Abstract: A new variety of Floribunda rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of salmon blend blushing scarlet coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct floribunda type Rosa hybrid named ‘GRAsuper’ is disclosed, characterized by complete resistance to Diplocarpon rosae and continuous flowering. Plants produce pink flowers with a strong fragrance and typically reach a height of between 1 to 1.2 meters. The new cultivar is a Rosa typically suited for ornamental container and landscape use.

Abstract: A new and distinctive cultivar of Loropetalum named ‘Kurobijin’ that is characterized by its compact plant habit, its flowers that are deep red-purple in color, its late blooming period, its foliage that is dark burgundy in color with the color persisting throughout the summer, and its oval shaped leaves.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Physocarpus, ‘Jefam’, that is characterized by its unique foliage coloration with leaves that emerges bright orange in spring, turn green on older wood, and become purple in fall, its oblate plant shape and its compact plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘PIILAG-III’, characterized by its compact, upright intermediate growth habit, red-purple new growth and dark green foliage in summer, red-purple fall color, true red flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.

Abstract: A new and distinct Geum plant named ‘Fire Storm’ characterized by orange flower color, large, double flowers, a compact, upright habit, long bloom time, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Nepeta plant characterized by very long inflorescences with densely packed violet flowers, a decumbent, well branched habit, an extremely long bloom time, clean-looking, grey green, pubescent foliage, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: The new Shasta Daisy plant, Leucanthemum ‘Banana Cream’, is a sturdy plant with dark green serrated foliage, strong heavily-branched stems, and flowering with large terminal heads and numerous axillary heads having ray petals starting off light lemon yellow and brightening to near white. The new plant is useful for long-flowering attractive landscaping in borders, in mass, as accent plants, containerized for patio or indoor use, or as a cut flower.

Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0016’ particularly distinguished by the bright red ray floret color, medium green foliage, six weeks flowering response, smaller sized foliage, very compact growth habit and is very freely branching.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Fidahhyprobico’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with light red and yellow bi-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Fidahhypcor’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with light red purple and red bi-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Fidahhyplav’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with purple violet-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Fidahlouis’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with red purple-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Fidahhyppurbico’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; large inflorescences with light purple-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: ‘Pacneamex’ is a new variety of ivy pelargonium having a trailing growth habit, strong vigor, double and bi-colored magenta and white flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘DAOSTYVE’, characterized by its vigorous growth, with globular upright to spreading shape; well branching (4-6 per plant) habit, with stiff and strong lateral stems and thick leaves, color of leaves RHS 139A (upper side), RHS 137B (underside); ray florets with a unique color combination, purple (RHS 75B) with white tip and base at the upper side, and white with gray stripes (RHS; 188B) and stains of yellow (RHS 162C) at the tip, on the underside; and disc florets that appear grayed green (RHS 188B).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cordyline plant named ‘Spricorfantasy’, characterized by its upright to semi-erect habit with foliage initially erect to outwardly arching; vigorous growth habit; long lanceolate variegated leaves with green, yellow white and pale yellow-colored longitudinal stripes and greyed orange coloration towards the base; and excellent keeping quality and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA09204’ particularly distinguished by double flowers with more than five petals, a very early flowering time, a compact mounding plant habit, and continuously rich flowering with very good heat and rain tolerance, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Diascia cultivar named ‘DGENT29’ is disclosed, characterized by deep pink flowers and abundant flowering. The new variety has a compact growth habit and good temperature tolerance range for Diascia. The new variety is a Diascia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: Controlled release and taste masking compositions containing one or more active principles inglobated in a three-component matrix structure, i.e. a structure formed by successive amphiphilic, lipophilic or inert matrices and finally inglobated or dispersed in hydrophilic matrices. The use of a plurality of systems for the control of the dissolution of the active ingredient modulates the dissolution rate of the active ingredient in aqueous and/or biological fluids, thereby controlling the release kinetics in the gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract: A large amount of user information is transmitted with good efficiency by means of a high-speed downlink by making transmission rates of an uplink circuit and a downlink asymmetrical. The radio communication system includes a plurality of base stations, a plurality of terminals, an uplink established between each of the base stations and each of the terminals for the purpose of radio transmission of prescribed information from a terminal to a base station, and a downlink circuit established between each of the terminals and each of the base station for the purpose of radio transmission of prescribed data from a base station to a terminal.

