Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Gilroy`, characterized by its upright and uniform plant habit; large decorative disbud-type inflorescences that are 10.2 to 11.7 cm in diameter; attractive medium to light bronze-colored ray florets; and excellent postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about four weeks in an interior environment.

Abstract: A poinsettia plant named `Festival Red` particularly characterized by the combined characteristics of triple form, dark green leaves and intense rich red bracts. Plants are long lasting in shipment, greenhouse and home, and have upright and moderately compact growth habit with free branching.

Abstract: A new and distinct Alstroemeria plant variety producing flowers of good quality and attractive coloration.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Volcano Light Pink`, characterized by its light pink flowers with red star and red purple eye; moderate vigor; dark green, glossy, non-variegated foliage; and freely branching plant habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named `Tioga Tangerine`, characterized by its large orange flowers; flowers held above or beyond the foliage; consistently double and symmetrical flower form; numerous flowers per plant; freely branching, dense plant habit; upright and mounded plant habit, triangular in shape; and dark green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named `Tioga Red`, characterized by its large purple red flowers; flowers held above or beyond the foliage; consistently double and symmetrical flower form; numerous flowers per plant; freely branching, dense plant habit; upright and slightly arching plant habit, triangular in shape; and dark green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named `Tioga Light Pink`, characterized by its large light pink flowers; flowers held above or beyond the foliage; consistently double and symmetrical flower form; numerous flowers per plant; freely branching, dense plant habit; upright and slightly arching plant habit, plants almost spherical; and medium green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Electra Hot White`, characterized by its large pure white flowers; flowers held above the foliage; rounded flower form; numerous flowers per plant; freely branching, dense and bushy plant habit; moderately vigorous and compact, rounded plant habit; dark green and glossy foliage that is flat and horizontal to the plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Double Impatiens plant named `Tioga Hot Pink`, characterized by its large hot pink flowers; flowers held above or beyond the foliage; consistently double and symmetrical flower form; numerous flowers per plant; freely branching, dense plant habit; upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; and dark green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Geranium plant named `Meripino`, characterized by its rounded and upright growth habit; moderate growth rate and vigor; fast rooting; medium green foliage color with distinct zonation pattern; large umbels with about 30 flowers per umbel; semi-double medium pink flowers; and good weather and stress tolerance.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named `Alexandra`, characterized by its numerous yellow flowers; green leaves; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Aglaonema named `Royal Queen` particularly characterized by its large spreading growth habit and its large tri-color leaves which are abundantly marked with two shades of silver green.

Abstract: A new variety of Anthurium is provided. It is a medium size plant, suitable for production in 15 cm to 25 cm pots from a single tissue culture produced microcutting with vigorous growth; early and abundant branching; early and abundant year-round flowering. Leathery, extremely dark green and glossy leaves sharply contrast with long-lasting, medium, uniform-in-size spathes of unusual pink color with dark spadixes. Most spathes are held almost centrally at nearly the same level above foliage on strong peduncles, red in their distal part.

Abstract: The present invention provides a distributed antenna system comprising a primary antenna (14A, 16A) and a plurality of secondary antennas (36, 40), a .?.fibre.!. .Iadd.fiber .Iaddend.optic network (20, 22) connected between the primary antenna (14A, 16A) and the secondary antennas (36, 40), first means (.?.16.!. .Iadd.24.Iaddend., 44) associated with a first one of the antennas (16A, 40) which transmits signals received by that antenna (16A, 40) into the .?.fibre.!. .Iadd.fiber .Iaddend.optic network (20, 22), and second means (32, 50) associated with a second one of the antennas (14A, 36) which causes that antenna (14A, 36) to transmit signals received by the second means (32, 50) from the .?.fibre.!. .Iadd.fiber .Iaddend.optic network (20, 22). Preferably, the use of a heterodyne circuit is avoided and the light signals travelling within the .?.fibre.!. .Iadd.fiber .Iaddend.optic networks (20, 22) are modulated at radio frequency.

