Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Schlumbergera plant named ‘Cebelina’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; short phylloclades; freely branching growth habit; and freely flowering with pale yellow-colored flowers.

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

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

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Delphinium plant named ‘Delft Blue’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; and blue and light blue bi-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree, characterized by the glossy, medium red to reddish green color of young foliage, the dull, dark green color of mature foliage, and the rounded upright growth habit, which is particularly useful as a rootstock upon which commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties may be budded or grafted.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yowoodstock’, characterized by its uniform, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering habit; early flowering habit; large anemone-type inflorescences; white-colored ray florets with enlarged yellow green-colored disc florets; and good postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Sevamil’, characterized by its compact, 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: A new and distinct cultivar of Antirrhinum plant named ‘Balumred’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching growth habit; and dark red-colored flowers.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named ‘La Bello’, characterized by its upright growth habit; double white-colored campanulate flowers; and temperature tolerance from −30 to 40° C.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Antirrhinum plant named ‘Balumwhitim’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching growth habit; and white-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘La Douce’, characterized by its numerous multi-petalled pink-colored flowers; upright, uniform and compact plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dark green glossy leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Lired’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; medium growth habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored foliage; and large, rounded and red-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.

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

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Delphinium plant named ‘Coral Sunset’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; and double light red-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Forever Midi Orange Glow’, characterized by its compact, upright, dense and uniform plant habit; freely branching growth habit; numerous large orange red-colored flowers; small dark green-colored leaves; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoplymouth’, characterized by its uniform, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; strong and freely branching growth habit; dark green-colored foliage; uniform flowering habit; early flowering habit; numerous daisy-type inflorescences with spoon-shaped ray florets; red purple-colored ray florets with light purple-colored tubes; and excellent postproduction longevity with plants maintaining good substance and color for about four weeks in an interior environment.

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

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Illumination Light Pink’, characterized by its cascading and prostrate plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers with pale yellow-colored throat with a dark violet-color band at the top of the throat; and good weather tolerance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Rosy Yodenise’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; red purple-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in mid-October in the Northern Hemisphere.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Golden Yolynn’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; golden yellow-colored inflorescences with bronze-colored centers; and natural season flowering in early October in the Northern Hemisphere.

Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant named ‘Tara’ characterized as suitable for pots larger than 7 cm; growth height 10-30 cm under greenhouse conditions; bushy-dwarf growth habit; red flowers with a yellow base, black stripes on all petals; and 3 weeks inflorescence longevity on the plant; 2 weeks as a cut flower.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics White’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; small to medium growth habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; deep green-colored foliage; and large, rounded and white-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic White’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; tall growth habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; intense medium green-colored foliage; and large, rounded, white-colored flowers that are positioned above or beyond the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Coral Ice’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; tall growth habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; medium green-colored foliage; and large, rounded, light red-colored flowers with white-colored centers that are positioned just at, above or beyond the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by a daisy-type inflorescence, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, free branching habit, yellow ray florets, a very uniform round growth habit, and a large quantity of blooms per flowering branch.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Salmon’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; tall growth habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored foliage; and large, nearly rounded, orange red-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisnics Purple’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; medium growth habit; freely branching and freely flowering habit; large medium green-colored foliage; and large, rounded, red purple-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Petunia plant having a decumbent growth habit. The Petunia plant has abundant branching particularly with respect to secondary branching, and great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and small with the petals having a vivid reddish-purple color. The base color of the corolla throat is brilliant greenish-yellow. The outside color of the corolla throat is light greenish-yellow. The plant exhibits high resistance to rain, heat, drought and diseases such as powdery mildew.

Abstract: A fishing vest including a retractor pocket which is inverted so that it opens downwardly when the vest is worn is provided by the invention. In a preferred embodiment, the fishing vest includes two retractor pockets. A first retractor pocket is provided between the upper left breast pocket and the neckline, and a second retractor pocket is provided between the upper right breast pocket and the neckline. Each retractor pocket includes a retractor provided within the interior thereof.

