Abstract: A blue spruce tree particularly distinguished by its strong, upright and pyramidal growth habit, propagation through cuttings rather than grafting and intense blue-colored foliage, is disclosed.

Abstract: Floribunda rose plant having flowers with a very novel flower color; a profusion of thorns; a compact, well-branched plant structure; large, pyramidal clusters of flowers; and dark green, glossy foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pear tree ‘Pyrus communis L’ and which is denominated varietally as ‘LOWRY RED’ and which produces an attractively colored red pear which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately after September 18 under the ecological conditions prevailing near Phoenix, Oreg.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Kumiyama 4’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; and medium-sized light violet-colored flowers with darker violet-colored random sectors and venation.

Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant having flowers having a strong, tea rose fragrance, large blooms, hybrid tea bud and open flower form, vigorous, upright, well-branched plant, ease of propagation on its own roots, and near white petal reverse.

Abstract: An almond tree (Prunus dulcis) named ‘Folsom’ that blooms and ripens in the early season and produces a high quality, marketable crop.

Abstract: Hybrid tea rose plant named ‘JACormag’ having very large flowers; long cutting stems; vigorous, upright, well branched growth; and the ability to propagate well from softwood cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hypericum plant named ‘Seigre’, characterized by its yellow-colored flowers, large, yellow green-colored fruit, dark green-colored foliage, and vigorous, upright growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Sunphlotori’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; red purple and white bi-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘Snow Love’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong and moderately vigorous growth habit; numerous light green-colored flowers; long flowering period; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurfpaspimi’, characterized by its outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching and flowering plant habit; long flowering period; medium-sized pastel pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: Abies fraseri ‘Frosty’ is distinguishable from other varieties of Abies fraseri primarily by its distinctive blue white needle color. ‘Frosty’ also exhibits a slightly shorter needle length and the needles are more crowded on the branch giving the new variety a more dense appearance than a typical Fraser fir tree. In addition, ‘Frosty’ produces more lateral limbs on the tree terminal resulting in thicker branches as compared to a typical Fraser fir.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Quince plant named ‘Eline’, characterized by its upright plant habit; compatibility as a rootstock with all pear cultivars known to the Inventor; and frost tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following combination of desirable features: 1. A regular and productive bearer of large freestone fruit. 2. The interspecific tree being self-fruitful, producing fruit with its own pollen. 3. Producing fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 4. Fruit having an attractive orange skin color. 5. Fruit having firm flesh with good storage and shelf life. 6. Vigorous, semi-spreading tree growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Prunus×cerasifera plant is provided that was discovered as a seedling of unknown parentage in a cultivated area among trees of the ‘Newport’ variety (non-patented in the United States). A dense upright columnar growth habit is displayed. The young foliage is copper-red in coloration and at full maturity assumes an attractive deep-purple coloration. Rapid growth is displayed and a larger caliper trunk is formed at an early age. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hosta plant named ‘Singing in the Rain’, characterized by leaves having creamy yellow to creamy white margins and a deep green center, with lavender flowers held nicely above foliage.

Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant particularly distinguished by having pale-yellow flowers with copper tips, medium flower size and compact plant growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by maple shaped leaves which are heavily silvered, with red veins and backs, pink flowers, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fuchsia plant named ‘Sanifpirave’, characterized by its compact and outwardly arching growth habit; freely branching plant habit; lavender and light purple bi-colored flowers; freely and continuous flowering habit; long flowering period; and tolerance to low and high temperatures.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nemesia plant named ‘Balarlilabi’, characterized by its white and lavender bicolored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and vigorous and upright growth habit.

Abstract: A low temperature storage cabinet having a freezing cycle system composed of a compressor, a condenser, a throttle and an evaporator, a cabinet temperature sensor for detecting an inside temperature of the cabinet, and an electric fan provided in the cabinet for circulating cooled air in the interior of the cabinet, wherein the compressor in the freezing cycle system is activated in response to rise of the inside temperature of the cabinet and deactivated in response to a fall in the inside temperature of the cabinet, and wherein the rate of operation of the electric fan is decreased in accordance with a decrease of temperature or pressure of refrigerant in the freezing cycle system during deactivation of the compressor to thereby reduce consumption of the electric power.

