Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica prostrata plant characterized by a unique combination of gold foliage, violet-blue flowers, and sun tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Samba’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; orange red-colored flowers; dark green leaves; good postproduction longevity; and resistance to Powdery Mildew.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Sunny William’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; and white-colored spoon-shaped ray florets.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tibouchina plant named ‘Grue-TiB 01’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and somewhat trailing plant habit; compact growth habit with short internodes; and purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Sunny Natalie’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; and dark purple-colored ray florets.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Victoria Diana’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; dark green foliage; freely flowering habit; and decorative-type inflorescences with white-colored ray florets.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Aster plant named ‘Victoria Fanny’, characterized by its upright and outwardly speading plant habit; dark green foliage; freely flowering habit; and decorative-type inflorescences with light purple-colored ray florets.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tibouchina plant named ‘Grue-TiB 04’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; and purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tibouchina plant named ‘Grue-TiB 02’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and trailing plant habit; compact growth habit with short internodes; and purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tibouchina plant named ‘Grue-TiB 03’, characterized by its upright and outwardly speading plant habit; compact growth habit with short internodes; and purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Sunny Diana’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; and pale yellow-colored ray florets.

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

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Roxy’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; early and freely flowering habit; red purple-colored flowers; dark green leaves; and good postproduction longevity.

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

Abstract: A new garden rose plant which has abundant, amber yellow flowers and attractive, disease resistant foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Duenibrired’, characterized by its inflorescences with inflorescences with bright red-colored flower bracts; dark green-colored leaves with red purple-colored petioles; uniform and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; early flowering; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Dueimco’, characterized by its inflorescences with inflorescences with bright red-colored flower bracts; dark green-colored leaves with red-colored petioles; uniform and rounded plant habit; early flowering; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Shepherd’, characterized by its upright, mounded and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plants; uniform and freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; white-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in early October in the Northern Hemisphere.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Kirimaji Double Capricious’, characterized by its cascading and prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; early flowering habit; light purple-colored semi-double flowers; and good weather tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Duesweetwhite’, characterized by its compact, upright, rounded and uniform plant habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the leaves; and dark green-colored leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Colorsplash’, characterized by its low-growing, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; green and pale yellow variegated leaves; and single flowers that are bright pink in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Duesurblusky’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely basal branching; and single flowers that are purple in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree Prunus Salicina derived as an open pollinated hybrid from the ‘Red Beaut’ plum tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,539), but from which it is distinguished by producing fruit of high quality having a distinctive flavor, a generally green skin coloration and regular bearing, the variety developed as a hybridized seedling from the aforementioned selected seed parent and an unnamed seedling as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Duesweetfire’, characterized by its compact, upright, rounded and uniform plant habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; red-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the leaves; and dark green-colored leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Duespotwi’, characterized by its inflorescences with pale yellow-colored flower bracts; dark green-colored leaves with green-colored petioles; uniform and rounded plant habit; early flowering; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Duemond’, characterized by its inflorescences with inflorescences with bright red-colored flower bracts; medium green-colored leaves with red purple-colored petioles; uniform and rounded plant habit; early flowering; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Nemplum’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; small green leaves; and numerous dark purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Red King’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; durable dark green leaves; red-colored spathes with pale yellow-colored spadices that are positioned above and beyond the foliage on strong and erect spapes; freely flowering habit; and good inflorescence longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of Tiarella characterized a distinct leaf form and coloration and a distinct pink, cone-shaped inflorescence.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Dancasoft’, as described and illustrated, and particularly characterized by the combined features of pastel pink flower color, single flower type, medium flower size, early year round flowering time, spreading, well-branched vigorous growth habit, good weather tolerance, suitable for hanging baskets and bedding.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cornus Kousa Pendula known as ‘Kristin Lipka's Variegated Weeper’ as illustrated and described. This new cultivar has the distinction of being variegated and having a strong weeping habit.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Seidacre’, characterized by its uniformly mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; and pale yellow-colored ray florets and dark purple-tipped disc florets.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry named ‘Sonora’. The present variety is similar to the varieties ‘Commander’, ‘San Juan’ and ‘Ana Maria’.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant named 92-296-25 is provided. This new cultivar was the result of a unique cross between Dendranthema×grandiflora and F1 progeny of a cross between Dendranthema weyrichii and Dendranthema×grandiflora.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Kleroder’, characterized by its uniform, compact and cascading growth habit; dark green-colored leaves with faint zonation pattern; and red-colored double flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Klerotyst’, characterized by its uniform and cascading growth habit; dark green-colored leaves with zonation pattern; and light purple-colored double flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Kleropur’, characterized by its uniform and cascading growth habit; green-colored leaves with darker green zonation pattern; and purple-colored double flowers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of pentafluoropropane and a fluorinated propane having from 1 to 5 fluorine atoms; a hydrocarbon having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms; 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutane, (CF3)2CHCH3, dimethyl ether; or 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane. The compositions, which may be azeotropic or azeotrope-like, may be used as refrigerants, cleaning agents, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethanes, aerosol propellants, refrigerants, heat transfer media, gaseous dielectrics, fire extinguishing agents, power cycle working fluids, polymerization media, particular removal fluids, carrier fluids, buffing abrasive agents or displacement drying agents.

