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, moderately vigorous, hardy, and medium productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid to late season. The present variety's abundance of blossoms and pollen entices strong bee activity to facilitate pollination. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during late September, with first picking on Sep. 27, 2008. The fruit is medium to large in size, mostly black in skin color, clingstone in type, nearly globose in shape, and mostly red to orange in flesh color.

Abstract: A new and distinct kiwifruit variety is disclosed. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the kiwifiuit selections known as CK5 1_06 (not patented) and CK51_11 (not patented). The fruit of the plant of this new kiwifruit variety is characterized by its internal red color and early harvest maturity. The new kiwifruit variety has been named ‘Hort22D’.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lavendula hybrida cultivar named ‘LARKMAN HAZEL’ is disclosed, characterized by exceptionally dark violet-purple flowers, profuse Spring blooming followed by moderate Fall re-blooming. Moderate growth habit to 30 cm in height, producing compact plants that resist breaking apart with age. The new variety is a Lavendula hybrid, suitable for outdoor landscape and container use.

Abstract: A new Poinsettia plant named ‘Fismired’ particularly distinguished by the brilliant red flower color, distinctly lobed bracts, relatively large inflorescences well above the foliage, dark green, distinctly lobed foliage, well branching, compact plant habit and early flowering.

Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘Amri Pur,’ particularly distinguished by the brilliant red-purple semi-double flowers, medium sized, round inflorescences well above the foliage, medium green foliage with strong zonation, and well-branched, rounded, medium to tall plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Sunphloconsa’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching and flowering habit; long flowering period; salmon pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘Encanto Orange’, characterized by its compact, pendulous and mounded plant habit; freely basal branching habit; and numerous single flowers that are bright orange in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Duesweimpuve’, characterized by its compact, outwardly spreading to trailing growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; pale purple-colored flowers with purple-colored venation; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new variety of Quercus palustris Pin Oak tree substantially as herein shown and described, characterized particularly by a combination of glossy foliage, new growth leaves that are pubescent, upright growth habit and orange-red Fall color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacneon’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; early flowering habit; semi-double intense red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dianella plant named ‘Dinky Di’ characterized by an upright plant habit, blue-green leaves, dense shoots with short and narrow leaf blades, a short overall height and pale blue flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘USTUNI60-01M’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; freely branching and vigorous growth habit; numerous single flowers that are white in color with red purple-colored venation; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacchy’, characterized by its compact, upright and rounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; semi-double red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new Diascia plant named ‘Dala Oran’ particularly distinguished by relatively large, deep orange flowers, medium to deep green foliage, strong branching and bushy, medium sized plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zonal Geranium plant named ‘Pacyell’, characterized by its compact, upright and flat-topped plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; early flowering habit; semi-double light yellow-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Ditomdre’, characterized by its upright and strong plant habit; freely branching and flowering habit; dark-colored stems and leaves; light red-colored flowers; and tolerance to Downy Mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘USCALI99M’, characterized by its compact, mounding and outwardly spreading to semi-trailing growth habit; numerous yellow-colored flowers with purple-colored flecking and venation; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Regal Geranium plant named ‘Regpet’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; white and purple bi-colored flowers; and no requirement for cooling treatment for flower development.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named ‘PKMM01’, characterized by its upright, compact plant habit; dense and bushy plant form, mainly due to short, upright and stiff stems; vigorous growth habit, with no need for chemical growth retardation; higher number of flowers per plant; many cuttings on each stock plant; no need for vernalization for flower induction; and light purple colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea purpurea cultivar named ‘Green Queen’ is disclosed, characterized by chartreuse/green flowers, with slight pink blush on the lower ray florets, strong peduncles, and producing many flowers per plant. The new variety is an Echinacea, suitable for outdoor and container gardens as well as cut flower production.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Symphoricarpos plant named ‘Kolmgala’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; short stems and internodes, bushy and dense habit; freely flowering habit; numerous white-colored berries; and good garden performance.