Abstract: An .Iadd.acoustically soft .Iaddend.ink jet nozzle .?.assembly is produced from materials, such as.!. .Iadd.for continuous jets. The nozzle is a tubular member formed from .Iaddend.polyphenylene sulfide.?.. The resulting assembly is acoustically soft so that undesirable fluid and mechanical resonances are.!. (.Iadd.RYTON) which has a .Iaddend.substantially .?.attenuated.!. .Iadd.constant response over a transducer range of 10-100 KHz.Iaddend..

Abstract: A data entry and error embedding system in which, first, a document is bitmapped and recorded in a first memory. Then, it is displayed, and portions of it to be replicated by data entry are underlayed by a window, into which window replicated data is entered in location and size such that it is juxtaposed just below that which is replicated, enhancing the accuracy of replication. Second, with this format in place, selected portions of the replicated data are altered by the insertion of character or word substitutions, thus the embedding of errors. Finally, a proofreader would endeavor to correct the error embedded data and a record of his or her changes recorded. In this manner, the skill level of the proofreader and accuracy of the data are computed.

Abstract: A flexible decorative sheet material for use in surfacing automobile body panels and the like is disclosed. The sheet material is characterized by having the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. The material comprises a substantially transparent outer layer, and a pigmented coating on the undersurface of the outer layer which is visible therethrough. The pigmented coating preferably has reflective flakes uniformly distributed therein to impart to the sheet material the appearance of a base coat/clear coat paint finish. Also disclosed are shaped articles which have such sheet materials adhered to one side thereof, and a method for making such sheet materials.

Abstract: Device for attaching a pair of spectacles or eye protection screen (2) to headgear (1) or to a rigid head band. The device comprises a first upper hinge pin with its axis being substantially horizontal and parallel to the wearer's forehead, said hinge pin being extended by a telescoping arm formed from a tubular body (3) in which slides a rod (32). The other end of the telescopic arm is connected by means of a second hinge pin (22) to the center of the pair of spectacles or of the eye protection screen (20). The axis of the second hinge pin is also substantially horizontal and parallel to the wearer's forehead. The device further includes means for temporarily maintaining the open position of the hinge pins and the length and slant of the telescopic arm.

Abstract: A weightlifting suit including a pair of leg sections terminating in leg openings is provided. The leg openings slope from an inner thigh section located on the inside of the wearer's thigh to an outer thigh section generally located on the outside of the wearer's thigh. The leg sections may taper from upper openings generally encasing the upper portions of the thighs to the leg openings. Hems rolled to the outside of the suit away from the thighs of the wearer may be provided around the leg openings.

Abstract: An energy expenditure garment includes a body portion and a pair of limb portions, such as arms or legs. At least one section of the garment is made of closed loop circumferential form to completely surround a portion of the user and is made of elastic resilient material thereby applying a compressive force to that portion of the user. The garment also includes a plurality of elongated elements made of elastic resilient material located on the garment and anchored across areas of the garment which would be subjected to back and forth movement during the performance of an activity by the user.

Abstract: A convertible beach towel and poncho including a piece of cloth having a circular and essentially planar configuration. The piece of cloth has a large aperture through a central portion thereof. A cover member is also included having a circular and essentially planar configuration. The cover member is dimensioned for removable coupling with the large aperture. The cover member can be moved to expose the large aperture to allow for the device to be worn as a poncho or it can be attached around the large aperture to allow the device to be used as a beach towel.

Abstract: A shirt or shirt-like garment having a large cutout section in the torso is constructed in the neck and shoulder region so as to be symmetric across a plane passing laterally therethrough, whereby the "fit" of the shirt is the same whether put on "frontwards" or "backwards." As a consequence, the same shirt or shirt-like garment can be worn in one disposition with the cutout region in the front for cooling and the back covered for protection against the sun, or in the opposite disposition.

