Abstract: A new Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by medium-sized, bi-colored purple and white, rose-shaped flowers borne well above the foliage, deep-green foliage with ovate leaves, an early flowering response, floriferous throughout the summer, and a medium-sized, round and bushy plant habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new variety of Alnus maritima subsp. oklahomensis plant named ‘September Sun’ that is characterized by fast vertical growth of ?89 cm (35 inches) per year over the first two years after establishment in the landscape and fast canopy volume growth of ?4.8 m3 (170 cubic feet) during the second year after establishment. The strobili (infructescences) of ‘September Sun’ are small (17 mm long and 10.2 mm wide) and slender (length:width ratio=1.7) compared to the average for oklahomensis. In combination, these traits set ‘September Sun’ apart from all other existing varieties of Alnus maritima subsp. oklahomensis known to the inventors.

Abstract: A new cultivar of grandiflora rose, Rosa ‘BAIcent’, characterized by its clusters of double, high-centered blossoms on long, straight stems with apricot to pale yellow flowers that turn creamy white. Abundant flowers are present in May and June and recurrently throughout the season over dark green, satiny, bronze tinged foliage that is resistant to rose blackspot and powdery mildew. The new variety is readily propagated on its own roots and hardy in U.S.D.A. Zones 4 to 9.

Abstract: A new miniature rose plant that has abundant, deep pink 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 Clematis plant with a compact growth habit, profuse, violet-blue flowers, and continuous summer flowering. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for cultivation commercial nursery culture. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, dark lavender ray florets, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the last week of August, first week of September.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, bright yellow ray florets, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the first week of September.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, white ray florets with a creamy yellow center, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the first week of September.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Nemesia plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by a semi-trailing and compact habit, big pink and orange flowers, very early flowering and absolutely no seed set.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Sutera plant, substantially as herein illustrated and described, characterized particularly as to novelty by larger white flowers than other Sutera plants, earlier to flower, by thick stems and a growing habit that is compact.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for measuring pressure, temperature and/or flow velocity. It includes a sensor (6) with a sensor support body (13) provided with a diaphragm (15) covering a cavity (14) formed in the support body (13). A pressure sensitive element (41) is mounted on the diaphragm, for recording pressure. Furthermore, a temperature sensitive resistor (42) is mounted in the vicinity of the pressure sensitive resistor and has a known temperature dependence, for recording temperature. It also includes an electrical circuit (43, 44, 45, 46) selectively outputting signals from either of the pressure sensitive element and the temperature sensitive resistor.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the design of optimized far field viewing devices that simultaneously produce bright far field holographic light patterns and achieve good see-through performance to present a well focused scene. A far field transmission hologram recorded on a transparent substrate has regions having high diffraction efficiency juxtaposed with regions having low diffraction efficiency. The high diffraction efficiency regions contribute to production of bright far field holographic light patterns, whereas the low diffraction efficiency regions contribute to see-through performance.

Abstract: An index grating is imprinted in the core of an optical fiber using a specially designed silica glass phase grating mask. The phase mask is held in close proximity to the optical fiber. Laser irradiation of the phase mask with ultraviolet light at normal incidence imprints (photoinduces) into the optical fiber core the interference pattern created by the phase mask.

Abstract: Modulation of the activity of the insulin receptor, enhancement of glucose uptake by cells, and other effects significant in the control and management of diabetes are accomplished using compounds of the formula wherein each A is independently a proton-accepting substituent; each R is independently a noninterfering substituent; n is 0, 1, or 2; and each linker is independently an isostere of —NHCONH— or of —N?N— or of —NHCO—. Compounds in the genus of Formula (1) can also be used for structure activity studies to identify features responsible for the relevant activities.

Abstract: The garment made of stretchable material is adapted for an upper part of a body. The garment has front and back sections and a hem; a front of the hem is provided with a pair of slits, while a back—with a pair of apertures. A lace for fastening the garment to the upper part of the body is used. This lace has a pair of ends and is adapted to encircle a waist and to interact with the pair of slits and apertures. The first and second ends, after exiting from the pair of slits, are manipulated so as to extend downwardly and brought under the crotch area and then up toward the back of the wearer. There, first and second ends are inserted into the pair of apertures, behind lace, then brought forward, stretched and tied together.

