Abstract: A new and distinct rabbiteye blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry varieties known as ‘Centurion’ (not patented) and ‘Rahi’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an outstanding fruit quality with little grittiness, medium to good firmness and appears suitable for the mid season fresh fruit market and has been named ‘Ocean Blue’.

Abstract: A new and distinct Northern Highbush blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from crossing the blueberry variety known as ‘Nui’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,699) and an unnamed seedling selection called B7.8.1 (not patented). The fruit of this new variety is large, with an attractive appearance characterised by good bloom and good firmness; fruit has an outstanding fruit quality with sweet and aromatic flavour. Mature plant is upright while the young plant is semi-upright with medium to good vigour. The new variety has been named ‘Blue Moon’.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Peach tree (Prunus persica), which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachtwentyfour’, and which produces an attractively colored white-fleshed, clingstone peach which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 16 to May 23 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Loropetalum chinense plant named ‘Shang-white’ characterized by its dense, globose growth habit, dark green foliage color, and abundance of white flowers is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Syzygium plant named ‘Big Red’, characterized by its upright to bushy to outwardly spreading plant habit; relatively large leaves that are initially greyed orange in color; developing stems are greyed purple in color; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Clematis cultivar named ‘Dorami’ is disclosed, characterized by very compact plant growth and continuous flowering from May through September, with flower buds continuously produced from the leaf axils. Flowers are distinctively Violet-Blue in color. The new cultivar is a Clematis, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ipomoea plant named ‘Fnpalrusrd’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit and short internodes, dense and bushy growth habit; and medium to small rusty red-colored palmate-shaped leaves.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ipomoea plant named ‘Fncorre’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit and short internodes, dense and bushy growth habit; and medium to small coppery red-colored cordate-shaped leaves.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-011MNLC’ is a new and distinct variety of ornamental sweetpotato having a very compact, semi-upright, densely-mounding cultivar producing many, short shoots; the instant variety is distinguishable from other cultivars by its purple leaves that have 5 to 7 extremely deep lobes, a very compact habit and erect architecture; and ‘NCORNSP-011MNLC’ has a good vigor, very well-branched, well-suited for production as a landscape or containerized plant and the production of flowers is rare, even under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-012EMLC’ is a new and distinct variety of ornamental sweetpotato having a compact, semi-upright, mounding and spreading habit; produces many short shoots; has foliage that is very deeply-lobed and light green to chartreuse colored; is highly branched and has good vigor; has distinctive twisting and outwardly curved petioles, causing the leaves to be presented on a horizontal plane; flower production is rare even under short day conditions; and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Cymbalaria muralis plant characterized by its unique, broadly cream-edged foliage and white flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, purple pink ray florets, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the second week in August.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, light purple-pink ray florets, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the third week of September.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by small decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, bright orange ray florets, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the third week of September.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, dark pink ray florets, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the second week of August.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, dark red ray florets, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the third week of September.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Verbena plant named ‘Britena,’ characterized particularly as to novelty by flowers fading from rose to white with a purple center, which appear earlier on the plant, and a growing habit that is first upright and later spreading.

Abstract: A new and distinct lily plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by (1) stem thickness supported by flower crown without bending (9 mm in diameter); (2) straight stems with even leaf distribution from bottom to top (102 leaves per plant); (3) flower crown compact (around 12×12 cm); (4) flower sizes large (11-14 cm long 11-14 cm wide at open stage); (5) continuous blooms for two to four weeks; (6) coloration of leaves uniform from bottom to top; (7) height of plant around 30 cm; and (8) red flowers.

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant particularly distinguished by having deep rose flowers, a compact growth habit, and strong root system is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Neon Flare’, particularly distinguished by white and magenta bicolored flowers, compact habit, healthy foliage, and good mildew resistance, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named ‘Redwood’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely flowering habit; orange red-colored ray and disc florets; and upright, strong and relatively short scapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gerbera plant named ‘Acadia’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; freely flowering habit; white-colored ray florets; white-colored disc florets with yellow-colored apices; and upright, strong and relatively short scapes.