Abstract: A one-way clutch apparatus comprising a driving member having a plurality of recesses, a corresponding plurality of biasing members disposed in the recess, a corresponding number of keys or struts disposed over the biasing members in the recesses, and a driven member having a plurality of key-engaging notches formed circumferentially about an inside surface. Each of the keys includes a pair of laterally protruding arm portions and each of the arm portions has a ramp formed thereon which acts as a relief to allow the inside surface of the driven member to be placed to close proximate relationship with the inside surface of a driving member and to overlay portions of the recess.

Abstract: An active pixel sensor cell array in which a two-stage amplifier amplifies the output of each cell. The two-stage amplifier design reduces fixed pattern noise in the image data generated by reading the array, by providing increased gain for the output of each cell without impractically increasing the size and complexity of each cell. For each column of cells of the array, one part of the two-stage amplifier for each cell is shared by all cells of the column, and another part of the two-stage amplifier for each cell is included within the cell itself. Preferably, each cell includes only NMOS transistors (no cell includes a PMOS transistor). In preferred embodiments, a differential amplifier within each cell is the primary stage of the cell's output amplifier, PMOS load circuitry including a secondary output amplifier stage is shared by all cells of the column, and the two amplifier stages for each cell together comprise an op amp.

Abstract: Disclosed are (1) a polarizer having a function of separating incident light into polarized light through reflection and transmission, which has (a) a haze of 10% or less, or (b) a ratio of parallel transmitted light to incident light of 40 to 60%, (c) a ratio of mirror reflected light to the incident light of 25% or more, (d) a ratio of diffusion reflected light to the incident light of 20% or less or (e) a fraction of mirror reflected light to the whole reflected light of 60% or more; (2) an optical element comprising the polarizer, and a ¼ wavelength formed by one or two or more retardation layers disposed on at least one side thereof; (3) a lighting device comprising a surface light source, and the polarizer or the optical element disposed thereon; and (4) a liquid crystal display comprising the lighting device and a liquid crystal cell arranged on the light outgoing side thereof, with a polarizing plate intervening therebetween.

Abstract: A method of recording information on and reproducing information from a magnetooptical recording medium which includes first and second magnetic layers. The method includes the step of projecting a light spot onto the medium. When reproducing information, the light spot is projected onto the medium from the side of the magnetic layer. In this method only a high temperature region of the second magnetic layer within a light spot projection portion is changed to a perpendicular magnetization film so that information recorded in the first magnetic layer is transferred to the perpendicular magnetization film of the second magnetic layer. In addition, information which is transferred to the second magnetic layer is detected by using reflected light from the medium which is subjected to the magneto-optic effect from the perpendicular magnetization film of the second magnetic layer.

Abstract: An optical disk having a diameter less than 140 mm and, a thickness of 1.2 mm±0.1 mm, with a plurality of record tracks having data recorded thereon as embossed pits representing information and exhibiting a track pitch in the range between 0.646 &mgr;m and 1.05 &mgr;m; with the tracks being divided into a lead-in area, a program area and a lead-out area. The data includes table of contents (TOC) information recorded in a plurality of sectors in at least one TOC track and user information recorded in a plurality of sectors in user tracks; with the TOC information including addresses of start sectors recorded in the user tracks. The data (both user and TOC information) is encoded in a long distance error correction code having at least eight parity symbols, and is run length limited (RLL) modulated.

Abstract: An information recording disk having a structure that a ring-shaped recording region is divided into a plurality of concentric, annular blocks, each of the blocks is divided in a circumferential direction into a plurality of equal sectors, and a recording track and a pit train for generating a header signal are previously formed in the recording region so that the recording density of a block increases as the block is nearer to the outer circumference of the recording region, in comparison with constant angular velocity type, is disclosed in which disk the recording region has a portion where blocks are pre-formatted so that the pit pitch of the header-signal generating pit train formed on the innermost recording track of the outer one of two adjacent blocks is greater than the pit pitch of the header-signal generating pit train formed on the innermost recording track of the inner block.

