Abstract: An apparatus for testing an edge of a workpiece for sharpness includes a body, a probe extending outwardly and pivotably mounted from the body, the probe is biased in a direction for placement against an edge of a workpiece with a predetermined force, a test head on a distal end of the probe for mounting test tape for physical contact with an edge as a test medium, a test point for mounting to the workpiece, and a continuity circuit mounted to the body in electrical communication with the test head and the test point for providing a predetermined electrical current between the test head and the test point through the workpiece when the test tape is cut sufficiently by the workpiece to allow the test head to touch the workpiece to form a complete circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for rapid and hands free switching among plural devices. Signals from such devices include output from plural security cameras, outputs from plural command and control devices, outputs from plural sensors in, e.g., a chemical plant or nuclear power plant, etc. An eye tracker observes changes in an operator's line of sight, thereby inferring a change in the particular one of the plural devices the observer now wishes to observe, and, through an interlock, switches control of that device to the operator. This eliminates the need for the operator to manually switch control, e.g. by keyboard strokes, mouse clicks, or by manually causing lengthy dwell time on the selected device. This in turn makes switching faster, and reduces operator fatigue by considerably reducing physical actions necessary to switch among devices.

Abstract: A vaccine containing a H1 subtype influenza A virus hemagglutinin is either unadjuvanted or is adjuvanted but not with an oil-in-water emulsion adjuvant. The vaccine is suitable for immunizing a patient against swine flu. The vaccine may be monovalent. The vaccine may include two different H1 subtype influenza A virus hemagglutinins, wherein (i) the first H1 subtype influenza A virus hemagglutinin is more closely related to SEQ ID NO: 1 than to SEQ ID NO: 3 and (ii) the second H1 subtype influenza A virus hemagglutinin is more closely related to SEQ ID NO: 3 than to SEQ ID NO: 1. A monovalent vaccine may be administered in conjunction with a trivalent A/H1N1-A/H3N2 B seasonal influenza vaccine. Other embodiments are also disclosed, such as reassortant viruses.

Abstract: A live attenuated influenza vaccine contains a H1 subtype influenza A strain. Its hemagglutinin is more closely related to SEQ ID NO: 1 than to SEQ ID NO: 3.

Abstract: An apparatus for polishing an airfoil root includes a fixture for holding the airfoil, an actuation cylinder assembly for moving the fixture holding the airfoil, a brush, a motor for rotating the brush, a switch, and control circuitry. The actuation cylinder assembly is configured to move the fixture holding the airfoil toward the brush to trigger the switch, and the control circuitry is configured to run a timer when the switch is triggered to control contact between the airfoil and the brush for polishing.

Abstract: ‘BENred’ is a new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniflora class. It grows 22 to 36 inches tall and 22 to 30 inches wide, bearing dark red flowers in proportion to the size of the foliage. Blooms are borne primarily singly, last well on the plant, and are good as cut flowers. The dark green, glossy foliage offers outstanding resistance to powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree (‘Malus Domestica’) and which has been denominated varietally as ‘CN B60’ and which produces an attractively colored apple which is mature for harvesting and shipment approximately September 19 under the ecological conditions prevailing near Ephrata, Wash.

Abstract: A new and distinctive cultivar of flowering crabapple, botanically known as Malus ‘Jefgreen’, that is characterized by its columnar plant habit, its foliage that is bronze-green in color in spring that change to green in color in summer, its light pink flowers opening from pink flower buds, its cold hardiness at least in U.S.D.A. Zone 3, and its good resistance to apple scab and fireblight.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 2. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality. 3. Fruit maturing in the late maturity season. 4. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality. 5. Vigorous, semi-spreading tree growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct plum hybrid plant used as a rootstock that exhibits low vigor, good productivity, and is highly compatible with peach and nectarine varieties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms between the early and mid season and requires about 550 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in the latter part of May, with first picking on May 20, 2011. The fruit is uniformly medium in size, a balance of acid and sugar in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, and mostly red in skin color.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a small size, somewhat weak, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the early to mid season and requires about 475 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid September, with first picking on Sep. 13, 2011. The fruit is uniformly large in size, globose in shape, freestone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red to pink in skin color, and lightly acidic in flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the early to mid season and requires about 450 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in late August, with first picking on Aug. 24, 2011. The fruit is uniform, very large in size, sub-acidic in flavor, globose in shape, freestone in type, firm and melting in texture, white in flesh color, mostly red in skin color, and good in flavor.

