Abstract: A new variety of Hybrid Tea rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of pink and light yellow coloration.

Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Compact Floribunda class which has abundant, pink flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Blue Ribbon’ is provided. ‘Blue Ribbon’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest market. The variety produces a large berry with exceptional flavor and crunch. ‘Blue Ribbon’ is an early to mid-season variety, producing high yields of excellent quality fruit, with good post-harvest shelf life. The plant is vigorous with a semi-upright to spreading growth habit, and an estimated chilling requirement of 800-1000 hours.

Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘ZF05-196’ is provided. ‘ZF05-196’ is a nursery variety intended for the landscape and home garden markets. The variety produces high yields of medium sized fruit with nice flavor and firmness. ‘ZF05-196’ is a mid-season variety. The variety is very vigorous with an upright stature and attractive, long fruit clusters.

Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Clockwork’ is provided. ‘Clockwork’ is a commercial variety with excellent machine harvest characteristics, and is intended for the processed foods market. The variety has a concentrated mid-season ripening schedule, with the potential to be harvested only once per season. ‘Clockwork’ holds up well in freezer trials, with excellent flavor and texture. The plant is vigorous, with an upright growth habit, and has an estimated chilling requirement of 800 to 1,000 hours.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Gala apple tree, Apple Tree named ‘B. Thome Gala’, originating as a whole tree mutation of the Malus domestica variety of ‘Simmons’, (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,840). This new variety is unique from its parent and other Gala cultivars in the prominent wide striping of the fruit and the heavy pink coloration in the blossom bud and petals.

Abstract: A new and distinct Illicium cultivar named ‘JCJC’ is disclosed, characterized by rounded foliage, dark red flowers with a sweet fragrance. Plant form of the new cultivar is attractive, requiring little or no pruning. The new cultivar is a Illicium, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new Lantana plant named ‘LANZ0004’ particularly distinguished by the large sized white flowers with a yellow throat, excellent floriferousness because of limited seed set, and dense mounding habit with medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Clematis, ‘Zocoro’, characterized by its nodding and double flowers, its flowers that are pale purple in color, its flowers that retain their color with very little fading, its sterility, and its cold hardiness to at least U.S.D.A. Zone 5.

Abstract: ‘Habana’ is a new variety of basil plant having a tall growth habit, high leaf count, and tolerance to low temperatures.

Abstract: ‘Dark Lady’ is a new variety of basil plant having tolerance to low temperatures, a sweet-spicy taste, and dark violet leaves with prominent veins.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmutumglow’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with orange ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flowering date September 12 (week 37); blooming for a period of 5 weeks.

Abstract: A Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuryder’ characterized by its small sized blooms with dark red ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flowering date August 27 (week 35); blooming for a period of 5 weeks.

Abstract: A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Ventura’ particularly characterized by flowers which are green/yellow with a white mark in the middle; 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 Dracaena cultivar named ‘Mass Coast’ is disclosed, characterized by dark green leaves with a strong yellow-green center stripe. Plants produce thick stems, which color early. The new variety is a Dracaena, typically produced as an ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Dracaena cultivar named ‘KKDR201205’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive foliage variegation pattern unlike other known Draceana reflexa cultivars, as well as narrow leaves. The new variety is a Dracaena, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Dracaena cultivar named ‘KKDR201206’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive foliage variegation pattern unlike other known Draceana reflexa cultivars, as well as strong stem and broad, outwardly oriented foliage. The new variety is a Dracaena, typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: ‘PMN06’ is a distinctive variety of Agapanthus orientalis, which is characterized by its distinctive violet-blue and white bicolored flowers. These are expressed as a white inner perianth tube color and perianth lobes in contrast to a violet blue outer perianth tube color. These violet-blue and white bicolored flowers are borne on stems up to 90 cm high typically developing in late spring and early summer.

Abstract: A new and distinct Scabiosa cultivar named ‘SGIBL01-0’ is disclosed, characterized by large, violet colored flowers and unique thick flower stems. The new variety is a Scabiosa, suitable as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A piping alignment tool suitable for locating where an extension of an existing pipe must pass through obstructions such as walls. The tool has a tubular shape with oppositely disposed ends. Each end is formed to have multiple coaxial sets of different-sized pipe threads that allow the tool to be threaded onto a pipe having one of the pipe thread sizes formed on the tool. The tool is also equipped to generate light beams from each end, so that the light beam can be emitted from an end of the tool opposite a pipe onto which the tool has been threaded. By threading the tool onto a pipe and emitting a light beam from the end of the tool opposite the pipe, the location of an obstruction beyond the existing pipe is illuminated by the emitted light beam.