Abstract: A protective garment having an outer shell and a thermal liner having a layer of apertured, closed-cell foam material. In a preferred embodiment, the foam material is fire retardant and the layer is bonded to the outer shell, and the garment includes a moisture barrier layer positioned between the foam liner and the wearer of the garment. The closed-cell foam liner is non-moisture absorbent and provides high thermal insulation for its weight and thickness in comparison to prior art thermal liners, so that a relatively thin layer of foam material may be used. Accordingly, the overall weight of the garment is minimized, as is the movement-restricting effect of the liner. The non-absorbency of the foam liner allows the liner to be positioned between the moisture barrier and the outer shell of the garment so that the liner does not restrict flow of perspiration moisture vapor from the wearer to the moisture barrier.

Abstract: Humanwear merchandise is provided in the form of torso-worn garments, headgear and gear for body appendages. The merchandise includes magnetic structure that corresponds to acupressure points on the human torso, head and body appendages for effecting therapeutic magnetic exposure when worn by a human user. The magnet-containing humanwear merchandise includes: (1) several glove designs, (2) torso-worn garments, including T-shirts, pants, briefs, and brassieres, and (3) headgear and various gear for body appendages, including a facemask, a visored-headband, footwear, ankle/foot band support, wrist/hand band supports, finger band, neck band support, and localized elbow and knee support bands.

Abstract: A sports glove, in particular a goalie glove, of which the outside of the palm material preferably is composed of a foamed latex on a textile support material. Additional impact-damping padding is mounted on the inside of the palm material facing the surface of the hand. A so-called spacer fabric designed as a three-dimensional fabric is used as the additional padding and is formed from two flat layers of cover fabrics spaced apart by a sandwiched zone of parallel erect fabric yarns extending perpendicular to the layers of the cover fabrics. In the alternative, an open-pore soft foam or a latex foam of larger thickness and lesser density than the palm material may be used as the additional padding.

Abstract: A full glove of water-proof material such as rubber includes a thumb, index and long finger having short firm bristles on the exterior, for brushing canine teeth.

Abstract: An article of clothing which comprises one or more pieces of fabric which are gathered within a member and releasably held together at predetermined ends by weighted attachment means thereby securing the article of clothing about an individual and allowing the material to hang in an attractive manner.

Abstract: The variable-capacity pocket comprises an external covering element adapted to be applied at a recess provided on a surface and joined, along one edge, to the surface, on the inner side thereof, by means of a border element that can extend so as to allow the movement of the covering element between a position that lies inside the recess and an external position for extraction from the recess. An internal lining is applied to the surface to the rear of the covering element, so as to form, with respect to the covering element, a cavity that can be accessed through at least one opening of the pocket.

Abstract: A new inflatable liner for an aircraft or other protective helmet is disclosed. The liner includes a multiplicity of separate inflatable cells adjacently arranged in the general shape of a cap or of the inside of a helmet. Each inflatable cell includes a separate inflation tube. The inflation tubes extend out the back or side of the liner to one or more collector tubes. A valve controls a supply of inflatable fluid, typically pressurized air, to the collector tube. The inflation tubes may be grouped so that adjacent inflatable cells are differentially pressurized to provide impact energy absorption and so that inflatable cells on the sides of the helmet liner are more highly pressurized than cells on the top of the helmet liner to hold the helmet liner, and an accompanying helmet, more securely on a person's head.

Abstract: A disposable neck protection device that not only covers the neck region, but is comprised of a material which prevents particles from penetrating it while at the same time, allowing the wearer's skin to breathe. The device covers the cheeks and other areas below the level of the wearer's eyes. The device attaches to the front of a mask via sticky tabs or Velcro, having its main portion draping down the front of the neck just below the clavicles, its lower portion fastening behind the wearer's neck via fasteners such as ties, buttons, Velcro or similar means. The neck protection device can be manufactured to accommodate any standard or custom size. The device is made of an absorbent outer layer and an impermeable inner layer which prevents debris from contacting the user's skin yet allows for air flow. The lower end of the device can fit under a gown whereas at the top, it attaches directly to the mask.

