Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Creeping rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Meilowmye’, is provided which forms in abundance on a nearly continuous basis attractive, cup-shaped, flowers that are yellow colored in the course of opening and salmon colored when completely open. Attractive, semi-glossy foliage is formed and the plant is healthy, compact, and low. The tolerance to disease is good, particularly with respect to black spot. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: ‘Xeleven’ is a new and distinct apple tree notable for its semi-upright plant habit, red skin over color, scab resistance and mid-late timing of fruit ripening.

Abstract: This invention is a new and distinct sweet cherry tree variety denominated ‘IFG Cher-seven’. The new sweet cherry tree is characterized by producing large size dark red fruits having reniform shape and ripening in mid-season. The eating quality remains good after 40 days of cold storage. The fruit stems of ‘IFG Cher-seven’ remain green, have fresh appearance and have excellent attachment after 40 days of storage.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Freestone fruit with firm, white flesh.

Abstract: ‘Crimson Pearl’ is a late-budding grape variety notable for its winter hardiness, late bud break in springtime, and suitability as a red wine grape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Weigela plant named ‘VUKOZ047213’ is disclosed, characterized by rich flowering and re-blooming of light pink flowers. Foliage is distinctively green with yellow-green flushing. Plants are low growing. The new variety is a Weigela, normally produced as an outdoor garden plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Weigela plant named ‘VUKOZLYRA’ is disclosed, characterized by rich flowering and re-blooming of pink flowers. Plants are distinctively dwarf in habit. The new variety is a Weigela, normally produced as an outdoor garden plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Inmanpinli’, characterized by its upright and vining plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; glossy medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and light red purple-colored flowers that resist fading.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hortmagibo’, characterized by its upright to broadly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and thick sturdy stems; mophead-type inflorescences with dark red purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hortmablo’, characterized by its upright to broadly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and moderate to rapid growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and thick sturdy stems; relatively large leaves; mophead-type inflorescences with large light pink-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hortmablush’, characterized by its upright to broadly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and thick sturdy stems; strong root system; mophead-type inflorescences with numerous red purple and white bi-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘RWOODS6’ is disclosed, characterized by large, semi-double white flowers with red-purple streaking and basal blotch. Flowers are up to 13 cm in diameter. Flower petals are strong and tolerate wind and rain well. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ranunculus cultivar plant named ‘ABALCHERA’ is disclosed, characterized by the production of large flowers that are uniquely colored creamy peach. Flower stems are exceptionally long. The new variety is a Ranunculus, normally produced as a cut flower and also potentially useful as an ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Ranunculus cultivar plant named ‘ABPERKONS’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique flower color combination including soft pink and green-yellow. Plants are strong and produce an excellent quantity of flowering stems with large size flowers throughout the flowering season. The new variety is a Ranunculus, normally produced as a cut flower and potentially useful as an ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new Dianthus plant particularly distinguished by large, red-purple flowers, and an upright habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘KonD1044K2’, characterized by its uniformly mounding and upright to broadly spreading plant habit; dense and bushy appearance; relatively long dark green-colored leaves; freely and remontant flowering habit; relatively large red pink-colored single flowers with purple-colored central ring and white-colored throat; vernalization treatment not required for flowering; and good container and garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Vanda cultivar named ‘SPCDW1516’ which is characterized by a large quantity of flower with nearly white sepals and petals which are lightly suffused with yellow-green, a labellum with nearly white lateral lobes which are dotted purple and yellow at the base and a yellow-green central lobe, as well as the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALGYQAN’, particularly characterized by having small, light purple flowers with dark purple spots and a dark red-purple lip, with the intensity and number of spots dependent on the temperature, 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 Impatiens plant named ‘Duesspdkred’ characterized by its moderately compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely and early flowering habit; dark red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Scaevola cultivar named ‘DSCAVPIBLS’ is disclosed, characterized by a strong pink flower color with a dark pink eye. The plant has a strong, sturdy foliage and a unique semi-trailing habit. The variety is characterized by early and abundant flowering. The new variety is a Scaevola, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and unique X Mangave plant named ‘Bad Hair Day’ characterized by numerous, long, narrow, horizontal leaves with irregular, dark-burgundy spotting covering large portions of leaves when grown in high ultraviolet light exposure. Leaf margin has minimal marginal spines and apical spines are flexible teeth. Growth rate is moderate. ‘Bad Hair Day’ is suitable for the garden or as a potted plant in the garden or home.

