Abstract: A new variety of Miniature Rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of Lemon Yellow coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nectarine tree characterized by its low chilling requirement, very early ripening season and highly attractive, good quality, white fleshed, medium-high firm fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Gaura lindheimeri plant with white flowers and a long blooming season.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Kiecabul’, characterized by its uniform, low-growing, cascading and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely and continuous branching habit; small leaves; and freely flowering habit, numerous violet-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Festival Pink’, characterized by its uniform plant growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; early flowering habit; inflorescences with dark pink-colored flower bracts that resist fading; and excellent post-production longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Joker’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences that are about 7.1 cm in diameter; attractive bright red-colored ray florets that resist fading and light green to bright yellow-colored disc florets; response time about 56 days; dark green-colored foliage; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity with inflorescences and foliage maintaining good substance and color for about 14 to 18 days in an interior environment.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Symphoricarpos plant named ‘Kolmsno’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green leaves; white-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Kolmfir’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; dark green leaves; bright red-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Cronus’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date September 2-8; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.

Abstract: A dahlia cultivar particularly distinguished by rose colored flowers, compact habit and good basal branching.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Florida Moonlight’, characterized by its large heart shaped leaves, white interveinal leaf surfaces, and white primary veins; demonstrated potential to produce a superior number of leaves that emerge sooner than other white cultivars when tubers are forced in pots; and superior vigor when grown in outdoor landscapes.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ceanothus named ‘Brass’ that is characterized by variegated grey-green foliage with cream-white irregularly spotted margins, a spreading habit and small clusters of contrasting pale blue flowers in late spring. In combination these traits set ‘Brass’ apart from all other existing varieties of Ceanothus known to the inventor.

Abstract: A dahlia cultivar particularly distinguished by pink colored flowers, compact habit and good basal branching.

Abstract: A dahlia cultivar particularly distinguished by yellow colored flowers, compact habit and good basal branching.

Abstract: Providing methods and systems for a computer-aided group-learning environment, where a number of users can interact and work on a subject together. The system and method can monitor and analyze users' inputs. The analysis process can identify a user's performance on the subject, and can understand some of the user's traits, such as confidence level and learning attitude. The system can include an interaction controller, which sets a duration of time for the users to communicate in a dialogue environment. Working on the subject in a group and working alone can be intertwined. For example, the users first work on the materials generated individually, and then solve the problem together in a dialogue environment. During the dialogue session, the interaction controller can provide hints to the users. The system can also include a user registry, which restricts the users who can use the embodiment to work on the subject.

Abstract: An innovative technology for composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) has been developed which significantly increases cost effectiveness, increases reliability, and reduces weight over state-of-the-art COPVs. This technology combines an innovative thin liner made of a metal having a high modulus of elasticity and a high ductility, a high-performance composite overwrap and a high-performance film adhesive at the overwrap/liner interface. The metal liner can be fabricated from readily available titanium alloy sheet and plate using a combination of spin forming and machining to fabricate components and electron-beam welding for tank assembly. The composite overwrap is filament-wound onto an adhesive-covered titanium liner and the overwrap and adhesive are co-cured in an oven to yield an integrated tank structure.

Abstract: A gas compressor system draws and compresses gas from a well, wherein the gas has entrained liquid and vapor. The apparatus has a scrubber vessel for receiving the gas and separating at least a portion of the liquid. A storage vessel integral with the scrubber stores seal liquid. The seal liquid is injected into the gas before a single stage liquid ring pump which uses the seal liquid to compress the gas. The compressed gas along with entrained seal liquid is routed to a separator vessel having a coalescing filter. The entrained seal liquid is separated from the gas and routed back to the storage vessel.

Abstract: A mixture of chemical substances such as optical isomers, geometrical isomers and polymers having different molecular weight ranges is separated to each ingredient by use of a cellulose derivative having an aromatic ring in the chromatographic method.

Abstract: A push cart comprises includes a main frame, a handle, a front support, two wheel frames, two wheels, and a retractable rod and a rear support , wherein the main frame has a pair of side rods connected with a pair of rods of the handle in a slidable manner, the center portion of the main frame is connected to each other, and the lower portion of the main frame has is connected with a the wheel frame frames and a wheel respectively the wheels. The lower respective ends portion of the main frame are is connected with respective ends sides of the front support which then meshes with the wheel frame frames. The respective lower ends of the handle are connected with one end of the retractable rod whereas the other end of the retractable rod is connected with the inner center portion of the front support, thus, support. Thus, by operating the handle, the retractable rod is linked to move which then links the front support and the wheel frame to retract or to expand.

Abstract: An solid state scanning system having a single crystal silicon deflection mirror and scanning mirror is integrated with a light source. Separation of the micro-electro-mechanical systems and light emitters on separate substrates allows the use of flip-chip and solder bump bonding techniques for mounting of the light sources. The separate substrates are subsequently full wafer bonded together to create an integrated solid state scanning system.