Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant primarily identified by its medium red buds and flowers, Hybrid Tea form and glossy green foliage.

Abstract: The new aster variety `Milka` is very short to short in height as flowering commences; produces leaves that are elliptic in shape, medium to long in length, and dark green in color; and has a flower head with many ray florets that are purple in color and are narrowly elliptic in shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of the Compositae family, Osteospermum fruticosum (L.) Norl., common name Cape Daisy, denominated `Wildside`.The new variety is distinguished from its parents and all other members of the genera known to the inventor by: the ability of its flower heads to remain open in low light conditions, its distinctive coloring--the ray florets being rosy-purple and the disk florets violet being blue; its strong peduncles; and its dwarf, vigorous, broad-spreading growth habit.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named `Spokane`, characterized by its medium-sized quilled decorative-type inflorescences that are about 8 cm in diameter; pure white ray floret color; numerous ray florets per inflorescence; and exceptional postproduction longevity with flowering stems maintaining good substance and color for about four weeks in an interior environment after one week of cool storage.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lily hybrid having upright, large, soft purple pink colored flowers with a distinctive pattern of spotting on tall, strong stems excellent for cut flower production.

Abstract: A new geranium plant named `Guilan`, characterized by single-type flowers with 5 petals per flower that are vividly carmine-pink in color; corolla diameter of 60 mm; early flowering which is luxuriant in the summer; plant habit that exhibits excellent branching with internode lengths of approximately 30 to 50 mm, plant height of approximately 120 to 150 cm, and ivy-shaped foliage lacking variegation but with distinctive green veins.

Abstract: A cylinder is made of opaque material with a diameter slightly larger than the largest cross-section of the fish to be stored. Water is introduced directly into the cylinder or into a chamber which can either be attached to the outside of the cylinder or is created by placing the cylinder inside a larger diameter outer cylinder. The water enters the cylinder through perforations at a first end. The chamber may be positioned to stand vertically or horizontally with a water inlet tube and a water outlet tube through the side wall at its second end. A funnel or cone, which may have one or more perforations, is suspended pointing toward the second end within the cylinder a short distance from its second end. The incoming water flows through the perforations in the second end of the cylinder and up through the funnel perforations. As the cylinder fills, water will exit the cylinder through an outlet tube located near the first end of the cylinder.

Abstract: A grounding electrical connector system includes first and second mateable connector modules each having dielectric blocks mounting a plurality of terminals and a ground plate. The ground plates of the connector modules interengage with one another in a cross-shaped grounding configuration therebetween. The terminals of the connector modules are located in spaced dispositions such that a pair of mating terminals from each connector module is located in each of four quadrants defined by the cross-shaped grounding structure of the interengaging ground plate.

Abstract: A decorative garland. A product and method of manufacture of garland includes a web having transversely cut center and border sections, and the center section has longer length transverse cuts and the border sections have shorter length transverse cuts. The cut film web is folded and then stuffed using a wire spine to hold a high density of cut film web. The stuffed web is then twisted causing formation of a helically rotated array of loops of the longer length transverse cut sections, and a tinsel-like material is positioned nearest the wire spine formed from the shorter length transverse cut sections of the web.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for processing lens peripheries which allow lenses to be properly fitted in a frame, i.e., which processes lenses with high dimensional accuracy. For this purpose, the lens periphery processing apparatus and method are designed to comprise an input device for inputting the configuration of lens frame portions of the eyeglasses frame which is a result of three-dimensional measurement, a calculation device for deriving peripheral lengths of the lens frame portions from the three-dimensional lens frame portion configuration inputted by the input device, a tapered edge curve determining device for determining a curve .?.value.!. defined by the locus of the tapered edge of each lens, and a computing device for computing the locus of the tapered edge of each lens which substantially coincides with the peripheral length of the associated lens frame portion which is obtained by the calculation device.

Abstract: A safety apparatus for various size passengers and tandem riders on unenclosed variable speed motorized and non-motorized vehicles which includes a dual belt configuration, a primary belt worn by the driver or front passenger which girds the waist and two (2) secondary belts attached to the primary belt, each having mounted thereon a handle, the position of which is adjustable around the waist in a manner to maintain the secondary belts in equidistant positions comfortably and effectively relative to the middle of the driver or front passenger's back.

