Abstract: A hybrid tea rose variety having bright red flowers opening from dark red buds, borne on an upright, heavily branched plant.

Abstract: A variety of Kentucky bluegrass which exhibits good resistance to common lawn grass diseases including leaf spot, leaf rust, stripe smut and powdery mildew, has an attractive, rich, dark green color and a turf-type growth habit.

Abstract: A rose plant of the Hybrid Tea Class is provided having double flowers which are Saturn red on the inside and ochre yellow on the outside. The seed parent of the new variety resulted from the pollenation of a seedling obtained by the fertilization of the variety MEIalfi by the variety Meifan 00186F with pollen from the variety King's Ransom. The pollen parent of the new variety was the variety Whisky Mac.

Abstract: The specific disclosure provides a dispensing system for razor blade cartridges comprising a dispenser, a plurality of cartridges in the dispenser, and a holder having a plurality of transverse supporting surfaces on top of a frame member for sliding engagement with surfaces extending transversely of each cartridge. The dispenser has a used cartridge storage end comprising a transverse opening between a used cartridge entrance port in one side wall and a holder exit port in the other side wall. A used cartridge is positioned in the used cartridge storage end through the used cartridge entrance port by means of the holder. The frame member of the holder is moved through the transverse opening to abut a side of the used cartridge against wall surfaces forming the holder exit port. Continued movement of the holder disengages the transverse supporting surfaces of the holder from the used cartridge, and such holder surfaces are removed from the storage end through the holder exit port.

Abstract: .[.A process for manufacturing a balanced synthetic yarn, i.e., a yarn having relatively no torque, including the steps of conventionally texturizing yarn formed of thermoplastic filaments, subjecting the yarn to a subsequent heat treatment, and twisting the yarn with a relatively low twist in the opposite direction from the twist imparted to the yarn during the texturizing process..]. .Iadd.A process for the preparation of low-torque textile yarn by imparting high twist to a thermo plastic yarn in one direction and heat setting, detwisting to impart an opposite torque to the yarn, applying a second heat setting to the yarn and then low twisting the yarn in the direction of the torque. .Iaddend.

Abstract: A plaything comprising two mug-shaped receptacles and a linear flaccid line which may be a cord, a chain, a string of beads, or the like. One end of said line is held inside one receptacle, and the other end of said line is held inside the other receptacle, both of said receptacles being at least large enough to house substantially all of said line. Prior to using the plaything, the two receptacles are placed side by side on a horizontal surface and substantially all of said line is hand-fed into one receptacle so as to be amassed in a heap with the last fed-in parts resting on top of the previously fed-in parts. Then, when the receptacle housing most of said is positioned above the other receptacle, said line -- because of gravity -- will run from the upper receptacle into the lower receptacle. When most of said line is amassed in a heap in the lower receptacle, the positions of the receptacles are interchanged and the direction of running of said line reversed.

Abstract: Direct-positive photographic emulsions comprising silver halide grains which have a substantially regular crystal shape in contrast to substantially irregular crystal shape, are disclosed. Such emulsions can contain electron acceptors and the grains can be fogged with both reduction and gold fogging agents. Photographic elements employing such emulsions and processes for preparing them are also disclosed.

Abstract: Novel salts of .alpha.-substituted-.beta.-sulfosuccinic acids having the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen or an organic moiety, Z is selected from the group consisting of O, S, SO, SO.sub.2, N and NO and M is an alkali metal, ammonium or substituted ammonium cations, useful as detergents and/or detergent builders and detergent compositions containing same..[.This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 156,933, filed June 25, 1971, now abandoned..].

Abstract: Anthraquinone dyestuffs of the formula ##STR1## in which X.sub.1 denotes hydroxyl or amino, X.sub.2 denotes hydroxyl, amino, alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, arylamino, acylamino, alkylmercapto or arylmercapto, R denotes hydrogen, alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl, Z denotes alkylene, Ac denotes acyl and Y denotes hydrogen or halogen, and in which the ring A can optionally by substituted by halogen, as well as their preparation and use for the dyeing of synthetic fibre materials. The dyed materials show good fastness to light and sublimation.

Abstract: Tunneling electronic devices responsive to infrared and far infrared radiation are formed by overlapping deposits which define ultra-thin dielectric layers (less than aout 10 Angstrom thickness) between metal layers, and contact areas of the order of 1 micron.sup.2 or less. Preferred embodiments feature operation in the negative impedance region, particularly using multibarrier structures or operating at low temperature with both metals superconductors, and incorporation of the same in oscillators and multivibrators. Other embodiments feature two or more such devices in the form of triodes having positive feedback achieved by radiative or inductive coupling using integrally deposited line structures as the respective antennas or inductors. Similar deposited antennas, e.g. dipole antennas, are employed to produce radiative outputs from the devices achieving, e.g. tunable sources of radiation in the far infrared or infrared.

