Abstract: An Addressable Electronic Switch (AES) is disclosed together with unique S/W (software) procedures for a system control to detect, locate, and isolate shorts, overloads, and other troubles, such as temporary breaks or disconnects, on a Vplex or similar 2-wire polling loop. The addressable electronic switches are placed at strategic locations throughout the polling loop, and are individually commanded by the system control to either connect or disconnect its respective branch from the rest of the polling loop, to locate and isolate a troubled area from the rest of the polling loop.

Abstract: An Addressable Electronic Switch (AES) is disclosed together with unique S/W (software) procedures for a system control to detect, locate, and isolate shorts, overloads, and other troubles, such as temporary breaks or disconnects, on a Vplex or similar 2-wire polling loop. The addressable electronic switches are placed at strategic locations throughout the polling loop, and are individually commanded by the system control to either connect or disconnect its respective branch from the rest of the polling loop, to locate and isolate a troubled area from the rest of the polling loop.

Abstract: An automatic popcorn popper which has selectable load capabilities for popping various differently sized loads of corn. A heat control system is provided having a selector switch for selecting one of multiple rates of heat to be delivered to the kettle. An oil delivery system is coupled to the selector switch for selecting one of varying amounts of oil to be delivered to the kettle in conjunction with selecting the rate or amount of heat to be delivered to the kettle.

Abstract: An automatic popcorn popper which has selectable load capabilities for popping various differently sized loads of corn. A heat control system is provided having a selector switch for selecting one of multiple rates of heat to be delivered to the kettle. An oil delivery system is coupled to the selector switch for selecting one of varying amounts of oil to be delivered to the kettle in conjunction with selecting the rate or amount of heat to be delivered to the kettle.

Abstract: An automatic popcorn popper which has selectable load capabilities for popping various differently sized loads of corn. A heat control system is provided having a selector switch for selecting one of multiple rates of heat to be delivered to the kettle. An oil delivery system is coupled to the selector switch for selecting one of varying amounts of oil to be delivered to the kettle in conjunction with selecting the rate or amount of heat to be delivered to the kettle.

Abstract: A method of reducing the amount of energy required to disintegrate comminution sheets formed from cellulose fibers without adversely affecting the absorbency, strength, or fluid transport properties of airfelts formed from the comminuted treated fibers. The method of the present invention includes the steps of preparing an aqueous slurry of cellulose fibers, adding an effective amount of a debonding agent such as aluminum or Kaolin clay to the cellulose slurry, and forming a comminution sheet from the fibers treated with the debonding agent. The debonding agent is added to the cellulose slurry in an amount effective to reduce the energy required to disintegrate comminution sheets formed from the fibers in the slurry by up to 50% of the amount of energy required to disintegrate comminution sheets formed from untreated pulp.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved apparatus and method for performing downhole operations to a subterranean formation while isolating the formation from the remainder of the well bore. The invention utilizes a tool assembly which initially sets a packer above the formation while allowing a downhole tool to extend through a passageway in the packer to perform operations such as perforating the formation. The assembly permits retrieval of the tools through the passageway in the packer while sealing off the formation from the remainder of the well.

Abstract: A process for making wet-laid structures containing individualized, stiffened fibers. The wet-laid structures are obtained by: providing a slurry containing individualized, crosslinked fibers; depositing the slurry of fibers on a foraminous forming wire; directing at least one stream of fluid upon the fibers such that the fluid disperses flocculations of fibers and also inhibits the formation of additional flocculations of the fibers; and setting the fibers into a sheeted form while the fibers are in a substantially unflocculated condition. The step of setting the fibers into sheeted form may be performed by pressing the fibers against the forming wire with a screened roll, such as a cylindrical Dandy Roll. Preferably, a plurality of streams of fluid having sequentially decreasing volumetric flow rates are directed upon the fibers. The individualized, stiffened fibers may also be mixed with conventional, stiffened fibers or highly refined, stiffened fibers while in slurry form.