Abstract: The quantity of water which is discharged from a flushing tank into a toilet bowl is regulated by accelerating or decelerating the descent of a float in a housing which is installed in the tank. The float carries an actuator which is provided with a valving element serving to seal an outlet of the tank when the float descends in the housing to a selected level as a result of flow of water from the housing into the tank through one or more openings in the housing. Each opening is controlled by a discrete valve which can be closed or opened to a selected extent by the actuator.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus (26) for sampling urine at a toilet equipped with a standard water closet bowl fixture. An elongated urine sampling vessel (96) extending transversely of the bowl fixture is used. While supported in such a manner that the axis thereof extends horizontally and perpendicular to the vertical central plane of the bowl fixture, the urine sampling vessel (96) is moved along the inner surface of the bowl (16) of the fixture and is brought to an optimum sampling position in the bowl space (16A). As the urine sampling vessel is adapted to any fore-and aft and lateral deviation of the direction of urination of an individual, urine is effectively sampled even by a sampling vessel which is small in size. The sampling vessel (96) is mounted to an end of a swing arm (94) having a horizontal pivot axis. In a simplest form of embodiment, only rotational movement is imparted to the swing arm (94).

Abstract: A cleaning device which can be used as a personal hygienic unit, as a unit for cleaning a diaper area of an infant, and rinsing soiled diapers, or as a cleaning unit for clearing clogs in a toilet or drain pipe. There is included a flexible hose which is connected to a water supply and to an inlet of a flow control valve. An outlet of the flow control valve is connected to a rigid hollow handle for delivery of water through the handle to a sprayhead secured at an acute angle in relation to a longitudinal axis of the handle so as to deliver water upwardly from the spray head openings when the device is in use. A secondary unit is independently connected to a water supply for delivery of water to a hand-held spray nozzle to allow cleaning of a diaper area of an infant and rinsing soiled diapers. As an alternative to the sprayhead, there is provided a flexible, bendable pipe having a free open end, through which a stream of water can be delivered to an immediate proximity of a clogged toilet or drain.

Abstract: An above-ground swimming pool comprises a primary wall extending above a ground surface to enclose a primary pool area. The primary wall including an enclosure region having a first wall height and a spillway region having a second wall height lower than the first wall height. An arcuate secondary wall extends above the ground surface. Opposite ends of the secondary wall are attached to the primary wall at either side of the spillway region. The secondary wall has a third wall height lower than the first and second wall heights. The secondary wall and the primary wall enclose a secondary pool area. A pump is provided to pumping water from the secondary pool to the primary pool to generate a flow of water over the spillway region. The primary wall may consist of a first wall and a second wall joined together at a transition piece. The secondary wall may additionally be connected to the primary wall at the transition piece.

Abstract: A portable mattress assembly adapted for use in disaster relief situations having mattress support material engineered to provide a suitable balance between portability and comfort. The mattress assembly includes a fabric envelope adapted to provide a rugged, waterproofed, posterior surface, with a pocket defined therein, in combination with a more supple, water resistant, anterior surface. The fabric envelope further includes fasteners disposed to temporarily attach the mattress assembly to a cot, stretcher staffs, or additional mattress assemblies. The mattress assembly may be folded and retained in accordion fashion and provides handles thereon for portage.

Abstract: A comforter includes a main body portion and a peripheral region extending along at least one edge of the main body portion. With the comforter placed on a bed, the peripheral region defines an at least partially enclosed space between the upper surface of the bed and the main body portion of the comforter. The main body portion contains a fill material in a first weight per unit area and the peripheral region contains a fill material in a second weight per unit area greater than the first weight per unit area. In use, the greater weight per unit area of the peripheral region substantially reduces air circulation into and out from the at least partially enclosed space, creating insulating qualities that are improved over conventional comforters.

