Abstract: There is disclosed a variety of kalanchoe plant discovered as a sport of a kalanchoe plant known as "Exotic", U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,149, characterized by the unique orange flower with an unusual and distinctive yellow eye, sturdy upright plant habit, consistent height ranging from 12 to 15 inches, profuse blooms, normally uniform blooming date but ready ability to respond to short day treatment for year around blooming.

Abstract: A vigorous well-branched upright plant of the hybrid tea class, having long-lasting flowers of a non-blueing red color, with very strong resistance to Rose Powdery Mildew and slight fragrance.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel variety of Hedge Maple, distinguished by its upright branches and rapid initial rate of growth.

Abstract: A new variety of Chrysanthemum morifolium for greenhouse pot plant culture originated in England as a natural sport of Red Anne (unpatented) and distinguished by the much deeper red coloration of its blooms when compared to those of Red Anne. Otherwise the physiological characteristics of the new plant are very similar to those of its parent and the new plant enjoys the same advantages of growth, plant size and photoperiod response as the parent.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine having a soundproof casing aerated by a blower and divided by at least one partition wall into two cooling air ducts tightly separated from each other, one of the ducts containing all fuel carrying members of the engine, the second duct containing the members of the exhaust system of the engine, the cooling air ducts being admitted by two partial cooling air flows.

Abstract: A wall unit comprising oppositely disposed panels defining a cavity between them, the cavity containing insulating means and being filled with dry air or other dry gas, for example nitrogen, the cavity being connected to a volume compensation device for the air or gas.

Abstract: A latch assembly for holding the doors of trucks and other vehicles in open condition, the assembly including a pivotal latch bar having an enlarged free end adapted to be received in the recess of a keeper, and a spring arm having a free end slidably engaging the bar throughout only a portion of the arc of pivotal movement of the bar.

Abstract: This invention comprises certain analogs of the prostaglandins in which the C-1 carboxyl is replaced by a primary alcohol. Also provided in this invention, are novel chemical processes useful in the preparation of the above prostaglandin analogs. These prostaglandin analogs exhibit prostaglandin-like activity, and are accordingly useful for the same pharmacological purposes as the prostaglandins. Among these purposes are blood pressure lowering, labor induction at term, reproductive-cycle regulation, gastric antisecretory action, and the like.

Abstract: In a shutter operating circuit wherein the shutter time is controlled by a photoelectric transducer disposed to receive the light transmitting through the objective lens, there are provided a first amplifier for amplifying the output from the photoelectric transducer, a second amplifier having a high input impedance and operating to generate an output corresponding to the output from the first amplifier, means for feeding back the output from the second amplifier to the input of the first amplifier, a capacitor connected on the input side of the second amplifier for holding the output from the first amplifier in accordance with the opening operation of the shutter of the camera, a first impedance element connected in series with the photoelectric transducer, a second impedance element connected in parallel with the series combination of the first impedance element and the photoelectric transducer, an integrating capacitor for integrating the output from the second amplifier in accordance with the opening oper

Abstract: sodium-immersed components in a nuclear reactor are rendered observable by illumination with radiation in the ultraviolet (UV) sprectrum and by detecting reflected radiation through a UV scanning means, such as a television type camera sensitive to UV radiation. The UV scanning means may be adapted to be immersed in molten sodium coolant to facilitate observation of selected locations within the nuclear reactor. Real-time images may be provided for monitoring reactor operation and remotely-controlled reactor maintenance operations.

Abstract: mixtures of the isomers of C.sub.18 and C.sub.16 branched-chain saturated fatty acids have been demonstrated to be satisfactory substitutes as flotation reagents in Florida phosphate rock flotation in place of commercial crude, refined, or blended tall oils, or other straight-chain aliphatic fatty acids derived from vegetive sources in which the unsaturated aliphatic fatty acid components are the principal or most effective flotation reagents, as opposed to the corresponding saturated straight-chain fatty acids. The title reagents consisting of saturated branched-chain fatty acids of similar carbon content (C.sub.16 - C.sub.18) can be used alone as acids, or as soap derivatives, or in blended mixtures with fuel oil, which reduces reagent comsumption and also increases the grade and recovery of phosphate concentrate.

