Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Marguerite Daisy plant named Sugar Button, characterized by its upright, mounding and compact plant habit; green-colored stems; freely branching, dense plants with short internodes; freely flowering with numerous inflorescences per plant; medium-sized anemone-type inflorescences; and pure white ray and bright yellow disc florets that gradually become white with development.

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

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoroxanne’, characterized by its uniformly mounded, dense and relatively compact plant habit; glossy dark green leaves; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 4.6 cm in diameter; attractive white ray florets with purple apices; numerous inflorescences per plant.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Sutera plant named ‘Olympic Gold’, characterized by its low-growing and trailing plant habit; very freely branching; densely foliated growth habit; unique yellow and green variegated foliage; white-colored flowers; and long and continuous flowering period.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Cameo White’, characterized by its extremely large white-colored flowers; fully double flower form; freely flowering habit with flowers positioned above the foliage; compact, mounded, spreading, densely foliated, and freely branching plant habit; and large leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum thyrosides named ‘Tipper’, characterized by its creamy white tepal color with black coloring near ovary; leaf color of 137A RHS; lanceolate leaf shape and flat growing leaves.

Abstract: A Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Connie’ characterized by its intermediate stature, highly branched growth, shiny, textured foliage, and oblong white spathes. Plants of ‘Connie’ grow very quickly to marketable size, bloom and re-bloom quickly, and are adaptable to a variety of pot sizes from 15-cm through 25-cm. Plants of ‘Connie’ are well adapted to indoor conditions.

Abstract: A variety of Kentucky bluegrass having a high level of resistance to melting out, a medium to high level of resistance to summer patch, stem rust and grey snowmold, a medium to dark green color throughout the growing season; good fall color, good winter color during mild winters; the ability to form a good quality turf under a wide variety of environmental conditions; good seedling vigor making it competitive with Poa annua, and a high level of seed yielding capacity.

Abstract: A Hibiscus plant particularly producing flowers about 18-20 centimeters (7-8 inches) in diameter. Its heavy texture petals are cartwheel overlapped, and tufted with an undulated petal margin. Its single flower form has a picotee yellow orange (between 19A-21D) edge, red (between 40A-43A) outer body which blends into a slightly redder (near 44A-45A) inner body to a darker red (near 45A-46A) color eye. The plant has medium sized leaves (about 12-14 cm in length and about 11-13 cm in width), cordate to deltoid leaves with somewhat acuminate apices and round smooth bases. Its leaf density is medium to heavy. The plant has an upright medium growth habit and a flower life of three or more days on the plant. Rooting can easily be done via cuttings and the plant is hardy to about 30° F. (0° C.).

Abstract: A conventional header of a combine is modified by the addition of a second sickle knife positioned rearwardly of the pan of the header. The second sickle knife is mounted on a bar which is connected to a pair of arms extending under the pan to a forward end pivotally mounted just behind the conventional sickle knife of the header. The arms and the second sickle knife can thus pivot upwardly and downwardly and are mounted on suspension springs carried on the frame of the header. A simple drive from the conventional shaft of the header is connected through a belt to a drive wobble box carried on the second sickle knife at a position partway along its length.

Abstract: A device provided on a internal combustion piston engine for changing the rotational relations between at least one camshaft (5) and a crankshaft (6) includes a hydraulic cylinder (4). This hydraulic cylinder (4) is acted upon by a supply unit (7, 14) which displaces gas cushions in the hydraulic cylinder (4) when the internal combustion piston engine is at a standstill and replaces the gas cushions with hydraulic cylinder, especially motor oil.

Abstract: An air intake arrangement for an internal combustion engine comprising: a main air intake conduit leading to a gas intake valve (241) for respective engine cylinders (206) and including a main air intake passage (202), a main collector chamber (204) and independent branching air intake passages (205) for the respective engine cylinders (206) connected in series; a throttle valve (203) disposed in the main intake air passage (202) for controlling the flow rate of air passing therethrough; an auxiliary air intake passage (210) bypassing the main air intake conduit, wherein an inlet port of the auxiliary air intake passage (210) opens into the main air intake passage (202) at the upstream of the throttle valve (203), and an outlet port (213) of the auxiliary air intake passage (210) opens into the respective independent branching air intake passage (205) near the gas intake valve (241) for the respective engine cylinders (206) in such a manner that gas blown-out from the auxiliary air intake passage (210) induc

