Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Advabertwee’, characterized by its upright and somewhat open plant habit; freely branching habit; high fruit production; uniform fruit ripening; large firm bright red-colored fruits; pleasant and sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Advabereen’, characterized by its upright and somewhat bushy plant habit; freely branching habit; high fruit production; uniform fruit ripening; large firm bright red-colored fruits; pleasant and sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Raspberry plant named ‘Advaberimar’, characterized by its upright and somewhat bushy plant habit; freely branching habit; high fruit production; uniform fruit ripening; large firm red-colored fruits; pleasant and sweet fruit taste; and good fruit postharvest longevity.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Campsis hybrid, ‘Takarazuka Fresa’, characterized by its dark green, clean foliage, its flowers that are red in color with throat black veining, and its compact, upright and vining plant habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Campsis hybrid, ‘Takarazuka Yellow’, characterized by its very dark green, clean foliage, its large flowers that are peach orange in color when they open and mature to yellow in color with throats that are orange-red with red veining, and its compact, upright and vining plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘LAN 876’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; freely branching growth habit; relatively large leaves; freely flowering habit; and large flowers that are initially yellow in color and become orange red in color with development.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Clematis named ‘Zoqum’, characterized by its free-flowering habit with bell-shaped flowers that are of red-purple in color and non-fading, its near sterility, a climbing plant habit and its cold hardiness to at least U.S.D.A. Zone 5.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hop plant is described. The cultivar results out of a selection from a population of seedlings derived from the open pollination of a tetraploid seedling selection 95-28-24 (not patented). The cones are of a small size, oval shape, ripen mid-late season, and have slightly open bracts. The cultivar has been shown to have a unique chemistry profile; of particular interest is the high yield of oil per gram of alpha acid.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘Coral Magic’, characterized by its compact, rounded to upright intermediate growth habit, reddish new growth, dark green foliage in summer, salmon-pink flowers, and resistance to powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘Tonga Wind’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading, uniformly mounded and dense plant habit appropriate for container production; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform, freely and early flowering habit; bright red-colored flowers; and good postproduction and garden performance.

Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIFZ0031’ particularly distinguished by the small orange decorative inflorescences, medium yellow-green foliage color, compact and rounded plant habit, with a natural season flowering response of late September or early October.

Abstract: A new poinsettia plant particularly distinguished by long bracts, high vigor and a slim habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Impatiens cultivar named ‘DHAR320’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive large magenta flowers, good branching and sun resistance. The new variety is an Impatiens normally produced as an outdoor ornamental plant for containers or gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named ‘Duepetbs11’ characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; red purple and red bi-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Duesweblasat’, characterized by its semi-upright and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large black-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Duegpbu’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright to trailing and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large dark violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Schlumbergera plant named ‘Sao Paulo Brazil’, characterized by its pure white colored flowers; dense and bushy plant form; and moderate growth habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Canna plant named ‘Maui Punch’, that is characterized by its medium to large flowers that are bright yellow with numerous bright red spots that are self-cleaning and do not require deadheading, its compact plant habit, its branched flower spikes, resulting in numerous flowers per spike, and light green foliage, and its bloom from spring until frost.

Abstract: A new and distinct Salvia cultivar named ‘CURLING WAVES’ is disclosed, characterized by unique foliage color change during Spring from red to green. ‘CURLING WAVES’ produces blue flowers with white stripes continuously from Spring to Autumn. The new variety is a Salvia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an inexpensive, reusable, and compact picture leveling template where the design of the device 10 would allow the user 12 to arrange picture frames 14, shadow boxes 70, shelving 77, signage, or any objects with 2 or 3 dimensions that could be mounted on a wall 16 in a preferred arrangement in limitless aesthetic combinations on a vertical surface of any size or slope along with curved wall surfaces. The template 10 has multiple leveling guides 24, 28, 32 to assist the user 12 in leveling and spacing picture frames 14 horizontally and vertically on any vertical surface 16. The present invention 10 may be a three-part, inexpensive compact kit comprised of a planar pliable material 18 with multiple leveling lines 34, 36 inscribed thereon, a non-shear adhesive 38, and bubble levels 40 for use with a non-shear adhesive.

Abstract: Assembly for perforating rod-shaped elements, particularly cigarettes, which comprises a driving shaft along which a number of rotary perforating cutters are arranged and the cutters are separated by distance rings, wherein each rotary cutter is positioned between two pushing elements and it protrudes from between those pushing elements.