Abstract: A face guard 10 employs a plurality of tubular curved members 12. The geometric configuration of the tubular members 12 is suitable for a football line backer's helmet face guard. The tubular curved members 12 are slightly indented where they cross another tubular member 12. Each tubular curved member 12 is slightly tapered at its ends. The tapered ends 14 reduce the need for grinding and facilitates easy coating of the tubular curved members with a synthetic resin 18. The tapered ends 14 are welded to other tapered ends 14 of other tubular curved members 12. Beneath the synthetic resin coating 18 is an inner metal curved tube 22. The curved metal tube 22 has a wall thickness T1 and an outer diameter D1. The outer diameter D1 and inner wall thickness T1 are a function of at least three ratios. The ratios provide a tubular member design that protects the user from frontal and side impact forces and reduces fatigue of the user while providing a relatively unobstructed field of vision for the user.

Abstract: A convertible visor has a bill including a first bill covering attached to a second bill covering with a bill stiffener therebetween. The bill stiffener permits the reversing of the bill to display either the first bill covering or the second bill covering as the exterior of the visor. A headband attaches to the bill and includes a first headband covering attached to a second headband covering. The first and second headband coverings define an enclosure therebetween that contains a headband stiffener. Furthermore, the first and second headband coverings are rotatable about the headband stiffener to permit the display of either the first headband covering or the second headband covering as the exterior of the visor.

Abstract: A diving suit has an upper torso portion and a lower torso portion. The upper and lower torso portions are connected and one is layered and folded upon itself in the waistband area. A stretchable waistband is connected to the upper and lower torso portions about the circumference of the diving suit on the inside of the diving suit over the layered area and allows the upper torso portion to move relative to the lower torso portion while the user is entering the diving suit and during operation thereafter. A recess in the waistband area accommodates the bottom of the zipper which extends diagonally across the forward torso portion.

Abstract: A hand grip fits in the user's hand near where the palm joins the fingers and provides a support to distribute the force from a hand-held device onto the entire hand. In one embodiment, the hand grip includes an elongated resilient member that has an undulated side to accommodate the user's fingers. The member is placed adjacent to the user's fingers and superficial transverse metacarpal ligament. The member prevents the ligament, along with associated muscle and skin tissue, from being forced over the fingers when the user grasps a handle. The member can be constructed of plastic, rubber, or other material that provides flexibility and easily accommodates the user's fingers. The member may be held in place by an elastic band that is worn around a user's finger.

Abstract: A hockey goaltender's pad is described, in which the upper segment of each side roll is sewn with darts which facilitate flexing of the rolls. As the knee is bent, the darts open, thus in effect increasing the length of the outside of the roll in response to the tensile load there, so that the outside of the roll does not restrict the flexing. As the leg is straightened again, the darts close.

Abstract: An upper body garment 1 which is provided with several rows of muscle relaxing pads 2 in areas arranged to face areas of the body in which muscle tension is likely to be a problem. The muscle relaxing pads 2 are in the form of arrays of resilient nodules 3 which extend inwardly to face the muscles of a wearer.

Abstract: The apparatus and method for making an outer garment assembly for use by a child wearing underlying clothing when making arts and crafts. The assembly comprises an upper torso covering structure for loosely-hanging encirclement about a child. The assembly also includes a non-elastic collar structure for selectively sizable loose-fitting neck-encompassing positioning about a child's neck. First and second sized sleeve members are connected to the upper torso covering structure. A pair of elongated, knit-elastic cuff structures are connected to each respective first sleeve and second sleeve, for snugly-fitting, wrist-encompassing engagement around a child's wrist. The upper torso covering structure includes a continuous front surface and a vertically split back surface. A right and left pair of shortened bottom-side edges are located along respective right and left side edges between the continuous front surface and the vertically split back surface.

