Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Fimmdayappleblos’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; uniform and freely flowering habit; medium-size decorative-type inflorescences with light purple and white-colored ray florets; early flowering habit; and good garden performance.

Abstract: Compounds selected from: where DRUG-OH, DRUG-COOH and DRUG-NH2 are biologically active compounds; each X is independently selected from —CH2COO— (glycolic acid moiety), —CH(CH3)COO— (lactic acid moiety), —CH2CH2OCH2COO— (dioxanone moiety), —CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2COO— (caprolactone moiety), —(CH2)yCOO—, where y is 2-4 or 6-24 and —(CH2CH2O)zCH2C—, where z is 2-24; each Y is independently selected from —COCH2O— (glycolic ester moiety), —COCH(CH3)O— (lactic ester moiety), —COCH2OCH2CH2O— (dioxanone ester moiety), —COCH2CH2CH2CH2CH2O— (caprolactone ester moiety), —CO(CH2)mO—, where m is 2-4 or 6-24 and —COCH2O(CH2CH2O)n— where n is between 2-24; R? is hydrogen, benzyl or an alkyl group, the alkyl group being either straight-chained or branched; and p is 1-6. Multi-functional compounds and drug dimers, oligomers and polymers are also disclosed.

Abstract: An auxiliary device and a method for finishing and calibrating preforms that are removed from a multiple tool in an unstable shape, the calibration process being performed with compressed air immediately after removing and withdrawing the preforms from the multiple tool. Nipples that can be inserted into the preforms are provided with expandable press rings or sealing rings in order to seal the interior of the blow-molded part of the preforms. The compressed air is introduced via the nipples, the sealing process being performed by radially expanding the press rings or sealing rings in analogy to the closing process of thermoses, thus protecting the preforms from adverse forces. The sealing point can be randomly selected in the transition zone from the threaded part to the blow-molded part of the preforms. The interior of the blow-molded part is optimally sealed without affecting the form stability and dimensional stability of the preforms.

Abstract: A biofilm reducing agent (BRA) and a mineral deposit distorting agent (MDDA) are admixed to irrigation water in amounts sufficient to substantially eliminate biofilm formation in the emitters (14) of an irrigation system (10) and produce amorphous mineral deposits in the emitters that are easily washed away by the irrigation water as it flows through the emitters (14). The BRA may be an oxidizer selected from the group consisting of chlorine, ozone, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide, hydroxy peracitic acid, iodine, bromine, hydrogen dioxide, chlorate salts, chlorite salts and hypochlorite compounds and mixtures thereof. The MDDA is a phosphonate selected from the group comprising AMP, ATMP, HEDP, EDTMPA, HMDTMPA, DETPMPA, BHMPTMPA, PBTC, HPA, PCA, NTMP, and DTPMP.

Abstract: A surveillance recorder (10) comprises: a picture input unit (12) for inputting a surveillance picture; a moving object detection unit (18) for detecting a moving object from a surveillance picture inputted by the picture input unit (12); a face image detection unit (20) for detecting, from an object detected by the moving object detection unit (18), a part having an elliptical outline as a face image; an identity judgment unit (22) for judging whether a face image newly detected by the face image detection unit (20) is of a same person as a face image detected last time or not based on positions of each face image; a storage image choice unit (24) for, when a newly detected face image has been judged to be of a same person by the identity judgment unit (22), choosing one face image from a face image of the same person stored in a recording medium (16) and the newly detected face image; and an image storage unit (26) for, when a newly detected face image has been chosen by the storage image choice unit (24),

Abstract: The present invention relates a probe forming lithography system for generating a pattern on to a target surface such as a wafer, using a black and white writing strategy, i.e. writing or not writing a grid cell, thereby dividing said pattern over a grid comprising grid cells, said pattern comprising features of a size larger than that of a grid cell, in each of which cells said probe is switched “on” or “off, wherein a probe on said target covers a significantly larger surface area than a grid cell, and wherein within a feature a position dependent distribution of black and white writings is effected within the range of the probe size as well as to a method upon which such system may be based.

