Abstract: The invention is a data-handling architecture that exploits the technical advantages offered by object-oriented techniques, classes, data containers, component software, object frameworks, containerization, design patterns, and a central runtime data repository. The architecture is based on the Common Object DataBase (CODB), frameworks, components, objects, information streams, and containers. The software exploits the Extensible Markup Language (XML), employs software gauges, and uses intelligent agents to aid in assembly, diagnosis, evaluation, composition, and re-configuration of a DATE-based application. The architecture of the present invention is defined by highly-modular components where interdependencies are well-defined and minimized. Components define the major aspects of the inventive architecture, objects are used to flesh out the specification, design, and implementation of the components.

Abstract: A method of dynamically hooking runtime processes without interrupting the flow of execution includes: suspending a thread; hooking a function comprising modifying code of the function; and determining whether the thread was executing the modified code when the thread was suspended. If the thread was not executing the modified code, the thread is resumed. If the thread was executing the modified code, the context of the thread is changed to redirect the thread to a saved copy of the original prologue. In this manner, unpredictable behavior of the thread is avoided.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Raphiolepis×delacourii found as an openly pollinated seedling of Raphiolepis×delacourii ‘Georgia Charm’ U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,982. The new variety is unique with its dense, mounding growth habit, resistance to Entomosporium leaf spot, increased cold hardiness, and abundance of late blooming white flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct K. blossfeldiana×K. laciniata interspecific hybrid plant named ‘AFRICAN PEARL’ characterized by a large number of petals per flower resulting in the double-type or multi-petalled trait; large petal size resulting in a large flowers; the hastate and dissected young and mature leaves; the different yellow-orange colors of petals; and the large number of flowers on each plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Schlumbergera plant named ‘THOR-KIRI’ particularly characterized by large upright to vertical flowers; freely flowering white, light-purple and red-purple colored flowers; large quantity of flowers per plant; and slow growth rate and freely branching growth habit.

Abstract: A new miniature rose plant which has abundant, white flowers and attractive foliage. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for year-round production in commercial glasshouses. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Ipomoea batatas called ‘Stokes purple’ is shown and described. The plant is a prostrate vine, producing several branching vines off the main vine with tri-lobed leaves. The ‘Stokes purple’ plant is distinguished by its storage root, which has purple flesh and purple skin.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Golden Delicious’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely branching habit; yellow green-colored foliage; and numerous large red-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Inuprasp’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; early and continuous flowering habit; numerous large red purple-colored flowers; and long flowering period.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘Gala White’, characterized by its long-lasting white colored flower bracts and dark green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct K. blossfeldiana×K. laciniata. interspecific hybrid plant named ‘JODIE’ characterized by a large number of petals per flower resulting in a double-type or multi-petalled trait; the large size of petals resulting in a large flower; a unique soft pink color with a touch of yellow; and a large number of flowers per plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘KLEI 04074’, characterized by its compact and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; dark green-colored foliage; and large bright pink-colored flowers with red purple-colored centers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Diascia plant named ‘Divoro,’ particularly distinguished by its lilac flowers, very compact plant and upright habit that becomes later trailing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of blackberry plant named ‘Driscoll Thornless Sleeping Beauty.’ The new cultivar is distinguished from other blackberry cultivars by its early season crop, large fruit size and thornless canes. ‘Driscoll Thornless Sleeping Beauty’ produces fruit with improved quality and shipping characteristics. The new cultivar is distinguished from its parent by having thornless canes.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of mushroom, named Hokuto NT-100, is described, which mushroom has the following characteristics: large cap, thick meat, nice consistency, nice taste, uniform growth when cultivated in a facility, and suitable for bottle cultivation. The variety of mushroom named Hokuto NT-100 was developed from mushrooms related to Hokuto MY-95 and Hokuto MY-75, which are registered varieties of a Japanese corporation and a wild variety found in Aomori Prefecture of Japan.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of raspberry (i.e., Rubus idaeus L.) is provided. The cultivar has an early harvest season and forms large, medium colored, long conic, very good flavored fruit. Based on trials on root rot infested soil, the cultivar appears to exhibit good levels of tolerance to root rot.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rubus idaeus L. plant is provided that is the product of a controlled breeding program. The new Raspberry plant abundantly forms attractive conical-shaped Cardinal Red fruit which commonly is lighter in coloration than that of the ‘Joan J’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). The fruit commonly starts to ripen approximately four weeks later than that of the ‘Joan J’ cultivar in Southern England. Also, the mature fruit is firmer than that of the ‘Joan J’ cultivar, and is well suited for consumption as high grade fresh fruit.

