Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Fisupnic Mapink’, particularly characterized by the combined features of light pink to nearly white, somewhat variable flower color; very large, round, flat flowers; medium green foliage; tall, and very well-branched, round plant habit; and about medium (mid season) flowering response.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Shamrock’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; lacecap-type inflorescences; double-type sterile flowers; and pink-colored flowers that become closer to dark red in color with development.

Abstract: A new and distinct Verbascum plant characterized by numerous purple flowers on numerous short, upright flowering stems, a compact habit, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Weslowat’, characterized by its cascading plant habit; freely branching habit with short internodes; continuously and freely flowering habit; densely pubescent leaves; light blue-colored flowers; and relatively tolerant to high temperatures.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Calibrachoa plant having a Spreading growth habit. The Calibrachoa plant has abundant branching, and a great profusion of blooms, the whole plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and small, the petals having a yellow white color with deep reddish purple vein. The inside color of the corolla throat is vivid yellow and the outside of the corolla tube is light greenish yellow with moderate reddish purple vein. The plant exhibits high resistance to heat, cold, rain and disease.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Visinflipu’, characterized by its rounded and upright plant form; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; bushy appearance; dark green-colored foliage; freely flowering habit with flowers held above and beyond the foliage; and large red purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinctive day-neutral type cultivar designated as ‘Albion’. ‘Albion’ is a day-neutral (everbearing) cultivar similar to ‘Diamante’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,435), but with higher quality fruit, lower cull rate, darker fruit, and substantially better resistance to Phytophthora cactorum; it is similar to ‘Aromas’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,451), but with larger, higher quality, firmer and better-flavored fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine denominated ‘Scarlet Royal’ which is characterized by its mid-season ripening seedless fruit, attractive dark red coloration, its oval fruit shape, its firm fruit texture with neutral sweet flavor, and its medium dense cluster.

Abstract: A new and distinct Cotoneaster dammeri cultivar is provided which unlike previously known cultivars displays very good tolerance to fire blight (Erwinia amylovora). The foliage is attractive dense medium green and is semi-glossy on the upper surface and dull and pubescent on the under surface. A creeping growth habit with erect branching is displayed. Good cold tolerance has been observed. The new cultivar is well suited for use as an improved attractive low-growing ornamental ground cover.

Abstract: A hand and forearm protector having a sleeve with a primary opening at one end and at another end a discrete finger opening and a discrete thumb opening also includes a longitudinal opening disposed along the sleeve. The longitudinal opening extends from a point directly adjacent a juncture of the carpal bones and the radius of a hand of the wearer and extends rearwardly along an forward side of the forearm approximately to the primary opening at the end of the sleeve. A zipper is included that extends from the juncture of the sleeve that overlies the carpal bones and radius and the zipper extends rearwardly to the end of the sleeve for bringing the edges of the sleeve together to conform the sleeve to the forearm of the wearer.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner (A) includes an upright housing section (B) and a nozzle section (C). A cyclonic airflow dirt and dust separating chamber (54) is defined in said upright housing section. A suction source (E) pulls air and entrained dirt, dust, and other contaminants through a main suction opening (26) formed in the underside (24) of the nozzle and into the cyclonic airflow chamber (54). The cyclonic airflow chamber causes the suction airstream to travel in a cyclonic path such that the entrained contaminants are separated therefrom and deposited into a dirt container (52) that defines the lower portion of the chamber (54). A main filter element (11) filters residual contaminants from the suction airstream between the chamber and the suction source. The main filter element is preferably made from high-density polyethylene porous filter media.

Abstract: A waterproof deck includes a deck subflooring supported on joists adjacent a building, a flashing adjacent a building, and a drip edge attached along the edge of a subflooring where the water runs off the deck. An elastomeric waterproofing material covers the subflooring and a strip of T-bar edging is attached along the edge of the subfloor and has a portion extending over the elastomeric waterproofing material and over the drip edge and another portion extending above the subfloor to form a raised edge therealong. Concrete covers the elastomeric waterproofing material and subfloor to the top edge of the T-bar raised edge so that water on the concrete flooring runs off the deck over the T-bar drip edge and drains from beneath the concrete floor over the drip edge to prevent collection of water over the concrete flooring.