Abstract: polyolefin compositions filled with from 10 to 85% by weight of particulate (preferably coccolithic) calcium carbonate have less adversely affected impact strengths if the weight mean particle diameter of the calcium carbonate is from 1.40 to 1.90 .mu.. The calcium carbonate is preferably coccolithic. The preferred polyolefins are copolymers of propylene with 10 to 20% by weight of ethylene. The composition may also contain from 2 to 15% calculated on the weight of the calcium carbonate, of fiberous vegetable matter.The filled compositions are useful for conversion into press-formable sheet, for example, having a thickness of 0.5 to 2 mm, which may be melt bonded to a textile cloth and thermoformed into an article such as a piece of motor vehicle trim. The large amounts of filler in the composition allow freshly formed hot sheets to be conveniently laminated to woven or non-woven natural synthetic cloths without the use of adhesives.

Abstract: 2,5-Dicarbonylaminophenols containing a p-alkylsulfonylaminophenoxy terminal moiety or a p-alkylaminosulfonylphenoxy terminal moiety in the five-position substituent of the molecule are color-forming couplers useful in photographic silver halide emulsions and elements.

Abstract: an improved process for the granulation or coating of hygroscopic or nonhygroscopic materials where melt is sprayed onto cascading granules of common or uncommon substrate in an enclosed vessel such as a rotary drum preferably with lifting flights which provide maximum mixing of the granules and the atmosphere enclosed in the unit and where heat given off by solidification of the melt is absorbed by evaporation of water which is atomized as an extremely fine mist into areas of the vessel which are not subtended by falling granules. Evaporation is effected without impingement of the mist on the granules or vessel internals. Air for evaporation is pulled through the vessel concurrent with the flow of granules and its moisture content is regulated below the critical humidity of the granules throughout the vessel.

Abstract: a track assembly has a continuous track and a tire is provided in contact with the track. A plurality of protrusions extends from one of the track and tire, and openings extend into the other of the track and tire. These protrusions and openings are mateable one within the other. The mating elements can be a multiplicity of configurations.Rotation of the tire by a power source progressively engages protrusions and openings, and the track is driven, as might be employed as drive mechanism for a track-type vehicle. The tire, for example, can be a pneumatic tire, preferably a tire of the beadless type.The flexible properties of the tire eliminates the need for a fixed distance between the track and drive axle and increases the contact area between the tire and track driving elements. Further, noise is reduced in the track system and the tire can provide an air suspension for the vehicle.

Abstract: endless chains such as used for heavy-duty conveyors or crawler tractors often use spaced, coacting links with laterally overlying ends joined by hinge pins and bushings to couple segments carrying either load bearing plates or track shoes. Severe work environments often include fine particles of abrasive material which detrimentally affects the hinge joints. Therefore, suitable seals are provided to exclude such material. Without proper care, the joints deteriorate to the point where pins wear, loosen in link bores, and shift axially sufficiently to reduce the seal effectiveness. The sealed and lubricated chain hinge joints of the invention use pins with stepped ends to assure optimum positioning and functioning of the seals and to maintain against joint separation by inadvertent axial displacement of hinge pins.

Abstract: a stored-program computer reads a sequence of input patterns and outputs a decision-tree logic for recognizing those patterns. A terminal is coupled to the computer for producing a graphic display of the pattern portions or locations, a list of pattern-class names and a menu of operations. The display also presents a running representation of the recognition logics. A light pen selects locations of an input pattern for addition to the logic, identifies the input pattern and selects various ones of the menu operations. Auxiliary operations in the menu are available for modifying the sequence of input patterns, applying linear transformations to the patterns, the display of selected patterns on the terminal, and various housekeeping functions.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an athletic protective pad device, and more particularly relates to an improved construction for a prophylactic splint-like device of the type to be utilized by a participant in protecting the body in a contact sport, such as football or the like. In the invention, the device has specific application to protect the knee during periods of physical contact during playing the game of football.

Abstract: There is provided a multi-purpose or multi-functional and multi-style garment which has a generally tubular structure or configuration, having in the upper section thereof at least two integral tie sections, the locus of the profiles of the tie sections being of generally triangular configuration and the length of the tie sections being greater than the radius of the tubular structure, whereby the garment is adapted to multiple functions and styles and modular coordination with accessories. A garment of this invention can be made from a tubular blank, a planar blank folded upon itself, or from a flat unfolded piece of textile material.

