Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine variety characterized by its high productivity and its firm, low acid, early ripening, naturally large, elongated black fruit, which does not require exogenous applications of gibberellic acid to obtain commercially acceptable berry size.

Abstract: `CN210` is a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant of the day-neutral type which is more vigorous than `Selva` or `Seascape` and requires less chilling to maintain excellent fruit quality. When treated with appropriate planting regimes, `CN210` has much larger fruit and produces greater yields than the comparison cultivars.

Abstract: `CN211` is a new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant of the day-neutral type which has larger fruit and produces greater yields than `Selva` or `Seascape` when treated with appropriate planting regimes. Commercial appearance ratings for `CN211` are superior to those for the comparison cultivars.

Abstract: An azalea plant named Kosmos particularly characterized by its evergreen foliage, semi-double flower form with ruffled petal margins, dark pink flower cooler, 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 and distinct variety of Azalea found as a seeding in a planned cross between the female Azalea `Double Beauty` and the male Rhododendron oldhamii `Fourth of July`. The new variety possesses a unique blooming time and is superior in development of an upright, dense, globose shaped plant with attractive semi-double strong pink flowers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named `Frau Knue` which originated as a seedling from the inventor's controlled hybridization of the Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars `Crystal` and `Silver-Edge` and is distinguished from its parents by the unique pigmentation pattern which gives a fleur-de-lis-like appearance to its florets. Sepal color of `Frau Kinue` is approximately one half white with blue or pink pigmentation beginning at the base of the sepal and fading to white as it progresses across the length and width of the sepals. Color is deepest at the base of the sepals. The sepals of `Crystal` are uniformly blue and the sepals of `Silver-Edge` are uniformly red with a white edge. The new variety `Frau Ki nue` further possesses the favorable charactertistics of a compact growth habit, long lasting large flowers on a sturdy peduncle, and ability to be easily forced in a greenhouse for flowering in the spring.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) named `Frau Fujiyo` which originated as a seedling from the inventor's controlled hybridization of the Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars `Madam Blumkock` and `Silver Edge` and is distinguished from its parents and all other varieties of Hydrangea macrophylla of which I am aware by the combination of the distinctive pigmentation pattern of its sepals which gives the florets a pin-wheel appearance; its compact growth habit; the ease with which it can be forced in a greenhouse; and its large, dense, long-lasting inflorescence having a strong peducnle which does not require staking for support, making it ideal for pot culture. Sepal pigmentation of individual Hydrangea macrophylla plants depends on the nutrients and pH of the growing medium. The sepals of `Madam Blumkock` are uniformly pink and the sepals of `Silver Edge` are uniformly red with a white edge.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Heuchera plant named `Rosemary Bloom`, characterized by its large bright coral pink, bell shaped flowers which flower from mid-June into late August, clump-forming low-growing habit with bright green foliage, erect stems which carry flowers in spray form, and its adaptability to cut flower production as well as being an excellent cultivar for border or container use.

Abstract: A new and distinct upright Asiatic Lily Hybrid having deep yellow flowers with unique, contrasting deep red blotches above the nectary of each tepal, and large yellow buds on genetically dwarf stems with dense foliage excellent for pot plant production.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of ivy geranium adding a true red color to the ivy geranium group. The new variety is similar in color to Simone and has a similar habit to Nicole. The new variety is non-shattering and has a deep red color on medium green foliage.

Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by the bright pink flower color and a distinctive zone on medium green foliage. Its quick rooting time and continuous flowering provides for superb cuttings and for quick recovery of the bloom following wet weather conditions. The cultivar provides a relatively large floret, and an abundant amount of cuttings may be obtained from a single plant.

Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by its medium green foliage and deep pink bloom with dark red eyes. Royal pink brings a true pink color to the Royalty series. Its relatively strong growth habit, habit, quick rooting time and continuous flowering provide for superb cuttings and also for quick recovery following wet weather conditions. The blooms exhibit good post-harvest quality.

Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by its compact medium green foliage and soft orange bloom. Its strong growth habit, quick rooting time and continuous flowering provide for superb cuttings and also for quick recovery following wet weather conditions. The blooms exhibit good post-harvest quality.

Abstract: The cultivar is characterized by its compact medium green foliage and multicolored pink bloom. Its unique bloom size, color and continuous flowering provide for superb cuttings. Quick rooting times provide for quick recovery following wet weather conditions. The blooms exhibit good post-harvest quality.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Vriesea named `Condor` characterized by its upright branched dark purple inflorescence, and its medium green, glossy foliage with thin dark green transverse markings.

