Abstract: The present invention provides a portable, disposable article for repelling insects. The article includes a fibrous substrate which can be impregnated with the insect repellent. In one embodiment, the fibrous substrate is disposed intermediate a porous cover and a barrier layer, and comprises fibers having external capillary channels. The porous cover can comprise an apertured plastic film having tapered apertures. The insect repellent can be contained in a breakable packet, such that when the breakable packet is broken, the insect repellent is directed through the fibrous substrate for release through the apertured film.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article of manufacture which minimizes odor caused by bodily fluids, i.e. perspiration, comprising: a liquid pervious topsheet; a liquid impervious backsheet; an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet; and optionally, a means for supporting the article in an appropriate position to perform its absorbency and odor control function; wherein the topsheet comprises an apertured plastic film containing an effective amount of zeolite impregnated with a heavy metal ion; The articles of the present invention provide an increase in the topsheet surface area available for contact with external body fluids such as perspiration, places the antibacterial active in the closest proximity to the skin of the wearer, the active reducing the perspiration malodor by minimizing its formation.

Abstract: An exposure method for transferring a pattern on a mask onto a photosensitive substrate. The exposure method has steps of (1) preparing the mask with a first alignment mark and the substrate with a second alignment mark, a length of the first alignment mark in a scan direction being shorter than a length of the second alignment mark in the same direction; (2) scanning the first and second alignment marks; (3) detecting an intensity of the light which has been emitted from the light source optical system and irradiated the mask and the substrate; (4) calculating an amount of dislocation between the first and second alignment marks in the scan direction; (5) correcting the dislocation between the mask and the substrate; (6) effecting an exposure to transfer the pattern on the mask onto the substrate.

Abstract: A process for curing and foaming epoxidized diene polymers which comprises contacting the polymer with a nonaromatic anhydride curing agent at an epoxy/anhydride molar ratio from 0.6 to 1.4 and from 2 to 10 phr of an accelerator at a temperature of from 100.degree. to 200.degree. C. for a period of 10 minutes to six hours.

Abstract: This invention is an EPDM roofing membrane adhesive system which comprises an outer protective layer of EPDM and an adhesive layer coated on the underside of said EPDM layer to adhere the membrane to a similarly coated EPDM membrane or to the primed surface of a roof. The adhesive layer comprises from 40 to 60 percent by weight of a hydrogenated styrene-diene-styrene block copolymer having a polystyrene content of from 20 to 40 percent by weight and an overall weight average molecular weight of from 50,000 to 150,000, from 15 to 35 percent by weight of a polyphenylene ether resin having an intrinsic viscosity of less than 0.35 deciliters per gram or of a high softening point endblock resin and from 15 to 35 percent by weight of a tackifying resin. Preferably, the molecular weight of the block copolymer is from 50,000 to 100,000 and the intrinsic viscosity of the polyphenylene ether is less than 0.2.

Abstract: Fluoroelastomer compositions with minimal concentrations of extractable metal species exhibit excellent performance characteristics under conditions requiring exceptional purity.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing intermediates for 7-oxabicycloheptane carboxylic acid intermediates of the structures ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sup.1 is alkyl, arylalkyl or cycloalkyl; R.sup.2 is aryl or arylalkyl; and of the structure ##STR2## where R and R.sup.1 are as defined above, which may be used in making the final anti-thrombotic--anti-vasospastic compounds.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of dogwood, Cornus florida, is provided which forms extremely large and distinctive blooms wherein the petals are pink on the outside fading to almost white in the center. The plant produces larger than normal leaves and exhibits superior growth rate and a hardy resistance to disease.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Euonymus plant named `Interbolwi`, characterized by its showy green and yellow variegated foliage; compact, spreading and rounded plant form; moderate growth rate; flat leaves; and excellent resistance to leaf spot diseases. It is intended that the new Euonymus will be marketed under the trade name Blondy.

Abstract: The petunia cultivar `Caschop` is particularly characterized by large flowers that are intensely purple; a trailing plant habit and a long growing season with vigorous growth and abundant flower production that continues under hot or mild winter conditions.

Abstract: The petunia cultivar `Caschamp` is particularly characterized by vigorous growth and abundant flower production under diverse conditions including heat as well as moderate winter temperatures; a flower with an upper side that is brilliant pink with a dark purple center and a lower side that is light purple with dark veins and a long garden season in which growth and flowering continues from early spring until late winter.

