Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named ‘10.00.14’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; large violet blue campanulate flowers with good longevity; and temperature tolerance from −15 to 35° C.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Cameo Scarlet Surprise’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; rapid growth rate; freely branching habit; rounded dark green-colored leaves; densely foliated; freely flowering habit; fully double flower form; and large scarlet red and light pink bi-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 2. Fruit having a high degree of soluble solids (average 20° Brix). 3. Mild, sweet fruit having a good balance between acid and sugar, with a flavor blend of plum and apricot. 4. Heavy and regular production of medium size fruit. 5. Vigorous, upright tree growth. 6. Fruit maintaining firmness on tree approximately 2 weeks after maturity (shipping ripe). 7. Relatively uniform size of fruit throughout the tree.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Karma Yin Yang’, characterized by its straight and strong flowering stems; freely basal branching growth habit; decorative-type inflorescence form; red purple and white bi-colored ray florets; excellent garden performance; and excellent inflorescence longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Clerodendrum plant named ‘Pink Diamond’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant growth habit; green and creamy white variegated leaves; freely flowering habit; relatively long flowering period; and fragrant red purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Karma Ventura’, characterized by its straight and strong flowering stems; freely basal branching growth habit; decorative-type inflorescence form; yellows-colored ray florets; excellent garden performance; and excellent inflorescence longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Ovation Red Spice’, characterized by its mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green leaves; freely flowering habit with flowers positioned above or beyond the foliage; large red-colored flowers; and tolerance to full sun conditions and low and high temperatures.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named ‘Cameo Coral’, characterized by its compact, mounded and outwardly spreading plant habit; rapid growth rate; freely branching habit; rounded green-colored leaves; densely foliated; freely flowering habit; fully double flower form; and large dark orange-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.

Abstract: ‘Cal Sunre’ is a new variety of Calibrachoa plant. This new variety has a golden yellow background with scarlet variegation colored flowers.

Abstract: ‘Cal Rose’ is a new variety of Calibrachoa plant. This new variety has white colored flowers.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘6598-1’, characterized by its large, upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and symmetrical plant habit; glossy, broad, dark green and rugose leaves with undulate leaf margins; rapid growth rate; freely flowering habit; large white-colored spathes that are positioned just above the foliage on erect peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘BAJIMBA’ characterized by its large sized blooms with red and yellow ray-florets and yellow-green disc florets.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Jason’ characterized by its large sized blooms with white ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date August 5-12; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Medusa’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with pink ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date September 1-7; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Ceres’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with pink ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date September 1-7; blooming for a period of 6 weeks.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Castor’ characterized by its large blooms with yellow ray-florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date August 19-26; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Summit’ characterized by its large sized blooms with brown-red ray-florets and yellow-green disc florets.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Evans’ characterized by its small sized blooms with purple ray-florets and Yellow-green disc florets.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Hayes’ characterized by its large sized blooms with orange ray-florets and yellow-green disc florets.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Yucca plant named ‘Monca’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly arching growth habit; long narrow sword-like leaves; and dark and light green variegated leaves.

Abstract: A remote-controlled motor-driven drum is provided to wind and unwind a cord which holds a self-balancing sign carrier. The sign carrier, which has telescoping rails, is adjustable in width. Its center rail includes two sheaves to receive the cord and lead it from the drum back to an end secured to the ceiling. Thus, rotation of the drum serves to raise and lower the sign carrier and a sign carried by it. The sheaves on the carrier not only allow it to be raised and lowered, but also serve to make the unit self-balancing The user attaches a sign to the carrier when it is in its lowered position and then raises the sign and carrier to the ceiling. The motor, which is reversible, is remotely controlled either by wires leading between the motor and a switch or by radio control (with a control similar to that used on a garage door).

Abstract: There is provided an alternating current generator comprising: a rotatably supported field rotor having a pair of opposed rotor pole cores, each being provided with P/2 claw poles wherein P is an even number, and a field winding wound on the rotor pole cores; an armature core located around the outer periphery of the field rotor and having axially extending 3nP slots wherein n is an integer more than one; n independent sets of three-phase windings, each being wound on the armature core by being inserted in the slots so that the n sets of three-phase windings are shifted from each other by electrical angle of &pgr;/(3n) radians; and three-phase rectifiers connected with the n sets of three-phase windings to rectify output voltages generated by the three-phase windings.

Abstract: A projection optical system of the present invention has a first lens group G1 being positive, a second lens group G2 being negative, a third lens group G3 being positive, a fourth lens group G4 being negative, a fifth lens group G5 being positive, and a sixth lens group G6 being positive in the named order from the first object toward the second object, in which the second lens group G2 comprises an intermediate lens group G2M between a negative front lens L2F and a negative rear lens L2R and in which the intermediate lens group G2M is arranged to comprise at least a first positive lens being positive, a second lens being negative, a third lens being negative, and a fourth lens being negative in the named order from the first object toward the second object.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an active matrix substrate is provided that uses a technique of transferring a thin film device. In forming thin film transistors and pixel electrodes on an original substrate before transfer, an insulator film such as an interlayer insulation film or the like, is previously removed before the pixel electrodes are formed. Further, the original substrate is separated by exfoliation to transfer the device to a transfer material to cause the pixel electrodes to partially appear in the surface or the vicinity of the surface of the device. This portion permits application of a voltage to a liquid crystal through the pixel electrode.

