Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALDRAWEQ’, particularly characterized by having small, edged purple flowers, 1 to 3 peduncles that are medium long and sturdy, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAMFVF’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; and semi-double inflorescences with dark red purple and white bi-colored ray florets.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAMFOB’, characterized by its broadly upright and sturdy plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; and large semi-double inflorescences with yellow orange and orange red-colored ray florets.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAMRD’, characterized by its broadly upright and sturdy plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; and large semi-double inflorescences with bright red-colored ray florets.

Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0032’ particularly distinguished by the large plant with magenta flowers, very heat and drought tolerant with continuous color through the most extreme summer heat, and exceptional edema tolerance on a well-branched plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct Gypsophila cultivar named ‘DGYPCOSMIC’ is disclosed, characterized by large full, pure white flowers and easy harvest. The new variety is a Gypsophila, suitable for cut flower production and outdoor garden or container uses.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘Ruby Kissed’ is disclosed, characterized by chunky green-greyed-green foliage forming dense rosettes. Plants are compact and produce offsets prolifically, useful for many pot sizes. The new variety is an Echeveria, part of the Crassulaceae complex that includes Pachyphytum, Graptopetalum, Sedum, Crassula and others. Echeveria is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants or landscape plants. Currently, there is a growing use of Echeveria for artistic creations such as wedding bouquets, table centerpieces and other ornamental uses for social occasions.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Agastache plant characterized by red purple flowers in large inflorescences, blooms late spring until frost, a bushy, upright habit, attractive bronze foliage in cool and stress conditions, good winter hardiness, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plant named ‘Balcal1004’, characterized by its dark yellow-colored flowers, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded-trailing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new Gaillardia plant named ‘GAIZ0007’ particularly distinguished by the compact, mounding plant habit and the small inflorescences of a yellow-orange and yellow color and mostly the indeterminate flowering.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Portulaca plant named ‘LAZPRT1607’, characterized by its outwardly spreading to creeping growth habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; bright yellow and white-colored flowers; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rudbeckia plant having a compact growth habit with numerous long-lasting and large blooms.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rudbeckia hirta cultivar named ‘RRISU01-0’ is disclosed, characterized by early season flowering. Plants exhibit exceptional cold hardiness for the species and can be successfully propagated by conventional vegetative cuttings. The new variety is an Rudbeckia, and is normally used as a garden or container plant.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and systems for designing a radiation treatment for a subject using single arc dose painting. The methods and systems comprise an algorithm or a computer-readable product having the same, to plan the radiation treatment. The algorithm converts pairs of multiple leaf collimation (MLC) leaves to sets of leaf aperture sequences that form a shortest path single arc thereof where the pairs of MLC leaves each aligned to an intensity profile of densely-spaced radiation beams, and connects each single arc of leaf apertures to form a final treatment single arc. Also provided is a method for irradiating a tumor in a subject using single arc dose painting.

Abstract: An orthopedic impacting tool comprises a motor, an energy storage chamber, a striker, and an anvil. The motor stores energy in the energy storage chamber and then releases it, causing the striker to apply a controlled force on an adapter to create a precise impact for use in a surgical setting. The tool may further comprise a combination anvil and adapter. The tool further allows forward or backward impacting for expanding the size or volume of the opening or for facilitating removal of a broach, implant, or other surgical implement from the opening. An energy adjustment control of the tool allows a surgeon to increase or decrease the impact energy. A light source and hand grips improve ease of operation of the tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds that have utility as inhibitors of heparan sulfate-binding proteins; compositions comprising the compounds, and use of the compounds and compositions thereof for the antiangiogenic, antimetastatic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticoagulant and/or antithrombotic treatment of a mammalian subject.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and arrangements enable increased security for a processor, including by implementing block encryption. The block may include multiple instructions and/or operations to be executed by the processor. The block may also include multiple bytes that are read into the processor byte by byte. Once a block-wide encrypted buffer has been filled from an external memory source, the block may be decrypted using an encryption algorithm (e.g., the Data Encryption Standard (DES), the triple DES, etc.), and the decrypted block may be forwarded to a decrypted buffer. The decrypted block may thereafter be moved into a cache, which may optionally be organized into an equivalent block width (e.g., for each way of a multi-way cache). Therefore, when a processing core/instruction decoder needs a new instruction, it may retrieve one from the cache, directly from the decrypted buffer, or from external memory (e.g., after undergoing decryption).