Abstract: Safety Trousers comprising two legs linked by a crotch. The trousers are chest high and include an upper chest part and a back part linked by adjustable shoulder straps. The safety trousers also include a strap, permanently affixed to the sides and back of the trousers but free from the sides to the front. The free ends of the straps are designed to be retained by a flap which serves to nonpermanently affix the strap in a configuration reminiscent of a belt. A tether is designed to be attached to the free ends of the strap. In the event of a dynamic force that would lift a wearer off his feet, the flaps would release and the dynamic force would act upon the individual's underarm region. This results in the individual remaining in an upright and relatively safe condition. The invention is especially suitable for the sailing and boating industry.

Abstract: A medical tube-retaining garment to deter patients, especially children, from disturbing a surgical wound site on the torso. An inner garment resembling a shirt or undergarment having a split back is affixed to an outer garment made of a wrappable, elastic bandage material. Both the outer and inner garments close over the back by overlapping portions having hook and loop type fasteners, which rear entry design deters the patient or child from detaching the garments. A crotch strap passes from front to back of the outer garment to deter the child from pulling up on the inner garment to reveal the surgery site. Similarly, shoulder straps of the inner garment deter the child from pulling the inner garment down to reveal the site. Secondary hook and eye fasteners prevent separation of the hook and loop fasteners. When the inner and outer garments are secured over the back the child is sufficiently deterred from gaining access to the implanted tubes.

Abstract: A protective garment, and preferably a protective garment for firefighters, utilizing two strips of moisture impermeable, wick resistant material adjacent one or more openings of the garment in which the wick resistant materials form a shingle effect to prevent transmission of toxic liquids through seams of the garment for contamination of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a necktie comprising a wide end with a front side and a back side, a narrow end with a front side and a back side. The necktie has a means for connecting the wide end to the narrow end, and a means for forming a pocket on the back side of the wide end. A method for securing valuables in a pocket attached to the back of a necktie is also provided.

Abstract: A disposable mitt has a mitt body formed of front and back layers of plastic sealed around the periphery thereof forming a closed end and an open end and forming a thumb portion and one or more finger portions. A detachable section extends from the back layer adjacent the open end of the mitt body and has a line of weakness, such as perforation, suitable for separation of the detachable portion from the mitt body. The detachable portion also includes means to mount the mitt assembly on a support structure, such as a wicket. A cuff, attached to the front layer of the mitt body adjacent the open end, extends forwardly and is open toward the closed end of the mitt body. The cuff is adapted to be grasped by the free hand of the user for enlarging the open end of the mitt to assist in donning the mitt body either before or after separation of said mitt body from the detachable section.

Abstract: A garment that includes the attribute of a pair of shorts and which includes a front panel and a rear panel to span a gap formed between the legs of the shorts. The front panel and rear panel provide the appearance of continuous front and rear surfaces, normally associated with a skirt. Both the front panel and the rear panel extend from and are secured at one edge to the waist of the garment. The panels extend downwardly to the lowermost edge of the two leg portions of the shorts. Opposed side edges of the panels are secured approximately half-way along the height of the garment to the mid-section of the garment. The panels then become a free bottom portion, including hemmed edges which are detached from the garment so as to produce a free end swinging panel portion. This aids in providing the appearance of a skirt formed of a plurality of panel portions. Pockets are optionally included on the front of the garment and may optionally be included on the rear of the garment.

Abstract: An accessory such as a welding helmet is attached to a protective cap by means of a continuous band mounted to the inside of the accessory. The band is in the form of two pieces having overlapping ends which are adjustably connected together to accommodate different size protective caps. A hook structure may be provided on the band for hooking around the lower edge of the protective cap.

Abstract: A face shield for a helmet. The face shield having a weather lens and a face lens spaced from the weather lens so as to form an air gap, is characterized in that an electroconductive film is attached to the air gap of the weather lens, in that upper and lower electrodes are printed on upper and lower sides of the electroconductive film, respectively, in that a plurality of dot electrodes which are uniformly spaced from each other are printed on the entire part of the electroconductive film, and in that the weather lens is made from a material such as a polycarbonate, butyrate, or an acrylic, and the face lens from an anti-fog sheet.

