Abstract: A process for the production of propylene from a propane rich hydrocarbon source is presented. The process converts a propane rich stream and uses less equipment and energy for the separation and production of propylene. The process uses a non-noble metal catalyst and utilizes a continuous reactor-regeneration system to keep the process on line for longer periods between maintenance.

Abstract: We provide a method for making hydrocarbon products with reduced organic halide contamination, comprising: a. separating an effluent from an ionic liquid catalyzed hydrocarbon conversion reaction into: i. a hydrocarbon fraction comprising an organic halide contaminant and from greater than zero to less than 5000 wppm olefins; and ii. a used ionic liquid catalyst fraction comprising a used ionic liquid catalyst; and b. contacting the hydrocarbon fraction with an aromatic hydrocarbon reagent and an ionic liquid catalyst to reduce a level of the organic halide contaminant to from greater than zero to 20 wppm in a finished hydrocarbon product.

Abstract: An absorbent article of the present invention may comprise a backsheet, a wetness indicator composition, and an absorbent core. The wetness indicator composition may comprise a stabilizer, a colorant, and a matrix. The absorbent core may comprise a nonwoven layer and a complex of absorbent polymer material and thermoplastic adhesive material. The wetness indicator composition may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the backsheet and an outer surface of the nonwoven layer. And, the complex of absorbent polymer material and thermoplastic adhesive material may be in direct contact with an inner surface of the nonwoven. Further, the absorbent core may be cellulose free.

Abstract: An absorbent garment includes a body panel having a terminal waist edge, at least first and second layers terminating at the terminal waist edge and at least one elastic element disposed between the first and second layers. The body panel has at least first and second adhesive regions. The first adhesive region is defined by the at least one elastic element, which is strand coated with a first adhesive. The second region is defined by a control coating of a second adhesive applied between the first and second layers. In one embodiment, the first region has a greater sensory softness than the second region. In one embodiment, the body panel, in an unstretched condition, has a surface softness with a can deviation of coefficient of friction less than about 0.020 in the first adhesive region.

Abstract: To provide an absorbent article capable of sufficiently fulfilling a function of preventing lateral leakage even when a force is applied in the width direction (transverse direction) during wearing. An absorbent article comprising a liquid-pervious surface sheet, a liquid-impervious leakage-preventive sheet, and a liquid-retentive absorption body disposed between the surface sheet and the leakage-preventive sheet, wherein the absorption body comprises at least two layers, at least one of the layers is a first absorption body layer composed of a hydrophilic sheet and a super-absorbent polymer, and in the longitudinal middle area of the absorbent article, the width of the first absorption body layer is larger than the width of other absorption body layer(s). In the first absorption body layer, a plurality of hydrophilic sheets are stacked, the super-absorbent polymer is disposed between hydrophilic sheets, and the hydrophilic sheets are joined in a region where the super-absorbent polymer is not spread.

Abstract: This disclosure provides perennial ryegrass plants having determinate-stolons developed by subjecting large number of perennial ryegrass plants to intense traffic. This grass can quickly repair (high regeneration potential) itself from traffic damage, and has good turf qualities compared to other perennial ryegrasses. The high regeneration potential gives it the ability to quickly repair itself from traffic damage and fill in open areas in turf. Methods of using the perennial ryegrass grass plants and seed are also provided. This grass is suitable for use in turf, for example turf that is exposed to significant traffic. This disclosure also provides methods of selecting for such grass plants.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences of a Msca1 gene, critical to male fertility in plants are described, with DNA molecule and amino acid sequences set forth. Promoter sequences and their essential regions are also identified. The nucleotide sequences are useful in impacting male fertility in plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the isolation, purification, characterization and use of the plant Snf1-related protein kinase (SnRK) gene and genetic products. The invention includes isolated and purified SnRK DNA and relates to methods of regulating water loss and plant drought tolerance, sucrose content, starch content, seed oil content, fatty acid synthesis, seed oil acyl composition, seed size/weight, resistance/tolerance to biotic stresses, increased root biomass, and/or carbon flux into other seed components, plant, using the gene, and to tissues and plants transformed with the gene. The invention also relates to transgenic plants, plant tissues and plant seeds having a genome containing an introduced DNA sequence of the invention, and a method of producing such plants and plant seeds.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for screening for nitrate-regulated promoter and enhancer elements in plant cells. The present invention also provides expression cassettes that contain nitrate-regulated promoters operably linked to heterologous polynucleotide sequences. The expression cassettes of the present invention are useful for expressing polypeptides, proteins and nucleic acid molecules in plant cells treated with nitrates and nitrites.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to novel genes from wild plants, such as wild potato and pepper plants, that confer potyvirus resistance to plants, such as in transformed cultivated plants. Also encompassed are cultivated plants transformed with the novel gene, food products made from the transformed cultivated plants, and methods for making such plants and food products.

