in the standard cartridge of the same size, the optical plate is placed in front of a focusing lens when the double recording optical disc is used, and is removed from the front of the focusing lens when the standard optical disc is used.

Abstract: A panel which comprises a substrate of transparent or translucent material having applied to one or both sides a design superimposed on, or forming part of, an opaque pattern so that the design on one side of the panel cannot be seen from the other side. This is a Reissue of a Patent which was the subject of a Reexamination Certificate No. B1 4,673,609, dated Jul. 25, 1995, Request No. 90/003,201, Sep. 21, 1993.

Abstract: An aminopeptidase is provided which efficiently decomposes a low-molecular-weight peptide containing glutamic acid or aspartic acid in its sequence. A method of hydrolyzing a peptide or protein by use of the aminopeptidase is also provided. Aminopeptidase GX is derived from germinated soybean cotyledons and releases glutamic acid or aspartic acid from a peptide or protein containing glutamic acid or aspartic acid at the N-terminal end and is used to hydrolyse peptides or proteins.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of cyclopropanecarboxylic acid by the non-catalytic, oxidation of cyclopropanecarboxaldehyde using molecular oxygen as the oxidant. Also disclosed are processes for the preparation of amides, esters and acid chlorides from cyclopropanecarboxylic acid.

Abstract: A ballistic vest having a front panel and a rear panel having mating side edge configured in a ball and socket configuration. The front panel has either a concave or convex waistline. The front and rear panels are connected by stretchable neoprene straps with hook and loop fasteners at the end of the straps and on the front and rear panels.

Abstract: A flexible fiberglass mesh head screen with a cylindrical shape and sewn at the top and back with the bottom open to be placed over the wearer's head to protect the head and neck from insects. It is designed to be worn over a baseball style cap, construction hard hat, horseback riding helmet or bicycle helmet. It attaches to the button on top of the baseball hat by an elastic strip sewn to the inside top of the head screen, or to hard hats and helmets by two part hook and eye fasteners with the parts connected to the hat/helmet and screen by adhesive or glue. This keeps the head screen firmly on the wearer's head. A material such as fabric or cloth, stronger than the screen material, is connected to the bottom of the screen to hold a drawstring and form a screen collar tightenable around the neck of the user.

Abstract: A vest for a golfer. The vest includes a carrying mode, a wearing mode, a chest-engaging portion that engages the chest of the golfer, a back-engaging portion that is attached to the chest-engaging portion and engages the back of the golfer, and a, knock down golf club. The chest-engaging portion has six golf club head-holding pockets that are disposed in two columns of. Three pockets each and are small for holding detachable golf club heads. The back-engaging portion has a pair of golf club shaft-holding pockets that are disposed side by side, and are long, narrow, and vertically-oriented for holding segmented golf club shafts. The knock down golf club includes a shaft that includes a pair of separate portions that are disposed end to end in collinear relationship and threadably engaged to each other so ;Is to allow the shaft to be separated into the pair of separate portions and stored in one of the pair of golf club shaft-holding pockets.

Abstract: A vest particularly suited for survival purposes is disclosed. The vest has removably attachable pockets as well as a removably attachable hoisting harness so as to facilitate the needs for survival and, in addition, has provisions for easily adjusting the size thereof.

Abstract: A necktie with an attaching outwardly concealed eyeglass wiping device and method for making the same are disclosed. The method for making the necktie of the present invention includes providing an outer shell having a decorative side, a back side opposite the decorative side, a large end, a small end opposite the large end, and two sides extending substantially from the large end to the small end. The method further includes placing an lining on the back side of the outer shell for providing shape and body to the necktie, the lining having a large end, a small end, and a lengthwise portion connecting the large end to the small end, wherein the large end is disposed substantially adjacent the large end of the outer shell, and wherein at least one end of the lining includes at least one friction layer.

Abstract: A pair of gloves includes one of the two gloves having a reversible storage pocket or bag affixed between an exterior shell and an inner liner with a zippered closure. When stored within the glove, the gloves may be used as is normal. When the user is ready to remove and store the gloves, the zipper may be opened and the storage bag reversed out from between the shell and liner to form a storage bag within which the same glove as well as its matching free pair member may be folded into and the same zipper re-closed to carry both gloves within the storage bag. One or more belt straps or loops may be provided on the exterior of the storage bag to allow it to slipped onto a belt or the like.

Abstract: A mitten for securing a handicapped user's hand to a grip of a ski pole with the thumb of the user extending along one side of the grip, and the fingers of the user extending along the opposite side of the grip. The mitten having a mitt with an arm-receiving portion, a thumb pocket and a separate finger pocket. An arm-securing band is attached to the mitt with the band being provided with connecting portions at opposite ends of the band for connecting the ends of the band together with the band encircling the mitt and the user's arm. The mitten further includes a thumb holding strap having one end sewn to an end of the thumb pocket of the mitt. A quick release buckle is provided for adjusting the length of the thumb holding strap and for releasably connecting the thumb holding strap to the arm-securing band. The mitten further includes a first finger holding strap having an end sewn adjacent an end of the finger pocket.