Abstract: An auxiliary power supply system for providing controlled alternating current in an electric motor traction vehicle driven by a prime mover through a traction alternator. During normal traction operation the prime mover operates at a high constant rotational speed to directly drive an auxiliary alternator which provides the auxiliary power, while in standby operation the prime mover operates at a reduced constant rotational speed and the auxiliary power is obtained from the traction alternator at the desired frequency and voltage.

Abstract: A low voltage audio fire alarm system fully integrated in a paging and music speaker system. The alarm circuits including pull-boxes and automatic fire, smoke and heat detection apparatus and the audio circuits are fully and continuously supervised against component failure by means of a plurality of current responsive relays. The audio path including the speaker system and associated amplifiers is continuously monitored by a low level supersonic 26KC signal. Fail-safe features utilizing multi-contact switches and relays are incorporated throughout the system to prevent inadvertent silencing of alarms in the absence of an alarm condition.

Abstract: An article of clothing, such as a thermally lined cape, includes an integral storage compartment into which the cap can be folded to form a cushion. When not used to store the cape, the compartment can be used to store a pair of gloves, foul weather pants, et cetera. The storage compartment also includes a handle to facilitate carrying the cape when folded into the storage compartment.

Abstract: An athletic jersey has a body portion with differing first and second panels at the front and rear respectively. A flap is attached to the body portion and movable over the head of the wearer to first and second positions on the body portions. The flap has differing first and second panels corresponding to the first and second body panels so that in a first position on the body the jersey presents a first appearance for identification purposes and, thereafter as the flap is transposed to the second portion on the body the jersey presents a second appearance for identification purposes. Snap fastener elements are provided to secure the flap in the selected position on the body portion.

Abstract: A toe covering for use with a surgical cast comprising an open ended semi-sock body of knitted textile material, adapted to receive the forward portion of a human foot extending beyond the cast and portions of flexible gripping material spaced around the interior of the body near the open end thereof and fixed to said body. The portions of flexible material are detachably secured to a tape carrying flexible material. The tape is adhesively attached to the periphery of the cast.

Abstract: An artificial heart comprising two ventricles (8) and two atria (9) adapted for inclusion in a blood circulation system via valves (17), to operate in the same manner as a live heart. The heart comprises a rigid housing (1) containing in its top part two inlet ports (2) and two outlet ports (3). Elastic ventricle (8) and elastic atrium (9) constitute a symmetrical half of the heart. The bottom part of housing (1) is shaped in the form of two parallel cylinders (4) capped tightly and slidably with buckets (5) having convex bottoms, these bottoms forming pistons (6). An elastic movable diaphragm (7) is located above each piston (6), and is circumferentially attached to the inside of cylinder (4) and to the elastic ventricle (8). Physiological liquid is contained between ventricle (8) and diaphragm (7).

Abstract: A heart valve prosthesis having an annular base carrying two pivoting valving members for use in a heart to control the flow of blood. The valving members are pivotally mounted on the annular base for pivotal movement about separate axes spaced from the center of the base. In one form of the prosthesis the base is removably attached to a suturing assembly adapted to be connected to heart tissue.

Abstract: A litter frame having a supporting platform is adapted to be raised by a hydraulic or pneumatic jack. A common pneumatic or hydraulic system is provided to both raise the platform and to provide spring suspension for the same. Where a common hydro-pneumatic system is provided, the jack assembly is actuated by a hydraulic medium, while a hydro-pneumatic cushioning assembly is loaded by the hydraulic medium. The hydraulic medium is delivered to both the jack and the hydro-pneumatic system from the same hydraulic supply.

Abstract: A pair of improved adjustable cross-frame members are incorporated with a pair of side frame members to form a bed frame readily adjustable to a wide variety of widths. Each improved cross-frame member has a first and second elongated elements, each of which is pivotably connected to respective side members in a standard manner. The first element is provided with a pawl mounted near its free end and the second element is provided with a plurality of teeth. The teeth are shaped to allow for easy movement when the side frame members are moved toward each other and to allow for resistance when the side frame members are being pulled apart from each other.

Abstract: The metal support leg includes vertically extending edge flanges for attachment to a dependent leg of a cross rail; the support leg has an upper end forming a substantially L-shaped corner portion to support a side rail of a bed frame, and the leg also having a substantially T-shaped intergral tab extending upwardly from its upper edge to form a stop that terminates in an overhanging horizontally extending reenforcing section.

Abstract: This invention relates to a belt buckle uniquely combined with a tool implement having multiple-purpose uses. More specifically, this invention relates to a belt buckle so uniquely shaped and dimensional so as to house a cutting instrument and multi-tool implement that are foldable into the body of said buckle in a unique manner and wherein the buckle itself can be employed as a tool implement to remove caps and the like.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing bolts of a given grade and size in which, after forming, threading and heat treating, each bolt is work hardened by the application and subsequent removal of a tensile force of magnitude somewhat above the minimum proof load for the given grade and size of bolt, so that all bolts so treated will have the same yield point and the torque rotation curve for each bolt will have a discontinuity in slope at this common yield point.

