Abstract: A novel impatiens variety having deep orange-red blossoms borne profusely on a semi-compact plant.

Abstract: A novel impatiens variety having rose pink blossoms, which variety has excellent durability when grown outdoors.

Abstract: A novel impatiens plant having large foliage and medium red to orange red flowers, and which grows well in full sunlight.

Abstract: A novel impatiens variety having a strong, rigid, arching growth habit and an attractive contrast between the variegated foliage and large pink blossoms.

Abstract: A pendulum is mounted in the drill pipe close to the drill bit to assume a vertical position in the azimuthal plane of the drill pipe. When the position of the pendulum is such that the inclination of the drill pipe is not a preselected amount or the azimuthal direction of the pipe is not the preselected direction, a lateral force is imposed on the drill bit urging it to drill in a direction that will return the drill pipe to said preselected inclination or azimuthal direction. The pendulum and its associated apparatus is rotated in the direction opposite the direction that the drill pipe is rotated and at the same speed, so that the pendulum is substantially nonrotative relative to the earth.

Abstract: A pneumatic fastener driving tool includes a safety arrangement that requires the tool to be placed against a workpiece before a manual trigger valve is operated in order to permit the tool to fire. Once the tool is placed against the workpiece the safety arrangement prevents "touch" firing by moving the tool toward and away from the workpiece. In two embodiments, the safety arrangement includes a piston valve which is fluid operated to close off a control line to the main valve of the tool whenever the trigger is operated before the tool is placed against a workpiece and when an attempt is made to "touch" fire the tool with the trigger held operated. In a third embodiment, metering orifices in a valve actuated by moving the tool against a workpiece prevent repeated "touch" operation of the tool.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for annealing glassware by passing the ware continuously through a tunnel in which the application of heat and recirculation of the gaseous treating medium is regulated to establish and maintain independently controllable heating and cooling zones. An endless perforated conveyor passes from end to end of the tunnel and the ware is placed on the conveyor in alignment with and beneath a jet-like blast of the treating medium internally and externally of the ware simultaneously to subject all of the ware to uniform treatment in minimum time. The treating medium in the heating zones of the tunnel is recirculated and furnace pressure and temperature is regulated by circulating fans and by dampers between the furnace chambers with the outside atmosphere.

Abstract: A frequency equalization circuit includes an active filter circuit. The filter circuit differentiates the input signal. A plurality of adjustable resistances are connected to the differentiator corresponding to a plurality of operating or frequency ranges. A switch selects one resistance in accordance with one selected operating range to connect the filter circuit to an amplifier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for magneto-optic memories controlled by light and/or heat in an external magnetic field, in which the magneto-optic material of the memory has a photoconductive layer which can be activated by the control beam and which can be controlled by means of electrodes provided thereon via a current or voltage source.

Abstract: A clear window shield for protective helmets, especially for the users of motor vehicles, whereby the window shield is detachably connected with the protective helmet and is made of laminated glass, which extends over the entire field of vision of the window shield; the window shield abuts indirectly or directly at the edge area of the window aperture of the protective helmet.

Abstract: A medical glove adapted to tightly conform to a wearer's skin and to be donned without the use of additional lubricants is formed with an outer layer of elastomeric material, an inner layer of elastomeric material bonded to the outer layer and particulate matter securely embedded in and randomly distributed throughout the inner layer. The particulate matter is preferably partially exposed on the inner, skin-contacting surface of the inner layer so that it extends inwardly beyond the surface of the inner layer to provide a lubricating means to facilitate donning of the glove without the use of additional lubricants. A method for making the unique medical glove is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sewerless recirculating toilet and human waste storage system wherein human waste products and a flushing fluid of a specific gravity less than water are received from a commode, the waste products are separated from the flushing fluid, the separated waste products are stored indefinitely without additional treatment in a state of suspended animation for possible subsequent by-products recovery therefrom and the separated flushing fluid is stored on top of the separated waste products until a portion thereof is recycled back into the commode in a purified state for flushing the commode.

Abstract: Combination bed and desk furniture is disclosed in which a bed frame and desk are mounted on a base for conjoint movement between raised and lowered positions. In the raised position the bed frame is pivoted upright where its bedding is concealed from view, and at the same time the desk is elevated to a standard height above the floor. In the lowered position the bed frame is pivoted to a horizontal orientation spaced above the top of the desk to provide clearance for articles left on the desk surface. In the lowered position the bed frame is lowered to standard bed height above the floor which is lower than the desk. Means are provided for simultaneously moving the bed and desk elements between the raised and lowered positions without altering the horizontal alignment of the desk and its drawers in respect to the floor.