Abstract: A new and unique Agave plant named ‘Stingray’ characterized by upright plant habit near base and arching to drooping distally. Leaves are long, narrow and attractively variegated leaves with creamy yellow margins and medium green centers. The plant is useful in the landscape as a specimen, en masse, or also in a container in the home or landscape.

Abstract: A new and unique Agave plant named ‘Ripple Effect’ characterized by outright to horizontal plant habit of broadly-lanceolate, slightly-cupped, variegated leaves having wide yellowish-cream margins and contrasting bluish-green centers. The leaves have large colorful marginal and apical spines. The plant is useful in the landscape as a specimen, en masse, or also in a container in the home or landscape.

Abstract: The claimed cauliflower mushroom plant named ‘Shirobanabijin’ has a higher primordium forming ability and a higher differentiating ability and, hence, higher productivity, higher production stability and higher crop yield. Further, the fruit body of ‘Shirobanabijin’ has a greater branch thickness and a moderately resilient flesh texture and, therefore, is less susceptible to breakage and shape collapse of petals and branches in the harvesting and the packaging thereof. Thus, ‘Shirobanabijin’ ensures efficient workability in the harvesting and the packaging. In addition, ‘Shirobanabijin’ is white as compared with existing varieties.

Abstract: A child's safety tether with an attachment pouch provides for quick release of the stored child safety tether in situations where the child care provider must temporarily relinquish contact with the child's hand while using both adult hands to negotiate a commercial transaction. The pouch has a top openable compartment for storing a cell phone or other personal electronic device, with other necessary documents such as credit cards and drivers license cards providing an adult's photographic identification and/or signature replica. The pouch also has a lower openable compartment for storing the child safety tether, which is released downward upon opening a quick release fastener for the downward oriented lower compartment for the tether.

Abstract: A charging device of a robot cleaner is provided. The charging device of a robot cleaner according to the embodiment includes at least one cover forming an appearance of the charging device, a base which is coupled with the cover and includes a terminal unit for charging the robot cleaner, an induction signal generating unit disposed at a side of the cover or the base to transmit a return induction signal to the robot cleaner, and an induction signal guide member disposed at a side of the induction signal generating unit to enhance a docking performance of the robot cleaner by improving linearity of the induction signal. The charging device according to the embodiment can guide the path for the return of the robot cleaner and recharge the robot cleaner stably.

Abstract: A charging device of a robot cleaner is provided. The charging device of a robot cleaner according to the embodiment includes at least one cover forming an appearance of the charging device, a base which is coupled with the cover and includes a terminal unit for charging the robot cleaner, an induction signal generating unit disposed at a side of the cover or the base to transmit a return induction signal to the robot cleaner, and an induction signal guide member disposed at a side of the induction signal generating unit to enhance a docking performance of the robot cleaner by improving linearity of the induction signal. The charging device according to the embodiment can guide the path for the return of the robot cleaner and recharge the robot cleaner stably.

Abstract: An intracranial, light-emitting implant for providing therapy to a patient having Alzheimer's Disease.

Abstract: There is disclosed pyridine-and pyrimidinecarboxamide compounds useful as pharmaceutical agents, synthesis processes, and pharmaceutical compositions which include pyridine-and pyrimidinecarboxamides compounds. More specifically, there is disclosed a genus of CXCR2 inhibitor compounds that are useful for treating a variety of inflammatory and neoplastic disorders.

Abstract: A multi stage process for the separation of bio-components from a waste stream containing Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles is disclosed. Targeted polymers are added to the source and separated streams prior to passing the streams through separation equipment including a rotary screen, a press, and a dissolved air floatation in which the waste stream is separated into a stream containing predominantly protein, a stream containing predominantly oil, a stream containing predominantly water and a stream that contains predominantly fibers.

Abstract: An activating mechanism for controlling the operation of a downhole tool in a drill string and which is intended to be housed in a portion of the drill string upstream of the downhole tool, in which: the activating mechanism has a first mode in which it allows through-flow of drilling fluid to the downhole tool and a second mode in which through-flow of fluid is blocked; and the activating mechanism has a number of through-flow ports permitting through-flow of drilling fluid in said first mode of the mechanism and which are capable of being blocked by launching a number of flow blocking activator balls down the drill string and which each are of such size and shape that they can block access to said through-flow ports in order to activate the mechanism to the second mode and thereby adjust the downhole tool from one mode of operation to another.

