Abstract: A clamped access floor panel assembly for mounting an access floor a spaced distance above a base floor. A plurality of panels are supported by an array of pedestals to form a floor surface. The panels are clamped to the pedestals at their corners and optionally at their side edges by clamping devices accessible through small access holes.

Abstract: A belling mandrel assembly for forming in the end of a plastic pipe a belled socket having therein an annular seal pocket. A lip mold for forming the lip of the socket and a base mold for forming the base of the socket are operable to press a plurality of form block segments trapped between them. Upon the application of such pressure, the form block segments expand to form an annular ring for molding an annular seal pocket in the socket. Upon widening the distance between the lip mold and the base mold the form block segments retract to allow the mandrel to be withdrawn from the belled socket.

Abstract: A closure plug assembly for the pressure testing of liquid drain and vent plumbing systems including a T or Y test section with a test opening comprises a cap sub-assembly, sealing means for releasably securing the cap sub-assembly across the test opening, and a plug such as an inflatable bulb or plate removably insertable in the plumbing system adjacent the test opening for test-damming the flow of liquid upstream therefrom. Link means is connected to the plug for removing the same at the conclusion of the test operation. A valved port in the cap is used for filling the plumbing system with test liquid under pressure during a testing operation.

Abstract: A magnetic, kinetic amusement device is formed of a base, and a pair of magnetic members supported by resilient wire supports mounted on the base. The magnetic members are arranged separately in substantially vertical opposition to each other when in static condition but are mutually attractable into contact with each other, against the tension of their resilient wire supports, when moved into close proximity to each other by a prolonged oscillation induced by the opposing magnetic and resilient wire forces.

Abstract: A furniture drawer comprises side and rear walls made of profile material laid out in its upper and lower extremities with folds for fitting in and sliding the drawer in relationship to the furniture, and, in at least one of its extremities, with a cutaway at right angles, for fixing the front or rear walls of same.

Abstract: A surface processing apparatus and method for painting or otherwise treating variously contoured surfaces. A track includes an elongated pliant beam to which a bending apparatus is attached for the purpose of conforming it to the contour of the surface to be processed. A carriage is mounted on the track for movement along the length thereof and in turn mounts a surface processing tool. The tool is operable to process a strip of the surface adjacent the track. Means is provided for moving the track incrementally along the surface, processing strips sequentially until the entire surface has been processed.

Abstract: An apparatus for unloading stacked sheet material from a supporting surface such as a pallet. A frame structure is provided including a station for positioning a loaded pallet. A ram reciprocates between an advanced and a retracted position at a height sufficient to pass over the pallet. Sweeping means is mounted on the ram for frictional sweeping engagement with the sheet material and pallet to remove cleanly all of the stack of sheet material.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for acquiring and recording an identification pattern from the reflectance of the fundus of an eye, a single light source is operable to produce a substantially columnar source beam of infrared light directed into the fixated eye from a plurality of sequential, angularly divergent positions. The light is focused on the retina and reflected in part out of the eye. Variations in the ocular structure contribute to various reflected intensities. The intensity of the reflected light is detected, measured and recorded for each sequential angularly divergent position forming a unique and repeatable identification pattern, or "signature" for each individual.

Abstract: A hot water system in which a damped, gravity operated, check valve is interposed between the hot water heater and the hot water delivery pipe network. The valve opens when a tap is opened allowing hot water to pass into the pipes and to the tap. The valve is prevented from closing abruptly when the tap is closed by a close fitting cylinder which surrounds the valve piston and restricts fluid flow necessary for valve closure.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for forming sheet metal ducts of varying conical configuration from pre-cut blanks having a baseline and element lines thereon. The apparatus comprises a frame supporting independent axially aligned feed rolls. Each roll is power driven by separate variable-speed motors providing for a different feed rate at each edge of the blank being formed. The driven sections of each feed roll are adjacent at the center of the axially aligned rolls. Idler rolls around the drive shaft form the remaining length of each roll. Corresponding segmented pinch rolls spaced axially at the center are arranged to pinch the blank to be formed against the feed rolls. Sensors are positioned between the spaced ends of the pinch rolls to detect the position of the blank baseline and the angularity of the element lines. The feed and pinch rolls are mounted on bases provided with bearings permitting axial shifting to maintain the blank baseline at the established position relative to the frame.

Abstract: A wooden beam suspended ceiling assembly having a support structure including a wall hanger attachable around the perimeter of the area to receive the ceiling, at least one main beam which extends transversely across the area, and a plurality of cross beams extending between the main beam and wall hanger. The main beam and cross beams provide pockets to receive conventional ceiling panels. The wooden beams in the finished ceiling form an aesthetically attractive ceiling structure especially desirable in residential construction.

Abstract: A deck component for use in a highway railroad crossing. The component comprises a flat pad of molded, comminuted rubber dimensioned to lie with companion pads inside and outside the rails and spiked to the ties. Pad bearing is provided against the webs of the rails, as well as against the tie plates and the ties. The result is a stabilized crossing easily installed and of long life.

Abstract: A new variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of large flowers of excellent form, unusual color, and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut flowers. The plant is characterized by an improved capability of being forced into flower under glass, increased resistance to leaf scorch and bud abortion, improved inflorescence, buds of an intense yellow color, and flowers which also are of an intense yellow color and characterized further by the presence of relatively thick, broad, and overlapping tepals lightly spotted with tiny pigmented papillae.

Abstract: A new variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of medium sized flowers of excellent form, unusual color, and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut flowers. The plant is characterized by rapid natural propagation under field conditions and vigorous and healthy growth when forced under glass. It is further characterized by uniform growth to maturity when forced into flower throughout the year. The buds are exceptionally large and bright colored. The flowers are broad and thick petaled and of an intense bright orange color.

Abstract: A new variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of medium-sized flowers of excellent form, unusual color, and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut flowers. The plant is characterized by rapid natural propagation under field conditions, vigorous and healthy growth when forced under glass, unusually rapid growth to its flowering stage when forced under glass, high resistance to disease and virus, and in particular by the brilliant orange color of its flower with virtually no spots.

Abstract: A new variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of medium-sized flowers of excellent form, unusual color, and long persistence, both on the plant and as cut flowers. The plant is characterized by rapid natural propagation under field conditions as well as by vigorous and healthy growth when forced under glass. The buds are brilliant orange. The flowers are brilliant orange, unspotted but characterized by the presence of distinctive oxblood red "brush marks".

Abstract: A new variety of Asiatic hybrid lily plant bearing large clusters of large flowers of excellent form, unusual color, and long persistence both on the plant and as cut flowers. The plant is characterized by rapid natural propagation under field conditions and vigorous and healthy growth when forced under glass. It is further characterized by early attainment of marketable bulb size and bulb maturity, relatively short foliage, foliage resistance to scorching, buds of a clear medium yellow color, and virtually unspotted flowers of a bright deep yellow color having tepals of increased breadth and thickness.

Abstract: The subject apple tree variety comprises a new Jonathan apple tree (Super Jon) originating as a sport limb mutation of a Jonathan apple tree variety, specifically Jonnee, U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,934. The new variety of apple tree is generally similar to its parent with respect to trunk, branches, leaves, flowers and fruit but is uniquely characterized by the significantly earlier coloring and maturing of its fruit.