Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Verbena plant having a decumbent growth habit. The Verbena plant has abundant branching, the whole plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are formed in profusion in a spike and the petals display a yellowish white color. The blooming period is from April to November, and the flowering duration is long. The plant exhibits high tolerance to heat and high resistance to rain, pests and disease, particularly powdery mildew.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Verbena plant having a decumbent and compact growth habit. The Verbena plant has abundant branching, the whole plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are formed in profusion in a spike and the petals display a strong purple color. The blooming period is from April to November, and the flowering duration is long. The plant exhibits high tolerance to heat, high resistance to rain, pests and disease, particularly powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant named ‘CFPC Annette’ having large light pink flowers in a spray-type blooming habit.

Abstract: A new variety of clematis plant named ‘Carnival’. The variety is characterized by its unique color combination, having a medium lavender blue tepal with a dark lavender bar. The bright yellow stamens further distinguish the flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Ingrepu’ characterised by its large pink flowers with small red eye, early flowering, dark foliage, ball shaped growth habit with good basal branching, strong growing and good outdoor vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pactal’, characterized by its upright, rounded and compact plant habit; freely basal branching and flowering habit; leaves without a zonation pattern; red purple-colored flowers with more intense red purple-colored blotches; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Robpatgra’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; uniformly mounded plant form; freely branching habit; long internodes; open plant habit; freely and continuously flowering habit; flowers that are light purple in color; and purple-colored fruits.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yosherry’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences with elongated oblong-shaped ray florets; dark bronze-colored ray florets; and natural season flowering in early October in the Northern Hemisphere.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant named ‘Carafe Yochablis’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching and vigorous growth habit; early flowering habit; large white single flowers blushed with pink towards the center and occasionally towards the margins; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct zonal geranium plant with red colored flowers above medium green foliage. The plant is suitable for planting in small pots.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hybrid Oak named ‘Nadler’ characterized by its very narrow habit of growth, its winter hardiness, and hybrid vigor. Also for its beautiful dark green, mildew-resistant foliage and its ability to withstand wind and ice without breakage.

Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘HJOR048’, characterized by its compact, globular, upright plant habit; very dense and bushy plant form, mainly due to upright stems; large number of long stemmed flowers per plant due to 6 to 9 cm in length yellow-green peduncles, with gray-brown mottling towards base; striking color combinations of light red (pink) bracts (when opening RHS 36C, RHS 54A when fully opened) and staminate cyathia with yellow glands (RHS 9A) to green-yellow glands (RHS 1C) during development; and large, obovate, leaves (yellow-green, RHS 144A when young and green, RHS 137A when mature).

Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant named ‘Chiffon Breeze’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading, uniform, dense and symmetrical plant habit that is appropriate for container production; glossy and dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; light yellow-colored flowers with white centers; good resistance to flower bud abscission during shipping; and tolerance to pathogens common to Hibiscus grown under Florida production conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant named ‘Baja Breeze’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading, uniform, dense and symmetrical plant habit that is appropriate for container production; glossy and dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; red-colored flowers with dark red-colored centers; good resistance to flower bud abscission during shipping; and tolerance to pathogens common to Hibiscus grown under Florida production conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant named ‘YOHIB 2136’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading, uniform, dense and symmetrical plant habit that is appropriate for container production; glossy, palmately-lobed and dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; white and pink bi-colored flowers with dark red-colored centers; good resistance to flower bud abscission during shipping; and tolerance to pathogens common to Hibiscus grown under Florida production conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Papaver plant named ‘Pink Pearl’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; single flowers with light red-colored petals; and strong peduncles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Papaver plant named ‘Miss Piggy’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; semi-double flowers with fringed and light pink-colored petals; and strong peduncles.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Elaeocarpus plant named ‘Monproud’, characterized by its upright, columnar and compact plant habit; relatively slow growth rate; short internodes and relatively small leaves; dense and bushy plant form; and elliptically-shaped, undulate and twisting leaves that are initially bronzed green in color becoming dark green with development.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Monike’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; uniformly mounded plant form; freely branching habit and short internodes; dense and bushy form; freely and continuously flowering habit; and flowers that are initially yellow and become orange and eventually red purple in color with development.

