Abstract: An animal feeder for automatically preparing a fresh food batch of mixed liquids and solids in an animal's feeding dish, at pre-set timed intervals.The feeder is substantially a three-level structure. At the top level, a hopper compartment contains a hopper rotor rotatable about a vertical axis; the hopper rotor includes several hoppers, each containing one batch of food solid granules.A motor compartment under the hopper compartment contains the hopper driving motor, and preferably, the timing instrumentation for controlling the feeder. At the lowest level, is a food dish compartment containing the animal's feeding dish.A chute is provided between the hopper compartment and the feeding dish. At each feeding period, the motor rotates the hopper rotor through a few degrees of angle of rotation to place a full hopper just above the chute.

Abstract: An electrical connector for a high voltage, high power cable for use in an environment of high pressure fluid. The connector is comprised of parts which can be assembled in place in the field with widely available tools, by unskilled operatives. The connector includes a generally cylindrical housing of rigid material, one end of which is designed to tightly enclose an armored cable and the other end of which is provided with a coupling ring for secure attachment to a feedthrough socket, a continuous outer protective sheath of rigid material thus being provided. Within the housing, a generally cylindrical contactor support body, fabricated of resiliently deformable insulating material, seats on the wall of the housing. A contactor for each of the contacts of the feedthrough socket is sealed within the contactor support body.

Abstract: An ornamental, flowering shrub of the genus Potentilla fruticosa, having as its most important novel characteristic the ability to produce flowers which are red in color, a color not heretofore known in this genus. The seasonal development pattern of the new plant is later than that of other Potentilla varieties; both new leaves and flowers appear later in the spring than on other Potentilla, and last longer in the fall; however, very dry weather conditions cause red flowers to fade to a reddish-yellow, but the same flower becomes red again after rain. Another distinguishing characteristic is the foliage, which is a brighter green than in other Potentilla; and grows with more density, and more dwarf size than the seedling relatives.

Abstract: An ornamental, flowering shrub of the genus Potentilla fruticosa, having as its more important novel characteristic the ability to produce flowers which vary from pink to red in color, a color not heretofore known in this genus. (RHS Color Chart Red Group 53C to 48C). Fading occurs as in related Potentillas, but to a pale pink color, but this is believed to be reduced by partial shade and increased by very wet or very hot, dry conditions. The plant is more dwarf than its parent. Present size of parent plant is 40 cm. high, 85 cm. maximum diameter (at age of 31/2 years).

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, and more particularly, a Sophrolaeliocattleya hybrid (herein abreviated Slc.) having dwarf growth habit and flowers of a red color.The new variety is distinctive from its parents, and from plants of the same hybrid population, and from other red flowered orchids, by the compact growth habit, free-blooming habit, and clear red color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, and more particularly a Laeliocattleya hybrid plant having flowers of a delicate clear pale lilac coloring. The new variety is distinctive from its parent population by its outstanding plant structure as well as its unusual coloring. The flowers are of exceptional substance (thicker and more resilient petals); they achieve perfect placement on the stem; the stem is superior in strength to the closest relatives; the flowers achieve longer bloom life; and the flower production is also superior to others of the same line of breeding.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, and more particularly a Brasso-laeliocattleya (Blc.) hybrid plant which is outstanding and distinct from other orchids because of its superior flowers, which combine a rare coloring, massive size, and profusion of flowers on a single stem. The coloring is mostly a delicate lilac-rose surrounding a central white and yellow area, as specifically described hereinafter. The new variety is also distinctive from its parent population and similar hybrids by its outstanding plant structure. Its flowers are of exceptional substance (thicker and more resilient petals than related plants); they are perfectly placed on the stem; the stem is superior to its relatives in strength; the flowers have a longer bloom life, and are produced more abundantly than orchids of the nearest similar breeding.