Abstract: The petunia cultivar `Caschika` is particularly characterized by vigorous growth and continued flowering under hot summer conditions and in mild winters; a long garden season with flowering from early spring until late winter; prolific growth with vigorous green-gray (R.H.S. 137B) foliage and pink-lavender (R.H.S. 78A) flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Kijola`, but marketed under the synonym `Jolana`, characterized by its large magenta-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; upright and mounded growth habit; and dark green, glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea impatiens plant named `Kimpgua`, a.k.a `Improved Guadeloupe` characterized by its flat and rounded purple and pink bi-colored flowers; upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; freely branching plant habit; and dark green, slightly glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `214`, characterized by its medium pink-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; outwardly spreading, rounded and mounding growth habit; freely branching plant habit; and dark green, matte, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Guzmania plant named `Lambada`, characterized by its tall and broad growth habit; arching broad leaves; branched inflorescenes with showy bright red floral bracts and bright yellow sepals; and tolerance to wet media.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Kipas`, but marketed under `Pascua`, characterized by its flat and rounded light purple-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; outwardly spreading, mounded and rounded growth habit; and dark green, slightly glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of New Guinea Impatiens plant named `Kinoc`, and to be marketed under the name `Noctua`, characterized by its magenta-colored flowers; freely flowering habit; outwardly spreading, mounded and rounded growth habit; freely branching plant habit; and dark green, glossy, non-variegated foliage.

Abstract: A bonded abrasive grit structure which may be attached to a tool surface and a method for making a grit structure and tool therefrom. The grit structure includes a plurality of peaks which have a grit particle at the apex and are substantially the same height such that the apexes collectively define a plane. A setting matrix of preferably tungsten carbide particulate matter of high melting point surrounds the grit particle. A resin binder is dispersed throughout the structure. The binder is drivable from the structure at a first temperature. The structure is brazeable to a tool surface by infiltration of a brazing material therethrough at a second higher temperature.

Abstract: A circuit for adding a resonance tone to a tone signal to be generated is provided. When a damper operator is not operated, the resonance tone is not added but an ordinary tone signal is generated. When the damper operator has been operated, the resonance tone is added so that a tone signal including the resonance tone is generated. An effect of a damper operator, i.e., loud pedal, in a piano, a natural musical instrument, is thereby simulated with high fidelity. The resonance tone may be produced by passing an ordinary tone signal through a filter. Alternatively, data obtained by sampling an actually produced tone of a piano, a natural musical instrument, when a damper operator, i.e., loud pedal, is ON may be stored in a memory and a resonance tone may be generated by reading out the stored data from the memory. The signal of the generated resonance tone may be sounded by itself or after mixing with an ordinary tone signal at a suitable mixing ratio.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clean up bag, more particularly to a plastic bag that has a plastic glove which is heat sealed to one interior side of the bag. The glove has two thumbs so that it may be used by either left handed or right handed individuals. The bag is covered with a cut-resistant fabric such as Kevlar, and has a padding of fibrous material on the outside of the bag which absorbs any liquid surrounding or contained in the waste to be picked up. The bag also has a draw string closure on the top which pulls from either side. The bag is turned inside out once the waste has been cleaned up, and the draw strings used to close the bag for disposal.

Abstract: Preheated diluent and steam are introduced into a container containing waste material typically comprised of a sludge mixture of liquid and solid material including hydrocarbons. The material is thereby heated and its viscosity reduced to form a pumpable slurry. The slurry is pumped out of the container and its viscosity is adjusted to the optimum for separating the solids and liquids. The solids are then separated from the liquid, any valuable material in either the solids and the liquid are recovered and the rest disposed of.

Abstract: This method and apparatus optically samples numerous points on the surface of an object to remotely sense its shape utilizing two stages. The first stage employs a moveable non-contact scanner, which in normal operation sweeps a narrow beam of light across the object, illuminating a single point of the object at any given instant in time. The location of that point relative to the scanner is sensed by multiple linear photodetector arrays behind lenses in the scanner. These sense the location by measuring the relative angular parallax of the point. The second stage employs multiple fixed but widely separated photoelectronic sensors, similar to those in the scanner, to detect the locations of several light sources affixed to the scanner, thereby defining the absolute spatial positions and orientations of the scanner. Individual light sources are distinguished by time-multiplexing their on-off states.