Abstract: A nonvolatile semiconductor memory device includes: a memory unit; and a control unit. The memory unit includes: a multilayer structure including electrode films and interelectrode insulating films alternately stacked; a semiconductor pillar piercing the multilayer structure; insulating films and a memory layer provided between the electrode films and the semiconductor pillar; and a wiring connected to the semiconductor pillar. In an erase operation, the control unit performs: a first operation setting the wiring at a first potential and the electrode film at a second potential lower than the first potential during a first period; and a second operation setting the wiring at a third potential and the electrode film at a fourth potential lower than the third potential during a second period after the first operation. A length of the second period is shorter than the first period, and/or a difference between the third and fourth potentials is smaller than a difference between the first and second potentials.

Abstract: An apparatus for terminating a controlled-impedance cable using compliant electrical contacts to provide an interface to another device. The terminator includes an anchor block for securing the cable. Optionally, the anchor block is electrically non-conductive. A conductive ferrule is installed on the cable shield and the cable end is dressed. The ferrule/cable assembly is installed in a through hole in the anchor block so the cable end is flush with the anchor block face. An insulating or conductive plate mounted to the anchor block holds the signal contact that electrically connects the center conductor to the device and optional ground contacts that electrically connect the ferrule to the device. The ground contacts surround the signal contact in a pattern that closely mimics the impedance environment of the cable. When using a conductive plate, the signal contact is insulated from the plate by an insulating centering plug or a non-conductive coating.

Abstract: A switcher device comprises a multiplexer coupled in-between at least one input and output cards. The multiplexer detects the presence of an event signal from an activated sink. In response to the detection of the event signal, the switch dynamically switches to a closed position in order to enable the at least one source to authenticate with the input card and the output card to authenticate with the at least one sink for security protocol encryption. In response to the non-detection of the event signal, the switch switches dynamically to an open position in order to disable the at least one source from authenticating with the input card, therefore the output card also does not attempt to authenticate with the at least one sink for security protocol encryption.

Abstract: A communication system, such as UMTS, comprises a scheduler (12) in a first station (PS) which is able to control a user equipment (UE1, UE2). The scheduler when operating in a data transmission mode, such as HSUPA (High-Speed Uplink Packet Access) controls the user equipment with combinations of absolute grants (AG) and relative grants (RG). The relative grants serve to adapt a transmission parameter relative to a reference value. The reference value for the relative grant is selected dependent on a property of one or more of the grants. Such a property may comprise the absolute grant being an all process grant or a single process grant.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement has a main frame with a plurality of ground support wheels, and a finishing attachment arranged behind a group of primary seedbed preparation tools. The finishing attachment includes a reel assembly having an over-frame tube to which reel standards are attached, and reel arms that connect the over-frame tube to the implement frame. The reel arms are attached to the over-frame tube by a flex pivoting connection that allows at least one degree of freedom movement when the reel encounters an obstruction. The reel assembly includes a rolling reel basket having slats made from half-round material. The slats are oriented with leading edges that provide clod breakage and residue pinning action during their descent, and rounded surfaces for firming soil at their lowest quadrant position. A push configuration treader assembly with multiple operation modes can be mounted compactly close to and ahead of the reel assembly.

Abstract: A seed planting apparatus includes a toolbar mounted on a tractor for traversing the ground in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the toolbar. A plurality of seeding units are spaced laterally across the toolbar for ground penetration and planting of seeds. A ground engaging wheel is provided and a linkage connects the wheel to the toolbar for up and down movement relative to the ground. An actuator interconnects the toolbar to at least one of the linkage and wheel for selectively elevating the wheel. A bulk seed hopper is supported adjacent the wheel and a control system determines a parameter associated with the toolbar and raises and lowers the wheel to transfer weight from the bulk feed hopper to and from the toolbar.