Abstract: A device for locking the a brake pedal and brake pedal shaft of a vehicle and preventing its theft comprising: , which includes a base member for a placement on the a floorboard of a the vehicle beneath a the brake pedal; a and break pedal shaft. A U-shaped housing extending extends downward and having has a first arm attached to the base and having a second shorter arm defining a gap an opening for receipt of a the brake pedal shaft, said space . The opening between the first and second arms defining defines a slot for receiving the brake pedal shaft and permitting its permits full extension of the brake pedal shaft upward through said shaft; and slot. A locking means mechanism is associated with the second first arm for locking the an underside of the pedal shaft within the slot such that the brake pedal cannot be depressed.

Abstract: A method of printing a liquid ink which is produced from a heat activated dye which is selected from a limited group of dyes which are capable of transfer at low energy. A printer which uses liquid ink, such as an ink jet printer, prints an image onto an intermediate substrate medium. The dyes contained in the ink are not substantially activated during the process of printing on to the medium. The image formed by the printed ink is transferred from the medium to a final substrate by the application of heat and pressure for a short period of time to activate the ink. The dye and dispersing/emulsifying agent(s) are selected from a limited group to produce an ink which permits thermal transfer at low energy, with the resulting image, as deposited on the final substrate, having an optical density of 1.0 or greater. Liquid ink is produced using heat activated dyes selected from a limited group of dyes that are capable of heat activation. The dyes are not substantially soluble in the liquid carrier, such as water.

Abstract: The RBSOA of a device is improved. A gate electrode (10) is linked to a p base layer (4) which is formed in a cell region (CR), and a p semiconductor layer (13) is formed to surround the cell region (CR). An emitter electrode (11) is connected to a top surface of a side diffusion region (SD) of the p semiconductor layer (13) and to a top surface of a margin region (MR) which is adjacent to the side diffusion region (SD), through a contact hole (CH). Further, in these regions, an n+ emitter layer (5) is not formed. Most of avalanche holes (H) which are created in the vicinity of the side diffusion region (SD) when a high voltage is applied pass through the side diffusion region (SD), while some of the avalanche holes (H) pass through the margin region (MR) and are then ejected to the emitter electrode (11). Since there is no n+ emitter layer (5) in these paths, a flow of the holes (H) does not conduct a parasitic bipolar transistor. As a result of this, the RBSOA is improved.

Abstract: In an effective display area, an additional information recognizing part 203 recognizes a standard of a broadcast wave, refers to a ROM 212 and selects a target value, and provides an internal clock of a video data reading part 205 and an internal clock of an OSD data reading part 206 with the target value. At a retrace interval, on the other hand, the additional information recognizing part 203 notifies an additional information synthetic position deciding part 210 of the standard of the broadcast wave. The additional information synthetic position deciding part 210 selects from a ROM 211 a target value for reading the additional information applicable to the notified standard, and outputs the target value to an additional information reading parts 207. When the standard of the broadcast wave is changed, target values corresponding to the changes are responsively selected from the ROM 212 and the ROM 211.

Abstract: An architecture for a wide data path in a memory device formed in a semiconductor substrate includes an array of memory cells is formed in an array region of the substrate, the array including a plurality of memory cells arranged in rows and columns. A plurality of complementary pairs of digit lines are formed in the array region from a first conductive layer, each complementary pair being coupled to a plurality of memory cells in an associated column. A plurality of word lines are formed in the array region from a second conductive layer, each word line being coupled to each memory cell in an associated row. A plurality of sense amplifiers are formed in a sense amplifier region of the substrate adjacent the array region, each sense amplifier being coupled to an associated pair of complementary digit lines. A plurality of input/output lines are disposed in a third conductive layer formed above the array region, each input/output line coupled to at least one of the sense amplifiers.