Abstract: An .?.angularly adjustable.!. angularly adjustable electrical conduit fitting includes an articulate metal conduit bendable at least 90 degrees about an arc having an inside radius of curvature not exceeding 12 inches, the conduit .?.in its preferred from.!. being between 193/4 and 203/4 inches long in a contracted state and being extendable by between 21% and 23% of its contracted length and having at one end a conduit coupling and at its opposite end a conduit or wall opening connector.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive layer comprising as a main component a radiation-sensitive composition containing a compound capable of generating an acid when exposed to a chemical radiation and a compound having at least one linkage decomposable by an acid is formed on a substrate. An acidic coating layer is formed on the radiation-sensitive layer. The radiation-sensitive layer and the acidic coating layer are pattern-exposed to a chemical radiation. The radiation-sensitive layer and the acidic coating layer are baked and developed by using an aqueous alkaline solution to obtain a pattern comprising lines and spaces, each having a predetermined width. A fine pattern of a rectangular sectional shape can be formed without producing eaves caused by a surface inhibition layer layer, which is produced on the film surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active azacyclic compounds, a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful as stimulants of the cognitive function of the forebrain and hippocampus of mammals and especially in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, severe painful conditions and glaucoma.

Abstract: Proteins, and corresponding DNA and RNA sequences, useful for the regulation of expression of .kappa.B-containing genes are disclosed. These proteins are useful to either stimulate or inhibit the expression of .kappa.B-containing genes. Proteins stimulating the expression of .kappa.B-containing genes have an amino acid sequence at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence of from position 1 to position 374 of p100 ?SEQ ID NO: 2!. Proteins having an inhibitory effect on the expression of .kappa.B-containing genes have sequences either at least 80% identical to the amino acid sequence of from position 407 to the carboxyl end of p100 ?SEQ ID NO: 2! or having an amino acid sequence at least 80% identical to the amino sequence of either from position 1 to 100 sor from position 101 to position 374 of p100 ?SEQ ID NO: 2!.

Abstract: A finger cot intended for surgical use, and a method for manufacturing the finger cot. The finger cot is formed from two blanks, a first blank forms the back portion, and a second forms the palm face, sides and tip. The blanks are formed of materials to provide the desired degree of protection from cuts and punctures, balanced against the degree of sensitivity or tactility needed to perform a specific task. The second blank is place on a anvil having a cavity therein shaped like a finger. An insert is placed over the second blank and forced into the cavity to shape the second blank. A seam, surrounding the cavity, and located on the outside of the finger cot is formed by ultra sonic welding.

Abstract: A pair of concealed, vertically spaced snaps underneath each side of a shirt collar to cooperate with snap fasteners concealed on the shirt, to make the collar looked pressed and attractive at all times.

Abstract: In a golf glove, openings are provided in those backside portions of middle, ring and little finger sections of the glove which correspond to second joints of a hand, thereby facilitating the bending and flexing of middle, ring and little fingers. Thus, it is possible to firmly and stably grasp a grip of a golf glove without feeling a sense of oppression to the hand.

Abstract: A sleeve for the keeping dry of arms, legs, hands or feet while washing, bathing and/or showering of upper and lower section, with the lower section being composed of a waterproof material stretchable in both longitudinal and latitudinal planes, and with the upper section being composed of a waterproof material exhibiting a substantial adherence characteristic, and including an elastic band for sealing-off the upper section when in use.

Abstract: This invention is long john underwear made for those persons who usually wear supportive type shorts. The undergarment snugs the tops of oversize long john leg covers to the hip joints of the wearer, thus each leg cover has an additional hold. The oversize leg covers permit the upward seating of the hip cover panel and the fly/crotch panel. The leg covers, hip cover and fly/crotch are relaxed non-resilient panels that are held in place by resilient waistband, elastic leg opening welts and ankle cuffs. The tops of the leg cover panels are separated by the crotch of the fly/crotch panel and seat of the hip cover panel.

Abstract: A siphon for use with a flush type toilet having a tank with a drain hole at the bottom. The siphon comprises a vertical tubular discharge portion including a vertical tube which is secured within the drain hole in the bottom of the tank. The siphon also includes a bell shaped inlet portion including a connecting portion having a downwardly extending tubular portion for telescopic insertion into the vertical tube. A hole is defined in the bell shaped inlet portion and an elbow is secured within the hole and extends downwardly, terminating at a height selected to define the desired flush height of the toilet. The flush volume can be automatically set to either a normal or low volume flush with a control that includes a sensor that senses the presence of a user at the toilet.