Abstract: A new Penstemon plant particularly distinguished by large red-purple flowers with white throats, large inflorescences, early flowering, medium to grass-green foliage with lanceolate leaves, vigorous growth, and an upright, robust and relatively compact plant habit with steady stems is disclosed.

Abstract: A new Penstemon plant particularly distinguished by brilliant red and white flowers, medium size inflorescences, early flowering, medium-green foliage with narrow lanceolate leaves, medium vigorous growth, and an upright plant habit that is well-branched with steady and sturdy stems is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zalsachap’, characterized by its erect and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; intense red purple and yellow-colored flowers; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Grülo 04’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading to cascading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; and light blue-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zaprifabi’, characterized by its compact and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; variegated dark green-colored foliage with white-colored margins; pale yellow-colored flowers; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zalsapaz’, characterized by its erect and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; intense purple and pink-colored flowers; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zalsatai’, characterized by its erect and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; white-colored flowers with yellow and pink-colored throats; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Alstroemeria plant named ‘Zalsalix’, characterized by its erect and strong flowering stems; vigorous growth habit; white and purple-colored flowers; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new petunia plant particularly distinguished by medium to large, light bluish-violet flowers with dark throats and distinct dark veins, medium to deep-green foliage with wide leaves, a medium, round, bushy, moderately tight plant habit with moderately vigorous growth, an initially upright and spreading to later prostrate or trailing plant habit with an early and continuous flowering response, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Torenia plant named ‘Danmoon15’ particularly characterized by plenty of delicate, funnel form, cup-shaped flowers with petals in shades of violet and purple-violet with a yellow blotch on lower petal; cascading bush, which maintains a compact, rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; densely branched plant, gracefully cascading from hanging baskets; early flowering response and stays in full bloom in moderate climate; suitable as an annual for hanging pots outdoors under partial shade; and good weather tolerance with a preferred temperature range of 15° C. to 25° C.

Abstract: A non-vibrating capacitance probe for use as a non-contact sensor for tribological wear on a component. The device detects surface charge through temporal variation in the work function of a material. A reference electrode senses changing contact potential difference over the component surface, owing to compositional variation on the surface. Temporal variation in the contact potential difference induces a current through an electrical connection. This current is amplified and converted to a voltage signal by an electronic circuit with an operational amplifier.

Abstract: Inorganic resin compositions comprising, in combination, an aqueous solution of metal phosphate, an oxy-boron compound, a wollastonite compound and other optional additives, inorganic composite articles and products reinforced by fillers and fibers including glass fibers obtained from these compositions and processes for preparing said products.

Abstract: This invention can make a valve compact in function and improve using efficiency of a compressed gas and make an air gun compact. To achieve this object, an air gun is constructed by a hit pin arranged in a cylinder portion, a valve body arranged within a hollow portion of the cylinder portion and having a bullet supplying nozzle chamber and a valve pin chamber, a gas inlet port opened to a sleeve-shaped circumferential face of the valve pin chamber, a bullet supplying nozzle arranged within the bullet supplying nozzle chamber, and a valve pin arranged within the valve pin chamber. The hit pin is pressed on a muzzle side and the valve pin is slid to the muzzle side so that an airtight state between a valve pin flange portion and a side face of the valve pin chamber on its gun rear end side is released. A compressed gas is supplied to a nozzle chamber side opening and a valve pin chamber side opening from a clearance between the valve pin flange portion and the gun rear end side face of the valve pin chamber.

Abstract: A scintillator panel (2) comprises a radiation-transparent substrate(10), aflat resin film (12) formed on the substrate (10), a reflecting film (14) formed on the flat resin film (12), a deliquescent scintillator (16) formed on the reflecting film (14), and a transparent organic film (18) covering the scintillator (16).

Abstract: A PLL circuit comprises a frequency comparator for detecting a phase difference based on a difference in frequencies between a reproduced data pulse and a clock generated by a VCO; a phase comparator for detecting a difference in phases between the reproduced data pulse and the VCO clock; a selector for selectively outputting a signal supplied from the frequency comparator; a first charge pump for increasing/decreasing the output voltage on the basis of the output from the selector; a second charge pump for increasing/decreasing the output voltage on the basis of the output from the phase comparator; a loop filter for eliminating unnecessary components included in a signal obtained by adding the output from the first charge pump and the output from the second charge pump; and a VCO for generating a clock of a frequency corresponding to the output voltage of the loop filter.