Abstract: A new and distinct ornamental Boxwood plant is provided which originated as a chance seedling of unknown parentage. The plant displays a pronounced substantially uniform upright growth habit in the absence of pruning. Throughout the year, rich deep green leaves having a glossy upper surface are exhibited in the substantial absence of winter bronzing. The branches are of superior strength and commonly will resist snow and ice damage during winter months. Good resistance to disease and pests also is displayed. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape. For instance, it can be grown as a specimen or accent plant, as a tall hedge, or when present in a container in a patio setting, etc.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Clematis, ‘Zobast’, characterized by its upright, star-shaped, single to occasionally double flowers that are white in color, its ability to bloom in spring and even more abundantly in summer, its near sterility, and its cold hardiness to at least U.S.D.A. Zone 6.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Agrihydratwaalf’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong and sturdy stems; freely flowering habit with numerous sterile and fertile flowers per inflorescence; large mophead inflorescences with white-colored flowers with dark red-colored margins; and short production time as a cooling treatment is not required for flower development.

Abstract: A new cultivar of interspecific Baptisia, ‘Dutch Chocolate’, characterized by its purple-brown flowers that are held on erect flower stems, its densely branched, mounded and compact plant habit, its vigorous growth rate and its hardiness to U.S.D.A. Zones 4 to 9.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Leucanthemum plant named ‘REAL GALAXY’ that is distinguishable by tight clumping habit, mid-dark green foliage and formal inflorescences comprised of many white ray flowers surrounding a deep golden central disc and carried on strong stems. In combination these traits set ‘REAL GALAXY’ apart from all other existing varieties of Leucanthemum known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIFZ0029’ particularly distinguished by the medium sized, white decorative inflorescences, medium yellow-green foliage color, rounded plant habit, and a natural season flowering response of mid-September.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BBDRAGNE’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; numerous double flowers that are light pink in color; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named B.09.01, characterized by its compact upright plant habit; dense and bushy plant form; vigorous growth habit; and large, upright, violet-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct Gaillardia cultivar named ‘DGAL906’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive crimson red flower, somewhat compact plant habit, good branching and abundant flowering. The new variety begins blooming early in the season and flowers over a long period of time. The new variety is a Gaillardia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Gaillardia cultivar named ‘DGAL3’ is disclosed, characterized by an intensely colored flower of large size, good branching, somewhat compact plant habit, and abundant flowering. The new variety begins blooming early in the season and flowers over a long period of time. The new variety is a Gaillardia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 910’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; dark green-colored leaves; long flowering period; single white and light yellow green-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 900’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; variegated leaves; long flowering period; single light yellow green-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera cultivar named ‘SBAWH03-2’ is disclosed, characterized a trailing, compact, plant habit, and very large, abundant white flowers. The new variety is an Sutera, typically produced as a garden or container plant.

Abstract: A multiple transistor differential amplifier is implemented on a single graphene nanoribbon. Differential amplifier field effect transistors are formed on the graphene nanoribbon from a first group of electrical conductors in contact with the graphene nanoribbon and a second group of electrical conductors insulated from, but exerting electric fields on, the graphene nanoribbon thereby forming the gates of the field effect transistors. A transistor in one portion of the differential amplifier and a transistor in another portion of the differential amplifier are responsive to an incoming electrical signal. A current source, also formed on the graphene nanoribbon, is connected with the differential amplifier, and the current source and the differential amplifier operating together generate an outgoing signal responsive to the incoming electrical signal.

Abstract: A first electrode 14 provided in a liquid crystal display device of a vertical alignment mode includes, for each picture element region, a lower conductive layer 11, a dielectric layer 12 covering the lower conductive layer 11, and an upper conductive layer 13 provided on one side of the dielectric layer 12 which is closer to a liquid crystal layer 30. The upper conductive layer 13 includes an upper layer opening 13a, and the lower conductive layer 11 includes a lower layer opening 11a, thus forming first, second and third regions (R1, R2, R3) having gradually decreasing electric field strengths. Liquid crystal molecules 30a of the liquid crystal layer 30 in an orientation-regulating region T1 in which the first, second and third regions are arranged in this order in a predetermined direction change the orientation direction thereof so that they are inclined in a single direction in the presence of an applied voltage.

Abstract: An apparatus for transmission of free space optical communication system signals employing a spatially-extended light source and method of using the same. A laser beam source directs an optical signal into a free end of a segment of multimode fiber. As the optical signal passes through the segment of multimode fiber, the optical signal is converted into a mode-scrambled optical signal. This mode-scrambled signal may then be used as a spatially-extended light source that is directed outward as an optical beam through the use of a collimating lens.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor memory device with a vertical channel transistor includes forming a plurality of pillars each having a hard mask pattern thereon over a substrate, each of the plurality of pillars comprising an upper pillar and a lower pillar; forming a surround type gate electrode surrounding the lower pillar; forming an insulation layer filling a space between the pillars; forming a preliminary trench by primarily etching the insulation layer using a mask pattern for a word line until a portion of the upper pillar is exposed; forming a buffer layer over a resultant structure including the preliminary trench except on a bottom of the preliminary trench; and forming a trench for a word line by secondarily etching the insulation layer until the surround type gate electrode is exposed.

