Abstract: A magnetic resonance detection apparatus is provided that is not susceptible to acoustic ringing, and a method is provided for eliminating or canceling acoustic ringing from a detected magnetic resonance signal. Specifically, a composite pulse is utilized that allows for both efficient reduction of acoustic ringing signals and the detection of true NQR signals. The composite pulse can be used in any of the common NQR pulse sequences currently utilized simply via substitution of the original single pulses with the composite pulse. Furthermore, although a preferred application involves the spin-1 nucleus 14N and NQR, the composite pulse will be useful for the NQR of other nuclei such as 35CI and 39K and in NMR applications and involving half-integer quadrupolar nuclei and spin- 1/2 nuclei. In addition, coil ringdown and piezoelectric ringing are also substantially reduced.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Bidens plant named ‘Bidcomtis’ which is particularly distinguished by its very compact plant habit, short internodes, and golden yellow flowers. The new cultivar can perfectly be used in 10-12 cm pots and grown without growth regulators.

Abstract: A new Impatiens plant, characterized particularly as to novelty by a flat and strong outward spreading growth habit, freely branching with branches that tend to grow horizontally, resulting in a big and very floriferous plant with medium sized red flowers.

Abstract: An Impatiens cultivar particularly distinguished by large deep-pink flowers, large leaves, good vigor, and a branching and trailing habit is disclosed.

Abstract: ‘SAVapam’ is a new and distinct variety of miniflora rose plant primarily identified by its double, old-fashioned, pink and pink blend flowers on an upright and well branched plant. Flowers last a long time both on the plant and as cut flowers. Its dark green, semi-glossy foliage has shown exceptional disease resistance in national, outside testing. ‘SAVapam’ is hardy as least to zone 5 and heat tolerant at least to zone 9.

Abstract: ‘Cameo Bright Scarlet’ is a new variety of impatiens that exhibits full, double scarlet colored flowers that face upward.

Abstract: A new variety of Azalea plant found as a seedling in a planned cross between the female hybrid Azalea ‘EMBERS’ and the male hybrid Azalea ‘September Morn’ is disclosed. The new variety possesses a unique blooming time and is very cold hardy. It is small, compact, dense and low-growing Azalea with attractive, single red flowers.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleja named ‘MORNING MIST’ that is characterized by hardiness, compact habit, intensely silver leaves, and white flowers. In combination these traits set ‘MORNING MIST’ apart from all other existing varieties of Buddleja known to the inventor.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Papaver plant named ‘Scarlet O'Hara’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; and large flowers with scarlet red-colored petals.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavender plant named ‘Cocwob’characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy plant form; early flowering habit; and dark purple-colored flowers with white-colored terminal flower bracts.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Margarita’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; and red purple and white bi-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pachystegia insignis plant is provided that displays in profusion attractive sterile composite flowers having pure white ray florets and yellow disc florets. The overall growth habit is bushy. Dense greyed-green foliage is formed. The new cultivar is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the gardens where the climate is moderate. Alternatively, the cultivar can be grown in pots or other containers indoors.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Papaver plant named ‘Sunset’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; and large flowers with orange red to red-colored petals.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pitcairnia plant named ‘Red Dragon’, characterized by its upright plant habit with outwardly arching leaves; mostly straight scapes with long and upright inflorescences with numerous flowers; conspicuous bright red-colored flower bracts; and long-lasting inflorescences.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Delphinium plant named ‘Barthirty’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; and double dark violet blue-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘Balwinorg’ characterized by its orange-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright and spreading growth habit.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Papaver plant named ‘Firefly’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; and large flowers with bright red-colored petals.

Abstract: A conductive film made of Al or alloy containing Al as a main component is formed on an underlying substrate. An upper conductive film is disposed on the conductive film. A first opening is formed through the upper conductive film. An insulating film is disposed on the upper conductive film A second opening is formed through the insulating film. An inner wall of the second opening is retreated from an inner wall of the first opening. An ITO film is formed covering a partial upper surface of the insulating film and inner surfaces of the first and second openings, and contacting a partial upper surface of the upper conductive film at a region inside of the second opening. Good electrical contact between an Al or Al alloy film and an ITO film can be established and productivity can be improved.