Abstract: A cover plate for covering an electrical outlet. The electrical outlet includes a receptacle having at least one socket and at least one securing aperture for receiving a securing device, wherein each of the at least one socket includes a face and a plurality of blade apertures for receiving plug blades. The cover plate includes a front surface for facing outwardly from the electrical outlet and externally relative to the cover plate and a back surface facing toward the electrical outlet. A plurality of blade apertures extend through the cover plate through the front and back surfaces. Optionally, at least one securing aperture extends through the cover plate. The front surface of the cover plate contains, or includes, a single line extending substantially in a rectangle around the blade apertures and the at least one securing aperture, the front surface otherwise being continuous, having uniform topography, and being free of any other apertures.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an active matrix substrate is provided that uses a technique of transferring a thin film device. In forming thin film transistors and pixel electrodes on an original substrate before transfer, an insulator film such as an interlayer insulation film or the like, is previously removed before the pixel electrodes are formed. Further, the original substrate is separated by exfoliation to transfer the device to a transfer material to cause the pixel electrodes to partially appear in the surface or the vicinity of the surface of the device. This portion permits application of a voltage to a liquid crystal through the pixel electrode.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor device including a semiconductor element and a dummy semiconductor element adjacent to the semiconductor element. When the semiconductor element is a capacitor element including a bottom electrode, a top electrode and a dielectric layer between the electrodes, a dummy capacitor element also has dummy electrodes and a dummy dielectric layer between the dummy electrodes. The dummy electrode is located so that a space between the top electrode of the capacitor element ad the dummy top electrode is in a predetermined range (e.g. 0.3 ?m to 14 ?m). The dummy capacitor element prevents the capacitor dielectric layer from degrading since the collisions of the etching ions with the capacitor dielectric layer in a dry etching process is suppressed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material comprising a support having thereon at least one silver halide emulsion layer, wherein the silver halide emulsion contained in the silver halide emulsion layer comprises silver halide grains having a silver chloride content of 90 mol % or more, and the silver halide emulsion further contains a metal complex having H2O as a ligand. It also provides a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material comprising a support having thereon at least one silver halide emulsion layer, wherein the silver halide emulsion contained in the silver halide emulsion layer contains a metal complex having O2? as a ligand.

Abstract: An improved head ornamentation such as a mask, cap, hat or headdress which is designed to be supported by a wearer's head and is moveable relatively thereto by the wearer's body movements or a mechanical device controlled by the wearer.

Abstract: A shoulder protector comprising a generally “U” shaped device of a resilient material that fits over the shoulder comprising: a base; and a pair of flanges extending orthogonally from the base that define a channel for reception of the scapula area of the body. According to various preferred embodiments, the shoulder protector of the present invention includes; 1) a hygienic layer on the side of the device that addresses the body; and 2) an adherent layer that engages an overworn jersey on that surface of the device that lies away from the body of the user.

Abstract: A toilet odor ventilating assembly (TOVA) (10) that is designed to be produced either as a kit for modifying a standard toilet assembly or to be integrated on to an original equipment manufacture (OEM) toilet assembly. When produced as a kit, the TOVA (10) can be easily installed onto a standard toilet assembly (160). The TOVA (10) kit is comprised of three major elements: a lower air-flow conduit (12), an upper air-flow conduit (56), and an electrical activation unit (120). The three elements function in combination to effectively eliminate or substantially reduce toilet odors emanating from the toilet bowl (168). The OEM design of the TOVA 10 requires that the toilet bowl (168) include an air inlet opening (200) that has attached an air inlet flange (204) and an air outlet opening (202) that has attached an air outlet flange (214). Between the two flanges is attached a flexible air hose (130) that passes the air flowing from the toilet bowl (168) into the sewer.

Abstract: A toilet training system is usable in both a child's sit-down toilet mode and a child's stand-up urinal mode. The system includes a child-sized toilet seat, a vertical curvilinear element, and a padded liner for the curvilinear element. The vertical curvilinear element functions alternatively as a backrest for the child-sized toilet seat in the child's sit-down toilet mode or as a urine shield in the child's stand-up urinal mode.

Abstract: A device and method for providing support to a toilet bowl suitable to sustain the weight of an obese or otherwise large individual. The device comprises a support bar placed underneath the toilet and affixed to the toilet wall support, and a leg between the toilet bowl and the floor. The leg is hinged to allow folding thereof to facilitate cleaning under the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A wall mounted urinal has a detachable urinal insert where the insert provides a frontally directed opening for receiving a urine stream. The insert provides a lower surface in contact with the bottom surface of the urinal for supporting the insert, and an upper surface or a rear surface, or both, for stabilizing the insert within the urinal. A splash capturing surface defines an aperture for admitting a urine stream, the aperture comprising an area inferior to that of the frontally directed opening of the urinal and extending outwardly from it.

