Abstract: A new variety of shrub rose plant suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of white coloration.

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

Abstract: A new variety of clematis plant named ‘Sprinkles’. The variety is characterized by wavy edged petals having sprinkles of light pink distributed throughout the tepal surface and a light pink bar that extends along the center longitudinal axis of each tepal.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Treat’, characterized by its upright plant habit; large decorative spider-type inflorescences that are about 17 cm in diameter; attractive bright yellow-colored ray florets; response time about 53 days; dark green-colored foliage; strong and thick flowering stems; and excellent postproduction longevity with inflorescences and foliage maintaining good substance and color for about 21 days in an interior environment.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Alternanthera plant named ‘Partytime’, characterized by its upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; bushy and dense growth habit; and green, creamy white and red purple-colored leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Coleus plant named ‘Sedona’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; and red purple, orange and pale green tri-colored leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhamnus plant named ‘Ron Williams’, characterized by its upright and columnar plant habit; freely branching growth habit; linear undulate foliage which gives a feathery appearance to the plant; low seed set; and nonviable seed.

Abstract: A new and distinct gladiolus variety, designated ‘Magic Lavender’, is shown and described. Compared to the ‘T-704’ variety, the ‘Magic Lavender’ variety produces spikes that are 8 cm taller and a head length that is 3 cm longer. The bloom of the variety comprises three large purple colored petals, two medium-sized purple colored petals, and one small white petal having a splash of purple fanning up the center of the petal.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Verbascum plant named ‘Buttercup’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; and large yellow-colored flowers.

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

Abstract: A new and distinct Gypsophila plant named ‘Dangypink’ characterized by having a pinkish white semi-double flower, globular shape, 7-9 mm corolla diameter, wide spread inflorescence; 90-120 cm plant height, semi erect, branching along main stem; suitable as a commercial product for cut flowers; and vigorous growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Gypsophila plant named ‘Dangypurna’ characterized by having white semi-double flowers (in winter) to double flowers (in summer), depending on growing conditions, globular shape, 8-10 mm corolla diameter; conic inflorescence form; 90-100 cm plant height, 50-60 cm plant width, erect, branching from plant base; suitable as a commercial product for cut flowers; and vigorous growth habit.

Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant producing attractive bright red flowers.

Abstract: A new miniature rose which has abundant, red flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct early flowering Sanvitalia plant with intense yellow-orange colored flowers and vigorous, compact growth.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘MC Brian’ characterized by its small sized blooms with dark purple ray-florets and greydisc florets.

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

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of artichoke plant named ‘PS-IG0092’, characterized by its moderate bud size, fleshiness of bracts, fleshiness of hearts, and uniformity of head shapes.

Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having vigorous, rounded plant habit; large flower size; dark green, glossy foliage; sweet, moderate fragrance; and novel orange-pink flower color.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of raspberry plant named Driscoll Maravilla. The new cultivar is distinguished from other raspberry cultivars by its fruit firmness, large size, high yield, and long post-harvest life. The new cultivar is distinguished from its seed parent by having larger and firmer fruit. The new cultivar is distinguished from its pollen parent by producing a higher yield of fruit and having shinier, brighter fruit.

Abstract: ‘Kakegawa S51’ is a new variety of Calibrachoa plant. This new variety has light rose-pink flowers and dark green foliage.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Artist Yellow’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with yellow/red ray-florets and green disc florets.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Artist Pink’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with white/pink ray-florets and green disc florets.

Abstract: A new double-flowered Impatiens walleriana named ‘TiLipII’, producing light pink flowers; dark green foliage; strong peduncles and pedicels; flowers held above or beyond the foliage; freely branching; medium vigorous mounded growth habit.