Abstract: A breast protector and assembly are provided. The breast protector comprises a retention cup constructed of a rigid or semi-rigid material and formed into a demi-teardrop shape which approximates the natural shape of an unsupported female breast. The retention cup can have padding permanently or removably attached to an inner surface of the retention cup. A breast protector assembly comprises two retention cups fitted into a retention cup sleeve composed of a semi-elastic material in the shape of a tube. The retention cup assembly is sized so that the retention cups fit securely within the tube. The retention cup assembly can fit within the cups of an ordinary brassiere, being held thereby against the body of the wearer. Alternately, the retention cup assembly can be sewn into the brassiere.

Abstract: A bathroom deodorizing device for use with a conventional toilet bowl includes a housing having an inlet located between the rear of the toilet seat and the toilet bowl. The inlet captures offensive air which is drawn into the housing by a fan and into a deodorizing chamber. The chamber is in fluid communication with a first and second chamber. The first chamber contains a liquid deodorizer and the second may also contain a liquid deodorant and/or a liquid which is used to impart a desired fragrance into the air before it exits the device. As the air is bubbled into the liquid deodorizer contained in the first deodorizing chamber, the air is cleansed, purified and deodorized and enters the second chamber for a second process and is then released into the surrounding environment. The device includes a pressure activated switch to turn the device on.

Abstract: An automatic toilet seat cleaning system including a movable toilet seat supported on a toilet bowl of a toilet in front of a toilet water tank and moved between a front side position and a rear side position, a fixed first motor, a transmission mechanism controlled by the first motor to turn the toilet seat horizontally when the toilet seat is moved to the rear side position, a fixed second motor, a wheel brush turned by the second motor to clean the toilet seat when the toilet seat is moved to the rear side position and turned by the transmission mechanism, a waste water tank adapted to hold waste water falling from the movable toilet seat, a water tube adapted to guide clean water to the wheel brush for cleaning the toilet seat, and an electrical dryer controlled to dry the toilet seat.

Abstract: A seat lifter attachment for a toilet base including a mounting bracket resting on and attached to a rear upper surface portion of said toilet base by clamping action of a toilet seat and a second portion extending downwardly along one side of said toilet base. A first pivot fixedly has an axis extending outwardly from the second portion and a second pivot is mounted on and extends outwardly from the second portion. A pivotal actuator lever arm is mounted for pivotal movement on the second pivot and toilet seat lifter is pivotally mounted on the first pivot for pivotal movement on the second pivot and is engageable with the toilet seat for effecting movement of the toilet seat from a lower horizontal position to a lifted vertical position in response to the pivotal movement of the pivotal actuator lever arm.

Abstract: A splatterless urinal having a chamber for the reception of urine in the form of a truncated right circular cone. One side of the cone shaped interior chamber is positioned vertically so that the base of the cone is at an angle to the vertical, whereby the incoming urine stream is captured and retained within the body of the urinal.

Abstract: A universal replacement toilet tank (10) that incorporates within a toilet tank (12) a piston flush valve (40) that functions in combination with a ballcock (22), a water closet (30) and a pressure increasing riser (120). The valve (40) is designed to be easily adjusted to allow a selected volume of flush water to flow from the toilet tank (12) into the water closet (30). The pressure increasing riser (120) consists of a hollow pipe (122) and a decorative sleeve (140) that are positioned between the toilet tank (12) and the water closet (30). The riser allows the toilet tank (12) to be elevated above the water closet (30) to provide an increase in the pressure of the water that is used to flush the water closet (30). The invention also includes a threaded adapter (100) having upward internal threads (102) and downward external threads (104).

Abstract: An improved toilet seat for use in small boats not having conventional toilet facilities, with a conventional bucket for performing toilet functions, a seat being attachable to the upper rim of a bucket.

Abstract: A device for assisting physically handicapped persons in moving from a seated position or a standing position to a bathing position in a bathtub and then returning to a seated or standing position. This device consists of an inflatable seat of resilient material, a source of pressurized air, and pneumatically controlled valves for the controlled inflation and deflation of the seat. The seat has several sturdy walls of stiff resilient material which enhance structural stability of the seat while the seat is fully or partially inflated. The sturdy walls are connected by flexible collapse joints of flexible resilient material which allow predictable and compact folding of the sturdy walls as the seat is deflated. A flexible top and flexible side walls of flexible resilient material permit and conform to the folding of the sturdy walls in deflation. The seat is secured in place in the end of the tub opposite the water source by suction cups on the bottom and rear wall of the seat.