Abstract: When an exposure counter in a single-use camera indicates that the maximum number of exposures on a roll of film in the camera have been exposed, a function of the camera such as an electronic flash capability is disabled to prevent unauthorized recycling of the camera. A reset code must be inputted to the camera to initialize the exposure counter and to enable the electronic flash capability, to permit authorized reuse of the camera with another roll of film.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a negative electrode, a positive electrode and a non-aqueous electrolyte with lithium ion conductivity. A composite oxide produced from a metal or a metalloid and lithium represented by composition formula Li.sub.x MO (where M represents metals or metalloids other than alkali metals, and x satisifies 0.ltoreq.x) is used as an active material of one or both of the negative electrode and the positive electrode. The battery exhibits a large charging/discharging capacity and a high energy density together with smaller polarization (internal resistance) on charging and discharging which facilitates a large current charging and discharging with a long cycle life and reduces deterioration due to excess charging and excess discharging.

Abstract: An arcade game which can have simulated objects, such as race horses traversing a stimulated race track, can further have video images generated which will represent the same positional relationship of the objects. The track can positionally sense the actual position of the moving objects and an image forming circuit can be responsive to the positional data to generate computer images from a variety of angles based on background images of the track and of the individual horses to project a realistic computer image for observers.

Abstract: A process and a device for severing wrappings (11) in each case surrounding a stack (10) of blanks and for removing the wrappings (11).To guarantee that they are held together better, stacks (10) of blanks are surrounded by a strip-shaped wrapping (11). In the region of a wrappings station (19), these are severed by a horizontally movable knife (23). The knife (23) enters into the upper area of an upright limb (12) of the wrapping (11), between upper blanks of the stack (10) of blanks, and is moved along a guide rail (25) whilst severing the wrapping (11). The latter is subsequently drawn away downward by a drawing force.

Abstract: A sport shirt or other garment is provided with a load-distributing shoulder yoke for relieving the strain resulting from carrying a golf bag or the like. The load-distributing yoke comprises an outer layer of fabric and an inner layer of filler material below the outer layer of fabric, with the filler material serving to cushion the shoulders and upper torso of the wearer against the weight of the golf bag strap. The filler material preferably comprises a breathable, low-density material for venting body heat and evaporating moisture. The load-distributing yoke may further comprise a bottom layer of fabric below the inner layer of filler material.

Abstract: The present field of the invention is related to the operation of snowmobiles. More specifically, the invention is related to equipment used by a snowmobiler when operating a snowmobile. Specifically, the present invention relates to a glove adapted to engage the throttle of the snowmobile and a method of use therefore.

Abstract: A sports glove has a single-piece support insert adapted to be received therein along the top of one or more fingers, the hand and the wrist in order to provide support, protection and performance enhancement to the user. The glove is flexible so it can provide firm yet resilient support in order to maintain the support insert in place during movement. The support insert can be molded or deformed for customized fit.

Abstract: An elastic belt allows blousing of the lower portion of an upper garment. The belt comprises a longitudinally stretchable strip which is wrapped around the torso of the body and secured with a hook-and-loop fastener component. The belt comprises an inner surface having a high coefficient of friction with the garment material. The outer surface of the belt comprises a matching hook-and-loop fastener component. The hem of the upper garment can be tucked under the inner surface of the belt from the lower side of the belt to form a bloused hem.

Abstract: Lumbar protector with underpants incorporated, including a pair of underpants; and a closed band sewn to an upper part of the pair of underpants and having a band height such that the band covers at least lumbar vertebrae of a user, the band being produced in natural textile fibers with a significant caloric effect and at least ten per cent selected from the group consisting of elastomeric polyurethane, rubber and similar fibers, and the lumbar protector has either natural colors of the fiber, or colors from treatment with natural dyes.

Abstract: A waste water valve for use in the bottom of a bathtub or the like has a drain insert extending through an opening in the bottom end of the receptacle. A support member extends across the lower end of the drain inset and the vertical post is secured thereto and extends outwardly therefrom. The post has a flat planar surface thereon which intersects with an annular groove adjacent the top of the post. A closure member with a central bore is rotatably mounted on the post and is rotatable with the post when lifted to a position within the annular groove. A washer is secured within the center bore of the closure member and has a circular center bore with a flat segment adjacent thereto to permit the closure member to dwell within the annular groove when the flat segment is out of alignment with the planar surface of the post, but which will permit the closure member to slidably turn relative to the post when the flat surface is in alignment with the planar surface.