Abstract: The invention provides an institutional bed having a mattress frame which can be moved vertically between raised and lowered positions and which can be moved from the lowered position into one of the Trendelenberg or tilted positions. The mattress is supported on an elevating mechanism having pivots trapped in adjustable pivot sets which are mounted at ends of a connecting element. This element is moveable longitudinally of the mattress frame by an actuator to elevate the bed. Each pivot set can be released individually with the mattress frame lowered and the actuator can then be operated to tilt the mattress frame depending on which pivot set was released.

Abstract: A female anatomical mattress including a generally rectangular body supporting structure. The body supporting structure has a pair of side walls with a continuous central section. The central section has an upper panel and a lower panel. The upper panel and lower panel each share a rounded front end and a rounded rear end. The upper panel has a generally rectangular cavity that extends downwardly therefrom and toward the lower panel. Lastly, a generally rectangular head supporting structure is rounded. The head supporting structure is sized for positioning within the cavity of the body supporting structure, when not supporting a person's head. The mattress may be foam filled or inflatable.

Abstract: A combination hand held device having an elongated central gripping portion with a razor type slitter held therein and a staple remover formed thereon. The letter slitter includes an elongated finger formed adjacent the razor type slitter along one side of the elongated central gripping portion and the staple remover is formed at one end of the elongated central gripping portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a drywall knife including a blade having an edge extending transversely to a longitudinal axis of the blade. A handle is attached to the blade, and a screwdriver tip is embedded within and rigidly attached to the handle. A dimple forming projection is attached to the handle and/or the screwdriver tip.

Abstract: A washing machine water level detecting method using a weight sensor for supplying water up to the decided water supply level and performing a next cycle if the determined water supply level is below the predetermined level, or measuring a displacement in accordance with water supply per unit and storing the measured displacement data in a microcomputer if the determined water supply level is above the predetermined level. The method enables an accurate detection of the water level in a washing machine without requiring an additional sensor.

Abstract: A direct-drive washing machine has a drive system adapted for spinning a spin tub during a spin cycle and oscillating an agitator within the spin tub during an agitation cycle. The drive system includes a mounting plate secured to a splash tub, an electric motor supported by the mounting plate, and a drive shaft directly connecting the motor and the agitator. A drive hub encircles the drive shaft and is rotatable relative to the drive shaft. The drive hub is rigidly connected to the spin tub and has a strike plate downwardly extending from a bottom surface of the drive hub. A drive pin is rigidly connected to the drive shaft below the drive hub and engages the strike plate upon continuous rotation of the drive shaft to spin the spin tub and allows oscillation of the agitator upon oscillation of the drive shaft. A locking device selectively engages the drive hub to prevent rotation of the drive hub, and the spin tub attached thereto, during oscillation of the agitator.

Abstract: A method for controlling vibrations occurring during a spin cycle of a washing machine includes the steps of: setting vibration patterns according to the vibration frequencies and period of the washing machine using piezoelectric effect; setting an optimal speed pattern of a motor of the washing machine with respect to each vibration pattern; detecting the vibration frequencies and period of the washing machine using the piezoelectric effect; obtaining a vibration pattern according to the detected vibration frequencies and period; and controlling the motor with the optimal speed pattern with respect to the obtained vibration pattern.

Abstract: A system and method for installing metal deck framing. One or more deck panels are secured with respect to and between two elongated structural framing members to form a deck panel structure. The deck panel structure is then positioned between two primary structural members in a position such that each structural framing member is suspended from a support arm or a support structure that is supported by a corresponding one of the primary structural members. At least each corner portion of the deck panel structure can be mechanically adjusted to vary a vertical position of the deck panel structure.

