Abstract: The invention provides methods for visualizing renal tumors and for staging cysts during an operation by use of a fluorescent dye.

Abstract: Provided is a throw-type compact reconnaissance robot, which is used for military purposes or counter-terrorism and is capable of ensuring a long operational time as well as drop safety by efficient spatial layout of a battery. The throw-type compact reconnaissance robot includes a cylindrical body (100) with a camera (140), drivers (200) made up of two tires (270) that are disposed on opposite sides of the body (100) and is drivable individually, and battery units (300) supplying power used to operate the robot and disposed in inner spaces of the tires (270) of the drivers (200) on the opposite outermost sides of the robot.

Abstract: F-theta lenses, included in scanning lens systems, are arranged on a main scanning plane facing an optical deflector and substantially linearly symmetrically on the main scanning plane with reference to a rotational center of the optical deflector. Each f-theta lens has a no-power portion in the main scanning direction. Synchronization-detecting light passes through the no-power portion of the f-theta lens, thus enabling reduction in color shift due to temperature variation in an image forming apparatus without increasing the cost and complexity in controlling color shift.

Abstract: A control device includes a controller causing a plurality of cell blocks each configured of one or plurality of secondary battery cells and connected in series to be charged with a cell balance, and the controller includes a detector detecting a voltage of each of the cell blocks, an updater sequentially updating a maximum voltage of the detected voltage of each of the cell blocks, and a discharger discharging a cell block among the plurality of cell blocks, the cell block with a voltage range between the detected voltage and the updated maximum voltage within a discharge target voltage range defined in advance.

Abstract: A digital broadcasting system and a method of processing data are disclosed. The method of processing data of a transmitting system includes generating signaling information including service-related transmission parameters of mobile service data, packetizing the generated signaling information to a predetermined data packet format, primarily multiplexing the packetized signaling information and a mobile service data packet including the mobile service data, and secondarily multiplexing the primarily multiplexed data packets and a main service data packet including main service data, thereby transmitting the secondarily multiplexed data packets to at least one transmitter located in a remote site.

Abstract: A tiller includes a tiller frame and an upright assembly extending from the frame. The frame is supported by at least one wheel and defines a cavity. A transmission assembly is supported by the frame and has an output member that is configured to be drivingly coupled to a first power source in a first battery-powered configuration and to a second power source in a second electric-powered configuration. A tilling implement includes a drive shaft that is driven by the output member. The tilling implement comprises at least one tine plate. The cavity is configured to removably receive a battery in the first battery-powered configuration and removably receive a ballast in the second electric-powered configuration.

Abstract: A seed metering system, for use on a row crop planter, selects individual seeds from a seed reservoir and dispenses the seeds singularly at a controlled rate. A direct drive seed metering system includes a seed disc having a plurality of suction apertures with a recessed pocket adjacent to an aperture. The recessed pockets act to agitate seeds in the seed reservoir and to direct seed flow towards the apertures. A seed path relief system provides for allowing the placement of the seeds such that they are released from an outer edge of the seed disc. An adjustable seed singulator is mounted adjacent to the face of the seed disc where inner and outer blades are adjusted radially to compensate for the singulation of various seed sizes and shapes. The seed disc is driven via engagement of an internal gear with the external gear of an independent drive motor.

Abstract: A push and release operator control for selectively opening or closing the discharge blocking flap of a lawnmower. The first portion of travel of the actuator raises the discharge blocking flap toward its balance point. As the blocking flap reaches the balance point the actuator is released which allows the blocking flaps momentum to carry it through the balance point where gravity takes over to finish the travel. The actuator is reset by the blocking flaps motion after passing the balance point. Once the actuator is reset by the blocking flaps travel the same push and release of the actuator will return the blocking flap to it original starting position.

Abstract: A haymaking device for displacing mown crop includes a frame having a main beam which extends in a longitudinal direction and defines a longitudinal center line, and at least a first side arm located on one side of the main beam, wherein the side arm carries at least one crop processing tool, preferably rotatably driven about a rotor center line. The crop processing tool can be a crop displacing tool, such as a rake. The crop processing tool is mounted on a first pivot arm which, in the region of a first pivot arm connection, is pivotably connected, about a substantially horizontal center line, to the first side arm for movement between an operative position and a transport position. In the operative position, the first pivot arm connection is located at a larger distance from the main beam than the rotor center line of the first crop processing tool.

Abstract: A hydraulically tilting dual bale spear having multiple bale tines is presented. The bale spear has a first frame and a second frame connected to one another at a pivot point. A hydraulic cylinder is positioned between the first frame member and the second frame member. When activated, the hydraulic cylinder tilts the second frame with respect to the first frame member thereby providing a safer, faster and more efficient way to gather and pick up bales. The benefit over a non-tilting dual bale spear is that it allows the operator to pick up two bales without stopping or dragging the first bale across the ground and ripping the net wrap. It also allows the operator to level out the two bales once picked up for easier off load onto a truck or trailer.

