Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Citrus tree that can be used as a rootstock having a high fruit quality and a long harvest period.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘DrisRaspFifteen’, particularly selected for its primocane and floricane yield, fruit size, fruit flavor, and shelf life, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new grape variety distinguished by its strong blistering of the upper side of the leaf blade, cuneiform shaped leaves, fruit cluster of medium bunch density with 3-4 wings, medium harvesting time (early September in northeastern Italy), and resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawSeventyNine’, selected for its flavor, shelf life, fruit size, and mid-early harvest time, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawSeventy’, selected for its fruit size, consistency of size and shape of fruit, fruit glossiness and appearance, fruit eating quality, flavor, and texture, partially remontant type of bearing with yield from both early and late fruiting, plant architecture, plant vigor, and long fruit trusses, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘DrisStrawSeventyOne’, selected for its open habit, plant health, fruit appearance, and fruit flavor, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Trachelospermum hybrid named ‘TRARED’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive red Fall and Winter foliage, and a dense plant form. Plants flower abundantly and produce elliptic, glossy foliage. The new cultivar is a Trachelospermum typically suited for ornamental container and landscape use.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhamnus cultivar named ‘SMNRFBL’ is disclosed, characterized by wide, dense foliage. Plants are vigorous and full, with good basal branching forming dense plants to the base. The new variety is a Rhamnus, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhamnus cultivar named ‘SMNRFBT’ is disclosed, characterized by narrow leaves, good branching and dense foliage. The new variety is a Rhamnus, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘QD2’, characterized by its compact, broadly upright to vining plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and relatively large white-colored flowers with greyed orange-colored throats.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘QD8’, characterized by its compact, broadly upright to vining plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and relatively large strong red-colored flowers with greyed orange-colored throats.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘ROBLEZE’ is disclosed, characterized by white and coral colored flowers with a distinctive star-shape and star colored flower pattern. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Rhododendron cultivar named ‘ROBLEZF’ is disclosed, characterized by white flowers, and stable variegated leaves. Plants are compact and rebloom during Spring, Summer and Fall. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SCHROLL115-13-02’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit and strong dark greyed purple-colored stems; dark green-colored leaves; large mophead-type inflorescences with light red purple-colored sterile flowers with darker red purple-colored margins and venation; when “blued”, that is, treated with aluminum sulfate, sterile flowers are light violet blue in color; long flowering period; and good postproduction quality and longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SCHROLL93-13-01’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit and moderately strong stems; dark green-colored leaves; mophead-type inflorescences with light red purple-colored sterile flowers; when “blued”, that is, treated with aluminum sulfate, sterile flowers are light purple in color; long flowering period; good postproduction quality and longevity and relatively good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SCHROLL122-11-01a’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit and strong stems; dark green-colored leaves; mophead-type inflorescences with light red purple-colored sterile flowers; when “blued”, that is, treated with aluminum sulfate, sterile flowers are violet blue in color; long flowering period; and good postproduction quality and longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHPPH’ is disclosed, characterized by full, dense panicles, dark leaves and strong stems. Plants are more compact, and produce interesting deep pink flower color in the Fall. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHPK’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique dwarf size, and attractive, well-shaped habit. Panicles changing color with maturity, creating long term ornamental interest. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hydrangea cultivar named ‘SMNHPM’ is disclosed, characterized by exceptionally large panicles and strong stems. Flowers are white with an intense pink flush, turning intense pink with maturity. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘SMNHMP’ is disclosed, characterized by floriferous plants with strong stems producing extra-large inflorescences. Plants rebloom and are hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 9. Plants respond to commercial bluing treatment, inflorescences can be bright pink or purple-violet, depending upon culture. The new variety is a Hydrangea, normally produced as an ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lagerstroemia plant named ‘SMNLCIBF’ is disclosed, characterized by vibrant red flowers, and greyed-purple foliage. Plants are compact and freely branching with good resistance to powdery mildew. The new variety is a Lagerstroemia, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gardenia plant named ‘LEEFIVE’ is disclosed, characterized by a distinctive columnar plant habit. Foliage is very glossy, broadly ovate and uniquely crinkled. Flowering will occur on a reblooming cycle Summer and Fall. Plants are compact, dense and suitable for Southern climates. The new cultivar is a Gardenia, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of garlic plant, Allium sativum L., named ‘NEVADA 19’, particularly characterized by suitability for growing under climatic conditions such as prevailing in Nevada and California, regular bulb structure, good storage quality, white cover scale color, good clove peeling ability; and mid-season bulb harvest time.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Dokalwelch’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching plant habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; double bright orange-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct Gypsophila cultivar named ‘DGYPMILSII’ is disclosed, characterized by medium-small size, semi-double flower, with a diameter around 6 mm and a broad, open inflorescence. The new variety is a Gypsophila, suitable for cut flower production and outdoor garden or container uses.

