Abstract: Compounds of the following structure are disclosed as effective insecticides: in which: A and B are independently lower alkyl; U is lower alkylidene, lower alkenylidene, or CH—Z, where Z is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower cycloalkyl, or phenyl; R is phenyl or a dibenzocyclo(C5-8)alkyl, each optionally substituted, or where R3 and R4 are independently selected from phenyl, optionally substituted with, halogen, lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxy, lower haloalkoxy, lower alkenyl, or phenyl; R1 is selected from a variety of substituents, including 3-R2, where R2 is where D, E, and G are hydrogen, hydroxy, halogen, cyano, hydroxy, lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower alkoxy, nitro, lower haloalkylsuffonyloxy, lower alkylcarboxylato, lower alkylcarbonylamino, lower alkylcarbonyl, lower alkoxycarbonyl, arylcarbonylamino; D and E taken together may form the group —O(CH2)O—; J is hydrogen or lower alkyl; m is 2 or 3, n is 1, 2, or 3; and halog

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct Calibrachoa plant, and its parts, named ‘Colorburst Red’ having a mounding and compact habit. This plant grows vigorously with single flowers which have light red petals and a light yellow corolla throat. The plant is very resistant to rain, heat and drought conditions.

Abstract: Echinacea purpurea ‘Kim's Knee High’ is a new and distinct dwarf perennial Cone Flower with rose-pink to purple-pink flowers on plants 38 to 60 cm (15 to 24 inches) tall for an extended period of twelve weeks.

Abstract: Portulaca ‘Summer Joy Deep Rose’ is a new variety of Portulaca oleracea. This plant has a vigorous, spreading plant growth which produces large, dark pink flowers having a red center.

Abstract: Portulaca ‘Summer Joy Scarlet’ is a new variety of Portulaca oleracea. This plant has a vigorous, spreading plant growth which produces large, orange-red flowers having a yellow center.

Abstract: A new plant variety of Campsis radicans characterized by its flecked and mottled white variegated foliage, which is exhibited from the emergence of the foliage through maturity.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Yokodiak’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching, dense and full plants; dark green foliage; uniform flowering; early flowering, eight-week response time; very large decorative quill-type inflorescences that are about 10.3 cm in diameter; ability to be grown as either a disbudded or centerbudded plants; yellow-colored ray florets; and excellent postproduction longevity with inflorescences and leaves maintaining good substance and color for at least four weeks in an interior environment.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yellow Yosierra’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching, dense and full plants; dark green foliage; uniform flowering; early flowering, eight-week response time; large decorative-type inflorescences that are about 8.9 cm in diameter; yellow-colored ray florets; and excellent postproduction longevity with inflorescences maintaining good substance and color for about three weeks in an interior environment.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Amber Pomona’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching, dense and full plants; dark green foliage; uniform flowering; nine-week flowering response time; large decorative-type inflorescences that are about 9.4 cm in diameter; light orange bronze-colored ray florets; and excellent postproduction longevity with inflorescences and leaves maintaining good substance and color for at least three weeks in an interior environment.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yotaffy’, characterized by its uniformly mounded plant habit; freely branching growth habit; uniform flowering; decorative-type inflorescences that are about 3.3 cm in diameter; attractive golden yellow ray florets; numerous inflorescences per plant; and excellent garden performance.

Abstract: A Streptocarpus plant named Artemis characterized by the combined characteristics of lavender-purple flowers which are long-lasting, non-shattering, and continuously bloom under low light conditions of winter and high temperatures of summer.

Abstract: Portulaca ‘Summer Joy Wine Red’ is a new variety of Portulaca oleracea. This plant has a vigorous, spreading plant growth which produces large, dark pink flowers having a dark red center.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of geranium characterized by varying degrees of colors including candy pink, bright red, coral, pale pink, and white. The unpredictable streaking and spotting of these colors makes each floret unique. This variety exhibits improved cutting production, rooting speed and stock plant growth.

