Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Garlic plant named ‘Cindy’ characterized by the early harvesting of the plant, high yield of bulbs, healthy vegetation, presence of flower scape, distinctive bulb form and size, vigorous foliage that develops quicker and has more volume than comparative cultivars, and distinctive color of the bulb and cloves.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Persicaria named ‘Red Dragon’ that is particularly distinguished in having purple-brown colored spring foliage, red stems and a clump-forming habit of growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct Lantana camara cultivar which is outstanding because of its: 1) new and unique color transition from gold to orange/pink and finally a lavender/mauve; 2) ease of propagation (approximately 30% quicker than typical Lantana camara's in the market; 3) its rapid growth rate (approximate mature size mound of 42″×42″ in one growing season in USDA Zone 5); and, 4) its strong ability to attract butterflies.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sunny Yorobin’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; relatively early flowering; decorative type inflorescences that are about 4.5 cm in diameter; attractive golden yellow ray and numerous inflorescences per plant.

Abstract: An image display device, having a casing in which a television device and a video device are enclosed, includes a main circuit board having a first area for installing electronic parts of a power supply circuit and a second area for installing remaining electronic parts for TV and video device. Since the electronic parts of the power supply circuit are arranged within a separated area formed on the main circuit board, the electronic parts for the TV device and the electronic parts for the video device can be installed with high density and with no substantial interference with each other.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device utilizing a ferroelectric liquid crystal, e.g., a chiral smectic liquid crystal aligned to establish two bi-stable display states. The display device is driven in a time-sharing mode. The change of the bi-stable display states is effected by applying a selected voltage to the changed ferro-electric liquid crystal. Thereafter the display state is held by applying an A.C. pulse voltage.

Abstract: A data processing station wherein a network interface monitors the transmission channel and generates event signals, e.g. “transmission start” “collision detected” and “channel back to vacant condition”. If a collision occurs in local transmission, transmission is maintained with a collision indication for at least one period before being cut off. An observation register receives the event signals and responds by generating a channel observation signal which may be “transmission OK” “collision slot” and “vacant slot”. When transmission of a fresh data packet is requested, a first transmission may or may not be attempted (normal mode) depending on the condition of the observation register.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to logically process signals representative of multiple bits of multiple-bit numbers include successively delaying applications of the bit-representative signals to logical processing stages from associated input registers by a delay interval between input registers that is substantially equal to the processing delay interval per bit-level processing stage. In this way, successively more significant bits of each of plural numbers being logically processed are validly available for processing at each bit-level logic stage after a delay that is substantially equal to the processing delay interval of a preceding bit-level logic stage.

Abstract: Disclosed are DNA segments encoding hyaluronic acid synthase which are employed to construct recombinant cells useful in the production of hyaluronate synthase or hyaluronic acid (HA) the recombinant DNA segment identified in FIG. 5. In preferred aspects, chromosomal DNA from Streptococcus equisimilis is partially digested with EcoRI and the resultant fragments are ligated to form recombinant vectors. These vectors are useful in the transformation of host cells such as E. coli and or Streptococcal hosts. Resultant transformants are screened by the novel screening assays to identify colonies which have incorporated HA synthase DNA in a form that is being actively transcribed into the corresponding HA synthase enzyme. These colonies may be selected and employed in the production of the enzyme itself or its product, HA. The recombinant DNA segment identified in FIG. 5 is then inserted into a recombinant Streptococcal host for the production of hyaluronic acid (HA).

Abstract: A process for producing dialkyl carbonates, such as dimethyl carbonate, from the reaction of a primary alcohol with urea in the presence of a novel organotin catalyst complex with a high boiling electron donor compound acting as solvent which are (1) materials having the general formula RO[CH2(CH2)kCH2O]mR, wherein each R is independently selected from C1-12 alkyl, alkaryl or aralkyl moieties, k=0,1, 2 or 3 and m=1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 and (2) bidentate ligand which form 1:1 bidentate and/or 1:2 monodentate adducts with R′2SnX2(X═Cl, R′O, R′COO or R′COS), R′3SnX, R′SnO, Ph3-nR′SnXn or Ph4-nSnXn (wherein R′=CqH2q-1n=0, 1 or 2 and q=2 1 to 12) and mixtures thereof, such as materials having the general formula RO[CH2(CH2)xCH2O]mR, wherein each R is independently selected from C1-12 alkyl, alkaryl or aralkyl moieties, k=0,1, 2 or 3 and m=1, 2, 3, 4, or 5.

Abstract: An injection-molded thermoplastic device having a field of injection-molded hooks integrally formed in predetermined areas on the device during the injection-molding of the device for releasable attachment to a strap with loops.

Abstract: An eye shield assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a hat having a brim. The eye shield assembly includes a frame and a lens mounted to the frame. The opposite sides of the frame are pivotally secured to the hat brim so that the frame is movable between a storage position and an operational position. In its storage position, the lens nests closely adjacent to the brim while in the operational position, the lens depends generally perpendicularly downwardly from the brim.

Abstract: A cushion (20) includes a flexible body (28) and a zipper (42). The flexible body (28) is formed from a moisture repellent shell (30) and a lining (32) that can be folded and retained by closure of the zipper (42) to form the cushion (20). A handle (23) is attached to the cushion (20) for easy conveyance. The flexible body (28) also includes an opening (88) releasably sealable by a zipper (90) and a hood (96) stowed in a pocket (92). When the flexible body (28) is unfolded, the cushion is convertible to a poncho configuration (26) by placing the head of the individual (100) through the opening (88). In addition, the hood (96) may be removed from the pocket (92) and worn by the individual.

