Abstract: A new and distinct variety of hybrid tea rose plant, herein referred to by its cultivar name, ‘KORbrocaze’, is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive, creamy apricot colored blossoms. The vegetation is vigorous and the growth habit is very bushy and upright. Attractive ornamental glossy, dark green foliage is formed. The new variety is particularly well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation in the landscape.

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

Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘Ridley 1602’ is provided. The variety a selection resulting from seedlings from the controlled pollination of seed parent ‘Ridley 1403’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 25,432) with pollen parent ‘Ridley 4609’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 59,468). The variety can be distinguished by its outstanding features of strong plant growth vigor, upright to semi-upright plant growth habit, low chilling requirement, very early to early time of flowering and fruit ripening, large to very large, sweet, firm, crisp fruit suited to handling, desirable tasting berries and small picking scar.

Abstract: ‘Howell TC7’ is a new and distinct apple tree notable for its distinctive fruit, which has yellow-green skin with pink overcolor, red and white flesh and an appealing sweet/tart flavor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of red blood nectarine tree denominated ‘NSRED15268’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet red blood colored flesh, and a very high percentage of dark purple red blush on skin surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety has a small non-showy blossom and blooms during the mid season, with a chilling requirement of about 550 hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid to late July, with first picking on Jul. 21, 2018. The fruit is uniform, very large in size, sub-acidic and sweet in flavor, globose to oblong in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow in flesh color, red to orange in skin color, and has a bitter tasting kernel.

Abstract: A new and distinct strawberry plant is provided having early ripening, sweet tasting, and attractively shaped fruits.

Abstract: Compact, upright, bush form, red flower clusters, and lack of seed production characterize a new and distinct Tecoma hybrid named ‘Red Hot’. Tecoma hybrid ‘Red Hot’ blooms throughout the warm season (average daytime highs exceeding 70° F.).

Abstract: A new Clematis plant with a compact growth habit, profuse, white flowers, and continuous summer flowering. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for cultivation in commercial nursery culture. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Sunpa 5223’, characterized by its climbing plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and small bright red-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Inmanburg’, characterized by its upright and vining plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; moderately glossy dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; dark red to greyed purple-colored flowers with greyed orange-colored centers; and relative tolerance to low temperatures.

Abstract: A new, and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Inmanbepol’, characterized by its upright and vining plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; moderately glossy dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; white-colored flowers with yellow orange-colored centers; and relative tolerance to low temperatures.

Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 586’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 586’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.

Abstract: A new hop plant named ‘HBC 353’ is disclosed. ‘HBC 353’ is used for its exceptional and unique aromatic qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Lachenalia plant characterized by a bulb plant type having a spreading growth habit of a height of 15-30 centimetres (cm) and width of 10-15 cm; a hyacinth-like yellow flower with maroon tip which displays very compact inflorescence; and further having a lanceolate leaf form.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Lachenalia plant characterized by a bulb plant type having a spreading growth habit of a height of 15-30 centimetres (cm) and width of 10-15 cm having a turquoise blue flower and green leave with maroon spots, further characterized in that the spots are relatively small in size and fairly pronounced in that it has a good contrast.

Abstract: A new Erysimum plant named ‘ERFZ0007’ particularly distinguished by the yellow with red flower color that turns to clear yellow in warmer conditions, medium flowers, green foliage color, rounded and branched plant habit and is quite early to flower.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Achillea plant named ‘FLORACHRO1’, characterized by its dark rose-colored inflorescences, medium green-colored foliage, low growth vigor and compact-upright growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Leucanthemum plant named ‘Real Snowball’ that is distinguishable by tight clumping basal branching and upright plant habit, domed to hemispherical inflorescences consisting of numerous whorls of pure white, tubular ray florets. Flowering of ‘Real Snowball’ commences in late June and continues until October on plants which are 40 cm in height and 35 cm in width after 1 year of growth from an initial cutting.

Abstract: A new Poinsettia plant particularly distinguished by having medium red bracts and good keeping quality is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘Dodahtempreviol’, characterized by its upright and uniformly mounding plant habit; relatively small dark greyed green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; medium-sized inflorescences with dark red purple-colored ray florets; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new Dahlia plant particularly distinguished by red flowers with a yellow center, dark green foliage, and a compact, semi-upright habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0069’ particularly distinguished by white colored inflorescences that slowly fade to light pink with large double florets held above medium-green foliage on a trailing and well branched plant habit.

Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PECZ0017’ particularly distinguished by has deep red colored inflorescences held above the dark-green foliage, very heat and drought tolerant with continuous color through the most extreme summer heat, with a medium vigorous plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Petunia plant named ‘Balcushite’, characterized by its white-colored flowers, dark green-colored foliage, and vigorous, mounded-spreading growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and unique x Hansara plant named ‘Jumping Jacks’ characterized by compact habit and upright curving, lanceolate foliage with grayish-green color and in high ultra violet light exposure developing burgundy speckling on top and bottom. The leaf tips are narrowly acute without mucros. The marginal teeth are small and flexible. The plant produces yellowish flowers with orangish backs from orangish buds on tall stiff scapes are suitable as a potted plant or for the garden and loaded with nectar for attracting hummingbirds or for use as a houseplant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Pachyveria plant named ‘TSAECH1708’ which is characterized by small, broad obovate foliage arranged in a basal rosette, foliage which is very upright at the center of the rosette and becoming progressively more relaxed towards the outer whorls of the rosette, glaucous greyed-green foliage with a pinkish hue towards the distal end, as well as the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and unique x Mangave plant named ‘Painted Desert’ characterized by compact habit and lanceolate foliage with chartreuse green color with darker margins in lower ultraviolet light exposure and in high ultraviolet light exposure developing reddish mottling with glaucous covering speckling and blushing concentrated in the basal portions.

Abstract: A new Calibrachoa plant named ‘CBRZ0015’ particularly distinguished by mid-sized orange flower with a yellow star pattern, green foliage, good branching, semi-trailing plant habit, and has little sensitivity to soil pH.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘FW Radiance’, characterized by its compact and broadly upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit, dense and bushy appearance; freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers with medium to large red purple-colored sterile flower bracts arranged on short terminal spikes; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A cast orthodontic retainer system for reducing discomfort and improving durability. The cast orthodontic retainer system generally includes a palatal portion for positioning against the palate of a patient's mouth and a retention portion for extending across an anterior portion of the patient's teeth. The palatal portion of the present invention is fabricated of a cast metallic material, thus allowing for the palatal portion to be substantially thinner than the palatal portions of retainers in the prior art. In a preferred embodiment, the palatal portion of the present invention will be fabricated of a combination of cobalt, chromium and molybdenum (generally marketed under the trademark VITALLIUM). The palatal portion of the orthodontic retainer is preferably cast from the metallic material utilizing the “lost wax” technique of casting.

Abstract: A system and a method for tracking and analyzing welding activity. Dynamic spatial properties of a welding tool are sensed during a welding process producing a weld. The sensed dynamic spatial properties are tracked over time and the tracked dynamic spatial properties are captured as tracked data during the welding process. The tracked data is analyzed to determine performance characteristics of a welder performing the welding process and quality characteristics of a weld produced by the welding process. The performance characteristics and the quality characteristics may be subsequently reviewed.

Abstract: Windows and secure corner assemblies are generally described. The windows may include a sash having stiles arranged on vertical sides thereof and rails arranged on horizontal sides thereof. Primary reinforcement members may be arranged within the stiles. Secure corner assemblies may be configured to be arranged within corners of the sash formed by intersections of the stiles and the rails. The secure corner assemblies may include at least one secondary reinforcement member arranged on an external surface of one of the rails, such as a top rail. A tilt mechanism may be configured to be coupled to a primary reinforcement member and the at least one secondary reinforcement member, thereby providing a continuous reinforcement connection around the window sash. Vinyl windows using corner assemblies according to some embodiments may have increased pressure ratings compared to vinyl windows that do not include such corner assemblies.

Abstract: A support material toner particle for use in xerographic additive manufacturing includes a PVA polymer blend including a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymer and blend-additives including a chitosan and a polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), the amount of blend-additives is selected to adjust the Tg of the PVA polymer blend to be within about 1° C. to about 20° C. of a desired build material toner Tg. A xerographic toner system includes a build toner material and a support toner material, the support toner material includes a PVA polymer blend including a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymer and blend-additives including a chitosan and a polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), the amount of blend-additives is selected to adjust the Tg of the PVA polymer blend to be within about 1° C. to about 20° C. of the build material toner Tg. A method of making a support toner material includes blending polyvinyl alcohol with blend additives including a chitosan and polyvinylpyrrolidone and forming support toner particles after the blending step.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described that provide the ability to estimate the diffuse reflection component of an image of tissue such as skin captured without cross-polarization. It is thereby possible to estimate skin pigmentation information from an image of skin captured conventionally, such as, for example, a total reflection image, obtained in a conventional manner by shining white light on the skin and capturing the reflected light. The image may also be a partially diffuse reflection image, such as a low quality cross-polarized image. The diffuse reflection component of a captured image can then be further processed to obtain Red and Brown pigmentation images, useful for indicating the distribution of hemoglobin and melanin, the primary chromophores of skin. Additionally, a standard captured image of skin can be analyzed to obtain an estimate of the surface reflection component of the reflected light.