Abstract: A low profile inductive component in accordance with the disclosure set forth here comprises a low profile body having spread apart soldering pads for electrically and mechanically attaching the structure to a printed circuit board and defining an aperture between the pads. A magnetic core is disposed in the aperture. A wire is wound around the core having a first and second end connected to the pads. One end of the core is disposed in the aperture of the low profile body and its other end, which is larger than the aperture, is spaced from the body by spacers extending from the body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting variable length messages on a network in fixed length slots including the provision of a source identifier field in the header of each slot, the source identifier field including a code which is uniquely associated with the message to be transmitted. The fixed length slots are then transmitted on the network and reassembly of the slots by a reassembly machine is controlled in accordance with the identifier codes in the slot.

Abstract: A new predictive coding is used to increase the temporal frame rate and coding efficiency without introducing excessive delay. Currently the motion vector for the blocks in the bi-directionally predicted frame is derived from the motion vector of the corresponding block in the forward predicted frame using a linear motion model. This however is not effective when the motion in the image sequence is not linear. The efficiency of this method can be further improved if a non-linear motion model is used. In this model a delta motion vector is added to or subtracted from the derived forward and backward motion vector, respectively. The encoder performs an additional search to determine if there is a need for the delta motion vector. The presence of this delta motion vector in the transmitted bitstream is signalled to the decoder which then takes the appropriate action to make use of the delta motion vector to derive the effective forward and backward motion vectors for the bi-directionally predicted block.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel radioactive compositions which are particularly suited for treating solid mass tumors via catheter delivery.

Abstract: A biological fluid collection container comprising a cup member, a lid assembly removably mounted to the cup member comprising a housing with a downwardly extending cylindrical skirt, a luer lock with a throughgoing bore extending from one side of the lid housing. A hollow tube extends from the other side of the lid housing adjacent the luer lock and is axially aligned with the throughgoing bore of the luer lock. The hollow tube is provided with a plurality of throughgoing holes leading into its lumen along its surface to provide for a sampling along various liquid level layers of the biological fluid specimen collected in the cup member so that when the biological fluid specimen is removed from the cup member a representative sampling is obtained.

Abstract: Remote file transfer applications often involve a situation where a receiving computer (22) contains a reference file (48) that may be similar, or perhaps even identical to, a source file (46) to be transmitted by a sending computer (20). Disclosed is a file transfer method that identifies and isolates the differences between the two files, and transmits only those differences to the receiving computer. The method divides the data in the reference file into a plurality of blocks and associates each block of data with a key value. The key values are then sent to the sending computer in the form of an array. At the sending computer, a block of data at the source file is identified, its key value computed, and the key value is then compared to the keys in the array. If a match is found, an indication of such is sent to the receiving computer. Otherwise, a byte of data from the data block is sent to the receiving computer, and a subsequent block of data is identified and analyzed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protective outerwear for covering a body portion. The protective outerwear has an inside surface and an outside surface, with at least the outside surface including thereupon an ink jet printed low surface tension liquid blocking material in a continuous unbroken band, region, or combination of such, for blocking the wicking of liquid that is contained on the outside surface of the outerwear.

Abstract: A head stabilizing system is provided. The head stabilizing system is intended to minimize loads on the head and the neck, some of which may be injurious or even fatal, by generating a reaction force that substantially opposes a force acting on the head and generated by rapid deceleration of a vehicle or a crash impact. The head stabilizing system includes a helmet, a connection structure, and at least one resisting member. The resisting member generates a reaction force that opposes the crash impact force, yielding a reduced net force on the head. This reaction force can be generated as a function of position, velocity or acceleration. The resisting member may include a tether, a dashpot, or a dashpot containing a controllable rheological fluid. The viscosity of the controllable rheological fluid can be automatically adjusted in response to changes in status of a vehicle or it's occupant.