Abstract: The invention is a bidet assembly that can be easily installed onto any existing conventional toilet. The bidet assembly provides enhanced ease of use, is ergonomically designed and aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore the bidet assembly may be formed from preexisting off the shelf items if desired. However, the bidet may also include optional features such as a specialized spray nozzle having a unique spray pattern, an ergonomically designed handgrip and novel shaped spray wand, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a cover from a spa or other housing includes a frame member having one end that is pivotally attached to the exterior of the housing. Another end of the frame member is pivotally attached to the cover. A motor is likewise attached to the exterior of the housing and is pivotally coupled to the frame member. The motor causes the frame member to rotate thereby lifting the cover off of the housing.

Abstract: A portable water heating system for use with a spa. The heating system circulates water from a spa, heats the water and returns the heated water to the spa. The portable heating system includes a housing that encloses a heater and a pump; a water intake hose; a water outlet hose; and a thermostat. The heating system may also include temperature-setting dials and flow and pressure regulating switches. A thermostat is also disposed within the portable spa heating system and is attached to the heater. The thermostat may be set to a predetermined temperature so that the heater, and therefore water temperature, may be controlled.

Abstract: An apparatus having a tray, a towel rack and a handrail is provided for use with a spa of a type having a bottom with sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom to form an enclosure for holding water. A base member is disposed on a horizontal floor below and adjacent to the sidewalls of the spa. A vertically disposed post member operatively attached to the base member and a handrail operatively attached to a top portion of the post member, the handrail being transversely disposed with respect to the post member. A horizontally disposed tray is pivotally attached to the post and a towel bar is attached to the post. Structures are provided for securing the preferred embodiment of the invention to a spa.

Abstract: A system encouraging users to cleanse their hands after use of a tankless toilet having a flush valve controlling the flow of water into a toilet bowl through a conduit, in which an abrupt temperature change in the conduit is used to trigger a recorded message urging the user to wash his or her hands.

Abstract: A liquid delivery system for a sink comprises a basin having a multiplicity of perforations located therein in an irregular pattern, a faucet assembly in fluid communication with a source of the liquid and with a first plurality of the perforations, and a drain assembly in fluid communication with a second plurality of the perforations and with a third plurality of the perforations, the drain assembly allowing egress of the liquid from the basin through the third plurality of the perforations and being selectively operable to allow egress of the liquid from the basin through the second plurality of the perforations. Upon selective activation of the faucet assembly, the liquid is introduced into the interior of the basin from all sides in a plurality of independent streams that converge toward and intersect with one another in the air above the basin to form a pleasing, dome-shaped display.

Abstract: Disclosed is an articulated bed has a stationary frame and a plurality of mattress support sections defining a mattress support area, the support sections including: a left section, a right section, a head section and a leg section. Each of the left, right, head and leg sections are hingedly movable, thereby enabling a patient to turn the body to the left or right and to sit up or lift the legs.

Abstract: A soft play pillow having a secret hiding place cavity concealed by a door. An item such as a small stuffed animal or toy is hidden in the secret hiding place to intrigue children and entice them to play a quiet game of game of peek-a-boo with the pillow and the item inside. The soft pillow preferably has indicia which together with the item visually indicate an illustrated theme, such as, an animal barn or building theme, frog and lily pad theme, horse theme, religious theme, vehicular theme or bear theme. The soft pillow may include additional cavities and additional doors, and may further include places to hold books and pictures.

Abstract: An alarm pillow and associated method includes a pillow with an opening at a proximal end thereof, a core member, and an outer layer positioned thereabout. A cavity is formed between the core member and the outer layer respectively. The cavity has an open end defined along the proximal opening of the pillow, and a closed distal end seated medially of the proximal end and a distal end of the pillow respectively. A portable electronic alarm device is removably positioned within the cavity. The device has a planar top surface with a user interface, and a planar bottom surface extending parallel to the top surface. The device is slidably positional through the proximal opening of the cavity and abuts against the distal end of the cavity.

Abstract: A device for supporting at least one arm of an operating person during a surgical or medical operation comprises at least one supporting element for supporting the at least one arm of the operating person, the supporting element being arranged at a carrying structure for carrying the at least one supporting element, wherein the carrying structure is configured such that the at least one supporting element can be lowered or raised for adjusting the height of the operating person's arm. The carrying structure comprises at least one carrying arm, which is pivotable about at least one at least approximately horizontal pivot axis such that pivoting of the carrying arm raises or lowers the at least one supporting element. The carrying structure further comprises a mechanical control system acting on the pivotability of the at least one carrying arm in the upward direction differently from the downward direction.

Abstract: The present subject matter includes a pillow having a variety of foam pieces, including foam pieces of different sizes and irregular shapes.

