Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the first week in July, with first picking on Jul. 7, 1996. The fruit is uniformly large in size, subacidic in flavor, globose in shape, clingstone in type, medium firm in texture, and nearly full red in skin color. The variety was a first generation cross using Summer Bright (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 7,049) yellow flesh nectarine as the selected seed parent and June Pearl (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 9,360) white flesh nectarine as the selected pollen parent.

Abstract: An azalea plant named Melodie particularly characterized by its evergreen foliage, double flower form, light salmon-pink flower color with red flecks and white margin, free branching, compact semi-upright plant habit, uniform flowering response in a year round controlled program, and by its good cooler tolerance and keeping quality.

Abstract: A new yaupon is described which is characterized by its lustrous dark green foliage, and extremely high branching density. The new tree is comparable in durability and resistance to temperature extremes to other varieties of Ilex vomitoria and has similar resistance to insect and disease. Tree size is also comparable to standard varieties; but the deep green densely borne foliage on numerous fine branches gives it a rich, full appearance that makes it attractive to the consumer and enhances commercial value.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crape myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, which is characterized by a vigorous, upright growth habit, leathery leaves which emerge crimson and quickly change to medium green, few seed heads, moderate seed head production, inflorescences which are eight to fourteen inches tall and six to ten inches wide, flower buds that are crimson before opening, and cherry red flower petals with occasional slight white variegation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of crape myrtly, Lagerstroemia indica, which is characterized by a dense, upright, and pyramidal growth habit, leathery leaves which emerge crimson and slowly change to medium green, few seed heads, late flowering season, inflorescences which are six to twelve inches tall and four to eight inches wide, and flower petals that range from cardinal red bordered irregularly by white on hot summer days to pink with more white on cooler or cloudy days.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Marguerite daisy plant named `Sugar Baby`, characterized by its compact plant habit; dense, bushy and freely branching plant form; freely and early flowering; and pure white ray and bright yellow disc florets.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named `Walcoreop`, characterized by its uniform, spreading and compact growth habit; moderate to rapid growth rate; moderate to high vigor; large inflorescences that are saucer-shaped; numerous inflorescences that flower continuously throughout the flowering season; bright yellow ray and disc florets; long, narrow ray florets; long, narrow bracts; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Electra Royale`, characterized by its numerous, large. rounded purple flowers; flowers held above the foliage; freely branching, dense and bushy plant habit; moderately vigorous and compact, rounded, almost spherical plant habit; and dark green and glossy foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Moala`, characterized by its flat and rounded dark red-colored flowers; upright and mounded growth habit; and dark green, glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Tagula`, characterized by its large orange and light pink bi-colored flowers; rounded and mounded growth habit; and dark purple, slightly glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Lopinga`, characterized by its large flat and rounded dark salmon to light red-colored flowers with a white "eye"; freely flowering habit; compact, upright to outwardly spreading growth habit; freely branching plant habit; and dark green, somewhat glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Toga`, characterized by its flat and rounded lavender-colored flowers; upright to outwardly spreading, rounded and mounding growth habit; and dark green, somewhat glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Xanthia`, characterized by its large bright orange-colored flowers; mounded and compact growth habit; freely branching plant habit; and dark green, glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Tortola`, characterized by its flat and rounded light pink-colored flowers; outwardly spreading, mounded and compact growth habit; and dark green, somewhat glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: The invention is an automatic precharge circuit featuring precharge devices each of which is interposed between a high voltage node, connectable to a supply potential, and a serial node. The precharge devices are gated automatically by a primary predecode signal of a decode portion of the row decoder. Power is conserved since the serial nodes are passively pulled to the supply potential through the precharge devices. The invention increases speed and provides error free wordline selection.

Abstract: A monitoring system for replaceable units, such as toner cartridges in an electrophotographic printer, includes on the unit an electronic count memory and an electronic flag memory. The count memory maintains a one-by-one count of prints made with the cartridge. The flag memory includes a series of bits which are alterable from a first state to a second state but not alterable from the second state to the first state. The bits in the flag memory are altered at predetermined intervals as prints are made with the cartridge. The flag memory is used as a check to override unauthorized manipulation of the count memory.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of hydriodic acid in an aqueous solution as an aphrodisiac to heighten sexual desire.