Abstract: In a protective garment comprising an outer shell, wherein a reflective, fluorescent, or vision-enhancing strip is sewn to the outer shell on a generally tubular portion of the protective garment so that one end of the reflective, fluorescent, or vision-enhancing strip overlaps and is sewn to an opposite end of the reflective, fluorescent, or vision-enhancing strip, a protective strip, which covers the seam of the reflective, fluorescent, or vision-enhancing strip and which covers the end that overlaps and is sewn to the opposite end of the reflective, fluorescent, or vision-enhancing strip, is sewn to the outer shell and to the reflective, fluorescent, or vision-enhancing strip. The protective strip-is-made from a wear-resistant fabric.

Abstract: An athletic glove for racquet sports in specific for the game of tennis, which includes a elastic straps permanently fixed at one end between the thumb and index finger and non-permanently fixed at the other end to the rear wrist cuff. The glove covers the thumb and index finger, leaving the middle finger, ring finger and little finger uncovered whereby, giving the player tactility in feeling the racquet and not hinder the game, at the same time giving the stability to the wrist of player. The glove extends slightly over the palm and back of the hand and is secured to the hand around the wrist area by a strap of the like.

Abstract: A sports glove comprising a dorsal side and at least one joint protector. The dorsal side provides a plurality of protection sections and the joint protectors positioned between the plurality of protection sections. The joint protector includes a base operatively attached to the dorsal side and a plurality of extended members attached to the base and projecting from the base. The joint protector substantially fills any apertures created in the sports glove by a user of the glove during participation in sports. The extended members of the joint protector deflect independently of the protection sections and can be biased toward the protection sections to substantially fill any apertures between the protection sections.

Abstract: A warming scarf has front and rear panels assembled to create an insulating air pocket when the scarf is worn. The front panel is larger than the rear panel and the excess fabric is gathered and pleated at the scarf's edges to “pouch” the fabric and form the air pocket.

Abstract: A utility holder assembly for securely holding articles such as eyewear and the like, small tools and accessories such as screwdrivers, flash lights, pliers, and the like, and writing utensils such as pencils, pens and the like to the sides of various types and styles of headwear. The utility holder assembly may be mounted on the outside surface or the inside surface of the headwear to accommodate easy insertion of an article for temporary storage. The holder may include a gripping mechanism such as hook and loop fasteners, a ductile layer, or a ductile member, such that the holder may be configured to conform to the shape of the article to more securely retain the article within the holder.

Abstract: A ventilation system for a toilet which functions by drawing air from around the bowl through the original flush holes into the existing overflow-pipe and then into a fan compartment. The fan is activated by manipulating the flush handle upward. Malodorous air is then forced through an exhaust pipe into the sewage line downstream of the gas trap. The fan is deactivated when the flush handle is pressed downward and the toilet is flushed. A water-trap between the fan and the toilet tank prevents the malodorous air from escaping into the tank. The water in the water trap is changed with each flush by redirecting the refill tube into the water trap. This prevents the water in the water trap from becoming stagnant.

Abstract: A portable apparatus for use in lowering and lifting a user into and out of a swimming pool includes a frame with vertical, longitudinally adjustable legs, horizontal support arms extending rearwardly from the upper ends of the legs, and feet extending forward from the lower ends of the legs. The support arms are adapted to rest on the pool deck and the feet are adapted to rest on the pool bottom, with the apparatus being held on position only by the frictional forces of the arms and the feet. The apparatus further includes a hydraulic cylinder moveable between raised and lowered positions, and a chair moved into the pool when the cylinder is moved toward its lowered position and lifted above the pool when the cylinder is in its raised position. The chair can be rotated at least 180° when in the raised position to permit user ingress and egress.

Abstract: A medical bolster for alleviating the effects of poor circulation supports either the legs above the heart or the heart above the extremities to improve blood and lymph fluid flow in a patient. The collapsible bolster has an articulated frame pivotally connected together for adjusting the angle between the base frame member and the support frame member. A brace extends between the base frame and the support frame to fix and secure the frame in a selected position. The brace has a safety stop to prevent injury during collapse and the brace is oriented to vector the forces within the articulated frame.

