Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ring-frame power package. In this regard, the ring-frame power package includes a thermal carrier and a ring structure. The thermal carrier has a carrier surface. The ring structure includes a ring body that is disposed over the carrier surface of the thermal carrier so that a portion of the carrier surface is exposed through an interior opening of the ring body. The ring-frame power package also includes a power package lid that is disposed over the ring body. The power package lid includes a cavity in communication with the interior opening of the ring body. In this manner, the power package lid covers and protects semiconductor devices and corresponding wires encased by the ring-frame power package.

Abstract: A new and distinct Dianthus cultivar named ‘DCAPE04-0’ is disclosed, characterized by continuous flowering on floriferous plants hardy to USDA Zone 3. Flowers are semi-double and light to medium red-purple and purple. The new variety is a Dianthus, typically produced as a garden or container plant.

Abstract: A composite cylinder block comprises an inner component defining one or more cylinder bores and main bearing supports of a crankshaft, and an outer component defining an upper crankcase, the inner component being inserted in the outer component, and being rigidly attached thereto. The arrangement provides a comparatively lightweight and rigid cylinder block.

Abstract: A new and distinct Portulaca cultivar named ‘PHSFR11-0’ is disclosed, characterized by unique bi-color or tri-color foliage and low, densely growing, spreading plants. The new variety is a Portulaca, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A vehicle water jacket assembly includes a first water jacket portion establishing a plurality of first fluid channels that are situated to facilitate fluid movement along at least a first plane. A second water jacket portion is situated near the first water jacket portion. The second water jacket portion establishes a plurality of second fluid channels that are situated to facilitate fluid movement along at least a second plane that is generally parallel to the first plane. At least one connector portion establishes a plurality of connector fluid channels that are situated to facilitate fluid movement between at least one of the first fluid channels and at least one of the second fluid channels along a direction that is transverse to the first and second planes.

Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems to perform context-based image recognition are disclosed. Disclosed example methods include comparing a first and second reference region of a reference image with a first and second region of a first captured image to determine a first and second match value. In response to determining the first and second match values satisfy a first and second threshold: associating the first captured image with a product associated with the first reference image, the product being associated with a plurality of second reference images stored in the database. Decrementing index values associated with ones of the second reference images. Removing a reference record associated with one of the second reference images from the database based on a corresponding one of the second index values satisfying a first condition, the removal of the reference record reducing the storage space required to store reference records in the database.

Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems to perform context-based image recognition are disclosed. Disclosed example methods include comparing a first and second reference region of a reference image with a first and second region of a first captured image to determine a first and second match value. In response to determining the first and second match values satisfy a first and second threshold: associating the first captured image with a product associated with the first reference image, the product being associated with a plurality of second reference images stored in the database. Decrementing index values associated with ones of the second reference images. Removing a reference record associated with one of the second reference images from the database based on a corresponding one of the second index values satisfying a first condition, the removal of the reference record reducing the storage space required to store reference records in the database.

Abstract: Method and apparatuses for powering medical devices on and off. One embodiment provides an apparatus that includes a plurality of medical devices. Each of the plurality of medical devices is configured to be electrically activated and deactivated. A central unit is configured to communicate with each of the plurality of medical devices and to receive a signal indicative of a triggering event. In response to receiving a signal that a first triggering event has occurred, the central unit sends each of the plurality of medical devices a signal to activate at the same time.

Abstract: Disclosed are package assemblies and methods of making the same, wherein the assemblies can include, among other elements, an outer carton defining an interior product storage compartment; an inner product support card slidably received within the product storage compartment; the inner support card having a main body portion and one or more flaps; and one or more primary product packages, each being secured to one of the one or more flaps.

Abstract: Disclosed are package assemblies and methods of making the same, wherein the assemblies can include, among other elements, an outer carton defining an interior product storage compartment; an inner product support card slidably received within the product storage compartment; the inner support card having a main body portion and one or more flaps; and one or more primary product packages, each being secured to one of the one or more flaps.

Abstract: Example methods, apparatus, systems to perform context-based image recognition for consumer market research are disclosed. Disclosed example methods include comparing a first subset of feature points in a first region of interest of a reference image with a first subset of feature points of a first image residing within a first region corresponding spatially to the first region of interest and located at a first location in the first image to determine a first match value. Disclosed example methods also include, in response to determining the first match value satisfies a first threshold, comparing a second subset of feature points in a second region of interest of the reference image with a second subset of the feature points of the first image residing within a second region of the first image corresponding spatially to the second region of interest to determine a second match value.

Abstract: A new and distinct Dianthus cultivar named ‘DDTHP02-0’ is disclosed, characterized by continuous flowering on floriferous plants hardy to USDA Zone 3. Flowers are semi-double and medium purple. The new variety is a Dianthus, typically produced as a garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Agastache cultivar named ‘AADPE14-1’ is disclosed, characterized by pink flowers and terminal bracts, uniform inflorescence and very compact plant form. The new variety is a Agastache, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Calibrachoa cultivar named ‘CCZPR05-0’ is disclosed, characterized by large flower size and distinctive soft red-purple flower color with a darker red-purple eye. Plants are characteristically dense and low mounding. The new variety is a Calibrachoa, normally produced as an ornamental outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Calibrachoa cultivar named ‘CCZRE07-0’ is disclosed, characterized by large flower size and distinctive bright red flower color. Plants are characteristically dense and low mounding. The new variety is a Calibrachoa, normally produced as an ornamental outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Calibrachoa cultivar named ‘CCZWP06-0’ is disclosed, characterized by large flower size and distinctive light purple flower color with a darker red-purple eye. Plants are characteristically dense and low mounding. The new variety is a Calibrachoa, normally produced as an ornamental outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Fuchsia cultivar named ‘FWIDE16-1’ is disclosed, characterized a vigorous but controlled growth and semi-pendulous plants suitable for commercial basket production. Flowers have a bright pink calyx and dark violet corolla; flowering response is not dependent upon day length. The new variety is a Fuchsia, typically produced as a garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Dianthus cultivar named ‘DDTHP02-0’ is disclosed, characterized by continuous flowering on floriferous plants hardy to USDA Zone 3. Flowers are semi-double and medium pink. The new variety is a Dianthus, typically produced as a garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Agastache cultivar named ‘AADPE14-1’ is disclosed, characterized by peach flowers and terminal bracts, uniform inflorescence and very compact plant form. The new variety is a Agastache, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Portulaca cultivar named ‘PHSFR11-0’ is disclosed, characterized by unique bi-color or tri-color foliage and low, densely growing, spreading plants. The new variety is a Portulaca, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.