Abstract: An appliance for sealing elastic hoses with a sleeve, which is plastically deformable and slipped onto the hose, has two jaws which are movable towards and away from each other. One jaw has two straight bars which project towards the other jaw and extend transversely of the sleeve to make two transverse indentations in the sleeve and the hose when the jaws are moving towards each other. The same jaw has a cutting edge which projects towards the other jaw and is directed transversely of the sleeve, the cutting edge making a substantially transverse cutting indication in the sleeve and the hose when the jaws are moving towards each other.

Abstract: Power compensation is provided from a power compensation device to a utility power network carrying a nominal voltage. The power compensation device has a steady-state power delivery characteristic. The power compensation is providing by detecting a change of a predetermined magnitude in the nominal voltage on the utility power network and controlling the power compensation device to deliver, for a first period of time and in response to the detected change in the nominal voltage, reactive power to the utility power network. The power compensation device is controlled to deliver, for a second period of time following the first period of time, reactive power to the utility power network at a level that is a factor N(N>1) greater than the steady-state power delivery characteristic of the power compensation device.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a person's location in a defined area (“monitoring system”) according to the present invention includes a plurality of ID badges remote from a plurality of ID readers and a CPU. Each ID badge includes a badge transmitter and a badge receiver, each ID reader includes a reader transmitter and a reader receiver. An alarm and a plurality of kiosks are preferably included. The respective ID readers detect the presence of the ID badges and communicate their respective positions to the CPU. If an ID badge exits the defined area or is disabled, the alarm is activated. The kiosks may be used to add interactivity to the monitoring system, and the ID badges may also include interactive elements. The CPU may perform various additional functions, such as directing a wearer of an ID badge to a destination and conveying information to the kiosks.

Abstract: A system and method for enhancing the security of containers and the goods within them and for tracking a shipping container from its origin to its destination. A shipping container uses a breach containment system comprising a transmitter, a receiver, a processor, a status record and a plurality of conductors to detect any breach of the shipping container structure. The conductors are embedded in, or applied to, the structures that form the shipping container and are connected a processor. The processor maintains a local timer. Upon the sealing of the shipping container, the conductors form circuits and the local timer contributes a time value to the status record. An open circuit condition experienced by circuits formed by the conductors causes the local timer to be reset and status record to be revised to reflect the revised time value. A monitoring station maintains a master timer that is synchronized with the local timer when the shipping container is sealed.

Abstract: A system for use in controlling a hydrocarbon production well has a: computer at a control location remote from a well tree of the well. A processor at the well tree applies control signals to and receives signals from devices of well tree. The processor also receives further signals associated with the operation of the well. A bi-directional communication link extends between the remote computer and the well tree processor. The well tree further has a communications router coupled with the processor and receiver, for multiplexing the signals from devices at the well head and the further signals on to the bi-directional link.

Abstract: The invention provides an information retrieval apparatus and an information retrieval method by which information can be retrieved in an improved operability. A CPU controls a video camera to fetch an image and controls a GPS to detect a current position. The CPU reads out, from within image data stored in a corresponding relationship with URLs of WWW servers, those image data which correspond to position data regarding positions around the detected current position from a WWW data base via a modem and a host machine. Then, the CPU selects, from among the read out image data, that image data which matches with the fetched data, reads out a URL corresponding to the image data and accesses a WWW server designated by the URL.

Abstract: A system for capturing a virtual model of a site includes a range scanner for scanning the site to generate range data indicating distances from the range scanner to real-world objects. The system also includes a global positioning system (GPS) receiver coupled to the range scanner for acquiring GPS data for the range scanner at a scanning location. In addition, the system includes a communication interface for outputting a virtual model comprising the range data and the GPS data.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device including a first substrate having a contact hole and second substrate substantially in parallel with the first substrate. Each substrate has electrodes on an inner side thereof with the electrodes of the first substrate being connected to the electrodes of the second substrate at a location which is close to an edge of the contact hole.

