Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens cultivar named ‘DANMU24’ is disclosed, characterized by having a compact, free-branching, upright and rounded plant habit, distinctive double salmon colored flowers, and small foliage. The new variety is an Impatiens, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera cultivar named ‘DANCOP27’ is disclosed, characterized by having large, pink flowers, with a distinctive purple center halo, a compact, mounded and upright plant habit and continuous flowering. The new variety is a Sutera, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Jamesbrittenia cultivar named ‘Danbrit8’ is disclosed, characterized by having large, red flowers, with a distinct darker halo in the center, a compact, mounded and upright plant habit and continuous flowering. The new variety is a Jamesbrittenia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Nemesia cultivar named ‘Dannemes4’ is disclosed, characterized by having clear white flowers flowers, upright plant habit, early flowering, and a high temperature tolerance. The new variety is a Nemesia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia cultivar naned ‘DANLITTUN4’ is disclosed, characterized by having light purple/violet flowers with distinctive dark purple veins, a compact, mounded plant habit and continuous flowering. The new variety is a Petunia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera cultivar named ‘DANCOP26’ is disclosed, characterized by having large, clear pink flowers, a compact, trailing plant habit and continuous flowering. The new variety is a Sutera, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Jamesbrittenia cultivar named ‘DANBRIT7’ is disclosed, characterized by having large, pink flowers, with a distinctive darker center halo, a compact, mounded and upright plant habit and continuous flowering. The new variety is a Jamesbrittenia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Salvia cultivar named ‘DANSALFUN1’ is disclosed, characterized by having blue flowers, a compact, well-branched plant habit and early, continuous flowering. The new variety is a Salvia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Wax Myrtle plant named ‘BTC-1’, characterized by its compact, upright and globular plant habit; short internodes and very freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; and dark green-colored foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lobelia cultivar named ‘DANANB6’ is disclosed, characterized by having bright blue flowers flowers, trailing plant habit, highly floriferous flowering and neutral flowering habit. The new variety is a Lobelia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmufive’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with red ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date September 4-8; blooming for a period of 5 weeks.

Abstract: A new and distinct Salvia cultivar named ‘DANSALCIN1’ is disclosed, characterized by compact growth, fine, yellow-green foliage, red petals and sepals colored with dark purple. The new variety is a Salvia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of a loblolly pine tree which has been denominated varietally as ‘CF Q7766’ which is distinguished by great resistance to fusiform rust and pitch canker, exceptionally high growth rate, excellent stem straightness, distinctive very long internodes, narrow crown.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydravier’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; strong roots and stems; freely branching habit; and large inflorescences with pink-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new cultivar of chrysanthemum, ‘01-127-1’, characterized by it's early blooming habit with frost tolerant daisy-type inflorescences with light lavender ray florets and gold disk florets, its vigorous shrub-like growth habit after two years of growth, its tight cushion plant form attained without pinching, and its good garden performance and winter hardiness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium to large size, vigorous, hardy, and productive tree. The present variety blooms in the early season, is self-unfruitful, requires cross pollination, but produces an abundance of pollen to entice bees. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during early July, with first picking on Jul. 1, 2007, and will hang on the tree for about fifteen more days. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, mostly red with orange yellow freckling in skin color, clingstone in type, oblate in shape, a red and yellow two-tone in flesh color, very firm and crisp in texture, and excellent in flavor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Chrysanthemum, ‘Power Purple’, characterized by it's early and free flowering habit, its daisy-type inflorescences with dark purple ray florets and bright yellow disk florets opening from deep purple buds, its vigorous freely branched growth habit, its small leaved dark green foliage and its uniform, rounded and outward spreading plant habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Chrysanthemum, ‘Power White’, characterized by it's early and free flowering habit, its daisy-type inflorescences with bright white ray florets and bright yellow disk florets, its vigorous freely branched growth habit, its dark green foliage and its uniform, rounded and outward spreading plant habit.

Abstract: A new New Guinea Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by large, round, flat, lavender colored flowers with a small white eye borne well above the foliage, medium-green somewhat glossy foliage, (narrow) elliptically shaped leaves, mounded and, well-branched plant habit, and medium (mid-season) flowering response, is described.

Abstract: A modular copying system including combinations of printer, scanner, and system controller modules formed as independent frames. The scanner module includes devices for image reading, first data I/O and first synchronizing signal generation; the printer module includes devices for image forming, second data I/O and second synchronizing signal generation; and the system control module includes devices for third data I/O and system control. The modules are added or removed according to user requirements and the system is capable of accommodating up to seven modules. The modules are stacked in a vertical direction and arranging devices ensure proper module alignment. Once the modules are aligned and assembled in the system, communications between each module is accomplished via light wave, electric wave, or sonic wave transmission and reception. As a result, system interconnection is reduced, system noise is reduced and various connecting cables are eliminated.

