Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid chemical to plants includes an elongate hollow body which contains a liquid chemical. In use, the hollow body is transported through the plants in a direction transverse to the length of the elongate body. The elongate body includes a row of bottom holes and a row of side holes positioned along the leading side of the elongate body. A canvas cover is tightly wrapped around the elongate body in a double layer and the peripheral side edges of the canvas are sealed. The elongate body is filled with the chemical and an air valve is adjusted to bleed air into the interior of the elongate body. The elongate body is then moved through the field and, by adjusting the position of the elongate body above the ground, the chemical which has seeped into the canvas is wiped onto the plants. In a preferred embodiment, the elongate body is circular and made of a plastic material.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a pesticide such as a herbicide with a solid carrier is disclosed. The applicator comprises an elongated tube with a telescopic sleeve having a closure cap at one end for controlling the exposure of a pesticide-solid carrier composition such as a herbicide-wax composition anchored to and projecting from the said end of the elongated tube. The solid composition can be anchored to the end of the elongated tube such as by keying of the solid composition in a plurality of holes formed in the said end of the tube.

Abstract: A therapeutic wrist support is provided allowing a person with carpal tunnel syndrome to manipulate the wrist without further aggravating this ailment. The device employs a flexible substrate which includes integral splint elements physically positioned to allow limited wrist movement in both vertical and horizontal directions with respect to the longitudinal axis of the wearer's forearm. Positioning of the splint elements is also made dependent upon whether the left or right wrist of the wearer is involved.

Abstract: This plant spinner is designed to rotate potted plants, so as to evenly expose them to the rays of the sun. Primarily, it consists of a simulated flower that is adhered to a window pane, and the petals of the flower are provided with a multiple number of solar cells that convert the rays of the sun to electric current that drives a motor that slowly rotates a potted plant that is suspended from the plant spinner. Each solar cell in the flower is capable of powering a separate plant spinner, and the rotation of such potted plants provides for better growth because of them being evenly exposed to the rays of the sun.

Abstract: A rasp adapted for rasping generally hard tissue, such as bone, cartilage and associated tissue, and a method of forming such a rasp are disclosed. The rasp comprises a plate-like body having opposite generally parallel major surface portions, and may be detachably attached to a powered device for driving the rasp. A plurality of rasp portions are arranged along the rasp for substantially evenly rasping hard tissue. Each rasp portion has a center, and a plurality of slots through the body extending generally radially outwardly from the center of the portion to define a plurality of cantilever cutting members extending generally radially inwardly of the rasp portion generally toward the center of the rasp portion and separated from one another by the slots. The cutting members are bent to project outwardly from the major surface portions of the body with alternating members of each rasp portion being bent to project outwardly from alternating major surface portions of the body.

Abstract: A fenestrated surgical drape is disclosed which has a fluid collection pouch pivotally attached about the fenestration so that the pouch may selectively attached to either side of the fenestration. As a result, the same surgical drape may be used for either right- or left-handed procedures.

Abstract: A light-weight, disposable face shield assembly for the protection of the eyes and face of a wearer from accidental exposure to infectious, hazardous or undesirable substances. The shield assembly includes an elongated, semi-flexible head support strip divided into four foldable segments and a rectangular, semi-flexible, transparent protective face panel affixed at its upper edge portion to an intermediate face panel support segment of the head support strip. The intermediate face panel support segment is bounded on one side by a forehead support segment of shorter length than the face panel support segment and on the other side by first and second head support segments.

Abstract: A grate for deposition in a hole in a bottom of a ceramic, clay planter pot or miscellaneous flat bottom containers to facilitate drainage and minimize erosion of soil in the container. The grate comprises a flat, resilient plastic disc having a flat upper surface and a flat lower surface. A plurality of arcuate openings are disposed through the disc. A plurality of standoffs are arranged on the flat bottom surface of the disc. There are stepped pie shaped elements which permit insertion of those elements into different sized holes in planter's pots and containers.

Abstract: A modular landscaping system variable in size and configuration usable when making shrubbery and flower beds for masking ground surface surrounding bed plants, for permitting watering of the plants from a single location, and for enhancing the aesthetic characteristics of ground surfaces in the beds. The system comprises a plurality of interlocking plastic plates, each having one or more plant holes through which plants may extend. Each plant hole is surrounded by a flared collar which collars a plant's stalk several inches above ground level. The collar is designed to be adjustable in size for use with differently sized plants. Each plate has a raised rim along the portions of its periphery which are not interlockable with other plates. In the assembled system, the rims of the plates collectively form a liquid retaining barrier which, in combination with the number of small seepage holes passing through each plate near the plant holes, allows the plants within the system to be watered from one location.

Abstract: A guard structure for tomato plants which is characterized by a first enclosure having a selected cross-sectional area and height and shaped from wire mesh with supporting legs extended into the ground to anchor the first enclosure in a vertically upright configuration and a second enclosure of larger cross-sectional area, also constructed of wire mesh and provided with a hinged wire mesh lid, which second enclosure is stacked on top of the first enclosure. The enclosures are designed to be placed over one or more tomato plants, such that the first, or lower enclosure protects the lower portion of the stem or vine of the plant and the second, or upper enclosure protects the upper portion of the plant, including the fruit, from birds and animals. The hinged wire mesh lid facilitates opening the second enclosure of the guard structure to retrieve the fruit as the fruit ripens within the enclosures.