Abstract: This invention comprises a storm suit of four components to be used in combination:(a) a one piece cape and hood with a front opening with the upper section of the front opening being secured around the face by means of a drawstring and with temporary fasteners to attach the cape and hood to the sleeves and body of the garment,(b) a sleeve arrangement comprised of waterproof material for that part of the arms not protected by the cape and hood and an arrangement of non waterproof material that is cut away over the armpits and extends over the shoulders and with a means for fastening and detaching the component around the neck and upper arms so that the sleeve arrangement can be removed or left hanging,(c) a body covering held up by suspenders for that part of the body not protected by the cape and hood extending downwards and flaring outwards from the top below the chest to the bottom at the upper leg to be used with other means of protection for the lower body such as rain chaps or rain pants,(d) a closure s

Abstract: A prefabricated hygienic-sanitary component, particularly for bath-room and toilet outfit, comprising a self-supporting structure in the form of a furniture piece, completely finished with panels, having at least one hygienic-sanitary appliance integral therewith, and incorporating feed and discharge pipes for said appliance, with associated faucets or taps and shut-off and throttle or regulation valves, said pipes being connected to respective pipe fittings assembled into at least one location of the structure.

Abstract: In a combination toilet fixture having a fixed toilet bowl and a swing-out lavatory, a swivel device is provided on the spout so that the spout automatically swings out of the way when the toilet is in use, preventing possible injury to the user.

Abstract: This invention relates to a body shower assembly arranged to substantially surround the body of a user, thereby defining a showering zone into which water is sprayed, the shower assembly being adapted for vertically slidable movement along the wall of a shower booth, bathroom etc. so that it may be raised or lowered in accordance with the personal requirements of the user.

Abstract: A swimming pool having an installation for mechanically generating waves comprising a flap which is pivotally mounted in the bottom region of the swimming pool and moved alternatingly.

Abstract: An assembly for bathing an invalid person comprising an adjustable bed frame including a pair of opposed, substantially parallel side portions and a horizontally extending bottom portion. A mattress is supported on the bottom portion of the frame between the side portions, and a water deflecting flexible sheet is detachably secured to the upper edges of the side portions of the frame. A manually actuated lever subassembly is operatively connected to the side portions of the frame for selectively latching the side portions of the frame in a raised or elevated status relative to the bottom portion of the frame during the bathing of a reclining person. A hydraulic lift subassembly adjustably supports the entire frame above a base platform.

Abstract: A dispenser, positionable within the standpipe of a tank-type toilet, dispenses a quantity of chemicals into the toilet bowl during each flushing cycle.

Abstract: An improved sanitary water closet wherein the soil pipe leading to the sludge tank, passes through a flushing container and is formed inside the latter with a bend provided with grid means arranged to allow passage through of liquid into the container and further to a septic tank, but to divert solid material to the sludge tank. Because of the separation of liquid and solid products, the sludge product obtained in the sludge tank contains very little moisture and is therefore easily biologically degradable.

Abstract: A water reservoir tank storing a primary body of water for release to a toilet bowl for flushing houses a pressure tank that stores a minor amount of water at a pressure considerably higher than that of the primary body and is discharged during flushing to join the water released from the reservoir tank and impart increased overall energy to the water in the bowl. The pressure tank is automatically discharged and recharged during each flushing cycle.

Abstract: This disclosure is concerned with improvements in mechanisms for elevating a mattress on a bed by a simple inflatable pillow inserted under the mattress and of novel prismatic geometrical construction enabling highly flexible adaptability of use and simplicity of operation.

Abstract: There is disclosed a comforter of conventional shape and size, provided along its edges with a particular arrangement of male and female fastening elements, whereby said comforter may be used in a conventional manner on a bed, and yet by folding and securing said fastening elements as taught hereinafter, the comforter may be converted into a bag-like structure to be worn as a garment, covering the body of the user while leaving the head and hands exposed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a self-supporting plastics shell construction, particularly to a multilayered boat shell constructed of elongate thermoplastic shapes disposed in a form-locking arrangement adjacent one another in the shape of a basic shell and covered with laminates of fiber-reinforced thermosetting plastics, and further concerns a method for producing such plastics shell construction with the aid of a form frame determining the final shape.A known type of boat hull shell is constructed as a sandwich structure of individual foam plastics plates, with their butt joints sealed with a filler and their surfaces covered with fiber-reinforced thermosetting plastics laminates. The forming frame employed in this case is a positive core which is removed after the outer laminate has become set, so that the interior surfaces can also be covered with a laminate. The assembly of the positive core and the time-consuming manufacturing process result in high production costs of such boat hull shells.