Abstract: A golf club head has a body having a top, a sole, a toe end, a heel end, and a forward wall. The forward wall defines a front opening about which a face support is disposed. The face support receives a face plate, thereby enclosing the front opening of the body. The face support includes portions proximate to the top, the toe end, and the heel end, each portion having a peripheral member extending rearward from the forward wall and a rear member extending inward from the peripheral member, with respect to the front opening. The face support can be combined with a preferred face construction and weight elements to optimize club head performance to help a golfer achieve greater distance and control.

Abstract: ?- and ?-amino acid hydroxyethylamino sulfonamide compounds are effective as retroviral protease inhibitors, and in particular as inhibitors of HIV protease.

Abstract: A control system methodology that uses object-oriented software to integrate multiple control systems into a common object model. Object-oriented techniques are used to construct distributed applications in a multi-vendor open system environment for use in controlling and monitoring systems of varying size and configuration. Information is brought into a common object model and made available throughout the system. A custom programming language is included for object creation. Access to objects is controlled through a multi-level security protocol. Data flow is governed by a real-time information synchronization manager. Classes are used to implement the system in a platform independent way according to a “core class hierarchy” in which objects are organized to inherit behavior and perform predictably. A control engine allows the user to control the order of execution of objects. A script is provided for generating custom objects.

Abstract: A bath towel bib including a collar adapted to form a releasably securable loop around a user's neck, an actuatable means for releasing the loop from around the user's neck, and an absorbent cloth fixedly attached to the collar and operatively arranged to hang from the collar in front of the user's torso when the loop is releasably secured around the user's neck, wherein the actuatable means for releasing the loop from around the user's neck is operatively arranged to actuate when the absorbent cloth is pulled in a direction away from the user's neck. The bath towel bib is particularly adapted for use while bathing a pet, in a system for bathing a pet including the bath towel bib, a bathing receptacle, and a bath mat. The bath towel bib is arranged to receive a pet from a bath, while allowing the bather to keep her hands free.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a bra or tank that has three layers on the chest that allow the wearer to comfortably breast feed or pump milk hands-free. Specifically, the tank or bra has three detachable layers over the breast where the outer layer is a solid layer, the inner layer has two openings over the nipple that are equipped to receive the funnels of a breast pumping apparatus and hold them to the breast without the wearer holding them, and an inner layer that has a large opening for the breast so that the wearer may breast feed an infant.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hand-retaining device (25), such as a hand strap that can be fastened to the hand or a glove, comprising a movable loop (33) between the thumb and the index which is used for fixing the hand-retaining device to a hook-type mechanism (14) of a pole grip. Such a hand-retaining device (25) is most preferably suitable for use with a pole grip (1), particularly for walking canes, trekking poles, downhill ski poles, cross-country ski poles, Nordic walking poles, which is equipped with a grip member (3) and a hook-type mechanism (14) for attaching a hand-retaining device especially in the form of a hand strap or a glove. Locking means (6, 11) are disposed in the area of the hook-type mechanism (14) such that a loop-shaped, annular, or eye-shaped device (33) that is provided on the hand-retaining device and is inserted into the hook-type mechanism (14) from above is fixed in a self-locking manner in the hook-type mechanism (14).

Abstract: A garment pocket configured to carry, in a concealed and readily-accessible state, a handgun or other object is disclosed. The garment pocket is configured to be folded to yield and maintain at least one additional configuration. The garment pocket can be folded to assume and maintain either a first folded configuration, or a second folded configuration. The garment pocket in the first folded configuration is suitable for carrying, in an ergonomic position, a handgun having, for example, a medium-to-long barrel portion, whereas the garment pocket in the second folded configuration is suitable for carrying, in an ergonomic position, a handgun having, for example, a relatively short barrel portion.

Abstract: The invention discloses sponge coated with vinyl on the surface of the sponge as used in connection with eyewear for use in sports and the like; and more particularly to eyewear that utilizes inner removable sealing member, commonly referred as cup, that incorporates sponge coated with vinyl on the surface of the sponge.

Abstract: Described is a multi-function device for attachment to the tank of a toilet fixture. The multi-function device provides a diffusible air-treatment concentrate for deodorizing or otherwise treating the ambient air surrounding the toilet. At the same time, the multi-function device provides a water-soluble water-treatment concentrate for treating the flush water stored in the toilet tank. The multi-function device has an indicator to advise the consumer when replacement of user serviceable parts, such as the water treatment concentrate and the air treatment concentrate, is needed. The multi-function device has a bellows with a varying cross-sectional area to provide, during a flush cycle, a variable flow of air over the air treatment concentrate and into the air.

