Abstract: Described is a hybrid tea rose plant variety producing red flowers of good form.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant having bright red flowers with heavy petal substance on long stems; vigorous, upright growth; and glossy, disease resistant foliage.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Lantana plant named ‘Katie’, characterized by its outwardly spreading plant habit; freely and continuous branching habit; unique green, light yellow green and light yellow variegated foliage; numerous lavender-colored flowers with white centers; and excellent garden performance and tolerance to high temperatures.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant having long stems bearing high centered fragrant flowers; dark green, glossy foliage; vigorous upright growth and resistance to mildew and rust.

Abstract: A new plant of Loropetalum chinense characterized by its low growing, compact habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct plant variety of Magnolia virginiana var. australis characterized by its distinctive variegated foliage.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion device has a non-single-crystal semiconductor laminate member formed on a substrate having a conductive surface, and a conductive layer formed on the non-single-crystal semiconductor laminate member. The non-single-crystal semiconductor laminate member has such a structure that a first non-single-crystal semiconductor layer having a P or N first conductivity type, an I-type second non-single-crystal semiconductor layer and a third non-single-crystal semiconductor layer having a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type are laminated in this order. The first (or third) non-single-crystal semiconductor layer is disposed on the side on which light is incident, and is P-type. The I-type non-single-crystal semiconductor layer has introduced thereinto a P-type impurity, such as boron which is distributed so that its concentration decreases towards the third (or first) non-single-crystal semiconductor layer in the thickness direction of the I-type layer.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a portable hose cart assembly capable of stacking, yet having circular hose reel end flanges. The portable hose cart assembly utilizes a supporting frame structure constructed and arranged to be nested on top of a similar supporting frame structure. The supporting frame structure is also constructed and arranged such that a similar supporting frame structure can be nested on top of the supporting frame structure. A hose reel structure for receiving and supporting a length of hose is rotatably mounted within the supporting frame structure. Circular end flanges are fixed to the ends of the hose reel structure. A handle structure movable between a stacking position and an operating position is connected to the supporting frame structure. The handle structure has a locking mechanism such that the handle structure may be secured in the operating position.

Abstract: An electric powered bicycle having a dip sensor or switch and/or a gradient sensor or switch. The bicycle has front and rear wheels each rotatably supported by a frame; a chain slung between the wheels and a chainset for transferring manual power to the wheels; an electric motor coupled to one of the wheels for driving the wheel directly; and a power supply capable of supplying electric power to the motor. The dip gradient sensors are associated with a pulse width modulation circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for driving a display panel, e.g., AC PDP, having a first substrate, at least one display line including first electrodes and second electrodes disposed in parallel with each other on the first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate, and third electrodes disposed on the second substrate and extending orthogonally to the first and second electrodes, in which write operation of the display data by a light emission is executed by carrying out a selective write discharge utilizing a memory function, are adapted to execute a write discharge for all cells and to execute an erase discharge for all cells before the selective write discharge, to thereby accumulate wall charges over the third electrodes in advance.

Abstract: A modular microscope system includes a plurality of stackable housing modules each having a plurality of inwardly pointing protuberances provided with one or more precision stop surfaces thereon for removably mounting and positioning a plurality of prealigned functional element carriers having corresponding precision stop surfaces thereon for engagement with the precision stop surfaces of the housing module protuberances.

Abstract: A low emissivity film which comprises: a substrate; and a coating of oxide and metallic films alternately formed on the substrate in a total of (2n+1) layers where n is an integer being equal to or more than 1, with the innermost layer being an oxide film, wherein the oxide film (B) formed on the outer side of the metallic film (A) being most apart from the substrate, has an internal stress which is equal to, or less than 1.1×1010 dyne/cm2.

