Abstract: An electric water heater has a vertically disposed tank with a cold water inlet, a hot water outlet and at least one horizontally disposed elongated immersion heating element extending into the region of the tank between an upper region and a lower region. Each heating element is surrounded by an elongated closed end tubular sleeve having a plurality of lower openings distributed along the length of the sleeve below the heating element therein and a plurality of upper opening distributed along the length of the sleeve above the heating element. The total area of the upper openings is greater than the area of the lower openings to generate upon operation of the heating element an upwardly directed transverse flow of water in a direction from the lower openings to the upper openings along the entire length of the sleeve. A thermosiphon bypass check valve connected between the cold water inlet and the hot water outlet having a bypass conduit with one or more constrictions and a closure member.

Abstract: It has now been found that certain novel photostable agriculturally acceptable organic or inorganic salts of formula I are useful as insecticides: where R is alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylamino, cycloalkylalkoxy, 2-alkyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl, or 2-haloalkyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl; R1 is trihaloalkyl, or trihaloalkoxy; n is 0, or 1; and, wherein said salts are derived from hydrochloric acid; hydrobromic acid; boric acid; phosphoric acid; maleic acid; fumaric acid; phthalic acid; salicylic acid optionally substituted with alkyl or halogen; D-glucuronic acid; the sulfonic acid R2SO3H where R2 is alkyl, haloalkyl, hydroxyalkyl, D-10-camphoryl, or phenyl optionally substituted with alkyl or halogen; the carboxylic acid R3CO2H where R3 is hydrogen, alkyl, trihaloalkyl, carboxyl, phenyl optionally substituted with alkyl or halogen, or pyridyl; the boronic acid R4B(OH)2 where R4 is alkyl or phenyl optionally substituted with alkyl or halogen; the phosphonic acid R5PO3H2 where R5 is alkyl, haloalkenyl, or phe

Abstract: A system for concomitant scenario topography with the aid of a digital computer such that a two-dimensional or three-dimensional map is produced and displayed which illustrates the combined effects, particularly geo-environmental, of multiple, diverse criteria and factors relative to uniquely-referenced, uniform, small areas of a plane surface or the surface of a solid. The topography system employs plural interrelated tables, worksheets and mapping systems to receive, contain and apply various political, economic, scientific, and technical criteria and factors as attributes of a particular small area, and subsequently map the processed data. Each table includes at least one join field which links that table to at least one other table or worksheet. At least one worksheet includes capability for rapid, dynamic user-interaction to facilitate generation of a myriad of actual or imagined scenarios.

Abstract: A distinct Neoregelia plant named ‘Zoë’ characterized by its small size measuring 15 cm in height and approximately 22 cm in diameter when grown in 12.5-cm pots. The leaves have a wine color with the leaf margins in the greyed-purple group (RHS 187 A); leaves of the rosette retain their color through the life cycle of the plant; ‘Zoë’ produces large numbers of stoloniferous offsets and the stolons are approximately 15 cm long.

Abstract: A Guzmania plant named ‘Marina’ characterized by having a vigorous growth habit, variegated foliage that is slightly red at the sheath becoming cream-white at the apex of the leaf, and compact, red-colored inflorescence with yellow flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Azalea plant found as a seedling in a planned cross between the female Azalea ‘Macrantha Pink’ and the male Rhododendron oldhamii ‘Fourth of July’. The new variety possesses a unique blooming time and is superior in development of an upright, dense, globose shaped plant with attractive large semi-double pink flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Azalea plant found as a seedling in a planned cross between the female Azalea ‘Pink Cheer’ and the male Rhododendron oldhamii ‘Fourth of July’. The new variety possesses a unique blooming time and is superior in development of a dense and globose shaped plant with attractive single pink flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Azalea plant found as a seedling in a planned cross between the female Azalea ‘Watchet’ and the male Rhododendron oldhamii ‘Fourth of July’. The new variety possesses a unique blooming time and is superior in development of a dense and globose shaped plant with attractive semi-double pink flowers.

Abstract: A miniature rose plant having dwarf, full plant habit; pointed ovoid buds; high centered, rich yellow flowers; abundant, dark green, glossy foliage; and resistance of foliage to powdery mildew and rust.

Abstract: A miniature rose plant having compact plant habit; novel, bright pink and white, bicolor flowers, the petals each having a yellow color spot on their lower portions which present a multi-pointed star shape in the center of a flower when it first opens; sweet, spicy fragrance; and dark green, glossy foliage, resistant to powdery mildew, blackspot and rose rust.

Abstract: A floribunda rose plant having compact, upright growth; dark green, glossy foliage; fragrant, open large flowers; and good resistance to rust and mildrew.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Pink Champion’ characterized by having plants that flower early and fully and can be sold at different stages from a mini-type of 35 cm in height to a larger plant that is 70 cm in height. The peduncle of ‘Pink Champion’ is long and erect and therefore the flowers are held well above the foliage. The plant habit is full due to shoot formation, and the leaves are dark-green, compact and durable with light-green primary veins. The flowers are durable and, at first, are pink in color becoming green when maturing. The part of the spathe near the spadix turns first into green. After approximately 20 weeks, the flower becomes completely green. The green color of the spathe is lighter than the green color of the leaves. The amount of flowers is large in relation to the amount of leaf blades and therefore the ratio of leaf to flower size is excellent.