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens cultivar particularly distinguished by its high blooming temperature and large white with pink blush flowers is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Don Ramon’, characterized by its upright and freely branching plant habit; dark green-colored leaves; red purple-colored double flowers with multiple petals per flower; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelkuriho’, characterized by its outwardly spreading, trailing and decumbent plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; white-colored flowers; and good weather tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Sunbelrichipi’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; red purple-colored flowers; and good weather tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Asiatic Hybrid Lily plant named ‘Tiny Sensation’ characterized by its small to medium plant size; vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; yellow and dark red bi-colored tepals that are slightly recurved; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Asiatic Hybrid Lily plant named ‘Tiny Invader’ characterized by its small to medium plant size; vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; orange-colored tepals with purple-colored random spots that are slightly recurved; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Asiatic Hybrid Lily plant named ‘Tiny Icon’ characterized by its small to medium plant size; vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; dark pink-colored tepals that are slightly recurved; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Asiatic Hybrid Lily plant named ‘Tiny Diary’ characterized by its small to medium plant size; vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; orange-colored tepals that are slightly recurved; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Asiatic Hybrid Lily plant named ‘Tiny Snowflake’ characterized by its small to medium plant size; vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; white-colored tepals that are slightly recurved; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Juniper plant named ‘Monsan’, characterized by its compact, low growing, outwardly spreading, recumbent and rounded plant habit; lacy and graceful leaves that are initially yellow and become yellow green in color with development; and tolerance to low temperatures.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant named ‘YOHIB 2362’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading, uniform, dense and symmetrical plant habit that is appropriate for container production; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; large bright yellow-colored flowers with dark red-colored centers; good resistance to flower bud abscission during shipping; and tolerance to pathogens common to Hibiscus grown under Florida production conditions.

Abstract: A new distinct pear variety is described. This interspecific variety results from crossing varieties, ‘Nijisseiki’ (Pyrus pyrifolia Nakai) (not patented) and ‘Max Red Bartlett’ (Pyrus communis) (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 741). The new variety has been named ‘Prem1P’ and was selected because of its crisp texture and strong ‘Barlett’ type flavor. The fruit of this new variety is characterized by its round to high round fruit shape which has 50-70% red blush coverage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Balucimyel’ characterized by its medium yellow-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and compact, upright and mounded growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Xerochrysum plant named ‘Ohdrejumwhi’ characterized by its white-colored involucral bracts and yellow-orange-colored disc florets, dark green-colored foliage, good basal branching character, and upright growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Lavang 200’, characterized by its vibrant deep blue colored flowers and its heat resistance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Petspebl’ characterized by its trailing, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit, freely branching habit, freely flowering habit, single flowers that have several shades of blue color in the flower with a light throat with dark venation, and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Lavang 221’, characterized by its white colored flowers and its heat resistance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Balwildared’ characterized by its dark red-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, good basal branching character, and vigorous, spreading growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Asiatic Hybrid Lily plant named ‘Tiny Toes’ characterized by its small to medium plant size; vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; light red-colored tepals that are slightly recurved; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A pet toy product for holding one or more animal treats has a body member having an outer surface with one or more recesses for removably holding one or more animal treats. The recesses may be of varying depth so that the treats in the deeper recesses are more difficult for the animal to extract then are the treats in the shallower recesses. The recesses may be circular, triangular, irregular, in the form of a groove or any other suitable configuration. The outer surface of the toy may be raised to accommodate the recesses or the recesses may extend into the surface. The pet toy may have recesses forming openings which extend through the pet toy product for receiving treats. With the structure recited, the pet owner can replenish the treats as often as necessary to maintain the pet's interest in the toy. Different treats can be provided with different nutritional values and tastes.

Abstract: An animal coat and method of making the coat for protection and insulation of domestic and undomestic animals. The coat includes a first and second lateral strap positioned behind the animal front legs which pass under the animal chest and engage one another in an overlapping fashion. The coat further includes a chest strap passing between the front legs for overlapping engagement with the lateral straps to easily secure and remove the coat from the animal.

Abstract: A freestanding portable lamp package for product display that can be placed on a store shelf or the like. The package is freestanding and protects the product contained therein from damage during shipment and display and prevents the need for an individual to remove the product from such packaging and disturb the contents within, while displaying the product to the public. The package utilizes a minimum of packaging materials. The package features a handle on the back side to make it easy for the customer to carry the product and package.