Abstract: A technique for displaying information from related tables of a database in different display windows on a display screen associated with a computer system is disclosed. The different display windows are interlinked such that a selection of one or more entries in one of the display windows causes the other of the display windows to distinguishably and orderly display those entries that are related to the selection. A graphical user interface (GUI) in which a main screen is produced having the interlinked display windows is also disclosed.

Abstract: An absorbent eyelid protector device having a substantially absorbent interior portion, adapted to fit over a closed eyelid of the wearer. The interior portion may be soaked in a liquid to help cool the eye of a wearer. A substantially water-impervious exterior portion can be provided, and may be used for advertising by placing names, logos, or the like thereon.

Abstract: A heat containing hand warming device. The apparatus comprises a generally tubular muff with a hand warming chamber; an adjustable strap from the generally tubular muff; a snap for connecting and disconnecting the strap; auto sizing openings at the ends of the said hand warming chamber; a resealable pocket for belongings; and a resealable heat source chamber; a heat reflective layer encompassing the muff.

Abstract: A food receptacle (such as a bag, a pouch, or a box) and bib combination is provided, the combination comprising a receptacle, a bib integrally formed with said receptacle so as to be contained in said receptacle in a first configuration, such as the case when the receptacle is used as a food transport container; and surfaces for directing food from said bib to an opening in said receptacle when the bib is positioned outside of the receptacle in a second configuration, such as the case when the bib is covering a user.

Abstract: A massage drape for modesty and warmth and a storage system therefore. The massage drape includes an upper and lower portion, which are secured together via fasteners forming a two-ply drape. The drape also includes fasteners that allow the drape to be placed on a user's body in several configurations. Moreover, the drape eliminates the procedure of lifting and rotating a sheet once a user gets on a massage table.

Abstract: An apparatus for extending a neck tie, the apparatus comprising: a first piece of fabric sewn to a second piece of fabric along the bottom portion of the first piece of fabric and along the bottom portion of the second piece of fabric to form a Y-shape; a first magnet attached to the top back side of the first piece of fabric; a second magnet magnetically mated to the first magnet and attached to the top back side of the second piece of fabric; a third piece of fabric sewn along the Y-shape, wherein the first magnet is interposed between the first piece of fabric and the third piece of fabric and the second magnet is interposed between the second piece of fabric and the third piece of fabric to form a magnetic Y-shape.

Abstract: An athletic pant that includes an area of compressive fabric disposed in a position on either pant leg that will surround the athlete's knee when the pants are worn. The area of compressive fabric in each pant leg also includes a pair of pockets positioned to lie on either side of the athlete's knee. The pockets can be opened to receive a support and closed to secure the support therein, whereby the support restricts lateral movement of the athlete's knee. If the athletic pants are to be used for ice hockey, the pants may also include connectors disposed on the outer surface of the pant legs for the connection of hockey socks.

Abstract: A height adjusting water saving urinal adapted to be connected to a flush toilet system, includes a bowl, a top opening, a bottom opening, a bottom drain opening, an extendable urinal, a connecting device and a seat that is provided on the top opening so that a female user can sit on the seat. The bowl has a basin, a top portion, and a bottom portion. The top opening is provided at the top portion of the bowl. The bottom drain opening is provided at the bottom portion of the bowl. The extendable urinal drain pipe extends from the bottom drain opening. The connecting device, provided at an end of the extendable urinal drain pipe, is for connecting the urinal to the flush toilet system. The extendable urinal drain pipe shares the main drain pipe of the flush toilet.

Abstract: A pair of stabilizer straps for a spa cover lift mechanism for foldable spa covers used to protect and retain heat in spas and similar apparatus, the stabilizer straps being spaced apart and having one end fastened to the back side of a generally square or rectangular cabinet and an opposite end to the spa cover, wherein a conventional lift mechanism has side arms with first ends pivotally connected to opposite sides of the spa cabinet displaced from the back side and second ends connected to a cross member located at a spa cover fold, the stabilizer straps aiding in evenly displacing a folded cover to the back side of the spa cabinet for use of the spa.

