Abstract: An ion-ion plasma source, that features a processing chamber containing a large concentration of halogen or halogen-based gases. A second chamber is coupled to the processing chamber and features an electron source which produces a high energy electron beam. The high energy electron beam is injected into the processing chamber where it is shaped and confined by a means for shaping and confining the high energy electron beam. The high energy electron beam produced in the second chamber when injected into the processing chamber ionizes the halogen gas creating a dense, ion-ion plasma in the processing chamber that is continuous in time. A method for creating an ion-ion plasma continuous in time.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of plant genetics and protein biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to modified proteins having an increased number of essential amino acids. The present invention provides proteins modified to have an increased number of essential amino acids, nucleic acid sequences encoding the enhanced proteins, and methods of designing, producing, and using the same. The present invention also includes compositions, transformed host cells, transgenic plants, and seeds containing the enhanced proteins, and methods for preparing and using the same.

Abstract: A method for facilitating at least one donor's management of charitable monies held in at least one donor account is provided wherein the method includes the step of providing at least one central system having organization information regarding at least one philanthropic organization and donor account information regarding said at least one donor account. The next step includes inputting into said system a query requesting said organization information about said at least one philanthropic organization followed by retrieving and displaying said organization information. The method of present invention further includes inputting into said system a request to transfer said charitable monies from said donor account to said philanthropic organization and generating an order to transfer said charitable monies from said donor account to said philanthropic organization. The final step includes fulfilling the generated order to complete transfer of said monies.

Abstract: An odor discrimination method and device for an electronic nose system including olfactory pattern classification based on a binary spiking neural network with the capability to handle many sensor inputs in a noise environment while recognizing a large number of potential odors. The spiking neural networks process a large number of inputs arriving from a chemical sensor array and implemented with efficient use of chip surface area.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘96411-10’ that is characterized by white spathes, green leaves, early branching and a good response to plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Ipomoea batatas ‘Sweet Caroline Green Yellow’ is a moderately compact to slightly trailing cultivar. This cultivar is distinguishable from other cultivars by its green and yellow to light yellow variegation. The plant has moderate vigor, is moderately to well branched and is well suited for container production. The production of flowers by ‘Sweet Caroline Green Yellow’ is sparse to moderate under short day conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yosaloon’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; attractive two-tone orange bronze-colored ray florets; response time about 63 days; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar White Improved’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Fiction’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; daisy-type inflorescences; attractive orange and yellow bi-colored ray florets; response time about 63 days; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Verpeacla’, characterized by its upright plant habit; durable dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large light pink-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Green Jewel’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; large single inflorescences with light green-colored ray florets; and strong peduncles that hold the inflorescences above the foliar plane.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Deep Wish’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; attractive purple-colored ray florets; response time about 68 days; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yodrum’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; attractive dark orange-colored ray florets; response time about 59 days; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar Purple Star’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large purple and red purple bi-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Tamar Orange Orchid’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant form; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large dark orange and light pink bi-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yoclaire’, characterized by its upright plant habit; dark green-colored foliage; freely and uniformly flowering habit; decorative-type inflorescences; attractive white-colored ray florets; response time about 61 days; strong peduncles; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Virgin’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; large single inflorescences with white-colored ray florets; and strong peduncles that hold the inflorescences above the foliar plane.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Vericecla’, characterized by its upright plant habit; durable dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large pale yellow-colored fruits; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that forms on a continuous basis attractive long-lasting double blossoms which are soft yellow suffused and edged with Neyron Rose coloration. The buds are very elegant in configuration. The growth habit is very vigorous, semi-erect, and well-balanced. The medium green foliage bears a semi-glossy finish. Good tolerance to cryptogamic diseases has been observed. The plant is well suited for growing as attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, and fairly productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, plum, or interspecific that blooms during the early to mid season. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during mid June, with first picking on Jun. 20, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, mostly red with heavy greenish yellow freckling in skin color, clingstone in type, somewhat oblate in shape, red to pink in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and excellent in flavor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla named ‘Zebra’, a sport of Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Schneeball’ that is characterized by its pure white colored inflorescences that are borne on strong, nearly black flower stems.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcimro’, characterized by its semi-double type yellow-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, and upright-mounded growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct plum tree variety, Prunus salicina, cv. ‘Suplumthirtyseven’ characterized by heavy and consistent production of early-season yellow-fleshed purple-black plums that have aromatic sweet flavor, excellent juiciness, and high sugar content (17 degrees brix). The combined traits of the new variety constitute superior quality relative to other commercial plum varieties ripening in ‘Black Beaut’ (unpatented) ripening season in the San Joaquin Valley, Calif.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which abundantly forms on a substantially continuous basis attractive elegant long-lasting double white blossoms wherein the blossom petals of a mature blossom tend to enclose the central portion of the blossom. The new variety is a spontaneous mutation of unknown causation of the ‘Meivamo’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,619). The plant exhibits a vigorous and upright growth habit, and strong and vigorous dark green foliage with a glossy aspect. No particular susceptibility to crytogamic diseases has been observed. The attractive dark green foliage contrasts nicely with the pure white blossom coloration. The new variety is well suited for cut flower production under greenhouse growing conditions. Excellent forcing has been observed particularly during the winter.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Ingcarrosb’ characterized by its good branching habit with short internodes, medium sized dark green foliage, large dark rose flowers, and good vigor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, moderately vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 19, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, yellow with strong red bleeding in flesh color, and full red in skin color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Calibrachoa plant named ‘KLECA06126’, characterized by its double flowers, good branching, and good stress and weather tolerance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of pelargonium particularly characterized by having red to orange-red, double and stellar-type flowers, small to medium-sized, tight and semi-spherically shaped umbels on long peduncles, medium-green, fan-shaped foliage with distinct zonation, a vigorous growth habit, a medium to tall, rounded, well-branched, moderately tight plant habit, and a mid-season flowering response, is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late August, with first picking on Aug. 24, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, white in flesh color, and almost full red with only slight freckling in skin color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘Bonmadcink’, characterized by its medium pink-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage; and moderately vigorous, compact, and upright-mounded growth habit.