Abstract: Liquid crystal phases containing components of the formulae I and III have an acceptable combination of threshold steepness, viewing angle and temperature dependence at a low threshold voltage.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus of a code-compressed image information for use in a facsimile apparatus or an electronic file. This apparatus comprises: an image memory to store the coded image data; a printer to print the image data; a counter to read out the data from the memory and to count the number of lines of the image data; and a controller to control the printer so as to allow the image data to be divided and printed in response to the count value of the counter. The size data of the image data is compared with the count value and when they coincide, the controller controls the printer. If the image data exceeds the line number of one standard scale recording sheet, the printer is controlled so as to divide and record the image data on two or more recording cut sheets.

Abstract: A synchronous semiconductor device operates in synchronism with clock signal supplied from an external unit. The synchronous semiconductor device can be set in a first mode (a CSUS mode) and a power down mode (a PD mode) as an operation mode when a predetermined external signal (a CKE signal) is in a predetermined state.

Abstract: A skin treatment process designed to reduce the aging process of the skin and to cause the skin to become a semi-permeable membrane. The steps include exfoliation, cleansing, hydration, and oxygenation. By placing solutions ranging from a pH substantially in the range of 4.5 to 8.8 on the skin in a predetermined order, the skin will be able to accept a oxygenated mist of moisturized nutrients on a pore-by-pore basis.

Abstract: Nut butter and jelly food slices are provided. They preferably include a first layer of jelly and a second layer of jelly disposed in contacting relationship with the first layer of jelly. The first and second layers of jelly cooperate to define a hollow region therebetween. A volume of nut butter is placed within the hollow region, and is thereby totally encapsulated between the first and second layers of jelly. Also provided is a method and apparatus for making nut butter and jelly slices. Finally, a jelly slice dimensioned to fit on a food substrate and jelly suitable for making jelly slices or nut butter and jelly slices are provided. The jelly slices and the nut butter and jelly slices may be individually wrapped in flexible coverings and packaged in a single food container.

Abstract: A roaming arrangement enables roaming between different types of networks in a telecommunication system that includes a first standardized type of mobile network, a so-called home network, and a second standardized type of mobile network, a so-called guest network. A subscriber has an identity that is common for both the home network and the guest network. The roaming arrangement includes a signal handling arrangement, at least one home interface towards the home network, and at least one guest interface towards the guest net. A first signalling format between the arrangement and the home network is of the same type as a corresponding format in the home network. Also, a second signalling format between the arrangement and the guest network is of the same type as a corresponding format in the guest network.

Abstract: A tibial prosthetic implant includes a base or base plate with an offset tibial stem. The base includes an inferior surface adapted to abut a resected surface of a patient's tibia and forms a base for articulating surfaces adapted to articulate with the patient's femoral condyles. The longitudinal center axis of the tibial stem extends from the inferior surface of the base and is offset from a center of the base. The offset places the stem in position to extend into the central canal of the tibia so that it does not substantially interfere with the cortical bone when the inferior surface of the base substantially abuts and aligns with the resected surface of the tibia.

Abstract: A closure system for an astronaut space suit comprises a frame member provided within a hard, upper torso section of an astronaut space suit, and a hatch or door closure provided within a rear portion of the hard, upper torso section of the space suit such that the closure system comprises a rear-entry type closure. The closure member is provided with an outwardly projecting peripheral flange portion and a seal member operatively associated therewith, while the frame member is provided with a complementary, matable inwardly projecting peripheral flange portion and a seal member operatively associated whereby the closure system is of the pressure-assist closed type. Pressurization of the space suit increases the sealing of the system and the closure cannot be opened without depressurization of the suit.

Abstract: An inflatable support for lower legs including a knee support adapted for receiving a knee therein. A lower leg and foot support is secured to the knee support. The lower leg and knee support is comprised of a tubular member capable of being filled with a selected material. The tubular member is arranged to define an upper shin support, a lower floor support, and a bend positionable within an arch between a foot and an ankle. The tubular member is positionable along the lower leg and foot to evenly distribute the weight thereof as applied when in kneeling position. A heat retaining bladder is coextensive with the tubular member to impart heat the the lower leg directly and indirectly through the tubular member.