Abstract: A foldable playpen having two end portions and two side portions which are interconnected to form a substantially square frame, and a flexible skirt forming a wall thereabout, where the two end portions are pivotable in a downward direction toward a center vertical leg located at each end, and the side portions are pivotable inwardly bringing the two folded end portions together, to thereby fold the playpen into a small, almost square area less than the area of the opened frame. The floor of the playpen is formed of spaced apart, hinged slats covered with a padding protection. The covered slats can be folded into a cylindrical shape which is adapted to receive the folded playpen frame therein, such that the entire playpen can be easily carried, such as by a handle connected thereto.

Abstract: A bed carrying frame comprising a pair of generally parallel side rail members, of hollow rectangular shape, a pair of end rail units, each of which consists of two relatively telescoped end rail members which are also of hollow rectangular shape, and corner bracket members mounting each of the end rail members on one of the side rail members. The corner bracket members are substantially identical and function to pivotally mount the end rail members on the side rail members for movement between folded positions in which two end rail members are folded against each side rail member and assembled positions in which pairs of end rail members are relatively telescoped and cooperate with the side rail members to form a rectangular frame. A novel latch unit is provided for each pair of relatively telescoped end rail members to maintain the end rail members in predetermined relative positions.

Abstract: A bed frame of the type having a pair of side rails interconnected by one or more crossbars to provide a support for a box spring, and in which adjustable box spring locating and retaining clips are provided on the side rails to permit the sides of the box spring to extend beyond the side rails, and to hold the box spring against shifting movements in relation to the supporting bed frame.

Abstract: An improved cushioning element is provided which is prepared from a synthetic resinous cellular resilient body. A plurality of intersecting grooves are formed in the surface of the cushioning element thereby providing a body-supporting surface of a plurality of spaced-apart bosses generally independently deflectable and recoverable.

Abstract: A new and useful therapeutic bed frame is disclosed wherein at least one-half of a standard size bed or larger may be elevated for use and returned to level position when not in use.

Abstract: The flexible patient supporting sling of an invalid lift and transport device is equipped with a safety strap attachment having a separable buckle. A lower section of the safety strap attachment is permanently stitched to the sling near the forward edge of the sling and a suspension loop on the upper section of the safety strap engages the overhead sling hanger carried by the lift. The attachment makes the sling more secure, prevents the patient from falling out of the front of the sling during transport and suspends the patient safely in the event that the sling suspension hooks at the front of the sling become disconnected.

Abstract: A hunting blind in the form of a covered superstructure adapted to seat upon the gunwales of a boat hull and having a top wall including an elongated central head opening covered by an elongated, elevated roof structure having a hatch opening and a hatch adapted to open and close the hatch opening. The elevated roof structure has a pair of elongated opposed side walls including a plurality of observation ports.

Abstract: A method for automatically controlling the operation of a rod-working apparatus of the type including a rod-feeding unit which feeds towards a cyclically operating work tool a certain length of rod per work cycle of the tool. There are selected a minimum and a maximum distance through which a rod to be fed towards the work tool is to be permitted to advance per work cycle of the tool. A rod is fed towards and into the range of operation of the tool. The actual distance advanced by the rod during a work cycle of the tool is determined. It is also determined whether the actual distance of advancement falls within the range defined between the preselected minimum and maximum distances. When the actual distance falls outside such range, operation of the rod-feeding unit is terminated.

Abstract: A self-locking internally threaded fastener in which the self-locking characteristic is derived from a ring-like plastic patch having a circumferential extent of greater than 180.degree. adhered to the thread-defining surface of the fastener. A method for making the fastener includes seating a fastener upon a pin having a configuration which establishes a cavity between the pin and the fastener, placing an initial deposit of plastic powder in the cavity and then re-distributing the plastic powder, as by blowing, to form a ring-like deposit which can be heated until fused to establish the desired ring-like patch. An apparatus includes a pin having a seating shoulder and a frusto-conical tapered portion for receiving the fastener and establishing the cavity.

Abstract: Devices are disclosed for cleaning, dusting, mopping or applying fluids to floors. A unique feature is the provision of means which enables a handle to be attached to the device while, at the same time, wedgingly securing portions of a cloth or mop to the device. Another feature involves the provision of extension plates and extension wings for increasing the effective length of the device to accommodate it to the use of cloths, mops, and the like of different lengths. A further feature includes the transposition or inversion of parts of the device to accommodate it to the use of different types of applicator cloths. Still another feature relates to the use of clamping members of unique construction for clamping thereto various types of cleaning cloths and the like.

Abstract: A device for automatic closing of a door includes a plate spring of predetermined length, having an arcuate cross-section and a center section. The spring is bent about the center section at an angle deviating slightly from a straight line. The door may be opened and closed about a hinge, and the spring ends are attached to a wall and the door, respectively.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable lower hinge assembly for a center-hung door, such as for use on a refrigerator or freezer. The lower hinge assembly is adjustably fastened to the door frame. Beneath the lower hinge assembly is an adjustable support member in the form of a cam plate that is also fastened to the door frame. The support member is used for raising or lowering the lower hinge assembly, and in turn changing the elevation of the door. The support member also reinforces the holding power of the fasteners of the lower hinge assembly.