Abstract: A Streptocarpus plant named Mercury characterized by the combined characteristics of relatively large and violet colored flowers with white netting which are long-lasting, non-shattering, and continuously bloom under low light conditions of winter and high temperatures of summer.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Anthurium named ‘Aeighteen’ particularly characterized by its dwarf growth habit; vigor; freely, year-round, and exceptionally early flowering; purple-colored spathes and fairly light-colored spadices; spathes that are held above or at the foliage level on moderately strong peduncles; and very good longevity maintaining lavender color for about five weeks.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Impatiens plant named Ovation Blush Pink, characterized by its blush pink flower color, large flower diameter, solid dark green leaves, early flowering, long-lasting flowering, and highly self-branching and vigorous habit.

Abstract: Portulaca ‘Summer Joy Yellow’ is a new variety of Portulaca oleracea. This plant has a vigorous, spreading plant growth which produces large, yellow flowers having a slight orange tinge.

Abstract: A new Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Aziza’ characterized by its large size and its large, elliptic, white spathes which are held just above the foliage. The foliage of ‘Aziza’ is dark-green, glossy and rigid with a wavy margin. Plants of ‘Aziza’ are easy to grow and are tolerant of temperature extremes without damage to the foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Shrubby Potentilla botanically known as Potentilla fruticosa is provided. Attractive single bicolored blossoms are displayed from the summer until the time of frost. Such flowers are deep yellow in coloration with orange-red radiating outward from the center. The plant is small to medium-sized and displays a neat, dense, and compact growth habit. Medium green pinnately compound leaves are formed. The plant can be grown as attractive ornamentation in the landscape under a wide range of climatic conditions.

Abstract: An electronic musical instrument having a rhythm performance function includes a first memory for pre-storing plural rhythm tone kinds, rhythm selecting switches each capable of designating one of said rhythm tone kinds and a rhythm tone generator having plural channels. The selected rhythm tone kind is assigned to each channel of the rhythm tone generator. A rhythm tone corresponding to the selected rhythm tone kind is generated by each channel so that continuous rhythm tones will be generated by plural channels based on time division system. In addition, before playing a rhythm performance, rhythm patterns can be arbitrarily programmed and then stored into a second memory by operating the rhythm selecting switches and other switches corresponding to the predetermined rhythm tones of plural musical instruments.

Abstract: Apparatus request for debarking logs comprising a generally horizontal rotary drum debarker having an inlet end, power drive device for continuously rotating the drum of the debarker generally about a horizontal axis, generally horizontal main conveyor element for conveying groups of tree length logs toward the drum, the main conveyor element having a discharge end below the axis of rotation of the drum, drive apparatus for continuously driving the main conveyor element, and auxiliary feed mechanism below the axis of rotation of the drum and between the discharge end of the main conveyor element and the inlet end of the drum for assisting the movement of groups of logs fed by the main conveyor element into the inlet end of the drum. The questions raised in reexamination request No. 90/003,655, filed Dec. 7, 1994, 90/003,826 filed May 8, 1995, and 90/004,552 filed Feb.

Abstract: A frame for rimless spectacles is provided which has no protuberances projecting from both surfaces of lenses, provides an improved effective field of view, and can be fabricated with ease. Blind holes are formed in nose- and temple-side edge surface portions of each spectacle lens, respectively. A pin-like projection is formed on each of nose-side and temple-side contact plates, and is inserted and fixed in the corresponding blind hole by using an adhesive.

Abstract: This invention relates to substantially purified gelonin, toxic fragments thereof, the DNA sequences encoding gelonin and use of the DNA for producing, by recombinant technology, gelonin, toxic fragments thereof and fusion proteins. More specifically, the invention relates to the primary amino acid sequence of gelonin, and of the DNA encoding said gelonin and the production of synthetic gelonin and toxic fragments thereof.

Abstract: The invention is a souvenir baseball mitt made of laminated foam which is utilized to display team logo and also includes a cavity in the back portion of the mitt to accommodate a spectator's hand to catch a baseball in the event a baseball is hit or thrown in the direction of the spectator.

Abstract: A student's book carrying vest used for carrying larger text and reference books in concealed well-balanced fashion. The vest includes inner and outer flexible generally coextensive sheets having common front, neck and hem edge margins sewn together to define a back panel and right and left front panels. Spaced armholes are formed through the inner and outer sheets and also sewn together in a conventional manner. The inner and outer sheets are also connected together along generally upright elongated intermediate margins between the back panel and the corresponding right and left front panel to define, in combination with the corresponding front and hem edge margins, a back inside pocket and right and left front inside pockets.