Abstract: A method for counting a number of tracks of an optical disc in an optical disc system. The optical disc system includes an optical pickup, a light source, and a plurality of optical sensors. The method includes emitting a light beam to the optical disc from the light source, detecting light reflected from the optical disc by the optical sensors, and generating a tracking error signal according to detected signals of the optical sensors while the optical pickup moves along a radial direction of the optical disc. The method further includes generating a tracking error zero crossing signal according to the tracking error signal, generating a peak detecting signal according to the tracking error signal, generating a pseudo radio frequency zero crossing signal according to the peak detecting signal, and generating a track count signal according to the pseudo frequency crossing signal.

Abstract: A method for duplex telecommunication connection in radio connections is based on a frame-structured interactive communication and a radio system where the frame-structured interactive communication is performed in the radio connections. A means is provided for improving the use of channel resources in implementation of interactive telecommunication connection by providing an FDD connection with one or more TDD dimensions. A full-duplex frequency band is time-duplexed into two or more sub-bands in which interactive communication takes place substantially independently. Transmissions in different transmission directions in each sub-band occur at different times, but simultaneous transmission can occur in different sub-bands in different transmission directions. The message is received entirely in one transmission direction before it needs to be responded to in another transmission direction in a particular sub-band.

Abstract: A device for extracting parameters for decoding a video data flow, contained in headers preceded by a starting code of series of data coded according to an MPEG standard, organized, independently and according to the starting code, and storage of the parameters in three register banks.

Abstract: A method for encoding and decoding digital moving picture signals which can decode subframes appropriately in relation to time if a part of a bit stream is missing or an error occurs in the bit stream, and can suppress degradation of a reproduced picture if decoding of a subframe including a picture in motion in relation to time becomes unfeasible. In the method for encoding and decoding digital moving picture signals of this invention, information for one frame is encoded correspondingly to a spatial hierarchy of a frame, subframes and blocks. A subframe time position number and a subframe space number are attached to an identifier of each of the subframe, thereby resuming appropriate decoding of the subframes immediately after a trouble if an error occurs.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a low power dissipation semiconductor power device is provided which is easy to perform and suitable for mass production. When a first and second conductivity-type regions are formed on a semiconductor substrate which is selectively irradiated by impurity ions, an excellent super junction is formed by controlling the ion acceleration energy and the width of each irradiated region so that the first and second conductivity-type regions may have a uniform impurity distribution and a uniform width along the direction of irradiation. Another method of manufacturing a low power dissipation semiconductor power device having an excellent super junction is provided which selectively irradiates a collimated neutron beam onto a P+ silicon ingot and forms an N+ region that has a uniform impurity distribution and a uniform width along the direction of irradiation in the P+ silicon ingot.

Abstract: A pass-through electrical connector assembly with a body having at least one through-hole formed therein. A pin is forced into the through-hole and held by the body. The pin has a shank with opposed ends, each with a blind hole to receive a wire and a solid center portion that seals the wires and the pin. The pin has a tip with a barb at one end and a head with a shoulder at the other end which captures the pin in the body after the pin is forced into the through-hole when the shoulder engages the body. The shank has a circumferential surface that is press-fit within the through-hole to form a seal between the pin and the body. The body can then be sealed to a mating flange of a fluid-holding tank.

