Abstract: Articles fabricated from prefabricated strings of beads. The strings of beads are joined perpendicularly by applying pressure such that the cords cross and remain crossed due to the tension in the cords. The strings of beads are thus assembled into a mesh or fabric, two such fabrics being optionally interleaved to form a denser fabric; the strings are also assembled into items so as to fit a person's body or cover some other article. The strings of beads are also formed into loops, and formed into fringes to further adorn the articles. Many colors and styles of strings of beads are assembled, both singly and in combination, and designs are incorporated into the articles, producing multiple appearances. A great variety of articles are produced, including all manner of clothing, flags, bags, containers, novelties, wraps, etc.

Abstract: A method of making a structural iron-based article comprising: (a) blending a compressible base iron powder (max. particle size of 100 microns) a graphite powder to provide carbon in mixture, and a single master alloy powder (average particle size of 10 microns) meltable within the range of 900.degree.-1200.degree. C. (1690.degree.-2220 .degree.F.) to form a mixture, the master alloy powder being present in an amount of 1-5% by weight of the mixture and consisting of (i) hardenability enhancing alloying ingredients selected from Mn, Mo, Ni, Cr, Cu and Fe, with Fe being present only if Cr or Mo is selected and (ii) wetting agents selected from the group of B, Y, Si and rare earth misch metal, the master alloy being devoid of carbon and being proportioned to provide a desired amount of hardenability in the base powder; (b) compacting the mixture to a green density 7.1-7.4 g/cm.sup.

Abstract: An optical disk cartridge assembly comprising: an optical disk for storing data thereon in machine readable form; a casing for rotatably supporting the optical disk therewithin and for shielding the optical disk from physical contact with other objects; and a door slideably mounted on the casing for selectively covering and uncovering an opening therein; the casing having a wear factor associated with sliding contact with the door of less than 100.times.10.sup.-10 in..sup.3 -min./ft.-lb.-hr. and most preferably less than 10.times.10.sup.-10 in..sup.3 -min./ft.-lb.-hr. An information storage system employing a low-wear optical disk cartridge assembly and a method of making a low-wear optical disk cartridge assembly are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a radiographic apparatus for deriving a representation of the variation of absortion of radiation in a slice of the body of a patient, data are derived which represent the intensity of radiation transmitted through the body. Detectors arranged to receive the transmitted radiation also receive further radiation, scattered within the body, which can cause errors in the final representation. The invention interposes occulting means between the radiation source and some detectors to obtain data representing only scatter to correct the transmission readings of the other detectors. The same detectors may serve both purposes at different times.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named ‘Jade Gloss’, characterized by its full and uniformly mounded plant habit; silvery gray and dark gray green-colored upper leaf surfaces; dark red purple-colored lower leaf surfaces; numerous showy white-colored flowers arranged on erect panicles; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named ‘Rose Mirrors’, characterized by its full and uniformly mounded plant habit; silvery gray and red purple-colored upper leaf surfaces; dark red purple-colored lower leaf surfaces; numerous showy pink-colored flowers arranged on erect to slightly outwardly spreading panicles; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Tiarella plant named ‘Pink Brushes’, characterized by its mounded plant habit; palmately lobed green leaves with dark purple centers that extend along the main veins with development; numerous light pink showy flowers arranged on dense racemes; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named ‘Silver Lode’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; upper leaf surfaces gray green in color with contrasting darker gray green venation; lower leaf surfaces dark red purple in color; numerous showy white flowers arranged on erect panicles; tight cylindrical panicle arrangement; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named ‘Raspberry Ice’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; upper leaf surfaces gray green in color with contrasting darker gray green venation; lower leaf surfaces dark red purple in color; numerous showy pink flowers arranged on erect to outwardly spreading panicles; open and spreading panicle arrangement; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Tiarella plant named ‘Pink Pearls’, characterized by its mounded plant habit; vigorous and robust growth habit; numerous white showy flowers arranged on dense racemes; long flowering period; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tiarella plant named ‘Butterfly Wings’, characterized by its dense and mounded plant habit; palmately lobed green-colored leaves with dark red purple central blotch; leaves simple or compound with development; numerous light pink showy flowers arranged on dense racemes; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heucherella plant named ‘Heart of Darkness’, characterized by its full, densely foliated and uniformly mounded plant habit; upper surfaces of leaves green, grayed green and grayed purple in color; lower leaf surfaces green underlain with dark purple in color; numerous large and showy white-colored flowers arranged on erect to outwardly spreading panicles; long flowering period extending from late spring to mid-summer; and excellent garden performance.