Abstract: A novel intravenous (“IV”) warming unit warms and keeps warm intravenous fluid bags for use at remote sites under arctic conditions. The IV fluid warming unit is made of fabric cut and sewn to form a suitcase-like folding receptacle, or satchel. The satchel has four inside pockets along one inside surface and overlapping webbing on the other inside surface. Chemical heating pads are activated and placed inside the pockets and IV fluid bags placed under the webbing. When the satchel is closed, the chemical heating pads warm and keep warm the IV fluid bags. In use, the satchel is placed on top of the chest of a patient so that the satchel warms the patient from the outside while the warmed IV fluid warms the patient from the inside.

Abstract: A control module for a vehicle device control system contains a diagnostic circuit with one or more ASICs having a plurality of loops. The loops may contain either a squib, forming a squib loop, or a replacement resistor, forming a replacement resistor loop. A multiplexer connected to one loop of the ASIC diagnoses all of the replacement resistor loops. By using a multiplexer to detect replacement resistors, the invention eliminates the need to include an additional ASIC just to diagnose the replacement resistor loops.

Abstract: An inulin/colloidal hydrolyzed cellulose composition as a fat substitute. Processes for preparing an inulin/colloidal hydrolyzed cellulose composition by forming a paste or by spray drying. A fat substitute gel. A food containing inulin/colloidal hydrolyzed cellulose.

Abstract: Disclosed are (1) a thermoplastic elastomeric film comprised of an elastomeric arene-diene block copolymer and particular ethylene/&bgr;-olefin copolymers having low ethylene crystallinity and (2) the process of preparing films thereof. The disclosed films have superior strength and elasticity characteristics which render them particularly useful in apparel and healthcare items such as disposable diapers.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety for Ground Cover Rose plant is provided which forms in clusters substantially continuously throughout the season attractive long-lasting bright coral blossoms. The blossoms open on a reliable baisis and retain their attractiveness upon aging. The new variety exhibits an upright, dense, compact and spreading growth habit that renders it suitable for growing as attractive ornamentation in the landscape. The foilage is glossy and dark green and contrasts well with the bright coral blossoms. The petals detach cleanly when the blossoms mature. Excellent resistance to Blackspot, Powdery Mildew, and Rust is exhibited.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of nectarine tree (Prunus persica, var. nucipersica) denominated varietally as ‘Burnectten’, and which produces attractively colored yellow-fleshed, clingstone nectarines which are mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 5 to May 11 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Fisvision’, characterized by the combined features of light-yellow flower color RHS 8 B; medium-sized, cup-shaped, zygomorphic flowers with a short spur; uniform, medium green foliage, elliptically shaped; medium sized, low and wide, rounded, compact and well-branched plant habit; early flowering response; rich and continuously flowering; and strong resistance to heat and excellent tolerance of higher fertilizer levels/salt concentrations in the soil.

Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera plant with large white colored flowers and vigorous growth with long weeping branches.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3395’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is primarily characterized by strongly concave foliage, light green color, rounded terminal leaflet base and teeth, large foliar bract leaflets, large stipules, conical fruit shape both of the primaries and secondaries, large seeds, even fruit surface, high fruit gloss, strong skin firmness, excellent flavor, slightly seedy fruit surface, dark flesh color, slightly reflexed calyx, large bract leaflets on the fruiting trusses and fruit and flowers characteristically above the foliage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3546’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is primarily characterized by medium to dark green foliage, strong interveinal leaf blistering, strong leaf gloss, medium to large foliage, longer than to much longer than broad terminal leaf, deep serrations, strong stipule and stolon anthocyanin colorations, conical fruit shape, moderate to marked differences in shape between primaries and secondaries, narrow to medium band without achenes, very good fruit gloss and skin firmness, seeds slightly set above the fruit surface, calyx which tends to be slightly reflexed and fruit and flowers characteristically above the foliage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct everbearing variety of strawberry plant named ‘PS-3523’ primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California. The new variety is primarily characterized by medium to large size plant, strong vigor, high number of crowns per plant, strong leaf gloss, deep serrations, medium to large stipules, few runners, longer than broad fruit, small seed, conical fruit shape, marked to moderate differences in shape between primary and secondary fruit, orange red fruit color, very good fruit gloss and skin firmness, slightly reflexed calyx, long pedicels and peduncles, long fruiting trusses and fruit and flowers characteristically above the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree which originated as a branch mutation of ‘Tenroy cultivar’ Royal Gala® apple tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,121), characterized by larger fruit with thicker stem and later bloom time as compared to the parent.

Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘Balpixred’, characterized by its small single red flowers, compact growth habit and dark green leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct peppermint plant ‘Clackamas’ characterized by its resistance to Mint rust (Puccinia menthe Pers), Mint wilt (Ferticillium dahliae and Verticillium albo-atrum), and Spider mites as well as a more upright growth habit and a lighter green color the Black Mitcham peppermint plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens plant named ‘Balpixbros’, characterized by its small dark burgundy-rose flowers, compact growth habit and dark green leaves.