Abstract: Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 10% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from Yarrowia Lipolytica are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods for optimizing glycan processing in organisms (and in particular, plants) so that a glycoprotein having complex type bi-antennary glycans and thus containing galactose residues on both arms and which are devoid of (or reduce in) xylose and fucose can be obtained. The invention is further directed to said glycoprotein obtained and host system comprising said protein.

Abstract: Polynucleotides and polypeptides incorporated into expression vectors have been introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. The polypeptides of the invention regulate transcription in these plants and have been shown to confer at least one regulatory activity that results in increased size, biomass, growth rate, and/or yield as compared to a control plan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for generating or increasing resistance to at least one fungi, in particular soy bean rust, in a plant or a part of a plant by the expression of RNA which is at least partial complementary and/or identical to the STM1-gene, wherein the RNA is capable to provide ds-RNA and/or siRNA and/or miRNA. Moreover, the invention relates to respective plants, parts thereof and vector constructs capable to provide such RNA and the use of such vector constructs to provide fungal resistant plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1036054. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1036054. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1036054 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1036054 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP52005 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP52005, cells from soybean variety XBP52005, plants of soybean XBP52005, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP52005. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP52005 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP52005, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP52005, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP52005. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP52005 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB01Z13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB01Z13, cells from soybean variety XB01Z13, plants of soybean XB01Z13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB01Z13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB01Z13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB01Z13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB01Z13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB01Z13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB01Z13 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety BK1011572 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety BK1011572 and its progeny, and methods of making BK1011572.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety OW1011829 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety OW1011829 and its progeny, and methods of making OW1011829.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety BN1012650 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety BN1012650 and its progeny, and methods of making BN1012650.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN1012862 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN1012862 and its progeny, and methods of making WN1012862.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1012477 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1012477 and its progeny, and methods of making SJ1012477.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN1013087 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN1013087 and its progeny, and methods of making WN1013087.

Abstract: A potato cultivar designated ‘FL 2312’ is disclosed. The invention relates to tubers and seeds of potato cultivar ‘FL 2312’, to plants of potato cultivar ‘FL 2312’, to plant parts of potato cultivar ‘FL 2312’ and to methods for producing progeny of potato cultivar ‘FL 2312’. The invention relates to methods for producing a potato plant containing in its genome one or more transgenes and to the transgenic potato plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention relates to potato cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from potato variety ‘FL 2312’, to methods for producing other potato cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from potato cultivar ‘FL 2312’ and to potato plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid potato tubers, seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing potato cultivar ‘FL 2312’ with another potato cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid PS01819578 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid PS01819578 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of paste-type hybrid tomato plant is described that is derived in part from an Amish tomato, and in part from a Big Bertha Pepper. This hybrid tomato has 2-4 lobes similar to a pepper, a hardy skin, and remains on the vine when ripe until frost. When picked ripe, this tomato lasts longer without rotting than normal tomatoes. Some of these tomatoes have been eaten after 3 months from picking. The fruit usually shrinks inside itself after some time from picking.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13C790 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13C790 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13C790 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13C790, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13C790. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13C790.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13C762 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13C762 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13C762 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13C762, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13C762. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13C762.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13C685W and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13C685W with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13C685W through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13C685W, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13C685W. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13C685W.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95C366 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X95C366 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95C366 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95C366, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95C366. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95C366.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08C982 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08C982 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08C982 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08C982, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08C982. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08C982.