Abstract: An improved method for creating built-in overload protection against further yielding in a bolt which previously has been tightened to its yield point, the method comprising rotating the bolt head or nut in the direction opposite from tightening while measuring the wrenching torque required for this rotation and stopping the rotation when the magnitude of the wrenching torque indicates that the torque acting in the bolt shank is fifty percent or less of the value existing at the end of tightening; and, a pulsed air motor wrench which at the end of tightening a bolt to its yield point automatically shifts to an untightening mode of operation and stops untightening when the untightening wrenching torque becomes equal to or exceeds the value CT.sub.WY wherein C is a numerical constant determined theoretically or experimentally and T.sub.WY is the wrenching torque acting at the end of tighening.

Abstract: A rotary brush construction comprised of a drumlike frame having a plurality of replaceable, semi-cylindrical, bristle-carrying sections removably attached thereto. The brush sections are mounted in opposed pairs on the frame. The means attaching the brush sections to the frame can be easily removed and replaced.

Abstract: A pair of molded plastic components are juxtaposed face to face to form a body, U-shaped in longitudinal cross section on a plane perpendicular to the juxtaposed faces and include flanges on the sides thereof. The external shape of the assembled body fits into a U-shaped space defined by the end of a wiper arm of the "shepherd's crook kind". The juxtaposed faces each have formed therein a transverse semi-cylindrical recess. When the sections are arranged face to face the recesses form a transverse bore to contain a grooved pin extending transversely from the side of a wiper blade harness. An internal circumferential projection in the recesses engages the groove in the pin; the flanges engage the side edges of the arm. A pair of resilient detents projecting outwardly from the web portion of the U-shaped body engage the web of the shepherd's crook arm.

Abstract: A device for cleaning electrostatic copier drums. A rotary bristle brush is positioned axis parallel to the drum and contacts the drum surface. The brush is received in a shroud which includes a toner collection sub-chamber having an orifice exit to a suction system to return toner from the sub-chamber to the toner reservoir. The orifice is localized, providing a high volume air flow at the orifice opening. Oscillatory means act within the sub-chamber to insure that all toner within the sub-chamber is presented to the orifice.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vacuum cleaning machine which is capable of operating in a wet or dry environment. It may also be used as a "steam" cleaning machine by applying a hot solution of cleaning solution to a surface to be cleaned and subsequently vacuuming up the deposited cleaning solution. The machine may also be used as a "dry" vacuum cleaner without substantial modification. The particular aspects of the machine to which this application is directed is a baffle system which when combined with a strainer-float system and a right angled elbow member, combine to permit operation in a "wet" mode, but prevent the ingress of the detergent and foreign matter into the air motivating system of the machine.

Abstract: Cabinet hinge having a base or adjustment plate attached to one cabinet part by means of fastening elements which engage into said cabinet part, and having a hinge arm fastened, preferably adjustably, to the adjustment plate and bearing at least one hinge pin, characterized by at least one adjustment element by which the base or adjustment plate is fastened to the cabinet part for adjustment in the direction of the hinge pin.

Abstract: Each of paired pivot mechanisms pivotally holding a window sash within a supporting frame comprises a stationary base screwed to one of the constituent members of the supporting frame and a pivot-carrying movable base fitted over the stationary base. By manipulation of a pair of adjusting screws the movable base can be adjustably moved relatively to the stationary base in the longitudinal direction of the supporting frame member and, if desired, away from or back toward the same. The movable base is screwed to the supporting frame member via the stationary base in a desired position. The mechanism is equally applicable to either vertically or horizontally pivoted windows.

Abstract: An improved stuffing horn assembly for a sausage machine includes a center, manifold tube with a rotatable and translatable outer tube mounted thereon. Four branch tubes extend from the outer tube and are positionable by indexing means to provide a pathway for the sausage from the manifold tube through the outer tube and then through one of the four branch tubes. Means are provided for indexing the outer tube and connected branch tubes both longitudinally and rotatably.

Abstract: A guide installation for a belt-band adapted to be wound-on and wound-off a magazine roll of a safety belt system which is arranged within the area of an after-connected deflection fitting; the guide installation is claw-shaped and thereby surrounds the deflection web of the deflection fitting with a spacing for passage of the belt-band over a portion of the circumference of the deflection web, whereby the spacing is smaller than twice the thickness of the belt band; at least the inlet portion of the guide installation pointing in the direction toward the magazine roll also includes a section that extends essentially parallel to the extension direction of the associated belt-band.