Abstract: A method for WLAN signal strength determination comprises receiving a WLAN RF signal; converting the WLAN RF signal to a voltage proportional to the signal; comparing the voltage to a first reference voltage; and outputting data corresponding to WLAN RF signal strength if the voltage is greater than the first reference voltage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process whereby fluorine atom-containing sulfonyl fluoride compound(s) useful as e.g. materials for ion-exchange membranes, can be produced efficiently and at low cost without structural limitations while solving the difficulties in production. Namely, the present invention provides a process which comprises reacting XSO2RA-E1 (1) with RB-E2 (2) to form XSO2RA-E-RB (3), then reacting (3) with fluorine in a liquid phase to form FSO2RAF-EF-RBF (4), and further, decomposing the compound to obtain FSO2RAF-EF1 (5), wherein RA is a bivalent organic group, E1 is a monovalent reactive group, RB is a monovalent organic group, E2 is a monovalent reactive group which is reactive with E1, E is a bivalent connecting group formed by the reaction of E1 with E2, RAF is a bivalent organic group formed by the fluorination of RA, etc., RBF is the same group as RB, etc., EF is a bivalent connecting group formed by the fluorination of E, etc.

Abstract: A system for controlling and monitoring portable tools at a particular work cell remotely by R-F communication to provide error proofing of various parameters including that the correct tool is to be used at a work cell, the tool is properly calibrated for the operation to be performed, that it is being used a proper number of times per part being assembled or inspected, and that the tool has been calibrated within a selected service interval. The tools will be made actuable only by R-F communication with specific factory apparatus whereby theft of such portable tools will be inhibited.

Abstract: The invention provides for encrypting electronic information such as a document so that only users with permission may access the document in decrypted form. The process of encrypting the information includes selecting a set of policies as to who may access the information and under what conditions. A remote server stores a unique identifier for the information and associates an encryption/decryption key pair and access policies with the information. Software components residing on the author's computer retrieve the encryption key from the remote server, encrypt the information, and store the encrypted information at a location chosen by the author. A user wishing to access the information acquires the encrypted information electronically.

Abstract: A technique to reduce the test data volume and number of scan shift clocks per test pattern by combining the scan inputs with existing values in scan chains and inserting them at additional bit positions along the scan chains in order to reduce the number of shift clocks required to achieve required values at plurality of scan bit positions, and by using multiple taps from the scan chains to form a check-sum in order to reduce the number of scan shift clocks to capture test results.

Abstract: A bath towel bib including a collar adapted to form a releasably securable loop around a user's neck, an actuatable means for releasing the loop from around the user's neck, and an absorbent cloth fixedly attached to the collar and operatively arranged to hang from the collar in front of the user's torso when the loop is releasably secured around the user's neck, wherein the actuatable means for releasing the loop from around the user's neck is operatively arranged to actuate when the absorbent cloth is pulled in a direction away from the user's neck.

Abstract: A protective garment, such as a surgical gown, includes a garment body defining sleeves. A cuff may be secured at respective ends of the sleeves. An elastic fiber layer is disposed on the sleeves beginning at the sleeve or cuff. The elastic fiber layer has a high friction surface such that an end of a glove pulled over the elastic fiber layer is inhibited from rolling or sliding back over the elastic fiber and down the sleeve. The elastic fiber may be formed of a polyolefin or other polymers according to known processes and may include a dye or colorant that may be used to indicate the fluid protection level of, for example, a surgical gown.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective garment made of water-tight and air-tight outer cloth formed by superimposing an external layer of a film of polyvinyl chloride and an internal layer of woven cloth, the film and the woven cloth being bonded together. At least one section of the garment is lined internally by a lining made with cloth and including a foam sheet extending in the lining, the cloth of the lining being bonded at least on its periphery to the woven section of the external cloth in bonding zones, the foam sheet being arranged substantially free between the cloth of the lining and the external cloth, the foam sheet being integral with the external cloth and/or with the cloth of the lining at least towards its upper section in order to be held and not fall in the lining. The garment can be a vest, a pair of trousers or an apron.