Abstract: In an optical lithographical system (e.g., 100) for printing features of a patterned mask (e.g., 103) into a workpiece (e.g., 120), such as in a semiconductor device, a one- or two-dimensional (depending on the features of the mask) optical transmission phase-shift diffracting device (e.g., 107) is inserted between an optical condensor (e.g., 105) and the patterned mask whose features are to be printed into the workpiece. The diffracting device is designed so as to enable an imaging lens system (e.g., 102) to collect more than merely a single order of the resulting diffraction patterns of the features of the mask and, by varying the spatial periodicity of the diffracting device, to tailor the illumination incident on the mask in accordance with the features (e.g., 114, 115) of the mask.

Abstract: Cephem derivatives of the general formula ##STR1## is which the R.sub.2 O group is in the syn-position, a process for their manufacture and pharmaceutical formulations which are active against bacterial infections and contain these compounds.

Abstract: Method of employing a balloon tube for creating a thrombosis of vessels located directly under the surface of a body cavity which is difficult to reach, through the initiation of an electric current between the balloon which is deflated as introduced into the body cavity and which is inflated by introducing a fluid on the spot and an outside electrode. The fluid which is used to inflate the balloon is electrically conductive and the balloon wall is semi-permeable for the fluid.

Abstract: A protection headgear against ballistic projectiles for use where a helmet is in-appropriate or where the headgear is wanted not to differ in appearance from conventional headgear and the problem has been the lack of a proper headgear. The problem is solve by providing a protection headgear (1), wherein the protection structures are compose of flexible protective and damping layers (20-25), the headgear's (9) outer and inner surface materials (5, 6, 53; 48, 47, 54, 61) including protection structures which may be removable (15, 33, 39), a vizor (4) being able to comprise the protection structure.

Abstract: A protective glove is made of fabric of interwoven metal rings. The metal rings are interwoven in such a way that the fabric is substantially more flexible, without forming folds, in a longitudinal direction (L) than in a perpendicular direction thereto. The longitudinal direction (L) is the longitudinal direction of the fingers. The protective glove is further provided in the area of the wrist with a slot oriented towards the fingers and bridged by a closing strip arranged on the glove. The closing strip is also made of interwoven metal rings and is interwoven with the glove.

Abstract: The present invention is a protective garment comprising a puncture-resistant member disposed so as to protect the knee portions and forearm portions of the garment from injury from sharp objects. The protective garment of the present invention comprises an upper body portion comprising a torso portion and two arm portions and a trousers portion comprising a torso portion and two leg portions, and comprising a material providing abrasion resistance to the garment and providing thermal protection to the wearer. The dorsal forearm portions and ventral knee joint portions each comprise a puncture-resistant member disposed so as to protect these portions of the garment from complete puncture, thereby protecting the emergency worker from injury from sharp objects, such as hypodermic needles.

Abstract: A cap having a tactile and visual identifier of the source of the cap. The cap includes a crown portion and a brim. The brim has a topside and an underside. An emblem is placed on the underside of the brim. In one embodiment, the emblem is embroidered onto the brim to produce a design which is raised from the surface of the brim. When a wearer dons, removes or adjusts the cap, the wearer's thumb naturally comes into contact with the raised emblem. The tactile feel of the emblem serves to identify to the user the emblem on the cap. Further, the emblem provides a constant visual indication to the wearer of the emblem on the cap.

Abstract: An inflatable applique for a fabric article which may be attached to an article of clothing after it is fully manufactured comprising a top and a backing layer of vinyl which are sealing affixed to one another creating a substantially airtight enclosure, a heat-fusible layer disposed on the outside of the backing layer, and an anti-sealing treatment disposed between some or all portions the top and backing layers to prevent fusing of those portions during attachment of the applique to an article of clothing. In the method of manufacture, the top and backing layers are welded together before attachment of the enclosure to a clothing article.

Abstract: A panty liner for use with thong underwear including a pliable body portion having a generally oblong configuration. The body portion includes a first end portion of a predetermined width and a second end portion of a predetermined width. The width of the first end portion is greater than the width of the second end portion. The body portion includes a tapered intermediate portion disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion. The body portion is positionable within a pair of thong underwear.