Abstract: A water meter accessing tool system includes a housing containing a water meter. A cover is mounted on the housing and is positionable over the housing in a closed configuration covering the water meter. The cover has an opening extending therethrough. A rod is attached to and extends away from a first end of the pole. The rod has a distal end positioned distal with respect to the pole. A plate is attached to the distal end. The plate has a first side, a second side, a pair of lateral edges and a free end. The plate has a thickness smaller than a width of the opening and a width greater than the width of the opening. The plate may be extended through the opening to engage the cover and so that the cover may be lifted off of the housing with the pole.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for cleaning contact lenses is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing (110) having first (112) and second (114) housing sections which are joinable to form a chamber for receiving the lens. Each of the housing sections has an operative face (118, 120, 124, 126) facing the chamber formed for receiving the lens. A reactive layer (122) is provided on a portion of each operative face and the operative faces and the reactive layers are dimensioned and arranged whereby the reactive layers come into engagement with respective surfaces of a lens (155) positioned therebetween when the first and second housing sections are joined together. A portion of at least one of the operative faces is recessed relative to the other operative face to define an open volume within the chamber when the first and second housing sections are joined together. The first and second housing sections can be constructed to be in fluid communication when the apparatus is in an opened position.

Abstract: A cleaning head with a cleaning substrate, a cleaning composition and a fitment can used to clean hard surfaces, including toilets, showers, and bathrooms. The fitment can be attached to a cleaning tool. The cleaning face of the cleaning substrate can be in the shape of a polygon. The fitment can be attached to the cleaning substrate by melting the fitment above its softening temperature.

Abstract: A head for use with a toothbrush and method for forming the same, comprising an outer perimeter portion formed of a rigid material. The rigid material is adapted to allow the head to be sonically welded. The head also comprises a tuft field positioned within the outer perimeter portion. The tuft field is formed of a flexible elastomer. The tuft field defines one or more apertures to receive one or more bristle tufts. The head is sonically welded into place in the toothbrush.

Abstract: A scraping tool for cleaning the grill rods making up the surface of a cooking grill having a handle, a rigid shaft extending therefrom and a scraping blade. The blade in a preferred form is comprised of brass and is die cut from a brass plate, having a thickness of about 1/th inch. The handle has a shape and texture to comfortably fit the hand when gripped to perform the cleaning operation requiring short back and forth strokes while bearing down on the tool and grill surface with a moderate amount of force.

Abstract: Vacuum cleaner wand adapter for coupling a vacuum cleaner handle to a wand implement of the vacuum cleaner including a housing defining an inner passage for receiving part of the handle and part of the wand implement, a first locking mechanism arranged on the housing for releasably locking the handle to the housing, and second locking mechanism arranged on the housing for releasably locking the housing to the wand implement. An electrical contact structure is also preferably provided to enable the wand adapter to be electrically connected to existing wand implements and handles.

Abstract: A carrier, such as an autonomous cleaning apparatus, has a self-adjusting wheel assembly that can move vertically, thereby enabling the carrier to readily pass over a surface. The wheel assembly may include microswitch, which activates a control mechanism for the carrier when a wheel assembly is in a predetermined position along its path of vertical movement. Rollers can be located at the bottom of the carrier to function in cooperation with the wheel assemblies so as to facilitate the ability of the carrier to pass over obstacles. This ability may be enhanced by constructing the bottom of the front portion of the carrier so that it is slanted or inclined upwardly in a direction outward from the bottom of the carrier. A driving wheel may be rotatably attached to a wheel support, and which may also support a power source and a transmission.

Abstract: A motor assembly for a vacuum cleaner for providing a user with a quieter environment during a cleaning work, and a vacuum cleaner having the same, is disclosed. The motor assembly includes a motor generating a suction force, an auxiliary filter member disposed on an airflow path connecting the motor to a dust-collecting apparatus for filtering a second time the air discharged from the dust-collecting apparatus, and a motor casing. The motor casing includes a first chamber connected to the dust-collecting apparatus with the auxiliary filter member mounted therein. A second chamber is connected to a discharge opening of the cleaner body and includes the motor mounted therein. A connection path is in fluid communication with the first chamber and the second chamber.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock having a casing (1), a drive (2) and a fixing device (5) for the drive (2). The fixing device (5) has a receiving element (6) for the drive (2) and the drive is fixed in the receiving element (6) by the fixing device (5). The receiving element (6) is configured at least partly in a resilient manner and has a resiliently movable part (8), the receiving element (6) can be placed in a position that fixes or releases the drive (2) in the receiving element (6), preferably by elastic deformation. The fixing device (5) has an actuatable locking device (9). By actuating the locking device (9), it engages with the receiving element (6) and brings the receiving element (6) into a position by which retains the drive (2).