Abstract: A test circuit detects defective memory cells in a memory device. The test circuit includes a test mode terminal adapted to receive a test mode signal. An error detection circuit includes a plurality of inputs and an output, each input coupled to some of the plurality of memory cells. The error detection circuit develops an active error signal on an output when the binary value of data on at least one input is different from predetermined binary values of data. A control circuit is coupled to the test mode terminal, the error detection circuit, and the memory cells. The control circuit is operable responsive to the test mode signal being active to apply the data of accessed memory cells to the associated inputs of the error detection circuit such that the error detection circuit drives the error signal active when the binary value of the data stored in at least one accessed memory cell is different from predetermined binary values.

Abstract: In a multifunctional printing method and printing system, printed material is checked, verified and tracked. For that purpose different test equipments are located in-line with a printing line. Magnetic information being printed by a printing station onto the recording carrier using magnetic ink character readable toner may be in-line tested by a magnetic test equipment, which reads information from the magnetic recording zone on the carrier. Optical information may be tested by an in-line mounted optical test equipment, respectively. Further in-line test equipment is proposed such as a leaser bar code scanner and an address reader. The printing line may have additional devices such as print preprocessing unwinders or print postprocessing stackers, folders or cutters.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns novel biopesticides and their use to control cockroaches, carpenter ants, and pharaoh ants. Specifically, highly virulent isolates of Beauveria bassiana in an agricultural composition, can be used to effectively control these pests. Exemplified are Beauveria bassiana No. 447, ATCC 20872, and Beauveria bassiana Sp111, ATCC 74038. Also described are unique formulations which are highly effective for delivering biocontrol agents to target pests. By using these novel compositions, target pests can be controlled without the environmental and public safety hazards presented by chemical control agents.

Abstract: An aluminosilicate glass having a composition consisting essentially of, as calculated in weight percent on an oxide basis, of 58-70% SiO2, 12-22% Al2O3, 3-15% B2O3, 2-12% CaO, 0-3% SrO, 0-3% BaO, 0-8% MgO, 10-25% MCSB (i.e., MgO+CaO+SrO+BaO), and SrO and BaO in combination being less than 3%.

Abstract: Methods for amplifying target nucleic acid sequences using a nucleic acid polymerase lacking 5? exonuclease activity and a set of oligonucleotide primers. Preferably, a primer array is used. The primer array contains two sets of primers. One set contains at least two complementary primers. The other set contains at least two sense primers. Using the described methods amplification can be carried out under essentially constant environmental conditions without the requirement for exonuclease activity or restriction endonuclease activity.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing semiconductor packages comprising the steps of forming electronic circuits for a plurality of semiconductor chips 11 on a wafer 1, forming bumps 2 on the plurality of semiconductor chips 11, encapsulating the circuit-forming surface 111 of the wafer 1 and the bumps 2 with a sealant by screen printing means to form a sealant layer 4, curing the sealant layer 4, grinding the surface of the sealant layer 4 until the upper end surface of the bump 2 becomes exposed, placing solder balls on said upper end surface of bumps 2 to weld the balls to the surface thereof, and dicing the wafer 1 and the sealant layer 4 as united into individual semiconductor chips 11. Screen printing means is used to encapsulate the entire surface of the wafer with a resin, so that the equipment costs can be markedly reduced as compared with conventional methods using a mold.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein X and Y are independently carbon or nitrogen but not both simultaneously carbon, R1 is a group (II) and R2 is a group (III), R5 being a carbonate, carbamate or phosphate residue, are useful as anti-gestative, immuno-suppressant and anti-tumor agents

Abstract: The present invention relates to new pyazoline derivatives of formula and to physiologically acceptable salts thereof, to the method for their preparation and to their application as medicaments.

Abstract: A quick release needle holder, comprises a tubular barrel having a needle receiving socket on one end, the needle receiving socket having a segmented wall defining a plurality of annular jaws having internal threads, a device for normally biasing the jaws into an inner position for threadably receiving a needle hub, and a device having finger tabs slideably mounted on the holder for releasably biasing the jaws to a needle hub releasing position.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method is provided for recording and retrieving voice information into a label attachable to a product. The voice information provides a more readily identifiable indicator of the characteristics or contents of the product than conventional written information or labels attached to the product. The label can be accessed from voice information submitted into or from a remote programmer attachable to, or in communication with, the label.