Abstract: An apparatus suitable for use in a wellbore comprises an expandable bistable device. An exemplary device has a plurality of bistable cells formed into a tubular shape. Each bistable cell comprises at least two elongated members that are connected to each other at their ends. The device is stable in a first configuration and a second configuration.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein are directed to weight monitoring systems for recovering, processing, monitoring, and managing various commodities or products stored in a container.

Abstract: A non-contact ultrasonic tonometer for measuring intraocular pressure of an examinee's eye, in non-contact manner by use of an ultrasonic wave comprises: a probe including a vibrator for making the ultrasonic wave incident on the examinee's eye and a sensor for detecting the ultrasonic wave reflected from the examinee's eye; and an observation optical system for observing an anterior segment of the eye, wherein the probe is placed in an optical path of the observation optical system, and the observation optical system forms an image of the anterior segment through a surrounding region of the probe.

Abstract: Methods for motion estimation with adaptive motion accuracy of the present invention include several techniques for computing motion vectors of high pixel accuracy with a minor increase in computation. One technique uses fast-search strategies in sub-pixel space that smartly searches for the best motion vectors. An alternate technique estimates high-accurate motion vectors using different interpolation filters at different stages in order to reduce computational complexity. Yet another technique uses rate-distortion criteria that adapts according to the different motion accuracies to determine both the best motion vectors and the best motion accuracies. Still another technique uses a VLC table that is interpreted differently at different coding units, according to the associated motion vector accuracy.

Abstract: An image heating apparatus includes a flexible sleeve, a sliding member for sliding on the inner periphery of the sleeve, and a back-up member for forming a nip portion together with the sliding member through the sleeve. A recording material for bearing an image is heated while being held and conveyed by the nip portion, and a regulation member is set by facing the edge surface of the sleeve in the generatrix direction to regulate the movement of the sleeve in the generatrix direction, the regulation member having a regulation surface with which the edge surface of the sleeve contacts when the sleeve moves in the generatrix direction. The regulation surface of the regulation member has a curved-surface area in which a line when the regulation surface is cut at a virtual plane almost parallel with the nip portion is a curved line expanded toward the edge surface of the sleeve. Thereby, an image heating apparatus is provided which is able to restrain deterioration of the durability of the flexible sleeve.

Abstract: A menu of mutations was developed that is useful in fine-tuning the attenuation and growth characteristics of dengue virus vaccines.

Abstract: A porous Si layer is formed on a single-crystal Si substrate, and then a p+-type Si layer, p-type Si layer and n+-type Si layer which all make up a solar cell layer. After a protective film is made on the n+-type Si layer, the rear surface of the single-crystal Si substrate is bonded to a tool, and another tool is bonded to the front surface of the protective film. Theo, the tools are pulled in opposite directions to mechanically rupture the porous Si layer and to separate the solar cell layer from the single-crystal substrate. The solar cell layer is subsequently sandwiched between two plastic substrates to make a flexible thin-film solar cell.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing member and a number of contacts attached to the housing member. The contacts include a number of first contacts and second contacts arranged side by side along a transverse direction, respectively. Each of the first and second contacts include a main portion, a contact portion and a bending portion extending from a lateral edge of the main portion. The bending portion has a narrow width in order to occupy small space of a rear wall of the housing member so that the rear wall of the housing member still has adequate area for mounting other components.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for adjusting the transmission power level or transmission data rate between a plurality of stations located within the coverage area of a basic service set (BSS) or in an independent basic service set (IBSS) in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The receiving station extracts a transmission data rate from an incoming signal, determines a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for the incoming signal, and then calculates noise margin information based on a difference between the SNR of the incoming signal and a minimum SNRMIN for the extracted data rate. The noise margin is then transmitted back to the original transmitting station and using the noise margin information, the transmit power level and/or the transmission rate of this station may be adjusted accordingly.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel compounds that inhibit ribonucleotide reductase (RR) by binding to RRM2 and interfering with the activity of the RRM1/RRM2 holoenzyme, as well as methods of synthesizing these novel compounds. The compounds may be used to inhibit RR activity and to treat various conditions associated with RRM2 expression, such as for example certain cancer types, mitochondrial diseases, or degenerative diseases.

Abstract: A method and software for processing a server page is disclosed, in which a resource file is generated for each server page. The resource contains the markup text of the server page. When the server page is translated into a servlet, a static class initializer is included to read the resource file and initialize static class variables with the markup text. The initialized class is then loaded into a shored memory that is accessible to different processes.