Abstract: The present invention concerns yeasts of the genus Kluyveromyces having one or more genetic modifications of at least one gene coding for a protease, said gene reducing or modifying the proteolytic actively of said yeasts, as well as their use as a cellular host for the secretion of recombinant proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates epoxy(meth)acrylates which are substantially free from epoxide groups and are the reaction products of organic compounds containing epoxide groups and having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of 130 to 1000 with I) compounds containing carboxyl and ester groups at an equivalent ratio of carboxyl groups to epoxide groups of 0.7:1.0 to 1.0:1.0, wherein compounds I) are reaction products of A) organic dicarboxylic acids or dicarboxylic acid anhydrides having a molecular weight of 98 to 164 with B) reaction products containing alcoholic hydroxyl groups and prepared at a COOH/OH equivalent ratio of 0.6 to 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of dimer alkaloid compounds, particularly those of the Catharantus (Vinca) family, from an indole unit, such as cantharanthine, and a dihydroindole unit, such as vindoline. A multi-step process is disclosed including the steps of (1) of 1,4-reduction of a first dimeric iminium intermediate to an enamine compound by reaction with a 1,4-dihydropyridine compound; (2) oxidative transformation of the resulting enamine to a second iminium intermediate under controlled aeration; (3) reduction of the second iminium intermediate to form the target dimer alkaloid compounds. The entire process can be conducted in a one-pot operation to obtain the target compounds without isolation of the intermediates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to child protecting clothes for vehicles, used with a seat belt so as to protect a child sitting on a seat of an automobile from a shock of an accident. As compared with a related art child seat, the child protecting clothes have the following advantages. The protective clothes can be put on a child as the safety of the child is secured; manufactured at a low cost; and give the person wearing the clothes a certain degree of freedom of physical movement. A back member 10B of the protective clothes is formed double of an inner cloth portion 10B1 and an outer cloth portion 10B2. A seatbelt C can be inserted between the inner and outer cloth portions 10B1, 10B2 of the back member.

Abstract: An emergency survival Vestpac apparatus for emergency preparedness including a front and a back, each of which includes reflector pockets for receiving and holding emergency supplies to sustain the wearer during an emergency event. The detachable padded hood holds two space blankets and offers protection. The detachable neck guard includes a space suit, the detachable backpack includes an insertable survival pack, the lower portion of the backpack serves as a roll out shelter, and the enclosed harness belt with hooks on each end of the belt encircles the waist for securing the wearer to a stable object or to assist with air rescue. The Vestpac may be appropriately sized to the wearer.

Abstract: Persons who work or engage in activities such as typing, working on a personal computer, sitting at a desk, sitting or standing, conversing on the telephone, working on a machine, or who engage in other activities which require them to remain in fixed nonphysiologic body positions for prolonged periods of time without the benefit of adequate stretching or movement often have poor posture, poor alignment and poor ergonomic body positioning. This poor posture leads to pain, soreness stiffness or other problems in the neck, shoulders, back of the head, back and mid and upper-spine. Persons in need of correct ergonomic body positioning can don a jacket whose novelty is in the angle and placement of the weight-bearing pockets which helps prevent injury, alleviate pain and soreness, stiffness and other problems associated with poor posture, poor alignment and poor ergonomic body positioning.

Abstract: A shirt which can be used to discreetly convey messages to other persons. The shirt includes a body and a collar which is foldable between up and down positions. A message on the shirt is hidden by the collar when the collar is in the down position. The collar can be raised to the up position to expose and communicate the message.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hat and a method for manufacturing a hat comprising a top, a band and a brim. The band has an upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion of the band is attached to the perimeter of the top. The brim is attached to the lower portion of the band. The brim comprises a fusing material disposed between a first brim layer and a second brim layer to bond the first brim layer to the second brim layer.

Abstract: A sports cap, having a stretchable pocket on the entire top surface of the visor and preferably worn on the head of a user while exercising, golfing, climbing or fishing, is disclosed. This sports cap has a visor integrated along the lower front edge of a crown into a single body through a sewing process, which a pocket provided on the entire top surface of the visor by sewing a stretchable pocket fabric along the rounded front edge of the visor. An opening is formed on the pocket at a position along the rear edge of the stretchable pocket fabric, with an elastic tape liner integrated along the rear edge of the pocket fabric and sewn to the visor at opposite ends thereof together with the pocket fabric so as to elastically tighten the opening of the pocket. The sports cap allows a user to easily and conveniently store a variety of personal necessities, such as golf tees, ball markers, a cigarette pack, a lighter, a match box, scratch papers, name cards, receipts, or score sheets, in the pocket.