Abstract: An inbred corn line designated I9545 is disclosed. The invention relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line I9545 and methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred corn line I9545 with itself or with another corn plant. The invention also relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to corn cultivars and plant parts derived from inbred corn line I9545 and to methods for producing other corn cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from inbred corn line I9545, and to the corn plants and parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing inbred corn line I9545 with another corn cultivar.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH24DJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH24DJ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH24DJ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH24DJ or a locus conversion of PH24DJ with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1W2K and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1W2K with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1W2K through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1W2K or a locus conversion of PH1W2K with another maize variety.

Abstract: An inbred rice line designated 124005 (PTA-13292) is disclosed. Seeds of inbred rice line 124005, the plants of rice line 124005 and methods for producing a rice plant by crossing line 124005 with itself or another rice line, hybrid rice seeds, and plants produced by crossing inbred rice line 124005 with another rice line, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing glyphosate-tolerant wheat genotypes by mutagenesis, glyphosate wheat plants produced by such methods, and related compositions and methods.

Abstract: A piano selectably playable in normal and soft mode includes multiple piano keys and multiple piano actions associated with the piano keys. Each piano action includes a piano hammer assembly and a piano wippen assembly actuated by depression of a corresponding piano key. Also included are multiple piano hammers, each mounted for rotating movement and defining a forward throw direction toward one or more corresponding piano string, and driven by a corresponding piano wippen assembly to transmit force applied to an associated piano key. One bridle strap, in a set of bridle straps, connects a piano hammer to a corresponding piano wippen assembly. A key lifting assembly in engagement with the piano keys and an associated bridle strap under tension cooperatively bring corresponding piano keys and piano wippen assemblies together in gap-closing movement.

Abstract: This system provides an acoustic string instrument that allows a musician to carefully adjust the height of the fingerboard relative to the body of the instrument by means of two slidable machined inserts that are inserted into the neck and body of the instrument. The inserts are adjusted by a hex wrench inserted into the back of the body of the instruments. The neck can also be completely removed by disengaging the inserts for transport.

Abstract: Presented is a decorative cover that replaces the bar of a standard tailpiece of a stringed musical instrument such as a guitar. The decorative cover is attractive and hides the retaining screws used to attach the bar. The decorated cover component may be manufactured in a wide range of designs to appeal to various and diverse groups of guitarists, and accommodates shapes that are not found in prior art guitars such as steer heads, crosses, and annular disks.

Abstract: There is provided a string adjusting apparatus configured to be used with a string tuning device and with a variety of tuning pegs associated with a variety of stringed musical instruments, the string adjusting apparatus comprising a plurality of peg connectors configured to be detachably coupled to the variety of tuning pegs, and a motor configured to be connected to the automatic tuning device and to be detachably coupled to the plurality of peg connectors. The apparatus further comprising a user interface and a processing unit for enabling a user to select a stringed musical instrument to tune among a displayed list of musical instruments and a processing unit connected to the user interface for receiving the user selection and for automatically determining, as a function thereof, an appropriate tuning frequency, an appropriate peg connector among the plurality of peg connectors and an appropriate torque to be applied by the motor.

Abstract: A hand rest for a guitar or other such stringed instrument configured to be positioned over strings of the stringed instrument such that a user of the stringed instrument may rest a hand on at least a portion of the hand rest while using the stringed instrument. Furthermore, the hand rest is configured to not interfere with a user striking one or more strings and the vibration of one or more strings.

Abstract: The present invention is a variable mechanical acoustic resonance component for a musical instrument and a method for producing a variable mechanical acoustic resonance component comprising of at least two segments, each segment having distinct resonance and tone properties dependant on the properties of the segment as specified in a resonance index.

Abstract: A drum stand stabilizing assembly, generally intended for marching percussion instruments such as snare drums. The invention uses a lateral support to hold the weight of the instrument in multiple locations, a post or posts to stabilize the instrument in the proper position, and a mating receiver mounted to the instrument to allow for assembly of the complete support structure. The assembly provides for a stable support structure and maintains the instrument in the proper orientation for practice or performance. The assembly provides for fast and simple mounting of the instrument.

Abstract: The drum system has a floor tom, a bass drum, a tom-tom, a snare drum, legs, rods, attachment tools, first and second brackets, and the like. The floor tom is set with a drumhead facing upward, and the bass drum is set with a drumhead facing downward, via the three rods and the first and second brackets. The floor tom is set above the bass drum with a space therebetween via the three rods and the first and second brackets.