Abstract: A transport system for transport of a harvesting header comprises separate front and rear carriers in a configuration that permits a single person to prepare a harvesting header for transport. The wheeled front carrier engages a support member attached to one end of the harvesting header and includes a towing member and means of connecting the front carrier to a towing vehicle. A wheeled rear carrier comprises deployable straps that can be attached to the harvesting header. A winch applies tension to the straps and on retraction pulls the rear carrier up and into position underneath the header. The harvesting header is then lowered to transfer the weight to the carriers and the header then disconnected from the combine, and is ready for transport.

Abstract: Superabsorbent polymer products for use in agricultural applications, and methods of making the same, are provided. The superabsorbent polymer is used in a seed coating along with an active ingredient, and optionally a singulating substance, to improve seed germination and/or blooming; improve germination under dry conditions; decrease irrigation requirements; increase propagation, crop growth, and crop production; and improve the efficacy of the active ingredient.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotating conveyor disk of a metering or sowing unit having a plurality of recesses for transporting grains. The conveyor disk rotates within a housing of a metering unit for granular material, such as seeds, fertilizer, or the like. The conveyor disk has at least one recess at the outer periphery for the reception of at least one grain to be separated via at least one revolution of the conveyor disk. In the interaction with a groove-shaped profile of the inner cover surface, the at least one recess forms a conveyor pocket for conveying one grain or a plurality of grains in the direction toward an outlet opening extending approximately tangentially to the inner cover surface. The at least one recess is located at the outer periphery of the conveyor disk in an insert element that is detachably secured in the disk.

Abstract: A collector/distribution assembly is provided for use with a product supply tank having a bottom outlet, comprising a housing having a front wall, a back wall and two side walls, said housing having an open top for receiving product from the bottom outlet of the product supply tank, an open bottom and at least one pair of side by side loading zones comprising a left loading zone and a right loading zone; a number of left pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each left pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding left loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the left loading zone; a number of right pneumatic conveying lines for receiving air, each right pneumatic conveying line operably associated with a corresponding right loading zone to allow air to pass into, through and out of the right loading zone; and at least one air stream selector device comprising a shaped diverter operable to be positioned at the bottom of the housing; whereby when the at least one air

Abstract: A multi-row planting unit includes a first planting assembly coupled to a mounting plate and a second planting assembly coupled to the mounting plate. Each of the first planting assembly and the second planting assembly are configured to dispense a solid from a metering unit. The metering unit of the first planting assembly is positioned to dispense the solid at a predetermined spacing with respect to the solid dispensed from the metering unit of the second planting assembly.

Abstract: An automated planter device for planting seedlings in an obstacle-strewn and/or uneven terrain. A laterally extendable boom is located at the end of a vertically-moveable arm, which arm may also be swung from side to side. The boom has a plurality of spaced-apart seedling injectors thereon for planting seedlings. Advantageously, due to variably adjustable positioning of the seedling injectors on the boom, obstacles encountered such as tree stumps or medium sized rocks capable of being traversed but which otherwise create an obstacle to a typical seedling planter, may be avoided. The seedling injectors are each coupled via vacuum hoses to a bin mounted on the planter, which vacuum hoses supply seedlings from the bin to the injectors. A powered gantry at the rear of the planter unloads the bin from the planter when empty, and engages and lifts a re-stocked bin containing additional seedlings onto the rear of the device.

Abstract: A simple, compact stand is designed to attach to various types of hand implements with an elongated handle, such as a rake, that employs a leg that folds down to support the hand implement in an upright position. The leg folds upright out of the way when the rake is being used. The leg includes a foot with two extending protrusion on either side of the foot, which provide stability on surfaces that are not flat, as well as flat surfaces.