Abstract: An improvement to a beverage package that includes a flaccid beverage bag, a carton around the bag and a fill spout and dispensing device attached to the bag. The improvement wherein the carton is collapsible and includes front and rear panels with first and second spaced-apart side panels extending between the front and rear panels thereby forming a rectangular upper opening bounded by the panels. Furthermore, a spout securing panel is received in the opening and has the spout extending therethrough, and a cover panel is over the securing panel. A method for transporting and dispensing a beverage is also disclosed.

Abstract: A real-time (instantaneous) vehicle anti-theft warning, notification and tracking system is disclosed that eliminates false alarms by comparing a calculated displacement profile representing the characteristics of a measured displacement (or apparent displacement) of a vehicle with predetermined displacement profiles. The present invention employs a displacement sensor with a unique monitoring program that measures the rate-of-change, direction, and/or duration of displacement of a vehicle (e.g., an automobile or aircraft) over time, and accurately characterizes real and virtual displacements based on the comparison of the calculated displacement profile with the predetermined displacement profiles. The invention also may include GPS/cellular indication capability to alert the vehicle owner of a theft event, and may also include a discrimination indicator to alert the vehicle owner that GPS/cellular capability is not available.

Abstract: The semiconductor memory receives an external clock signal and has the memory cell array access operation controlled based on the clock signal. In the application of this semiconductor memory to a dynamic RAM, for example, a row address and column address are introduced in synchronism with the clock signal. The read, write and refresh operations are controlled based on the clock signal.

Abstract: A method is provided for defining areas of a protective garment, such as a surgical gown, that are subjected to tensile stretching forces when worn by a wearer. Once identified, such areas may be substituted with elastomeric patches so that restrictive forces experienced by wearers of the garment are relieved.

Abstract: A hat utilizing an internal means for securing items to the exterior of the hat. A preferred embodiment of the present invention is a baseball style cap with an internal means for attaching or securing sunglasses above the brim of the cap, where the sunglasses are readily secured by inserting the temples through slits in the cap. Because the securing means is internal, the hat maintains its overall aesthetic appearance. In one embodiment, the internal means for securing the eyeglasses or other object is an internal lining of a semi-rigid, but flexible material, such as buckram, neoprene or stretch fabric, with a corresponding slit in that material through which the article is inserted. In another embodiment, the internal means comprise of two strips of synthetic materials that adhere when pressed together, commonly sold under the trademark VELCRO™, affixed to each side of the slit opening.

Abstract: There is provided a decorative mask for a face of a user wearing a head-wear. The decorative mask includes a mask body. A fastener strap is elongated from the mask body. This fastener strap has two end portions which are adapted to extend through the head-wear and be attached with each other. By attaching such end portions through the head-wear, the mask body can be desirably disposed over the face of the user.

Abstract: A weighted garment having a plurality of pockets for insertably receiving and retaining weighted inserts or members, whereby the increased weight serves as resistance for exercising the wearer's limbs, torso, etc. The pockets are integral with the stretch material of the garment and a D-ring is installed on the belt of the garment for attachment with a pull or tugging cable. The pockets are reinforced and a separate arrangement of pockets may be releasably attached to the exterior surface of the garment.

Abstract: A multi-segment belt system is provided for use with a pair of conventional pants. There is a docking strap mountable along the waist region by being suspended on two belt loops of the pants, the strap having a contact binding surface on its front side. There is also a cinching strap having a slot adjacent one end, a grip ring at an opposite end, a contact binding surface on one side suitable to mate with the contact binding surface of the docking strap, and a contact binding surface on an opposite side. A loop element allows a portion of the cinching strap to slide there through, and is connected along an inside surface of a waist band of the pants. There is also a closure member having a button on one side and a contact binding surface on an opposite side.

Abstract: A multilayer helmet shell wherein inner and outer, structural, load-bearing semi-rigid layers, each formed from an affinity-bonded agglomeration of mechanically interactive, spray-deposited particles, jacket a viscoelastic, acceleration-rate-sensitive, microcellular foam core layer. The mechanical interfaces between the inner and outer jacketing, and the intermediate core, materials take the form of regions of inter-material suffusement.

Abstract: An automatic water feed system and method for providing control of water to lavatory appliances upon sensing a user. The system having a control valve for controlling the flow of water, an artificial retina sensor for acquiring two dimensional images of a user adjacent the lavatory appliance, a memory for storing a predetermined characteristic of the acquired two dimensional images, and a comparison unit for comparing a subsequently acquired two dimensional image characteristic with the previously stored two dimensional image characteristic, whereby the control valve is activated when the differences between the previously and subsequently acquired two dimensional image characteristics satisfy a predetermined condition.