Abstract: A gene encoding DNA which is selected from a) or b): a) DNA having a nucleotide sequence from the 90th position to the 728th position of a nucleotide sequence represented in SEQ ID NO: 1 of Sequence Listing; or b) DNA which hybridizes to DNA of a) under stringent conditions, and encodes a transcription factor capable of altering characters of a plant.

Abstract: An article of clothing has a front and back, each of which has a layered structure, including a protective layer for impeding the flow of liquid through the article of clothing, and an absorbing layer external to the protective layer, for absorbing the liquid and slowing its flow downward on the exterior surface of the article of clothing, with the force of gravity, a lining for facilitating the donning and removal of the article of clothing, and sleeves and a collar that is closeable, to protect the wearer's neck area and upper arms from deposits of liquid on the wearer's upper shoulder and chest areas.

Abstract: Fire protective trousers for use by firefighters, emergency responders and rescue workers includes an outer shell that can mount a removable liner therein and a belt closure system, the outer shell defining a belting area and the belt closure system including right and left sheaths that respectively extend from the right rear to the right front and from the left rear to the left front of the trousers and through which extend respective right and left belt sections whose rear ends are attached to the outer shell and whose front ends are attached to the respective right and left parts of a snap buckle that can be easily attached or disconnected by a wearer even if wearing gloves.

Abstract: Waterproof apparel constructed of a flexible PVC sheet or other polymeric flexible sheet material that changes color due to a change in ambient conditions. Thermochromic dyes and/or photochromatic dyes are incorporated into the resin mix for fabricating the flexible sheet material. The color of the waterproof apparel changes when the temperature rises above or drops below a pre-defined temperature and/or when the ultra-violet light level is above or below a pre-defined level.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a weighted sports glove that improves the strength, quickness and agility of a soccer goalie. More particularly, the present invention pertains to a soccer goalie glove where one or more weights can be selectively added to and/or removed from the glove during training, and the same glove can subsequently be worn during competition. The glove includes one or more pockets that can selectively receive different weights for use in different training sessions and/or by goalies that have different skill levels or relative strengths and/or are different sizes or ages. The glove also has a layer of material along its palm-side to help in gripping a soccer ball, as well as rigid members in finger portions to mitigate hyper-extending digits. The one or more weights are located within the glove for optimal biomechanical advantage. In particular, the weights are located on a back portion of the hand to facilitate resistive training to strengthen desired body parts (e.g.

Abstract: A protective sports glove used to protect the fingers, the hand, the wrist, and at least a portion of the forearm of a user of the sports glove. The protective sports glove comprises a hand portion, including a palm section and a back section, a plurality of finger portions extending from the hand portion, a thumb portion extending from the hand portion proximate to the finger portions, and a cuff portion attached to the hand portion distal from the finger and thumb portions. The cuff portion includes a plurality of protection sections extending from the hand portion and aligned substantially parallel with a longitudinal axis of sports glove. The hand portion, finger portions, and thumb portion include multiple protective elements used to protect a user's hand, fingers, thumbs, and wrist from impact during participation in the sporting event.

Abstract: A surgical garment includes a head gear apparatus for supporting a face shield and shroud. The head gear apparatus includes a helmet that supports a fan assembly, and that defines forward and rear ventilation passageways. The helmet includes a chin bar that defines a centrally located slot, and an upper ledge. The upper edge of the face shield contacts the upper ledge, while the lower edge of the shield includes a tab that extends through the slot. The chin bar and face shield include a plurality of magnetic elements that magnetically connect the lower edge of the face shield to the chin bar. The helmet is suspended from a strap assembly that is carried directly on the head of the wearer. The strap assembly includes an adjustable occipital support that bears against the occiput of the wearer. The face shield can include a plurality of film layers that can be removed when soiled.

