Abstract: A new floribunda rose variety of multi-lavender tone coloring.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant which is a sport of the cultivar Tempo, being distinguished from its parental cultivar by its dark purple ray floret color and smaller diameter across face of inflorescence.

Abstract: This invention relates to a clinical wick catheter and to a technique for measuring tissue fluid pressure and also collecting tissue fluid by the catheter.A catheter has a wick positioned in one end which is drawn into place by a monofilament tether extending through the catheter tube. In use, a sheathed placement needle is first partially inserted beneath the skin .[.and.]. .Iadd.or .Iaddend.fascia of the subject patient; the needle is partially retracted into the sheath; the assembly is then further inserted into the .[.muscle.]. tissue of interest. The needle is then withdrawn and replaced by the catheter which is inserted, wick first, through the sheath until the wick resides in the tissue region of interest. Thereafter, the interstitial fluids soak into the wick and the pressure transmitted through the catheter via the medium of a .[.saline.]. solution which fills the catheter. The outer end of the catheter is connected to pressure (negative or positive) measuring equipment, such as a manometer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an automatically controlled weigh feeding system including a container prefilled with a substance, a device for discharging the substance from the container at a controllable rate, apparatus for weighing the container and its contents and for producing an electrical signal proportional to that weight, apparatus actuated by the electrical signal for controlling the discharge of the substance from the container, and a detector circuit actuated by the electrical signal for producing an output which is responsive to predetermined excessive excursions of the electrical signal for locking the discharge control apparatus against deviation during the time of the excessive excursion. .Iadd.

Abstract: A spill preventing diaphragm attachment for a paint spray gun paint cup as shown. The diaphragm is engaged around the mouth of the paint cup and forms, with the undersurface of the paint cup lid, a chamber above the paint in the cup that is deeper at one side than the other. At the deep side, oriented 180.degree. away from the vent opening in the lid is a vent opening in the diaphragm. Any paint that might flow through the diaphragm vent opening as a result of tipping the spray gun drains back into the cup as soon as the gun is righted. The diaphragm is readily replaceable without tools.

Abstract: A device for opening, closing and latching a roof vent closure member for vehicles and including an upper latch member pivotally connected to the closure member, a lower latch member pivotally connected to the frame defining the opening in the roof, said upper and lower latch members being pivotally interconnected and a bar connected to said upper latch member in offset relation to its pivotal connection to the lower latch member for actuating the device. The pivotal connections of the latch members are arranged to provide a toggle or off center relationship in closed position of the closure member. The latch members and pivotal connections thereof are so arranged to permit the crossbar to be positioned below and outwardly of the frame defining the roof opening to provide headroom, non-obstructed vision, and aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: Process for preparing a supported Ziegler catalyst by impregnating a magnesium-containing support material with the product of reacting a halogen-containing transition metal compound (other than a fluorine-containing compound) with an aliphatic alcohol under substantially anhydrous conditions. Preferred support materials are magnesium oxide or the product of heating magnesium chloride with silica.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of platinum having the structure: ##STR1## in which X and Y are halogenoid groups which are the same or different and are preferably both chloride but may be other halide or pseudohalide such as cyanate, thiocyanate and azide or other similar groups, and A and B are the same or different branched chain aliphatic amine groups co-ordinated to the Pt through their N atoms.

Abstract: An assembly for the management of incontinence with an absorbent hydrophilic layer behind a hydrophobic layer. The hydrophilic layer is formed of aligned cellulosic staple fibers of at least 0.5 in length and denier in the range of 2 to 7 in a cross-laid web and needled to form a felt which will absorb at least 350% by weight of urine based upon its dry weight.

Abstract: Automatic coin telephone station and central office facilities are disclosed for deriving data on the exact numbers and types of coins deposited during initial and overtime periods. Each station is equipped with nickel, dime and quarter binary counter memories and with flip-flop and logic gating control circuitry which is responsive to interrogate, coin collect and return signals received from the central office for sequentially interrogating the memories and frequency shift keying the stored information to the central office. A coin processor and memory, preference and connector, interrogate tone generator, and detectors are integrated into the central office switching system.

Abstract: 6. In combination in a system for reproducing .Iadd.video .Iaddend.information from a rotatable medium where the medium has characteristics at progressive positions along a spiral path for modifying energy directed at the medium in representation of .Iadd.video .Iaddend.information previously recorded on the medium where the information recorded on the medium at each successive position along the spiral path represents substantially less than a complete visual image,means operatively coupled to the medium for producing a continuous rotation of the medium,pickup means disposed relative to the medium including,means for directing .[.energy.]. .Iadd.a beam of energy having a radius not greater than approximately one micron to enable the reproduction of the video information .Iaddend.

Abstract: Discloses a hood for use with a garment. The hood employs a casing which encircles the crown of the wearer's head and which can be clamped thereto by drawing tight a drawstring received in channels of the casing to afford the wearer unrestricted, side-to-side, pivotal head movement. The hood has a reinforced bill which projects over a front vent to vent body heat and moisture. The bill protects the wearer's face from snow, rain and inclement weather, and provides protection against snow and rain from entering said front vent.

Abstract: As an improvement to key holders of the type attached to a garment or the like, to prevent inadvertent loss or for other such reasons, the within holder has one end of a closed loop in stitched attachment to a supporting fabric panel and contemplates that the other free or unattached end be projected through a buttonhole of a pocket patch or closure flap, to thereby present a neat and distinctive appearance effectively serving as a display position for the key holder.