Abstract: An imaging lens includes a first lens having positive refractive power; a second lens having negative refractive power; a third lens having positive refractive power; and a fourth and a fifth lens having negative refractive power. The first lens is formed so that a curvature radius of an object-side surface is positive and the second lens is formed so that a curvature radius of an object-side surface and a curvature radius of an image plane-side surface are positive. The third lens is formed so that a curvature radius of an object-side surface is positive, and the fifth lens is formed so that a curvature radius of an object-side surface and a curvature radius of an image plane-side surface are both positive. An Abbe's number from the first and the third to the fifth lens is greater than 45, and an Abbe's number of the second lens is less than 35.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide an imprint recipe creating device comprising first to fifth creation units. The first creation unit creates inside-standard-shot information by use of filling amount information and residual film thickness information. The second creation unit creates first inside-substrate-surface information by use of shot position information, edge information, and the inside-standard-shot information. The third creation unit creates first correction information by use of unevenness information indicating unevenness in a substrate and unevenness distribution information indicating variations in depth of the unevenness inside the substrate surface. The fourth creation unit creates second correction information by use of post-process information indicating the variations in processing size. The fifth creation unit synthesizes the first inside-substrate-surface information, the first correction information and the second correction information, to create second inside-substrate-surface information.

Abstract: Methods for determining a quality of a light source applied to a photolithographic process are provided. An image sensor array is exposed to a light from a light source. Addresses and respective intensities corresponding to a plurality of locations on a pupil map representing intensity of the light from on the image sensor array. At least one of an inner curve and an outer curve of the pupil map is defined based upon the collected addresses and respective intensities. The light source is applied to a photolithographic process if the addresses have a predetermined pattern relative to the at least one of the inner curve and the outer curve.

Abstract: The machine or method buys gold or precious metal items. A housing with a vault is linked to a central office for tracking buy/no-buy sales events and uploading current exchange rate data. The item is placed on a platform leading to processing stations which weigh, image, assay and convey the item to the vault (buy) or return-route (no-buy). User display commands and offers-to-buy, capture user images, scan identity and biometric data and permit user-keyed input. A computer processor calculates a discounted market value based upon exchange rate, weight, assayed purity and discounts. A compiler stores seller's data including seller responses, images and scanner data and buy/no-buy data. An acceptance module initiates a credit event and delivers the item to the vault. A rejection module negates acceptance upon user command or if an error in gold purity, weight, discounted market value or size.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interpolation method for enlarging a digital image or predicting a moving vector of a compressed image system as a sub-pixel unit when the image digitized through a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) camera ect. has a low resolution in a video phone or video conference or general digital video system, particularly the present invention can be adapted to a post processor of a compressed digital image in order to improve the image quality, and can be used for finding a moving vector of a moving picture compressed type, accordingly the present invention is capable of improving the image quality.

Abstract: A semiconductor substrate support for use in a plasma processing apparatus comprises a chuck body having a plenum and three radially extending bores extending between the plenum and an outer periphery of the chuck body, wherein the chuck body is sized to support a semiconductor substrate having a diameter of at least 450 mm. The semiconductor substrate support further comprises three tubular support arms which include a first section extending radially outward from the outer periphery of the chuck body, and a second section extending vertically from the first section. The tubular support arms provide a passage therethrough which communicates with a respective bore in the chuck body. The second section of each tubular support arm is configured to engage with a respective actuation mechanism outside the chamber operable to effect vertical translation and planarization of the chuck body in the interior of a plasma processing chamber.

Abstract: System and method for providing isolated power to a component that is also subject a set of RF signals that includes at least a first RF signal having a first RF frequency is provided. There is included providing a DC voltage signal and modulating the DC voltage signal into an isolated power signal using an isolation transformer. The isolated power signal has an intermediate frequency that is higher than 60 Hz and lower than the first RF frequency. There is included supplying the DC voltage signal to the primary winding and obtaining the isolated power signal from the secondary winding; and delivering the isolated power to the component using the isolated power signal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprise systems and methods for processing of data related to video wherein reduced bit depth intermediate calculations are enabled.