Abstract: A stretcher includes an elongated frame having an upper frame and a lower frame. A patient-support deck is supported by the upper frame and includes a patient-support surface. Casters are mounted to the lower frame and a pair of push bars are mounted to the upper frame. Each push bar includes a handle post that can be gripped by a caregiver to push the stretcher. Each push bar is mounted to the upper frame for movement between a push position having the handle post extending above the patient-support surface and a down-out-of-the-way position having a portion of the push bar located underneath the upper frame. The stretcher also includes a pair of latches coupled to the upper frame to pivot about respective axes between lock positions engaging the push bars to lock the push bars in the push positions and release positions allowing the push bars to move between respective push positions and down-out-of-the-way positions.

Abstract: A crib liner for lining a baby crib including a flexible base member for being located beneath a mattress of the crib, and a side guard attached to the periphery of the base member for lining the side walls of the crib so as to keep a baby's arms and legs inside the crib while the baby is lying down therein. The side guard is preferably attached to the base member continuously along the periphery thereof. A plurality of fasteners are attached to the side guard for attaching the crib liner to the posts and bars of the crib. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the base member is formed from a fabric material, and the side guard is sewn onto, or otherwise attached to the base member, preferably continuously therearound.

Abstract: A motion controlled cradle including a rocking assembly adapted to rock the cradle upon the receipt of an activation signal. Further provided is an motion sensor adapted to transmit a motion signal upon the detection of motion of the small child within the cradle. Next provided is a mechanism for transmitting an activation signal to the rocking assembly upon the receipt of the motion signal. Finally, a tape player is connected to the means. The tape player is adapted to play a tape upon the receipt of the activation signal.

Abstract: An invalid bed arrangement with bed pan facility including a bed frame. Also included is a seat assembly for allowing a user to be selectively uprighted. The seat assembly further has a bottom portion with U-shaped cut out formed in an end thereof. Further provided is a leg rest assembly adapted to be selectively positioned remote the seat assembly. The leg rest assembly comprises a U-shaped protrusion, whereby the leg rest assembly may be maneuvered between a first orientation with the leg rest situated adjacent the seat assembly and the U-shaped protrusion thereof engaging the U-shaped cut out of the bottom portion of the seat assembly and a second orientation with the leg rest situated distant the seat assembly. Finally, a bed pan is situated adjacent the U-shaped cut out of the bottom portion of the seat assembly.

Abstract: By providing position control means cooperatively associated with a support pad with said control means being constructed for arcuately moving the support pad in response to activation by the user, with the position control means and pad peripherally surrounded by a cover, a unique, portable, self-contained, unitary, movably adjustable support assembly is attained whereby individuals are able to position the support pad in any desired location or on any surface while also being able to automatically raise and/or lower the support pad to any position for comfort and support. In the preferred embodiment, the movably adjustable support assembly is constructed with expandable shroud means integrally connected with the cover in association with the position control means for expanding in response to the arcuate movement of the position control means while being automatically retracted into a folded configuration when the control means are returned to its original position.

Abstract: An accessory has a fixed member and a rotatably supported and eccentrically mounted disk which are each inserted into a corresponding one of a pair of crescent-shaped indentations formed on a panel of a couch top. As the disk is rotated, its center moves towards the fixed member, causing the disk to press against the inner wall of the indentation and locking the accessory to the panel securely and repeatably.

Abstract: A limb support is attached to an operating table for the purpose of supporting the upper portion of a lower extremity during operation of a fracture. It includes an oblong, slightly concave body of a material transparent to X-Ray photographs and can be placed in any position in regard to the operation table by being mounted on top of a hand-operated jack. The jack is attached to one end of a horizontal bar which can be moved both in angular and longitudinal directions about its connection to the table by means of a clamp connector, permitting its remaining in position during any required movement of the table.