Abstract: A ballistic vest carrier cover has a mantle that goes over the wearer's shoulders from the front waist to the rear waist. It has a fabric outer layer, an optional interlining, and a liner. The cover fits over a shirt so the combination appears as a standard uniform shirt. The liner attaches to the outer layer at the front and rear waist, neck, and along the sides from front armor openings to rear armor openings, producing front and rear pockets for receiving the body armor panel carriers. The panel carriers are attached using supplied straps at the waist through the armor openings and at the shoulders through tunnels between the front and rear pockets. A stretch panel extends from the cover at the rear armor opening, over the waist strap, and fastens to the cover at the front armor opening.

Abstract: A face plate has a major chamber positionable in front of a face of a welder. A visor housing has a forward opening. A minor chamber is provided within the visor housing. A forward assembly is fixedly positioned within the minor chamber adjacent to the forward opening. The forward assembly has a glass ultraviolet filter centrally. The forward assembly has a heat resistant transparent plate outwardly. The forward assembly has a fixed polarized filter lens inwardly. A rearward assembly is fixedly positioned within the major chamber adjacent to the visor housing. The rearward assembly includes a rotatable polarized filter lens. A drive assembly is adapted to rotate the rotatable polarized filter lens with respect to the fixed polarized filter lens.

Abstract: A garment for wearing during monitoring of muscle activity of a subject includes a torso portion defining an interior space configured and adapted to accommodate and cover at least a portion of the subject's torso. The torso portion defines an exterior space external to the interior space. A plurality of access fittings are defined in the torso portion. Each access fitting is configured and adapted to accommodate access to skin of the subject adjacent a muscle group to be monitored by a sensor unit external to the torso portion, such that at least a portion of the sensor unit remains external to the torso portion with the sensor unit accessing the skin via the access fitting.

Abstract: A swaddling system and method for use when swaddling the upper and lower torso of an infant separately. The system is equipped with fasteners that allow the upper and lower torso portions to be secured separately, and to allow for the changing of diapers without unwrapping the upper torso. In addition, the system allows for the partial swaddling of an infant while in a car or stroller seat.

Abstract: A hunting garment system including a safety harness which restrains a hunter while perched on a tree stand, an outer member, and an inner member. Both the inner member and the outer member include detachable sleeves and a detachable hood allowing the hunter to select a particular weather-conforming configuration. The safety harness is designed to be safely anchored onto a tree and is worn alone, beneath the outer member, beneath the inner member, beneath an outer vest, beneath an inner vest, or in combination with an assembly of the outer member over the inner member.

Abstract: A combination of a stroller and a warm muff. The combination includes the stroller, including at least one handle, the warm muff including, a first end, a second end, an opening in the first end for a hand, a hole through the second end for the at least one handle, wherein the hole is perpendicular to the opening, and a fastener, wherein the warm muff attaches to the at least one handle through the hole in the second end and is fastened to the at least one handle with the fastener.

Abstract: A hand covering comprising a main body having a reception cavity dimensioned for receipt of a hand of a user, a pocket covering that defines a reception region and is secured to said main body along a peripheral edge perimeter of the pocket covering. The pocket covering having a first panel with a free edge and a second panel with a free edge; and the free edges being arranged as to provide an access opening that is positioned inward relative to the edge perimeter and which access opening defines a sheet material insertion or removal location relative to the reception region.

Abstract: A first member and a second member are overlapped to form an overlapping portion (K) and a region including the overlapping portion is sewn in a zigzag manner. The first member is structured by an outer finger-palm portion (104A) and the second member is structured by an inner finger-palm portion (104B), respectively, and at the overlapping portion (K), the inner finger-palm portion (104B) is overlapped on the outer finger-palm portion (104A) or the outer finger-palm portion (104A) is overlapped on the inner finger-palm portion (104B).

Abstract: The present invention provides waterproof, breathable non-textile seamed articles which exhibit high levels of durability and allow wearers a high level of flexibility and article strength. This invention is of particular interest for use in dexterous hand coverings and conformable foot coverings.

Abstract: A decorative strap system includes a strap with individual compartments defined therein. Each compartment is accessible via its own opening. A magnetic material piece is selectively placed in one or more of the compartments via the openings associated therewith. At least one ornament is provided where each such ornament incorporates an element for magnetic cooperation with one of the magnetic material pieces so-selectively placed.

