Abstract: This invention automates a portion of the existing process by applying computerized comparative assessment program to the image presented on the operator's viewing screen. This is accomplished by creating a computerized image database of all known weapons, dangerous articles, and other prohibited items. At the same time the scanned container's contents data is converted to the image presented on the operator's viewing screen, the same data is computer compared to the weapons database. Just as the human mentally compares learned weapons database against what he or she sees on the monitor, the computer accomplishes the same process, except much more timely and accurately. When the computer identifies data from the scanned image that correlates to it's prohibited items database, it alerts the security operator by any number of common means and highlights the image on the security operator's monitor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mini Impatiens plant named ‘Bodlizvio’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; small dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and small purple-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium andreanum plant named ‘Anthbnena’, as described and illustrated, and particular characterized by the combined features of compact plant growth and early and rich flowering; flowering freely throughout the year; mini-type pot plant; maximum growth to approximately 40 cm; long and erect peduncle, flowers held well above the foliage; full plant habit due to rich shoot formation; dark green leaves, very compact and durable; red flowers, reasonably durable remaining red until they die; large amount of flowers in relation to the amount of leaves resulting in excellent leaf to flower size ratio.

Abstract: A new and distinct Anthemis tinctoria cultivar is provided that is the result of a controlled breeding program. The plant displays a distinctive dwarf growth habit. Attractive intense golden yellow blossoms are formed in abundance on a substantially continuous basis from June to October. The foliage contrasts well with the golden yellow blossom coloration. Non-viable seeds are formed. The new cultivar is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in pots or in the landscape.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Santolina named ‘Sant101’ that is distinguished by prostrate mounding habit, golden-yellow flowers, and grey-green to green finely dissected aromatic foliage. In combination these traits set ‘Sant101’ apart from all other existing varieties of Santolina known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Mandevilla plant is provided that was created through controlled cross-breeding. The female parent was a Mandevilla amabilis×boliviensis ‘Sunmandeho’ plant and the male parent was a Mandevilla amabilis ‘Rose Giant’ plant. The new variety exhibits a lianous growth habit and well tolerates heat. Attractive deep purplish-pink flowers having a vivid yellow throat are formed over an extended period of time. The flower petals curve outwards. Grayish-olive green leaves having an entire margin are formed. Plants of the new variety are well suited for growing in pots that are equipped with a support for climbing.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Abelia named ‘Mardi Gras’ that is characterized by green and white variegated foliage with pink coloring on the young leaves, compact low-growing habit and pink-white flowers. In combination these traits set ‘Mardi Gras’ apart from all other existing varieties of Abelia known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Leucanthemum plant having large inflorescences and light-yellow ray florets.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Lavsts 11’ that is characterized by bushy, semi-open habit, and sterile bracts that change in color from lilac to red-violet, combined with blue-violet corollas. These traits sets it apart from all other existing varieties of Lavandula known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Lavang 38’ that is characterized by vibrant violet-blue corollas, and low-growing compact bushy habit. These traits set it apart from all other existing varieties of Lavandula known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Lavsts 154’ that is characterized by upright bushy habit, flower spikes with vibrant pink-violet sterile bracts, and light green foliage. These traits set it apart from all other existing varieties of Lavandula known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Lavsts 08’ that is characterized by burgundy-purple sterile bracts and low, compact bushy habit. These traits set it apart from all other existing varieties of Lavandula known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Lavsts 15’ that is characterized by upright semi-open habit, grey-green foliage, and white sterile bracts combined with violet corollas. These traits sets it apart from all other existing varieties of Lavandula known to the inventor.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw including a housing, a spindle mounted for reciprocating motion within the housing, a gear rotatably mounted within the housing, a wobble shaft rotatably mounted within the housing, a wobble plate rotatably mounted on the wobble shaft and connected to the spindle, and a clutch drivingly connecting the gear to the wobble shaft. The clutch includes a clutch driver rotatably positioned within the housing adjacent the wobble shaft, and the clutch driver includes a recess for insertably receiving a portion of the wobble shaft. The clutch driver can also include a relief ledge for providing clearance between the clutch driver and the wobble plate. The clutch can further include a first clutch disk connected with the gear and positioned between the gear and the clutch driver, and a second clutch disk connected with the clutch driver and positioned between the gear and the first clutch disk.

Abstract: A conveying apparatus comprises a modular conveying belt (1), which is made up of a plurality of modules (2), and a plurality of toothed drive wheels (4). The modules (2) have a module body (21), two series of articulation-eyelet elements (22, 23), which project from opposite sides of the module body (21) and each comprise an articulation eyelet (221, 231), and a transverse rib (24) arranged on the underside of the module body (21), transversely to the conveying direction. Two adjacent modules (2) interengage and are articulated on one another by an articulation rod (3). The toothed drive wheels (4) have teeth (41, 42) which, during driving of the conveying belt (1), are positioned against the transverse ribs (24).

