Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Fragaria plant ‘BBB PO 01’ characterized by its berries that are white with red achenes, firmer than is typical of other cultivars with white colored fruit, very juicy, and highly aromatic with a perfume-like fragrance with a pleasing flavor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawThirtyTwo’ particularly characterized by large fruit with sweet, juicy flavor, conic shape and dark red color is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Lanmissouri’, characterized by its compact and vining plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; and light red purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of azalea plant with spring and fall blooming, attractive, showy, single red flowers, easily propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in late spring through summer, moderate growth rate under normal fertilization and moisture conditions; compact, broadly-globose and freely-branching growth habit, grows well in containers, thrives in shade or sun and is hardy to Zone 7, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘JWNWOOD 4’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; large light pink-colored flowers with numerous petaloids; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lobularia cultivar named ‘DLOBU2’ is disclosed, characterized by a dense inflorescence, good heat tolerance and a long flowering period. The new variety is a Lobularia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new Saxifraga plant named ‘SAXZ0010’ particularly distinguished by the large flowers with deep red-purple flower color and lighter centers, short peduncles on a vigorous but compact plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Hilmetal’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large greyed purple-colored semi-double flowers with light pink-colored margins that are positioned above and beyond the foliar plane on strong peduncles; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Hilbreye’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large white and purple bi-colored double flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliar plane on strong peduncles; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Hilpas’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large dark purple-colored double flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliar plane on strong peduncles; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Hilpinkpan’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large pink-colored double flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliar plane on strong peduncles; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Hildyna’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large dark red-colored double flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliar plane on strong peduncles; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP10 ELE04’ which is characterized by compact mounding habit, glaucous, blue green foliage and fragrant double light shell pink flowers. In combination, these characteristics set ‘WP10 ELE04’ apart from all other existing varieties of Dianthus known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Carnation plant named ‘Hilredbu’, characterized by its upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large bright red-colored double flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliar plane on strong peduncles; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Dame Blanche’ particularly characterized by flowers which are white; on the lateral sepals a haze of green/yellow and red/purple; the labellum is white with yellow and purple; plants which may be propagated economically and uniformly using tissue culture; plants which produce more than one inflorescence; long and sturdy inflorescences; and relatively short, dark-green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lemon-scented Geranium plant named ‘Pacperfu’, characterized by its upright and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; leaves that are strongly lemon-scented; early and freely flowering habit; and dark red purple and light purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BKPBECBR’, characterized by its broadly upright, somewhat outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; moderately freely basal branching habit; medium-size leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; and flowers that are red purple in color on both the upper and lower surfaces.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Fipetpurheart’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large purple-colored flowers with dark purple-colored venation; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Sunsurf Depausa’, characterized by its compact, mounding and trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; medium-sized dark red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new Osteospermum plant particularly distinguished by having a reddish-purple to orange flower color, large flower size and a compact plant habit is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Vriesea plant named ‘SPARKLE’ characterized as a funnel form rosette plant, measuring about 35 cm to 40 cm in height (when flowering) and 30 cm to 35 cm in diameter, producing compound, red-orange in color (RHS 34A), bipinate spike inflorescence, measuring about 22-25 cm in height and about 13 cm in diameter, about 5 to 6 branches, and yellow-green foliage, measuring about 18-25 cm in length and about 3.5 cm to 4 cm in width.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘USCAL5302M’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading to trailing and mounding plant habit; freely branching growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; early and freely flowering habit; dark yellow-colored flowers with a white-colored star pattern; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Secret Affair’ characterized by enlarged disc florets forming an anemone-type inflorescence, deep pink disc and ray florets, a medium sized, mounding habit with good stem count and branching, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Cinnamon Cupcake’ characterized by red to red orange ray florets, enlarged red disc florets forming an anemone-type inflorescence, contrasting dark stems, a multicrown, dwarf habit with strong upright stems, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Primula plant, ‘K22’, characterized by its foliage that is a blend of dark green and bronze, its large flowers that are light yellow-orange with greyed-purple veining and golden yellow centers, its relatively vigorous growth habit, and its healthy foliage that has been observed to be disease resistant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pericallis plant named ‘Ochkeirepu’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; and daisy-type inflorescences with purple violet-colored ray florets and purple-colored disc florets.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pericallis plant named ‘Ochkeipu’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; and daisy-type inflorescences with purple-colored ray and disc florets.

Abstract: A method for cooling inlet air to a gas turbine is provided. For example, a method is described including passing inlet air through a cooling coil that includes an opening for receiving the inlet air and that is operably connected to a gas turbine power plant. The gas turbine power plant may include at least one gas turbine, and at least one gas turbine inlet which receives the inlet air. The method may further include passing circulating water through a water chiller at a first flow rate to reduce the temperature of the circulating water, the water chiller including a conduit through which the circulating water is capable of passing and passing the circulating water having the first flow rate through the cooling coil in an amount sufficient to lower the temperature of the inlet air.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling a barrier movement operator having a timer-to-close feature are disclosed. The methods and apparatus include arrangements for conveniently inhibiting and re-activating the timer-to-close feature and for providing a mid-stop position during movement toward the closed position. Additionally, the embodiments include methods and apparatus for reversing barrier operation.