Abstract: A method and computer-based printing system enable a user of a computer to send an image file to a host computer and subsequently to a printer for printing while ensuring that the user is able to retrieve the printed document without other individuals having access to the printed document. More particularly, in response to receiving a print request from a user terminal, stores the image data with a unique job number, sends the job number to the terminal computer and this terminal computer displays the job number to the user. The user may then enter the displayed job number and password on an operation unit of any printer selected by the user, and in response, the host computer downloads the stored image data associated with the inputted job number to the selected printer and the selected printer prints the document. Other individuals are prevented from viewing the printed document because only the intended recipient (i.e.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing sector location pulses to a controller of a rotating disk data storage device having a counter clocked in proportion to the disk rotation rate and an accumulator for accumulating times to sectors on the disk. A comparator connected to the counter and the accumulator enables an accumulator clock for repetitive clocking of the accumulator at such times the contents of the accumulator do not exceed the contents of the counter. A sector location pulse generator connected to the comparator generates the controller pulses, when enabled, concurrently with the accumulator clock signals. A master reset generator resets the first counter and the accumulator each time an index location on the disk passes a transducer head used to read and write data to and from the disk and a partial reset generator resets the accumulator each time the transducer head is moved between tracks on the disk.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a support member, a lighting unit mounted on one end of the support member, and a lamp shade mounted on the lighting unit. The lighting unit includes a containment member having a mounting portion mounted on the support member, a flared wall portion extending from a periphery of the mounting portion in a first direction away from the support member, and a partition plate disposed inside the flared wall portion in a second direction transverse to the first direction so as to define a closed accommodating space and an open accommodating space on two sides of the partition plate. The partition plate is formed with a cord hole. A socket member is disposed in the open accommodating space for mounting a light bulb thereon. An insulated conductive cord member has a first end portion connected electrically to the socket member, and a second end portion that extends into the closed accommodating space via the cord hole in the partition plate.

Abstract: There is generated a rhythm corresponding to a designated tempo and meter of a music piece to be recorded. Performance of a musical instrument is started at specific timing according to the generated rhythm, and the musical information resulting from the performance is recorded onto an MD (Mini Disk). The address on the MD read out when the performance of the music piece is started is retrieved as a start address of the music piece. After the recording, the retrieved start address is recorded onto the UTOC (User's-table-of-contents) area of the disk along with the designated tempo and meter. By reading out the start address, tempo and meter to calculate a measure number and start address of a desired measure on the basis of the read out information, display of a measure number being currently reproduced and quick access to the starting point of any desired measure can be achieved.

Abstract: An apparatus matches the configuration of a first station of a local area network to the configuration of the second station of the local area network. The first station detects a protocol advertisement from the second station that indicates a protocol in which the second station is capable of operating. The first station compares the indicated protocol of the second station to a protocol in which the first station is capable of operating. The first station determines, when the result of the comparison is negative, which of the first station and the second station is a higher priority station. The first station advertises, to the second station, a protocol capability of the first station, The first station changes the advertised protocol capability of the first station when it is determined that the first station is the higher priority station.

Abstract: A self-priming centrifugal pump including a supplementary vacuum pump and a float valve. The vacuum pump serves to draw liquid to the pump for priming and the float valve shut of flow to the vacuum pump when liquid reaches a predetermined level to prevent entry of liquid into the vacuum pump. In some embodiments the float valve includes an o-ring valve seal and the vacuum pump includes an oil delivery system to distribute oil from an oil reservoir to improve lubrication.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated cemented carbide cutting tool particularly for turning applications with high toughness demands, of stainless steels of different compositions and microstructures, and of low and medium alloyed non-stainless steels. The cemented carbide is WC-Co based with a composition of 9-12 wt % Co, 0.2-2.0 wt % cubic carbides from elements from group IVa, Va or VIa of the periodic table and balance WC with a grain size of 1.5-2 ?m. The binder phase is W-alloyed with a CW-ratio in the range of 0.77-0.95. The coating includes a multilayered structure of the composition (TixAl1?x,)N in which x varies repeatedly between the two ranges 0.45<x<0.55 and 0.70<x<0.80, adding up to a total thickness of 2-9 ?m.

Abstract: A method for determining the ion channel activity of a substance comprises the steps of (i) expressing the substance as a heterologous protein in a host cell, and (ii) determining changes in permeability of the plasma membrane of the host cell induced by expression of the heterologous protein. A screening method for determining ion channel modulating activity of a test substance is also disclosed.