Abstract: A toilet structure having lower and upper water tanks, the latter being fixed on the former, a lower outlet on the bottom of the lower water tank for supplying water from the lower tank to a whirling water feed outlet in an associated nightstool, and an upper outlet on the bottom of the upper tank for supplying water from the upper water tank to a ring of holes formed in an upper periphery of the nightstool. When a rotatable knob is turned in a first direction, a small amount of flushing water is discharged from the lower tank through the lower outlet to flush urine from the nightstool. When the knob is turned in a second direction, both the water tanks discharge water simultaneously for flushing nightsoil from the nightstool. Accordingly, water consumption is reduced.

Abstract: A hot tub has a bathing enclosure surrounded by a peripheral tub wall. The tub wall has a peripheral upper rim at a level above a surrounding tub-supporting surface. The tub has a water recalculating system for maintaining water in the tub at a level below that of the rim. The tub has a covering apparatus which includes a vertically extending support structure exterior to the tub wall. A drive is mounted on the support structure exterior to the tub wall. A pair of laterally opposed elongate tracks is mounted on the support structure exterior to the tub wall and extends vertically below the level of the upper rim, with each track having an upper end terminating adjacent to the upper rim. A cover is comprised of a plurality of elongate, substantially rigid segments each having a longitudinal axis. Each segment is pivotally interconnected in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis and movably engageable with the drive and with the opposing tracks.

Abstract: A protective curtain for a shower/tub. The protective curtain has a flexible body with an inside moisture resistant surface to extend at least partially around a shower/tub and an exposed exterior surface facing oppositely to the inside body surface. Structure is provided on the body for maintaining the protective curtain in an operative position on a support wherein the flexible body drapes downwardly from the support. A design is provided on one of the inside and exterior body surfaces and includes a depiction of at least one of a) an animate object, b) an inanimate object, c) lettering, and d) a scene. A pocket is provided on the one of the inside and exterior surfaces of the body and blended into the depiction of the at least one of the animate object, inanimate object, lettering and scene so that the pocket appears as a part of the at least one of the animate object, inanimate object, lettering, and scene. The pocket is accessible to receive and store discrete objects.

Abstract: A new Soap Shield for protecting soap within various sizes of wall mounted soap dishes from water or debris build up while allowing easy access to the soap within, thereby preventing dissolving of the soap. The inventive device includes a cover member which is pan shaped with a narrow end open and a rectangular aperture along the bottom of the cover member, an L-shaped door pivotally secured to the cover member and covering the rectangular aperture, and where the cover member is secured by an adhesive strip to a bath tub wall surrounding the wall mounted soap dish with the rim of the half moon shaped cover member secured to the bath tub wall forming a seal and where the open end of the cover member is positioned on the bottom allowing drainage and dissipation of accumulated water and liquefied soap within the wall mounted soap shield.

Abstract: A device for enabling a person while bathing to perform other activities including reading, writing, smoking and drinking. The device comprises: a main support bar having a telescoping support tube slidably and adjustably mounted therein, the main support bar being arranged to be pivotally mounted on a tub and the telescoping support tube being arranged to be releasably mounted on a tub; a clamping-bracket to pivotally mount one end of the main support bar onto a tub; a releasable mounting to releasably mount the telescoping support tube onto a tub; and a book holder supported by a support ledger onto the main support bar/telescoping support tube combination, the book holder having a pen/pencil holder built therein.

Abstract: A baby playpen is provided that includes an upper frame, a lower frame and four feet connected with four foot bases. The upper frame, the lower frame and the four feet with the four foot bases form a framework, which may be collapsed in half by means of fold connecters, fold joints, etc. A mesh net covers the whole framework and a floor pad is located on a bottom portion thereof. The playpen can be extended or collapsed by pulling a pull band to collapse the whole framework directly, without necessity of removing the floor pad.

Abstract: A crib having a number of upper rods, lower rods and poles securely connected therebetween. The crib is further provided with foldable devices each pivotally connected between two distal ends of the upper rods, plates each pivotally receiving the other two distal ends of said upper rods and securely receiving a distal end of the pole, seats each securely receiving the other end of the pole and pivotally receiving two distal ends of the lower rods, pivoting blocks each pivotally receiving the other two distal ends of said lower rods and a cover enclosing all of the upper rods, the poles and the lower rods and provided with a handle disposed thereon, such that a user is able to fold the crib by lifting upward the handle of the cover after the foldable devices are activated by the user.

