Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Campanula, ‘Purple Sensation’, characterized by deep purple colored flowers, dark green foliage and purple stems. ‘Purple Sensation’ is hardy to USDA Zone 3 and is shorter in height than is typical for this type of Campanula.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calathea plant named ‘Indri’, characterized by its upright and broad outwardly spreading growth habit; elliptic-shaped dark green and metallic silver green-colored leaves often variably tinged with pink when developing; and long-lasting inflorescences with green and pink-colored bracts held above the foliage on strong scapes.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘Devon Yolande’ that is characterized by compact mounding habit, grayish blue-green foliage and fragrant pink flowers with red-purple markings. In combination these traits set ‘Devon Yolande’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dianthus known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of ground cover rose plant (i.e., garden rose plant) is provided which forms in abundance attractive semi-double blossoms that are pink in coloration. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is creeping. Attractive decorative medium green glossy foliage is formed. Excellent disease resistance particularly with respect to Blackspot and Powdery Mildew is exhibited. The new variety grows very well on its own roots following asexual reproduction by cuttings. Attractive ornamentation in the landscape is provided.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named ‘PKMp02’, characterized by having compact, upright plant habit; dense and bushy plant form mainly due to more upright stems; vigorous growth habit and no need for chemical growth retardation; greater number of flowers per plant, large upright blue flowers, and no need for vernalization.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Burgy’, and particularly characterized by the combined features of brilliant purple flower color; large, round, butterfly-shaped or slightly cupped flowers; deep green foliage, elliptically shaped leaves; tall, round plant habit, with the flowers borne above the foliage; medium (mid season) beginning of flowering; and well suited both for outdoor planting and for flowering pots.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the third week in June, with first picking on Jun. 21, 2003. The fruit is uniformly large in size, excellent in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, white in flesh color, and red in skin color. The variety was developed as an open pollinated seedling from an unnamed white flesh nectarine.

Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Jenny Wren Crimson,’ having a large domed canopy of bright crimson decorative flowers that have very good weather resistance properties.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kniphofia plant named ‘First Surprise’ characterized by its relatively compact plant habit; suitability for container production; mostly upright and moderately strong flowering scapes; orange-colored flowers arranged in racemes; and early and freely flowering habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid Tricyrtis plant characterized by its compact habit, buttery yellow flower color, and heavy textured, deep green, mottled leaves.

Abstract: A system for the destruction of volatile organic compounds while generating power. In a preferred embodiment the system comprises a combustor and a reaction chamber connected to an exit of the combustor. A primary inlet to the combustor supplies a primary fuel to the combustor. A secondary fuel, comprising air and an amount of one or more volatile organic compounds, is supplied to a compressor, which compresses the secondary fuel and directs the secondary fuel to the combustor and the reaction chamber. The system is suitably configured to enable the stoichiometric reaction of the two fuels in a manner sufficient to destroy the volatile organic compounds contained in the secondary fuel and power a turbine engine connected to an exit of the reaction chamber.

Abstract: A dispensing cap intended to equip a reservoir containing a liquid or viscous product includes a body provided with at least one dispensing opening and a lid articulated to the body around an axis. The lid is intended to stopper the dispensing opening in the storage position. The body and the lid are made of a rigid or semirigid material. At least one gripping zone is arranged on the lid and/or the body to facilitate the opening and/or closing of the lid, the gripping zone being formed by an elastomeric material.

Abstract: A data collection method for scanning a scan window comprising one or more channels is described. In the method of the invention an integrated signal (S) is measured across a scan window including one or more channels using an integrating detector. Next, a velocity-normalized integrated signal (Sn) is determined based on the integrated signal (S) and a scan velocity.

Abstract: A spring compressor of the type having a base, a post, upper spring mounting members fixedly mounted on the upper portion of the post, lower spring mounting members slidably mounted on the lower portion of the post, and a moving device for moving the lower spring mounting members toward the upper spring mounting members to compress a spring mounted between the spring mounting members. The upper spring mounting members have spring engaging elements, preferably in the form of angle irons, for engaging the top of the spring assembly. The spring engaging elements can include retaining bolts for preventing movement of the spring assembly toward or away from the post. The spring compressor can also have adapters mounted on at least one of the upper and lower spring mounting members to engage portions of the side of a coil of the spring.

Abstract: A surface-discharge type PDP includes plural electrode pairs formed of first and second sustain electrodes arranged on a first substrate. Each pair extends along a line direction, and the first and second sustain electrodes are in parallel and adjacent to each other. Plural address electrodes arranged on a second substrate opposing the first substrate via a discharge space, each extending along a row direction, a matrix corresponding to a screen to be displayed is formed with the main electrodes and address electrodes, the address electrodes are orthogonal to the main electrodes, each of the address electrode is divided into, for example two partial address electrodes separated from each other by a border line located between adjacent main electrode pairs, whereby the screen is divided into two partial screens, wherein a first clearance between the partial address electrodes is substantially larger than a second clearance between main electrode pair adjacent across the border line.

Abstract: An integrated circuit has an isochronous network port for receiving isochronous information from an isochronous network. To allow the integrated circuit to receive information packaged in accordance with two different packaging protocols (for example, HDLC and ATM), the integrated circuit includes a first framer/deframer circuit for deframing information packaged in accordance with a first packaging protocol (for example, HDLC) and a second framer/deframer circuit for deframing information packaged in accordance with a second packaging protocol (for example, ATM). A circuit switch is provided to cause incoming data to be deframed by the appropriate framer/deframer circuit depending on which slot of the network frame contained the information. Once deframed, a buffer manager controls storing of the information in a circular ring buffer in an external memory.

Abstract: An Ethernet controller, for use within an Ethernet network of other Ethernet controller connected together by a bus, is provided. The Ethernet controller includes a plurality of ports including at least one bus port associated with ports connected to other switching Ethernet controllers, a hash table for storing addresses of ports within the Ethernet network, a hash table address control, a storage buffer including a multiplicity of contiguous buffers in which to temporarily store said packet, an empty list including a multiplicity of single bit buffers, a packet storage manager, a packet transfer manager and a write-only bus communication unit. The hash table address control hashes the address of a packet to initial hash table location values, changes the hash table location values by a fixed jump amount if the address values stored in the initial hash table location do not match the received address, and provides at least an output port number of the port associated with the received address.

Abstract: A circuit, audio system and method are presented for processing an audio signal, in which a frequency band is selected, harmonics are generated from the selected signal by a harmonics generator, wherein the harmonics are scaled by a level detected in at least a part of the spectrum of the audio signal related to the selected frequency band. Furthermore, a harmonic generator is presented for generating arbitrary harmonics of an input signal.

Abstract: The polymerizable dental isolation barrier has a monomer and an initiator. The barrier composition has at least one additive including a polymer strength reducer, a wet tissue adherence accentuator, and a reflective material The polymer strength reducer is an organic compound that prevents complete polymerization. The tissue adherence accentuator enables the barrier to adhere to a dental substrate ever after polymerization. The reflective material lowers the reaction rate and lowers the production of excess heat to reduce patient discomfort and to avoid tissue damage.

Abstract: A new human B lymphotropic virus, also designated human herpesvirus-6, has been isolated. DNA, molecular clones, antigenic viral proteins and antibodies having specificity to the new virus have been prepared. Various utilities of the new virus and products derived therefrom have been described.