Abstract: A petunia cultivar particularly distinguished by pink flowers with a red inner corolla throat and a mounding growth habit is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by a tall, upright and almost thornless shrub; having quartered, rosette shaped blooms of a rich apricot color; and a strong complex fragrance of tea, myrrh and fruit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of pelargonium particularly characterized by having salmon-orange, double and stellar-type flowers, floriferous with medium-sized inflorescences, medium-green, fan-shaped foliage with distinct zonation, medium to tall, rounded, well-branched and vigorous plant habit and early flowering response, is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 18, 2006. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, sub-acidic and very sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and almost full red in skin color.

Abstract: Shrub rose plant substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by blooms which start as peachy-pink cupped rosettes and which become domed, creamy-white blooms; a vigorous, well balanced and rounded shrub; and a light fragrance with strong notes of clove.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late July, with first picking on Jul. 27, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow with red bleeding in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.

Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having very dark red flower color; resistance to powdery and downy mildew and rust; glossy foliage; compact, well branched habit; and presentation of flowers in large clusters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree that is self-unfruitful and requires cross-pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early August, with first picking on Aug. 3, 2006. The fruit is uniformly giant in size, almost black in skin color, clingstone in type, nearly globose in shape, very light yellow to white in flesh color, firm in texture, and very sweet in flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 14, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, sub-acidic and very sweet in flavor, globose in shape, freestone in type, very firm in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Grandiflora rose plant is provided that abundantly forms on a nearly continuous basis attractive pink blossoms. A bushy growth habit is displayed and the medium green foliage is semi-glossy. The plant develops well on its own roots in alkaline soil. The disease tolerance is good particularly with respect to Botrytis. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree, Prunus persica, and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 14, 2006. The fruit is uniformly large in size, mildly acidic and sweet in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, very firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, and full dark red in skin color.

Abstract: ‘Red Rum’ is a new variety of Lupinus hybridus that exhibits numerous and large-shaped red-colored flowers.