Abstract: A self-adhering protective overlay employing a flexible sheet having a front surface, a back surface, and a periphery, with a pressure sensitive adhesive applied substantially to the periphery on the back surface. In one embodiment, a release sheet is removably adhered to the pressure sensitive adhesive prior to use After the release sheet is removed, the flexible sheet may be used and re-adhered to the release sheet for subsequent use. In an alternate embodiment, a plurality of protective overlays, without the addition of the release sheet, are arranged in a stack wherein individual flexible sheets may be separated from the stack, used, and then disposed or re-adhered to the stack for subsequent use.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to adjustable headwear in the form of caps or visors which are adjustable to fit wearers with a range of head sizes. In particular, the cap or visor is constructed of a uni-axially stretchable material with a sweatband around the inside periphery of the cap or visor constructed of a bi-axially stretchable material. Attached to the front of the headwear is a bill, a rigid structure that shields the wearer's eyes and is arched in the preferred embodiment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a child's or infant's hat which protects at least the sides, top or rear of the wearer's head from injuries due to falls or bumps against hard objects. Generally, the head protector of the present invention comprises: (1) a cap member: (2) one or more flexible, resilient shock absorbent fluid-containing pads; and (3) an outer covering of pliable fabric material. The cap member is constructed so as to fully enclose and/or encapsulate the fluid-containing gel pads. The pads substantially surround the entire inner surface of the cap member, or a substantial portion thereof. The head protector of the present invention is fashionable, having an appearance and surface texture of a conventional hat worn by infants and small children.

Abstract: A mirror arrangement (10) for a rear view mirror system comprises three mirrors (14, 16, 18). The first mirror (14) is a concave off-axis parabolic mirror arranged adjacent the eyes of the user with a principal axis and effective focal length f1. The second mirror (16) is substantially flat and is arranged between the first and third mirrors (14, 18). The third mirror (18) is a convex off axis parabolic mirror having a principal axis under an effective focal f3. The first and third mirrors (14, 18) have a common focus and the parabolas of the first and third mirrors (14, 18) are related such that 1.5 f1≦f3 ≦3f1. In another aspect of the invention a mounting arrangement (24) for a rear view mirror system comprises an article of headgear (12) with a channel (20) formed therein and a mirror assembly mounted on the article of headgear so as to bridge the channel. The mirror assembly has series of lugs (26) protruding from the longitudinal edges thereof.

