Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of shrub rose plant named ‘SFROSA128’, characterized by its semi-double type, bright yellow-colored flowers, medium to light green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, upright-mounded growth habit, is disclosed.

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

Abstract: A new and distinct Vaccinium spp. cultivar named ‘WINTER BELL’ is disclosed, characterized by a semi-upright plant habit, vigorous growth and semi-deciduous habit in Florida. The new variety shows tolerance for wetter soil conditions. Fruit yield is exceptionally high, with fruit ripening early, with first harvest in mid to late March. Fruit is somewhat bell-shaped with good size and an attractive waxy coating. The new variety is a Vaccinium, and is normally used as an ornamental garden or landscape plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of apple tree named ‘G.814’. ‘G.814’ is useful in that it can be propagated clonally and used as a rootstock or root system for apple trees as well as for interstems of apple trees. When used as a rootstock, ‘G.814’, is: dwarfing, induces scion precocity, is cold hardy, induces scion precocity, has a high yield efficiency, is tolerant to replant disease, and is resistant to: crown and root rot (Phytophthora cactorum), fire-blight (Erwinia amylovora), and powdery mildew. ‘G.814’ is susceptible to Apple Stem Grooving Virus (ASGV) and wooly apple aphid.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspEight’ particularly distinguished by having a self-fruitful plant that bears medium-sized, glossy berries, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawFortyFive’ particularly characterized by medium red, sweet fruit, early harvest maturity and moderate resistance to powdery mildew, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Quercus fusiformis variety named ‘Joan Lionetti’ is characterized by dark green colored leaves, dense upreaching crown structure, excellent adaptation to conditions prevailing in the southwestern United States, with relatively low mast production.

Abstract: A new and distinct Buxus cultivar named ‘MonAlex’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive conical growth habit. Plants grow slowly, have bright green foliage and exhibit improved resistance to diseases of Buxus. The new cultivar is a Buxus, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Coprosma repens named ‘COPJOH02’ is disclosed, characterized by vibrant burgundy foliage with a bright pink margin and shiny, narrow leaves. Plant habit is upright and plants are useful for colorful Winter plantings. The new cultivar is a Coprosma repens, typically suited for ornamental container and landscape use.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Clematis, ‘Zo09045’ that is characterized by its mostly upright facing flowers with upright facing tepals, its abundance of flowers, its purple 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: A new and distinct Ivy Geranium plant named ‘Pachaforg’, characterized by its uniformly mounded and cascading to trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely basal branching habit; freely flowering habit; and bright orange single-type flowers that are positioned above and beyond the foliar plane.

Abstract: A new, distinct Festuca plant as shown and described, characterized by gray green new growth that quickly matures to blue giving the plant better heat tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Duecahulgo’, characterized by its compact, semi-upright and outwardly spreading to trailing and decumbent plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large orange-colored flowers with brownish red-colored centers and venation; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lavender cultivar named ‘DOWPHSCNT’ is disclosed, characterized by short, compact plants. Plants produce unique short, wide flower spikes, uniform inflorescence and very compact plant form. The new variety is a Lavandula, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Farfugium japonicum plant named, ‘Wavy Gravy’, that is characterized by its compact, uniform, round mounded plant habit, its young puberulent foliage that remains densley pubescent even when fully expanded, its extremely tightly curled foliage that is gray-green in color, and its stems that are long and straight in shape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera cultivar named ‘DCOPGPKHRT’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant extra-large light pink flowers with a violet center. Plants are of moderate vigor, mounded, well branched and begin flowering early. The new variety is a Sutera, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel device for climbing inside corners, outside corners, and a variety of surfaces. The technology presented herein relies on high friction materials, suction devices, adhesive materials, pneumatic devices, etc. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention are designed to clamp onto inside or outside corners such that the devices weight, and an optional load, can be supported. Further embodiments allow the device to climb up, down, and across corners. Moreover, embodiments that can scale flat, rough, or jagged surfaces are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spindle motor having a fluid dynamic bearing system comprising axial and radial bearings that contains a rotor component (14) which encloses a stationary shaft (12), which in turn is connected at both its ends to axially aligned bearing parts (16; 18) that are fashioned such that they form capillary sealing gaps (32; 34), a recirculation channel (28) filled with bearing fluid that connects the remote regions of the bearing to each other, and an electromagnetic drive system (42, 44) for driving the rotor component.