Abstract: An agricultural baler including a base unit, a plurality of ground engaging devices and a transmission. The plurality of ground engaging devices support the base unit. The transmission is mounted on the base unit. The transmission includes an input shaft and an other shaft. The other shaft is separate from the input shaft. The other shaft is drivingly coupled to the input shaft. The other shaft is connected to a flywheel and/or a hydraulic pump. The other shaft is configured to operate at a different speed than the speed at which the input shaft operates.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of sweet corn hybrid 11-6R-SHY-1514 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of sweet corn hybrid 11-6R-SHY-1514 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another sweet corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the parts of such plants.

Abstract: A pneumatic valve assembly with a trigger for switching the pneumatic valve assembly between two or more valve operation modes is disclosed herein. The valve operational modes are determined by selection of fluid conduits by a trigger valve assembly of the pneumatic valve assembly which interconnects fluid conduits to a main valve, pilot valves and a pneumatic cylinder of a fluid powered pole saw and wherein a piston located in the pneumatic cylinder is mechanically coupled to a cutting blade of the pole saw and the trigger is operatively coupled to the trigger valve assembly.

Abstract: The invention is a method of training grapevines comprising dividing fruiting canes into three horizontal zones and two vertical zones. One aspect of the present invention is a method of training grapevines having a plurality of fruiting canes comprising: separating the fruiting canes into an upper canopy and a lower canopy, then dividing the upper canopy into a first upper cane section and a second upper cane section, restraining the first upper cane section to grow along a substantially horizontal first upper wire and restraining the second upper section to grow along a substantially horizontal second upper wire, and tying the lower canopy to grow along a substantially horizontal low wire. The method of training grapevines may also comprise defining a plurality of renewal canes. The renewal canes may be down to renewal spurs. The renewal spurs may have two buds. Each of the renewal spurs may be about 2.5 cm long.

Abstract: Methods for growing living organisms in a series of growing units, including delivering a fluid by continuous horizontal flow from a source of fluid to each growing unit.

Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising design of enlarged pectins are provided. Elaborated pectins are useful for a multitude of functions including surface coating, penetrant, additive and gell. Methods according to the present invention comprise steps for treatments to one or more live pectic cells in one or more compositions that result in modified pectins. In specific embodiments, methods are provided for applying the nanotechnology to live cells for carriage and incorporation of polar compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FDR-9Q10177. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FDR-9Q10177, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid PX-11487057 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid PX-11487057 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV5633HT and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV5633HT and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FIS 18-2109 The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FIS 18-2109, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: Disclosed is the seed of a novel soybean variety, designated 09PT252123, a sample of which is deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-122134. Also disclosed are plants, or parts thereof, grown from the seed of the variety, plants having the morphological and physiological characteristics of the 09PT252123 variety, and methods of using the plant or parts thereof in a soybean breeding program.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13C758 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13C758 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13C758 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13C758, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13C758. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13C758.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03D524 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X03D524 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03D524 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03D524, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03D524. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03D524.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00D861 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X00D861 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00D861 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X00D861, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00D861. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00D861.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03D537 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X03D537 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03D537 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03D537, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03D537. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03D537.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D102 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13D102 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D102 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D102, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D102. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D102.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X75D858 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X75D858 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75D858 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X75D858, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75D858. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75D858.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of sweet corn hybrid SV1408SA and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of sweet corn hybrid SV1408SA and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another sweet corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the parts of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of sweet corn hybrid SV1580SC and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of sweet corn hybrid SV1580SC and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another sweet corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the parts of such plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045703. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045703. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045703 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045703 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045709. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045709. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045709 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045709 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045751. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045751. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045751 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045751 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045914. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045914. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045914 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045914 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045961. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045961. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045961 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045961 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045983. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045983. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045983 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045983 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046009. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046009. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046009 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046009 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046046. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046046. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046046 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046046 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046394. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046394. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046394 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046394 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046743. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046743. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046743 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046743 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046750. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046750. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046750 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046750 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046792. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046792. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046792 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046792 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046883. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046883. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046883 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046883 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046644. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046644. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046644 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046644 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-106 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-28, Ca-I to Ca-VIII, and strain FR10.021, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), and to corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens), as well as broad base leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-106 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-106 RZ.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Pennylea’ is described. ‘Pennylea’ is a crisp lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV7735LD. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV7735LD, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV7735LD with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV7735LD, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A device suitable for attachment to a milking platform at a “milking position” has a strippings viewing area and a light source, which is operable to illuminate in a suitable manner the strippings viewing area to enhance the visibility to an operator of any mastitis symptoms in use and/or to illuminate the udder to facilitate inspection or treatment. The light source may also be operable to give continuous or intermittent color signals to the operator and the device might also include an alpha-numeric area. The device might form part of a leg separator and/or sprayer and/or milk hose support. A milking platform with such a device is also claimed.

Abstract: The automated pet cage includes a locking assembly for the door of the pet case, which is able to remotely or autonomously unlock and open the door of the pet cage as needed or in an emergency. The locking assembly is integrated into the design of the door of the pet cage, and provides for manual or autonomous operation in order to open the pet cage in a plurality of situations. The locking assembly is in communication with a display console that is in control over operation of the automated pet cage. The display console can remotely interface with a cellular telephone/Bluetooth enabled device in order to receive remote instructions in order to open the door of the pet cage. The display console also communicates wirelessly with the locking assembly.