Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Spritza Time Yellow,’ having sunny yellow medium anemone flowers with a flat capitulum canopy. The variety is upright and free branching with a good foliage presentation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an Asarina plant which has a creeping growth habit having short internode stem. The stem color is moderate yellow-green. The flower is a Penstemon-type and large. Both of the petal and the outside of corolla tube colors are strong purplish-red. The plant has a high resistance to heat, pests and diseases.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Tea rose plant having attractive pink and white bicolor flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium plant named ‘Balcolreim’, characterized by its semi-double 1-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage and vigorous, mounded and cascading growth habit.

Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Stereophonics,’ having a good uniform canopy of large white spatulate single flowers with a green disc. The new variety has medium vigor with a domed capitulum, free branching, and uniform spreading habit with good foliage presentation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Lan Peachy’, characterized by its compact, low and outwardly spreading, and decumbent plant habit; freely branching habit; early and uniform flowering habit and pastel pink-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Clips Scarl’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and rounded growth habit; freely basal branching habit; dark green-colored leaves with a distinct zonation pattern; freely flowering habit with many flower umbels per plant; and flower umbels with numerous scarlet red-colored semi-double flowers.

Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having big full flower, thornless stem, very shiny leaves and excellent vase life.

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

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium plant named ‘Rijn200128’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; durable dark green leaves; dark pink to light red-colored spathes with light yellow-colored spadices that are positioned above and beyond the foliage on strong and erect scapes; freely flowering habit; and good inflorescence longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Antirrhinum plant named ‘Sulte Lityel’, characterized by its outwardly spreading, decumbent and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; and numerous flowers that are light yellow in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Plectranthus plant named ‘P000607’, characterized by having more compact, freely branching plant habit; shorter production time; vigorous growth habit; large blue flowers; and dense colorful foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Plectranthus plant named ‘K011101’, characterized by having more compact, freely branching plant habit; shorter production time; vigorous growth habit; large dark pink flowers; and dense colorful foliage.

Abstract: A Rhaphiolepis×delacourii plant named ‘Corleyscourii’ characterized by its resistance to leaf spot, burgundy winter foliage, compact habit, cold hardiness and uniform floriferousness.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘Codilav’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers with red purple-colored centers; and good temperature tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Angelonia plant named ‘Balangbeke’ characterized by its violet-blue-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and semi-prostrate to trailing, well branched growth habit.

Abstract: A new prune cultivar designated ‘D6N-72’ has been developed. The new cultivar is the result of a cross between ‘Improved French’ and ‘Tulare Giant.’ The fruit of this cultivar are large, light purple to light bluish purple in color and covered with a grayish waxy bloom. The ‘D6N-72’ tree is productive and a regular bearer.

Abstract: ‘Kakegawa S65’ is a new variety of Calibrachoa plant. This new variety has white petal lobes and dark green foliage.

Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the floribunda class which has abundant, creamy white flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Sizzleness Green’ characterized by its medium size decorative infloresences with elongated quilled green ray-florets, with a response time of 52 days.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant named ‘Denver’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniform plant habit that is appropriate for container production; freely branching habit; glossy medium green-colored leaves; freely and continuous flowering habit; orange and red bi-colored flowers; and good resistance to flower bud abscission.

Abstract: A new and distinct annual hill culture adapted variety of Fragaria×ananassa Duch. plant, designated ‘Bish’, is characterized by being significantly more resistant to anthracnose fruit rot than the current standard annual hill varieties ‘Chandler’ and ‘Camarosa’, while being equal to one or both these varieties for most other economically important fruit and plant characters. ‘Bish’ appears best adapted from the Southern Appalachians up through the Middle Atlantic regions of the United States.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree (Prunus salicina). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemagaurd’ 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 consists of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Fruit ripening in the late maturity season. 2. Fruit holding firm on the tree 2 weeks after maturity (shipping ripe). 3. Fruit with a high Brix of 18.7°. 4. Fruit with very good storage. 5. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 6. Fruit with relatively uniform large size fruit throughout the tree.

Abstract: A medical extravasation device has an electrode patch that can attach to the skin for sensing electrical information. Tissue impedance is calculated from the electrode patch signals. The patch has elongate pick-up electrodes inboard of elongate energizing electrodes. The measuring zone determined by the elongate space between the pick-up electrodes enhances sensitivity and specificity. The presence of an extravasation is determined by interpreting the tissue impedance measurement. The method for determining the extravasation includes a first step of determining a pre-injection baseline measurement of the tissue impedance. Then, the tissue impedance is monitored during the procedure itself. A predetermined amount of change in tissue impedance is determined to indicate an extravasation.