Abstract: Automatic swimming pool cleaning systems are disclosed. The systems include an automatic swimming pool cleaner incorporating one or more curved wipers protruding from its lower surface. The wipers and flat bottom of the cleaner induce a vortex as fluid flows to its central inlet, entraining debris in the flow. A fluted throat surrounding the inlet additionally assists the interior of the base of the cleaner in retaining debris when opened for cleaning, additionally providing an improved flow path for enhanced debris pick-up. Also disclosed is a valve useful for controlling and indicating the rate of fluid flow to a cleaner. Included within the valve is a plunger attached to a spring, with the spring force opposing fluid flow through the valve. Flow sufficient to overcome the spring force compresses the spring, however, thereby moving the plunger within the tube and providing a dynamic indication of the rate of fluid flow.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for cleaning the surfaces of aircraft with a large manipulator having a rotating brush head consisting of several extensions (12, 12', 12", 14) pivotable on articulations (20, 22, 24, 28) by means of hydraulic drive systems (30) and fitted on a rotary bracket (11) of a motor-driven chassis (10) with its base extension (12) fitted on an angled mast to rotate about a main axis (11) and a multiple articulation (16) on the end extension (14) at the free end. To provide starting auxiliary for the chassis (10), the adaptation of the large manipulator to the aircraft and/or monitoring facilities for the cleaning process, there is an opto-electronic distance camera (40) and a computer-supported electronic evaluation system to which the output signals of the distance camera (40) are applied.

Abstract: A weld cleaning machine includes a frame which is secured by a roller chain immediately adjacent to a pipe having a weld to be cleaned. A rotary weld cleaning element is mounted to the frame on an oscillating arm such that the weld cleaning element oscillates along an oscillation axis oriented axially with respect to the pipe. A first motorized drive system is mounted on the frame to rotate the frame circumferentially around the pipe. A second motorized drive system is mounted on the frame to oscillate the weld cleaning element along the oscillation axis. A third motorized drive system is included in the oscillating arm to rotate the weld cleaning element. The weld cleaning machine is controlled remotely via a control cable and a control panel such that the operator can stand some distance from the pipe being cleaned. Preferably the machine automatically performs a programmed sequence of motions to clean a strip of substantial width along the axis of the pipe.

Abstract: An implement for cleaning cooking grates. The cleaning implement has an elongated handle and a head including teeth. The teeth are adjustably secured to, and spaced laterally along, the head so as to fit in between the staves of a cooking grate. The teeth are laterally movable so as to be adjustable to a particular cooking grate. A preferred embodiment has a slot to provide for lateral movement of the teeth. One embodiment envisions use of tapered teeth for contacting the grate staves along a tapered region. One embodiment employs an ergonomic handle allowing for cleaning with only a horizontal back and forth motion.

Abstract: A motor vehicle screen wiper comprising a wiper blade which is applied against a swept surface by means of a wiper arm articulated on a drive head, so as to be driven by the latter in alternate wiping movement over the swept surface, includes a projecting element or lifting tab carried by the wiper arm. When the wiper is in its parked position, this lifting tab cooperates with an engagement face of a ramp which is fixed on the vehicle, so as to displace the wiper arm in such a way that the wiper blade tends to be separated from the swept surface, so as to reduce or eliminate the pressure with which the blade is applied to the swept surface in the parked position of the wiper. The lifting tab is made integral with the wiper arm.

Abstract: A mop thread-squeezing apparatus capable of compressing mop thread sufficiently without deteriorating the operability thereof, by applying a great pressing force to the mop thread. A pinion fixed to a driving shaft and a rack supporting one end of a squeezing plate are installed on each of left and right side plates of a squeezing tank. A radius of a pitch circle of the pinion at a point of contact between the pitch circle of the pinion and a pitch line of the rack becomes gradually smaller in a region corresponding to a former half time period of a lever operation and is almost constant in a region corresponding to a latter half time period of the lever operation. In the former half time period of the lever operation, a squeezing plate moves downward rapidly and thus the amount of the downward movement thereof is great, whereas in the latter half time period of the lever operation, the radius of the pitch circle becomes smaller and thus the pressing force of the squeezing plate becomes greater.