Abstract: An improved sock or slipper sock comprising a toe portion for covering the toes of a foot, a continuous calf portion for surrounding a calf, and a slit, slot or opening located between the toe portion and the calf portion is disclosed. The slot terminates, at one end, adjacent to the toe portion and terminates at the other end, adjacent to the calf portion. In a preferred embodiment, the slit is buttonhole stitched for durability. When the sock is first put on a foot, the calf portion is held open and gently slid over the toes, the foot and up the calf where it is released and gently grips the calf. The toe portion is then manipulated to cover the toes of the foot. The slit opens, as necessary, to accommodate any dressing that might be anywhere on the foot. When the dressing needs to be changed, the calf portion remains in its position around the calf, or is adjusted downwardly somewhat, and the toe portion of the sock is removed from toes, leaving the sock attached to the person, about his or her calf.

Abstract: A pantyhose undergarment having a crotch flap to facilitate urination without lowering the undergarment. A crotch area of the undergarment has an opening which is removably closed with a crotch flap permanently secured to a front of the undergarment and releasably secured about the opening. The crotch flap may be removed to a forward position in which it is not wetted.

Abstract: An adjustable protective helmet for sporting activities comprising a first shell and second shell, having respective cooperating inner and outer overlapping portions extending transversely across the top portion of the wearer's head for connecting together the shells to form a bowl shaped shell assembly circumscribing the wearer's head. The shells are movable relative to one another in the overlapping portions to provide size adjustability of the helmet. The helmet includes a shock absorbing liner inside the shell assembly. The shell assembly comprises a ramp defined by a plurality of raised formations on the inside surface of the shell assembly, that is adjacent and facing a free edge of the inner overlapping portion thereby increasing the contact surface area between the liner and the shell assembly around said overlapping portions in order to reduce the concentration of force of an impact in the vicinity of the overlapping portions.

Abstract: A chin strap system a pair of elongate straps and a substantially rigid cup anatomically configured for receiving a chin of a user. Four apertures extend between an inner and outer surface of the cup for receiving the straps. The straps are adjustably positionable through the apertures so that the straps crisscross one another adjacent the outer surface of the cup between the apertures. Each strap has a pair of free ends extending in opposite directions from the cup and include fasteners operatively for fastening the straps to a helmet with which the strap is to be used.

Abstract: The description relates to a double lens (1) for skiing goggles with a curved outer lens (2) and an equally curved inner lens (3) made of a cellulose propionate foil, arranged at a distance from the outer lens (2), which is connected with the outer lens (2) via a sealing tape (4) at the edge. To ensure a favorable fogging behaviour it is suggested that both the outer lens (2), made of injection-molded polycarbonate, and the inner lens (3), made of a vacuum-formed cellulose propionate foil, are curved spherically and that the outer lens (2) is provided with a hygroscopic coating (7) at its inner side.

Abstract: Novel gels and gel composites for direct contact with the body and capable of substantially preventing the generation moisture from said body in extreme cold weather use.

Abstract: A container for receiving and retaining human fluid waste is provided. The container is comprised of a flexible bag having a containment chamber and a passage chamber, with resealable sealing elements for closing off each chamber. The bag has handle members disposed on the outside of the bag at the location of the passage chamber. A gap is provided between the handle member and the bag for receiving a user's fingers for a secure grasp.

Abstract: A commode chair with enhanced user support for reducing pressure concentration points on the body of the user while providing enhanced support of the body of the user. The commode chair includes a commode chair for enhancing sitting comfort on a commode, and which includes a seat assembly, a support assembly, and a bladder. The seat assembly supports the buttocks of a user, and comprises a platform having an upper surface and a lower surface. The support assembly is mounted on the platform assembly for engaging an upper rim portion of the bowl portion of a commode. The bladder has an interior for holding a quantity of air therein. The bladder is mounted on the upper surface of the platform, and the bladder has an upper extent for supporting the buttocks of a user and a lower extent adjacent to the upper surface of the platform. The upper extent is spaced above the lower extent with a cushion of air therebetween.