Abstract: An atrial defibrillation system includes an implantable atrial defibrillator having an atrial defibrillation detector for detecting atrial fibrillation and a cardioverter for cardioverting the atria of a heart. The implantable atrial defibrillator further includes a receiver for receiving commands from an external nonimplanted transmitter. A nonimplantable communication device includes a transmitter for transmitting a command to the receiver. The command causes only the atrial fibrillation detector to be activated resulting only in the detection for atrial fibrillation without committing to atrial fibrillation cardioversion should atrial fibrillation be detected.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are a liquid crystal display device and a data processing device, which can have their frame portions reduced in area to reduce the size and weight by extracting the terminals of video signals to only one side of a liquid crystal display panel and by arranging a video signal line driving circuit substrate to be connected with the terminals, only at one side of the display panel. A liquid crystal display includes upper and lower casings for holding a liquid crystal display panel and substrates. The casings are provided with at least one of fixing pawls and recesses for receiving the fixing pawls so as to enable the connection of the casings.

Abstract: The present invention features a universal, low profile, expandable flow track system that can be drop-load mounted to almost any supporting frame or pallet rack. The flow track system of the invention features a flow track that mounts flush with its end supports, and is infinitely adjustable along both the horizontal axis and depth axis of the storage frame. The flow track is quickly assembled to, adjusted upon, and removed from, the storage frame.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell constructed in accordance with the present invention includes a can for containing electrochemical materials including positive and negative electrodes and an electrolyte, the can having an open end and a closed end; a pressure relief mechanism formed in the closed end of the can for releasing internal pressure from within the can when the internal pressure becomes excessive; a first outer cover positioned on the closed end of the can to be in electrical contact therewith and to extend over the pressure relief mechanism; a second outer cover positioned across the open end of the can; and an insulator disposed between the can and the second outer cover for electrically insulating the can from the second outer cover. According to another embodiment, the second cover is dielectrically isolated from a current collector. The battery comprises a collector assembly and can defining a sealed internal volume within the can and available for containing electrochemically active materials.

Abstract: A modular communications connector includes a housing defining a plug receiving opening, a conductor carrying sled including a printed circuit board designed in conjunction with the conductors to improve crosstalk performance. The connector includes a wire containment fixture arrangement allows for simplified field termination of the modular connector. The connector is assembled by loading the contacts and printed circuit board onto the sled, which is snap fit into the housing. Then, wires are positioned through the wire containment fixture and the fixture is slidably engaged with the sled at a first position and slid along the sled to a second position where the wires are terminated with IDCs mounted on the sled. The connector preferably includes first and second pluralities of conductors, with the second plurality each having IDC portions arranged in first and second rows of four IDCs.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is the compounds of formula (I): in which: X represents a CH2 or SO2 radical or an oxygen atom, Y represents a (CH2)m—(CH═CH)n(CH2)o radical, with m+n+o≦8, n=0 or 1, Ar represents an aryl radical, W represents a hydrogen atom, or the remainder of a carbamate function. The compounds of formula (I) have useful antibiotic properties.

Abstract: A lightweight visor of semi-rigid plastic mesh material is sized to provide filtered sun ray incidence with minimum wind resistance to and through to the head of the wearer. The visor is crescent-shaped with the outer and larger curvature of the crescent forming the visor brim and the inner and smaller curvature of the crescent forming the head-contacting surface of the visor. The smaller curvature of the crescent is always maintained with a curvature that is greater than the head of the wearer and is provided with a soft liner disposed in the plane of the visor for contact to the head of the wearer. Provision is made for the removably detachable mounting of light-obstructing shades, each shade occupying less than one-third of the total area of the visor.

Abstract: A fastening system includes (3) a flexible plastic neck-enclosing part (7), and a strap (13) arranged in a triangle between the sides of the apron and the rear part of the neck-enclosing part (7) to form both the belt (14) and the braces (15). The belt (14) includes a fast fixing attachment (16) such as a snap fastener and a length-adjusting system with a clip (17) provided on the strap (13) length, particularly on one of the braces (15). The belt-brace system enables to adjust with precision the position of the apron and particularly to distribute suitably the weight on the user's shoulders.