Abstract: A grass cutting mobile robot includes a body and a blade assembly connected to the body and rotatable about a drive axis. The blade assembly includes blades, a housing to hold the blades, and a spring that connects the blade to the housing. The housing includes a slot in which to mount a blade so that a portion of the blade is movable through the slot towards another blade in response to an impact. The slot slopes upwards in the housing towards the body, thereby enabling the blade to move upwards relative to a ground surface toward the body in response to the impact. The spring is for constraining movement of the blade relative to the housing.

Abstract: An electric work vehicle includes a casing structure connected to a vehicle frame and having a central casing, a left casing, and a right casing. The vehicle further includes a left rear wheel supported by the left casing, a right rear wheel supported by the right casing, a left motor housed in a left region of the central casing, a right motor housed in a right region of the central casing, a left transmission mechanism housed in the left casing for transmitting power from the left motor to the left rear wheel, and a right transmission mechanism housed in the right casing for transmitting power from the right motor to the right rear wheel.

Abstract: A corn header for a combine harvester capable of lifting stalks that have fallen sideways in a row is provided. The corn header includes a frame, a plurality of row units and a plurality of row dividers for guiding crop plants toward the row units. The frame is mounted to a forward end of the combine harvester. The plurality of row units extends forward from the frame. Each row divider is connected to and extends forward of at least one row unit, and includes a conveyor connected to a lateral side of the row divider for the purpose of lifting and propelling crop plants into the corn header. In a preferred embodiment, the conveyor is an auger including a helical flight having a non-circular profile or a plurality of notches to increase its ability to lift and propel crop plants into the corn header.

Abstract: A mower includes mower frame, an engine and a drive arrangement as well as first and second drive wheels and at least one non-drive wheel. A jackshaft assembly is mounted to the frame and is belt powered by the engine. The jackshaft carries a deck drive pulley. The deck drive pulley is operably connected to the cutting deck by a deck drive belt. The deck drive pulley is spaced away from the cutting deck farther than an engine mounted pulley would be spaced away from the cutting deck. This allows the height of the cutting deck to be adjusted while limiting misalignment of the cutting deck drive belt.

Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a pre-compression chamber having an outlet, and a main bale chamber adapted to receive crop from the pre-compression chamber. A plunger is reciprocally disposed within the main bale chamber, and includes a plurality of plunger slots which are structured and arranged to allow a plurality of needles to intermittently pass therethrough. The baler is characterized by a plunger cleaner which is structured and arranged to provide the dual functionality of: 1) cleaning the plunger slots, and 2) opening and closing the outlet of the pre-compression chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring agricultural products, for agricultural machines designed for the formation of a bale is provided. The transfer apparatus includes at least one impeller rotor, which can be arranged between a pick-up drum of agricultural products and a chamber for the compression of the agricultural products. The rotor is facing a deck, for delimiting at least partially a channel. The deck is coupled to a fixed frame by way of at least two supports which can move on command. At least one first support includes at least one support pin, which is coupled to a first portion of the deck and moved, in a corresponding guiding slot, by a corresponding actuator. At least one second support includes at least one crank, which is coupled to a second portion of the deck and rotatable about a rotation axis that is perpendicular to the advancement direction.

Abstract: This invention relates to bale feeders and bale feeder drums. A lower drum and an upper drum have inter-engaging teeth which grip feed from a bale as they rotate. Lower bale feeder drum has inclined paddles and/or paddles with a tapering profile. The configuration of the paddles helps centralize bales during the feeding process, and helps to break up and stretch feed. The tapering profile of the paddles improves grip of feed by teeth on the drums.

Abstract: Horticultural lighting may be provided by radio-controlled luminaires with integrated sensors. A distance from a bottom of the luminaire to a plant canopy is determined via the ultrasonic sensor at a predetermined interval. Upon determining that the distance from the bottom of the luminaire to the plant canopy is not at a predetermined distance, the distance is adjusted to the predetermined distance. The light spectrum over time on the plant is adjusted by varying a wavelength of the luminaire over a predetermined time period based on wireless instructions received from a master controller.