Abstract: In order to create interest in advertising pieces in a consumer, a pop-up advertising piece includes a booklet-shaped advertiser movable from a closed position to an open position. An anchoring strip is in vertical confronting relation to a normally inwardly facing surface of one of the cover portions and has top and bottom edges secured to the normally inwardly facing surface in general proximity to top and bottom edges thereof. An internal substrate has one vertical edge secured to the one of the cover portions opposite the anchoring strip and the other vertical edge is secured to the anchoring strip. A first fold line is provided on the internal substrate in spaced relation to a generally vertical fold line of the booklet-shaped advertiser when it is in the closed position. The internal substrate also has a second fold line on the side of the anchoring strip opposite the first fold line.

Abstract: A double hull marine vessel is provided which includes a syntactic foam-macrosphere composition between the inner and outer hulls which dissipates force applied to an outer hull.

Abstract: An assembly (1) for packaging and applying a product, especially a cosmetic product, includes a reservoir (2) formed of a body (3) surmounted by a neck (12) having a free edge which delimits an opening (18) and a cap element (17) capable of removably capping the opening (18). The cap element (17) forms a member by which to grasp an applicator (22), secured to a first end (21) of a connecting member (20) whose second end (19) is secured to the cap element (17). When the cap element (17) is in the closed position, the applicator (22) lies inside the reservoir (2) so that it can withdraw some of the product. The neck (12) is of axis Y, distinct from the axis X of the body, and mounted so that it is free to rotate with respect to the said body (3).

Abstract: A baseball glove is provided with improved flexibility for the use in the catching of baseballs and the like. The improved flexibility for the baseball glove includes an expandable material which extends over the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb and longitudinally towards a web section of the glove and then transversely across the metacarpalphangeal joints of the fingers. The webbing of the glove between the thumb stall and an index finger stall of the glove is provided with a thumb side web section and an index finger web section which are connected with a hinge member which runs along and spaced from the longitudinal side of the thumb stall and the index finger stall.

Abstract: A knee pad adapted to cover the knee of a user is made from a single sheet of durable, pliable sheet material, or from a plurality of separate segments made of such sheet material. It comprises a body having an open side, an elbow section and a leg section, said elbow section and a leg section joined to form a corner. A strap member is attached to extends between opposed sides of the leg section that enables the user to secure the knee pad to the user's knee with the knee placed into the open side and seated against the corner. Outer edges of the leg and elbow section are each inwardly contoured forming a concave indentation respectively in each of these outer edges.

Abstract: A disposable surgical gown includes a main body including a front body and a back body; and sleeves extending from both sides of upper ends of the main body. The main body comprises a plurality of assembly sheets having air permeability and liquid non-permeability. The assembly sheets are bonded to each other along a continuous bonding line extending along edges of the sheets.

Abstract: A net matrix defines the shape of a ghillie suit and carries elongated strips of camouflage material in sufficient numbers and arrangement to define a three-dimensional camouflage layer. A band of flexible material is woven and sewn to the perimeter of the net in order to strengthen it and carry all substantial loads or rough handling. The band is shaped to define one or more handling loops along the perimeter, especially at corners. Mechanical fasteners are attached at spaced positions along the band for configuring the ghillie suit to a human wearer and adapting for use in a larger array. The fasteners also reinforce the handling loops where the band crosses itself. An optional liner attaches to the suit by a different fastening system but also duplicates the mechanical fasteners of the main suit.

Abstract: A multi-purpose blanket which can be selectively folded into a compact condition for use as a seat cushion or placed into a spread condition for use as a protective covering includes a hood, a hood compartment, a pair of pockets, and an elongated storage pouch which is accessible to a user when the blanket is folded into a folded condition for use as a seat cushion. A strap is provided for securing the blanket in its folded condition, and a handle is secured to the storage pouch for enabling the blanket to be easily carried when secured in its folded condition. The pockets are disposed along the inner surface of the blanket to readily accept the hands of the user when the blanket is draped about the user for use as a protective covering, and closeable through-openings are provided within the blanket through which a user's hands and arms can extend when the blanket is draped about the user.

Abstract: A protective jacket is provided, having a mesh outer jacket shell, and a removably fastenable waterproof liner sized and constructed to fit inside the outer jacket shell. The removable liner permits the jacket to be worn as a standard mesh jacket when the liner is removed, or as a waterproof or windproof jacket when the liner is fastened in place.