Abstract: A device for ensuring self-massaging of the foot when walking. The device includes a foot engaging surface comprising a base having raised prints incorporated thereon. The foot engaging surface is one of a standard type, a medical type, and a paramedical type. The foot engaging surface is one of a stocking, a tight, a sock and a foot pad.

Abstract: A process is provided for making a garment having at least one image at a selected position on the garment. A marker is created containing a sight point and an identification of the bounds of at least some of the pieces of the garment. The position and orientation of the image relative to the sight point on the marker is identified such that the image is at a selected position within the identified bounds of at least one of the pieces. A sight point and at least one image are printed on the raw fabric, the image being printed at a position and orientation relative to the sight point on the fabric that is the same as the relation of the position and orientation of the image to the sight point on the marker. The marker is positioned relative to the fabric so that the sight points are aligned, and the fabric is cut into garment pieces which are assembled to form the garment.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, an improved supplemental protective pad for a helmet is disclosed. In one embodiment, the pad includes a base portion which is mounted to the surface of a helmet shell. The pad is shaped to cover high risk, non-frontal impact areas such as the back of the head and adjacent the sides of the crown of the head. Extending outwardly from the pad are a plurality of compressible and crushable protrusions. The protrusions can be configured in a variety of shapes, sizes and densities to absorb a predetermined amount of force. When the individual wearing the helmet is involved in an impact on one of the impact areas, the protrusions complement any interior cushioning to compressibly absorb the impact force. If the impact force exceeds a predetermined level, the protrusions absorb additional energy while being crushably deformed.

Abstract: A ring band adjustment structure of a crash helmet comprises a ring band, a connection sheet, a locating bar, and a pair of locating adjusters. Two ends of the ring band are connected to the locating adjusters. The locating adjusters are connected to the locating bar so that the locating adjusters can move along a guide track formed at the edge of the locating bar. By pressing a press element on the locating adjuster, a point-shaped unidirectional locating element on the bottom face of the locating adjuster will leave from a corresponding strip-shaped unidirectional locating element on the locating bar, and the locating adjuster can move. Each end of the locating bar has a limit element so that the locating adjuster will not slide out. Thereby, the diameter of the ring band can be adjusted, the structure is simplifier, and the manufacture and assembly are easier, hence facilitating modular processing.

Abstract: A ring band adjustment structure of a crash helmet comprises a ring band, a connection sheet, a guide element, an adjuster, a fixing element, and a locating element. The ring band has a long groove at each end portion thereof. A dentation is formed above the long groove of one end portion, and a dentation is formed below the long groove of the other end portion. The two end portions are inserted into two end faces of the connection seat. The guide element is inserted from a back face of the connection seat to penetrate the two long grooves. The fixing element passes a through hole in the guide element to join the adjuster. The adjuster drives the guide element to turn so that the two inserted end portions of ring band can move toward or away from each other.

Abstract: A toilet lid lock for maintaining a toilet lid in a closed position. The toilet lid lock is comprised of an upper portion including a horizontally extending arm and a vertically extending stem and a base including a flange portion with slots and a sleeve. The stem of the upper portion is inserted into the sleeve of the base. The height of the arm is adjusted by a set screw positioned in the sleeve. The arm is positioned across a toilet lid and prevents the toilet lid from being lifted. The arm is unlocked when a user presses a release button and rotates the arm so that it is parallel to the tank ofthe toilet. The toilet lid is then free to be lifted to an upright position. Once the toilet lid is lowered, the toilet lid lock automatically resets by rotating the arm back to its original position.