Abstract: A reel locking system includes a reel arranged to collect a cord from an enclosure system. A ratchet drum has teeth and is positioned proximate to the reel. A pawl assembly is pivotally attached to the reel. The pawl assembly has a pawl arranged to move between an engaged position in which the pawl drivingly engages a tooth of the ratchet drum and a ratchet position in which the pawl ratchets over the teeth. A lever is attached to the reel and is operable to lock the pawl in the engaged position and inhibit movement of the pawl to the ratchet position.

Abstract: A toilet tank accessory rack has a fixing element and a holding element. The fixing element is assembled on a wall near a toilet tank of a toilet, and forms first assembling portions thereon. The holding element forms second assembling portions for corresponding to and locking with the first assembling portion. At least a storing chamber is provided on a side of the holding element for storing articles, such as shampoo, washing foam, books and magazines, where a user may conveniently fetch during defecating or washing.

Abstract: A communications network includes a mobile communications device and a communications terminal. The device and terminal are engaged in a call which includes audio stream data. An operation is performed, either at the mobile device or in the supporting network, to determine a location of the mobile communications device and link metadata representing the determined mobile communications device location to the audio stream data sent from that mobile communications device for the call. At the communications terminal, the metadata is extracted from the audio stream data to allow for presentation of the location of the mobile communications device.

Abstract: A vertically moveable patient table is provided with a footrest extension that may be locked in either an operative, extended position or a stowed position beneath an adjacent leg section of the table. In the stowed position the footrest extension actuates a switch which permits the table to be moved freely up and down. However, when the footrest extension is in any position other than stowed, movement of the table is restricted to prevent accidental contact of the footrest extension with a floor or other supporting surface as the table is lowered.

Abstract: An apparatus that transforms the surface of a commonly used operating table into a dedicated platform configured to support a patient in a prone position for back surgery or other medical procedures. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a frame configured to rest on top of the surface of an operating table and support members attached to the frame, configured to support the patient in a prone position. Thus, the apparatus converts commonly used operating tables into a dedicated back surgery. The apparatus eliminates the use of various improvised support structures stuffed underneath the patient to provide support while on the operating table in a prone position.

Abstract: The mattress (1) is made of a block of flexible polyurethane foam (4) with a density of 40 Kg/m3 or of any other density, said block being firstly cut with a cut programmable automatic machine, by the main side and then turned at a 90° degree angle by its small side. A certain amount of springs (5) is thereby formed depending on each type of mattress (1). The amount of spirals (5.1) of every spring (5) depends on the position of each spring in the mattress (1) with the purpose of varying the flexibility thereof so that the mattress (1) can perfectly adapt to the contour to of every user or so that the flexibility can remain constant throughout the entire mattress. Multiple variations can be realized while the height of the mattress remains the same (less spirals having the same spiral thickness and more base and uncut, etc.; the width of a spiral can be changed, as well as the number of spirals, the inclination of the axis of the spirals, the total height of an area-budge or cavity, etc.

Abstract: A shoe formed from a shoe blank having first and second surfaces, wherein one end of the shoe blank is twisted with respect to the opposite end and the first surface of each end is connected together in face contacting arrangement so as to provide a shoe with a one-sided continuous surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a floor covering storage and dispensing rack including a frame equipped with castors. Floor lock anchors are also provided on the frame. Upper frame members of the rack are in spaced parallel relation and support a roller. A motor is provided to rotate the roller for winding the floor covering onto the roller for storage. An elongated cleaning head including a pair of parallel brushes is provided on a frame member so that floor covering passing between the brushes while being retrieved or dispensed will be cleaned.

Abstract: A floor sweeping apparatus comprises a cleaning head with an elongate handle fixed at an inner end by a pivoting joint to the cleaning head, and at an outer end by a hinge to an elongate handle extension. A locking mechanism allows the handle extension to be locked in different angular positions relative to the handle and can be remotely controlled from the handle extension.

Abstract: The present invention is a multipurpose cleaning apparatus for cleaning a variety of surfaces which includes an apparatus for removably retaining a reusable cleaning swifter, an apparatus for removably retaining a disposable cleaning cloth, an apparatus for removably retaining a brush and an apparatus for removably retaining a scouring pad. The apparatus comprises a base having two hingeably attached sections which can be rotated to form a angle so that the swifter can be attached, rotated to form a rigid elongated structure to retain the disposable cleaning cloth through locking clasp assemblies, and configured to receive members which retain gripping members to removably retain a cleaning brush and a scouring pad.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning clipped hair proximate to the chair of a barber or stylist comprising a pivotable brush attached to the bottom of the chair, said brush having a retracted and extended position; said extended position extending parallel to the floor such that the brush rotates 360 degrees and cleans hair that has fallen on the floor.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for adjusting the angular travel of a motor vehicle wiper mechanism, comprising a connecting rod and a crank, wherein the crank includes a body which extends longitudinally in a substantially horizontal plane, which is articulated at one first end about a vertical axis (A), and which is articulated at a second end to the connecting rod, comprising a step which consists in adjusting the angular travel by modifying the distance between the first and the second articulated ends of the crank. The invention is characterized in that the adjusting step consists in modifying the length of a longitudinal section of the body of the crank.

