Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Velvet Blue Wren’, characterized by its initially upright then outwardly spreading and trailing plant habit; freely and continuous branching growth habit; dark green leaves; relatively early flowering; and dark-violet-colored flowers that are velvety in texture.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Azalea plant found as a seedling in a planned cross between the female Azalea ‘May Blaine’ and the male Rhododendron oldhamii ‘Fourth of July’. The new variety possesses a unique blooming time and is superior in development of an upright, dense, globose shaped plant with attractive large semi-double pink flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Danhardkrd’ characterized by having large, round, dark-red flowers borne above the foliage, dark green foliage, and compact growth habit.

Abstract: There is disclosed a stocky, compact self-heading Philodendron plant of unique color, having new leaves of rich chestnut red color, which color changes as the leaves mature, to a dark chestnut red and then to a medium green with dark chestnut red shading, dark chestnut red cataphylls and red black petioles add to the overall distinctive color of the plant, which retains its coloration in moderate indoor conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oak tree named ‘Palmetto Pin Oak’, characterized by its rapid growth rate; easy to root cuttings; straight trunk; pyramidal plant shape; very freely branching, dense and bushy habit; lateral branches that are angled horizontally or upwardly allowing for easier movement under the trees; small, but numerous leaves; and attractive fall color.

Abstract: An Aechmea plant named ‘Maya’ characterized by having wide, tongue-shaped leaves that are green with grey-white over lay; arched foliage which decreases from the bottom to the top of the plant; foliage that has no spines on the leaf edge; large, long lasting inflorescence which is domed-shaped and less compressed with a soft reddish-pink color; and petals which become less visible after the anthesis.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct Calibrachoa plant, and its parts, named ‘Colorburst Rose’ having a decumbent and compact habit. This plant grows vigorously with single flowers which have bright pink petals and a pale greenish yellow corolla throat. The plant is very resistant to rain, heat and drought conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Jolly Bee’, characterized by its large violet flowers with purple veins and light lavender centers; long flowering period; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Vanilla Cream’, characterized by its compact, mounding and outwardly spreading growth habit; dark green leaves; freely branching habit; ivory-colored ray florets; numerous inflorescences per lateral stem; long flowering period; and relative tolerance to high temperatures.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Moercass’, characterized by its vigorous and strong growth; rapid growth rate; bright green leaves; numerous double inflorescences per flowering stem; white-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Sumaco’, characterized by its numerous, large, and dark red-colored flowers; compact, upright and uniform plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green and glossy leaves; early flowering; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Lican’, characterized by its numerous, large, and intense purple-colored flowers; upright and uniform plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green and glossy leaves; early flowering; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Malabar’, characterized by its numerous, large, and intense red-colored flowers; upright and uniform plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green and glossy leaves; early flowering; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: Linearity of an RF/microwave power amplifier is enhanced by an amplitude and phase distortion correction mechanism based upon signal envelope feedback, that operates directly on the RF signal passing through the power amplifier. A phase-amplitude controller responds to changes in gain and phase through the RF/microwave power amplifier signal path caused by changes in RF input power, DC power supply voltages, time, temperature and other variables, and controls the operation of a gain and phase adjustment circuit, so as to maintain constant gain and transmission phase through the RF/microwave power amplifier.

Abstract: A method for fast acquisition, in as little as 6-15 seconds, of signals from a satellite in a Satellite Positioning System (SATPS), such as GPS or GLONASS, that does not require permanent storage of satellite ephemeris information at an SATPS ground station. This SATPS signal acquisition method can be used whenever the “new” station initially powers up or has lost lock on one or more SATPS signals that must be (re)acquired. A reference SATPS station provides the new SATPS station with an estimated reference station location and ephemeris information for one or more identified SATPS satellites visible from the reference station. The new station receives and uses this information to establish carrier frequency ranges to search for the identified SATPS satellite, by limiting the search to a reduced frequency range based upon estimated Doppler shift of SATPS signals received from this satellite.

Abstract: A memory and method of operation is disclosed. In one embodiment, the memory includes a group of memory cells divided into a plurality of subgroups. Sub word-lines are selectively coupled to main word lines, each sub-word line corresponding to a subgroup and is coupled to the memory cells in the row of the corresponding subgroup. Sense amplifier circuitry is coupled to the group of memory cells. The sense amplifier circuitry is divided into a plurality of sub-sensing circuits, each of the plurality of sub-sensing circuits selectively coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of sub-groups. The memory includes a control mechanism to control the word lines and sub-sensing circuit (s) that are activated at any one time such that only those sub-word lines and sub-sensing circuits needed to perform memory operations are operated and consume power.