Abstract: A mass filter apparatus for filtering a beam of ions is described. The apparatus comprises an ion beam source and first and second mass filter stages in series to receive the ion beam. A vacuum system maintains the first and second filter stages at substantially the same operating pressure, below 10?3 torr. The first mass filter stage transmits only ions having a sub-range of mass-to-charge ratios including a selected mass-to-charge ratio. The second filter transmits only ions of the selected mass-to-charge ratio. The second mass filter can achieve high accuracy detection without being subjected to problems such as build-up of material on quadrupole rods, resulting in a distorted electric field close to the rods. The first mass filter acts as a coarse filter, typically transmitting 1% of ions received from the ion source. Thus, the detection accuracy and lifetime of mass spectrometers embodying this invention are greatly improved. A mass filter apparatus for filtering a beam of ions is described.

Abstract: Monolithic three dimensional NAND strings and methods of making. The method includes both front side and back side processing. Using the combination of front side and back side processing, a NAND string can be formed that includes an air gap between the floating gates in the NAND string. The NAND string may be formed with a single vertical channel. Alternatively, the NAND string may have a U shape with two vertical channels connected with a horizontal channel.

Abstract: A power supply apparatus with a plurality of power supply circuits each having a piezoelectric transformer and a voltage-controlled oscillator which generates a signal at an operating frequency used to drive the piezoelectric transformer in accordance with a control signal, includes a frequency-dividing circuit which divides the operating frequency generated by a voltage-controlled oscillator in at least one power supply circuit, and outputs a signal at a driving frequency to drive a piezoelectric transformer in the one power supply circuit. When at least one power supply circuit and remaining power supply circuits output voltages, the operating frequency generated by the voltage-controlled oscillator in the one power supply circuit is controlled to be higher than the operating frequency generated by the voltage-controlled oscillator in another power supply circuit.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a display device capable of narrowing the area of the frame. In order to achieve this object, the display device according to the present invention has a substrate having a plurality of arranged display elements and a wiring layer of a power source on the peripheral side; a bank layer for mutually separating the display elements; an electrode layer for covering the plurality of display elements and the bank layer; and a sealing substrate for further covering the electrode layer by joining the peripheral portion of the substrate and the sealing portion circling around the periphery via a joining element such as an adhesive; wherein the periphery of the sealing substrate is positioned inside the periphery of the substrate, and the peripheral portion of the electrode layer is connected to the wiring of the power source within the sealing portion.

Abstract: A phase lock loop with multiple divider paths is presented herein. The phase lock loop can be used to provide a wide range of frequencies. The phase lock loop can also be used as a portion of a clock multiplier unit or a clock data and recovery unit.

Abstract: A report card provides a supervisor or master account holder (e.g., a parent) with information about the activities of an individual or sub-account user (e.g., a child). For example, the report card may include a list of the sites (e.g., content identifiers and/or uniform resource locators) that an individual has visited or attempted to visit. Other information (e.g., e-mail and address book activity and instant messaging and contact list activity) also may be provided in addition to tools that allow the master account holder to access information about the activities and to adjust parental controls for the activities.

Abstract: A portable computer hand held cellular telephone arranged to rest comfortably in the hand has a small display screen. Accelerometers capable of detecting movement of the pen cellular telephone with respect to gravity provide input to a microcontroller which selects a response from a number of viewing modes. The pen cellular telephone may be held in either hand and the output message to the screen will be oriented according to the location of the pen cellular telephone. Full personal digital assistance functionality may be incorporated in a relatively small plastics casing and functions, such as calendar, contracts contacts and the like may be incorporated.

Abstract: A vegetation removal device including a shaft that has a helix attached to the shaft's first curved end. When the helix is placed within proximity of unwanted vegetation and rotated radially, the helix will entangle the vegetation and remove it from the soil. In one embodiment, the shaft comprises a second end that is configured to be attached to an electronic device, which allows users to easily rotate the shaft and helix.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to overcome negative effects of the treatment of seeds with insecticides, acaricides or nematicides on the germination of seeds and vitality of seedlings. The inventive method markedly enhances germination and vitality of seeds that are treated with insecticides, acaricides or nematicides. The present invention describes a method that at least comprises the following steps: 1) Hydration of the seed 2) Followed by drying of the seed 3) Followed by a treatment of the seed with insecticidal, acaricidal, or nematicidal compounds.