Abstract: An arrowhead for use with an arrow in archery includes a body, at least one blade pivotally mounted at the body, and a retaining mechanism disposed at the body. The blade has a cutting edge and a rear edge, with the rear edge having a notch. The blade pivots relative to the body and about a pivot axis between a generally centered position and an angled position. The retaining mechanism engages the notch when the blade is in the centered position, impeding pivotal movement of the blade about the pivotal connection.

Abstract: A lubricating composition with improved storage stability comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, at least one alkali metal borate, at least one polysulfide mixture having at least 40% dihydrocarbyl tetrasulfide or higher sulfides, and at least one non-acidic phosphorus compound comprised of a trihydrocarbyl phosphate and a dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate derivative is disclosed. In addition to improved storage stability, the composition has improved wear performance when the ratio of polysulfides is controlled.

Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available.

Abstract: A radio station transmits its broadcast audio content, including audible advertisements, to listeners over the Internet via an Internet Hosting Service that provides listener access to radio station content. A computing system at the radio station digitizes the audio, and supplies marking information that identifies the beginning and duration of commercials. The digital marking information is supplied with the radio station's audio to the Internet Hosting Service. The Internet Hosting Service maintains a repository of replacement audio commercials along with information about the commercials including duration. Upon receiving the digital marker indicating the presence of a commercial, the Internet Hosting Service selects a replacement commercial of comparable duration from its repository.

Abstract: Methods for navigating a large amount of data are disclosed. In one embodiment, the present invention accesses a source of formatted warehoused data. The present invention then displays a grid on a display device. In one embodiment, the grid is an iconic representation of the formatted warehoused data. The grid is comprised of elements, each element corresponding to some portion of the formatted warehoused data. The present invention displays a portion of the formatted warehoused data on the display device in response to a selection of a corresponding element of the grid. In another embodiment, the formatted warehoused data is condensed so that it can be read in summary form to a user using a voice-based protocol. The user can issue voice commands to drill down deeper into the data, until the desired information is reached. The user thus doesn't need to hear all of the information in the formatted warehoused data, but instead can make inquiries to directly navigate to a particular item of interest.

Abstract: A method of adding power control circuitry to a circuit design at each of an RTL and a netlist level comprising: demarcating multiple power domains within the circuit design; specifying multiple power modes each power mode corresponding to a different combination of on/off states of the multiple demarcated power domains; and defining isolation behavior relative to respective power domains.

Abstract: A clothing system may include a first two-piece swimsuit. The first two-piece swimsuit may include a swimsuit top and a swimsuit bottom. The clothing system may include further include a midsection cover sized and configured to be selectively connected to the swimsuit top to form a second two-piece swimsuit.

Abstract: Latex articles with geometrically defined surface structure providing enhanced grip characteristics in dry, wet or oily environment; and a method of making same comprising applying a polymeric coagulant coating to a smooth former surface, wherein the coating becomes tacky during drying, applying discrete coagulant particles of selected size, shape and distribution to the tacky coating to attach and protrude from the former surface with the polymeric coagulant coating, dipping the former into an aqueous latex emulsion, wherein the polymeric coagulant coating and the discrete coagulating particles destabilize the latex, thereby developing a latex layer, vulcanizing and stripping the latex article inside out, and dissolving the discrete coagulant particles in water or suitable solvents to reveal the geometrically designed texture with pre-selected size, shape and distribution of impressions providing improved dry, wet and oily surface grip by removal of a fluid boundary layer.

Abstract: A garment system enabling helpers or care givers to provide physical assistance to elderly or handicapped persons and the like. The garment system includes a pair of pants, front straps, back straps, side support straps and an inner lining attached to the interior of said pants.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a drawstring closure that allows two sides of a garment to securely and evenly tighten the garment and the fly of the garment. One embodiment of the invention includes a drawstring closure for use on a garment, including a first front panel, wherein the first front panel comprises a first tab, and wherein the first tab comprises a first opening through which a drawstring can be threaded; a second front panel, wherein the second front panel comprises a second tab, wherein the second tab comprises second and third openings through which a drawstring can be threaded; a first drawstring, wherein the first drawstring is attached to the first tab, the first drawstring is threaded through the third and the first opening; a second drawstring, wherein the second drawstring is attached to the first front panel; and the second drawstring is threaded through the second opening.