Abstract: Multisectional body stocking having a plurality of various sections is connected by elastic attachment materials on each section in an overlapping manner. The multiple detachable hosiery sections allow the user to mix or match hosiery sections, or change the number of hosiery sections, to accommodate fashion desires, changes in clothing or a run in a particular hosiery section. The result is a versatile multisectional body stocking hosiery system which allows a user to use some of the various sections in many different combinations.

Abstract: A toilet has a pump to deliver selected quantities of water from a reservoir to a toilet bowl so as to effect a water savings. In one aspect, both the motor and pump are positioned in the reservoir to deliver water to both the rim and bowl portions. In another aspect, there are conduits connected between the basin, the rim and controls which are provided to deliver water to the rim and bowl either independently, simultaneously or in selective sequences. In alternative embodiments, a refill tube is connected to an intake conduit and the rim of the bowl to effect a water seal, a fail safe valve is connected to the supply conduit, a receptacle with a cleaning fluid and a pump is connected to the bowl and there are at least two receptacles for receiving waste.

Abstract: The protective layer exhibits an oblong web (1), which is to be laid on the surface of the seat, and is made of a thin and flexible film, for example tissue paper. The web (1) is shrunk in its longitudinal direction into a package and provided with a wrapper (3) that can be torn open. The wrapper consists of a separately produced tape (3), which envelops the shrunk web (1) at right angles to the longitudinal direction. For use, the wrapper is torn open at the tab members (A, B) and the web (1) expands, whereby an edge (1b) changes automatically into a position projecting from a seat region (1a).

Abstract: An improved apparatus for raising and lowering toilet seats and covers which comprises a pair of handle assemblies which extend radially from the toilet seat and cover. Each handle assembly comprises a U-shaped bracket which is attached to the underside of the toilet seat or cover by screws or other suitable means. At the end of each bracket is a rod member having an interior threaded portion. A spherical handle member, having a cylindrical opening projecting therethrough, is rotatably mounted on the rod member and held in place by a screw threaded into the rod member.

Abstract: An inflatable article made of impervious flexible material includes a top sheet, a bottom sheet, an inner sheet and an outer sheet that confine a looped air receiving space. The top sheet includes a seat portion sized to seat at least one person thereon. The inflatable article further includes at least one dividing wall disposed between the top sheet and the bottom sheet and dividing the air receiving space into at least two compartments, and at least two vertical partition walls disposed in each of the compartments immediately below the seat portion. Each of the vertical partition walls has a top edge sealed to one of the top sheet and the dividing sheet, and a bottom edge sealed to one of the dividing sheet and the bottom sheet. The vertical partition walls define at least one chamber that is in fluid communication with a corresponding one of the upper and lower compartments.

Abstract: A foot massager is provided in the form of a footbath (1) having first and second foot receiving portions (10). The base (2) of the footbath (1) is provided with a plurality of movable massaging elements (31, 50) to perform a massaging function on the feet. In one embodiment, the massaging elements are half-round projections (31) formed on a movable member (30) and which project through apertures (33) in an overlying fixed member (32), while in a second embodiment the massaging elements are rotating wheels (50) fixed on the movable member (30).

Abstract: A rear loaded and unloaded wheelchair and method for transferring a patient between a bed and a wheelchair through the rear of the wheelchair. The wheelchair includes a wheeled main frame, a sub-frame rearwardly extensible relative to the main frame to a position overlying the bed. The sub-frame is vertical moveable on the main frame to raise and lower the sub-frame to a position adjacent the bed and a position removed from the bed. A patient supporting chair is rotatably mounted on the sub-frame for rolling movement between a forward position and a rearward position adjacent the bed cantileverly supported on the main frame via the sub-frame. The chair includes a frame having laterally spaced apart rails and upstanding back rails. The side seat rails detachably mount a seat on which a person will sit while seated on a bed.

Abstract: As assembly for supporting and moving a person including a first portion which supports that part of the person's body below the waist; and a second portion which supports that part of the person's body above the waist, the second portion having first and second members which extend downwardly relative to the first portion, the first and second members releasably secured on the second portion.

Abstract: A portable baby sleeping swing including a door attachment portion adapted for securement to a door jamb. A pair of springs each having upper ends secured to a hook. The hook is secured to the door attachment portion. The lower ends of the springs have a hook disposed therebetween. A hammock is secured to the hook on the lower ends of the pair of springs.