Abstract: Cannabis growth systems can have one or more sensors that sense various environmental elements in the ambient environment in which cannabis plants are growing. The sensors are electrically connected to a central controller that receives the sensed data relating to the environmental elements and can take various actions in response to the sensed data like adjusting one or more of the environmental control systems that control different environmental elements in the ambient environment.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a bit assembly that includes, but is not limited to: a bit securing sub-assembly including a bit holder member that defines a recess having a first portion extending in a first direction, and a second portion extending from the first portion along a second direction that is not parallel to the first direction; a bit mechanically connected to the bit holder member and positioned within the recess by a fastening hardware that extends through co-axially aligned holes formed in the bit holder member and the bit; and a bit shielding sub-assembly comprising a bit shielding member mechanically connected to and extending from the second portion of the bit holder in a third direction that is substantially parallel to and spaced from the first direction; wherein the bit shielding member is structured, positioned, and/or located to at least partially shield the bit in the first direction.

Abstract: An automated tree cutting assembly includes a collar that may be positioned around a tree. A plurality of climbing units is movably coupled to the collar. The climbing units frictionally engage the tree thereby facilitating each of the climbing units to urge the collar around and up the tree. Each of the climbing units is positionable at selected angle with respect to the collar. Thus, each of the climbing unit units may urge the collar to travel in a spiral along the tree thereby facilitating the collar to climb upwardly and downwardly along the tree. A cutting unit is movably coupled to the collar to cut branches from the tree when the collar is positioned around the tree.

Abstract: A system and method for retrofitting an electric center irrigation pivot to have a standardized user interface and remote control functionality. A local control element having a standardized local user interface is installed at a pivoting point of the pivot by bypassing an existing control logic of an original control system while using an existing transformer of the original control system. A remote control element having a standardized remote user interface is also installed at the pivoting point of the pivot, and is functionally integrated with the local control element. A position-determining element is mounted on a movable portion of the electric pivot. Retrofitting multiple pivots provides each with the same standardized user interfaces. Because existing elements of the original control system are either bypassed or used, uninstalling the system and reverting to the original control system can be quickly and easily accomplished.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide irrigation controllers, comprising: a transformer configured to step down a voltage producing an AC power signal; a live AC line and an AC common line coupled with the transformer; a plurality of AC switches coupled with the live AC line and configured to selectively pass the AC power signal to one or more valve solenoids such that the one or more valve solenoids are effectively coupled across the live AC line and the AC common line; an impedance element coupled serially on the AC common line with the transformer, wherein the impedance element comprises an inductive reactance and a resistive component, and the impedance element is configured to increase overvoltage protection between the transformer and the plurality of AC switches increasing an effective voltage tolerance to the overvoltage conditions at the AC switches; and a controller configured to selectively control the plurality of AC switches.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH243452. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH243452, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH243452 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 CH243452.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated AB18 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line AB18, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line AB18 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line AB18 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line AB18 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line AB18.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2SS4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2SS4 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2SS4 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2SS4 or a locus conversion of PH2SS4 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2WSG1 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2WSG1 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2WSG1 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2WSG1 or a locus conversion of PH2WSG1 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated CI5166, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line CI5166 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line CI5166, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line CI5166, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for providing cytoplasmic male sterile Petroselinum plants, cytoplasmic male sterile Petroselinum crispum plants and to seeds, cells, tissues and plant parts thereof. Specifically the present invention relates to a method for providing a cytoplasmic male sterile Petroselinum crispum plant comprising: (a) providing first protoplasts obtained from a plant selected from the group consisting of Daucus carota L., Foeniculum vulgare Mill., Apium graveolens L., and Pastinaca sativa L., wherein the first protoplasts have a substantially inactivated nuclear genome and a substantially non-modified cytoplasm; (b) providing second protoplasts obtained from Petroselinum crispum wherein the second protoplasts have a substantially inactivated cytoplasm and a substantially non-modified nuclear genome; (c) fusing said first and second protoplasts; and (d) obtaining from the fusion product of said first and second protoplasts a cytoplasmic male sterile Petroselinum crispum plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an iceberg lettuce having one or more romaine lettuce characteristics. The invention further relates to methods for producing iceberg lettuce varieties containing one or more romaine lettuce characteristics.