Abstract: A portable bed rail is provided including first and second foot members, each having a first end dimensioned for insertion under a mattress and a second end spaced from said first end, and a side panel positioned to provide a barrier to falling from the bed. The side panel includes first and second vertical members extending upwardly from the second ends of the foot members, first and second spaced horizontal rails extending between the vertical members to define a frame, each of the rails having a first and second end, which ends are received by the first and second vertical members, and a flexible cover removably mounted on the frame. The flexible cover is dimensioned to extend around the first and second ends of the horizontal rails and thereby retain the ends in engagement with the first and second vertical members.

Abstract: A passenger boarding bridge for providing a passageway from an aircraft to a passenger terminal includes a cab section with a floor. The floor of the bridge is provided with a cutout portion that can accommodate the stair components of commuter aircraft that are being served by the passenger boarding bridge.

Abstract: A flexible cleaning tool for cleaning corrosion from the contact arms and barrel of electrical jacks of the type frequently used in guitar amplifiers and public address systems. A low density polyethylene shaft is inserted into the jack and manipulated by moving the handle, whereby the flexibility of the shaft allows the shaft to bear upon the jack contact arms and jack barrel interior in a manner which is highly conducive to efficient and thorough cleaning. The dislodged corrosion attaches to the shaft allowing the corrosion to be transported from the interior of the jack enclosure where it can be easily washed from the shaft.

Abstract: In making a toothbrush of the type having a shaft-like handle (3), a neck section (4) joining the handle and a headpiece (5) for toothbrush bristles (6), the body is made of a first plastic material through an injection molding step. In order to provide the body with two or more portions (20, 21, 22) made of a second material, the toothbrush body is provided with recess sections (17, 18, 19). The second material is supplied through a plurality of channels (29, 30, 31, 32) into injection nozzle means (33, 34, 35) to provide injection of the section material in a single step, multi-point injection process into the recesses on the body to form the portions (20, 21, 22), the recesses (17, 18, 19) and the portions (20, 21, 22) thus being physically isolated from each otehr by the first material.

Abstract: A mascara brush having a core bent into a looped or eyetype configuration is disclosed. The twisted wire core is bent by approximately 180.degree. to form a oblong, oval rectangular or figure eight configuration having an internal reservoir adapted to receive mascara for transferring to the eyelashes.

Abstract: A tri-sectioned multi-purposed golf towel comprising two side of fabric, one side preferably being made of an absorbent material such as terry cloth, and the other side made of a more coarse material, wherein the rectangular towel is divided into three longitudinal sections of equal width, first, second and third longitudinal sections. The first longitudinal section is folded over the second longitudinal section, and then the third longitudinal section is folded over the first longitudinal section. The ends of the towel are secured by binding strips to prevent fraying of the towel. The upper end of the trifolded towel is then stitched transversely. Adjacent to the permanently bound end, preferably centrally disposed on one of the outer faces of the towel, is a circular looping patch which corresponds to a circular hooking patch which is located on the outer face of the towel as well.

Abstract: A cleaner has a power source, a vacuum generator, a waste liquid tank and a wiper-nozzle unit. Liquids and/or contaminants may be removed by slidably moving a wiper on a flat surface to collect a mass of liquid and inserting a small-sized nozzle into the collected liquid to suck it through the nozzle when the interior of the cleaner is drawn into vacuum. Since the small-sized nozzle is located adjacent the wiper, less air will be sucked in by the cleaner when the collected liquid is sucked in by the nozzle. Therefore, the cleaner can be driven by a reduced power and also reduced in size and weight.

Abstract: A novel upright, hot water carpet cleaning extractor is disclosed. The overall configuration and operation of the extractor is similar to that of a typical upright vacuum cleaner and may be similarly operated in both the forward and reverse direction. The herein taught extractor comprises a base frame including the floor suction nozzle, suction fan, cleaning solution distributor, and a removable combination air/liquid separator and recovery tank. A manipulative push-pull handle is pivotly attached to the base frame having a removable cleaning solution supply tank supported thereon. The herein taught upright extractor is easily stored, self contained, easy to operate and requiring minimal effort by the operator.

Abstract: A carpet cleaning machine includes a centrifugal separator with an air stream exit mouth having a mouth area. The improvement involves two air flow guides having, respectively, first and second apertures. The area of the second aperture is less than that of the first aperture and the guides define an annular cavity between them. Such cavity "captures" dirty material that would otherwise pass downstream into a mechanical filter and prematurely clog such filter. A new, related machine nozzle and method for removing dirty material from air flowing in a carpet cleaning machine are also disclosed.