Abstract: A floribunda rose plant having compact, upright growth; dark green, glossy, disease resistant foliage; and medium size pink flowers having a citrus fragrance presented in large clusters.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Paradise Power’, characterized by its golden yellow leaf color; relatively compact plant habit; and lavender-colored flowers that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect scapes.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant having vigorous, upright growth; large, soft pink flowers of old fashioned form and strong, sweet fragrance; dark green, glossy foliage and resistance to rust and mildew.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Paradise Joyce’, characterized by its variegated leaf color; relatively compact plant habit; and light lavender-colored flowers that are positioned above the foliage on strong and erect scapes.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant having bright yellow flowers on long stems; dark green, glossy foliage; resistance to rust and mildew; and vigorous, upright growth.

Abstract: A grandiflora rose plant having large flowers of novel coloration presented singly and in large, open clusters, tall, upright growth habit, glossy, dark green foliage, and good disease resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Senecio genus plant named ‘Sunsenereba’ which is a tall dome-shaped plant with abundant branching. There are very few pubescences on its stems. The leaf length of ‘Sunsenereba’ is shorter and the petiole is longer than that in other varieties of Senecio L. ‘Sunsenereba’ has no stipule. The flower cluster is large. The flower is single flowered having a wide white central part. The petal has a vivid purple tip and a white base. The disk flower is deep reddish purple. The blooming starts early and the blooming term is longer than Senecio cruentus. Flower buds grow one after another from axil.

Abstract: A new and distinct selection of Mandevilla×amabilis cultivar Monite characterized by its unique combination of pale pink buds and pale pink flowers which display a showy cluster of pink petaloids within the flower throat appearing as a pink flower within a larger pale pink flower.

Abstract: A safety vest incorporates a safety harness between a vest inner lining and a vest outer shell with attachment couplers and rings incorporated in the vest in vest pockets that store the attachment couplers and rings out of sight in communicating between harness and a lanyard external to the vest. Thus, the attachment rings are stored in vest pockets except during use, making the vest appear as a normal garment suitable for general wear off a work location or during general harness nonuse periods. Storing the rings in vest pockets also avoids the rings becoming annoyances or hazards. The harness is multiuse and versatile with attachment rings and couplers in various locations on the harness so a wearer can move between different applications, including a ring on the dorsal back for use in fall arrest, rings on waist sides so the vest can be used for work positioning, a coupler at the sternum, a ring at the waist buckle for repel attachments, and leg straps for support below the waist when required.

Abstract: A motor vehicle glazing (1) prepared for installation according to the adhesive process is provided with a profiled spacer (8) produced by extrusion of an extrudable polymer directly onto glazing (1) and subsequent setting. During installation of glazing (1) in the window opening of the motor vehicle body, profiled spacer (8) acts as an intermediate member between glazing (1) and assembly adhesive extrudate (13). Profiled spacer (8) is provided along its outer periphery with a lip portion (10) projecting beyond peripheral area (3) of glazing (1). In the installed position of glazing (1), lip portion (10) rests against the window frame flange (4) running parallel to peripheral area (3) of glazing (1) and acts, upon insertion of the glazing during the setting process of assembly adhesive (13), as a support and centering element for glazing (1).

Abstract: An improved method for teaching the location of a bond site on a selected lead finger of a semiconductor leadframe during a wire bonding process is provided. Initially, the location of the lateral edges and terminal edge of a tip portion of the lead finger is sensed by an automated vision system of a wire bonding apparatus. A width (W) and a longitudinal axis of the lead finger are then determined. The bond site is located along the longitudinal axis a predetermined distance of (W/2) from the terminal edge of the lead finger. The improved method allows greater accuracy in the placement of bond sites and precisely controls the length of the bond wire used during the wire bonding process.

Abstract: A circular flexible collet that provides a 360 degree gripping engagement with a cylindrical workpiece and which is operable by an actuator member incorporated in a workpiece chuck. The collet may be constructed as an internal collet for gripping engagement with a workpiece internal periphery, or as an external collet for gripping engagement with a workpiece external periphery. The flexible collet may be used for single, or plural workpiece gripping actions. The collet includes a split spring steel body having a radial opening split space and an outer and an inner circular periphery. One circular periphery is a workpiece gripping surface, and the other circular periphery has a tapered cam surface engageable by a workpiece chuck actuator member. The tapered cam surface has a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart slots, having an open outer end. In an internal collet the tapered cam surface is formed around the collet body inner periphery.

Abstract: A headphone in which a housing containing a drive unit is provided with a window hole formed therein and the window hole is covered with a diaphragm providing acoustic transmissibility therethrough.

Abstract: A method of processing shellfish and product thereof which reduces the susceptability of shellfish or mollusc shells to fracturing and cracking during freezing and subsequent frozen storage and transport. The method comprises blow-drying the shellfish by means of heated, unheated or dehydrated air; applying an edible oil to the shellfish; draining the oiled product; and freezing the shellfish.

Abstract: The invention is a catalyst system including a monocyclopentadienyl titanium compound and an alumoxane component which is highly productive for polymerizing ethylene and &agr;-olefins to produce a high molecular weight ethylene-&agr;-olefin copolymer having a high content of &agr;-olefin.