Abstract: A disposable bib of absorbent sheet material is disclosed having a neck cut-out in the upper end and a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed over substantially the entire back surface of the bib except for an un-coated border surrounding the neck cut-out. the bib is securable to the wearer at both upper and lower ends and left and right sides. A peel-off backing may be used to preserve the adhesive until use. The adhesive may be releasable from the wearer without leaving a residue. The bib in other embodiments may include a pouch or a moisture barrier.

Abstract: A combination clothing/safety harness for fall arresting and rescue from confined spaces provides the advantages of ease of use, distribution of forces over a wide surface area, protection of the harness portion, and ease of enforcing regulations that the harness be worn. The safety harness may be attached to various articles of clothing, such as a jacket, vest, overalls, or coveralls, so that donning the article of clothing automatically positions the harness for use. The harness may be used by employees working at dangerous heights or in confined spaces, or by hunters using tree stands. Combination clothing/safety harness systems can be made to meet OSHA requirements.

Abstract: A post operative vest for patients recovering from abdominal surgery has front and rear panels with an opening for the patient's head. The front and rear panels are connected only at the top and ties or other fasteners extend from the sides of the panels to adjustably secure the vest about the patient's mid-section. A centrally located front pocket is sized to releasably secure a post operative surgical pillow at a position proximate the user's surgical site. The closure means allows for securing pillows of different sizes and facilitates orientation of the pillow in different positions as may be required by the patient.

Abstract: A photographer's vest with built-in seating and weight bearing structures includes a vest body having front and back panels. The front panel supports a plurality of pockets, including a cargo pocket, utility pocket, lens pocket and side pocket. Adjustable side connectors allow for adjustment of the space between the front and back panels, allowing for use by photographers of different sizes. A shoulder weight-supporting assembly includes neoprene padding under an elastic strap, both of which tend to absorb the shock resulting from movement of the weight carried in the pockets of the vest. A seat is movable between a storage position and an in-use position. In the storage position, the seat is carried against the back panel of the body. In the in-use position, the seat support assembly maintains a connection between the front edge of the seat and the upper portion of the back panel.

Abstract: A glove principally for use as a catching glove by a hockey goalkeeper has the usual finger pocket with an outer side for overlying the goalkeeper's knuckles, and further comprises a hockey stick retainer which overlies a portion of the outer side of the finger pocket and is connected to a control mechanism for controlling movement away from this outer side portion. The retainer has a stiffness such that, with the control mechanism acting on the retainer, a hockey stick can be held firmly between the outer side portion and the retainer while all the goalkeeper's fingers remain in the finger pocket means. The glove can hold a hockey stick or like article without requiring any use of the thumb, and can also be used in other sports, and in other situations, where a player or a user does not have an operative thumb.

Abstract: A decorative clothing accessory and a method for its manufacture, that comprises both scarf-like and jewelry components, and which can be worn comfortably even by those who are sensitive to and unable to tolerate clothing that is worn close against the neck, such as turtleneck shirts and sweaters, bandanas, and scarves. The present invention comprises an elongated flexible scarf-like member that is worn against the front and sides of a person's neck and a jewelry member with fastening means that draws the scarf-like member around to the back of the wearer's neck and secures it into its usable position. The back of the scarf-like member must feel soft against the neck, and include a soft fabric lining when necessary. Also, it is preferred that the jewelry member be adjustable and in the most preferred embodiment the jewelry member would comprise opposing chain segments of unequal length, which have large links and a toggle attached to the shorter chain segment.

Abstract: A hat assembly capable of being repeatedly, easily and selectively oriented either in a compact, collapsed position for convenient storage and transport, or in an outwardly expanded position for wearing. The hat assembly includes a head engaging portion which at least partially encloses a portion of the head of a wearer, and an outwardly extending brim, both preferably made of a soft, flexible cloth material. The brim is structured to extend outwardly a significant distance from the head of the wearer so as to offer some protection to the wearer's face, neck and shoulders from the sun, by maintaining these areas in a shaded position. The hat assembly also includes a shaping frame in the form of a continuous, closed loop of flexible material secured to a outer periphery of the brim.