Abstract: A cap with a curved visor includes a crown formed of a plurality of panels and a visor consisted of a rigid material and inner and outer fabric panels, which covers the rigid material. The visor is secured to a front side of the crown. At least one incision line is made on the rigid material thereby creating a main portion and a strip portion, the main portion is inserted below the strip portion to retain the visor curved. The panels of crown are made out of a common woven fabric material or a stretchable fabric material. The rigid material is a flexible rigid material or a non-flexible rigid material. At least one incision line is made on the rigid material in equal distance from an outer edge of the rigid material along a periphery of the rigid material.

Abstract: A seat element for being inserted into a pair of cycling pants comprises a seat pad (10) for padding a seat surface in the bottom region. Further, the seat element comprises a bowl-shaped protective element (12) for the protection of the male genital region. The protective element (12) is connected with the seat pad (10). In the middle portion of the seat element, i.e., following the protective element (12), a vein protection channel (24) is provided. Because of the vein protection channel (24), a constriction of the vein extending in that region is avoided. Thereby, a circulation of blood to the male genitals will even be ensured if one sits on a cycle saddle for a long time.

Abstract: A sock comprising first and second openings positioned along the body of the sock is provided. The openings are sized sufficiently to allow a second sock to be threaded through the openings and retained to the sock thereby. Alternatively, a sock comprising a body and a channel formed in the body is provided. The channel is configured to receive and retain a portion of a second sock.

Abstract: A shower pan for mounting in a shower stall includes a single integrally molded base with a drain hole. A sidewall extends upwardly from the base and completely surrounds the base. A lateral ledge extends outwardly from the sidewall and has an inner edge and an outer edge defining a surface therebetween for mounting a shower stall door track. An outer ridge extends upwardly from the outer edge of the lateral ledge and is in spaced apart relation to the door track. Water flowing through cracks between the door track and the shower pan is prevented from escaping the shower pan by the outer ridge, which allows water to drain under the door track into the shower pan.

Abstract: A multi-position sleeping structure includes a sheet material envelope having an opening into a cavity defined therein. An inflatable mattress is received and substantially enclosed within the cavity of the sheet material envelope. A cover portion which, in conjunction with a top surface of the envelope, defines a sleeping area in which a person can lie and be supported by the mattress. The mattress has a plurality of transversely extending hinges that separate the mattress into a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The hinges allow the mattress to be moved between at least a substantially flat sleeping position and a seating position. The sheet material envelope has a retaining pouch on a bottom side thereof that is positioned to receive the first portion of the mattress when in the seating position so as to retain the mattress in the seating position.

Abstract: A bed rail for mounting to the side of a bed includes a pair of support legs and an entrapment-resistant side panel. The side panel includes a rigid frame enclosed within a flexible bed rail cover. The frame is generally rectangular in shape, having upper, intermediate, and lower horizontal rods, spanning first and second vertical shafts. The intermediate rod is preferably attached to the bed rail covering by means of a sheath, and located so as to restrain outward lateral excursions of said bed rail covering in the region between the lower and upper rods. The lowermost ends of the vertical shafts are pivotally connected to outer ends of the support legs. The support legs have inner ends installed between the mattress and the box spring. Anchor straps extend between the outer ends of the support legs and an anchor plate on the other side of the bed.

Abstract: An adjustable articulated bed with separate adjustable leg and head/back assemblies which support an articulating mattress. The invention is manufactured in three pieces specifically designed for economical shipping directly to consumers via United Parcel, FedEx or US Postal, and is easily assembled without tools. The appearance of the bed is similar to that of a standard bed box spring or platform foundation and may be assembled and placed on a traditional metal frame, headboard, or footboard with side rails. Optional adjustable height legs are threadably attachable into support brackets connected to the bottom of each assembly to adjust the overall height of the bed.

Abstract: A therapeutic cylindrical support device, preferably made of foam or some other such flexible, compressible material, that works on a pneumatic basis whereby once a person's head, neck, back or any other body part is rested upon the device, the weight of the person will cause a small amount of air to discharge from the device and at the same time, maintain a comfortable level of firmness, thus providing the desired outcomes for the therapeutic results from the product.

Abstract: An inflatable product that includes a chamber and an electric air pump for inflating the chamber. The air pump has an air intake and an air outlet. The air intake is connected to the outside of the chamber and the air outlet is connected to the inside of the chamber when the air pump is moved to a first position. The air intake is connected to the inside of the chamber and the air outlet is connected to the outside of the chamber when the air pump is moved to a second position.

