Abstract: A new apple tree named ‘Cauflight’ is described. ‘Cauflight’ is a mutation of ‘Caudle’ selected for its fruit, which has an intense bright red over color as compared to ‘Caudle.

Abstract: ‘PHOS3’ is a distinctive variety of Phormium tenax which is characterized by the combination of its medium upright growth habit, orange tones incorporated into its bronze leaf color, narrower leaf width and resistance to phytophthora root rot.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘Silvershadow’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; and numerous white-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Oscopet2’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; narrow leaves; star-shaped purple-colored flowers; and relative tolerance to low temperatures.

Abstract: A new Petunia plant named ‘Petvani’ characterized by its trailing, outwardly spreading plant habit, very strong branching habit, very floriferous habit, single flowers that are vanilla in color, and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Ligularia, ‘Last Dance’, an interspecific hybrid of Ligularia hiberniflora and Farfugium japonicum, characterized by its medium sized leaves with dentate margins, its compact plant habit, and its abundant bright yellow inflorescences that are densely arranged on well-branched scapes.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Schizachyrium scoparium, ‘Carousel’, that is characterized by its compact and rounded form with upright culms that does not lodge in fall and winter or with exposure to rain or snow, its short stature with a height of about 30 cm, its foliage that emerges nearly horizontal and becomes upright, its coloration that is green to blue-green with streaks of pink in summer, a blend of copper, beige, orange-red, and mahogany in fall, and beige in winter.

Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Asplenium plant named ‘CRISPY WAVE’, characterized by its lanceolate-shaped fronds, which are extremely stiff and curvy; fronds color ranges from RHS 146A to RHS 147C; and plants are dense and bushy in plant form.

Abstract: ‘Orange Storm’ is a new quince plant particularly distinguished by a medium-sized, upright, multi-stemmed, fruitless shrub, large, double-flowers with orange petals, and thornless stems, is disclosed.

Abstract: ‘Scarlet Storm’ is a new quince plant particularly distinguished by a medium-sized, upright, multi-stemmed, fruitless shrub, large, double-flowers with scarlet-red petals, and thornless stems, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Agastache plant characterized by a small, compact habit, violet blue colored flowers in narrow, tight clusters, dark calyces, a low branching habit, a long bloom time, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of climbing shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive clusters of fully double, deep pink blossoms having approximately 70–80 petals on average. The new variety is a spontaneous mutation of unknown causation of the ‘Meiviolin’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,892). The deep pink color can be readily distinguished from the white-pink color of the ‘Meiviolin’ variety. Vigorous vegetation is formed. The foliage is dense medium green with a semi-glossy finish. Excellent resistance to Black Spot and powdery mildew is displayed. Attractive dense ornamentation in the form of foliage and blossoms is made possible when the new variety is grown on a support.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dahlia named ‘BEST BETT’ that is distinguishable by upright habit, dark brown to black divided leaves and flower buds, and vivid amber colored star-shaped blossoms. In combination these traits set ‘BEST BETT’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dahlia known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Carex cultivar named ‘CarFit01’ is disclosed, characterized by very compact growth, distinctive white variegation on the leaf margins and strong root establishment and development. The new variety is a Carex, suitable for commercial production in 15 to 19 inch pots.

Abstract: A new and distinct Actinidia chinensis cultivar named ‘Y118’ is disclosed, characterized by having distinctive yellow flesh fruit, heavy cropping and a seasonal harvest time of late March. Additionally, the new variety produces fruit with very soft, slight pubescence and with a distinctive blunt stylar end shape and square shoulders. The new variety is suitable for commercial production of kiwi fruit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus plant named ‘Northern Star’ that is characterized by green leaves with a violet base and a large number of violet flowers.

Abstract: A new Poinsettia plant named ‘Fismirwhi’ particularly distinguished by cream white flower color, large, flat inflorescences, dark green, weakly lobed foliage, well-branching, medium sized, mounding habit, and early flowering.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Visinflavimp’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; and numerous bright lavender-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.