Abstract: Image based login procedures for computer systems include: (a) displaying a first image on a computer screen; (b) receiving user input indicating a portion of the first image; (c) determining if the user input corresponds to a first acceptable user input for user authentication; and (d) proceeding with the authentication procedure when this user input corresponds to the first acceptable user input for user authentication. Additionally or optionally, when proceeding with this authentication procedure, the systems and methods further may include: displaying a second image on the screen; receiving new user input indicating a portion of the second image; and determining if this new input corresponds to a second acceptable user input for user authentication.

Abstract: An interface apparatus and method for transmission and reception of a control signal and a digital stream between an audio/video (A/V) system and a digital data recording and/or reproducing device are provided. The device for recording and/or reproducing digital data includes: a storage unit storing digital data encoded in a predetermined format; a decoder unit decoding digital data stored in the storage unit; an interface unit transmitting the decoded data to an external device; and a control unit controlling the storage unit, the decoder unit, and the interface unit.

Abstract: A method for isolation region fabrication for replacement gate integrated circuit (IC) processing includes forming a plurality of dummy gates on a substrate; forming a block mask over the plurality of dummy gates, such that the block mask selectively exposes a dummy gate of the plurality of dummy gates; removing the exposed dummy gate to form an isolation region recess corresponding to the removed dummy gate; filling the isolation region recess with an insulating material to form an isolation region; removing the block mask to expose a remaining plurality of dummy gates; and performing replacement gate processing on the remaining plurality of dummy gates to form a plurality of active devices, wherein at least two of the plurality of active devices are electrically isolated from each other by the isolation region.

Abstract: A broadcasting signal receiver and a method for transmitting/receiving a broadcasting signal are disclosed. An identifier of a cell is set in the broadcasting signal and, if the cell is changed, channel information of the changed cell can be obtained from program table information having the channel information of the cell. Accordingly, the broadcasting signal receiver can continuously output a program although the cell is changed.

Abstract: A hopper configuration comprises a hopper tray configured to receive a material from a source. The hopper configuration also comprises a conveyance mechanism configured to transport the received material from the hopper tray. The hopper configuration also comprises a first bar pivotably coupled to the hopper tray at a first point and also pivotably coupled to the conveyance mechanism at a second connection point. The hopper configuration further comprises a second bar pivotably coupled to the hopper tray at a third connection point and also pivotably coupled to the conveyance mechanism at a fourth connection point. Each of the connection points comprises a pivot point that substantially limits movement of the first and second bar to movement in a rotational direction.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method and a system are provided to create a uniform layer of a substance such as a hydrogel or other fluid substance underneath the soil surface with minimal or little surface disturbance to the plants, the plant roots and the soil located on or slightly below the applied surface area. It is to be clearly understood that various different embodiments may be employed to deliver a variety of different substances to the soil, and such substances may be gels or liquids. The presently preferred fluid substance is currently a hydrogel, and the present illustrated and described embodiment may be employed to inject hydrogel into soil but other fluid substances may be injected as well.

Abstract: A mulching device for attachment to a lawnmower includes a cutting assembly separate from the mower blades, wherein the grass clippings are finely cut and then dispersed onto the ground surface. In one embodiment, the cutting assembly includes an auger that compresses the grass clippings prior to cutting them. The mulching device may also include a separation chamber for separating the grass clippings from the forced air exiting the mower deck, so that the grass clippings may be cut in an environment separate from the forced air. In another embodiment, the mulching device includes a dispersion assembly for spreading the cut grass clippings onto a ground surface. The dispersion assembly may include a chute extending from the forced air outlet to a position adjacent the cutting assembly, wherein the forced air exiting the separation chamber is directed onto the cut grass clippings to disperse the cut grass clippings onto the ground surface.

