Abstract: ‘ADI 9107’ is a selection of the ancestral banana line ‘ADI’, which belongs to Musa acuminata cv. Cavendish. When compared to its ancestral line, ‘ADI 9107’ shows the following characteristics: No deformation of the upper hands of the fruit bunch, Dwarf-like stature, Wider girth size, Higher fruit yield, Longer fruit size (“fingers”).

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of sweet cherry tree, which is denominated varietally as ‘SMS-1-CA-WA 2014-1’ is described, with very high productivity and which produces early ripening fruit considered large in size and low in off-grade fruit types of deep suture, spur, and double fruit formations under the ecological conditions prevailing in Lodi, Calif.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine ‘Sugrafiftyseven’ is characterized by an early harvest date, the production of a large-sized, red and broad elliptic berry. The berries of ‘Sugrafiftyseven’ are very firm.

Abstract: Described is a new and distinct strawberry variety with varietal denomination ‘Plared 1075’. The new variety is characterized by a combination of traits which include, medium vigor plant, upright plant growth habit, and production of medium-size, conical-shaped and firm fruit. ‘Plared 1075’ is a self-fertile variety.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Carpinus plant named ‘JN Select AA’ that is characterized by its foliage that consistently turns pinkish red in color in the fall in southern Wisconsin, its rounded plant habit and dense branching, and its good cold hardiness in southern Wisconsin.

Abstract: A new Ilex plant named ‘RutHol4’ is characterized by a combination of an attractive pyramidal growth habit, potential for use in containers or as a small hedge.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hydrangea serrata plant named ‘HSOPR015’ that is characterized by its a plant habit that is low growing and almost ground covering, its suckering roots, its red-purple fall foliage coloration, and its inflorescences that are held primarily above the foliar plane.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hibiscus plant named ‘MINSYWHI07’ is disclosed, characterized by large flowers colored white with a large red eye and long, well-defined lighter colored red-purple stripes, and dark green foliage. Plants are well branched and compact. The new variety is a Hibiscus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new Leucanthemum plant named ‘LEUZ0006’ characterised particularly by the fact that it does not need cold to flower, has abundant flowers on a compact plant and has quite small flowers with a creamy yellow color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Verbena plant named ‘Doverbvooburgsta’, characterized by its mounding to semi-trailing plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; large star-patterned red purple and light pink bi-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Sutera cultivar named ‘DBACSCGWI’ is disclosed, characterized by abundant extra-large white flowers and a semi-trailing habit. Plants are of medium-strong vigor, well branched and begin flowering early. The new variety is a Sutera, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A restriction valve in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes a valve body adapted to be positioned at an inlet of the sprinkler, wherein the valve body includes a central opening through which water flows into the sprinkler, a rib extending downwardly from the valve body at a location beyond the margin of the central opening, a valve member configured to cooperate with the central opening to open and close the valve, wherein the valve member includes a valve stem extending downwardly from the valve member, and positioned and configured to be movably supported in a guide ring formed at a lower end of the rib, wherein the valve stem is movable vertically to move the valve member to its open and closed positions and a resilient member biasing the valve stem such that the valve member remains in an open position until water pressure pushing against the valve member reaches a predetermined level to move the valve member into the closed position to restrict the flow of water into the sprin

Abstract: The inventive system for crystallizing an amorphous silicon (a-Si) film is configured with a quasi-continuous wave fiber laser source operative to emit a film irradiating pulsed beam. The fiber laser source is operative to emit a plurality of non-repetitive pulses incident on the a-Si. In particular, the fiber laser is operative to emit multiple discrete packets of film irradiating light at a burst repetition rate (BRR), and a plurality of pulses within each packet emitted at a pulse repetition rate (PRR) which is higher than the BRR. The pulse energy, pulse duration of each pulse and the PRR are controlled so that each packet has a desired packet temporal power profile (W/cm2) and packet energy sufficient to provide transformation of a-Si to polysilicon (p-Si) at each location of the film which is exposed to at least one packets.

Abstract: A distributed winding arrangement for an electric motor is provided that reduces brush arcing while reducing the size of the commutator. The electric motor is comprised generally of an armature having a plurality of spaced apart posts defining a plurality of spaced apart winding slots; a stator disposed coaxially with the armature; and a commutator having a plurality of commutator bars, where the number of commutator bars is an integer greater than the number of winding slots but less than twice the number of winding slots provided by the armature.