Abstract: The invention proceeds from a vacuum process apparatus for an article which is processed or treated, resp. at two stations, whereby each station has a charging and/or removing opening for the article. A transporting device is supported for rotation and includes a supporting portion which is successively moved onto the openings of the stations. The process plant is designed in such a manner that the surface normals determined by the surfaces of the openings and the space axis defined by the axis of rotation of the transport device do not run parallel and rather enclose together an angle of 90° or 45°. By such an arrangement it is possible to design extremely compact vacuum vapor deposition apparatuses having a plurality of individual stations, whereby additionally short transporting distances are obtainable and the volumes to be conditioned can be minimized.

Abstract: The invention proceeds from a vacuum process apparatus for an article which is processed or treated, resp. at two stations, whereby each station has a charging and/or removing opening for the article. A transporting device is supported for rotation and includes a supporting portion which is successively moved onto the openings of the stations. The process plant is designed in such a manner that the surface normals determined by the surfaces of the openings and the space axis defined by the axis of rotation of the transport device do not run parallel and rather enclose together an angle of 90° or 45°. By such an arrangement it is possible to design extremely compact vacuum vapor deposition apparatuses having a plurality of individual stations, whereby additionally short transporting distances are obtainable and the volumes to be conditioned can be minimized.

Abstract: A device allowing engagement of a conventional keyed deadbolt lock tumbler assembly without use of a key is provided. The device is assembled around the tumbler assembly and is fitted into a standard:door lock cut-out. The device includes a rotatable ring extending substantially around the periphery of the device. At rest the rotatable ring is biased in an original starting position. Upon overcoming the bias, the rotatable ring is moved to a second engaging position. Upon release of the rotatable ring the ring is biased back to the original position, while at the same time the deadbolt remains engaged. The biasing back of the device prevents the lock from binding or jamming.

Abstract: A tufting machine has a yarn feed pattern assembly including a housing having a mounting plate for mounting a multiplicity of yarn feed rollers from the exterior of said mounting plate and a multiplicity of servo motors connected to said mounting plate on the interior of said housing. Each servo motor is connected to a respective feed roller. A multiplicity of tubes extend within said housing, half the tubes directing yarn from a source to respective rollers and half of the tubes directing yarn from the rollers to respective needles. The guide tubes direct yarn from the interior of said housing through said mounting plate where the yarn is trained about a respective roller and directed back into the yarn guide leading toward the needles of said tufting machine.

Abstract: A chamber housing (2) enclosing a plasma region (20) in a large area plasma source used for performing plasma assisted processes in large area substrates, the chamber housing (2) being composed of: a housing member (2) constituting a substantially vertically extending wall (4) surrounding a space (6) corresponding to the plasma region (10), the housing member (2) having a plurality of openings (32) and electrically conductive elements forming an electrostatic shield around the space; a plurality of dielectric members (36) each having a peripheral edge and each disposed to close a respective opening (23); and sealing members (40, 40?, 42?) forming a hermetic seal between said housing member and said peripheral edge of each of said dielectric members (36).

Abstract: A livestock blow dryer includes a blower housing having an inlet opening and an outlet opening with a slot adjacent to the inlet opening. Within the blower housing are two blower motors for blowing air through the outlet opening. The blow dryer includes a filter cartridge adapted to be inserted into the slot so that air coming through inlet opening goes through the filter. The filter cartridge includes an outer perimeter section, a filter section within the outer perimeter, and a tab attached to the cartridge for inserting and removing the filter cartridge to and from the slot. The livestock blow dryer includes a frusto-conical shaped nozzle adapted to cover the outlet opening. The end of the nozzle has a holding member for attaching a hose to the nozzle.

Abstract: A drill bit (100) for drilling a wellbore that traverses subterranean formations includes a drill bit body (106) having a plurality of journal pins (112), each having a bearing surface (128), and a rotary cutter (104) rotatably mounted on each journal pin (112), each rotary cutter (104) including a bearing surface (126). A pressure-compensated reservoir (130) is in fluid communication with the bearing surfaces (126, 128) and has a lubricant therein. A seal element (144) is positioned between each journal pin (112) and rotary cutter (104) and retains the lubricant in the bearing surfaces (126, 128). The seal element (144) is formed from a nanocomposite material including a polymer host material and a plurality of nanostructures.