Abstract: A personal hunting blind that comprises a long sheet carrying a camouflage layer and having a head slit and two sleeves is disclosed. When the user's head passes though the head slit and the blind is carried in the shoulders, the sleeves conceal the user's arms. A head cover made of the same fabric provides concealment for the user's head. The blind is dimensioned to be long enough in the front to be draped over the ground and other surfaces proximate to the user to conceal the shape of the user. Alternatively, the blind may be tied to a tree using grommets along its back edge and provide concealment without being worn by the user.

Abstract: A baseball-style cap having a freely transformable 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 deformable material includes a plastic sheath defining a channel, and a metal material lying within the channel and enclosed thereby. 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 head covering for covering the hair, particularly long or braided hair is provided. The head covering comprises a cap portion for covering the head, a pouch portion for encasing the hair and means to secure the head covering to the head. The head covering may be made of any suitable fabric material and may contain elastic to provide a snug fit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ear warmer device. More specifically, the present invention relates to apparatus and methods for making ear warmers and ear warmer frames.

Abstract: A band-shaped upper waist outer cloth is sews to a band-shaped upper inner waist cloth and a lower waist inner cloth is sewn to a band-shaped lower waist outer cloth. A lower portion of the upper cloths are sewn to an upper portion of the lower cloths to form a waist band portion. A lower portion of this waist band portion is sewn to the article of clothing, such as slacks, jeans, skirts, winter wear, underwear, and the like. The material used for the waist band portion is chosen to be sweat-absorbing, quick drying, and warm. The resulting waist band portion absorbs a wearer's sweat, keeping the wearer dry and warm, even in a cold environment.

Abstract: A helmet having an outer shell defining an inwardly facing surface extending to an edge of the shell, and a lining defining an outer surface facing the inwardly facing surface of the shell, an inner surface which in use faces the head of a person wearing the helmet, and an edge surface extending between the inner and outer surfaces of the lining adjacent the edge of the shell. A strap is secured to the outer shell and extends from between the inwardly facing surface of the outer shell and the outer surface of the lining. Means such as a hook and loop fastening are provided for releasably attaching a portion of the strap immediately adjacent the lining to the edge surface of the lining, such that the strap adjacent the shell edge is pulled towards the head of the wearer.

Abstract: A diving mask having a framing apparatus provided on both sides of a nose portion with at least front glasses mounted in front frame; and a mask apparatus made of a soft and flexible material. The mask apparatus includes a nose portion and an edging piece extending with the facial shape, on both sides of nose portion under the front frame, integrally forming lower frames and each frame having a lower lens.

Abstract: A buckle structure for a swimming mask having a soft mask body, at least one lens, a buckle and a strap. The mask body and lens are integrally combined. The buckle is connected to the mask body by a plurality of pins, which reduces the deformation of the mask body due to the bearing strength of the buckle.

Abstract: A retroreflective garment constructed of flame resistant fabric. The garment is light-weight and can be single or double layered. Garments that can be constructed of flame resistant fabric with retroreflective elements applied thereon include garments such as, for example, shirts, pants, coveralls, jumpsuits, jackets, gloves, hats, etc. The flame resistant fabric has a coefficient of retroreflection of about 10 to about 500 candelas per lux per square meter. In addition, the retroreflective elements cover at least about 5 percent of the outer surface of the flame resistant fabric.

Abstract: A vent stack screen for portable toilet holding tanks is provided in the form of a cap designed to fit over the open end of an open air vent stack extending from the holding tank through the roof of a portable toilet. The cap is constructed from a tubular sleeve of plastic material having an inner diameter substantially equal to the outer diameter of the vent stack of a holding tank. The cap includes an inwardly extending annular lip formed at one end. A circular mesh of plastic screen material is secured within the tubular sleeve between the annular lip and a plastic locking ring received within the tubular sleeve.