Abstract: A portable device includes a safety feature that prevents some forms of use when the device is moving. The device may detect its speed or movement, compare that to a threshold, and provide a response or blocking function upon exceeding that threshold. The device may be a cell phone configured to disable transmission and reception of voice/text, conceal its display screen, and disable incorporated features and functions, if the cell phone is moving faster than walking speed or the movement is uncharacteristic of walking. The blocking function may be partially overridden based on a safety policy, which can be managed and customized. The introduction of hands-free devices may serve to override a blocking function and enable other functions.

Abstract: A moving picture coding apparatus 1 includes: a quantization matrix holding unit (112) that holds a quantization matrix (WM) which has already been transmitted in a parameter set and a matrix ID for identifying the quantization matrix (WM), which are associated with each other; and a variable length coding unit (111) that obtains the matrix ID corresponding to the quantization matrix (WM) used for quantization from the quantization matrix holding unit (112) and places the matrix ID in a coded stream Str.

Abstract: A method is provided for encoding multiple microphone signals into a composite source-separable audio (SSA) signal, conducive for transmission over a voice network. The embodiments enable the processing of source separation of the target voice signal from its ambient sound to be performed at any point in the voice communication network, including the internet cloud. A multiplicity of processing is possible over the SSA signal, based on the intended voice application. The level of processing is adapted with the availability of the processing power at the chosen processing node in the network in one embodiment. An apparatus for separating out the target source voice from its ambient sound is also provided. The apparatus includes a directed source separation (DSS) unit, which processes the two virtual microphone signals in the SSA representation, to generate a new SSA signal including the enhanced target voice and the enhanced ambient noise.

Abstract: An electric tractor including one or more all-electric bidirectional force exerting three-point hitch assemblies for lifting and lowering farm tool implements in level relationship to the ground regardless of the elevation of lift applied to the implement. The front, middle and rear three-point hitch assemblies are each operated using linear actuators. The hitches may be coupled with battery boxes to provide power and to counterbalance attached farm implements. Each of the described three-point hitch assemblies (including embodiments for front, middle and rear positions) may be operated through manipulation of electric controls. Electronic components include controller, displays, panels, wiring harnesses, linear actuators, joy sticks, lighting, switches, gauges, electric battery management system for managing one or more power sources, and processing modules and memory for controlling hitch movement and implements.

Abstract: A tillage implement has a main frame towed in a forward working direction and toolbar assemblies supported on the main frame. Each assembly has an elongate toolbar member transverse to the forward working direction with tillage units spaced along the toolbar member for working the ground. A pivot supports each toolbar at an intermediate location on the toolbar for angular adjustment about an upright axis relative to the main frame. Followers at opposing ends of each toolbar member are received in respective guides at fixed locations on the main frame such that the followers are slidable within the guides in the forward working direction while restricting rotation of the toolbar member about a longitudinal axis of the toolbar member relative to the main frame. Angular position of each toolbar is controlled by an actuator with an attached mechanical indicator that can be read by an operator.

Abstract: A grain storage bin includes a cylindrical wall formed by a plurality of panels arranged in rows with a bottom edge of a first row bolted to a top edge of a second lower row. At each joint the bottom edge of the first upper row is overlapped with and outside of the outer surface of top edge of the second lower row and the bottom edge is fastened to the top edge by bolts carrying spacers as to define a first channel along the joint for passage of air. A central air injection duct is formed of a series of generally frustoconical duct pieces arranged in a row suspended on a cable from the roof with a tube portion into which the air is injected fixed on legs at a hopper bottom standing upwardly therefrom. The cable is connected by a spring at the bottom to maintain tension.

Abstract: A bale processor has a towed body that includes one or two hay bale shredders in the form of a flail drum. The bale processor is self-loading such that bales may be loaded in the processing tubs by a set of rear mounted arms and various conveyor chains. The processor also includes a grain tank, a grain metering system, and a grain cracker, all mounted in series. The grain cracker may have a choice of outputs, including back to the grain tank. The cracked grain is fed into the tub to be mixed with other feed materials, such as shredded straw, and is then discharged to the opposite side of the unit. There may be a feed chopper mounted downstream of the tub, such that the feed chopper receives both the grain material and the shredded hay feed. The feed chopper and the grain cracker operate independently, and may have different setting of size, speed, and weight or volume per minute or per unit of distance travelled. The output may have a curtain assembly to facilitate deposit in windrows.