Abstract: A new and distinct Gypsophila cultivar named ‘DGYPMILCS’ is disclosed, characterized by a medium flower size commercially, measuring on average 7 mm in diameter and 2 mm in depth, plant size around 100 cm tall and a clustered inflorescence. The new variety is a Gypsophila, suitable for cut flower production and outdoor garden or container uses.

Abstract: A new and distinct Petunia cultivar named ‘KERSUPLUM’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact, mounding, growth habit, and attractive double purple flowers with darker purple veins. The plants flower freely and begin flowering under short day condition. The new variety is a Petunia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Spamoco’, characterized by its relatively compact, upright, outwardly arching and uniform plant habit; freely clumping growth habit; bushy and dense plants; glossy dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; white-colored spathes that are positioned slightly above to clearly above the foliar plane on strong and erect scapes; and good inflorescence longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘MOL 158-47’, characterized by its upright plant habit; intermediate height; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves that are white and greenish white in color with a narrow dark green-colored leaf margin and greyed green or green-colored venation; and petioles that are tannish brown in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct Philodendron cultivar named ‘SHANGRI-LA’ is disclosed, characterized by deeply lobed foliage and short, compact plants with abundant basal stems. The new variety is a Philodendron, normally produced as an indoor ornamental container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cuphea named ‘CUPP1751’ that is characterized by prolifically self-branching dense and compact mounding plant habit, bi-colored bright vermillion-red and lemon-yellow tubular flowers which are borne in great profusion. In combination, these characteristics set ‘CUPP1751’ apart from all other existing varieties of Cuphea known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Cuphea named ‘CUPP1752’ that is characterized by prolifically self-branching dense and compact plant habit, dark green leaves with contrasting pale grey-green venation, and multicolored white, blushed-orange, scarlet and violet tubular flowers which are borne in profusion, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 5100’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; single light yellow green and red purple to greyed purple bi-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 5300’, characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; single purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Helleborus plant named ‘COSEH 5700’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; single red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of perennial Sedum plant named ‘Pride and Joy’ is characterized by drought-tolerant, winter-hardy, dense, low, compact mounds with blue-green foliage and stems that resist opening up in the center of the plant. The flowers of a purplish-pink effect for about four weeks beginning in mid-August. The new plant is useful for landscaping as a specimen plant, en masse or in a container.

Abstract: Dental preparation uses a tooth preparation guide custom-made liar fitting with teeth of a patient. The preparation guide includes one or more guide channels for guiding a cutting tool. The preparation guide enables modification of the teeth as planned with high level of precision. A dental prosthesis for installing onto prepared teeth of the patient is provided before preparation of the teeth. The prosthesis includes features that are complementary to the prepared teeth. The prosthesis can be installed immediately after preparing the teeth using the preparation guide. With the high level of accuracy and precision in the preparation of teeth, no modification of the prosthesis would be needed for installation.

Abstract: Techniques and systems for monitoring cardiac arrhythmias and delivering electrical stimulation therapy using a subcutaneous device (e.g. subcutaneous implantable (SD)) is described. In one or more other embodiments, SD is implanted into a patient's heart. Electrical signals are then sensed which includes moderately lengthened QRS duration data from the patient's heart. A determination is made as to whether cardiac resynchronization pacing therapy (CRT pacing) is appropriate based upon the moderately lengthened QRS duration in the sensed electrical signals. The CRT pacing pulses are delivered to the heart using electrodes. In one or more embodiments, the SD can switch between fusion pacing and biventricular pacing based upon data (e.g. moderately lengthened QRS, etc.) sensed from the heart.

Abstract: The aircraft-engine gas turbine includes an outer sealing ring for sealing an array of rotor blades that can be attached to a housing by a clamping mechanism (80) in a friction fit, and a plurality of ring segments (20i, 201+1), wherein a free axial path length (af) of a sealing ring segment counter to the direction of through-flow is at least as large as an axial engagement (a1) of a rotation locking member (10) of the outer sealing ring (af?a1), which is free of form fit counter to the direction of through-flow, and/or an axial overhang (a2) of a radial mounting rail (23) of the outer sealing ring (af?a2), and/or an axial offset (a3, a4) of a sealing fin (31, 41); and/or a quotient of a specific clearance sum of the outer sealing ring attached to the housing in a friction fit and pi is at least as large as a difference between a maximum outer diameter of the outer sealing ring and a minimum inner diameter of the flow channel inlet of the housing.