Abstract: A variety of rose plant of the shrub class, named ‘AUSvibrant’ is disclosed. The ‘AUSvibrant’ rose is a plant suitable for repeat flowering production having large deeply cupped blooms having a color blend of deep magenta, pink and red, with an unusual fragrance which develops from Tea into Old Rose.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Abelia plant named ‘Abelops’, characterized by light purple-colored flowers, dark and light yellow-green variegated foliage edged with red-orange, deep purple-colored stems, and spreading to broadly upright, moderately vigorous growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A variety of rose plant of the shrub class, named ‘AUSbreeze’ is disclosed. The ‘AUSbreeze’ rose is a plant suitable for repeat flowering production having blooms that are a very pure soft pink formed in a perfect rosette formation, and having a fresh, fruity fragrance with hints of raspberry and tea. In addition, the growth of the ‘AUSbreeze’ variety is vigorous, tall and elegant with flowers produced along the stem.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rose plant named ‘Empintoimp’, characterized by its long and upright flowering stems; strong plants; dark red-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Deutzia plant named ‘Kolmaspri’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong and erect flowering stems; freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘Visinfchrimp’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; and numerous bright red-colored flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia plant named ‘DANRAY2’ characterized by having mounded growth habit; large in size, red-purple colored flowers; high floriferous rate; early to bloom with long bloom period; and suitable for patios and outdoor beddings.

Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Argyranthemum plant named ‘DANARGY27’ characterized by its compact growth habit; single, inflorescence averaging about 3.5 cm to 4.0 cm in diameter, which are white in color with a yellow eye; and early flowering.

Abstract: A new distinct cultivar of Bidens plant named ‘DANYEL9’, characterized by its compact, ball-shaped (mounded) growth habit; freely branching habit with lateral flowering branches forming at every node; green in color, tripinnated leaves; high floriferous rate with large, eight petalled yellow flowers; and good resistance to pest and diseases.

Abstract: A new poinsettia plant particularly distinguished by an upright compact growth habit and a brilliant stable white bract color is disclosed.

Abstract: A fastening element (1), in particular for blind riveting, has a setting head (4), a deformation segment (2) and a shank end (3). The deformation segment (2) is arranged between the setting head (4) and the shank end (3). The fastening element (1) is hollow, optionally having a mandrel (7) inside the fastening element (1). The mandrel includes a head (23) and a foot (24) at least tension-resistantly connected to the shank end (3). The shank end (3) includes a punching edge (6) extending substantially along the outermost periphery of the shank end (3). Also identified are a process for setting the fastening element (1), a riveted connection to the fastening element (1), a device for setting the fastening element (1), an employment of the riveted connection obtained, and a die suitable for setting the fastening element (1).

Abstract: Knives (10, 182) each include a handle (12, 184) having a blade (14, 90, 194) pivotally attached to the handle. The blade is movable between a closed position in which it is received within a groove (36, 192) of the handle and an open position. The blade has a working portion (38, 198) and a tang portion (44, 98, 204), which remains within the groove when the blade is in its open position. A locking pin (72, 208) extends transversely of the handle and blade and is movable along a pair of elongated openings (74, 216), and engages the tang portion (44, 98, 204) of the blade to lock the blade in its open position. A spring (78, 228) biases the locking pin toward the tang.

Abstract: A resilient retainer ring comprises at least two pressing sections and at least one engaging section. Each pressing section presses against a bottom wall defining an annular groove in a receiving compartment of a screwdriver shank when the retainer ring is mounted in the annular groove of the screwdriver shank. The engaging section is exposed to at least one corner of the receiving compartment such that the engaging section has at least a portion engaged in a retaining groove of a bit when an end of the bit is received in the receiving compartment of the screwdriver shank.

Abstract: A center beam car has a main deck structure extending laterally from a main center sill, a laterally extending top truss structure, and a central vertically oriented web work structure for carrying vertical shear loads. The center beam so formed defines bunks upon in which to carry cargo. The upper region of the web-work structure includes a deep upper beam structure that has downwardly extending planar surfaces. The surfaces provide a bearing area against which bundled loads can be secured. The surfaces are inwardly reinforced to discourage deflection between adjacent upright members of the vertical web work.

Abstract: On-off valve intended to be arranged at the outlet of the gas accumulation reservoir in an electronic gas injection system for an internal combustion engine, presenting a valve member made of metallic material, co-operating with a valve seat made in a body, which is also made of metallic material, to ensure the good quality of tightness in all operative temperature and pressure conditions, with prolonged reliability in time.