Abstract: An anchoring device that securely attaches a carpet runner to an underlying carpet that is inexpensive to manufacture, easy to install, does not create a raised area to cause one to trip and fall or create a wear spot in the carpet runner or carpet, and can be easily removed without damage to the carpet runner or the underlying carpet.

Abstract: A piston door stop comprising a hollow first shaft, a hollow second shaft which partially contains said first shaft, a spring, a base screw, and a rubber cap. The spring extends through the bore of both shafts. The first shaft, second shaft, spring, and the rubber cap are coaxial. The door stopper is screwed into a wall via the base screw such that a bottom surface of a head of the base screw is in contact with the surface of said wall. A swung door first hits the rubber cap which covers the second shaft. The force is then transmitted to the spring which is contained within the two shafts, such that the second shaft moves along the first shaft towards the wall, compressing the spring which is contained within both shafts; thus causing the spring to absorb all of the energy transmitted from the swung door.

Abstract: A handle structure providing the user with a comfortable, natural, hook-type grip, maintaining the use's wrist in a neutral or flexed position during the performance of gripping, pulling, or lifting movements of a repetitive exercise routine or an extended work routine, to facilitate grip strength and endurance. The handle comprises a grip portion from which a fixed or adjustable support surface extends tangentially, the user's palm is engaged by the support surface preventing the hand and wrist from extending due to fatigue or slippage.

Abstract: The present invention is a flexible hinge assembly. The hinge component includes a flexible body having a flange extending lengthwise down each side. The body has a groove cut into it extending lengthwise. The body is inserted into an opening in a frame until the flanges engage the upper surface of the frame. Halfway across the opening, two thin bars extend from each end. These bars enter the groove in the top of the flexible body as it is inserted in the opening, thereby holding the flanges in contact with the surface of the frame. The flexible body may be directly attached to an article to be hinged or it may be connected to an attachment device.

Abstract: A door hinge for a motor vehicle door provided with a braking and retaining function, and including two hinge halves and a hinge pin extending through gudgeons of the two hinge halves for pivotally connecting the hinge halves together, with the hinge pin being secured in a gudgeon of one of the hinge halves against rotation and extending through a gudgeon of another of the hinge halves with a clearance, the hinge pin and bore of the gudgeon of another of the hinge halves having at least along a portion of their common axial extent, complementary, circumferential regions the circularity of which deviates from a regular circular cross-section of their complementary cylindrical surfaces.

Abstract: A carding flat and a system for guiding and driving it in a card with moving flats driven by articulated chains, in which coupling between the flats and chains is achieved by a form fit using recesses and projections without fixed retention devices, so that these elements are not mutually constrained in the direction perpendicular to the chain movement.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a foreign substance in a fiber tuft stream and for separating the foreign substance therefrom. The apparatus includes a conduit guiding the fiber tuft stream therethrough in a conveying direction; an optical sensor system situated at a first location of the conduit for detecting a foreign substance in flight and for emitting signals representing the foreign substance; a separating device situated at a second location of the conduit downstream of the first location as viewed in the conveying direction; an evaluating device for processing the signals; a control device connected to the optical sensor system, the separating device and the evaluating device for operating the separating device; and an opening device situated in the conduit upstream of the optical sensor system as viewed in the conveying direction for opening the fiber tufts prior to passage thereof past the optical sensor system.

Abstract: An automated drafting system particularly suitable for drafting textile strands of sliver is provided. The automated drafting system includes a synchronous drive sliver drafting roller system utilizing toothed gears in the preferred embodiment operatively connecting a pair of drafting rollers with one of the rollers being directly driven by a motor to thereby cause identical rotation of both rollers. The automated drafting system also includes a system for securing and pressuring together upper and lower sliver drafting rollers wherein the lower roller of a pair of drafting rollers is preferably maintained in a fixed but rotational position while the upper roller of the pair is pressured towards the lower roller and controllably restricted as to both horizontal and vertical movement during the drafting process.

Abstract: A fleece funnel is provided for use in textile drafting equipment to receive a fiber fleece conveyed by a pair of delivery rollers. The fleece funnel includes a long side disposed adjacent to the delivery rollers. A funnel area is defined in the long side for receiving the fiber fleece. The funnel area defines a planar guiding surface in a planar substantially concave impact surface. A funnel opening is defined in the impact surface and a funnel channel is in communication with the funnel opening. A ramp surface is defined on the long side outside of the funnel area. The ramp surface meets the impact surface and defines a common contour line with the impact surface so that air forced out of the fiber fleece balloon formed as the fiber fleece is conveyed into the funnel opening is drawn away from the funnel area towards the ramp surface unimpeded by planar components of the fleece funnel.