Abstract: The disposal adapter comprises a seating ring, which when appropriately seated and fixed within a neck of a larger sink flange of a disposal, allows for engagement thereto of a smaller splash guard, eliminating the need to disassemble the IN-SINK-ERATOR disposal unit with the large sink flange for replacement of the splash guard thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an appliance for showering and bathing, said appliance (1) incorporating a tub (2) which stands on a floor (4) or the like. The tub (2) has a reclining and/or sitting surface (5) for a bather (P) and a door opening (6) through which said bather (P) can move or be moved to or from the reclining and/or sitting surface (5). A door (7) is arranged so as to seal the door opening (6) whenever said bather (P) is in the tub (2). The reclining and/or sitting surface (5) is situated at a height (H) above the floor (4) or the like that is the same, or substantially the same, as the normal height (H) of a seat surface (8) of a chair (9a) or piece of transportation equipment (9b). The door (7) is arranged so as to be swung upwards or to be removable from the tub (2) in order to open up the door opening (6), and the tub (2) cannot substantially be tilted and/or raised and lowered, but may possibly be finely adjusted in said directions.

Abstract: A prefabricated block for use in the construction of water containment areas, such as showers, tubs, pools and the like is provided. This block is designed to facilitate rapid, consistent construction while maintaining maximum water containment. In preferred embodiments, this block has a sloped surface for water-shedding as well as a slot for receiving the pan or liner.

Abstract: An ambulance stretcher having a wheeled base (11) supported by foldable leg assemblies (16, 17). Castors (313, 393) are provided on the leg assemblies for providing improved mobility of the stretcher. The front castors (313) are selectively locked by a locking mechanism (30) to either allow the castors to swivel or roll in a single direction. The locking mechanism is accessible on both sides of the stretcher. Activation of the locking mechanism on either side of the frame selectively locks or unlocks both front castors.

Abstract: A retrofitting system designed to convert an adult-size bed into an infant/toddler bed is disclosed. The retrofitting system comprises first a template is being placed on a twin, full, queen, king-or larger size bed with an underside of the template fitted to an underside of a mattress. The system further comprises a number of interconnecting geometrical shape structures connected to the template on the bed. The template and geometrical shape structures can be disassembled and assembled (with or without accessories) into furniture (storage cabinet, diaper change table, chair, table, and others), toys (easel, activity center, car, slide, picnic table, wagon, snake, puzzle board and others) and other useful items, such as a security gate or storage cabinet for providing storage spaces for baby clothing, diapers, lotion, towels, baby powder, baby wipe etc.

Abstract: A combination play pen, bassinet and changing table includes a bassinet assembly removably supported on the upper frame assembly of the play pen. The bassinet assembly includes a pair of bassinet frame assemblies, each consisting of a pair of J-tube assemblies joined by a cross tube. The J-tube assemblies include outer ends adapted to overly the upper frame. Bassinet side panels and end panels extend upwardly from the floor panel to form a coffer-like enclosure. An adapter supports the J end of the bassinet tube that overlies a collapsible joint assembly at the midpoint of one upper rail assembly. A changing table assembly includes a tubular frame comprised of paired side tubes and end tubes joined in a rectangular configuration. Two vertices of the changing table frame are adjacent to the adapters of the bassinet assembly. A keyed elbow connector at each vertex includes a T-shaped key received in a key slot of an adapter in supporting fashion.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, an adjustable bed system is contained within a truck sleeper compartment. The adjustable bed system includes: a base frame; an upper-body frame system and a lower-body frame system, with each frame system being pivotally attached at one end to the base frame and pivotable from a horizontal position to a position which is at an acute angle with the horizontal position; a first adjustable-linkage system adjustably connecting the upper-body frame system to the base frame; and a second adjustable-linkage system adjustably connecting the lower-body frame system to the base frame.

Abstract: Chiropractic aids for releasing tension in the muscle groups that act to form anteroposterior curvature in the lumbosacral region. Usable with wedge-shaped pads and a rectangular pillow, the principal aid is a convertible triangular pillow having two right-triangular members detachably hinged along their right-angle corners by a first surface fastener. A second surface fastener is provided on each right-triangular cylindrical member edgewise opposite the right-angle corner. Thus the surfaces defined by the counterpart short sides of the right-triangular cylindrical members can be detachably fastened together by the fasteners.