Abstract: A diagnostic tool is disclosed for accurately and rapidly diagnosing the condition of an ailing organ. Although applicable to numerous organ and organ systems, this application particularly illustrates the concept of conjunctive marker utilization as it relates to diagnosing and distinguishing congestive heart failure. The invention particularly relates to the conjunctive utilization of cardiac Troponin I (cTn-I) and natriuretic peptide, e.g. ANP, pro-ANP, BNP, pro-BNP and CNP as a retrospective tool for diagnosing the underlying mechanism of heart failure and as a prospective analytical device for monitoring disease progression and efficacy of therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A gaming device of the type wherein a play generates one of multiple possible outcomes having reverse payout information. The gaming device comprises a memory device containing a first set of data correlating possible outcomes to a first set of payouts and a second set of data correlating possible outcomes to a second set of payouts second set of data correlates a majority of outcomes to positive payouts and the first set of data correlates a majority of outcomes to other than positive payouts. The gaming device also includes a payout selector indicating which of the first set of data and the second set of data the gaming device is to access. In an alternate embodiment, the gaming device includes a memory having only the second set of data.

Abstract: A video game system is described which includes a wireless game controller which stores information about the user of the controller. The controller includes a memory for storing the information. The information is communicated through wireless transmissions to a processor which can operate a video game. The personalized information can include, for example, the user's name, skill level, preferred characters, handicaps, limitations, and/or historical game scores. The game controllers can include a wireless receiver for receiving communications from the processor to update information stored in the controller. Several different communication operations and protocols are described, including storing a user identification code in the controller with corresponding detailed information stored in the processor, or storing detailed information in the hand held controller and down loading the information to the processor.

Abstract: To replace compositions based on CFCs or CFHCs in applications for cleaning or drying solid surfaces (in particular defluxing), the invention proposes azeotropic or quasi-azeotropic compositions based on 1,1,1,2,3,4,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane, 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane and, optionally, methanol.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula of which, in exemplary compounds, the thienyl group is attached via the 2-position and; (a) A is 3?-(6?, 7?-epoxy)-tropanyl methobromide and R1 is 2-thienyl; (b) A is 3?-(6, 7dehydro)-tropanyl methobromide and R1 is 2-thienyl; (c) A is 3?-tropanyl methobromide and R1 is 2-thienyl; and, (d) A is 3?-(N-isopropyl)-nortropanyl methobromide and R1 is cyclopentyl. There are anticholinergics. Administered by inhalation, they are useful for the treatment of chronic obstructive bronchitis or slight to moderately severe asthma. Administered by the intravenous or oral routes, they are useful for the treatment of vagally induced sinus bradycardia.

Abstract: Illustrated is the preparation and expression of manufactured genes capable of directing synthesis of human immune and leukocyte interferons and of other biologically active proteinaceous products, which products differ from naturally-occurring forms in terms of the identity and/or relative position of one or more amino acids, and in terms of one or more biological and pharmacological properties but which substantially retain other such properties.

Abstract: An apparatus in a display system for setting an ID password includes a microprocessor, an input device and an output device. The input device incorporates an array of user manipulated keys so as to allow a user to input an ID code to the microprocessor. The microprocessor includes a program for comparing an inputted ID code with preset ID data stored in a memory to determine consistency therebetween. The microprocessor further includes a program for displaying information visually to a user and so as to allow only an authorized user to use the display thereby protecting private confidential information from misuse. A method for implementing the ID password system includes generally the steps of inputting an ID code via an input device, comparing an inputted ID code with a preset data stored in a memory and thereby controlling the display. As a result, a display employing an embodiment of the present invention may be used by an authorized user only.

Abstract: A disposable towel includes at least one generally rectangular sheet having multiple lines of weakness arranged such that the towel may be selectively converted into a bib and a forearm protector. The towel includes first, second, third, and fourth lines of weakness that may be torn to separate the portions. Multiple sheets may be connected in a roll whereby each sheet may be removed as needed or multiple sheets may be removed while connected together if a longer bib length is desired. The lines of weakness are arranged such that a two-sheet combination may be changed into a single bib and forearm protector or into a pair of forearm protectors. The sheets include strategically positioned fasteners for coupling the bib and forearm protector portions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tumble dryable item of apparel, in particular a suit jacket, comprising a plurality of inner surface and outer surface garment sections, wherein at least one of the outer surface garment sections includes natural fiber and at least one of the inner surface garment sections includes synthetic fiber and has shape memory, and at least one synthetic interface tape between an inner surface garment section and an outer surface garment sections, wherein the synthetic interface tape is fixed on a location of the jacket such that the jacket substantially retains its shape through a tumble dry cycle.