Abstract: Improved body armor includes a ballistic panel having an internal ballistic component protected from moisture by an integral, sonic welded moisture impervious cover. No moisture can intrude into the ballistic component. Mildew and moisture induced performance degradation is prevented. Cost of ownership is reduced over multiple armor refurbishment cycles.

Abstract: The tanning glasses comprising this invention include a transparent glasses frame, including a nosepiece, collapsible earpieces and lenses, but combines a hook and loop fastening material crossing the lenses in front of the eyes to which two molded and opaque eye cups, adapted to cover the eyes and fitted to the eye sockets of the wearer, having attached corresponding hook and loop fastening material, attach to the hook and loop fastening material on the lenses, adjustable to fit the distinctly different location of the eye sockets on a variety of wearers faces. When worn by a user, the eyepieces over the eyes preventing damage to the eyes from exposure to light, either artificial or natural.

Abstract: A Boxing glove having an inner mitt into which a boxer's hand is placed. The inner mitt utilizes a two layer palm lining which forms the front of the mitt and opposes a waterproof Taffeta pad lining which forms the back of the mitt. The inner mitt is attached to a padded outside covering and cuff so that the palm lining is exposed to the outside. The inner mitt is arranged so that in use as the boxer's hand perspires the first layer of the palm lining wicks away the sweat and the second layer allows it to dry and escape to the outside. Additionally, the waterproof Taffeta lining does not allow sweat to be absorbed by the boxing glove so that it maintains it's intended weight. The inner mitt incorporates grip bars and reinforced sections.

Abstract: A thumb sleeve for use in playing a thumb wrestling game includes a head member having a generally cylindrical configuration and constructed of a resilient material for fitting snuggly on the thumb of a player. The thumb sleeve includes a sheath having a generally cylindrical configuration connected to the head member. The sheath is constructed of an interwoven mesh material defining a diameter that increases when ends of the sheath are urged toward one another and decreases when ends of the sheath are urged away from one another. The sheath anchors and stabilizes the head member during vigorous game play and facilitates removal when relaxed.

Abstract: A plurality of fasteners is attached spaced around the periphery of a pad, such as a knee or elbow pad, with the fasteners being capable of gripping the ordinary clothing of a worker to secure the pad at the joint to be protected. The fasteners do not damage to material of the clothing, secure the pad in place at all times, and are readily attached to and detached from any ordinary street and/or work clothing. No modification of the clothing is required.

Abstract: A glove for wearing on a user's hand to grip an object, such as a barbell. The glove has a palm side which carries a plurality of pads that have gripping surfaces. The pads are positioned in spaced-apart relationship and connected together by a flexible connecting layer. The connecting layer is sufficiently thinner than the pads to allow the glove and user's hand to be comfortably curled about and uncurled from a object while enabling a secure grip. Valleys between the pads serve to recess the connecting layer below the gripping surfaces.

Abstract: A convertible hat including a crown and a brim that can be converted between a conventional hat to a skullcap type configuration, such as a swimming cap. The brim is hingedly connected to the lower peripheral edge of the crown and protruding outwardly from the crown in an operative shading condition. The brim is retractable from the operative condition such that the brim substantially conforms to at least a portion of the outer surface of the crown.

Abstract: A pedicure and foot protection device includes a body including a heel portion and foot portion. A plurality of toe receiving conduits is attached to and extends away from the foot portion such that each one of a plurality of toes is insertable into the body and into the conduits. Each of the conduits has an open free end having a perimeter or perimeter edge. Each of a plurality of elastic bands is attached to and extends along one of the perimeters of the free ends.

Abstract: An undergarment that functions to shape and smooth a wearer's body profile that encircles the wearer's body from a point between the wearer's knees and upper thighs to a point between the wearer's waist and bust; and that includes an upper friction band at the upper peripheral edge to help ensure that the undergarment remains in place about the torso, a similar lower friction band to maintain the undergarment in place about the legs, a buttocks shaping or lifting means, a pleated crotch opening that can be reversibly opened and closed for facilitation of urination, and hose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inner cushion for helmets. The inner cushion includes an shock absorbing composite sandwiched between two protecting foils. The composite includes at least one absorbing material for absorbing an impact energy, wherein the at least one absorbing material is structured and arranged to absorb the impact energy by being crushed and collapsed upon exposure to the impact energy and diffusing air through a network of pores in the absorbing material.

Abstract: Sports goggles include a goggle frame, a goggle lens fitted in the goggle frame, a strap coupled to the goggle frame at coupling positions on the right and left sides of the goggle frame. The sports goggles also include a ventilation fan system having a ventilation fan. In the system, a ventilation fan unit is provided on an upper portion of the goggle frame, a power supply unit is provided on one of right and left end areas below the coupling positions, and a switch unit is provided on the other area. The sports goggles provide a wearer with comfortable fitting and easy manipulation of the switch for the ventilation fan system.