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises an apparatus for holding and dispensing rolled products comprising a rigid linear core with a spindle attached to the exterior of the rigid linear core with at least one fin fixedly attached to the spindle. The fins are attached parallel to the spindle, are constructed of an elastomeric material, and extend outwardly and radially from the spindle. Removably attached to the rigid linear core is a head. Also, a base is fixedly attached to the rigid linear core distal to the head. Alternatively, the base can be replaced by a bracket that is capable of being attached to vertical and horizontal surfaces.

Abstract: An orthogonal complex spreading method for a multichannel and an apparatus thereof are disclosed. The method includes the steps of complex-summing ?n1WM,n1Xn1 which is obtained by multiplying an orthogonal Hadamard sequence WM,n1 by a first data Xn1 of a n-th block and ?n2WM,n2Xn2 which is obtained by multiplying an orthogonal Hadamard sequence W1,n2 by a second data Xn2 of a n-th block; complex-multiplying ?n1WM,n1Xn1+j?n2WM,n2Xn2 which is summed in the complex type and WM,n3+jPWM,n4 of the complex type using a complex multiplier and outputting as an in-phase information and quadrature phase information; and summing only in-phase information outputted from a plurality of blocks and only quadrature phase information outputted therefrom and spreading the same using a spreading code.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the production of capsules or particles of micro and nanometric size, for introduction into food, using stable electrified coaxial jets of two immiscible liquids with diameters in the micro and nanometric range. An aerosol of charged structured droplets forms when the jets dissociate by capillary instabilities. The structured droplets, which are mano-dispersed in size, contain a first liquid (generally the material desired to be added) that is surrounded by a second liquid. Generally the second liquid provides a barrier or protective coating which allows the addition of the first liquid to a food product without adversely affecting the organoleptic or other properties of the food product.

Abstract: An autoclavable needle assembly and method of making the same is provided for endodontic surgical procedures. The needle assembly includes a supporting hub member containing an adhesive in which one end of the needle is embedded. The surgical needle is preferably fabricated from NiTi alloy and includes, at its distal end, a side vent in the form of a skived portion extending a predetermined distance inwardly from the tip from the distal end of the needle. One or more coatings may be applied to the needle. An angle-adjustment sleeve can be bent to hold a desired angle in the needle.

Abstract: The invention relates to tuned multifunctional linker molecules for charge transport through organic-inorganic composite structures. The problem underlying the present invention is to provide multifunctional linker molecules for tuning the conductivity in nanoparticle-linker assemblies which can be used in the formation of electronic networks and circuits and thin films of nanoparticles. The problem is solved according to the invention by providing a multifunctional linker molecule of the general structure CON1-FUNC1-X-FUNC2-CON2 in which X is the central body of the molecule, FUNC1 and FUNC2 independently of each other are molecular groups introducing a dipole moment and/or capable of forming inter-molecular and/or intramolecular hydrogen bonding networks, and CON1 and CON2 independently of each other are molecular groups binding to nanostructured units comprising metal and semiconductor materials.

Abstract: A water sports garment with stitchless seams and a fabrication method thereof is provided. The stitchless seams between waterproof sheets are joined and sealed by coating a liquid sealant solution.

Abstract: A protective helmet includes: a rigid shell including a generally domed-shaped section, a force attenuating liner within the dome-shaped section shell and operatively connected to the rigid shell; and a visor mount in operative connection with the force attenuating liner, the visor mount be adapted to have a visor mounted thereto.

Abstract: A billiard glove and a method of forming a billiard glove including a first finger sheath, wherein the first finger sheath is configured to cover at least a portion of a first finger, a second finger sheath, wherein the second finger sheath is configured to cover at least a portion of a second finger; and a strip having a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion is affixed to the first finger sheath and the second portion is attached to the second finger sheath.

Abstract: The present invention features a t-shirt 100 comprising a front side and a back side. The back side has an outer surface and an inner surface, where the back side also has a plurality of apertures. The t-shirt further comprises a a set of quills, wherein the quill has a pointy end and a base end, and the base end has a female slot. The t-shirt further comprises a set of plugs having a plug base and a male protrusion.

Abstract: The invention provides a shirt suitable for being worn by a sports player. The shirt comprises a torso portion having a head opening and a lower trunk opening; and first and second sleeves, each of the first and second sleeves comprising biceps, elbow and forearm portions and a gripping zone provided on one of the biceps, elbow and forearm portions. The gripping zone is made of a material having a coefficient of friction sufficient for preventing movement between said shirt and an elbow pad worn by the sports player.

