Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant named ‘CFPC Aztec’ having large distinctive light orange flowers with occasional pink pencil marks along the petals and on the tips of the petals.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ×Heucherella plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by its distinctive soft yellow to lime green foliage with speckles of maroon along the veins and distinctive lobing.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Persicaria plant named ‘Blackfield’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; dark red-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new variety of sugarcane, identified as ‘L97-128’, is disclosed having superior sugarcane rust disease resistance, and high sugar/sucrose content and cane yield characteristics.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of plum tree “Prunus salicina” and which has been denominated as “Constanza,” and which further produces an attractively colored plum which is mature for harvesting and shipment about March 20th to April 10th under the ecological conditions prevailing in the Maipo Valley, near Santiago, Chile.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hibiscus plant named ‘Carafe Yobordeaux’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching and moderately vigorous growth habit; early flowering habit; large red purple-colored flowers; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Purpleicious’, characterized by its upright, compact and sturdy plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; long flower racemes; freely flowering habit; and purple violet-colored flowers.

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

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

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

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hosta named ‘Forest Fire’, a sport of Hosta ‘Sagae’, that is characterized by its variegated foliage having cordate-shaped leaves with glaucous green centers and margins that emerge yellow-green and turn creamy white as the leaf matures. A combination of new leaves and mature leaves results in a two-toned effect. The margins of ‘Forest Fire’ comprise about one fourth of the leaf area. ‘Forest Fire’ is a medium-large sized Hosta with an upright, mounded habit, and pale lavender flowers that are held above the foliage in mid summer.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurfgigabu’, characterized by its outwardly spreading, mounded and decumbent plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; large purple violet-colored flowers; long flowering period; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A distinct female cultivar of Salix purpurea×Salix miyabeana named ‘Millbrook’, characterized by rapid stem growth producing 9% more woody biomass than one of its parents (‘SX64’) and 2% more biomass than a current production cultivar (‘SV1’). ‘Millbrook’ produced greater than 2-fold more stem biomass than two other current production cultivars, ‘SX67’ and ‘SX61’. ‘Millbrook’ can be planted from dormant stem cuttings, produces multiple stems after coppice, and the stem biomass can be harvested when the plant is dormant. In the spring following harvest, the plant will re-sprout very vigorously, producing new stems that can be harvested after two to four years of growth. This harvest cycle can be repeated several times. The stem biomass can be chipped and burned as a source of renewable energy, generating heat and/or electricity. ‘Millbrook’ displays a low incidence of rust disease.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Balazcoral’ characterized by its light salmon-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, good basal branching, and moderately vigorous, semi-trailing growth habit.

Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘HJOR045’, characterized by its compact plant habit; very dense and bushy plant form, mainly due to upright stems; large number of long stemmed flowers per plant due to 9 to 14 cm in length reddish peduncles; colored bracts of red, RHS 54B, with an apical margin spot of RHS 138B, green; and large, oblanceolate, yellow-green leaves with reddish-purple margins and abaxial side.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Applause White’, characterized by its compact, mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit with flowers polished above the foliage; large white-colored flowers; and tolerance to full sun conditions and low and high temperatures.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Fairytale’, characterized by its upright, compact and sturdy plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; long flower racemes; freely flowering habit; and light purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Twilight’, characterized by its upright and columnar plant habit; freely branching growth habit; large inflorescences with red purple-colored ray florets and dark purple-tipped receptacle spines; relatively early flowering habit; fragrant inflorescences; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Matthew Saul’, characterized by its upright and columnar plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; inflorescences with golden yellow-colored ray florets and orange-colored receptacle spines; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Yucca plant named ‘WALBRISTAR’ whose leaves are characterized by broader and deeper yellow margins than all other existing varieties of Yucca known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Summer Frost’, characterized by its Upright and somewhat outwardly spreading growth habit; green and yellow green variegated leaves; and lacecap type inflorescences with light purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A Chinese Elm tree named ‘BSNUPF’ having tight upright narrow growth, tight branches, and ornamental bark that exfoliates in patches to provide patch marks of different colors.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Geranium wallichianum, ‘Pink Penny’, characterized by its abundant, large pink flowers, its long blooming season, its marbled green foliage, and its spreading growth habit with good performance as a groundcover.

Abstract: A new poinsettia plant particularly distinguished by relatively short, deep-red bracts with curled margins forming a rosette-like inflorescence, deep-green foliage with ovate leaves and weak lobes, upright directed branches and a mid-season flowering response is disclosed.