Abstract: The present invention is a hinge assembly for engaging an appliance door to an appliance, such that rotational forces generated by the door as a function of the door position are balanced against a rotation force exerted about an axis of rotation for the door. The hinge assembly may be engaged to an interface using a locking bar to prevent translation of the adapter plate relative to the interface. The hinge assembly may further have a plunger incorporating an ovoid shaped retention pin bore for retaining an elastic element to the plunger.

Abstract: The invention relates to a damping device for parts of furniture which are joined together by means of hinges and which can be pivoted in relation to each other. The housing contains a damping fluid in the cavity thereof and a resistance element which can be displaced relative to the dumping fluid and connected to an actuating element protruding from the housing. During at least one part of the pivoting movement of both pieces of furniture, said actuating element is drivingly connected to the second piece of furniture and transfers the movement distributed to the second piece of furniture to the resistance element. The damping device is arranged in the region of at least one of the hinges which pivotally couples both pieces of furniture, and whereby either the damping housing and/or the actuating element engages with one of the mounting element of the corresponding hinges, at least during the damping process.

Abstract: A deployment hinge for deploying an appendage, including a movable portion affixed to the appendage, and a stationary portion affixed to a stationary body. In a non-deployed state, the movable portion is mechanically engaged with the stationary portion and a mechanical load is transferred between the stationary portion and the movable portion. In a deployed state, the movable portion is mechanically disengaged from the stationary portion, and a mechanical load is prevented from being transferred to the movable portion from the stationary portion.

Abstract: A pivot device has a pivot axle fastened on a cover of a lap top computer, a seat fastened on a chassis of the computer, and a first ring and a second ring respectively mounted around the pivot axle. The second ring and an elastic device are respectively mounted on the seat, and the second ring has two cutouts. Two lugs are respectively defined on the first ring and correspond to the cutouts. A nub is formed on an outer circumference of the first ring so that the nub presses against the elastic device. Hence, the cutouts are mated with the lugs by pushing so that the cover can be raised or lowered to the chassis and can be controlled to prevent colliding with the chassis.

Abstract: In a coiler plate for sliver-coiling devices, especially of draw frames and carding machines, having a sliver channel with an inlet and an outlet for sliver and having a rotary plate, there is present on the underside of the rotary plate a cover which has a through opening. In order to create a coiler plate in a simple manner, a connection piece having a through opening is formed integrally with the cover by deformation.

Abstract: One-piece and two-piece watchbands may be quickly and easily installed on a watch of the wearer's choice and may just as easily be removed and replaced with another watchband to provide color and style coordination with other items of the wearer's chosen wardrobe.

Abstract: A device and method for forming an indented female connector where the dimension of the indented female connector provides for removing a male molding component without damaging a set of internal ribs formed inside the female connector. A structure comprising an indented female blow-molded connector having a first wall having a top surface and a thickness, with the first wall surrounding an opening. At least one inner wall extends substantially perpendicular to the first wall and borders the opening. At least one rib is formed in the inner wall. A bottom wall is joined to the inner wall and the distance from the rib to the top surface is greater than the thickness of the first wall. The structure further comprising a male connector having a contact edge, such that when positioned inside the indented female blow-molded connector, the contact edge releasably engages the at least one rib.

Abstract: Molded male touch fastener components, and methods of making such components are disclosed. Components include multiple, discrete features that extend laterally from a common side of an upper end of a formation, for engagement of loops.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pneumatic thread stretcher (T) for a rapier weaving machine or a knitting machine, in which the air current deflection surface (19) for deflecting the thread (Y, Y1) forms a seamless extension (12) of the inner wall of the linear guide channel, through which the thread runs. The invention also relates to a device (H) for changing the flow rate or the pressure of the air current along the deflection surface (19) of the pneumatic thread stretcher (T) between at least two different levels, in accordance with the operating cycle o the textile machine.