Abstract: A hammock structure comprising an assembled frame and a detachable hammock. The frame includes two horizontal tubes for support on the ground, four L-shaped connecting tubes fitted respectively with two ends of each horizontal tube, four extension tubes fitted with the connecting tubes, two U-shaped tubes fitted with the ends of the extension tubes and two reinforcing chains connected between each two connecting tubes. The hammock includes two rod members each of which is formed with several through holes. A fastening hook is screwed into one end of each through hole to engage with a securing ring. A main cord at one end of the hammock is hung on the fastening hook, while a hanging cord is tied with each securing ring. Each hanging cord is further hung on a ring member to permit detachable engagement of the hammock on the frame.

Abstract: A combination beach towel and pillow case comprising a towel, which can be made of fiber-reactive dyed velour on one side for a decorative pattern, and a rectangular panel sized in shape and connected at two edges to form a pillow receiving compartment. The panel is folded over itself, connected at two edges and attached to one end of the beach towel, and can occupy approximately one-twelfth the surface area of the beach towel. Alternately, two rectangular panels can be attached at three edges and connected to one end of the beach towel to form the pillow compartment. The pillow compartment includes a closure at the pillow receiving opening to capture the pillow and keep sand and dirt from entering the pillow compartment and reaching the pillow. The pillow can be easily removed from the pillow compartment providing for easy cleaning of the towel, and easy replacement of the pillow.

Abstract: A combination top and bottom sheet construction. The bottom sheet is comprised of a main section, a pair of side sections, and a foot section. A top sheet includes a main section and a foot end terminal edge. In order to secure the top sheet to the bottom sheet, a pinch stitch is formed transversely across an intermediate portion of the bottom sheet. In particular, a double run formed from the bottom sheet is gathered and the foot end terminal edge of the top sheet is inserted within the double run and the composite double run and foot end terminal end are stitched to form the pinch stitch. An elastic seam is connected about the perimeter of the bottom sheet so as to make the bottom sheet a fitted sheet. Disposed within the lower corner areas of the fitted bottom sheet is a series of bottom panels that are designed to extend diagonally across the lower corner areas of an underlying support structure such as a mattresses.

Abstract: A bed with a wash tub for pubes which may reduce nursing work loads and improve conditions of the patients during the washing. The bed 3 with a wash tub for pubes comprises a main frame 5 with legs 5, and a wash tub 21 for pubes positioned at the center of the main frame 5, a mattress 11, 13, 15, laid on the main frame. The wash tub 21 for pubes has a tub body 23, a pair of left and right hip supports 25 partially provided in the tub, a hot water supply means 29 which supplies hot water to a col portion between the hip supports and a drain 31. The patient's hips 2 are placed on the paired hip supports 25 and then the col portion between the hip supports 25 is showered with a hot water to wash the pubes of the patient successfully.

Abstract: A sectional bed (10) having a bedframe (34), a mattress section holder (16) attached to the bedframe (34) and a number of independent mattress sections (14) for support, removably attachable to the mattress section holder (16). A traveling frame (36) movably connected to the bed (10) and a shuttle (48) connected to the traveling frame (36) for use in removing and replacing each of the several independent mattress sections (14) are provided. By this means, the ability to independently separately remove sections of the bed (10) is provided. As a result, this present invention eliminates and/or alleviates four of the major problems associated with the care of bedridden patients; those being: 1) bedsores; 2) bedpan usage; 3) linen changing; and 4) patient bathing.

Abstract: A stretcher for moving, particularly in narrow spaces, injured and sick persons is constructed with a minimum of fastening elements, and with advantageously located hand holds. A flexible sheet material has a first portion with a width greater than a patient's breast area and a second portion with a width greater than a patient's leg area, but less than the breast area portion. At least one bottom stiffener is attached to the sheet, and reinforcing straps are attached to the bottom surface of the sheet. Longitudinal support elements (preferably with stiffeners) are connected along the longitudinal edges of the sheet, and fastening straps (as least some of which are adjustable) extend between the longitudinal straps and the longitudinal support elements. A minimum number of fasteners extend from the longitudinal support elements to be connected together and thereby hold the sheet wrapped around the person.