Abstract: A ceramic workpiece holder for use in kiln treatment of ceramics includes a base member of generally elongated configuration. This base can have two, three or four or more legs and can be formed with an upstanding support post intermediate its ends. Each leg of the base member carries a pair of blade members which can extend in any direction and can especially be placed parallel to its longitudinal axis. The blades can be positioned at an angle or can extend vertically upwardly with the upward edges extending parallel to the horizontal or at an angle thereto. Located in the support post are a plurality of pin members also extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base member and are spaced apart to define support points. A pair of grooves extend along each leg, one each for holding each blade. These grooves extend further than the length of each blade and are of a length and width to accommodate a blade during expansions and contractions.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant, known by the cultivar name SENECA, and discovered by me in commercial greenhouses in Fremont, Calif. SENECA is closest in characteristics to U.S.D.A. ARABESQUE but is particularly characterized by its spreading, yet stiff growth; more open growth habit; its dark variegated foliage; its smaller, yet darker candy-striping on white flowers; and its greater flower numbers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant known by the cultivar name Shoshoni, and discovered by me in commercial greenhouses in Fremont, Calif. Shoshoni is closest in characteristics to Red Magic, but is particularly characterized by its orange flowers; color breaks to a very light orange; a less succulent growth; and very floriferous as is Red Magic with a similar dark foliage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant known by the cultivar name Cheyenne, and discovered by me in commercial greenhouses in Fremont, Calif. Cheyenne isn't close to any of the varieties presently on the market. Cheyenne is particularly characterized by dark green foliage with a tint of red (adding to the darkness of the foliage); very floriferous; a medium bright red flower with a distinctive light eye; different color breaks (as many as 6) on the flowers with the three most common ones being rose-red, flecked red on white and orange; and an upright growth habit with moderate stem size.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant known by the cultivar name Pawnee, and discovered by me in commercial greenhouses in Fremont, Calif. Pawnee is closest in characteristics to patented plant Azetc (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,193; a dark yet bright red flower with a white eye) except for color. Its best description would be to call it an orange flowering Aztec with distinctive yellow-green leaf variegation. The outstanding characteristics of Pawnee are its many orange flowers, its distinct yellow-green variegation, its spreading growth habit, and its excellent breaking action, making a good basket plant.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant, known by the cultivar name Mohave, a seedling resulting from the cross pollenation of unpatented pollen parent and patented pistil parent "Mohawk"; and is distinguished by its dark green variegated foliage, medium pink candy-striped flower, very floriferous, and excellent bedding plant of high garden performance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant, known by the cultivar name Penobscot, a seedling resulting from the cross pollenation of unpatented pollen parent 77-273-1 and patented pistil parent "Mohawk" (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,427) and is distinguished by its medium-sized lavender flower, dark green, non-variegated foliage and pronounced spreading growth habit.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant, known by the cultivar name Delaware, a seedling resulting from the cross pollenation of unpatented pistil parent and patented pollen parent "Mohawk"; and distinguished from Mohawk by its distinctly deeper red-purple color tone, definite yellow-green foliage variegation, lighter green larger foliage, semi-dwarf plant size, and up-right, only slightly spreading growth habit.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant, known by the cultivar name Mohegan, a seedling resulting from the cross pollenation of unpatented pollen parent 76-49-1 and unpatented pistil parent 76-45-1 and is distinguished by its very dark, red-purple flower; upright growth habit; desirable response to age and feeding by producing larger flowers (5.0 cm to 6.5 cm in length and width), and distinctive dark reddish-green, dark chocolate brown looking foliage characterized by darker red spots upon close observation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant, known by the cultivar name Chinook, a seedling resulting from the cross pollenation of unpatented pollen parent 76-73-1 and unpatented pistil parent 76-201-1 and is distinguished by its spreading growth habit; many small, slightly cupped, lightly candy-striped red-purple flowers; and very dark, reddish green, metallic looking (black-green with a dull shine) non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of New Guinea Impatiens plant, known by the cultivar name Pomo, a seedling resulting from the cross pollination of unpatented pollen parent 77-281-1 and unpatented pistil parent 77-310-1 and is distinguished by its many pink candy-striped flowers that seem to stay within the foliage canopy and a non-variegated foliage that can be described as chocolate colored, when grown under greenhouse conditions in Fremont, Calif.