Abstract: An arrangement for gathering fleas from fur with a comb (112) and wiping the fleas and loosened fur from the comb (112) so as to deposit them into a closeable container (101) for disposal. The container (101) has a rear end cap (102) in which moth balls may be mounted so that fumes fill the container. The front end cap (103) has a shaped opening (116) keyed to the shape of comb spline (113) to assist in guiding the comb (112) to wipers. The wipers are opposing blades (105) urged together but allow the comb (112) to be inserted between the blades (105), lifted through the blades (105) to remove the accumulated fleas and fur in a position to be deposited into the container (101). A cover (117) may be placed over the front end cap (103) to allow the vapors from the moth balls to act on the fleas. These active end caps may be removed for re-use on a new container (101). Disposable end caps are placed on each end of the container (101) and the used container (101) disposed.

Abstract: A garment fence for an embroidery hoop having an inner and outer hoop defining a sewing field and used for embroidering garments, and comprising a frame having a top and bottom edge inserted within the embroidery hoop and barrier device attached to the frame at the top edge and extending upwardly therefrom. The barrier device insures unimpeded movement of the embroidery hoop and such that the garment is controlled to insure that only the portion of the garment intending to be embroidered enters the sewing field.

Abstract: Golf grips for attachment to the shaft of a golf club which are adapted for use by individuals including those having physical disabilities such as arthritis or an infirm grip are provided. The golf grips are formed from an elastomeric material and include integral first and second sections. Both the first and second sections include a forward portion having a substantially rectangular shape in cross-section and a rearward portion having a substantially elliptical shape in cross-section. The first forward portion includes a radially outwardly extending flange disposed along a top surface of the grip and a radially outwardly extending hilt disposed along an underside surface of the grip. Another radially outwardly extending flange is provided along the second forward portion.

Abstract: An extraction tool for transmission or the like units comprising a long tubular body enclosing a rotatably mounted operating part having an expansible gripping unit at one end to engage withing a mating part, and a handle at the opposite end to rotate the operating part to cause the gripping unit to in turn grip said mating part to facilitate withdrawal of clutch and gear units or the like in which the mating part is positioned.

Abstract: A bed roll rolling device which enables a sleeping bag or the like to be tightly rolled up for transport or storage, the device being usable for successive manipulation to roll a succession of such bags, and removable for storage or to handle additional bags in similar fashion.

Abstract: A new Apple Tree cultivar of the Golden Delicious type, producing fruit of excellent dessert quality and keeping ability, in refrigerated storage.

Abstract: A new apricot tree cultivar producing early maturing fruit of very good dessert and canning qualities.

Abstract: A Bromeliad plant of the Guzmania type which is distinctive because of the pink blush of the floral bracts which are long lasting. This pink blush is not found in other plants of this type.

Abstract: A Bromeliad plant of the Guzmania type which presents a general lemon yellow overall blush, rather than definite yellow of specific parts and the color in the bracts lasts for up to three months.

Abstract: A Quercus palustris newly found seedling which has developed into an unusual, very upright, narrow, fastigiate tree, not heretofore noted in the pin oak family, with very dense branches having glossy dark green leaves.

Abstract: There is disclosed a representative plant of Dieffenbachia designated 61101, which is one displaying a variety of variegated areas on each leaf, none uniform, which are enclosed by a green border and thus become distinctive in and of themselves, the variegations being repeated in all the leaves and without uniformity.

Abstract: A cross of Aechmea cucculata `White` and Aechmea fasciata `Spineless` (both unpatented) which differs from other crosses of the same in the fact that it is spineless and has glaucous, silvery leaves and an upright growth setting off a vivid pink inflorescence.

Abstract: A Schefflera arboricola which truly a dwarf cultivar wherein the various dimensions of the plant parts are proportionally smaller, but is of substantially the same color as the usual plant, the instant plant having been asexually reproduced from a bud sport initially discovered on a normal sized Schefflera arboricola.

Abstract: A Calathea plant named `GA-1` having dark green round leaves bordered with a distinctive broad metallic silver band which is often variably tinged with pink.

Abstract: The tree of this disclosure is a newly discovered and stability tested color sport of the parent variety `Cortland`, which I have named `NS-911`. The new tree is distinguished by having more highly colored fruit than that of `Cortland` and `Redcort`, a color sport from the same source, and as having less conspicuous stripes within and masked by a solid blush which covers substantially the entire surface of the fruit. The ground color of fruit skin of each variety is substantially the same, but differs in terms of degree of coverage, with ground color patches being essentially absent from the surface of the fruit of `NS-911`. The new tree is distinguished from `Lamont` in having standard bearing and tree habit.

Abstract: A sport of Guzmania `Minnie-Exodus` (unpatented) which differs from other Guzmania in the fact that it has tri-colored variegated leaves, white tipped floral bractlets and deep red inflorescence.

Abstract: There is disclosed a representative plant of Aglaonema designated `39303` which is one displaying variegated foliage consisting of three colors on the upper leaf surface, comprising dark green leaf margins that connect to a lighter grey-colored central area in an irregular pattern that often overlaps to produce small irregular patches of a third distinct foliar color of grey-green; leaf midrib and major lateral veins having showy greyed-yellow tint that highlights the other leaf colors; and a white petiole which accents the leaf coloration.

Abstract: A distinctive Dogwood cultivar of the Cornus florida genus and species having bracts which present an overall strong red appearance with white portions at the base of the bracts and white apical notches, the plant being vigorous and with distinct purplish red new growth, and resistance to powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum characterized particularly as to novelty by leaf morphology that has a surface textured in a corrugated manner with margins having an undulating appearance, the resulting plant having desirable characteristics sought for commercial production.