Abstract: A plant framing apparatus that provides aesthetic appearance and overcome water evaporation issues includes a first frame section, a second frame section, a plurality of locking mechanisms, and a plant opening. The first frame section and the second frame section are attached to each other by the plurality of locking mechanisms so that the first frame section and the second frame section can surround a plant base. The overall profile of the plant opening is formed by an inner lateral wall of the first frame section and the second frame section so that the plant base can project through the plant framing apparatus. Furthermore, the plant framing apparatus can include an interchangeable watering system to overcome drought conditions of the plant and/or an interchangeable lighting system to improve the aesthetic appearance of the plant.

Abstract: An ecologically green unit to be mounted on an existing wall, includes a base frame; a securing arrangement for securing the base frame as a façade to a front face of an existing wall of a building; a plant root securing mat for securing roots of plants in the base frame; a plant guide formed of a mesh of wires at a front of the base frame for orienting and maintaining the plants in a desired orientation; a water supplying arrangement for supplying water to the plants in the base frame, the water supplying arrangement including at least one capillary member for wicking water to different areas within the base frame and an arrangement for collecting and supplying rain water to the base frame; and an arrangement for directing sunlight to an interior of the base frame.

Abstract: A cultivation floor system with a floor includes a watertight basin with a watertight groundsheet, a water-permeable structure in the basin, and a permeable top sheet which lies substantially horizontally over the water-permeable structure and forms the top side of the floor on which plant containers are optionally placed. The basin has a water-barrier structure which protrudes above the floor and delimits the compartment which is present on the floor. The water-barrier structure includes a horizontal beam with a top side, a water-barrier profile with a bottom side, and fastening means which fasten the water-barrier profile to the horizontal beam. The top side of the beam is substantially level with the top side of the floor formed by the permeable top sheet. The bottom side of the water-barrier profile is pulled onto the top side of the horizontal beam while clamping the watertight groundsheet and the permeable top sheet.

Abstract: A panel assembly has a first panel formed of a wire grid and a second panel formed of a wire grid. The second panel is mechanically affixed to a side of the first panel. Each of the wire grids includes a first grid member, a second grid member, and a barrier layer interposed between the first and second grid members. A connector joins a side of the second panel to a side of the first panel. The barrier layer can be of a permeable or impermeable material. An edge protector can be applied over an edge of the first and second grid members.

Abstract: An electronic device is described, including memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to receive center pivot irrigation system information corresponding to a center pivot irrigation system and to request map data. The processor is also configured to a user interface with a map of the center pivot irrigation system. The processor is further configured to receive an input via the user interface indicating an input point. The processor is additionally configured to render an alteration point marker at a first position, the alteration point marker representing an alteration point for the pivot, the alteration point corresponding to a first radial position of the pivot at which a change in operation of the pivot is set to occur. The processor is also configured to control the center pivot irrigation system to alter operation of the pivot at the first radial position.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH554040. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH554040, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH554040 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 CH554040.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of Brassica carinata breeding (i.e. Ethiopian mustard breeding), specifically relating to Brassica carinata variety DH-040.008. The present invention relates to seeds, plants or parts thereof, cells, methods of making, and uses of this variety and its progeny.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08N791 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08N791 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08N791 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08N791, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08N791 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08N791 and methods of using maize variety X08N791 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL1463825, CL1560023, CL1560457, CL1560517, CL1561938, CL1562168, CL1562319, CW1410004, CW1660237, EC1661076, EE1660540, and EW1660267 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean varieties CL1463825, CL1560023, CL1560457, CL1560517, CL1561938, CL1562168, CL1562319, CW1410004, CW1660237, EC1661076, EE1660540, and EW1660267 and to the seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny of each or any of these cultivars, and methods of using CL1463825, CL1560023, CL1560457, CL1560517, CL1561938, CL1562168, CL1562319, CW1410004, CW1660237, EC1661076, EE1660540, or EW1660267 in a breeding program.