Abstract: The invention provides a mechanism to lift a toilet seat. A depressable foot pedal connects to a rod which rod is connected to the lid of the toilet seat. When the pedal is depressed, the rod lifts and thus lifts the lid of the toilet seat. A second depressable foot pedal connects to a second rod which is connected to the toilet seat. When the second pedal is depressed the rod lifts and thus lifts the toilet seat.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a drain having an opening, the opening having an outboard edge, a cover having an underside having a portion including a downwardly extending curved section and an outer edge, wherein the portion extends a first distance beyond the outboard edge and wherein cover extends a second distance above the drain such that a ratio of the second distance to the first distance is about 1 or less and such that splash and aerosolization from under the cover beyond the cover is minimized.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to systems and/or methods that help clean persons having reduced mobility. The systems and/or methods of certain example embodiments help clean persons in areas that are difficult and sometimes even impossible to clean, thereby reducing the likelihood of infection, disease, development of antibiotic resistant diseases, etc. At least one showerhead is provided in such systems/methods. A chair, table, bench, or the like, has a seat and a back support. At least one bladder is connected to the seat and/or the back support of the chair, or on the table, bench, etc., with each said bladder having at least one opening. A hose connects a supply of cleansing fluid to the at least one bladder such that, in operation, the cleansing fluid is forced out of the at least one opening of each said bladder towards the person.

Abstract: A baby swaddle apparatus can comprise generally a torso portion, a blanket portion, and a pouch portion. The torso portion having a plurality of panels and containing a torso waist opening and neck opening to receive a baby inside of the torso portion. The front panel of the torso also comprising at least one fastener. The blanket portion coupled to the torso rear panel comprising of a blanket panel containing an exterior and interior side and at least one fastener. The pouch portion can contain a pouch opening which receives the baby's legs. The pouch comprising of a pouch front and rear panel and a pouch front panel which contains a plurality of fasteners which allow the pouch to be modified in a way to allow for at least one leg opening.

Abstract: A patient positioner for maintaining a patient's position during a medical procedure is provided. The patient positioner includes a generally rectangular body anchoring portion having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, placeable atop an operating table. There are a pair of spaced apart chest straps, a pair of spaced apart support base straps, a pair of upper arm straps, and a pair of wrist straps. There is a generally rectangular substrate backing having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, substantially concentrically disposed on and fixedly attached to the body anchoring portion. In one embodiment, an extender strap is further provided to facilitate securement of the support base straps to a support structure.

Abstract: A patient positioner for maintaining a patient's position during a medical procedure is provided. The patient positioner includes a generally rectangular body anchoring portion having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, placeable atop an operating table. There are a pair of spaced apart chest straps, a pair of spaced apart table straps, a pair of upper arm straps, and a pair of wrist straps. There is a generally rectangular substrate backing having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, substantially concentrically disposed on and fixedly attached to the body anchoring portion.

Abstract: A patient positioner for maintaining a patient's position during a medical procedure is provided. The patient positioner includes a generally rectangular body anchoring portion having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, placeable atop an operating table, a pair of spaced apart chest straps, a pair of spaced apart table straps, a pair of upper arm straps, and a pair of wrist straps. There is a generally rectangular substrate backing having a longitudinally disposed head and tail ends and two transversely disposed opposing side ends, substantially concentrically disposed on and fixedly attached to the body anchoring portion. In use, the table straps are placed through a break of the operating table and secured to the head end of the operating table to prevent the patient from sliding toward the head end of the operating table in the Trendelenburg position.

Abstract: A climate controlled seat assembly includes a seat cushion that has an outer surface with a first side for supporting an occupant in a seated position and a second side, which generally faces in an opposite direction than the first side. An air passage extends from the first side to the second side of the seat cushion. A support member has a first side that is configured to provide support to the seat cushion and a second side. the first side and the second side of the support member generally face in opposite directions. A distribution passage is in communication with the air passage and is formed at least in part by a recess formed at least in part in one of the first side of the support member and the second side of the seat cushion.

Abstract: A gap shield assembly for shielding an open area between a first section of a bed and an adjacent second section of the bed. The gap shield has a first shield member and a second shield member. The second shield member is rotatably connected to the second section of the bed. The first shield member is rotatably and translationally connected to the second shield member. The gap shield assembly also has a width extender assembly connecting the first shield member to the first section of the bed to allow the first shield member to move inwardly and outwardly with respect to a centerline of the bed while still shielding the open area between the first and second sections of the bed.