Abstract: Disclosed is a downlink signal configuring method and device, and synchronization and cell search method and device using the same in a mobile communication system. A downlink frame has plural symbols into which pilot subcarriers are distributively arranged with respect to time and frequency axes. Initial symbol synchronization and initial frequency synchronization are estimated by using a position at which autocorrelation of a cyclic prefix of a downlink signal and a valid symbol of the downlink is maximized, and cell search and integer-times frequency synchronization are estimated by using pilot subcarriers included in the estimated symbol. Fine symbol synchronization, fine frequency synchronization, and downlink frame synchronization is estimated by using an estimated cell search result.

Abstract: The present publication discloses a method and system for sending messages in a telecommunications network. In the method, a first text-form message is sent to a user of the service, a reply to the first text-form message is received from the user of the service to an address defined in the previous message, if the reply is of the correct form and content, the desired service is sent to the user of the service. According to the invention, the user of the message service is offered a second service by a message, the information (such as the sending number is text-message traffic) defining the reply address of which differs from that of the first message, and the second offer message is sent with a sending delay, which depends of the content or type of the first service.

Abstract: An agricultural device includes a number of row units that each includes a seed furrow opener that creates a furrow in the soil for seed placement. Each row unit is mounted to a toolbar of the device by a four-bar linkage which allows each row unit to move vertically to adjust to the contour of the soil independently of the other row units on the same toolbar. The four-bar linkages include one or more springs which work to transfer weight from the toolbar to the row unit. An actuator varies the tension in the spring thereby adjusting the down or up force applied to the row unit.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method comprising wirelessly receiving a signal comprising information about a deviation to a first wayline; and applying the deviation to a second wayline.

Abstract: A travel route generation device includes a memory, an input interface, and circuitry. The memory is to store field data including shape information on a shape of a field in which a work vehicle is to work. A field operation parameter is input via the input interface. The field operation parameter includes headland information on a headland in the field. The circuitry is configured to generate, based on the field data and the field operation parameter, a travel route along which the work vehicle is to travel in the field. The circuitry is configured to estimate a work status of the work vehicle in the field. The circuitry is configured to display the shape of the field, the travel route, and the work status in a display.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a seed attachment mulching material, comprising the steps of: preparing different types of seeds to be attached to a mulching material; setting a seed attachment region; designating a seed to be attached according to a set region; inputting a seed to be attached to the set region; supplying a seed to be attached; attaching seeds by regions; and packing a mulching material after completing the seed attachment, and a seed attachment mulching material to which different types of plant seeds are attached, wherein a natural mulching material or a biodegradable film mulching material is used, a seed attachment region is set, different types of seeds are separated from each other at predetermined intervals and attached to the set region, and the seed-attached mulching material is formed to be roll-type or foldable, thereby facilitating spreading and sowing on the plant cultivation land.

Abstract: An air seeder includes a header including an inlet connected to a first hose through which a mixture of air and particulate matter enters the header. The header also includes a plurality of exit ports through which the mixture of air and particulate matter exit the header. Additionally, the air seeder includes a valve associated with each one of the plurality of exit ports. The valve opens and closes to regulate the flow of the mixture of air and particulate matter out of an associated exit port while also regulating a flow of purging air through the associated exit port.

Abstract: A seed planting system includes a seed storage tank to store seeds. A seed meter is fluidly coupled to the seed storage tank via a flow path, in which the seed meter receives seeds from the seed storage tank and distributes the seeds to ground engaging opener assemblies. A seed deflector is coupled to the seed storage tank directly above the flow path. The seed deflector guides the seeds from the seed storage tank into the flow path at an angle relative to a vertical axis of the flow path.

Abstract: A furrow closing system for an agricultural seed planter provides soil closing and soil pressing that are controlled by independent adjustable down force or pressure systems that react to a common frame element or backbone. The adjustable down force systems may be manually controlled, electronically controlled and/or part of a closed loop system. A down stop, which may also be adjustable, may be used to limit the maximum force of the adjustable down pressure systems.

Abstract: A distributor device of fertilizer substances for a seeder machine includes a storing tank of a fertilizer substance, a plurality of distribution conduits connected to the storing tank, at least one source of high-velocity air connected to the distribution conduits for distributing, in use, the fertilizer substance. The device also includes: at least a connecting element, having at least two infeeds and at least one outfeed, the connecting element being connected to at least two of the distribution conduits so as to convey, in use, the fertilizer substance coming from at least the two distribution conduits to the outfeed.