Abstract: A ureter prosthesis fabricated from copolyurethane materials which are non-reactive in the urinary environment and adapted for fixation within a patient to avoid adverse migration. This ureter prosthesis can be adapted for intermediate location along a ureter or can be constructed with one-way valve means appropriate for implantation into the bladder lumen without a resulting vesico-ureteral reflux. The ureter prosthesis includes an elongate duct having a lumen whose interior surface is ultrasmooth based on microscopic inspection. An exterior cuff with terminal and intermediate sewing projections is formed around a portion of the elongate duct to enable its fixation by suturing to appropriate muscular tissue. The utility and success of this ureter prosthesis has been confirmed in multiple testing of dogs which have survived more than a year with the prosthetic ureter in place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wide-mouthed flow spout connected to at least one liquid delivery pipe, comprising a wide flat chamber in the form of a blade, into which said liquid delivery pipe opens and which is in communication with the outside via a long narrow slot. The invention is more particularly applicable to the production of such spouts for filling bathtubs.

Abstract: An attachment for a water closet includes a mounting plate which is adapted to be secured on the upper surface of a toilet bowl at the rear thereof immediately beneath the rear end of a toilet seat. The mounting plate carries a section of a water inlet conduit which can be easily attached to a water supply line. A valve mounted on the plate is connected in the inlet conduit and controls flow of water to a nozzle which is carried on the end of a pipe that is mounted on the plate for swinging movement from a retracted position under a side portion of the rim of the bowl to a projected position at which the nozzle is located in an upwardly directed position at about the center of the bowl.

Abstract: A bedside commode carried on a mobile frame including a ramp for bridging the space between the bed and the commode, and a peripheral railing mounted to extend above the commode platform for providing a protective barrier as well as a gripping bar for the patient. A front railing with a raised lateral portion is mounted in a fixed position on the forward edge of the commode platform. At least one side railing is manually movable from an upright locked position to an unlocked lower position below the upper surface of the commode platform, and the preferred embodiment also includes a rigidly mounted side railing opposite the manually movable side railing.

Abstract: A self-contained compressible chamber for supporting the perimeter of the fluid-filled, flexible bladder of a waterbed mattress which provides improved structural rigidity. The chamber includes a compressible medium and an elongate, substantially rigid member extending therethrough. Individual chambers are retained in supporting engagement with the perimeter of the bladder. The ends of the rigid members of the individual chambers are fastened to adjacent rigid members, whereby the perimeter of the bladder is substantially completely supported with an improved degree of structural rigidity while retaining mattress edge comfort.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance including a cap-gripper and a can-opener actuated by the same motor. The cap-gripper includes relatively movable jaws which are moved by a screw driven by the motor which is automatically stopped when the jaws come together. The can-opener is driven directly by the motor but a clutch is provided for interrupting the drive to the screw each time the can-opener is selectively actuated.

Abstract: A method of dyeing a fabric connected in an endless form while repeatedly circulating said fabric through a dyeing tank is improved by providing a residence vessel made of a perforated plate within said dyeing tank and either rocking or vertically reciprocating said residence vessel as immersed in a dyeing liquor while said fabric is being stagnated within said residence vessel. Owing to the rocking or vertical reciprocating motion of the residence vessel, the dyeing liquor is made to flow into and out of said residence vessel, penetrating therethrough, and thereby the necessary amount of the dyeing liquor can be reduced and the dyeing time can be shortened. A desirable apparatus for practicing said improved method is also provided.

Abstract: A thermowell or the like is installed in a pipe or similar member without taking the member out of service by first welding an adapter to the surface of the member at the point where the thermowell is to be installed, connecting a gate valve and hot tapping machine to the adapter, drilling a hole in the member through the open gate valve, withdrawing the drill and closing the valve, replacing the drill in the hot tapping machine with the thermowell, opening the gate valve, and installing the thermowell through the open valve. The adapter having a taper internally threaded portion, distal from the ends of a conduit therethrough. A thread chaser or cleaning device to remove particles from the internal threads of the adapter is provided.

Abstract: A scrubbing device is provided including a body which is supported on a plurality of wheels which are driven by a hydraulic pump. The scrubbing machine has a squeegee which is hydraulically raised and lowered. The machine is provided with a sensing device adjacent the hydraulic drive pump which senses the flow of the hydraulic fluid and actuates valving to raise the squeegee upon reverse movement of the scrubber and lower the squeegee upon forward movement of the scrubber.

Abstract: A surface cleaning vacuum nozzle having a cleaning materials dispenser slidingly attached thereto, the entire assembly being connectable to a hand held suction wand having a valve attached thereto which is in fluid communication with a cleaning fluid supply. The sliding action of the dispenser aids in the connecting or disconnecting of the nozzle.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a compact wet-dry vacuum cleaner adapted for collecting both wet and dry materials. The vacuum cleaner is powered by a by-pass type blow motor which is supported in a housing. The housing includes a baffle for separating the inflowing cooling air to the motor from the outflowing air which has cooled the motor. The placement of inlets and outlets to the motor housing prevents debris and liquid from splashing on the motor. A materials collection tank is separably attached to the motor housing to enable the tank to be removed for cleaning. The tank includes a nozzle at its front wall, which nozzle has an exit near the top of the tank. A curved air flow redirector at the top of the tank separates collected material from the air. The outlet from the tank is laterally spaced from the flow redirector. The motor housing is attached to a swivelable cover that extends over the motor. The cover extends over a duct that communicates between the materials collection tank and the blow motor.

Abstract: A hinge assembly comprising two interfitting portions wherein a cylindrical shaft connects to a hollow cylinder to construct an operative hinge assembly.