Abstract: To provide a mower with which a mowing cord can be kept in an appropriate protruding state, in a mower in which a mowing cord 11 of resin is wound on a rotating body 1, the rotating body 1 is provided with a winding member 3 on which the mowing cord 11 is wound, the winding member 3 has a first peripheral concave groove 38 and a second peripheral concave groove 39 on which the mowing cord 11 is wound, and a winding portion 11d of the mowing cord 11 is wound as to be aligned from an inner side in a diameter direction to an outer side within each of the first peripheral concave groove 38 and the second peripheral concave groove 39.

Abstract: A quick change rotary mower blade assembly includes a mower blade attached to a blade assembly pin that is inserted into an internal bore in a spindle extending through a housing under the mower deck. A blade retainer on the lower end of the spindle has a pair of notches holding and locking the mower blade in place.

Abstract: A vegetation cutter for cutting vegetation circumferent an obstacle. The vegetation cutter comprises a frame comprising a dock for receiving the obstacle; at least one cutter that is moveable in a cutting trajectory whereby vegetation circumferent a docked obstacle is cut; and a driver for moving the at least one cutter in the cutting trajectory. A method for cutting vegetation circumferent an obstacle.

Abstract: A sensor signal is received, and is indicative of a sensed parameter. A metric is generated that indicates a likelihood of a tailings elevator plug, based upon the sensed parameter. A controller determines whether adjustments to controllable mechanisms are to be made, based upon the metric, in order to avoid a tailings elevator plug and, if so, automatically makes the adjustments.

Abstract: A weed trimmer and edger apparatus and method for cutting, edging, and lawn maintenance in general. In one embodiment, the apparatus is an attachment for a riding lawnmower. At least one belt and pulley attach to the lawnmower to power and rotate a cutting head arrangement, which is supported by a bracket attached to the lawnmower. In another embodiment, the apparatus is a standalone portable weed trimmer and edger apparatus with a cutting head arrangement powered by an electric motor. The cutting head arrangement may comprise a rotating shaft contained within a stationary housing with a disc attached to an underside portion of the shaft. Weed eater line descends from a storage housing on an upper portion of the apparatus through a feed mechanism which advances or retracts weed eater line through the apparatus.

Abstract: One embodiment of a stalk roll to be mounted upon a stalk roll drive shaft of a corn harvesting header comprises a cylindrical shell with a recess in the main cylinder, wherein reduced flutes are not present in the recess, but full flutes are present therein. This embodiment includes a stalk slot having a length equal to the length of the recess. Additionally, the flutes may be configured such that a stalk engagement gap is present at least once during a full revolution of two opposing stalk rolls.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a backwater valve assembly comprising a main valve body, a flapper sub-assembly, and a cap. The main valve body has an inner wall that can define a recess into which the flapper sub-assembly can be removably secured. The flapper sub-assembly includes at least one flapper element that can pivot between an open position, in which the flapper element allows fluid to flow through the backwater valve assembly, and a closed position, in which the flapper element prevents fluid from flowing in the opposite direction. The flapper sub-assembly can be removably coupled to the cap to allow the flapper sub-assembly and cap to be installed in or removed from the main valve body together as a unitary assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for gathering bales that substantially match conveyor speed to ground speed. Methods for gathering bales that use such apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wrapping device to wrap an object, such as a bale, in foil material, including at least one clamping and cutting device to clamp the foil material after wrapping of the object, and to cut the clamped foil material, wherein the clamping and cutting device includes a catch element having a curved guiding element which is guided in a bearing, wherein the catch element is translatable between a catch position to catch the foil material and a clamp position in which the foil material can be clamped in order to facilitate cutting of the foil material.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling bale forming operations is disclosed. The system and method includes a monitoring system for visually imaging a portion of a bale and providing a warning to an operator if the bale is wrapped or shaped incorrectly.