Abstract: An automatic pool cover box includes a front wall having a plurality of elongated extrusions, each extrusion having a first side wall, an opposite second side wall, a first coupler on the first side wall and a second coupler on the second side wall. Adjacent extrusions are coupled together using a respective first coupler and second coupler. A second side wall of one of the extrusions defines a bottom edge of the front wall. A rear wall includes a plurality of elongated extrusions, each extrusion having a first side wall, an opposite second side wall, a first coupler on the first side wall and a second coupler on the second side wall. Adjacent extrusions are coupled together using a respective first coupler and second coupler. A second side wall of one of the extrusions defines a bottom edge of the rear wall which is at least intermittently connected with the bottom edge of the front wall.

Abstract: A portable spa having three sides and including two seats disposed at an acute angle to one another and sharing a common footwell. Two of the sides of the spa meet at a right angle and one of the seats is disposed parallel to one of these two sides.

Abstract: A freestanding spa cover holder for storing a cover when not in place on the spa. The cover holder includes a horizontally-disposed base having first and second horizontally-oriented and spaced apart major base rails. First and second horizontally-oriented and spaced apart minor base rails are perpendicularly disposed between and connected to the opposing major base rails. A tall first support rail is mounted on the base and extends upwardly along the entire length of the major base rails. The first support rail has a first predetermined height and defines a back support against which the cover is received. A low second support rail is mounted on the base in spaced-apart relation to the first support rail and extends along less than the entire length of the major base rails.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bed apparatus allowing a worker to easily move a user's body at the time of consultation and nursing of the user lying on his back on a floor plate. The bed apparatus comprises a bed frame. A floor plate is provided on the bed frame. A second recess portion dented inwardly in the lateral direction of the bed frame is formed on at least one side part of both lateral side parts of the floor plate. A support member is provided on the second recess portion so as to be movable inwardly in the lateral direction of the floor plate. An auxiliary member which can be deformed by compression is provided at a part corresponding to the second recess portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a patient support device specifically designed to facilitate punctures and injections into the cervical (neck) or lumbar spine (lower back). The cushion support device provided by this invention has a raised V-shaped support cushion surface and a raised and rounded transverse cushion at one end for supporting a patient reposing therein in a facedown (prone) position and resisting lateral movement or rotation by that patient and reducing the lordosis (natural inward curve) of the lumbar spine or alternatively maximizing the flexion of the cervical spine.

Abstract: A method of making low density spring interior assemblies having rectangular arrays of spring positions, some of which are occupied by individual coil springs and some of which are empty, is provided. Preferably, the array is formed of rows of alternating springs and empty positions laced to similar rows offset from each other in a staggered arrangement so that spaces and springs alternate both transversely and longitudinally. Preferably the springs are unknotted. The assemblies are automatically formed on a system that includes at least one coil former, at least one conveyor, a transfer station or mechanism and a spring interior assembly machine. A coil former forms and loads springs individually onto a conveyor. The transfer station transfers rows of coils to the assembly machine, which laces rows of coils together in the array.

Abstract: A hand-operated wire cutting tool comprises a pair of jaw members interconnected and movable with respect to each other about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. A wire cutter portion is formed in each of the jaw members, each wire cutter portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner and outer surfaces defining a cutting plane and the outer surface of each wire cutter portion intersecting the inner surface to form a sharp edge, the sharp edges passing closely alongside each other in the cutting plane as the jaw members move from the open to the closed position. A notch is formed in each of the sharp edges, each notch having a bottom surface angled less than 90° to the cutting plane. A recess is formed on the inner surface of at least one of the wire cutter portions adjacent the notch, the recess forming a gap between the inner surfaces of the wire cutter portions near the notches when the jaw members are in the closed position.

Abstract: A hand-held motorized utility brush for grooming animals and collecting hair from furniture. The hand-held motorized utility brush includes a support member having a handle portion, an angled intermediate portion, and an end portion and a bore extending therethrough; and also includes a motor securely mounted at the end portion of the support member and including a rotatable shaft; and further includes a plurality of bearings mounted about the motor; and also includes a sleeve rotatably mounted about the bearings and having a side wall and a plurality of brush retaining members spaced about and disposed in the side wall; and further includes a brush member being removably and rotatably mounted about the sleeve and being engageable with the rotatable shaft; and also includes a switch and a battery member for energizing the motor.