Abstract: A head fixing mechanism includes a fixture fixed to a trunk portion and a coupling member which is threadably engaged with a fixture. The coupling member includes a main body which has a head portion that presses a head and a shaft portion that is threadably engaged with the fixture, and in which an axially extending insertion hole is formed, and an insertion member which is threadably engaged with the main body within the insertion hole. A bottom of the insertion hole is formed in the shaft portion, and in the shaft portion, a slit having a width smaller than the inside diameter of the insertion hole is formed, which divides the shaft portion in a circumferential direction. The insertion member is formed in a tapered shape, and the outside diameter of the leading end thereof is formed to be smaller than the width of the slit.

Abstract: A footplate for a drum pedal having a forefoot contact-receiving portion, a heel contact-receiving portion and a fulcrum about which a user's foot may pivot between contacting the heel and forefoot contact-receiving portions provides a configuration for enhanced and effective dual beat or heel-toe drumming technique. In use, a drummer's heel may hit the footplate at an aft portion providing a dedicated heel contact area of the footplate, which causes the drum pedal beater to make a first beat against a drum whilst the drummer's foot rocks forward across the fulcrum to make contact with an upper or fore portion of the returning footplate in turn propelling the beater to strike the drum for a second time. This enables improved control, repeatability and reliability of the “heel-toe” technique producing greater consistency in the volume and sound of both heel and toe driven beats.

Abstract: An electronic keyboard musical instrument, including: a housing having a lower casing having a bottom wall and an upper casing having a top wall, left and right walls being formed on at least one of the top wall and the bottom wall; a keyboard portion held by the housing; at least one speaker disposed at at least one end portion of the housing in its key arrangement direction, such that its sound emission surface faces rearward; a sound adjuster disposed in the housing so as to be located outward of the speaker in the left-right direction; and a plurality of protruding portions formed at the one end portion so as to protrude from the at least one of the top and bottom walls, wherein the sound adjuster is held by at least one of the protruding portions.

Abstract: A method and system for analyzing patterns in the relationships of notes of an input piece of music. The method comprises generating a set of the most frequently occurring note pitches in ascending pitch order that matches an interval pattern, and detecting out-of-key pitches that lie outside of this interval pattern. One or more potential key sequence bifurcations are identified which represent a list of possible key sequences according to forwards and backwards analysis. By finding patterns of repetition in the chordal sequences that may be generated according to these key sequence bifurcations, a key sequence that allows the most frequently recurring chord sequences may be chosen. Chord sequences may be analyzed by using ghost chords, temporary harmonic structures that are created, updated and finalized over time according to a combination of essential and inessential note fragments. The method further comprises identifying non-harmony pitches according to the analyzed chord sequence.

Abstract: A time-varying formant is generated at a formant frequency by generating first and second harmonic phase signals having first and second harmonic numbers, respectively, in relation to a modulation frequency. The first and second harmonic phase signals are generated in proportion to a master phase signal, which varies at the modulation frequency, modulo a factor corresponding to their harmonic numbers. First and second sound signals, based on the first and second harmonic phase signals, are frequency modulated to create an arbitrarily rich harmonic spectrum, depending on an FM index. The time-varying formant is generated by generating a time-varying combination of the first and second harmonic sound signals, weighting the first and second harmonic sound signals in accordance with their spectral proximities to the formant frequency. One or more of the harmonic numbers are updated when the time-varying formant frequency passes the frequency of either sound signal.

Abstract: A keyboard circuit (15) of an electric music instrument includes contact transistors (TRk) having at least three terminals as input/output terminals for state detection for each of a plurality of contacts (14a, 14b, and 14c); and wiring units to the contact transistors (TRk) and the contacts (14a, 14b, and 14c). A selector (Sm) and the wiring unit for each of the plurality of contacts (14a, 14b, and 14c) are arranged to be divided into a plurality of layers in three dimensions. Then, the keyboard circuit (15) detects ON/OFF states for each of the contacts (14a, 14b, and 14c) for which the ON/OFF states change in response to a key-pressing operation for each of a plurality of keys (12) and for which at least one is provided to each of the plurality of keys (12).