Abstract: The sectional non-slip mattress includes a support frame defining a plurality of compartments and at least one cushion having a plurality of ball bearings received within a cushion housing. Each compartment receives a corresponding ball bearing, thus preventing horizontal movement of the cushion with respect to the support frame. The ball bearings form a first material layer and a second material layer is formed from a set of elastic beads, each having a volume smaller than a volume of each of the ball bearings. A third material layer is formed from a plurality of gel-filled capsules and the three material layers are all housed within a fabric cushion housing, which is permeable to air. An additional air supply may be provided for driving pre-cooled or pre-heated air through the cushion.

Abstract: A folding multipurpose tool incorporating a latch release mechanism including a lever, a cam, and a rocker-shaped grip body to easily effect release of a catch for holding knife or screwdriver blades extended. A spring and cams are arranged to hold each of a pair of handles either extended or folded with respect to the tangs of a pair of pliers jaws or the like. The handles include inwardly directed comfortable rounded rims. Portions of folding blades interlock with other folding blades on an opposite handle when the tool is folded, to stabilize the handles while using a knife or screwdriver. Blades of folding scissors include edges that are serrated only near their tips. A container opener includes a hook defining a recessed throat.

Abstract: Reproducing, recoloring and/or recycling of used carpet tiles is provided. In accordance with one embodiment, used carpet tiles, which are recovered, are subjected to a choosing step according to the degree of stains, etc. The chosen carpet tiles are washed with a high-pressure fluid, and entangling of piles is removed and piles raised. The resultant carpet tiles are subjected to a choosing step once again according to the degree of stains, etc. The chosen carpet tiles are treated with such a design and color for recycling as to make less visible the stains or non-uniformity in color remaining after the washing, using a design computer, etc. Thus, reproduced carpet tiles are produced and subjected a choosing step once again, and the chosen ones are shipped.

Abstract: In order to perform scrub cleaning of a substrate, two different scrub heads 31 and 32 are employed. The scrub head 31 is superior to the scrub head 32 in terms of a capability of removing contamination. The scrub head 32 has a low level of adhesion to the contamination as compared with the scrub head 31. The scrub heads 31 and 32 are moved such that the scrub head 32 follows the scrub head 31. Consequently, it is possible to clean the substrate without re-applying contamination, which has been once removed from a surface of the substrate, to the surface of the substrate again.

Abstract: A multifunctional cleaning implement having a collapsible, telescoping handle interconnected to a head assembly. The head assembly includes front and back panels which interlock with or are integrally formed with cleaning implements, such as a squeegee, a brush, a sponge, and/or an ice scraper. The handle is pivotally interconnected by a sliding ball and socket joint to a channel in the head assembly so that it may be collapsed into a stored position within a cavity in the head assembly, or extended from the head assembly and pivoted into an open position perpendicular to the head assembly. A resilient member formed in the channel biases the ball joint to selectively maintain the handle in the open position.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a head which carries a dental cleaning tool, and a grip handle, the head and handle being disposed along a longitudinal head-handle axis, the toothbrush having a resiliently flexible structure which can resiliently bend under the action of toothbrushing pressure and having adjustment means comprising a longitudinally moveable stiffening member which can be moved longitudinally into greater or lesser engagement with the resiliently flexible structure.

Abstract: A cylindrical member maintenance device is comprised of a housing comprised of two hinged halves for being closed around a cylindrical member, such as a stranded steel cable. A rotary helical brush assembly and a rotary longitudinal brush assembly are positioned in the housing and rotatable about an axis of the housing. Each rotary brush assembly is comprised of coaxial split rings with rotary cylindrical wire brushes connected in between and which are independently rotatable about their own axes. Nozzles are positioned on the inside of the housing for applying a cleaning fluid or paint to the cylindrical member. Apertures in the housing are for connecting to a suction device for removing debris, cleaning fluid, and paint to avoid contaminating the environment. Loops on the housing are for attaching to cables for moving the housing along the cylindrical member.