Abstract: Mechanism to removably anchor a side area (3) of a visor (20) to the cap (2) of a helmet so that the visor rotates in relation to the eyeport opening (12) of the helmet, of the type comprising: a base structure (1), anchored to the cap, and provided with at least one circular guide groove (4a) substantially orthogonal to the axis of rotation (A—A) of the visor and which has at least one widened portion defining an opening (5a); at least one hooking element (22a) integral with said side area of the visor and suitable to engage slidingly inside the circular groove, the hooking element being held in place by the circular guide groove except when corresponding to the opening defined by the widened portion; The mechanism also comprises at least one locking tab (6) substantially positioned corresponding to the widened portion and made to translate, along an axis coinciding with or substantially parallel to the axis of rotation (A—A) of the visor, between a position in which said locking tab intercepts the wi

Abstract: A new sanitary toilet seat apparatus for permitting a user to raise and lower a toilet seat without having to touch the toilet seat directly. The inventive device includes a toilet seat member which is pivotally coupled to a toilet bowl apparatus. At least one counterweight member is coupled to or extends outwardly from the back end of the toilet seat. A lid or cover member of for said toilet seat counterbalances the seat and is provided with a handle for ease of operation well away from the normal contamination areas of the toilet seat.

Abstract: A portable toilet bowl cover, for selectively and substantially covering an existing toilet bowl, in order to prevent waste which may be present on portions of the toilet bowl from contacting the skin and clothing of an individual who sits upon the seat of the toilet bowl. The toilet bowl cover comprises a circular central seat pad having a left flap, a right flap, a front flap, and a back flap extending therefrom. The left flap and the right flap each have pockets for selectively storing various toiletries. In use, the central seat pad covers the seat of the toilet bowl, and the flaps substantially cover the bowl portion and the lid of the toilet bowl, thereby preventing waste material present upon the seat, the bowl portion, and the lid from coming into contact with the individual seated upon the toilet seat.

Abstract: A padded seat is provided, similar to a toilet seat, that is attached or clipped to a conventional bedpan. Friction fit snaps are provided for attaching the padded cushion to a bedpan. The snap on/snap off design extends the versatility of existing bedpans while remaining easy to empty and clean. The padded nature is not only more physically comfortable for the user, it also provides a psychological advantage for those who find it difficult to use a bedpan as well.

Abstract: A method of constructing shower enclosures which decreases the probability of mold growth by utilizing interior and/or exterior corner directional flow flashings between the joints of the sheets of synthetic marble or other non-porous material which cover the interior of the shower enclosure and the material comprising the vertical walls of the shower enclosure, a shower pan floor sloped downwardly toward the shower drain, a shower floor supported above the shower pan floor by spacers or mortar piers creating a void for air circulation between the shower floor and the shower pan floor, spacing between the shower floor periphery and the vertical walls of the shower pan to provide additional air circulation between the shower floor and the shower pan floor, shower enclosure horizontal framing members that are sloped toward the shower drain, shower enclosure horizontal framing members that are covered by the shower pan, a void, to increase air circulation, between the top of the shower pan vertical walls and air

Abstract: A berth arrangement, especially for means of transport, is described, comprising a plurality of single berths (1) which are arranged in rows in a successive, superimposed and mutually offset fashion and receive at least one reclining seat (6), and which berths form a sitting room (2) and a foot room (3) starting out from the sitting room (2), with the height of the foot room being smaller than the sitting room height. In order to provide advantageous constructional conditions it is provided that the respective ceilings (5) and floors (4) of the sitting rooms (2) correspond to the negative shapes of the floors (10) and ceilings (9) of the foot space (3).

Abstract: A foldable skeleton for a playpen foldable skeleton includes an upper frame, four upright rods, and a bottom frame. The upper frame includes two pairs of first rods, two pairs of second rods, four joints, and four connecting seats. Each of the joints includes a main base, a press button, a cover, a locking block, an elastic member, and two linking blocks. The bottom frame includes four support seats, four bottom rods, two linking gears, a connecting base, a pull member, and an operation member. Thus, the teeth of the two linking gears mesh with each other, so that the two linking gears are rotated relative to each other in a synchronous manner, and the bottom rods are folded synchronously.

Abstract: A portable “pop-up” structure comprising a first part (10) forming a receptacle, and a second part (11) forming an enclosure for the receptacle. The first and second parts are separable and each may be folded into a plurality of overlying loops for storing. Each part of the structure is made from a flexible coilable material frame with a foldable cloth-like material between the frame members. Thus, the structure forms a portable cot or animal bed which may be quickly released and erected using the “pop-up” principle, yet readily folded and stowed when not required.

Abstract: A hammock is provided with a pair of tubular sheaths which can be drawn toward one another to furl the hammock while it is suspended from trees.