Abstract: A hollow shirred casing stick is provided having the terminal pleats of one end thereof twisted into a funnel-like configuration at least a portion of which is implanted within said hollow stick to form an end closure. An end closure may be formed in a shirred casing stick by twisting the terminal pleats of a shirred casing stick into said stick about a rod member inserted therein. A device is also provided for forming an end closure in a hollow shirred casing stick comprising in combination a red member that is insertable in the end of a hollow shirred casing stick and retractable from within an end closure formed thereabout and a rotatable, twisting member disposed about the rod member for engaging and twisting the terminal pleats of a hollow shirred casing stick about the rod member inserted in the end of a shirred stick.

Abstract: An improvement in the production of chopped fibers is provided. Long fibers, commmonly in the form of roving, are fed through a chopper assembly comprising a cutter wheel having a plurality of outwardly-extending blades and a back-up roll having a soft cylindrical surface which the blade edges contact with the fibers therebetween. The chopped fibers then are directed downwardly through a discharge chute to a distribution chute below the chopper where they are directed by air to a point of application, e.g. being mixed with resin and applied to a surface of a mold or mandrel. The chopper fibers have had a tendency to agglomerate into hunks or balls below the chopper assembly and such tendency has heretofore been substantially reduced by the use of static bars located below the chopper assembly. An air system is now provided for directing air downwardly past the chopper assembly to convey the chopper fibers therefrom through the discharge duct and the distribution chute.

Abstract: Apparatus for and method of packaging a linear fibrous element in a rotated perforated cannister by withdrawing air from the cannister through its bottom wall to move air through the package during package formation to prevent freedom of movement to the element in the package and simultaneously withdrawing air uniformly from all sides of the cannister through its perforated sidewalls to reduce air turbulence in the cannister to promote ordered collection of the fibrous element.

Abstract: The control system is constituted by a succession of elongate parallel control elements, made of elastomer, which extend in directions transverse to the direction of the path of the fibres to be controlled and which each have a work face and an opposite face provided with at least one longitudinal fixing rib engaged in a longitudinal slit of a tubular support part and terminated by a retention head in the said tubular support part, the drawing device including means for guiding, driving and orientating all the aforesaid tubular support parts, to ensure the displacement of the said control elements for the fibres while abutting against the other control system of the drawing device.

Abstract: A bale tie wire for use in conjunction with press platens in a baling press for baling material includes loop members formed at each end of the tie wire with a portion of each loop member bent out of the plane of each respective loop in opposite directions. Predeterminedly positioned notches are located in the bale tie wire to facilitate insertion and engagement of the bale tie wire about the corners of the baled material to provide alignment of each of the end loop members for proper engagement together.

Abstract: A locking means secures together opposite ends of a baling wire for securing bales of compressed material. Predetermined lengths of baling wire are dispensed and wrapped around a bale and secured by a locking means comprising a metal clip having a raised arcuate center portion spaced outwardly from the peripheral supporting member but connected thereto at either end of the raised arcuate portion. Each arcuate connection forms a crotch between the peripheral support member and the raised arcuate member wherein each end of the baling wire passes transversely therethrough and securely locks therein.

Abstract: A shower curtain fastener with a short flexible strip formed with integral suction cups on one face and ridges and depressions on an opposite face. The ridges and depressions define an expanded surface area to which an adhesive layer is applied. A cover sheet with a release coating is superimposed on the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A quick-release paper fastener of polypropylene-ethylene copolymer for stacks of two holed sheets and comprising a tongued base member and a compressor which has resilient hooks provided with transverse V-shaped ribs on the undersurface which co-operates with a central V-shaped groove on the outer surface of the tongue to provide a snap-fit locking and quick release arrangement and the compressor has a transverse bar near each slot which engages with transverse grooves and ribs or notches on the inner surface of the tongue to prevent longitudinal slipping of the tongue when folded over in the fastened position.

Abstract: A mechanism for raising, lowering and tilting a casket bed. The mechanism includes and upstanding threaded rod mounted in a casket for rotation about its longitudinal axis. A bracket is attached to the threaded rod for vertical movement along the rod upon rotation thereof. The bracket has a leg with an opening which receives the rod. This leg is inclined to the rod at the same angle as the lead angle of the threads on the rod. The diameter of the opening in the leg is smaller than the crest diameter of the threads of the rod to form a driving engagement between the threads of the rod and the bracket leg. A casket bed frame is pivotally connected to a the bracket. A friction material is positioned between the bracket and the casket bed frame.

Abstract: A felting apparatus having an upper and a lower row of driven rollers and including compression beams intermediate any two adjacent rollers in each row whereby the compression beams in one row may be disposed opposite corresponding compression beams or opposite rollers in the other row and define together with the opposing member tapered entry apertures for the material being processed. The compression beams and/or the rollers in both rows may be spring-biased, include heating means and be adapted to be axially reciprocated by driving means.