Abstract: Method for fabricating an acoustical resonator on a substrate having a top surface. First, a depression in said top surface is generated. Next, the depression is filled with a sacrificial material. The filled depression has an upper surface level with said top surface of said substrate. Next, a first electrode is deposited on said upper surface. Then, a layer of piezoelectric material is deposited on said first electrode. A second electrode is deposited on the layer of piezoelectric material using a mass load lift-off process.

Abstract: A fuel line assembly tool and method for repairing or creating replacement fuel lines. An exemplary embodiment of this tool uses a squeeze operated plunger to insert a fitting into a length of synthetic flexible tubing by holding the parts and plunger in alignment for accurate and direct insertion. Another exemplary embodiment uses specially adapted fittings assembled in a kit for use in creating replacement fuel lines.

Abstract: A parts holding device that includes a holder with a row of spaced-apart cavities, within which parts may be disposed. A bar containing a plurality of spaced-apart permanent magnets is movably mounted to the holder and is disposed parallel to the row of the cavities. The bar is movable in the direction of the row of the cavities between first and second positions. When the bar is in the first position, the magnets are aligned with the cavities and the magnetic attraction forces generated by the magnets hold the parts in the cavities, and when the bar is in the second position, the magnets are not aligned with the cavities and the magnetic attraction forces generated by the magnets do not hold the parts in the cavities. The parts holding device is connected to a movable mounting structure for movement therewith. The bar is biased to the first position and is moved to the second position by movement of the bar against a cam surface.

Abstract: A system for assembling a vehicle drive shaft is provided with the steps of installing yokes on respective ends of a drive shaft tube, each yoke having first and second bores therethrough for receiving respective distal ends of respective spider arrangements, and rolling the outer edges of the bores using carbide rollers to urge a portion of the material of the yoke to overlie radially the respectively associated distal end of the spider arrangement. Datums are defined on the yokes and the shaft tube for determining a spatial relationship between the yokes and shaft tube. The rolling of the bore of the yoke is performed while the spider, the bearing caps, and the retention elements are maintained in preload to achieve zero tolerance. Prior to roller forming the outer edge of the bore, the spider arrangement is supported on the true rotating center of the drive shaft tube.

Abstract: A frame assembly for a motor vehicle includes a tubular frame and a support tube. The tubular frame includes a first portion connected to a second portion. The first and second portions define a hollow cavity therebetween. A support tube is positioned within the hollow cavity between the first and second portions. The support tube has an exterior surface. The first and second portions include first and second indents respectively formed therein. The first and second indents engage the exterior surface of the support tube to secure the support tube between the first and second portions.

Abstract: A leader pin attaching device for attaching a leader pin to a pin attachment portion of the leader tape (a device for processing end portion of tape type recording medium) is provided. The device includes a transport suction block for holding a portion of the leader tape by negative pressure with the pin attachment portion of the leader tape being protruded; a clamper mechanical part for engaging the leader pin and a leader pin clip with the pin attachment portion of the leader tape being sandwiched therebetween. The transport suction block holds the leader tape in such manner that the leader tape is allowed to move in machine direction during the engagement of the leader pin and the leader pin clip with the pin attachment portion sandwiched therebetween. With the use of the device, wrinkle formation is prevented when a leader pin is attached to a tape.

Abstract: There is provided methods for producing an ultrasonic transducer assembly. The methods generally comprise the steps of creating a multi-layered rigid or flexible printed circuit board, having a top surface and bottom surface; creating a patterned conducting layer upon each of the top and bottom surface; creating at least one patterned backplate electrode on the board or as part of a discreet component which is then attached to the board; creating at least one conductive through-hole via integral with the board; roughening at least a portion of each of the at least one backplate to introduce gas pockets in that portion of a surface of the backplate; and attaching thin insulating or dielectric single or multi-layer film on a portion of the board in which the film has an integral conducting surface and in which the conducting surface is configured so as to form a capacitive structure with the at least one backplate.