Abstract: A hammock system for allowing an individual to efficiently enter and exit the hammock in a safe manner. The hammock system includes a support frame, and a cradle frame having opposing ends pivotally attached to the support frame. The cradle frame has a middle section surrounded by two opposing side sections, wherein the side sections are at an angle with respect to the middle section forming a concave structure. A mattress is preferably positioned upon the cradle frame. A catch member may be attached to the support frame and removably connected to the cradle frame to retain the cradle frame in a sofa position.

Abstract: A folding cabinet bed is described for providing a piece of furniture that opens to a full-length bed in an attractive chest with a small footprint. The invention comprises a cabinet that houses a mattress, such as a futon, and allows the futon to be deployed as a bed. The cabinet is deep and tall enough to enclose a folded futon and of sufficient width to accommodate standard sizes of futon mattresses, without a separate mattress platform. Hinges on the bottom of the front and back walls of the cabinet enable the cabinet to be opened vertically so that the front and back walls fold down to a sleeping position, without mechanical devices to assist in deploying the bed. The top of the cabinet can become a headboard for the bed in the open configuration. Decorative handles or other protrusions on the front and back walls of the cabinet are sized to extend outward from the cabinet the same distance as the feet/supports of the cabinet to create a level sleeping surface when unfolded.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for securing a center beam of a bed frame to the cross bars that enable the assembler to complete the assembly of the bed frame completely without the need for hand tools or securing implements to aid in the assembly. With a queen size bed frame or smaller, the cross bar members are joined together in overlapping manner to form cross bars and the center beam is secured to the cross bars by use of the present locking mechanism. In the case of a king size or a California king size bed frame, a universal extension bar is provided that can be used to join the cross bar members of either size bed frame and a extension cap is also provided that is affixed to the universal extension bar having indicia that instructs the assembler in the proper assembly of the particular bed frame.

Abstract: A resilient mat is disclosed which provides cushioning and comfort to users standing thereon or otherwise contacting the mat. The mat includes a resilient gel inner layer surrounded by a support ring to which an upper cover member and a lower cover member are attached. The support ring exhibits stiffness greater than the stiffness of the upper and lower cover members so that adherence of the upper and lower cover members to the support ring is enhanced even after prolonged use. The upper and lower cover members can exhibit the same or different colors in particular embodiments. The upper and lower cover members also can exhibit anti-slip properties in selected embodiments.

Abstract: A bed having a base, a pedestal oriented between a top side of the base and a patient support deck to facilitate elevational movement of the support deck. The patient support deck includes a seat section which includes a deck plate. A pair of laterally spaced support brackets are provided on the patient support deck. Coupling elements are supported on each of the support brackets. Separate patient supporting devices are configured to operatively connect to a selected one of the two coupling elements is provided. A guideway is provided on each of the support brackets, the guideway supporting a frame and having a track thereon. A receptacle is mounted on the track and for movement relative to the frame, the receptacle being stowable beneath the deck plate and deployable so that the receptacle is oriented immediately below the perineal edge of the seat section.

Abstract: A support pillow comprises a cushion body having a medial region and two opposing arms that define a generally open well, with the cushion body having an outer periphery and an inner periphery adjacent the well. A shell encompasses and tightly conforms to the cushion body. A fabric cover is removably disposed over the shell such that the fabric cover conforms to the shell. The fabric cover defines an opening to permit the cover to be placed over the shell, and the fabric covering includes at least one fastener to close the opening once the cover has been placed over the shell.

Abstract: A power-controlled bed mainly includes an upper bed frame on which a mattress divided into movable back, thigh, and leg rest parts and a fixed hip rest part is supported; a lower bed frame; at least one lifting mechanism pivotally connected at upper and lower ends to the upper and the lower bed frames, respectively; and a microcomputer controller for controlling operation of the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism may be manually controlled for the upper bed frame to statically stay at different positions, or be automatically controlled via the controller to dynamically shift the upper bed frame between two or more selected position combinations, so that the force of gravity is well utilized in the movements of the bed to promote a user's blood circulation, help clearing of sputum, enable sufficient supply of oxygen to the brain, do rehabilitation exercises, etc.

Abstract: An emergency trauma stretcher comprised of flexible fabric such that the stretcher may be rolled or folded into a package for easy transport into locations where traditional stretchers are either not appropriate or not available. The stretcher is comprised of a support structure and handles. The support structure is comprised of longitudinal support members and lateral support members that are joined together at overlapping intersections. The handles are formed by looping the longitudinal and lateral support members at predetermined locations.