Abstract: A method of forming an oxide film on a surface of a copper alloy, including the steps of providing a copper alloy including copper and an element selected from the group consisting of Mn, Zn, Ga, Li, Ge, Sr, Ag, Ba, Pr and Nd, and diffusing atoms of the element to a surface of the copper alloy so as to form an oxide film on the surface of the copper alloy, wherein a concentration of the element in the copper alloy is more than 0.1 and not more than 20 atomic percentage and within a solubility limit of the element in the copper.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus facilitate the management of input/output (I/O) subsystems in virtual I/O servers to provide appropriate quality of services (QoS). A hierarchical QoS scheme based on partitioning of network interfaces and I/O subsystems transaction types are used to classify Virtual I/O communications. This multi-tier QoS method allows virtual I/O servers to be scalable and provide appropriate QoS granularity.

Abstract: Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting (compressive) forces to selected portions of the wearer's body and/or stretch resistance, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.

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. A circumferentially extending coating is disposed on the sleeves beginning at the sleeve or cuff. The coating has a high friction surface such that an end of a glove pulled over the coating is inhibited from rolling or sliding back over the coating and down the sleeve. The coating may be formed of a low-tack surface modifier and may include a dye or colorant that may be used to indicate the fluid protection level of, for example, a surgical gown.

Abstract: A finger splaying glove that includes a plurality of extenders disposed perpendicularly between each of the glove fingers, wherein rotation of a dial disposed dorsally proximal the wrist of the glove slidably engages each of a plurality of cord members whereby each of the plurality of extenders is extended and each of the fingers of a person wearing the glove is splayed apart, whereby symptomology of carpel tunnel syndrome, or other repetitive action or stress related tension or discomfort, is alleviated.

Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that includes a covered electronic device. The apparel is at least partially formed from a material element that defines an aperture. The electronic device is locatable within the aperture and secured to the material element. A material covers the electronic device such that the electronic device cannot be seen. Upon activation of the electronic device, the readout is seen through the material. The electronic device may be a timing device, such as a watch, or a global positioning system unit. The apparel may be a wristband formed from a textile material or any of a variety of other types of apparel.

Abstract: A headgear bracket for mounting night vision goggles includes a base having a fastener recess and a fastener opening within the fastener recess, the fastener opening having a beveled perimeter. A fastener is insertable into the fastener opening, the fastener including a head, a tapered neck extending from the head, and a body extending from the neck. When the fastener is inserted into the opening, the tapered neck abuts the beveled perimeter of the fastener opening.

Abstract: A visor mounting apparatus for mounting a face shield to a helmet includes end portions mounted to the helmet and connecting ends of the shield to the helmet and a front attachment between the helmet and the shield comprising a mounting portion for attaching to the shield and an engagement portion having a tapered slot configured for clasping a brim of the helmet. In another embodiment the front attachment is a gasket that extends for the entire width of the shield and seals against liquid entering between the shield and the helmet. The face shield can have a varying thickness profile to correct for optical aberrations, the thickness profile taken from a center toward one lateral end that has a first region that sinusoidally decreases, and then an adjacent second region that sinusoidally increases to a third region adjacent the second region that sinusoidally decreases.

Abstract: The reusable, portable toilet seat has a planform congruent with a conventional toilet seat and includes a base of corrugated sheet material with a sheet of air-filled plastic wrap thereover and a layer of non-woven batting overlying the air-filled material. The core materials are covered on their upper and lower surfaces with thin plies of flexible, liquid impervious plastic. The cover sheets are heat sealed to one another along their inner and outer edges to prevent contamination and deterioration of the internal structure. At least one ply of cover material extends outwardly beyond the outer periphery of the core materials to drape over the toilet seat and rim of the bowl when the portable seat is secured to an existing toilet seat by suction cups extending from the base material. The portable toilet seat is washable for convenience, and may be folded for compact storage within a provided storage bag.

Abstract: A drainage connector communicates between a drain outlet of a toilet drainage path connected to a toilet bowl and a connecting port of a drain conduit led into a room equipped with a toilet body. The drainage connector includes a casing formed with a flow inlet connected to the drain outlet and a flow outlet connected to the port, and piping disposed in the casing. The piping has an upstream piping having an upstream opening communicating with the flow inlet and forming a downward flow path when the drain outlet communicates with the port and a downstream piping connected to the upstream piping and having a downstream opening open to the casing in a lateral direction along an inner surface of the casing so that flush water flows out in the lateral direction. The downstream piping forms an upward flow path when the drain outlet communicates with the port.

Abstract: Apparatus for a perineal wash system, including a seat with a pair of pads and/or a conduit that redirects fluid from a hand-held spray nozzle to the perineal area of a person on the seat. The pads are separated and have front and rear access areas dimensioned to allow a caregiver to access the perineal area of a seated person. In one embodiment one pad is movable sideways. The frame supporting the seat is spaced a sufficient distance from the gap between the pads to not impede access to the perineum. In one embodiment a perineal washer is supported adjacent the seat. The washer receives a nozzle of a hose sprayer and redirects the fluid spray through a movable elongated conduit to direct a spray of liquid upward to the perineum. In one embodiment a commode pot below the seat has a gap sufficient to avoid pinching dangling body parts.