Abstract: A garment for a firefighter, a rescue worker, a forestry worker, or another worker having to carry a rope of a given diameter when unstressed, the garment has an expanse of fabric and two elastic bands are fastened, which are spaced from each other. Each band is fastened to the expanse of fabric by a series of spaced rows of stitches, which define a series of sleeves. Each sleeve is defined by an associated portion of the expansive region of the garment and by an associated portion of a respective one of the elastic bands. Each sleeve is adapted elastically to stretch at the associated portion of the respective one of the elastic bands so as snugly to hold two lengths of a rope. Each sleeve is adapted readily to release the lengths held by such sleeve when the rope is pulled from such sleeve. When the garment is equipped with a rope, the rope is arranged in a zig-zag pattern defining a series of loops, each loop having two lengths of the rope and a bight joining the lengths of such loop.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a hand covering and a membrane. The hand covering has a first side, a second side, and an opening into which a hand can be removably inserted. The membrane has a first side and a second side. The first side and the second side of the membrane include a surface adapted for cleaning. The membrane is fixedly attached to a portion of said hand covering.

Abstract: Broadly, the present invention is an article, such as a glove or watch, to be worn by a user. The article includes at least one removable element with a health enhancing component, a comfort enhancing component, or an electronic component. Upon mating the element to the article, the element is removably connected to the inside of the article. When the user disposes their a hand within the article, the element is in contact with the user's skin. The element can be disposed about the user's wrist or adjacent the back of the user's hand. In another embodiment, the invention includes a replacement watch band with the health enhancing, comfort enhancing, or electronic components. The health, comfort or electronic features of the components can be appreciated by the user, when the article or watch band is worn.

Abstract: A gel-cushion socks for lessening the impact force on the foot of a user while running. The gel-cushion socks includes an ankle portion integrally coupled to foot portion. The foot portion has a heal, an instep, a sole and toe. The foot and ankle portions comprises a generally flexible material having an inner wall and an outer wall having lumen therebetween. The material is generally water impervious. A gel is positioned in the lumen such that the gel may dampen impact on the lumen.

Abstract: A vision occluding eye shield which completely blocks the peripheral vision of the wearer to the discernment of motion and which blocks most or all of the superior field of vision of the wearer, and preferably also blocks an upper portion of the inferior field of vision of the wearer, to the discernment of motion. When worn by a vehicle passenger the device prevents car sickness by blocking perception of objects passing through the peripheral field of vision in the side windows and through the front window, while allowing the wearer to focus on tasks or objects within the vehicle by looking through the unoccluded portion, or to look out the vehicle windows by slightly tilting the head back.

Abstract: A hinge device for use to support a seat and seat lid of a toilet bowl openably and closably is provided which can also be implemented even without any rubber ring and provide a delicately controlled feeling with the sea and seat lid when being opened or closed.

Abstract: A combined strainer and stopper device for basins, sinks and the like. The device has a perforated cylindrical housing having an open lower end and a perforated top wall. An annular valve seat is formed in the lower end, and a handle is affixed to the top wall. A valve disc is reciprocable in the housing into and out of sealing engagement with the valve seat. An actuator stem is connected at a lower end to the valve disc and extends at its upper end through an opening in the handle. Outwardly projecting retaining lugs are on the stem for cooperation with the handle to retain the valve disc in an open position.

Abstract: A portable sauna enclosure comprises a foldable frame, a canopy, and a control device. The frame includes a plurality of pivotably connected boards. The canopy is covered on the frame and stretched by it for forming a space. The canopy includes a band along the internal edge of a neck hole having a hook or loop fastener on either end of the band for securing the ends together for preventing dry air from leaking when the band encloses the neck of the person who takes a bath, two side straps on the back of canopy each having a hook or loop fastener for securing the canopy when folded. A control device is provided on a side of the canopy. A heating element for generating dry heated air is provided on the inner surface of frame. A heat resistant layer is sandwiched between the heating element and frame. A protective layer is formed on the heating element for preventing a person from injuring due to direct contact with the high temperature-heating element.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a shower partition, especially a shower blind, which has a housing adapted to be mounted substantially horizontally and open longitudinally on at least one side for guiding a rotary shaft, the shaft being used for receiving a splash guard sheet. Moreover, a mechanism is provided for winding and unwinding the splash guard sheet across the opening of the housing and a drop rod secured to the free end of the splash guard sheet. With the present invention, the splash guard sheet has a pocket formed at the free end thereof for accommodating the drop rod, the drop rod including segmented and/or flexibly interconnected drop rod segments such that the splash guard sheet may substantially follow the inner contour of a tub, shower tray or the like and may approximately adhere to the inside thereof.

Abstract: An adjustable support for a shower, including a rod (10) installed in a substantially vertical position, which is supported near its midpoint by a support bracket (12) integrally formed with a mixing valve handle assembly (11). The rod (10) vertically extends in two branches (20, 30), an upper branch (20) and a lower branch (30) that mounts shower holders (19, 17) for retaining a hand held shower head (22). The holders (14, 17) are slidably mounted longitudinally along the rod and are equipped with a fastener for affixing them in a desired position. The rod (10) can be slidably adjusted longitudinally with respect to the support bracket (12) and, in this case, the support bracket for the rod is provided with a fastener (13) for affixing the rod (10) in place. The rod can furthermore be supported by a bracket (21) in proximity of its upper end.