Abstract: In order to simplify the construction of the mounting arrangement in a sweeping machine including a rotatably driven brushing roller which is rotatably mounted at each end in a frame and is driven at one end by a gear wheel which forms the mounting for the brushing roller at this end and the teeth of which engage in driver recesses in the brushing roller, it is proposed that the brushing roller be displaceable in an axial direction against the effect of a spring towards the gear wheel to such an extent that the mounting of the brushing roller at the end thereof remote from the gear wheel will disengage, and that the teeth of the gear wheel should engage in the driver recesses with so much play that the thus axially displaced brushing roller can be pivoted out from the region of the mounting by at least the radius of the brushing roller at said end remote from the gear wheel.

Abstract: A cleaning method and apparatus using very dilute Standard Clean 1 (SC1) for cleaning semiconductor substrates, including silicon wafers. The SC1 is 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 and reduces the volumes of chemical solutions used in a scrubbing process. The process of the present invention uses SC1 to convert substrate surfaces from a hydrophobic state to a hydrophilic surface state while cleaning the wafer with the brush. A hydrophilic surface state is necessary to successfully remove surface contaminants by chemical mechanical brush cleaning.

Abstract: A multi-purpose brush incorporating structure which permits the selective performance of a plurality of cleaning operations with a single brush is disclosed. The brush includes a body which has a first series of relatively soft flexible bristles thereon and a second series of bristles thereon which are shorter and stiffer. The body also has a roughened area comprising a plurality of short, stubby projections. The body also has opposed depending legs, at least one of which terminates in a tapered or sharpened point.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paint roller having an open end which can be inserted into an applicator handle and a surface area adapted for use in painting. The core of the roller is made from a core material and the core has an inner surface and an outer surface. A major portion of the core has a substantially uniform thickness. A cover is affixed to substantially all of an outer surface of the core and a processed region at one end of the core has a reduced thickness which is less than the substantially uniform thickness of the major portion of the core. The processed region of the core is folded inward such that the one of the core and the reduced portion of the core material are not exposed at the end of the paint roller.

Abstract: A side rear-view mirror retrofit wiper assembly including a housing member that is sized to be positioning about the one side rear-view mirror assembly to allow the one side rear-view mirror to be seated within. A wiper shield projecting outwardly from a side of the housing member and extending a vertical length of the housing. A wiper blade and a wiper arm are in communication. An arm control link is positioned adjacent the upper plate of the housing member and couples with the wiper arm. Finally, a motorized means is positioned within the housing member and has linking members coupled to a link pin that couples with the arm control link of the wiper arm to allow movable communication of the linking members with the wiper arm. The wiper arm with the arm control link provides pendulum fashion movement of the wiper blade across a mirror of the one side rear-view mirror.

Abstract: A auxiliary vehicle windshield wiper apparatus for acting as a back-up windshield wiper system during times of windshield wiper failure. The auxiliary vehicle windshield wiper apparatus includes a housing. A reciprocating motion assembly is mounted in the housing. A wiper assembly comprises an arm portion and a wiper. The arm portion has a first end and a second end. The first end of the arm portion is mounted on the reciprocating motion assembly. A wiper for wiping the windshield of the car is fixedly coupled to the second end of the arm portion. A securing means releasably secures the housing to the windshield.

Abstract: The present invention provides for noise reduction during operation of a portable blower by reducing the noise or acoustic energy escaping from the housing outlet and blower tube. The noise reduction is achieved by placing sound absorbing material in the blower tube. The sound absorbing material may include flared upstream and downstream ends to reduce turbulence. The sound absorbing material may be held within the blower tube by an insert frame such that substantial portions of the sound absorbing material are exposed to air passing through the blower tube. Also disclosed is a sound absorbing insert that can be placed within an existing blower tube to retrofit portable blowers with noise reduction technology.

Abstract: A portable leaf blower having a fan unit (10) with a fan (11) and a combustion engine (12) for driving the fan. The fan unit (10) is arranged in a shell (16,17) provided with a lower inlet opening (23) through which air, during operation, flows to the fan (11). The shell is further provided with an upper opening (24). When the engine (12) has been cut off, air for cooling the engine (12) flows through the shell (16,17) by means of self convection from the lower inlet opening (23) to the upper opening (24).

Abstract: In a vacuum cleaner, a suction side of an electric fan contained in a cleaner main body is connected to a suction port body via a suction air passage and an exhaust side of the electric fan is connected to the suction port body via an exhaust air passage. Air, passage connecting portions for removably connecting the suction port body to the cleaner main body are provided between both air passages.