Abstract: An undergarment for men is formed with multiple layers of fabric materials attached together. A first fabric piece (10) is formed in a brief shape to have a front part (10c), a rear part (10d), a pair of side parts (10e) extending between the front and rear parts (10c, 10d), and a bottom part (10f) extending between a lower portion of the front part (10c) and a lower portion of the rear part (10e), the front part (10c) having a first elastic thread line (14) attached by stitching or sewing to a central area of the front, bottom, and rear parts (10c, 10f, 10e) to exert a suitable elastic force a genitalia region of the wearer. A second fabric piece (20) is attached externally to the first fabric piece (10), wherein the second fabric piece has a belt-like shape extending in a circumferential direction and covering a substantial portion of the first fabric piece (10) but not covering a central portion of the front part of the first fabric piece.

Abstract: A garment including in combination a crotch panel defined by a top edge and bottom edge, said top and bottom edges joined by side edges, said top and bottom edges and side edges defining top and bottom corners, respectively on either side of the panel, a pair of leg encircling strap members, each strap member extending from a top corner to a corresponding bottom corner on either side of the panel, wherein in use, the strap members encircle each leg of a wearer preferably below the wearers hip line and extend under each buttock and the crotch panel is located and positioned without any portion of the garment covering the cheeks of the buttocks or across the wearers back.

Abstract: Odor extraction system having a fluid tank valve, for extracting malodorous air from a toilet bowl and preventing discharge into the environment, a fan connected to the shaft of an electric motor disposed in a pipe chamber that is located between the free end of a suction piece and an outlet piece, where said suction piece is adapted for connecting to the flush pipe of the toilet bowl and where said outlet piece is joined to the sewer pipe, with said pipe chamber fluid tank valve adapted for airtight closure. The fluid tank valve is part of the pipe chamber, the fluid tank of the fluid tank valve having a suction opening and an outlet opening, with a closing mechanism joined to said suction opening, having a free end at the downstream extremity thereof, with said free end submerging into the fluid in the fluid tank with the free end rising from said fluid under the effect of pressure difference.

Abstract: A disposable sanitary protector for sink basins is provided in the form of a generally rectangular cover with two non-parallel low-tack adhesive strips on the underside, one of each strip being on the underside of the cover near the left and right edges. The non-parallel low-tack adhesive strips increase the probability of engaging the rim of sinks with either a curved or linear shape at the sides of the sink. An optional perforated slit is provided to allow a portal for the faucet assembly to protrude. A second differently sized backup slit is provided in the event the first slit tears. The cover is made of fabric, paper, plastic or a like material.

Abstract: Convertible furniture in the form of a sleeper sofa is demonstrated without the complex mechanical mechanisms conventionally used. The seat is attached to a slide received within a slide support. A seat extension is affixed to the slide support and as the slide is moved forwardly during the method of conversion, for example to convert from sofa mode into the bed mode, the back pivots to lay on the slide support in horizontal alignment with the seat and seat extension thereby forming an extra wide bed. The seat, back and seat extension create a wide sleeping area, wider than that as would be formed by only the seat and back. A latch mechanism positioned behind the front panel secures the slide and slide support in the sofa mode until manually released.

Abstract: The invention provides a convenient, compact and lightweight transfer device for transferring or transporting humans, animals or other objects or substances. One person can lift or maneuver the device under an object with a minimum of effort, with ergonomic safety, and little chance of injury or strain. The device has a generally flat and semi-rigid support member, a plurality of omnidirectional ball rollers for translating the support member across a generally horizontally disposed surface. The ball rollers are positioned in cylindrical extensions extending downwardly from the lower surface of the support member and are distributed in an anterior to posterior direction in parallel rows along the lower surface of the support member. The device has at least one vertical side extending upwardly from the support member. The device can also have a handle positioned on at least one of the vertical sides.

Abstract: An automated rocking bassinet apparatus includes a support that includes a first upper panel and a second upper panel. A plurality of legs is attached to and extends downwardly from each of the first and second upper panels. A housing includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. A pair of receivers is attached to the housing. A pair of mountings is provided. Each of the first and second upper panels has one of the mountings attached thereto and each of the receivers receives one of the mountings to pivotally couple the housing to the support. A driver assembly is mounted in the first upper panel and selectively rocks the housing with respect to the support.