Abstract: A CNC machine for producing spiral-toothed bevel gears is described, which has a first carriage supporting a tool spindle and is displaceable in height, and whose guide is disposed on a lateral surface of a machine housing, which is horizontally guided in a straight coordinate axis on a machine base. The tool spindle axis is parallel with the lateral surface and with the coordinate axis. Furthermore, the machine has a workpiece spindle support having a second carriage and a pivoting device with a vertical axis and is also horizontally guided on the machine base. The parallel arrangement of the tool spindle axis results in a new machine concept with a compact structure and optimal chip flow. Therefore the machine is particularly suited for heavy-duty dry milling. Since the tool spindle is not located above the area of the machine having a horizontal guide, it is possible to arrange a chip collector underneath the tool spindle, which can be reached by the chips essentially under the force of gravity.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics having a fibrous background portion in one plane thereof and raised fibrous portions in another plane thereof. There may be two types of raised portions. In one type, the basis weight of the raised portion is substantially the same as the basis weight off the background portion. In another type of raised portion, the basis weight is greater than the basis weight of the background portion. The raised portions are joined to the background portion try a fibrous transition region.

Abstract: The present invention provides the compound having the structure: wherein each of R1 and R2 are independently the same as or different from each other; when R1 and R2 are the same, each is a substituted or unsubstituted arylamino, cycloalkylamino, pyridineamino, piperidino, 9-purine-6-amine, or thiozoleamino group; when R1 and R2 are different, R1=R3—N—R4, wherein each of R3 and R4 are independently the same as or different from each other and are a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted, branched or unbranched alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, alkyloxy, aryloxy, arylalkyloxy, or pyridine group, or R3 and R4 bond together to form a piperidine group and R2 is a hydroxylamino, hydroxyl, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or alkyloxy group; and n is an integer from about 4 to about 8. The present invention also provides a method of selectively inducing terminal differentiation of neoplastic cells and thereby inhibiting proliferation of such cells.

Abstract: A set of protective sleeves comprising two or more protective sleeves for training dogs for military law enforcement, security, protection and sport purposes, comprising sleeves with similar construction and appearance; each sleeve offering a different level of resistance to compression. The sleeves have one-piece handles that are contoured to fit the trainer's hand and can be mounted in a plurality of different orientations and locations. The sleeves have one-piece end caps with ledges for attachment to the sleeve and holes to provide ventilation. Different variations of leaf springs can be used in each sleeve to set the level of resistance to compression of the sleeve. Each sleeve in the set cannot be visually distinguished from the other sleeves by the dog in advance of the training, and each sleeve has similar construction so that it is necessary for the trainer to become adept at handling only one type of sleeve.

Abstract: A batting glove is disclosed, wherein the glove includes a base portion and a protective portion attached to the interior of the base portion and located between the base portion and a wearer's hand. The protective portion includes a material that attenuates impact forces and dampens vibrations associated with hitting a baseball or softball with a bat. Protection is achieved through placement of padding on the palmar surface of the joints connecting the phalanges with the metacarpals and on the palmar surface of the first, second and fifth digits. The shock-absorbing padding may be absent in areas of the palmar surface of the third and fourth digits.

Abstract: A baseball-style cap having a pliable visor which includes an upper fabric portion, a lower fabric portion, and a resilient stiffener placed therebetween. The cap further includes a piped fabric portion that is located between the upper and lower fabric portions, adjacent an outer periphery of such upper and lower portions, into which a deformable material is inserted. The combination of the resilient stiffener and the deformable material allows the visor to be readily bent or folded as well as easily restored to its original configuration. The resulting cap can be produced easily, is attractive in use and can be carried in a pocket without damage to the visor.

Abstract: A lighted hat 10 provides illumination for the user of the hat while substantially maintaining the appearance of a traditional baseball style cap visor. The lighted hat 10 includes a head-engaging portion 20, a brim 30, a headband 40, a low profile light 50, a power source 60, and an activation switch 80. A preferred embodiment lighted hat 10 is configured as a traditional baseball style cap that has a head-engaging portion 20 and a brim 30 attached to the front of the head-engaging portion. Additionally, a headband 40 is also preferably connected to the lower inside rim of the head-engaging portion 20. The low profile light 50 is incorporated into the brim 30 of the hat 10 where it is substantially concealed within the brim. In one embodiment, the power source 60 includes a solar panel 70 that is located on the brim 30 of the hat 10.