Abstract: A dust separation section is provided at a suction air passage between a suction opening of a vacuum cleaner main body and an intake opening of a motor fan to separate dust sucked from the suction opening with air and a dust collection section provided at the suction air passage for collecting the dust separated from the air from the dust separation section. Moreover, the dust separation section of the electric vacuum cleaner has a dust guiding space adapted to inflow the dust sucked from the suction opening from one end of the dust guiding space and for guiding the dust from an other end of the dust guiding space to the dust collection section, through a dust strike section, by an inertia force, and an air guiding air passage is provided to guide air from a midstream of the dust guiding space to the intake opening of the motor fan without passing through the dust collection section.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a power tool 1 comprises a housing 2 defining a handle 4 and housing a motor for actuating an output member of the tool, such as a drill bit or jigsaw blade. The handle assembly comprises at least one flexible sheet 8 adapted to be mounted to a surface of the handle of the power tool and having a series of protrusions 10 adapted to be engaged by a hand of a user of the tool. The protrusions 10 retain at least one gaseous vibration damping material such as air between the flexible sheet 8 and the surface of the handle 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lawn mower with a handle assembly comprising a lower frame and an upper frame which can be rotated to adjust its position with respect to the lower frame.

Abstract: A portable securement system for docking eyewear to a user's garment for temporary safekeeping. Hidden in use, the system docking device is a pendant construction to be mounted on button threads behind a garment placard. There it is anchored while a magnet secured at the device's lower portion secures eyewear for easy retrieval. The docking device includes an opening at its central portion to be placed over the button, with a narrowed portion engaging the threads and serving as an anchoring trap to hold the device in place. As an alternative, a wire-like segment defines the device's central opening and terminates at opposed ends at an upper portion of the device to form a releasable clip employed to anchor the device to the garment inner seam. Eyewear is provided an appliance in the form of a flexible tube including a magnetic element to be fitted over a temple bar.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates a leakproof or leak-resistant zipper with profiles which include an inter-engaging element with inter-engaging fingers and a leakproof or leak-resistant structure. The slider, when moved in the closing direction, urges the fingers of one profile to inter-engage with the fingers of the other profile and further urges the elements of the leakproof or leak-resistant structure into engagement with each other. The slider, when moved in the opening direction, separates the inter-engaging fingers of the inter-engaging elements and further allows the elements of the leakproof or leak-resistant structure to separate.

Abstract: A retention clip includes a generally cylindrical main portion having a leading end configured to pass into a hole of a panel, at least one retaining tab extending from the main portion, and at least one spring member extending from the main portion. The at least one retaining tab and the at least one spring member are configured to compressively sandwich a portion of the panel therebetween.

Abstract: An improved connecting device for assembling two components is described. The device comprises at least one magnetic male component and at least one magnetic female component. A male component comprises a bull-nose or beveled end integral with a hook and a magnet. A female component comprises an aperture with a guiding curvature, a groove in the same side with the guiding curvature, and a magnet receptacle or magnetic portion to which the magnet of the male component can be attached. A magnetic force between the magnet and the magnetic element of the receptacle in combination with the curved shapes of the female and male components achieve safe and secure engagement of the two components. The components of the device are located in the backside, thereby creating an unalterable appearance from the front. The device is interchangeable in a countless number of combinations.

Abstract: A bag device for storing a body includes upper and lower impervious flexible panel members each having opposed side edges and opposed ends. Respectively side edges of the members are formed integrally therealong, and the members are movable to form a cavity for storing the body. The end is closed and the end is normally open so that can be inserted into the cavity. The members are laminates of thermoplastic sheets and the open end can be sealed by application of heat to the thermoplastic sheets at the open end. Pressure release valves are fixed to the member so that excess pressure in the cavity due to body decomposition is released to the atmosphere.

Abstract: A wound capacitor has a lead configuration that enables enhanced control over equivalent series resistance (ESR) and equivalent series inductance (ESL). The capacitor has a case and a wound foil disposed within the case. A ball-and-lead configuration is coupled to the foil and extends from the case.