Abstract: A refrigerant charging tool. In a described embodiment, a refrigerant charging tool has two separately formed handles pivotably attached to each other. One of the handles has a container piercing member mounted thereon. Interchangeable spacers are configured for attachment to the other handle, so that a selected one of differently shaped containers may be biased against the container piercing member when the handles are pivoted toward each other.

Abstract: An improved biosensor having at least a first working electrode and a first electrode material disposed on the first working electrode. The first electrode material is a mixture made by combining at least one enzyme where the at least one enzyme is a capable of reacting with the analyte to be measured, a redox mediator capable of reacting with a product of an enzymatic reaction or a series of enzymatic reactions involving the at least one enzyme, a peroxidase capable of catalyzing a reaction involving the redox mediator where the redox mediator is oxidized, a binder and a surfactant.

Abstract: A fastener driving tool includes a housing assembly with a nosepiece assembly defining a drive track. A safety trip assembly includes a trigger enabling portion and a workpiece engaging portion and is movable between an extended disabling position and a retracted enabling position. The safety trip assembly is biased toward the extended position and is moved toward the retracted position by engagement between a workpiece and the workpiece engaging member. The workpiece engaging portion is movable to permit adjustment of a length of the safety trip assembly. The workpiece engaging portion may be removed from the safety trip assembly and exchanged with another different workpiece engaging portion. A workpiece engaging portion usable with the fastener driving tool includes a positioning mechanism having an opening locating structure and a guiding structure.

Abstract: An electrode assembly for a plasma reactor, such as a plasma etch or plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition reactor, comprises an electrode plate having a support frame attached to one surface thereof. The electrode plate is composed of a substantially pure material which is compatible with a particular reaction being performed in the reactor, while the support frame is composed of a material having desirable thermal, electrical, and structural characteristics. The support frame is bonded to the electrode plate using a bonding layer, usually a ductile metallic bonding layer, which provides effective thermal and electrical coupling while permitting a degree of thermal expansion mismatch between the support frame and the electrode plate.

Abstract: A device and method for dispensing precise amounts of dry particulate matter, such as agricultural chemicals, directly into a liquid carrier stream, such as a flow of water, and a method of employing such a device to distribute chemicals. The device includes a bin for holding a quantity of particulate matter, a conduit for transporting a stream of liquid carrier, and a meter at the bottom of the bin for controllably releasing a desired amount of the particulate matter from the bin into the conduit while disallowing entry of the liquid carrier to the bin. The bin, conduit and meter are all mounted upon a portable structure for transportation with particulate matter in the bin. The meter includes a multi-vaned rotor turned by a controlled motor, and defines discrete pockets of known volume. The operator simply connects the device to a flow of water and keys into the controller an amount of material to be released.

Abstract: A process for spinning high molecular weight poly (alpha-olefin) filament, particularly ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene filament, from solution in a volatile spinning solvent with recovery and recycling of the solvent.

Abstract: Discussed are rational, economical production methods for inductive components. Compared to prior methods, those addressed herein are significantly simplified processes in which exact positioning of the connections is possible. Among actions contemplated in exemplary versions of the method are providing a mold comprised of aluminum alloy, inserting a magnet core of the inductive component, and filling the closed mold with a molten hot-melt adhesive preferably comprising a polyamide base.

Abstract: For an internal circuit having a first operation mode consuming a first operational current and a second operation mode consuming a second operational current, which is smaller than the first operational current, a first power source regulator for stepping down a predefined output power supply voltage from an input power supply voltage and having a current supply ability corresponding to the first operational current of the internal circuit and a second power source gulator having a current supply ability corresponding to the second operational current are combined in order to, under the control of a power supply control unit, operate the first step-down type regulator in response to a first control signal instructing the first operation mode in the internal circuit and to operate the second step-down type regulator in response to a second control signal instructing the second operation mode.

Abstract: An aircraft flight risk measuring system for analyzing risks related to a flight of an aircraft. A user of the risk measuring system can be a flight dispatcher, an owner/operator, a pilot and other interested parties. The risk measuring system includes a risk management server system computer. The system computer has a two-way communication with a user computer operated by the user. An accident history database is connected to the system computer for providing accident reports related to the aircraft and other accident data. Also, a navigation database is connected to said system computer for providing airspace data, radio navigation aids, preferred routes, elevation data, geographic data and information related to a destination airport. Further, a non-static database is connected to the system computer for providing live information related to weather forecasts and data related to the aircraft's flight.