Abstract: A seed composition suitable for planting beneath and around one or more solar panel arrays, said seed composition consisting mostly of a blend of fine fescues that results in under panel grass growth requiring little to no regular mowing. One preferred version includes: (a) about 20-50% by weight Hard Fescue; (b) about 20-50% by weight Creeping Red Fescue; and (c) about 20-50% by weight Chewings Fescue.

Abstract: A debris blower includes an engine mounted to an engine mount and connected to a turbine. The engine mount and housing of the turbine are respectively mounted between a second side of a frame and first and second longitudinal supports connected to and between first and second sides of the frame. A screen guard is secured utilizing bolts extending in a non-rotatable manner from a top plate connected between the second longitudinal support and the second side. Due to the frame and engine mount having a parallelism and flatness tolerance, the engine and turbine can be aligned without shimming. A sensor senses first and second trip devices positioned at circumferential locations on the exit nozzle to rotate the exit nozzle to preset angles. Remote and hard wire controls each include direction and speed switches. A resume switch throttles the engine between idle and operating speeds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power-driven hedge trimmer with a movable front handle. The power-driven hedge trimmer includes: a power and trimming assembly, a gripping assembly and a control unit. The power and trimming assembly includes a trimming blade and a power source. The trimming blade is connected to the power source so as to be driven to reciprocate. The gripping assembly includes a front gripping portion, a connecting portion and a rear gripping portion. The control unit is disposed on the connecting portion for controlling the power source. The front gripping portion includes a suspended front arm, a front handle and a front stop lock. The front handle is lockable at two locking positions, which are located on two opposite sides of the suspended front arm, with the front stop lock.

Abstract: Solar-redshift systems comprise an integral array of redshift modules, each having at least a focusing device, a target, and a quantum-dot vessel. The quantum-dot vessel contains quantum dots that emit light having an emission wavelength. The focusing device directs incident solar radiation through a focusing gap and toward the quantum-dot vessel, or into a slab waveguide and then toward the quantum-dot vessel, causing the quantum dots to emit redshifted light having the emission wavelength. The redshifted light is directed to the target, examples of which include a photovoltaic material or a living photosynthetic organism. The target has increased sensitivity or response to photons having the wavelength of the redshifted light. A trapping reflector component of the quantum-dot vessel prevents loss of redshifted light to the environment outside the solar-redshift system and allows undesirable infrared light to be removed from the system.

Abstract: A high-rise building (1) is described, which comprises a building structure (2) with floor structures (3), a double-skin façade comprising a first skin (5) and a second skin (6). The high-rise building also comprises at least one conveying system (7, 7?, 7?) arranged between the skins (5, 6) of the double-skin façade and arranged for moving trays (8) vertically between the skins (5, 6) between a starting position (9, 9?, 9?) and an end position (10, 10?, 10?). The conveying system (7, 7?, 7?) comprises essentially horizontal track portions (14) each having a length axis (15), track connecting means (18) which connect the track portions (14), and conveying means for movement of the trays (8) along the length axis (15) of the track portions (14) and along the track connecting means (19).

Abstract: The present invention includes cauliflowers with enhanced whiteness and methods for obtaining such cauliflowers. The present invention also provides reagents that can be used in methods for obtaining such cauliflowers.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line designated SV1137GF. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of bean line SV1137GF, and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SV1137GF with itself or with another bean plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of bean line SV1137GF, including the pods and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S130079 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S130079, to the plants of soybean cultivar S130079, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S130079, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S130079. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S130079. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S130079, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S130079 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S140144 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S140144, to the plants of soybean cultivar S140144, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S140144, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S140144. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140144. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140144, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S140144 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S140141 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S140141, to the plants of soybean cultivar S140141, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S140141, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S140141. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140141. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140141, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S140141 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S140150 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S140150, to the plants of soybean cultivar S140150, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S140150, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S140150. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140150. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140150, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S140150 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH149894. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH149894, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH149894 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH149894.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH029616. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH029616, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH029616 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH029616.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH100298. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH100298, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH100298 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH100298.