Abstract: A Hakonechloa variety particularly distinguished by unique white and green striped foliage and a small and compact growth habit when compared to other varieties of the species, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Coreopsis plant named ‘Ruby Frost’ characterized by large, daisy-type flowers that grow to 5.5 cm in diameter, white-edged red purple flowers, grass green foliage on short stems, flowering for the whole summer, and a dense, mounding habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Gentiana makinoi named ‘White Magic’, characterized by its flowers that are clear white in color with specs of yellow-green, its dwarf and compact plant habit, and its abundance of flowers produced from May to September in The Netherlands if spent blooms are removed.

Abstract: A filter element has a resiliently compressible end cap at a first axial end sealing the filter and providing sealed engagement with a flow tube. A filter assembly comprising a filter media element having a first end and a second end, a first end cap disposed at the first end, and a second end cap disposed at the second end. The filter media element is shaped to form a hollow interior extending from the first end to the second end. The hollow interior defines an inner boundary of the element and the outer surface of the element defines an outer boundary. The second end cap covers both the filter media element and the hollow interior at the second end.

Abstract: This application discloses the structure of an ESC stage where a chucking electrode is sandwiched by a moderation layer and a covering layer. The moderation layer and the covering layer have the thermal expansion coefficients between the dielectric plate and the chucking electrode. This application also discloses the structure of an ESC stage where a chucking electrode is sandwiched by a moderation layer and a covering layer, which have internal stress directed oppositely to that of the chucking electrode. This application further discloses a substrate processing apparatus for carrying out a process onto a substrate as the substrate is maintained at a temperature higher than room temperature, comprising the electrostatic chucking stage for holding the substrate during the process.

Abstract: Machine for manufacturing mesh bags from a continuous roll of tubular mesh, and for filling and closing said mesh bags, which comprise an expansion device which is perimetric to the tubular mesh, the core expander of which is equipped with a vertical aperture which, as if it were a slot, traverses said core expander and connects the two frontal faces thereof and extends from its base to an intermediate point, for which the core expander adopts an inverted “U” shape, the machine also being fitted with preventive welding means, adapted for partially welding the two frontal faces of the tubular mesh and, as the case may be, the adjoining laminates of thermally weldable material through the aperture of the core expander; a traction device which drags a section of the tubular mesh provided with a bottom; conveyor means; and second and third filling and closing stations, respectively, both being arranged linearly.

Abstract: A method for handling goods returned by customers of a plurality of different merchants. Merchants who have authorized return of merchandise transmit data identifying the customer and the merchandise to be returned to a central return facility for inclusion in a database. Customers of these merchants package the merchandise to be returned and are provided with a return authorization shipping label by the central return facility. This label includes a scannable bar code identifying the merchant and the customer. After the merchandise is received at the central returns facility, the scannable bar code is scanned so that the merchandise can be sorted by merchant, and the merchandise is then inspected to determine if the merchandise authorized for return has been received. If so, the appropriate merchant is advised, and the customer is electronically credited for the return of the merchandise.

Abstract: A fiber optic conversion method is provided that includes receiving a first electrical signal. A second electrical signal is received. The first and second electrical signals are compared. A float signal is generated when the first and second electrical signals comprise substantially a same electrical signal. A determination is made regarding whether optical signals are being received. A light signal is generated while optical signals are being received. A driver mode is entered in response to the float signal and the light signal being generated simultaneously. The driver mode is remained in while the light signal is being generated.

Abstract: The leads of a light emitting diode are made coaxial. The inner lead protrudes lower than the outer lead. The package is inserted into a spongy display panel for power supply. The display panel has three layers: a lower conducting layer for contacting said inner lead and a top conducting layer for contacting said outer layer, and an insulating layer between the top and the bottom layer. For LED with a bottom electrode and a top electrode, the LED can be mounted on the planar tops of the inner lead and the top electrode wire bonded to the outer lead, or the LED can be mounted on the side surface of the inner lead and the top electrode wire bonded to the outer lead. For LED with two bottom electrode, the LED electrodes can straddle over the planar tops of the inner lead and the outer lead, or the LED electrodes can straddle over the telescopic side surfaces of the two leads.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, an element-isolating region formed in the semiconductor substrate, a real element region formed in the semiconductor substrate and outside the element-isolating region and having a metal silicide layer formed on the surface thereof, and a dummy element region formed in the semiconductor substrate and outside the element-isolating region and having a metal silicide layer formed on the surface thereof. The ratio of the sum of pattern areas of the real element region and dummy element region occupied in a 1 ?m-square range of interest including the element region is 25% or more.