Abstract: A drainage device (1) for a waste water outlet (12) includes an outer tubular member (102) adapted to fit within the waste water outlet (12). An inner tubular member (103) is located within the outer tubular member (102). The interior of the inner tubular member (103) provides a first outlet and a second outlet is defined by the external wall of the inner tubular member (103) and the internal wall of the outer tubular member (102). A valve member (108, 109) is movably mounted with respect to the inner and outer tubular members (102, 103) for movement between a first position in which the second outlet is obturated and the first outlet is open to permit a liquid to flow therethrough, and a second position in which the second outlet is open to permit liquid to enter the second outlet.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a toilet for venting 30 malodorous odors by providing one or more air indraft members 32 connected to conduit 36 leading to an exhaust fan or air purification unit, the toilet 22 also preventing cascading water 12 over the rim 20 area caused by clogged passageways within the toilet by having a forwardly located depression 12 acting as a spill way to direct the overflow in one direction thereby reducing the scope of contamination to one area instead of over the toilet bowl exterior surface and surrounding walls. The toilet 22 further has toilet paper holders 24 oppositely opposed to each other molded into the exterior bowl surface providing a consistent location for those people who are visually and physically challenged. Alternative designs are provided for the venting arrangement including air indraft ports 30, air indraft members 32, and multiple apertures 64 connected to an air channel 68 in the rim 20.

Abstract: A child's bath seat having a base, a top shelf portion with a generally triangular aperture formed therein, a plurality of support members extending between the base and the top shelf portion and at least one tether extending from a support member and terminating in a suction cup. In addition, a plurality of clips are connected to at least some of the respective support members. The clips extend partially over the base and exert a clamping force thereon. The clamping force urges any object positioned therebetween, such as a washrag, toward the base.

Abstract: A sanitary fitting having a plastic holding part inserted in the underside of the fitting for rigidly fixing the fitting to a surface. The fitting has a holding part containing passages for leads and optionally fastening parts. The holding part has a holding tongue on a side remote from the center of gravity of the fitting, the holding tongue engages with a projection on the underside of a plate to which the fitting is to be firmly screwed. This holding tongue prevents tilting of the fitting.

Abstract: An improved spreader bar for spreading apart the cords which connect the body supporting member of a hammock to a support structure and suspend it therefrom is disclosed. The spreader bar is positioned adjacent each of the longitudinal end portions of the body supporting member and is provided with spaced apertures which receive the cords therein. The spreader bar is curved outwardly relative to the body supporting member in order to evenly distribute the suspension forces exerted on the aperture walls by the cords. The spreader bar is also split proximal to or at the apertures into upper and lower members to provide access to the apertures through top portions thereof when the upper and lower members are separated and thereby facilitate insertion of the cords therein when the upper and lower members are separated.

Abstract: A bunk bed or a high rise (loft) bed framing system. The framing system incorporates interlocking tubular rails and posts for constructing the framing system. The tubular rails and posts are of varying diameters which fit into corner posts. The tubular rails and posts form an integrated ladder system and an integrated safety rail system when the framing system is assembled. The ladder system and the safety rail system provide added safety to the user while providing further stability, stiffness and durability to the framing system.

Abstract: A system for inexpensively placing an active fall-protection system in a floor is described. The floor is tessellated with large octagonal tiles and smaller square tiles. Each large octagonal tile contains a sodium azide-loaded airbag that expands, upon detonation, to 18 cm tall. Each square tile contains an infrared proximity detector and a differentiation. Upon accelerating approach of a large enough infrared-emitting object (such as a falling human body) the square tile detonates the four adjacent octagonal tiles. In this manner, the airbag tiles are deployed over the area of the floor destined to be impacted. Since the detectors respond to accelerating, large infrared-emitting objects, the floor tiles will not deploy during normal activities.