Abstract: A pair of lens frames 11 being more soft and flexible than a pair of lenses 10 include annular lens holders 15 to hold the lenses 10, gasket skirts 16 extending from rear edges of the lens holders 15 and a bridge 17 to connect the lens holders 15 to each other. The bridge 17 has a gradient in flexibility increasing from a middle zone of the bridge 17 bisecting the length of the bridge 17 toward the respective lens holders 15.

Abstract: A lifting aid (10) for raising and lowering a toilet seat (100) having a bottom surface (101) provided with a plurality of cushioning pads (102) wherein, the lifting aid (10) comprises a rigid generally rectangular lifting tab member (20) having an outer half (22) that is provided with an arcuate finger recess (24) and a plurality of raised ribs (23) to minimize the surface area contact between a user's fingers and the lifting tab member 20; and wherein, the inner half (25) of the lifting tab member (20) is provided with a layer of double sided adhesive for securing the lifting tab member (20) to the bottom (101) of a toilet seat.

Abstract: A toilet bowl screen is provided for use in connection with a typical toilet bowl. The toilet bowl screen comprises a razor wire screen, a circular plastic ring connected to the perimeter of the razor wire screen, and a plastic handle connected to the plastic ring, wherein the top part of the handle is configured to rest on the rear upper surface of the toilet bowl, thereby allowing quick and easy removal of the toilet bowl screen. The toilet bowl screen has particular utility in connection with trapping large items while cutting through waste and toilet paper with razor wire.

Abstract: A transfer board includes an upper transfer surface, a lower surface, a first end and a second end. A hook extends from the first end and is removably securable around an interior rim of a toilet seat or bowl. A latch extends from the lower surface of the transfer board proximate the first end to assist in securing the transfer board to the toilet seat.

Abstract: A portable washroom for providing both washing and toilet facilities. The washroom is an enclosure that includes a base, upright supports mounted to the base, wall panels mounted between the upright supports, and a roof mounted to the top of the wall panels. An upward flushing toilet is mounted within the enclosure. The toilet has a waste line extending through one of the wall panels, and out of the enclosure so that waste from the flush toilet and wash basin is flushed outside of the enclosure. A wash basin is mounted within the enclosure and includes a drain line that connects to the toilet bowl waste line. A fresh water supply line extends through one of the wall panels of the enclosure and is fluidically connected to the toilet and to the wash basin for supplying fresh water thereto.

Abstract: A combination bed and desk frame includes an extended height headboard and footboard connected at the top of the footboard by two spaced sideboards. Cross members are fastened between the headboard corner posts and footboard corner posts near their bottoms. A lower pair of bed rails are fastened between the cross members for supporting a commercially available household door, forming a desk top. A horizontally disposed shelf is provided at the top of the headboard for supporting a lamp or other articles. A horizontally disposed dressing bench is provided on the footboard. The bed/desk frame can be adapted to accommodate commercially available mattresses and box springs of various widths.

Abstract: A multiple-use bunk bed has a top bunk (1) and a trundle bunk (2) positioned intermediate a first bedstead (3) and a second bedstead (4). The trundle bunk includes casters (5) on which the trundle bunk is adapted to be positioned intermediate a bottom of the first bedstead and a bottom of the second bedstead in a non-use mode and to be rolled out from between them for a use mode that includes use for sleeping. Vertically above the trundle bunk and under the top bunk intermediate the bedsteads are a desktop (6), shelves (11) and drawers (12). A closet (8) with a closet door (10) is positioned intermediate a back of the bunk bed and a closet wall (9) at an inside of the desktop. The drawers can include left-side drawers, right-side drawers, central drawers and bottom drawers. The multiple-use bunk bed can include single, regular, queen, king and special sizes.

Abstract: A baby bed has feet connected to lower ends of vertical supporting legs. Each of the feet has an upper fixed part, which is joined to corresponding leg when the baby bed is assembled in the factory, and a lower part, which is to be fitted to the upper part later by the user for the baby bed to be used. The upper part has elongated protrusions formed along the bottom, and the lower part has corresponding trenches on the top so that the lower part can be fitted to the upper part with the trenches being mounted onto the protrusions. All of the lower parts of the feet are placed in spare space of a packing box to save space in storage and transportation when the baby bed is folded and put in the box after assembling.