Abstract: An imaging apparatus with divers resolution includes a light source, a reflection lens set, a major lens and an image-capture unit. The light source is used to illuminate a document for further generating a document image. The reflection lens set includes a plurality of reflection lenses for forwarding the document image consecutively to the major lens. The major lens is used to receive the document image transported by the reflection lens set and to form the document image at a focal point thereof. The image-capture unit includes a plurality of image-capture elements with various resolution for meeting divers usage requirements. While in usage, a suitable image-capture element with particular resolution can be shifted to the focal point of the major lens for performing the imaging.

Abstract: Breaching access structure 10S provides easy access to sealed interior 10I containing contents 10C. Access region 12A proximate edge 12E of package 10, provides entrance into the interior and access to the contents. Band seal 14 formed by the upper lamina 14U and lower lamina 14L extends along the access region, enclosing breaching bubble 16. The band seal has inner seal portion 14I between the bubble and the interior, and outer seal portion 14O between the bubble and edge 12E of the package. The bubble is expandable to open the package in response to bursting detonator 18. The detonator is burst by external pressure applied by a user. Opposed pair of peel flaps, upper flap 16U and lower flap 16L, are formed by the opposed laminae of the outer seal along the edge breach as the bubble breaches. These small initial flaps are grasped by the user and manually peeled apart to initiate opening the band seal.

Abstract: An optical sensing device uses a set of source mirrors directing light from a set of light sources to a movable collector mirror. Each of the light sources has a unique wavelength. The collector mirror is coupled to a MEMS actuator that moves the collector mirror in response to a physical phenomena. A light collector gathers light from the collector mirror and the physical phenomena can be measured by determining the relative intensity associated with each of the light sources in the light gathered at the collector.

Abstract: The indexable insert of the present invention has a cutting edge at the end of a stick-shaped portion projecting from a tool base. The base is shaped to ensure effective clamping, thereby avoiding chatter and backlash. A cutting edge and a rake face are provided at the end of the stick-shaped portion, which is also provided with a side relief face so that chips cut from the workpiece are smoothly carried away. The cutting edge extends sideways beyond the side relief face so that the insert can effectively cut the walls of small and deep holes.

Abstract: Strains of bacteria characterized by exhibiting: (a) a 7?-dehydroxylase activity of less than 50%, and (b) bile acid deconjugation activity of less than 50%, and descendants, mutants and derivatives thereof preserving activities (a) and (b); and a pharmaceutical composition using one or more of such strains and use of same for preventing and treating diseases associated with or caused by an altered metabolism of bile acids.

Abstract: A novel surface exposed protein of Haemophilus influenzae or related Haemophilus species is described. The protein named protein D is an Ig receptor for human IgD and has an apparent molecular weight of 42,000. Protein D can be detected in all of 116 encapsulated and non-encapsulated isolates of H. influenzae studied. The protein from all strains shows in addition to the same apparent molecular weight immunogenic similarities since protein D from all strains interacts with three different mouse monoclonal antibodies and monoclonal human IgD. A method for purification of protein D is described. Cloning of the protein D gene from H. influenzae in E. coli is described as well as the nucleotide sequence and the deduced amino acid sequence.

Abstract: Compositions comprising N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl compounds are useful to alleviate or improve various cosmetic conditions and dermatological disorders, including changes or damage to skin, nail and hair associated with intrinsic aging and/or extrinsic aging, as well as changes or damage caused by extrinsic factors. N-acetyl-aldosamines, N-acetylamino acids, and related N-acetyl composition may further comprise a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or other topical agent to enhance or create synergetic effects.

Abstract: The mastitis control teat dip composition having a visible indicator aspect of the invention provides a softening, soothing, smoothing, relaxing property, a rapid initial kill, a useful highly pseudoplastic rheology, a barrier/film-forming capacity, a unique antimicrobial composition that is stable over an extended period of time, and unexpected long term microbial control when compared to the prior art materials disclosed in patents and used in the marketplace. The indicator aspect provides ease of visually detecting the material on the animal skin and can indicate efficacy of the material. The compositions of the invention are made by combining an aqueous liquid composition containing the visual indicator combined with the organic components which can be combined with a simple aqueous solution of a salt of chlorous acid, preferably an alkali metal chlorite.