Abstract: A portable urinal device is provided with an elongated body having a first section and a second section, the first section being releasable connected to the second section. The first section includes an open end coupled to the second section and a closed end having a top surface. A retractable flexible tube having a first end secured within the first section and a second end that is retractable away from the top surface is preferably disposed about a spindle located within the first section. The second end of the flexible tube is preferably disposed outside the first section. A device for creating suction at the first end of the retractable tube so as to draw fluid from the second end of the flexible tube to the first end of the flexible tube is coupled to the first end of the flexible tube. A motor is operatively engaged with the spindle to rotate the spindle and retract the flexible tube into the first section.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for collecting urine samples. The method and apparatus comprise a reservoir and funnel. The bottom portion of the funnel is attached to the top portion of the reservoir. The funnel has ridges lying along the long axis of the funnel. The funnel has an expanded and unexpanded position. When unexpanded the funnel folds inward along the ridge about the lip of the reservoir, towards the bottom of the reservoir. When expanded, the funnel folds upwardly and unfolds outwardly.

Abstract: A swimming pool rescue apparatus includes a safety pool bottom substrate, having a periphery made of a buoyant material and at least one non-peripheral portion is buoyant. The buoyant material is urged into a fixed position at a bottom of the pool by a retaining member. A lifting mechanism raises and lowers the safety pool bottom substrate. The lifting mechanism communicates with a detection signal device detecting the presence of a person under water in the pool for a predetermined period of time. The electronic signal device has a trigger engaging the lifting mechanism to release the buoyant material from a fixed position at the bottom of the pool to a further position at an upper area above the water level of the pool.

Abstract: A mattress suspension system for a vehicle for comfortably supporting an individual resting upon a mattress within a moving vehicle. The mattress suspension system for a vehicle includes a lower frame attached to a floor of a vehicle, a plurality of pivot members pivotally attached to the lower frame and pivotally attached to a pair of first support members and a pair of second support members, a first shaft and a second shaft attached to the first support members and slidably extending through the pair of second support members, a plurality of pivot members pivotally attached to the first and second support members extending upwardly and pivotally attached to an upper frame, a support device attached between the lower frame and the upper frame, and a shock attached between the upper frame and the lower frame. The support device is preferably comprised of an air sleeve or other device capable of providing an upward force upon the upper frame.

Abstract: A box spring corner guard is disclosed which protects and reinforces the corner of a box spring. The box spring corner guard consists of a curved body having the shape of a 90 degree section of an imaginary cylinder with a concave inner surface and a convex outer surface. A locator flange extends from the concave inner surface adjacent the bottom end of the curved body. Strengthening ribs run along the length of the curved body to add rigidity. In one embodiment, the curved body also has a limit flange, similar to the locator flange, extending from the concave inner surface adjacent the top end of the curved body. The curved body is attached to the base of the box spring, but the curved body is not attached to the border wire.

Abstract: A pediatric mattress that includes a sleep surface and a perimeter. The perimeter includes a cavity that is configured to receive the sleep surface. The perimeter also has at least one opening disposed into a chamber positioned within same. The opening is configured such that a gas may flow from the chamber through the opening and over the sleep surface. In addition, the pediatric mattress may include a percussion therapy system. The percussion therapy system includes an audio generator and at least one speaker. The speaker is connected to the audio-signal generator and is configured to produce and direct audio signals to the sleep surface.

Abstract: A cooling cover apparatus including a top sheet, a bottom sheet secured to the top sheet, a plurality of tubular members positioned between the top sheet and the bottom sheet, a flexible hose interconnected to the plurality of tubular members, and a cooling air generator connected to the flexible hose so as to pass cooling air through the flexible hose and into the plurality of tubular members. A diverter is connected to the flexible hose so as to cause cooling air to selectively enter at least one of the plurality of tubular members. Each of the plurality of tubular members has opening formed therein so as to cause cooling air to pass downwardly through said bottom sheet.

Abstract: This invention preferably includes a platform (100) having a support surface (110), a pair of legs (150, 150) connected to the support surface (110), and footings (152) and securing mechanism (160 or 180) on the legs (150, 150) for attaching the invention to a litter that preferably satisfies NATO requirements. Preferably, the invention attaches to the poles used to carry a patient on a litter such that the invention provides space for the patient's legs to pass under if necessary. A further embodiment of the invention adds at least one accessory clip, which preferably includes at least one attachment for a piece of medical equipment such as medical monitors, ventilators, and infusion pumps.