Abstract: A series of pillows having about the same weight are formed with different heights by employing casings having a gusset between the top and bottom panels. Relatively narrow gussets produce casings having relatively small volumes, and relatively large gussets produce casings having relatively large volumes. For a given weight of fill material, the smaller the volume of the casing the higher the crown will be and the higher the overall height of the pillow will be. Pillows in the series having the greatest height can be formed with no gusset at all.

Abstract: A balloon filled bag for use as a mattress or children's trampoline made of a flexible membrane or textile material and stuffed with air filled elastic toy balloons that are of random size. The interstices between the larger balloons are substanially filled by the small balloons to provide additional support, comfort and to prevent injury to the user of the bag.

Abstract: An air-loss mattress (1) to which air under pressure is supplied from a source, control apparatus (2) for controlling the supply of air under pressure from the source to the air-loss mattress through a connector which form part of the mattress, and means included in the control apparatus for setting a required pressure of air flow to the mattress, the air-loss mattress being characterized in that it includes a manifold conduit (25) connected to the source of air under pressure through an outlet pipe (26) of the control apparatus, an open-ended tube (27) connected at one end to pressure recording means of the control apparatus with its free end positioned within the manifold conduit (25) to provide a direct measure of the pressure of air present within this manifold, and means for automatically varying the rate at which air is supplied to the mattress from the source in dependence upon differences existing between the pressure recorded by the pressure recording means and the set pressure in a sense to minimize

Abstract: A multi-purpose tool, for use with a barbecue grill, having a hook at one end thereof and a relatively thin curved and tapered blade at the other end thereof which tool can be used for many different functions such as lifting and repositioning a grill cover and/or grate, adjusting the position of an air vent, holding and positioning a charcoal briquet, cleaning the bars of the grill grate by scraping, and moving ashes toward an opening in the kettle portion of the grill.

Abstract: A bowling lane maintenance machine includes a shiftable head operable for discharging successive streams of lane dressing during successive passes along the length of an applicator assembly in order to apply lane dressing to a bowling lane according to a predetermined pattern. The preferred embodiment includes a positive displacement pump that delivers successive equal volumes of lane dressing so that the resulting streams are precisely controlled despite variations in the viscosity of the lane dressing.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer cleaning apparatus having an edge rinse member adapted for rinsing edges of a semiconductor wafer and having a moving member adapted to permit horizontally movement of the edge rinse member, wherein the apparatus is adapted to minimize or prevent an upper surface of the wafer from being stained with pollutants during rinsing. The wafer cleaning apparatus minimizes or prevents rebounding of a rinse solution containing particles from the inside wall of a bowl during rinsing of the edges of a semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: A snow removal device for rapidly removing large amounts of snow from the top surfaces of an automobile. The snow removal device includes a mitt element that receives a person's hand and a portion of the arm to a point in between the elbow and the shoulder. The mitt element is affixed to the rear surface of a plow structure, wherein the mitt element retains the hand so that the palm of the hand faces the rear surface of the plow structure. The mitt element and the plow structure combine to retain a person's arm in a manner that prevents the arm from bending at the elbow. The plow structure has a substantially planar front surface that displaces snow as it moves across the top surfaces of an automobile. The bottom of the plow structure is configured so that is can conform to the changing contours of the automobile without scratching any finished surface that the plow structure may encounter.

Abstract: A foot scrubbing system including a base member. A plurality of suction cups are disposed on a lower surface of the base member. A plurality of foot bristles extend upwardly from the base member. Three toe bristles are disposed within the base member inwardly of an end portion thereof.

Abstract: A gum and toothbrush apparatus for an infant provides a body with a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes opposed layers of bristles for brushing the infant's upper and lower gums and teeth. The body has a proximal end hemispherically shaped with a handle that can be gripped and manipulated by the child. A guard or gauge is positioned in between the proximal and distal ends. The guard is concavely shaped to register against the infant's mouth adjacent to the lips. Further, the guard is sized and shaped to conform generally to the child's lips and adjacent mouth, but being too large to be placed inside the infant's mouth. The concavity of the gauge aligns the bristles with the infant's gum ridge line when the concavity abuts the infant's lips. The body handle, and guard can be of a rubber or soft plastic material.