Abstract: Some of the blind holes (6) between indentations (4) of a heating surface (3) contain lifting elements (7) which, after opening of a cover, release a microtitre plate (13) from the heating surface (3) and raise said microtitre plate about 2 to 3 mm, so that it can be removed without application of force. Each lifting element (7) consists of a coil spring (8) and a contact pin (9) made of, for example, PEEK which is inserted into said coil spring and presses with a round flat abutting surface (12) against the lower surface of the microtitre plate (13). The spring constant of the lifting element (7) is about 6 N/mm.

Abstract: A nail guide mechanism, suitable for use with a wide variety of nail guns, having a mounting bracket to permit ready attachment and/or removal in the field. The guide mechanism, when mounted, is oriented about the channel defined by the nose of the nail gun. The guide mechanism includes a partially pre-compressed spring that induces a bias on a pivoting arm such that the arm is caused to protrude at least partially into the channel. The arm is thus positioned to continuously exert a force on the nails as they are driven down the channel past the arm. Because the spring is only partially pre-compressed, the positioning of the arm is responsive to changes in conditions inside the channel, such as when the head of a nail passes by the arm. The force exerted by the arm, under the influence of the spring, acts substantially along the radial axis of the nail, and is exerted on the nail during at least a portion of the time that the nail is being impelled by the driving mechanism of the nail gun.

Abstract: A method for tracking control of a head unit with respect to data tracks on a magnetic tape determines a first tracking signal and a second tracking signal from control tracks recorded on the tape. The data tracks are divided into successive data sections, each of which is subdivided into an initial region and a useful region. A first control track extends over the entire length of the data section. In addition to this, a second control track is provided in the initial region of each data section. A first tracking signal is generated from the first control track and a second tracking signal is generated from the first and second control track. A difference signal is generated and stored, which is based on a comparison of the first and second tracking signal. A tracking control signal applied to an actuator adjusting the head unit is generated from the second tracking signal when the second tracking signal is available.

Abstract: A head drum assembly for a tape recorder includes a stationary drum fixed on a main base of a deck and having a through-hole formed in the bottom thereof, and a rotary drum having a magnetic head and rotatably installed on the stationary drum by a rotation shaft. A flexible printed circuit is electrically connected to rotary transformers respectively installed in the rotary drum and the stationary drum, for transmitting an information signal read by the magnetic head to a main printed circuit board (PCB). A first connector is coupled to an end of the flexible printed circuit for electrically connecting the flexible printed circuit to the main PCB. The flexible printed circuit is drawn out directly downward via the through-hole so that the first connector is electrically connected to a second connector mounted to the main PCB.

Abstract: Improved fan grill/guard construction for fans for supplying air, where the fan has a front grill with an outer ring which wraps around and is dimensionally structured to improve airflow and to diffuse the air over a wide area.

Abstract: The present invention provides labeled synthetic libraries of random oligomers and methods and apparatus for generating labeled synthetic oligomer libraries. Each member of such a library is labeled with a unique identifier tag that specifies the structure or sequence of the oligomer. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the identifier tag is a microchip that is pre-encoded or encodable with information that is related back to a detector when the identifier tag is pulsed with electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: An outboard jet drive boat apparatus has a boat hull (11) having a transom (12) and having a removably attached outboard jet drive (10) attached to the transom (12). The outboard jet drive (10) includes a housing (13) sealed against the intrusion of water and has an engine mounting platform (14) therein having an engine (16) mounted thereon on flexible engine mounts (15). The housing (13) has a sealable entrance through the top thereof and is removably attached to the transom of the hull (11). A jet drive unit (17) is attached in the housing (13) below the engine supporting platform (14) and extending generally parallel to the engine (16) and extending from the front of the housing (13) out the rear of the housing. The jet drive unit (17) is operatively attached to the overhead engine (16) through a clutch mechanism.

Abstract: A method of improving DNA repair and reducing DNA damage and for reducing mutation frequency in skin for the purpose of reducing consequences of exposure to solar or ultraviolet radiation is disclosed. The methods comprise administering to the skin a composition containing deoxyribonucleosides in concentrations sufficient to enhance DNA repair or reduce mutation frequency in a vehicle capable of delivering effective amounts of deoxyribonucleosides to the necessary skin cells.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition for attenuating neovascularization and treating malignancies, including a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound having a formula: wherein: R1 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, nitro, benzo, lower alkyl, phenyl and lower alkoxy; R2 is a member of the group consisting of hydroxy, acetoxy, and lower alkoxy, and R3 is a member of the group consisting of hydrogen and lower alkenoxy carbonyl; as active ingredient therein, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.