Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant variety producing light purple flowers with yellow coloration of center.

Abstract: A Guzmania plant named ‘Symfonie Encore’ characterized by having variegated foliage that is reddish-pink at the sheath becoming cream-white at the apex of the leaf, large and long-lasting inflorescence with a distinctive yellow and red contrast, plants that are resistant to extremes in temperature (38-95° F.) and light intensity thereby tolerating a wide range of cultural conditions.

Abstract: A Guzmania plant named ‘Siralbert’ characterized by vigorous growth habit; variegated foliage, from one-third to one-half of the leaf surface, which goes from red-purple at the sheath to cream-white towards the apex of the leaf; margins are dark-purple at the leaf sheath and become dark-green towards the apex of the leaf; rather compressed inflorescence where the primary bracts are positioned bracts with yellow-orange color and red to reddish-pink striations; and erect arching leaves with no droop at the apex.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica); the features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard rootstock (unpatented), grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., using standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety: 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Vigorous and upright growth. 3. Fruit having a high degree of attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with a mild, sweet, sub-acid taste with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with firm flesh, having good storage and shipping quality. 6. Fruit holding firm 7 to 10 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 7. Early maturity of medium to large, yellow flesh, clingstone fruit.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) designated P-18 which is outstanding because of its 1) extremely fine leaves; 2) its improved density; 3) its rapid growth rate; and 4) its uniform green color.

Abstract: ‘Namib Sunrise’, an Ornithogalum dubium cultivar. ‘Namib Sunrise’ has a compact growth habit with three to eight leaves which grow to a length of up to eight-twelve cm. The most striking characteristic of the mature plant is its corymbose-shaped inflorescence (raceme) which is between 15 and 30 cm tall and includes 15-20 flowers. The flowers are RHS25A orange with no darkened centers. Each ‘Namib Sunrise’ flower is cup-shaped, and 2.8 to 3 cm wide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct Calibrachoa plant, and its parts, named ‘Colorburst Violet’ having a decumbent and compact habit. This plant grows vigorously with single flowers which have purple violet petals and a light yellow corolla throat. The plant is very resistant to rain, heat and drought conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Balcelisow’, characterized by its light salmon and light pink bi-colored flowers; upright and mounded plant habit; good basal branching; and dark green leaves.

Abstract: A projection exposure apparatus comprises a projection optical system for projecting a pattern of a mask on a photosensitive substrate, a stage, for holding the photosensitive substrate, movable in an optical-axis direction of the projection optical system and in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis, a position detection system for outputting a detection signal corresponding to a deviation of the projection optical system in the optical-axis direction between an imaging plane of the projection optical system and the surface of the photosensitive substrate by projecting a beam of light assuming a predetermined shape on the photosensitive substrate and, at the same time, photoelectrically detecting the reflected light from the photosensitive substrate, a fiducial member provided on the stage and having a fiducial pattern assuming a predetermined shape, and a device for detecting an irradiation position of the light beam within a plane perpendicular to the optical axis of the projection optical system o

Abstract: A control apparatus and method for an electric motor having sensing devices which sense the frequency and polarity of EMFs in the rotor windings down to a condition where the rotor is in condition for reversing, and causing reversing of the motor when the frequency is such as to allow reversing and the polarits polarity of a selected winding is at or near a zero crossing between positive and negative polarities. Cyclical reversal is effected by measuring the time the rotor takes to coast from a “power off” condition to the condition for reversing and with an electronically commutated motor reversing can usually be effected in one commutation period. The motor is used in a clothes washing machine or similar application where rapid reversal is required or timing of the time from one reversal to the next is required to be constant.

Abstract: In a scanning type exposure apparatus for exposing an entire surface of a pattern region on a mask to a substrate by scanning the mask and the substrate with respect to a projection optical system in a predetermined direction with a speed ratio in accordance with a magnification of the projection optical system, there are provided a plurality of illumination optical systems for illuminating respective areas of the pattern region on the mask with respective light fluxes from respective light source; a plurality of projection optical systems arranged so as to correspond to the respective illumination optical systems, the projection optical systems projecting respective images of the areas illuminated by the respective illumination optical systems onto respective projection areas on the substrate; a memory device for obtaining and storing a change of shape of the substrate; a magnification changing device for changing a magnification of at least one of the projection optical systems in accordance with the change

Abstract: The present invention relates to a book for young readers designed to make reading more enjoyable. The book of the present invention preferably includes illustrations on at least some of the pages thereof. Additionally, edible candy is provided as a part of the book pages and may be positioned to form a part of an illustration found on a page. The candy is attached to or otherwise provided as a part of the book pages in a manner so that it may be easily removed from the book and eaten by the reader. In an alternative embodiment, the book pages may include holes formed therein and the candy may be provided on an insert designed to be placed behind the page so that the candy is in registry with the holes formed in the page and so that the candy extends out through the holes when the insert is placed immediately behind the page. In this manner, after the candy has been removed from book, the insert may be removed and replaced with another candy containing insert.

Abstract: There is disclosed a lubricating oil composition which contains from about 100 to 450 parts per million of molybdenum from a molybdenum compound which is substantially free of active sulfur and about 750 to 5,000 parts per million of a secondary diarylamine. This combination of ingredients provides improved oxidation control and friction modifier performance to the lubricating oil. The composition is particularly suited for use as a crankcase lubricant.