Abstract: A bed includes a mattress having a core the core being one of at least two types. A control system is capable of automatically identifying the core type. In one variant, one core type is a bladder core type and another core type is a foam core type. The mattress may include a tag indicative of the core type and the control system may include a sensor for identifying the core type from the tag and wherein the sensor sends a signal to a controller to indicate a tag type and therefore a mattress type.

Abstract: This invention includes a method of navigating a collection of nodes by selecting a first node, generating a context list and displaying first node and context list. Each context of the context collection includes a second node essentially referencing the first node. Another aspect of the invention includes a method of generating an address from a collection of contexts containing steps of receiving a selected attribute collection and generating the address. Each context includes a resolution address and an attribute collection. Each of the attribute collections contains at least one attribute. Whenever the attribute collection of a first context of the context collection is essentially the same as the selected attribute collection, the resolution address of the first context is selected as the generated address. Another aspect of the invention includes a method of navigating a hypergraph. The hypergraph includes at least one context list. Each context list contains at least one context.

Abstract: A system and method for construction of bridges and elevated roadways with pre-stressed concrete or steel bridge girders is provided including cast-in-place concrete deck slabs and partial and full depth pre-stressed pre-cast concrete deck slabs with post-tensioning conduits for post-tensioning a series of deck slabs. A plurality of bogies traveling on the lower flanges of the bridge girders are provided to place and level the deck slabs and to pre-load the bridge girders to eliminate camber before placement of the deck slabs on the bridge girders or to level, place, support and remove deck forms for a cast-in-place deck slab on the bridge girders. Also provided is a system for attachment of cast-in-place parapets.

Abstract: A floor cleaning machine includes a driven brush for sweeping debris and dirt into a dirt container which is supported by a retracting arm actuated by a powered actuator, such as an hydraulic cylinder, between a use position in which said dirt container is sealed to a dirt discharge opening to collect all the dirt, and a raised, dumping position. Between the use position and the dumping position, the dirt container is maintained in the same disposition to avoid inadvertent spillage of its contents, by the cooperation of an articulating linkage which includes an auxiliary arm. The auxiliary arm is releaseably fixed to the machine by a latch to maintain the desired disposition of the dirt container while raising the container. When the dirt container is raised to the dumping position, and the latch is released, the dirt container pivots to dump its contents.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a “vehicle windshield wiper for rain and snow dual purpose”, which comprises a bow elastic strip, some clamping devices, a strip scraper receptacle, a sheath cover, a strip scraper, two end ferrule caps and a truss saddle; Wherein, the sheath cover and two end ferrule caps totally envelope the bow elastic strip, clamping devices and strip scraper receptacle so that the snow and icy particles are blocked and separated out unable to intrude or gather in any space thereof; Thereby, the dual function of rain wiper and snow wiper of present invention eliminates the boring action in swapping between rain wiper and snow wiper during interim of snow and non-snow seasons so that it not only saves the extra expense in buying snow wiper for the consuming vehicle drivers but also totally obsoletes the conventional arm-supported snow wiper so as to eliminate the pollution burden incurred by the mass waste conventional snow wipers; Thus, it really possesses double effect in economic bene

Abstract: A central vacuum system connectable to an interior portion of an inhabitable structure includes a housing having an upper end, a lower end, and a side wall defining a collection chamber, the side wall defining an opening communicating between atmosphere and the collection chamber, and a vacuum motor supported in the housing and being operable to move debris from the interior portion into the collection chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transversely interconnecting slidable stair rod bracket. The bracket may also be provided for use in a stair rod set, the set also including a stair carpet retaining rod and a finial. The bracket has a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion having a plurality of projections and complementary shaped channels for receiving projections from the bottom portion; the bottom portion contains a rod-receiving portion, an outside end wall with an aperture therein for accepting either a threaded finial fastener which engages with a “female” finial, or the fastening portion of a “male” finial, and a plurality of projections and complementary shaped channels for receiving projections from the top portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door hinge with a holder for motor vehicle doors, wherein the door hinge comprises a pillar bracket attachable at a motor vehicle and a door bracket connectable with the motor vehicle door, said door bracket being connected with said pillar bracket via a hinge pin arranged at one bracket in an anti-rotational manner and rotatably arranged in the other bracket, said holder comprising a stop member carrier connected in an anti-rotational manner with the hinge pin and an engagement element supported so as to be rotatable together with the other bracket relative to said stop member carrier, said engagement element having at least one stop mark on a surface facing the stop member carrier, wherein at least one stop member biased by a spring element is arranged on the stop member carrier in such a way that it can be brought into engagement with the surface of the engagement element facing the stop member carrier.