Abstract: A charged particle beam writing apparatus includes a division/distribution processing unit to divide and distribute processed data into data groups each having an approximately equal data amount respectively, transmitting units to transmit the processed data of the groups such that processed data is transmitted in descending order with respect to order of writing processing for each data group and the groups are transmitted in parallel, memories to store the processed data of the groups such that each of the memories stores processed data of each different one of the groups, a writing order data output unit to output them, regardless of data group and in order of writing processing, and a writing unit to write a pattern on a target workpiece with a charged particle beam, based on the processed data output in the order of writing processing.

Abstract: A PiP semiconductor device has an inner known good semiconductor package. In the semiconductor package, a first via is formed in a temporary carrier. A first conductive layer is formed over the carrier and into the first via. The first conductive layer in the first via forms a conductive bump. A first semiconductor die is mounted to the first conductive layer. A first encapsulant is deposited over the first die and carrier. The semiconductor package is mounted to a substrate. A second semiconductor die is mounted to the first conductive layer opposite the first die. A second encapsulant is deposited over the second die and semiconductor package. A second via is formed in the second encapsulant to expose the conductive bump. A second conductive layer is formed over the second encapsulant and into the second via. The second conductive layer is electrically connected to the second die.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for caching network generated security certificates. An example system may include a security gateway node and a storage module. The security gateway node may be operable to receive, from a client, a session request to establish a secure connection with a server. Based on the session request, the security gateway node may establish a first secure session between the client and the security gateway node and a second secure session between the security gateway node and the server. The security gateway node may receive a server certificate from the server. The security gateway node may match the server certificate against a gateway certificate table. Based on the matching, the security gateway node may receive a gateway certificate associated with the gateway certificate entry that matches the server certificate. The gateway certificate may be used for performing the first secure session.

Abstract: A method and a multi-camera portable device for producing stereo images. The device has at least two image sensors, at least one of which is arranged on a first face of the portable device and a second one of which is arranged on a second face of the portable device opposite to the first face thereof. The method involves substantially simultaneously recording a first image containing a picture of an object and a second image containing a picture of a mirrored view of the object, obtaining the direction and the length of a mirroring vector from the distance ratio of a first distance in reality and a corresponding second distance in the second image, obtaining a capturing focal length of the second image sensor, and transforming the coordinate system of the first image sensor into the coordinate system of the virtual second image sensor to generate a stereo image pair.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for location determination in wireless communication networks. A client device with a location provider installed is configured to provide location data to a data engine server and to obtain location service from a positioning engine server or the location provider itself. The location provider based on one or more components implements the reference data delivery function and the client location determination function. The data engine server is configured to process the location data received from one or more client devices and maintain a location database. The data engine server based on one or more components implements the reference data retrieval function, station position calculation function, reference data management function, and assistance data delivery function, as it interacts with the client device.

Abstract: The weeding tool is a hand tool. The weeding tool is configured for use in agriculture. The weeding tool is adapted for use in removing a weed from a maintained plot. The weed is further defined with a root. By maintained plot is meant a plot of land that is either cultivated or landscaped. The weeding tool comprises a blade and a handle. The handle attaches to the blade. The blade is the working end of the weeding tool. The blade: 1) wedges itself into the weed; and, 2) pulls the weed out of the maintained plot by the root. The handle is an extension structure that: 1) connects the blade to the control grip, 2) is used to manipulate the blade; and, 3) allows the weeding tool to be used by a standing person.

Abstract: A method for controlling an orientation of ground engaging elements of a harrow of an agricultural implement may include controlling an operation of an actuator such that the actuator applies an actuator force against a support arm when the harrow is disposed at an operating position. The method may also include receiving an input indicative of an instruction to move the harrow from the operating position to a raised position. Furthermore, after receiving the input, the method may include controlling the operation of the actuator such that the actuator force applied against the support arm is adjusted in a manner that reduces the biasing force being applied on the ground engaging elements. Additionally, the method may include initiating movement of the harrow from the operating position to the raised position to raise the ground engaging elements above the ground after reducing the biasing force.

