Abstract: A towable buoyant platform of modular floating segments is provided to serve as a floating target. The platform connects at least one pontoon thereto. The pontoon includes a keel that connects to the hull and a plurality of buoyant modules. The keel extends longitudinally along the platform. Each module has an interface that connects to the keel. Each module also includes first and second longitudinal ends. The first and second ends have a tongue and a groove, respectively. The tongue and groove are slideably connectable to each other, such that fore and aft modules of the plurality attach together.

Abstract: A wire rope tester including a magnetic testing device; the wire rope tester includes a Remote Data Recorder mounted on a sensor head of the magnetic testing device.

Abstract: An improved method for preventing XSRF attack on a web site, which has a URL and is accessible from a port on a server. This invention: determines whether a requestor is legitimate; generates a session token for each session on the web site requested by the legitimate requestor; embeds the session token in a session cookie; additionally generates a security token; embeds the security token in the original request URL; and redirects the web site request to the newly formed URL. The subsequent request of the URL containing the security token allows the server to verify the token and serve the web site to the legitimate requestor. In other words the server's web site for that user for that session is: port/security token/URL/ form data.

Abstract: A new variety of Miniature rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of incandescent pink coloration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid to late season. The present variety produces a heavy bloom with a moderate amount of pollen to entice good bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during the first part of November, with first picking on Nov. 2, 2011. The fruit is uniformly small to medium in size, a green and red two-tone in skin color, clingstone in type, globose with a small apex hump in shape, yellow in flesh color, firm and crisp in texture, and outstandingly sweet in flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the late season. The present variety produces a very heavy bloom, but is pollen deficient and should have pollinators grafted in the center of the tree to entice good bee activity for sufficient pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during the latter part of August, with first picking on Aug. 29, 2011. The fruit is uniformly large in size, dark purplish red in skin color, clingstone in type, globose in shape, full red in flesh color, firm in texture, and very good in flavor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1) A regular and productive bearer of large freestone fruit. 2) Fruit having an attractive orange skin and flesh color. 3) Fruit having firm flesh with good storage and shelf life. 4) Fruit having good flavor and eating quality. 5) Vigorous, upright tree growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of diploid grapevine is provided which abundantly forms early-ripening juicy relatively large bunches of small substantially spherical berries that develop an intense black-purple coloration upon maturity. A propensity for high stenospermocarpic fruit production is displayed. Superior resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew has been observed during evaluations to date. The plant is particularly well suited for the production of dried currants. The fruit also can be used in the table grape market or be used to make wine or grape juice.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lantana cultivar named ‘ELESHINE’ is disclosed, characterized by a short, outwardly spreading habit. The new variety produces bright yellow flowers changing to white with age. Plants are highly floriferous. The new variety is a Lantana, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A New and distinct cultivar of winter hardy Hibiscus plant named ‘New Old Yella’ is the result of a unique hybridization. This new and distinct cultivar is characterized primarily as to its novelty by its extreme cold hardi ness to Zone 4, its large thick-textured, light yellow flowers and its “Maple-shaped” leaves with a green coloration, Compactness of about 3 feet, its vigorous and uniform growth habit and its floriferous nature from midsummer until frost.

Abstract: A new and distinct Eucomis cultivar named ‘EUW061’ is disclosed, characterized by unique pink flowers that become darker pink with age. The new variety has a compact growth habit attractive dark pink scape. The new variety is a Eucomis, normally produced as an ornamental garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Confidence’ characterized by flowers which are white with a purple blush in the center and some yellow in the labellum; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and dark-green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Pacific Point’ particularly characterized by flowers which are purple with a white blush in the center and some white and yellow at the labellum; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and dark-green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phlox cultivar named ‘PPPHL07301’ is disclosed, characterized by vigorous plant growth and early flowering, with blooms produced over a long period of time. Plants have a good resistance to powdery mildew and produce medium purple flowers. The new variety is a Phlox, normally produced as an outdoor ornamental plant for containers or gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phlox cultivar named ‘PPPHL0604’ is disclosed, characterized by vigorous plant growth and early flowering, with blooms produced over a long period of time. Plants have a good resistance to powdery mildew and produce bright pink flowers. The new variety is a Phlox, normally produced as an outdoor ornamental plant for containers or gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phlox cultivar named ‘PPPHL0623’ is disclosed, characterized by light lavender flowers, vigorous plant growth and early flowering, with blooms produced over a long period of time. Plants have a good resistance to powdery mildew. The new variety is a Phlox, normally produced as an outdoor ornamental plant for containers or gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phlox cultivar named ‘PPPHL07201’ is disclosed, characterized by vigorous plant growth and early flowering, with blooms produced over a long period of time. Plants have a good resistance to powdery mildew and produce violet-blue flowers with a dark eye. The new variety is a Phlox, normally produced as an outdoor ornamental plant for containers or gardens.

Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘DATYVE’, characterized by its upright to slightly spreading shape, with stiff and strong lateral stems and thick compound leaves, with up to 12 leaflets. The color of the mature leaves are RHS Green 139A (upper side) and RHS Grayed-green 191A (Underside). Compound leaves are 6-24 cm in length, and 8-18 cm in width. Hardly no single leaves are present. Composite flower heads are 9-10 cm in diameter, with a large number of ray florets (about 120 to 150). The ray florets are RHS Orange-red N30B and RHS Yellow 2A near base.

Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘DAENOGTYVE’, characterized by its upright to slightly spreading shape, with stiff and strong lateral stems and thick compound leaves, with up to 12 leaflets. The color of the mature leaves are RHS Yellow-green 147A (upper side) and RHS Grayed-green 191A (Underside). Compound leaves are 8-24 cm in length, and 8-18 cm in width. Only a few single leaves peduncle are present. Composite flower heads are 10-12 cm in diameter, with a large number of ray florets (about 150 to 200). The ray florets are white near base to RHS Red-purple N74A. The amount of white on the ray floret differs from 20%-50% (a few even 80%).

Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘DATOOGTYVE’, characterized by its upright to slightly spreading shape, with stiff and strong lateral stems and thick compound leaves, with up to 7 leaflets. The color of the mature leaves are RHS Yellow-green 147A (upper side) and RHS Grayed-green 191A (Underside). Compound leaves are 8-24 cm in length, and 8-18 cm in width. Only a few single leaves are present. Composite flower heads are 9-11 cm in diameter, with a large number of ray florets (about 150 to 200). The ray florets are RHS Red-purple 61A or RHS Red-purple 71A.

Abstract: Hosta plant named ‘Pocketful of Sunshine’ is a new cultivar with rounded, thick, coriaceous leaves having yellow centers and very broad dark green margins and that become cupped in maturity. The habit is compact and dense with rapid growth rate and light lavender flowers are held attractively above foliage suitable as a potted plant, for the garden, and for cut flower or leaf arrangements.

Abstract: A new and distinct Spathiphyllum cultivar named ‘S40’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green, glossy foliage, early foliage production and rapid, compact growth. The new variety maintains its dark green foliage color under higher than normal light conditions, or low nutrient levels. The new variety is commercially suitable for four and six inch pot production and responds to Gibberellic acid treatment by flowering in 9 weeks after treatment. The new variety is a Spathiphyllum, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Spathiphyllum cultivar named ‘S41’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green, glossy foliage, early foliage production and rapid, compact growth. The new variety maintains its dark green foliage color under higher than normal light conditions, or low nutrient levels. The new variety is commercially suitable for six and eight inch pot production and responds to Gibberellic acid treatment by flowering in 9 weeks after treatment. The new variety is a Spathiphyllum, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Spathiphyllum cultivar named ‘S39’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green, glossy foliage, early foliage production and rapid, compact growth. The new variety maintains its dark green foliage color under higher than normal light conditions, or low nutrient levels. The new variety is commercially suitable for six inch pot production. The new variety is a Spathiphyllum, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Spathiphyllum cultivar named ‘S43’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green, glossy foliage, early foliage production and rapid, compact growth. The new variety maintains its dark green foliage color under higher than normal light conditions, or low nutrient levels. The new variety is commercially suitable for four and six inch pot production and responds to Gibberellic acid treatment by flowering in 9 weeks after treatment. The new variety is a Spathiphyllum, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Guzmania plant named ‘JUNO’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 57 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage, measuring about 45 cm in length and about 3.0 cm to 3.5 cm in width; superior floral bract production; bracts have a unique pinkish-red inflorescence (RHS 47A); compound inflorescence, measuring from about 17 cm in height and about 18 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Cordyline plant named ‘Albatross’ that is characterized by dark purple leaves and a large overall size.

Abstract: A newly discovered, and asexually reproduced genotype of Zoysiagrass with a distinct set of foliar, floral and agronomic traits.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Duealmidpu’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading to trailing and decumbent plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early flowering habit; numerous large dark purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A paintball gun having an internal pressure regulator is provided. The paintball gun includes a body, a launching tunnel, a rear lead shaft, the pressure regulator, and a back cover. A hollow barrel of the body allows the launching tunnel and the rear lead shaft to be accommodated successively therein. The pressure regulator is received in the rear lead shaft. The back cover is screwed to the body. Thereby, pressurized air coming from a gas cylinder is directly introduced to the pressure regulator so as for the paintball gun to dispense with any external air duct. Thus, the paintball gun poses no risk of duct burst and requires less assembling operation and fewer fixtures, thus reducing manufacturing costs.

Abstract: An upright ESFR sprinkler includes a generally tubular body, at least one frame arm, a closure assembly, an unactuated heat responsive trigger assembly and a deflector assembly with a K-factor greater than 14, and preferably 16.8. The passageway extends between inlet and outlet openings. The closure is positioned proximate the outlet so as to occlude the passageway with a Bellville seal being. An ejection spring is coupled to the closure assembly. The heat responsive trigger assembly has a Response Time Index of 40 meter1/2second1/2 (m1/2sec1/2) or less. The deflector assembly includes a nosepiece and a plate like redirecting member. The plate like redirecting member faces the outlet and is coupled to the at least one frame arm and spaced from the outlet opening. The plate shaped member includes a first generally planar portion, a conical second portion, and a third portion extending from the conical second portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a biosensor and more particularly to an electrochemical biosensor for determining the concentration of an analyte in a carrier. The invention is particularly useful for determining the concentration of glucose in blood and is described herein with reference to that use but it should be understood that the invention is applicable to other analytic determinations.