Abstract: A pair of protective sporting gloves which includes a first glove and a second glove. The first glove has a preformed structure. The second glove has a different structure formed and angulated to define a shape adapted to the natural position taken by a hand holding the intermediate portion of a sport stick.

Abstract: A flexible neck cover for attachment to the lower back rim or band of a hat or cap is formed from a conical surface of revolution to provide an improved shape which allows the cover to flow or drape over a person's shoulders when wearing the neck cover. The neck cover is provided with respective upper and lower concave and convex arcuate edges and opposed, preferably straight or convex curved side edges. The neck cover may include decorative indicia thereon, including advertising information or the like, and water dispensing vials or a soaker “rope” secured thereto to provide an evaporative cooling effect for the wearer.

Abstract: An optic sensor for use in a well is provided. The sensor can be configured to sense downhole conditions, such as temperature, pressure, or stress, either individually or in combination. The optic sensor has a sensor housing that defines a chamber. The sensor housing also defines a region that is responsive to an external force. An optic fiber extends through the housing. The optic fiber has a dielectric boundary that resides within the housing chamber , and has a refractive index variation that provides maximum reflectivity at a central reflectivity wavelength, the central reflectivity wavelength correspondingly shifting with respect to an expansion or contraction of the region. In a further aspect of the invention, the optic fiber has a second dielectric boundary spaced apart from the first dielectric boundary.

Abstract: A free-standing, removable transfer pocket system enables transfer pockets to be attached and detached at will to and from garments such as clothing and other surfaces, using Velcro®.

Abstract: An environmental protection system for rendering biological/chemical agents harmless has a source of radiation such as an ultraviolet light source, which is configured to irradiate a reactive surface, such as one formed of titanium dioxide. The reactive surface has an oxidation potential sufficient to cooperate with the source of radiation so as to render harmless biological/chemical agents in contact with the reactive surface.

Abstract: A portable toilet stool or bowl, upper opening of which is effectively closed by an air-curtain formed by currents of air flowing all over said opening, so that the smell of feces evacuated into the stool does not freely rise into the air from the upper opening, and the smell is forcibly subjected within the stool, to deodorizing and/or decomposition, and discharged into the air or circulated within the stool for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: A toilet bowl ventilating apparatus includes a housing secured in cantilever fashion to a mounting arm which is adapted to be mounted to toilet seat mounting bolts of a toilet bowl. The housing has a receptacle for filter medium and a fan to draw air through the housing past the filter medium. The mounting arm is secured substantially symmetrically at a mid-point of the housing and has an outwardly and downwardly extending elongated intake passage that extends down into the toilet bowl. The intake passage is flexibly adjustable over 180 degrees to a selected orientation, thereby enabling the intake passage to change orientation depending upon whether the housing is positioned on the left side or the right side of the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A toilet flushing and seat lifting system for lifting a toilet seat and flushing the toilet seat without having to touch the toilet seat or handle. The toilet flushing and seat lifting system includes a lifting means for lifting the seat and lid of a toilet. The lifting means has a foot pedal. The foot pedal is elongate and has a first and second end. The foot pedal is generally positioned adjacent to the bottom side of the toilet. A pivoting means pivots the foot pedal with respect to floor. An elongate member has a first end and a second end. The first end of the elongate member is hingedly coupled to the second end of the foot pedal. A rod has a first end coupled to the second end of the elongate member and a second end extending toward the toilet. A securing means hingedly secures the second end of the rod to a bottom side of the seat. A toilet flushing means for flushing the toilet comprises an elongate flexible member having a first end and a second end.

Abstract: The cistern body has an interior in which fittings are to be accommodated. At least one functional part of the inflow or outflow fitting is integrated in the wall of the cistern body. The functional part is preferably a pipe which forms an overflow channel, an inflow channel or an installation channel. The cistern body is preferably produced by blow molding.

Abstract: A commode is disclosed having a specially configured bolts to secure the commode seat to the frame of the commode. The bolts are affixed to a back bar of the commode frame and have a straight portion adapted to be secured to the back bar and an angled portion to be secured pivotally to the rear of the commode seat. The straight portion and the angled portion are formed together with an intermediate arcuate portion to form an acute angle with respect to each other. In the assembled commode, the straight portion of the bolts extends horizontally rearwardly from the back bar so as to avoid damage to a household toilet when the commode is positioned atop the toilet. In addition, by the special configuration, the rear of the commode seat is positioned vertical directly above the back bar to prevent the commode seat from falling any appreciable distance downwardly in the event of a failure of one or both of the special bolts.

Abstract: A swimming pool includes a swimming tank, which stores water for swimming; and an upstream tank, which stores water to be supplied into the swimming tank. The pool further includes a downstream tank, which stores the water streamed from the upstream tank through the swimming tank; and a pump, which forces the water stored in the downstream tank to the upstream tank. The water in the upstream tank has an energy head that is higher than the water in the swimming tank so as to generate water current in the swimming tank.