Abstract: An auto traveling work vehicle includes a first control computation section for outputting a first steering value computed for deviation resolution based on a positional deviation between a target traveling path and a self vehicle position, a second control computation section for outputting a second steering value computed for the deviation resolution based on the positional deviation and a directional deviation which is adjusted with using a weight coefficient which provides a progressively decreasing tendency with increase in the positional deviation, a target steering computation section for outputting a target steering value for traveling along the target traveling path based on the first steering value and the second steering value, a steering driving control section configured to input the target steering value and to output a steering driving signal, and a steering driving section for effecting steering of a steerable wheel based on the steering driving signal.

Abstract: A sod harvester for cutting a sod slab from a sod field and directing an unspoiled sod slab into a first carrier and a spoiled sod slab into a scrap sod carrier where the spoiled sod slab may be either discharged away from a path of the sod harvester or carried on the scrap sod carrier for later discharge from the scrap sod carrier.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a motor configured to drive a seeding system that is, itself, configured to meter and deliver seed from the agricultural machine. The agricultural machine also includes a sensor configured to sense a characteristic of the seeding system and a skip detector component, that receives the sensor signal and detects a seed skip in the seeding system. Based on the detected seed skip, a processing system generates an operating parameter of the motor, and controls the motor based on the operating parameter.

Abstract: A protected tread widening system for a self-propelled high clearance sprayer. The system includes a frame with side rails and a first cross member and a second cross member extending between the opposite side rails, with the cross members being substantially hollow. Each of the cross members form slider receivers. The system also includes axle slider assemblies that are telescopically inserted into the slider receivers. Additionally, actuators are mounted within the cross members. These actuators are secured to the frame and to the axle slider assemblies to allow for telescopic movement of the axle slider assemblies into and out of the cross members. The actuators run substantially through a central axis of the first cross member and a central axis of the second cross member. This minimizes the bending moment of each actuator. Additionally, this system isolates the actuators from materials outside of the cross members.

Abstract: A kit for retrofitting a vehicle, such as a lawn mower or tractor, into a lawn care vehicle for distributing liquids for treatment of a lawn, the kit includes a base, a liquid tank, a hose reel, and a fluid flow control system. The fluid flow control system includes a dispensing hose on the hose reel and a hand-held hose. A Y-shape valve fluidically connects the dispensing hose and the hand-held hose to each other and to the liquid tank. The nozzles of the dispensing hose and the hand-held hose have a magnet so as to magnetically mount them anywhere on the vehicle, and the components of the kit may be mounted in various arrangements on the vehicle.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes: a mower unit having a plurality of blades for performing lawn mowing work, the plurality of blades being driven by rotational power, a blade motor configured to transmit rotational power to each of the plurality of blades, and be capable of optionally changing the rotation number of the rotational power transmitted to each of the plurality of blades; and a controller configured to detect respective speeds of the plurality of blades to the ground and perform energy-saving control of increasing and decreasing the rotation number of the rotational power transmitted to each of the plurality of blades in accordance with increase and reduction in the detected speed of each of the plurality of blades.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes an inverter circuit (42) configured to provide electric current to a traveling motor unit (21, 22) based on an inverter drive signal, a target signal generation unit (51) configured to generate a control target signal for the inverter circuit (42) based on an operation detection signal, an inverter drive signal generation section (41) configured to generate an inverter drive signal based on the control target signal and output the inverter drive signal to the inverter circuit (42), a trouble detection section (53) configured to detect a vehicle trouble based on a state detection signal, and a signal superposition section (56) configured to superpose a pulsatory signal on the control target signal if the trouble detection section (53) detects a vehicle trouble and output a resultant superposed control target signal to the inverter drive signal generation section (41).

Abstract: A drive (100) has two gearing arrangements (101, 102) both with a first gearing (103) and a second gearing (104). Each gearing (103, 104) has at least one transfer element (106) for transferring a reciprocating motion of a driving hinge point (107) into a reciprocating motion of an output hinge point (108). Output elements (117) are coupled to the output hinge points (108) of the two gearings (103, 104). A drive element (116) is coupled to the driving hinge points (107). A common drive element (116) is connected to the driving hinge points (107) of the gearings (103, 104) of the two gearing arrangements (101, 102). The gearing arrangements (101, 102) are mirror-symmetrically arranged so that the output elements (117) are driven on a common output axis in an opposed manner with respect to each other.