Abstract: A helmet cover that has an outer skin, an impact absorbing material and at least one vent comprising an aperture through the helmet cover is described. A helmet cover vent may be aligned with a vent in a helmet, thereby providing for improved ventilation and cooling, and may be attached to a helmet. A helmet cover vent may be configured as a tapered or flared vent, and may be an air capture vent. The impact absorbing material may be configured over substantially the entire helmet cover surface, or may cover only a portion of the surface. In one embodiment, the impact absorbing material is configured as a discrete pad that is located where impact is most common, such as on the front, sides, or back of the helmet cover. A discrete pad may be interchangeable, allowing for customizing the type and location of impact absorption on the helmet cover.

Abstract: A safety hat for use by construction workers is disclosed. The safety hat is fabricated from a hard plastic type material or other equivalent impact resistant materials. The safety hat is in the general shape of existing baseball type caps. The safety hat has a hollow brim portion to receive the brim of the typical soft baseball cap and thereby secure the safety hat to the baseball cap so that the safety hat fits securely and comfortably on the user's head.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package for sensing fluid properties includes: a substrate made of semiconductor material; a fluid property measurement circuit formed on the substrate; and a sensor circuit coupled to the fluid property measurement circuit within a same integrated circuit package. The sensor circuit is configured to generate a field that interacts with the fluid. The fluid property measurement circuit is configured to determine a change in a property of the sensor circuit as results from the field interacting with the fluid and is further configured to determine a property of the fluid based on the change in the property of the sensor circuit.

Abstract: This invention concerns protective shoulder pads (2) having a release mechanism (7). The shoulder pads (2) protect an individual wearing the protective shoulder pads (2) against impact to the superior, anterior, posterior and/or lateral regions of the shoulder and upper arm. Release mechanism (7) allows the protective shoulder pads (2) to be more safely and easily removed from the individual wearing the protective shoulder pads (2) while the individual wearing the protective shoulder pads (2) is maintained in the supine position, thus decreasing the risk of further injuring the individual wearing the protective shoulder pads (2).

Abstract: A cushion (1) having damping properties for use in bicycle pants includes an outer shell (2) and a core (3) therewithin surrounded by at least one layer (4) arranged between the outer shell (2) and the core (3). The core (3) and the layers (4) are formed by at least one filler material having different degrees of firmness. A valve (5) is provided in the outer shell to control the passage of air to and from the core (3) and interior cavity. The damping properties of the cushion (1) can be changed by inflating or deflating the core (3) with air.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved toilet dispensing devices for use in conjunction with a sanitary appliance, particularly a toilet.

Abstract: An automatic toilet seat cleaning and drying system having a housing assembly, an electrical system, a liquid matter system, at least one turbine assembly comprising an outlet, and a manifold mounting frame assembly. Extending from the manifold mounting frame assembly is a base assembly. A toilet seat assembly is mounted to the manifold mounting frame assembly. A manifold assembly is mounted to the manifold mounting frame assembly, and a cover assembly is mounted onto the manifold assembly. When the liquid matter system is activated, liquid matter is delivered through nozzle lines and nozzles with a predetermined pressure onto the toilet seat assembly to clean and disinfect. When the at least one turbine assembly is activated, air flowing from the at least one turbine assembly is directed through the manifold assembly with a predetermined pressure to displace, and/or dry the toilet seat assembly.

Abstract: A toilet training system comprises a seat (10) and a complemental base (12). The seat has a central seat member (34) with a curved surface defining a cavity shaped to accommodate a child, with an aperture (36) in its lower surface. The base comprises a cylindrical outer side wall (42) and a partition member extending transversely relative to the side wall to define a receptacle. The partition member has a central portion (50) with a surface which is inclined or curved complementally to the curved surface of the seat member. The seat can be mounted on the base in first and second configurations of the system. In the first configuration, the central portion of the partition member is located relatively close to the seat member, preferably touching it. This corresponds to a training or familiarising mode of use of the system. In the second configuration the partition member is spaced relatively further apart from the seat member, in which mode the system can be used as a potty.

Abstract: An apparatus for containing overflow water from a toilet comprises a base member having a central bore therethrough and an upwardly extending exterior wall extending around a periphery thereof and a sleeve extending through the central bore having a top end sized to be slidably received within a drain pipe for the toilet. The top end of the sleeve extends a riser distance above the base member so as to form an annular trap around the sleeve. The apparatus further comprises a top support extending substantially radially outwardly from the top end of the sleeve having openings around a periphery thereof so as to permit water introduced to a top surface of the base member to drain into the trap and a plurality of apertures extending through the sleeve proximate to the top support so as to drain water retained in the trap into the drain pipe for the toilet.