Abstract: To provide a rolling bearing in which a favorable antirust performance can be obtained while reducing an amount of antirust oil than before, after removing chloride ions and sulfate ions from the entire surface of the bearing, antirust oil is provided to adhere thereto at an average film thickness of 4.5 ?m to 10 ?m, and the entire bearing is covered with a volatile corrosion inhibitor film such that a space between the volatile corrosion inhibitor film and the bearing is kept in a pressure-reduced condition.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detection of a construction zone sign are described. A computing device, configured to control the vehicle, may be configured to receive, from an image-capture device coupled to the computing device, images of a vicinity of the road on which the vehicle is travelling. Also, the computing device may be configured to determine image portions in the images that may depict sides of the road at a predetermined height range. Further, the computing device may be configured to detect a construction zone sign in the image portions, and determine a type of the construction zone sign. Accordingly, the computing device may be configured to modify a control strategy associated with a driving behavior of the vehicle; and control the vehicle based on the modified control strategy.

Abstract: A media processing system and device with improved power usage characteristics, improved audio functionality and improved media security is provided. Embodiments of the media processing system include an audio processing subsystem that operates independently of the host processor for long periods of time, allowing the host processor to enter a low power state while the audio data is being processed. Other aspects of the media processing system provide for enhanced audio effects such as mixing stored audio samples into real-time telephone audio. Still other aspects of the media processing system provide for improved media security due to the isolation of decrypted audio data from the host processor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and a method for authenticating a user. A removable storage medium (12) has at least one storage area in which identification data for identifying the removable storage medium (12) are stored, in this storage area or in a further storage area of the removable storage medium (12) data of a digital certificate (14) being stored. Further, a data processing system (18) is provided to which the removable storage medium (12) is connected via a data transfer connection. The identification data and the data of the digital certificate (14) are transferred from the removable storage medium to the data processing system (18). The data processing system (18) processes the identification data and the data of the digital certificate (14) and authenticates the user.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a separator for selectively separating audio from input signals including video with audio, a switcher for selectively transferring the input signals to at least one output, a multiplexed path for sending the separated audio signal to the at least one output, the at least one output being configured for selectively directing the input signals and separated audio signals.

Abstract: In a wireless mobile communications system, a method of transmitting and receiving radio access information that allows a faster and an efficient way of establishing a radio connection between a terminal and a target base station while performing a handover for the terminal to a cell of the target base station. The network transmits in advance, the radio access information and the like, to the terminal so that the terminal can be connected with the target cell in a faster manner which minimizes the total time for the handover process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless communication system. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for transmitting uplink channel state information (CSI) in a wireless communication system that supports carrier aggregation, and to an apparatus for the method. The method for reporting CSI in a wireless communication system that supports carrier aggregation comprises the steps of: configuring a plurality of downlink component carriers (DL CCs); setting a CSI report mode on the plurality of DL CCs for each DL CC; and performing an operation for transmitting CSI according to the CSI report mode set on each DL CC.

Abstract: A method for alleviation of congestion in a mobile communications network includes detecting congested cells in the mobile communications network, identifying subscribers with active data sessions in the congested cells; and optimizing bandwidth usage for at least one of the identified subscribers. A bandwidth optimization system includes a network sampling interface to receive at least subscriber, cell and data session identifiers from a network data packet sampler, where the sampler identifies the identifiers from internal data traffic within a mobile communications network, and a network awareness engine (NAE) to at least cross reference the identifiers with external data traffic output by the mobile communications network to at least detect congested cells and associated subscriber data sessions emanating from the mobile communications network.

Abstract: An improved, spring biased auxiliary handle for a shovel that is based on an elongated flat spring is presented. It will reduce back pain strain and injury, cardiovascular strain, fatigue and shoveling time, relative to the same task performed without the assistance of said device.

Abstract: A disk for use with a tillage machine includes a body portion rotatable about an axis of rotation. The body portion has a circumferential edge and a concavity with a first radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. A hub portion is continuous with the body portion and presents an abutment face having a concavity with a second radius defined from a point on the axis of rotation. An aperture extends through the abutment face and is centered about the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A rolling assembly, the rolling assembly including: a body; one or more surface rollers rotatable with respect to the body; and at least one rotatable sweeping device including: an elongate member rotatable with respect to the body; and a sweeping head located over the elongate member and rotatable with respect to the elongate member, wherein the sweeping head is configured to engage with the one or more surface rollers such that the rotation of the one or more surface rollers rotates the sweeping head.