Abstract: A bathtub comprises: a tub body (1) for accumulating bath water; a bath water treating section for activating the bath water; and a water circulating section (2) for forcedly circulating the bath water between the tub body and the bath water treating section. The bath water treating section is a magnetic water treating section (3) and/or a ceramic ball water treating section (4) to activate the bath water in a wide range.

Abstract: A foot bath formed of a base and a wall which are relatively collapsible wherein the reservoir is empty of fluid and there is no foot in the reservoir. The wall is inflatable by filling the cells with air, and deflatable by removing the air from the wall.

Abstract: A Handling Device for disabled patients or other heavy objects is disclosed herein. This device is totally mobile, self-contained, and is free from being attached to any permanent fixtures. Its features give increased maneuverability over prior art devices. Through use of the instant invention, patients need only to be rolled on their sides in order to be picked up and subsequently transported to various locations around the home or institution. The device is operable by the patient's themselves.

Abstract: Structured in modular fashion based on two sides (1-1'), a head (2) and a foot (2') standing as independent parts fixable by means of corner members (3), both the length and the width may be adjusted at will, by means of a greater or lesser degree of plugging or overlap of the corner members (3) with respect to the sides, head and foot (1-2). Furthermore, each side (1-1') has a pair of connecting rods (8) hinged thereto which are hinged at their top end to two bolsters (9) that form part of the mattress platform or base as such, said bolsters being also independent in respect of each other and having fluted fittings (11) on their inner face in which rigid or flexible crosspieces (12) making up the platform may be plugged to a greater or lesser extent, to adjust its width at will, said bolsters (9) moreover having telescopic terminals (10) at their ends that in turn permit the length of the platform to be adjusted.

Abstract: A new security beach blanket for ensuring valuables are secure when on a beach. The inventive device includes a blanket portion having a slotted opening therethrough. The slotted opening has a zippered closure coupled therewith. The zippered closure has a ring extending upwardly therefrom. A pair of flaps are foldably coupled with the blanket portion on opposing ends of the zippered closure. Each of the flaps have a slot therethrough whereby a first flap is folded over the zippered closure with the slot thereof receiving the ring therethrough and a second flap is folded over the first flap with the slot thereof receiving the ring therethrough. A padlock couples with the ring. A rubber pouch is secured to a lower surface of the blanket portion. The rubber pouch has an open upper end disposed below the slotted opening of the blanket portion.

Abstract: A portable table assembly including a table and a clamp. Plugs extend from a surface of the table and matingly engage and lock within corresponding receptacles in the clamp to secure the table to the clamp. The clamp is secured to a fixed position, and has a adjustable leg which extends slightly forward of the clamp to prevent downward rotation of the clamp caused by loads on the table. An optional adjustable outboard leg may be fixed to the distal end of the table, and may be folded under the table when not in use. In another embodiment, a table is provided with mounting brackets fixed to its end. Rail brackets are mounted to a surgical table rail, and the mounting brackets fit within a slot in the rail brackets. The table is secured to the rail brackets by inserting a handled pin into the rail bracket through a slot in the mounting bracket. The distal end of the table is supported by an outboard leg assembly.

Abstract: An improved body support or bed pillow. A pillow cover is provided which is formed by sewing together two pieces of material. On the interior face of each of the two pieces of material are sewn a plurality of loops of material. A drawstring is fed through the loops of material from one side of the pillow cover to the other in a zigzag pattern. The body support is filled with granular material such as natural buckwheat. By pulling the drawstrings taut, the pillow is segmented into two distinct sections; one section may be utilized to support the head and neck of the sleeper and the other to support the body. The drawstrings are held in their tightened positions by tying them together or by proving a common drawstring brake thereby defining a neck roll portion of the body support.

Abstract: In the jig type textile finishing method and apparatus of the invention, the textile material (19) passes through a heated treatment bath (20) and is rolled alternately in one direction and in the opposite direction with high frequency or microwave electromagnetic waves (24) being applied to said textile material (19) while it is being rolled in and/or out. The power of the waves is determined, as a function of the optimum temperature for the reaction that is to be implemented, in such a manner as to maintain the temperature of the assembly (5, 6) constituted by the rolled-in textile material and the bath in which it is impregnated substantially equal to or greater than said optimum temperature.