Abstract: A new Poinsettia plant particularly distinguished by medium size, overlapping, cream-white bracts with flat, rosette-like inflorescences, uniform deep green foliage, ovate leaves with nearly no lobes, a medium flowering response and a compact to medium size, round plant habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Evan Saul’, characterized by its upright and columnar plant habit; vigorous and freely branching growth habit; inflorescences with orange-colored ray florets and dark purple-colored receptacle spines; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Lemon Daddy’, characterized by its compact and mounded growth habit; large and thick yellow green-colored leaves; and large inflorescences with light pink-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Balucwite’ characterized by its white-colored flowers having a yellow center, dark green-colored foliage, and very compact, upright and mounded growth habit.

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

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens cultivar particularly distinguished by its high blooming temperature and large bright orange flowers is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hebe plant named ‘Turkish Delight’ that is characterized by burgundy colored leaves, a compact growth habit and free branching.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Photinia plant named ‘Parred’ characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; grey-purple stems; leaves that are grey-red when developing and green when fully expanded; and undulating leaves with serrulate margins.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Leucothoe named ‘CURLY RED’ that is characterized by curled growth of the foliage which in its spring season of new growth exhibits burgundy red coloration which turns purple in summer and turns dark green as the plant matures. This trait sets ‘CURLY RED’ apart from all other existing varieties of Leucothoe known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named ‘Baldesimred’ characterized by its semi-double medium red-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage with a faint, slightly darker green-colored zone, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit.

Abstract: An apparatus for use on comprising a vehicle adapted to move across a surface and responsive to an operator. A head assembly connected to a support on the vehicle is adapted to carry a device for engaging the surface. An actuator on the vehicle raises and lowers the head assembly support relative to the surface. A position control responsive to operator input indicates a head position of the device relative to the surface or range of head positions of the device head assembly relative to the surface support. The head position or the range of head positions indicates a distance or range of distances, respectively, between the device and the surface. A controller responsive to the position control selectively actuates the actuator or maintain the device head assembly in the head position or within the range of head positions as indicated by the position control.

Abstract: A temporary fastener that fastens two adjacent workpieces. The fastener includes a shank that extends through a hole of the workpieces. Extending from one end of the shank is a conical shaped head. The fastener also contains a pull stem which has a head located adjacent to the blind end of the shank. The stem head is pulled through the shank to expand and tightly fasten the shank to the workpieces. The fastener is removed by drilling through the head and the shank. The diameter of the conical shank head is smaller than the diameter of the drill so that part of the head does not become attached to the drill bit and scratch the workpiece. The conical shape of the head also reduces the volume of fastener material to further reduce the size and amount of chips produced during the drilling process. The tightly engaged shank prevents the fastener from rotating during the drilling operation.

Abstract: A multi-valve well testing system adapted to be disposed downhole in a borehole, includes a plurality of valves and a plurality of well tool control systems connected, respectively, to the plurality of valves and further includes an automatic control mode feature. The well testing system includes a controller board which comprises a microprocessor and a read only memory (ROM). The ROM has encoded therein a set of microcode which, when executed by the microprocessor, causes the various plurality of valves in the well testing system to be opened and closed automatically, without intervention from the operator at the well surface. A kickoff stimulus is required in order to begin execution of the microcode by the microprocessor. This kickoff stimulus could include a sensing, by a pressure transducer, of a predetermined bottom hole pressure, or a sensing, by a strain gauge, of a predetermined set down weight of the well testing system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pipe joint made of resin used for laying pipes in which a high-purity liquid, ultra pure water or the like flow. According to the pipe joint of the present invention, a sealing surface pressure is generated in both axial and radial directions, providing thereby an excellent sealing property for a long period, and facilitate controlling a torque for fastening a pushing ring. The pipe joint made of resin according to the present invention comprises a joint body having a receiving port, a cylindrical portion, an annular groove portion and a stepped surface. An inner ring forcedly inserted by the pushing ring is provided with an outer projection, an inner projection and an annular recessed portion. On at least one portion among axially opposed portions of each surface, an axial sealing portion is disposed. On at least one portion among radially opposed portions of each surface, an radial sealing portion is disposed.

