Abstract: A device for nondestructive testing of pipelines is designed to move along a pipeline and has at least one measuring unit for acquiring measured data of the pipeline, wherein the device is self-propelled and has at least one functional unit rotatable about a central axis of the device for acquiring measured data and/or for driving the device. In a corresponding method for nondestructive testing of pipelines, the device is moved along the pipeline by a functional unit having drive elements and moving helically along a surface of the pipeline to be covered. The functional unit acquires measured data and the drive elements are forced by a magnetic field generated by the functional unit against the surface of the pipeline.

Abstract: A display unit is provided, the display unit including a housing configured for mounting in an interior region of a vehicle, and a screen mounted on the housing for movement between a stowed position wherein the screen is at least partially contained within the housing and a deployed position wherein the screen projects from the housing to reveal a viewing surface of the screen. The display unit further includes a lock mechanism adapted to selectively retain the screen in the stowed position. Upon release of the lock mechanism, however, the screen is free to be pivoted away from the stowed position, and in one embodiment, is automatically pivoted at least partially away from the stowed position.

Abstract: A system for controlling a networked array of dispensing devices for dispensing particulate matter may include local controllers connected to a parent controller. The parent controller may control an array of local controllers configured according to a network architecture. Each local controller may control one or more local dry chemical dispensing machines. In this way, the parent controller may control multiple dry chemical dispensing units over a network from a central location. In addition, the parent controller may directly control conventional liquid dispensers over the network. The parent and local controllers may be implemented using, for example, programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Abstract: A device for dispensing particulate matter may include a gravimetric sensor to measure the weight of particulate matter mixed with a fluid carrier. In an illustrative embodiment, a dry chemical inductor includes a bin for containing particulate matter, a conduit for transporting a stream of liquid carrier, and a valve for controllably releasing a particulate matter from the bin into the conduit. The device may further include a gravimetric sensor, such as an electronic scale or a load cell, for measuring the weight of particulate matter released from the bin. A controller may receive signals from the gravimetric sensor and actuate the valve to interrupt the flow of particulate matter when the desired amount of particulate matter has been released.

Abstract: An arrangement for turning pages successively picks up each page by suction applied to a bottom corner thereof, and turns the page over a turning axis. A wireless actuator initiates the turning. The arrangement is mountable at diverse locations and is quiet in operation.

Abstract: A display monitor system for mounting in an automobile, the automobile having an interior and a vehicle status indicator with a changeable state, is provided. The display monitor system comprises a monitor, a motor drivingly coupled to the monitor, and a controller operatively connected to the motor for controlling the motor. The monitor has a screen with a viewing surface, and is configured to be movably coupled to the interior of the automobile such that it is movable between a deployed position, in which the viewing surface is visible to the viewer, and a stowed position. The motor is drivingly coupled to the monitor to move the monitor between the stowed position and the deployed position. The controller is adapted to detect a change in the state of the vehicle status indicator and to signal the motor to move the monitor to a predetermined position corresponding to the detected change in the state.

Abstract: A rose plant of the hybrid tea class notable by the contrast the slight red wine scent of its flowers, and the contrast between the color of the flowers and the color of the foliage as the flower opens.

Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the compact floribunda class which has abundant, pink and apricot blend flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant for cut flower production having high production of flowers—(240-260 flowers per m2/year) of long lasting flowers (15-18 days).

Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by its red and silvery-white flowers and its good bud-to-stem ratio.

Abstract: A new Clematis cultivar which is well suited to propagation in glasshouses with a very compact growth habit and profuse light violet flowers. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for cultivation in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having upright growth, long flower stems and long vase life.

Abstract: A new and distinct ground cover rose plant having very robust growth and high resistance to blackspot and powdery mildew.

Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having good flower production of attractive light pink flowers on long stems having long vase life.

Abstract: Rose plant having high resistance to black spot and powdery mildew.

Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having large, silvery-blue, fragrant flowers.

Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having a shiny red blossom color.

Abstract: Groundcover rose plant having resistance to black spot, resistance to powdery mildew and prolific pink-red blooms.

Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having large ball shaped, bright red flowers and healthy foliage.