Abstract: A punch-through diode transient suppression device has a base region of varying doping concentration to improve leakage and clamping characteristics. The punch-through diode includes a first region comprising an n+ region, a second region comprising a p− region abutting the first region, a third region comprising a p+ region abutting the second region, and a fourth region comprising an n+ region abutting the third region. The peak dopant concentration of the n+ layers should be about 1.5E18 cm−3, the peak dopant concentration of the p+ layer should be between about 1 to about 5 times the peak concentration of the n+ layer, and the dopant concentration of the p− layer should be between about 0.5E14 cm−3 and about 1.OE17 cm−3. The junction depth of the fourth (n+) region should be greater than about 0.3 &mgr;m. The thickness of the third (p+) region should be between about 0.3 &mgr;m and about 2.

Abstract: A graphical user interface (“GUI”) is described comprising: a video region for displaying a video of a presenter giving a presentation; a primary slide region for displaying slides used by the presenter during the presentation; and a thumbnail region containing thumbnails representing slides in the presentation, the thumbnails selectable by a user via a cursor control device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a video display processor comprised apparatus for receiving digital input signal components of a signal to be displayed, apparatus for converting the components to a desired format, apparatus for scaling and blending the signals in the desired format, apparatus for outputting the scaled and blended signals for display or further processing, and an arbiter and local timing apparatus for controlling the apparatus substantially independently of a host CPU.

Abstract: In a recording and reproducing apparatus for a disc-shaped recording medium, and a defect substitution method for a disc-shaped recording medium, whether reproduction of recorded data is good is determined by sector unit and not by product code unit, defective sector discrimination is performed by sector unit, and only sectors determined defective are alternatively recorded, when using a recording format in which data that is error detection and correction coded with a product code is segmented and recorded to a plurality of sectors.

Abstract: A router table fence having three nesting aluminum extrusions or spars, two of which lie under a longer third spar. By positioning the inner ends of the two lower spars adjacent to a router cutter protruding through a router table, it is possible to provide a fence, particularly when the lower spars are used with wood facings or sub-fences, that can be adjusted to closely surround the cutter. Lateral movement of the fence assembly adjusts the amount of cutter that contacts a workpiece manipulated past the cutter while contacting the fence. The cross sectional shapes of the spars are identical and are generally square, with structure that permits the upper, longer spar to rest on top of, and be attached in a manner permitting it to slide against, the lower two spars. T-shaped slots in each face of the spars accept fasteners that connect the spars together and also accept fasteners for a variety of accessories, such as hold-down devices and shields.

Abstract: A new and improved method for growing a p-type nitride III-V compound semiconductor is provided which can produce a p-type nitride compound semiconductors having a high carrier concentration, without the need for annealing to activate impurities after growth. In a preferred embodiment, a p-type nitride compound semiconductor, such as p-type GaN, is grown by metal organic chemical vapor deposition methods using a nitrogen source material which does not release hydrogen during release of nitrogen and the semiconductor is grown in an inactive gas. The nitrogen source materials may be selected from nitrogen compounds that contain hydrogen radicals groups and alkyl radicals groups and/or phenyl radicals groups provided that the total amount of hydrogen radicals groups is less than or equal to the sum total of alkyl radicals groups and phenyl radicals groups present in the nitrogen compound used as the nitrogen source material.

Abstract: An allogenic intervertebral implant for fusing vertebrae is disclosed. The implant is a piece of allogenic bone conforming in size and shape with a portion of an end plate of a vertebra. The implant has a wedge-shaped profile to restore disc height and the natural curvature of the spine. The top and bottom surfaces of the implant have a plurality of teeth to resist expulsion and provide initial stability. The implant according to the present invention provides initial stability need for fusion without stress shielding.

Abstract: A batting pad comprising a body made from a cushioning material and having a ring portion adapted to fit over a batter's thumb and an appendage to cushion the palm area between a batter's thumb and index finger. The appendage has a thickness T at its thickest point located between the first end and the distant end, and the thickness T of the appendage is selected to optimize an angle of a bat in the batter's hand relative to a line parallel to the batter's forearm, the angle being determined by the thickness T of the appendage displacing the bat toward the tip of the batter's index finger and causing the bat to contact the palm of the batter's hand near the batter's little finger.

Abstract: The bib has a neck portion with a neck hole that is large enough to fit comfortably around the wearer's neck. The neck hole has an opening that can either be pulled over the wearer's head by means of an elastic material, or divided into an exposed strip of fabric and a coextensive underlaying strip of fabric. These strips of fabric are releasably fastened together. An expanse of protective material extending from the transverse end of the neck portion prevents food and drink from staining or soiling the wearer's clothing during the course of hand feeding. Beneath the expanse of protective material is a first layer of absorbent material. This first layer overlays a lower, second layer of absorbent material. The first and second absorbent layers offer a face wipe to the user for removing food from the wearer's face.

Abstract: A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes areas subjected to tensile stretching forces when worn by a wearer. Such areas may correspond to back shoulder regions of the garment. Elastomeric patches are provided in at least one of the identified areas subjected to the tensile stretching forces, the elastomeric patches being generally surrounded by the remaining garment material.