Abstract: A pedal assembly for rotating a brake-steer shaft of a stretcher. The pedal assembly includes a yoke coupled to the brake-steer shaft to rotate therewith and a flip-over pedal having a proximal end coupled to the yoke and a distal end spaced therefrom. The flip-over pedal is pivotable about a flip-over axis relative to the yoke. The flip-over pedal has a first orientation in which the flip-over pedal extends away from the yoke in a first direction so that the distal end of the flip-over pedal can be engaged to rotate the brake-steer shaft in a first direction. The flip-over pedal has a second orientation in which the flip-over pedal extends away from the yoke in a second direction so that the distal end of the flip-over pedal can be engaged to rotate the brake-steer shaft in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A decorative elastic cushion is manufactured with an elastomer having the physical properties of flexibility and compressibility in a range of flexibilities and compressibilities of stable elastomeric block polymer gels. A film is provided for encapsulating the elastomer and the film includes physical properties of flexibility to enable uninhibited flexure and compression of the elastomer by a user. Decorative printing is disposed on a film interior side facing the elastomer in order to provide photo-like logos and decorations to the cushion, while having a film exterior surface resistant to abrasion and enabling cleaning thereof without affecting the decorative pattern. Printing of the film is effected by heat contacting the film with a printed paper.

Abstract: A staple pulling plier of the type consisting of a pair of pivoting members having handles and jaws forming a head portion. The head portion has opposite side faces, and the jaws in a closed position define a substantially continuous post engaging top ridge. Pincer points are provided on the jaws adjacent the top ridge and are moved to a closed staple grasping position on closure of the handles. A fulcrum member is formed integrally with the head portion and projects from one of the opposite side faces of the head portion, the fulcrum member defining an upper edge extending in a plane substantially normal to the post engaging top ridge of the jaws. When the bight of a staple is held by the pincer points, the two legs of the staple and the joining bight are in a plane normal to the post engaging top edge of the head portion. When the staple has been driven into a post to secure a horizontal strand of the fence, its plane is usually vertically disposed.

Abstract: Multifunctional knife/cutting pliers comprising two lateral sides serving as a handle for the tool and surrounding an interior space. At least one other implement is disposed in this interior space so as to pivot about a transverse axis connecting the two lateral sides. The knife/cutting pliers further comprises a plurality of removable implements to which the user can have access by lifting up a magazine lid over at least one portion of this interior space. The implements are held in the lid by a plurality of corresponding accommodations.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide dry cleaning apparatus and system for the control thereof is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a wash vessel, a working vessel containing a carbon dioxide cleaning medium and operatively associated with the wash vessel, a pump operatively associated with the wash vessel, a condenser connected to the working vessel, a still operatively associated with the working vessel (which still may be a separate still or incorporated into other system components as explained below), a compressor operatively associated with the wash vessel, and a pressure release valve operatively associated with said working vessel. At least one filter is included in the system, but the filter and still may be consolidated together in a single vessel.

Abstract: A Non-Skidding Vehicle Wheel Ramp having a portable vehicle wheel ramp portion coupled to a portable anchor portion by a detachable linkage. The coupling of the portable vehicle wheel ramp portion and the portable anchor portion permits elevating a vehicle in a safe matter and the detachable linkage permits unencumbered access to the vehicle undercarriage.

Abstract: A rotor for home car washing use having a radially oriented inlet at the distal end of a rotor in rotation and in movement against the car vertical sides, i.e., the larger surfaces requiring cleaning, in which washing fluid supplied through the tube flows into the lower half of the rotor, aided by gravity, to effectively power the rotor in rotation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support (2) for a paintbrush (1). The support (2) may advantageously be used both when you want to lay down the paint brush on a flat surface and when you want to hang the brush on a bucket. The support (2) consists of an integrated part of the paint brush (1), projecting from the paintbrush in the form of a projection from the paintbrush body. According to the invention, the projection comprises at least two points of support, allowing the paintbrush to rest on these points of support, together with a point of support provided by the paintbrush somewhere along the handle (3). Preferably, the support is located at the head (4) of the paintbrush, at the shoulder (6) of the head (4) close to the handle (3). Furthermore, the support may comprise an arched flange (8), directed along the handle, which can function as a bucket holder.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a handle and, attached at one end thereof, a head (1), the head (1) having a handle end (4), a free end (2), and a bristle-bearing face (7) with a plurality of tufts (6) extending therefrom, the tufts (6) each having a base and a free end and comprising one or more bristles, wherein the tufts (6) are arranged in groups which are separated from each other by a transverse gap (8), the distance between the bases of the tufts (6) within a group being less than 1.3 mm, the distance between the bases of the tufts (6) between groups being in the range from 1.3 mm to 5 mm and wherein the distance between the free ends of the tufts between groups is preferably at least 0.5 mm. Preferably, each group is in the form of a crescent shaped array and tufts (6) are generally perpendicular to the toothbrush head (1).