Abstract: Seed coatings and coated seeds as provided herein include at least one fungicide and at least one VAM fungus-enhancing composition. Coated seeds exhibit enhanced growth due to depression or elimination of undesirable fungi coupled with either enhanced growth of VAM fungus or lack of detrimental fungicide effect on VAM fungus.

Abstract: A rotary mower has a lift frame comprising swiveling linkages that allow rotation of the deck with respect to a three point hitch. The lift frame further has a pair of angled legs rotatably affixed to the lift frame, each angled leg having an upper end and a lower end, the lower ends rotatably affixed to pivot brace brackets rigidly affixed to the deck. Each angled leg of the lift frame is rotatably affixed to one or more pivot bars near the upper end of the angled leg. Each pivot bar extends upwardly between the angled leg and an upper end of the lift frame. A shield covers the pivot bars to protect the users.

Abstract: A bush cutter is provided with a main pole, a cutting blade disposed at an anterior end of the main pole, a prime mover disposed at a posterior end of the main pole and configured to drive the cutting blade, and a handle disposed at an intermediate portion of the main pole and provided with a grip that is configured to be grasped by a user. The grip is provided with a driving switch for driving the cutting blade and an adjusting switch for adjusting at least one of a rotation speed and a rotation direction of the cutting blade. The driving switch and the adjusting switch are arranged so as to enable the user who grasps the grip to operate the driving switch and the adjusting switch with a hand grasping the grip without releasing the hand from the grip.

Abstract: A control system for an unload drive system of a combine and a method for controlling an unload drive system of a combine by sensing a force on an unload auger. The combine includes a grain tank for storing grain and at least one auger for unloading grain from the grain tank. The combine includes at least one movable auger cover coupled to the grain tank for controlling the amount of grain to flow into the at least one auger. The control system includes at least one sensor for sensing a force on the unload drive system and a controller for receiving at least one force condition from the at least one sensor representing the sensed force on the unload drive system and causing the at least one movable auger cover to move based on the sensed force condition.

Abstract: Cargo of rectangular switchgrass or miscanthus bales having a payload density of between 14.6 and 20.5 lb/ft3.

Abstract: A structure for reinforcing a greening member and a construction method thereof are provided. The structure for reinforcing a greening member comprises a greening member adapted for being placed on a surface of an area to be greened, a positioning cover (2), a positioning member (3) and a rope (4). The positioning member is adapted to be inserted into the ground of the area to be greened. A positioning member is provided with a pivot portion (31). One end of the rope is fixedly connected to the pivot portion, and the other end is exposed out of the ground of the area to be greened and passes through the greening member to reach the positioning cover. The other end of the rope is fixed by the positioning cover.

Abstract: A commercial mechanical plant hedger is disclosed. This hedger is capable of trimming multiple cutting planes—top, left, and right simultaneously. Stated different three (3) sides of a row of a hedge can be trimmed at the same time. More specifically, the hedger can simultaneously cut the top of and both sides of the plant rows simultaneously. Hedging debris from the plant is also removed. The hedger is also capable of hedging multi rows from single drive middle up to 12 feet on centers. A small tractor with minimum horsepower is capable of running the hedger.

Abstract: A watering control system includes a bridge device and a flow control device. The bridge device communicates with a web server to maintain a watering schedule. The bridge device also communicates wirelessly with the flow control device. The flow control device includes an annular inlet for connecting to an external faucet or another source of fluid, an annular outlet for connecting to a hose or another water conveying channel, and a conduit positioned in communication with the inlet and the outlet. The flow control device further includes a wireless receiver and a valve. The receiver is configured to receive a wirelessly transmitted valve activation signal from the bridge device and the valve is configured to open in accordance with the activation signal to enable the fluid to flow through the conduit.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for identifying the SCN resistant phenotype in soybean. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns methods for performing marker-assisted breeding and selection of plants carrying one or more determinants of SCN resistance in soybean.

Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the art by providing a soybean plant with non-transgenic mutations conferring decreased ?-subunit of ?-conglycinin content and increased ??-subunit content of ?-conglycinin in seed. Moreover, the invention provides an agronomically elite soybean plant with non-transgenic mutations conferring a gyclinin null phenotype, increased ?-conglycinin content, and increased ??-subunit content of ?-conglycinin in the seed. The invention also provides derivatives, and plant parts of these plants and uses thereof. Methods for producing such plants are also provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08C960 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 X08C960 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08C960 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08C960, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08C960. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08C960.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH18H4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18H4 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18H4 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 PH18H4 or a locus conversion of PH18H4 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1TP4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1TP4 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1TP4 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 PH1TP4 or a locus conversion of PH1TP4 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1TP5 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1TP5 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1TP5 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 PH1TP5 or a locus conversion of PH1TP5 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1V5F and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1V5F with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1V5F 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 PH1V5F or a locus conversion of PH1V5F with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH18V2 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18V2 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18V2 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 PH18V2 or a locus conversion of PH18V2 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP04003 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP04003, cells from soybean variety XBP04003, plants of soybean XBP04003, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP04003. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP04003 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP04003, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP04003, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP04003. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP04003 are further provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W030033A1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W030033A1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W030033A1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W030033A1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W030033A1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W030033A1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W020536B1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W020536B1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W020536B1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W020536B1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W020536B1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W020536B1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W030240F1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W030240F1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W030240F1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W030240F1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W030240F1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W030240F1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1TDB and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1TDB with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1TDB 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 PH1TDB or a locus conversion of PH1TDB with another maize variety.

Abstract: In a milking cluster of teat cups, each teat cup has a port in the form of a nozzle disposed in the head portion of the flexible liner of the teat cup. The milking cluster includes a distributor having a fluid inlet and outlets connected to the nozzles of the cups. The distributor inlet is connected to a delivery line for supplying sanitizing treatment fluid, which is utilized to treat the teats and teat cups in a cleansing cycle following the milking cycle, by a second valve operable to maintain the delivery line primed with treatment fluid preparatory to initiation of the cleansing cycle. A safety valve is disposed at the distributor inlet, the safety valve being operable during a milking cycle to open a drain port through which treatment fluid may flow to waste.

Abstract: An invention directed to the production of processed or cooked cheese by concurrently and continuously portioning, pulling to stretch, molding and cooling to set said cheese through a series of interconnected tunnels casted within two overlaying rotating belts. The overlaying belts having a series of grooves with negative dimension of a desired cross sectional shape for molding purposes. The two belts overlay each other such that the grooves combine to form a continuing tunnel along the length of the two belt assembly. Cheese is pulled into and through each tunnel wherein a given amount of pressure and cooling affect is applied. Released cheese ribbons of molded shape are ready for immediate packaging and storage.

Abstract: The invention provides a cheese mold, in particular a cheese mold composed of plastic or metal, for arrangement in a cassette press or the like. The mold should have a simple structure, and at the same time withstand the pressing pressure and also satisfy high hygienic demands. This is advantageously achieved in that the base of the mold is provided with a rib structure as far as the transition region of the outer jacket wall, wherein the mold can be round or cylindrical or angular in cross section. In the case of a round mold, longitudinal ribs extend radially, starting from the longitudinal axis over the base and continuously as jacket ribs into the region of the jacket wall.

Abstract: A filter assembly including a rectangular inlet frame having a rectangular inlet opening to receive a primary filter and optional a prefilter. The filter assembly may include a rectangular outlet frame and a housing body that is collapsible to have a flattened shipping state and an erect state. The rectangular inlet frame may also be used as a housing by itself to support and house primary filters and prefilters. A gridwork including one or more grid dividers may be used in the rectangular inlet frame to provide 2 or more openings for receipt of filters.