Abstract: A spacer for alternately spacing apart and collapsing a first member and a second member which are pivotable about a pivot point. The spacer includes a planar sleeve for accommodating a portion of the first member and a ramped protrusion connected to, or integrally formed with, the sleeve portion for retaining the second member in a spaced apart position relative to the first member. The spacer is formed with an opening for accommodating a fastener for pivotably fastening ends of the first member and second member together.

Abstract: A tool holder for golfers that includes a movable housing pivotally and slidably movable relative to a fixed housing. The movable housing is locatable in a closed position encasing a plurality of instruments that are designed to be used by an exterior structure. The movable housing is also to be locatable in an open position and lockable in this position permitting the tool holder to be used as a torque applying tool. The tool holder also includes a plurality of additional instruments any one of which can be located in an outwardly extending position relative to the fixed housing with the movable housing then positionable in the closed position which will fix in position the protruding instrument.

Abstract: A system for treating laundry with ozone including a controller that receives a load signal based on a wash load selection. The controller varies an output potential from a variable power supply to an ozone generator in response to the load signal. The ozone generator produces different levels of ozone corresponding to the output potential. A wash liquor is drawn out of a laundry machine and sent through a filter past an injector adjacent a venturi. The injector entrains ozone from the ozone generator into the wash liquor and the wash liquor is returned to the laundry machine.

Abstract: A lightweighted weldless grating comprising a plurality of substantially parallel, longitudinally extending primary load bearing members, a plurality of secondary load bearing members, and a pan member positioned between the primary load bearing members and supported on the flanges adapted to contain wet concrete, the pan member having a portion thereof extending upwardly against the lower edge of the secondary load bearing member to maintain the secondary load bearing members in web slots in the primary load bearing members, thereby forming the weldless grating.

Abstract: This invention relates to a more improved Golf Ball Cleaner, ball storage with accessories such as a clipboard, area for storing tees, pencil, liquid solution and a towel. This invention is an Automatic Golf Ball Washer Caddy. This Golf Ball Washer can be used on a stationary surface, attached to a golf cart, golf bag or a power driven cart. With the aid of an electronic timer and/or a conventional switch, the primary objective of this invention is to provide an improved ball cleaner that can be used anywhere or anytime. The ball is therefore placed in the receiving chamber by a cradle. This chamber has brushes strategically placed as to promote effective ball rotation. The cleaning action is realized by the ball travelling upward and downward by a motor, shaft and a spring. The ball is rubbed against the imbedded brushes causing a cleaning action.

Abstract: A debris collection pan for cleaning machines which is in such a shape and/or constructed of materials such that, as the leading edge thereof slides on a floor and encounters an obstacle, the pan bends upwardly so that the edge in contact with the floor returns to its original position. In one embodiment, the pan for floor cleaning machines has a generally triangular shape, with two sides consisting of arcs which join at an elastic point.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning and recycling used vinyl billboards and flex faces by attaching the used media to a series of endless belts which transport the used billboard through a chemical bath. A chemical solution is dispensed on the painted surfaces of the billboard using a series of spray nozzles, then brushes remove the remaining paint and simultaneously polish the used surface. The used solvent containing the dissolved paints is cleaned and recycled for reuse.

Abstract: A transparency cleaning device includes a pair of oppositely disposed wiping blades formed of a windshield wiper type soft rubber material, each of the wiping blades being biased to engage a surface of the transparency which passes therebetween, each of the wiping blades is attached to a corresponding member, said members being movable relative to each other so that the transparency can be easily directed between the wiping blades; as the transparency passes between the wiping blades the cleaning fluid is removed from the surfaces thereof without damage to the transparency, the wiping blades are also oriented during the cleaning operation so that the cleaning fluid removed from the transparency flows off of one end of the wiping blades toward the bottom of the cleaning device.

Abstract: A Method and Apparatus for Chemical Delivery Through the Brush used in semiconductor substrate cleaning processes. The chemical solutions are delivered to the core of a brush where the solution is absorbed by the brush and then applied by the brush onto the substrate. This delivery system applies the chemical solutions uniformly to the semiconductor substrate, reduces the volumes of chemical solutions used in a scrubbing process, and helps maintain control of the pH profile of a substrate. This system is described and illustrated in the manner it is used in conjunction with a scrubber that scrubs both sides of a semiconductor substrate.