Abstract: An improved plunger comprises a generally V-shaped handle attached to a top distal end of a shaft. The handle comprises two mirrored arms that face inwards from a base so that neither of them nor the shaft shares a vertical or a horizontal plane. The handle is removably detachable from the plunger so that it can be washed, disinfected, and sanitized. At least one extension shaft portion extends a height of the shaft when it is not collapsed into and housed in the hollow shaft.

Abstract: Improved floor sink drain screen locks having expandable means for sealingly engaging the walls of a floor sink drain, yet being readily collapsible for quick and easy removal when desired.

Abstract: A toilet bowl system comprising an electric spigot, an electric valve, and a control unit for controlling said electric spigot and said electric valve, and for operatively synchronizing said electric spigot with said electric valve.

Abstract: Bather movement apparatus for use with a sidewall opening bath enclosure generally includes a chaise, a stanchion having a stirrup for supporting the chaise along with a pivot post extending exterior to the bath enclosure and a pivot arm interconnecting the pivot post and stanchion for enabling arcuate movement of the chaise between a bathing position within the bath enclosure and a doorway position outside of the bath enclosure. The movement of the chaise passes the chaise through the bath enclosure side opening.

Abstract: A housing has an upper component formed of an upper plate and a periphery. The upper plate has an upper central aperture. The housing has a lower component formed of a lower plate and a periphery. The lower plate has a lower central aperture. An annular printed circuit board is positioned within the housing. A plurality of light emitting diodes are secured to the printed circuit board and extend downwardly therefrom. A plurality of equally spaced small apertures in the lower plate of the lower component each receive one of the light emitting diodes for providing light.

Abstract: A patient transfer device including a retractable wheel assembly, a caster brake and a track extension is provided. The retractable wheel assembly can include a cammed linkage arm operatively coupled to a retractable wheel. As the patient transfer device moves downwardly over a step, the cammed linkage arm can bear against the step, rotating the retractable wheel to a stowed position. The caster brake and the track extension can cooperate to stabilize the patient transfer device at the top and bottom of a stairway, respectively. The caster brake and the track extension can each include a high-friction engagement surface that is vertically offset from the respective caster and track. The retractable wheel assembly, caster brake and track extension can improve the control the patient transfer device along level, ramped and stepped surfaces, particularly for operators lacking sufficient training or experience.

Abstract: A lifting element for use with a transfer trolley, the element comprising: a support member having a support surface and a sheath attached to the support member such that, in an initial configuration, a first portion of the support surface is covered by the sheath and a second portion thereof is uncovered, wherein the sheath is operable to be inflated so as to cause the sheath to extend and evert, insinuating itself under a load in order to support the load, and, after inflation, the support member and the sheath may be moved with respect to each other so that the support member extends further into the sheath, the second portion of the support surface is covered by the sheath and the support surface at least partially supports the load.

Abstract: A bassinet for mounting on a play yard frame is supported to provide a swinging movement of the bassinet relative to the play yard. The bassinet is suspended from four detachable connector mounts that slide over the upper frame member of the play yard frame by three flexible support members and a single rigid support member that is operatively connected to a motor housed within a motorized connector mount to drive the swinging motion for the bassinet. The movement induced into the bassinet is controlled by the four support members to keep the bottom surface of the bassinet at a horizontal orientation throughout the swinging movement. The bottom board of the play yard is formed in segments which can be reconfigured to fit in the bassinet. The end segment can be folded below the remaining segments, or in the alternative removed, to affect the reconfiguration for the bassinet structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for placement on the ground includes a pouch with a removable pillow that is preferably made of a memory foam type of material. A top sheet is formed of a desired flexible fabric material for comfort. The top sheet is extended to form the pouch. A preferred material for the top sheet includes a cotton cloth or cotton blend of fabric. A water resistant bottom sheet is optionally disposed or laminated under the top sheet and is used to keep the top sheet dry when the apparatus is placed on a damp surface. A plastic film or any flexible material resistant to the passage of moisture can be used as the bottom sheet.

Abstract: Bed rail for children, comprising a grid element being releasably attachable, wherein the grid element, in an attached state, is extending along an edge of a bed above a resting area, wherein the grid element can be releasably connected with a mounting base via a locking member, the mounting base being positionable under the resting area.