Abstract: An arc lamp assembly which includes in combination a reflector and a light source which is surrounded by said reflector. A dichroic coating on the reflector functions to reflect radiation in the range of about 300 to 600 nm. The light source is an arc lamp which contains a metal halide fill component which includes a mixture of scandium iodide, or other suitable lanthanide, indium iodide and cesium iodide, whereby the lamp assembly emits effective amounts of UV radiation to cure selected chemical compositions. The fill mixture, which contains no sodium component, contributes to improved lamp life and a reduction in passive lamp failure over halide fill mixtures which contain sodium iodide as a fill component.

Abstract: A multi-lamps LCD back-light control circuit comprises a control unit, an full bridge switch, a resonance network circuit, a voltage transformer, a lamp, and a feedback network. A constant operating frequency and a pulse width modulation (PWM) feedback are used to control the CCFL current. The back-light control circuit is such that a power switch of the full bridge switch outputs a duty cycle that is controlled and changed via a PWM controller of the control unit, while a ground switch of the full bridge switch outputs a constant duty cycle controllable above 50%.

Abstract: An improved interface control advantageously may be operated by one hand. A thumbpiece is slidably disposed within a longitudinal arm member which moves in an arcuate path. Placing his or her thumb in the thumbpiece, a user controls the horizontal positioning of a cursor by moving the arm member along the arcuate path. Vertical positioning of the cursor is controlled by sliding the thumbpiece along the length of the arm member. Trigger functions are implemented by exerting a downward force on the thumbpiece. Since the downward force used to implement the trigger function is orthogonal to motions used to control positioning of the cursor irrespective of the particular positions of the arm member and thumbpiece, the disclosed interface control prevents a user from inadvertently altering the positioning of the cursor during implementation of the trigger function.

Abstract: Two, three dimensional color displays having uniform dispersion of red, green and blue visible light emitting micron particles. Pumping at approximately 976 nm can generate green and red colors having an approximately 4% limit efficiency. One source can generate three colors with approximately limit efficiency. Modulators, scanners and lens can move and focus laser beams to different pixels forming two dimensional color images. Displays can be formed from near infrared source beams that are simultaneously split and modulated with micro electro mechanical systems, spatial light modulators, liquid crystal displays, digital micromirrors, digital light projectors, grating light valves, liquid crystal silicon devices, polysilicon LCDs, electron beam written SLMs, and electrically switchable bragg gratings. Pixels containing: Yb,Tm:YLF can emit blue light, Yb,Er(NYF) can emit green light, and Yb,Er:KYF and Yb,Ef:YF3 can emit red light.

Abstract: When a retrieval condition of an attribute list is input from a user interface unit to a retrieval processing unit, the attribute list stored in an attribute list storing unit is retrieved in the retrieval processing unit. Thereafter, attribute information conforming to the retrieval condition is output to and displayed on a displaying unit. Thereafter, when a retrieval condition of the similarity retrieval is input from the user interface unit to the retrieval processing unit, image data stored in the image information storing unit is retrieved in the retrieval processing unit, and specific image data relating to a characteristic descriptor set conforming to the retrieval condition is selected in the retrieval processing unit. Thereafter, the specific image data is output to and displayed on the displaying unit.

Abstract: A data transform processing apparatus comprising a first lossless transform circuit to perform two step ladder operation processings of receiving unweighted normalized data then outputting weighted nonnormalized rotation-transformed data, and a second lossless transform circuit to perform two step ladder operation processings of receiving the weighted nonnormalized rotation-transformed data from the first lossless transform circuit then performing inverse weighting and outputting unweighted normalized rotation-transformed data, wherein the outputs from the first lossless transform circuit are interchanged and supplied to the second lossless transform circuit.