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: A wiper for a vehicle is provided with a quadric linking mechanism wherein a main lever and a sub-lever are connected to an arm head. The range of the rotation angle of the main lever is set in such a way that the angular velocity of rotation of the wiper arm is within a range of from 0.75 to 1.25 times (fluctuating within a range of ±25%) the angular velocity of rotation of the main lever, and the pitches between connecting shafts of the quadric linking mechanism consisting of each lever are set in such a way that the wiper arm pivots by a predetermined angle within said range of the rotation angle of the main lever. Therefore, not only is the wiping range enlarged, but a driver is not made to feel uncomfortable because the movement of the wiper arm is smooth and the fluctuation range of the angular velocity of rotation does not become too large.

Abstract: A wiper blade for a windshield wiper blade refill includes a crown located at the top of the wiper blade. The bottom of the wiper blade has a windshield-engaging lip. A neck extends from the crown toward the lip, and the neck increases in width in a direction away from the crown.

Abstract: A mouth powered vacuum is provide with a cap with a lip at a lower end attached around a mouth of a bottle. The lip is made of a resilient material, so that it can be snapped on and off the bottle without twisting. A curved intake channel is connected between a side and a bottom of the cap. A flexible pickup tube is inserted into the intake channel at the side of the cap for being swept over objects to be picked up. A generally rigid mouth piece is integrally attached to the cap, and positioned sideward and upward for being sucked by a user. The angle between the mouthpiece and the bottle is selected to enable the bottle to be held comfortably when the mouthpiece is placed between the user's lips. A mouthpiece channel is connected between a distal end of the mouthpiece and the bottom of the cap. The inner end of the mouthpiece channel is enlarged relative to the outer end. A screen is positioned across the enlarged inner end of the mouthpiece channel for preventing the user from inhaling the objects.

Abstract: A bag housing assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes a rear bag housing which forms a bag cavity and a bag door which releasably attaches to the rear bag housing for enclosing the bag cavity. One of the rear bag housing and bag door is formed of a semi-rigid flexible fabric material which is permeable to air and which is sufficiently rigid to retain a molded shape. The flexible fabric material is attached to a rigid frame member which allows the bag door to releasably attach to the rear bag housing.

Abstract: A brush roller assembly for a vacuum cleaner sweeper which includes a rotatable spindle having a longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end and a central portion, a first bladed disk positioned on the first end of the rotatable spindle, the first bladed disk including a central portion which is positioned substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rotatable spindle when the first bladed disk is positioned on the first end of the rotatable spindle and at least one fan blade projection outwardly extending from the periphery of the central portion of the first bladed disk, the at least one fan blade projection being oriented to facilitate the movement of outside air from the first end of the rotatable spindle toward the central portion of the rotatable spindle, a first end cap attached to the first end of the rotatable spindle, a second bladed disk positioned on the second end of the rotatable spindle, the second bladed disk including a central portion which is positioned substantially perpend

Abstract: Door hinge with a locking device based on a field force, including a cylinder divided by a piston into working spaces that are filled with an operating medium whose viscosity can be changed by means of a field force. The working spaces are connected to one another by at least one flow connection that is subject to the influence of a field force generating element. The door hinge is designed as a pivot bearing, wherein the cylinder takes the form of a bearing eye and the piston takes the form of a rotary piston with at least one blade.