Abstract: A former creates a sloping profile for waste-water run off below a waterproof floor covering of a shower area. The former is made of a molded or cast plastics material and has sloping surfaces converging to define an integral linear drainage trough having upstanding side walls and a base, the base of the trough containing at least one predefined drainage hole for connection to a shower waste. The former may be covered with a flexible waterproof floor covering, the covering placed between the sides of the trough and a support frame, and retained in position by fasteners through the frame and trough. A perforated drainage cover is mounted on and secured to the support frame by fasteners.

Abstract: Food preparation sinks are disclosed which have an integral raised work area that is rinsed by an automatic system. Food waste or the like present in that area can be washed into a sump above a drain, and the weight of the waste and water in the sump is enough to automatically drive them through a baffle to a garbage disposal, without requiring the baffle to be manually opened. An automatic controller system coordinates water flow and garbage disposal operation, and the water supply can be linked to the sink below the sink rim to save counter top space. In some forms multiple rinsing nozzles are provided which pulse in altering fashion.

Abstract: A wheelchair includes a seating bottom portion, a chair back bottom support member supporting a chair back bottom member, and a chair knee bottom support member supporting a chair knee bottom member. A chair leg first bottom support member is bendably coupled to the chair knee bottom support member. The chair leg first bottom support member supports a chair leg first bottom member, a chair leg second bottom support member is bendably coupled to the chair leg first bottom support member, and the chair leg second bottom support member supports a chair leg second bottom member. A chair base portion bendably couples the chair back bottom support member and the chair knee bottom support member and supports a chair waist bottom member, a first link portion coupling the chair back bottom support member and the chair knee bottom support member, and a second link portion coupling the chair back bottom support member and the chair leg first bottom support member to each other.

Abstract: A movable part which combines with a stationary part to form a bed includes: a contact sensor (50); wheels (44) rotatable in all directions; a body drive unit (31) which drives the wheels (44); an avoidance instruction unit (51) which generates an avoidance instruction according to a result of detection by a contact sensor (50); a rotation center setting unit (52) which sets a rotation center Q2 for the avoidance instruction; an avoidance instruction translation unit (54) which translates the avoidance instruction and the rotation center Q2 into a move instruction; and a position detection unit (34) which detects a positional relationship to a docking area (20), and the rotation center setting unit (52) sets the rotation center according to the positional relationship detected by the position detection unit (34).

Abstract: A patient lifting apparatus is provided and which is operative to lift an injured person or patient from a lower area to an elevated position where the patient or injured person can be easily and safely transferred to a stretcher or other support device. The patient lifting apparatus includes a pair of side sections that are interconnectable. Each side section includes a lifting device and a lifting bar which is movable up and down. In a connected mode, the two side sections are connected together and the lifting bars include attachments for attaching to a patient support. Once attached to the patient support, the lifting bars via the lifting device are operative to lift the patient support upwardly generally between the two side sections where the patient can be transferred to a stretcher or other structure.

Abstract: A baby crib comprises a support frame and a cradle frame. The support frame includes a hang portion, at least one leg and a base. The hang portion and the base are respectively connected with upper and lower ends of the leg and extend at a same side thereof in two generally parallel planes. The cradle frame is suspended from the hang portion above the base, and is permanently coupled with the hang portion.

Abstract: A portable playyard comprises: a playyard frame having two opposite upper side rails and an upper end rail; a crossing rod bridging the upper side rails; a flexible bottom wall mounted to a bottom side of the playyard frame; a flexible surrounding wall unit mounted to the playyard frame and including two opposite side walls and an end wall; a flexible partitioning wall connected to the playyard frame, trained on the crossing rod and having a vertical wall portion extending downwardly from the crossing rod, the vertical wall portion cooperating with the end wall to define a chamber therebetween; and at least one flexible shelf disposed in the chamber and connected to and cooperating with the partitioning wall to define a storage compartment therebetween.

Abstract: A siderail system of a patient support apparatus includes a siderail having a siderail opening formed therein. A sanitizer container is positioned within the siderail opening. The sanitizer container contains a sanitizer substance therein.

Abstract: A surgery table utilizing first and second sections which are hingedly attached to one another. First and second sections are also connected to supports apart from the hinged portion. An elevator moves one of the sections upwardly and downwardly at the support. The resultant position of the frame formed by the first and second sections may take the configuration of a flat surface or an upwardly or downwardly oriented “vee”.

Abstract: A stretcher including a flexible base panel sized to support a person lying thereon during a rescue or extrication operation. The base panel includes a header end and an opposite footer end, and further includes a head-supporting region and a body-supporting region. The head-supporting region is sized to support the head and shoulders of the person and the body-supporting region is sized to support a human torso. The stretcher further includes a securement strap extending from the head-supporting region along one side of the base panel and crossing over to the body-supporting region at the other side of the base panel. The securement strap extends diagonally across the shoulder and torso of the person to arrest the shoulder and limit sliding movement of the person toward the header end of the panel.