Abstract: A tree support strap is described which is made of a climatologically degradeable material so that it will deteriorate and fall away from the tree after an initial period of support lasting a predetermined period of time. The support strap attaches to conventional stays or guy wires but does not require these wires to actually contact the trunk of the tree.

Abstract: In a demountable container, the combination comprising:(a) the container having an upright axis and including multiple wall sections each extending part-way about said axis,(b) the sections having laterally interfitting tongue and groove element connections,(c) and elongated connectors extending through the tongue and groove elements so as to be endwise removable therefrom allowing separation of the sections.

Abstract: A toy for the bathtub and having a somewhat conical chamber in which a quantity of suds and bubbles may be confined. The chamber merges upwardly with a restricted passageway which in turn terminates upwardly in a nozzle. Displacement downwardly of the toy in the water causes forceful ejection of the suds and bubbles from the nozzle.

Abstract: A lawn trimmer shield (10) for protecting trees, plants and the like against damage from being struck by the rotating string (13) of a lawn trimmer/weed cutter (12) is disclosed. The shield (10) comprises two wall sections (14 and 16) of hollow substantially semi-cylindrical shape which are hingably connected via a hinge (17). Each of the wall sections has a chamfered ground engaging edge (26 and 28) which facilitates trimming close to the ground adjacent the shield (10). Handles (30A and 30B) are provided for facilitating installation and removal of the shield (10). Spikes (32A and 32B) are provided proximate the ground engaging edge (26 and 28 ) for securing the shield (10) close to the ground when it is installed about a tree (11), plant or the like.

Abstract: Medical and surgical procedure packs for carrying out the surgical removal of bone and connective tissue and packaging means for storing and transporting said bone and connective tissue.

Abstract: A plant pot hanger for releasably supporting a plant pot has rear, middle and front support members. The rear member has a bracing portion projecting outwardly to an outer end adapted to engage and laterally support a tapered body of the pot at a location spaced below a collar thereof. The middle member has a bracing part projecting outwardly to an outer end adapted to engage and laterally support the tapered body at a location spaced above the bracing portion of the rear member and at lower edge on the pot collar. The front member is adapted to engage an interior side of the pot collar and is attachable along with the middle and rear members to a vertical mounting surface. The outer end of the bracing portion of the rear member is disposed outwardly beyond the outer end of the bracing part of the middle member such that the respective outer ends together define a pitch line at a given angle relative to the vertical.

Abstract: An apparatus or greenhouse is shown, which comprises both a treatment area and growing areas. Normally the plants are kept in the growing areas. When the plants have to be treated they are conveyed to the treatment area, in which area treatment equipment (like sprinklers, elements for applying pesticides) is fitted. Also transport means for supplying and removing plants extend only into the treatment area.According to a preferred embodiment the treatment area is longitudinal and the growing area's are located on both sides of said treatment area. The conveying means are tables moveable along paths extending perpendicular to the length of the treatment area. Two tables are moveable along each paths, an upper table resting on an outer pair of rails and a lower table resting on an inner pair of rails. The containers with the plants therein are placed on the tables.

Abstract: A straight-hanging tapered plant pot which includes a body composed of a side wall being tapered from a larger size at an upper end to a smaller size at a lower end and of a bottom wall connected to the side wall at the lower end thereof, has a hollow wedge-shaped projection integrally connected with, and bridging an interrupted section of, the pot side wall. The projection projects outwardly from the body side wall so as to adapt the projection to support the pot body in an upright, non-tilted fashion from a vertical surface and position the pot bottom wall in a generally horizontal plane. The hollow configuration of the projection and tapered configuration of the pot body allow a plurality of the pot bodies with projections thereon to be compactly stacked together in nested relationship.

Abstract: There is provided a new and useful support system for growing plants comprising a supporting framework; at least one elongated support tray on the framework, the support tray having feeding and catchment ends and comprising a channel shape of substantially horizontal transverse profile and with upstanding elongate sides; and having at least one longitudinal depression extending the length of the bottom of the tray; a catchment tray supported to extend below the catchment end of at least one support tray, the catchment tray including an outlet; and wherein at least one support tray is sloped downwardly from the feed end to the catchment end.

Abstract: A useful device in combination with a conventional type hanging plant support for quickly and easily lowering a potted plant from its uppermost hanging position for servicing and returning. The device provides a surface on which a potted plant is placed and embodies a spring powered reel below the supporting surface with three cables of suitable strength partially wound thereon extending out of and equally spaced about its perimeter to form part of the total support, thus providing means of lengthening the support as the reel unwinds and thereby lowering the plant for attention. Associated with the reel is a locking device or latch so that the suspended plant may be locked into any desired position within its total vertical movement. The assembly and locking device can be grasped and actuated at a point centrally below the support so that rectilinear vertical movement to any desired elevation is readily achieved and maintained without tilting, disturbing, or spilling the contents of the supported pot.