Abstract: A filter assembly including a rectangular inlet frame having a rectangular inlet opening to receive a primary filter and optional a prefilter. The filter assembly may include a rectangular outlet frame and a housing body that is collapsible to have a flattened shipping state and an erect state. The rectangular inlet frame may also be used as a housing by itself to support and house primary filters and prefilters. A gridwork including one or more grid dividers may be used in the rectangular inlet frame to provide 2 or more openings for receipt of filters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel pet treat dispenser game wherein a dispenser that resembles a slot machine will dispense treats from one or more slots based upon pet actuation or an RFID signal into a tray for consumption. Release tabs may be lighted as well to aid in the cognitive interaction of the dog and the dispenser game.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cushioning device for supporting a large animal such as a cow or a horse. The cushioning device comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, said top surface and bottom surface forming a chamber, and an amount of a gelatinous filling material disposed within the chamber. The present invention relates also to methods of transporting and installing a cushioning device for supporting a large animal. The method comprises transporting the cushioning device and a compound capable of creating a gel upon contact with a liquid may be delivered separately to the site. At the remote site the compound may be disposed within the chamber and the chamber may then be filled with an amount of liquid to create the gel within the cushioning device. The compound may also be delivered to the site already disposed within the chamber.

Abstract: An automatic replenishing mechanism for a pet drinking fountain is a container having a water injection element, a float, a linkage set, and a sealing plug. The water injection element, connected to the container, has a water inlet and a base. The float, connected by a link bar to the base, is located underneath the water inlet and limited by a guiding portion to float longitudinally. The sealing plug is mounted on the link bar near the water inlet. When water level rises to elevate the float, the link bar rotates to push the sealing plug. When the float floats to a predetermined level, the sealing plug blocks the water inlet to stop water supply. When a pet drinks water and the water level drops, the float sinks from the predetermined level. The link bar rotates to retreat the sealing plug from the water inlet, thereby automatically replenishing water.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a robotic attacher comprises a main arm, a supplemental arm coupled to the main arm, and a plurality of actuators operable to move the main arm and supplemental arm in response to signals from a controller. The actuators comprise first, second, and third actuators operable to move the main arm in x-, y-, and z-directions, respectively. The actuators further comprise fourth and fifth actuators operable to pivot a gripping portion of the supplemental arm in a first z-direction and a second z-direction, respectively, with the second z-direction being opposite the first z-direction.

Abstract: A system for removal of hair includes an instrument having a frame with a trailing handle segment and a leading treatment segment, a manually manipulative actuator mounted relative to the trailing handle segment of the frame and a drive member operatively coupled to the actuator and extending at least partially within the leading treatment segment of the frame. The drive member is movable between an initial condition and a deployed condition in response to corresponding movement of the actuator. A blade assembly is mountable relative to the leading treatment segment of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade housing mountable relative to the treatment segment of the frame, a blade mounted to the blade housing and having hair teeth for grooming a pet and an ejector member mounted relative to the blade housing. The ejector member is couplable to the drive member of the instrument and positioned to facilitate removal of hair from the blade upon movement toward the advanced position.

Abstract: A training apparatus composed of pvc pipe used to train scent dogs to detect complex hazardous substances from an odor mixture having at least two separated component odors housed in at least two ventilated containers. At least two elbow shaped pipes having compartments, in which the containers reside. The apparatus further includes end caps securing the containers in the compartments. A two way clean out adapter pipe, having three openings, is connected to the elbow pipes, where separate odors, from separate explosive components situated in the separated containers, mix by diffusion and provide an odor mixture developed from the separated components. A drain assembly, having a drain cover, with holes is affixed on top of the drain assembly; allowing odor mixtures to rise up and out of the drain assembly, where the scent detecting dogs are trained to identify the explosive components.

Abstract: A foldable poultry brood box having a folding bottom, folding endwalls, and folding sidewalls provides a sheltered environment for the maturation of a brood of young poultry. Preferably, after the brood box is deployed, a floor overlay insert is placed and retained within the brood box to overlay, bridge over, and cover substantial portions of two floor free edges.