Abstract: This invention provides materials and procedures for the delivery of selected strains of bacteria and/or oxalate-degrading enzymes to the intestinal tracts of persons who are at increased risk for oxalate related disease because they have lost, or have inadequate concentrations of these bacteria. The administration of these bacteria and/or the relevant enzyme removes oxalate from the intestinal tract and thus reduces the amount of oxalate available for absorption and reduces the risk for oxalate related disease.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hybridoma cell line which produces human antibodies capable of binding to the hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBVsAg), as well as antibodies produced by the cell line. Also disclosed are various uses of said antibodies in the prevention and treatment of HBV infection. Peripheral blood lymphocytes obtained from human donors having a high titer of anti HBVsAg antibodies are activated in vitro with pokeweed mitogen and then fused with heteromyeloma cells to generate hybridomas secreting human antibodies having a high affinity and specificity to HBVsAg.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a malleable bone putty and a flowable gel composition for application to a bone defect site to promote new bone growth at the site which comprises a new bone growth inducing compound of demineralized lyophilized allograft bone powder. The bone powder has a particle size ranging from about 100 to about 850 microns and is mixed in a high molecular weight hydrogel carrier, the hydrogel component of the carrier ranging from about 0.3 to 3.0% of the composition and having a molecular weight of about at least 10,000 Daltons. The composition contains about 25% to about 40% bone powder and can be additionally provided with BMP's and a sodium phosphate buffer.

Abstract: A diffusional drug delivery device is described which can provide for stability of the adhesive and system components, elimination of the initial burst of drug and hence irritation, and to provide for delayed onset of therapeutic effect along with delivery of a therapeutic agent at an optimum rate. The therapeutic agent in a first form which is suitable for storage, and the anhydrous activating means are inert when in an anhydrous environment. Moisture activates the system whereby the activating means provides an acidic or basic solution and the first form of the therapeutic agent is converted to a second form which is suitable for absorption through the skin or mucosa.

Abstract: The invention related to method for providing connection security for the transmission between communicating parties in a telecommunication network, the method comprising the steps of: exchanging security parameters between communicating parties, providing connection security for messages based on these security parameters, and transmitting said messages between communicating parties. It is characteristic for the method according to the invention that it further comprises the steps of: reaching agreement between communicating parties on an interval for recalculation of the security parameters, monitoring of the interval for recalculation by the communicating parties, recalculating the security parameters at the agreed interval, and providing connection security for messages based on the latest recalculated security parameters.

Abstract: Novel herbicidal and defoliant substituted aniline derived compounds represented by general structure (I) are described. W, X, Y, Z, and Q are as defined in the disclosure. Also described are the processes for the manufacture of these compounds and agriculturally suitable compositions containing these as active ingredients which are useful as herbicides for general or selective pre-emergent or post-emergent control of undesired plant species and defoliants at very low concentrations of these biologically active compounds.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds having the formula as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters or prodrugs thereof; pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of treating bacterial infections by the administration of such compounds; and processes for the preparation of the compounds.

Abstract: An extended release composition comprising a first composition comprising growth promoters and a second composition comprising growth promoters and a biodegradable polymer is described. A method of increasing weight gain in food animals utilizing the composition, a pharmaceutical dosage form containing the composition and a method of preparing the pharmaceutical dosage form are also described, as are pellets of the composition for implantation in food animals.

Abstract: 1-phenyl-3-dimethylaminopropane compounds corresponding to the formula I a method of preparing them, and the use of these substances as analgesic active ingredients in pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A nursing garment and method enabling women to nurse a baby in public by covering the mothers. Maintains the breastfeeding relationship by allowing breastfeeding to occur anywhere at anytime. Provides a nursing mother a true sense of privacy and modesty, and provides a mother the added security that most nursing garments or blankets do not. The nursing garment is formed by lined lightweight material and is designed to cover the mother's upper torso, partial back and the nursing infant. The curtain is attached around the neck of the mother by a semi-rigid annular hoop. A layer of material lies across the front panel forming a valance or curtain for added privacy. Added inside the nursing curtain is a pocket for the nursing mother to place nursing paraphernalia and attached to the pocket is a small sized sanitary cloth for the nursing infant and mother.

Abstract: A ventilation system for a helmet that allows for ventilation of the interior of a helmet. A ventilation system for the cheek bar portion of a helmet, including a motorcycle helmet. The ventilation system may include ribbed passageways that facilitate airflow along the interior of the helmet, and may include access openings in an intermediate portion that couple the airflow from the ribbed passageways to the area of the helmet in contact with the user.