Abstract: A method and devices for localized delivery of a chemotherapeutic agent to solid tumors, wherein the agent does not cross the blood-brain barrier and is characterized by poor bioavailability and/or short half-lives in vivo, are described. The devices consist of reservoirs which release drug over an extended time period while at the same time preserving the bioactivity and bioavailability of the agent. In the most preferred embodiment, the device consists of biodegradable polymeric matrixes, although reservoirs can also be formulated from non-biodegradable polymers or reservoirs connected to implanted infusion pumps. The devices are implanted within or immediately adjacent the tumors to be treated or the site where they have been surgically removed. The examples demonstrate the efficacy of paclitaxel and camptothecin delivered in polymeric implants prepared by compression molding of biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers, respectively. The results are highly statistically significant.

Abstract: The invention is an expression cassette for the antisense expression of ribozyme, having a strong promotor, suitably a T7 promotor, an adenoviral va-RNA gene, a stable loop region, and an insertion site for the antisense/ribozyme sequence in the loop region.

Abstract: An optochemical sensor for measuring concentrations of analytes is provided with a reactive matrix preferably made of polymeric material capable of swelling. Further provided are a mirror layer and a layer of a plurality of discrete islands that are electrically conductive, between which layers the reactive matrix is positioned, the diameter of the islands being smaller than the wavelength of the light employed for monitoring and evaluation.

Abstract: A semiconductor package having outer leads which are not protruded from the package but only exposed to outside. The semiconductor package comprises a semiconductor chip which is formed with a plurality of bond pads at a central portion of its bottom surface, a lead frame including leads connected to bond pads for input/output of the bond pads respectively and bus bars connected to power supplying pads of the bond pads, insulation adhesives for attaching inner leads of the leads and inner leads of the bus bars to a bottom surface of the semiconductor chip formed with the bond pads, metal wires for electrically connecting the inner leads of the leads and the inner leads of the bus bars to the bond pads respectively, and a molding compound enveloping the semiconductor chip assembly with outer leads of the lead frame exposed to outside. The adhesive tapes are removed after a molding procedure.

Abstract: A system for controlling the operation of electronically linked gaming machines which enables information to be transferred between machines and from each machine to a control unit. In particular, credits on a machine can be transferred to another machine and the credit state of each machine can be interrogated and adjusted from the central control unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for hot pressing and finishing the collar and sleeves of a washed shirt by lower irons and an upper ion, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for heating the collar and sleeves before hot pressing stage, loosening the adhesive padding cloth being shrunk by washing, pulling the collar and sleeves in this state in the cloth stretching direction by a stretching mechanism provided between the lower irons and upper iron, and hot pressing after removing shrinkage and crease from the collar and sleeves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nursing apparatus which provides a user to privately nurse an infant. The nursing apparatus comprises: a first portion and second portion. The first portion comprises a front panel, an aperture, a first side, a second side and a waist edge, and is of sufficient size to substantially cover the frontal portion of a user. The second portion comprises a back panel, the aperture, the first side, the second side and the waist edge. The first portion and the second portion are integrally interconnected in a longitudinally aligned relation by the first side and a shoulder overlying portion.

Abstract: An inflatable collar of an upper garment comprises a sealed cavity and an air cock communicating into the sealed cavity for injecting and discharging therethrough. The cavity may be formed by placing an arc shape tube with an air cock on the inner or outer side of the collar, or by making the collar with fiber or cloth coated with a sealing material. According to this invention, the collar inflated with air may surround and bolster the wearer's neck, functioning as an air pillow and alleviating the fatigue which may be caused to traveller due to a long time journey by a car, airplane or the like.

Abstract: A glove is provide having a first piece of material for covering a front of a hand and a second piece of material for covering a back of a hand. The first piece of material is formed in the shape of a hand having fingers and extends more than half way around the circumference of each finger and has a narrower tip near a top of each finger. The narrower tip extends beyond the top of each finger. The second piece of material is formed in the shape of a hand having fingers and extends less than half way around the circumference of each finger and below the top of each finger. The first piece of material and the second piece of material are attached at an edge of each piece to form a seam that falls on the back of the hand when the glove is worn. Optionally, at least the first piece of material is lined with an adsorption layer for sorbing chemicals.

Abstract: A head support assembly to facilitate the care of a physically disabled individual. The head support assembly includes a headpiece and an attachment cord attached to the headpiece which is adapted to be attached to a chair etc. The attachment cord and headpiece provide resilient support for an individual's head to facilitate the care of the individual.