Abstract: A clothes washing machine is provided with a wash tub and a perforated drum arranged therein. A recirculating pump pumps liquid contained in a conduit provided with a pressure switch in its lower portion, arranged under the tub, and directed again toward the interior of the drum. The machine is capable, at least in a rinse cycle, of filling a predetermined amount of water into the tub, to let the recirculating pump operate for a definite period of time so as to enable the water to be fully pumped into the drum. At the same time, the drum is caused to rotate at a low speed. A signal starting spin-extraction for a pre-defined period of time enables a lower water level to be restored in the tub. The initially filled-in water is let into the tub in such an amount that the upper edge of the liquid in the tub eventually remains constantly below the lower edge of the drum, such an alternate sequence of recirculation and spin-extraction phases being repeated several times.

Abstract: A machine for washing eggs (1) has a washing section with spray nozzles (23) and with a brush frame (12) carrying brushes facing down towards the conveyor and having an underside profiled according to the egg shape. The brush frame is suspended in a stationary machine frame and may be actuated by a drive (30,38) for reciprocating movement in both the longitudinal and the transverse directions of the conveyor so that the brushes are moved in a curved movement in relation to the conveyor and thus also in relation to the eggs, which results in a thorough cleansing of, particularly, the end areas of the eggs.

Abstract: A golf ball washer and conditioner is disclosed. The golf ball washer and conditioner is portable and may be carried by the golfer on a golf cart. The golf ball washer and conditioner is constructed from insulated material so that the golf balls can be kept warm during cold weather.

Abstract: An oral hygiene device having, in one embodiment, a unique, unrestricted, self-adjusting two-headed gum-specific brush on one end of a handle; and in another embodiment, a two-headed gumbrush on one end of an elongated handle and a toothbrush on the opposite end of the handle. A tongue scraper may also be included on the toothbrush end of the device.

Abstract: A new Foot Scrubbing Apparatus for cleaning and scrubbing feet and hands. The inventive device includes a base member having an upper contoured surface, a plurality of bristles secured to the upper surface, a between digit scrubbing member removably secured to the upper surface, and suction cups on the bottom of the base member for securing the base member to a support surface.

Abstract: An interdental toothbrush handle for holding a twisted wire brush includes a handle with a locking retainer connected thereto by a living hinge. The handle has two opposing side walls which extend perpendicularly from the handle and are adjacent to the living hinge. At least one of the walls includes a V-shaped gap for receiving the stem of a twisted wire brush. The handle also preferably has an indentation between the two opposing side walls and the locking retainer preferably includes a protrusion in communication with the indentation. A nub on the protrusion prevents the locking retainer from opening more than about 30.degree. to 40.degree.. The stem of a twisted wire brush is inserted into the V-shaped gap when the locking retainer is open. As the locking retainer is closed, the stem of the twisted wire brush is captured between the handle and locking retainer.

Abstract: A toothbrush having two head sections, the sections being normally biased to assume an angle with respect to each other, to thereby define a generally concave bristle tip configuration. The two sections of the head have facing ends joined by a thin bridge section integral with the two heads. In one embodiment, there is one bridge section near the lower surface of the head. In another embodiment, there are two longitudinally spaced bridge sections each near the lower head surface. In a third embodiment, the bridge section is a thin integral connection between facing ends of the two sections. In other embodiments, the two head sections are normally aligned and are also joined by a thin, integral bridge section, with the bristles of the head section most remote from the handle being of uniformly different lengths. The space between the two facing ends is filled with an elastomer, typically Santoprene (brand). The two head sections define an articulated head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a denture brush having a flat handle which projects substantially perpendicularly from the plane of the brush head. Finger grips are located on each side of the handle. In addition, the plane of the handle is offset 90.degree. from the plane of the bristles. This alignment allows the brush to be easily grasped while facilitating the brushing motion in alternate lateral directions in the plane of the bristles and parallel to the internal surface of the denture. The orientation of the finger grips with the bristles also facilitates the ease of applying brushing force directly downward through the brushing head to the denture surface.

Abstract: A cap for a broom has a shroud that simulates the appearance of the head of a straw broom and has front, rear, end and top walls defining an internal cavity. A cylindrical socket extends inwardly of the cavity from the top wall and may be threaded to receive the threaded end of a broom handle. A collar upstanding from the top wall provides additional support for the handle. An integrally moulded post projects into the cavity from the bottom of the socket and a nut, preferably a wing nut, is threadably secured to the post. The shroud can be filled with straws and a curable mass poured into the cavity to bind the straws together. The nut will be embedded within the curable mass as it cures and will prevent the mass and straws from coming out of the shroud during use.