Abstract: An apparatus for lasting footwear, including a rotatable roll that is articulated on a spherical joint to permit the roll to adapt to and last any curvature it encounters on the insole of any shoe assembly it is operating upon.

Abstract: An upright-type vacuum sweeper has a motor-driven fan in a housing supported by a pair of front wheels on an axle which is vertically adjustable to vary the nozzle height relatively to a floor surface. A ratchet member having two parallel arcuate sets of teeth constitutes in part a lever for effecting the relative movement. A foot-depressible spring-returnable vertically disposed plunger carries a pawl-type escapement element which reciprocates between the sets of teeth to permit stepwise lowering by gravity of the housing and thus the sweeper nozzle. A foot-depressible ratchet-swinging lever provides one-stroke elevation of the housing. Novelly an adjustable screw is positioned to limit downward movement of the housing to provide a vernier adjustment in the low end of the nozzle-adjustment range to facilitate pushing the sweeper, especially over short-nap floor coverings which have been found to produce bothersome frictional resistance to sweeper movement.

Abstract: A hinge pin including two substantially identical sections which when assembled form a cylindrical sleeve. Each section has a first end having a cross-section greater than a semi-circle which tapers along its length to a second end having a cross-section less than a semi-circle. When the two sections are joined together, they form a cylindrical sleeve for use as a readily removable hinge pin. Ready removal is effectuated by sliding one section away from the other along their tapered lengths, the taper enabling the average diameter of the sleeve to decrease as the two sections are so slid apart.

Abstract: The clamp, operable to compressively lock a wire, comprises a casing having a cone-shaped cavity therethrough, and means engaging the cavity about the wire, the means gripping the wire as a result of constriction of the cone-shaped cavity as a result of loads applied to the wire.

Abstract: An invisible slide fastener includes thermoplastic slide fastener elements secured to folded-back portions of the mounting tapes. The slide fastener elements are molded onto the tapes so that integral fastening extensions of the fastener elements extend through an open mesh area of each tape. The slide fastener elements include an interlock structure which is particularly resistant to movement between the opposite rows of slide fastener elements.

Abstract: A slide fastener with separable endstop members has a pair of stringer halves with respective rows of coupling members or heads adapted to interdigitate upon movement of a slide therealong. At an end of the stringer one of the slide fastener halves is provided with a pintle while the other slide half has its endstop member formed with a knuckle enabling one endstop member to pivot about the pintle axis relative to the other laterally and into the slider preparatory to closure of the slide fastener. A hook on one of the endstop members remote from the pintle engages the other endstop member to hold the two together. According to the invention, one of the endstop members forms a double armed lever fulcrumed between the pintle and the hook so that, upon engagement of the hook, the pintle is retained forcibly against its seat.

Abstract: Stitching, such as a straight line of stitches or an overedge stitch, secures the opposite halves of a folded tape together adjacent to interconnecting portions of a continuous coupling element encircled by strap portions of the tape defined by slits extending transversely over the folded edge through which head portions of the coupling element protrude.

Abstract: A thin sheet metal strip having a thickness less than .015 inch, forms a part-cylindrical portion which integrally connects a folded first ear portion and a folded second ear portion. An integral tongue projects from the folded first ear portion and has a pair of parallel longitudinal ribs which project inwardly and interfit with corresponding circumferential ribs formed within said part-cylindrical portion. A screw projects through holes within the ear portions, and the second ear portion is adapted to converge toward the first ear portion and at a substantial angle relative to the axis of the screw when the screw is tightened for producing a positive non-stripping cocking engagement with the screw. Each of the folded ear portions has a pair of generally triangular side flanges for reinforcing the ear portion, and in one embodiment, the screw engages the tongue to urge it against the hose being clamped.

Abstract: Apparatus for the removal of yarn residue from a bobbin, cop carrier or the like, comprising a cutting element, supported by a movable support and a sensor, being formed by an elongated finger which is slidable longitudinally in a bore of a holder mounted on the support over a predetermined limited distance.The free end of the finger converges to a point at said free end and is adapted to bear near the cutting element on the bobbin or the like which is to be cleaned. The sensor is spring biased longitudinally in the direction of said free end.

Abstract: A method for making eyeglass frames from thermoplastic material and the like comprising the steps of drilling four holes in the blank and placing the blank on a first fixture having two locating dowels and two expandable pins. The external frame contour is then milled and all necessary contours are milled on the front, rear, sides and ends of the frame, reversing the frame on the fixture as necessary. Finally, the frame is removed from the fixture and placed in a second fixture which engages and holds the frame externally. Lense openings and lense grooves in the walls thereof are thereafter machined.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a lead titanate piezoelectric surface acoustic wave substrate comprises combining lead oxide, titanium tetra-n-butoxide, lanthanum oxide, and manganese dioxide, with a hydrocarbon solvent and adding water to the combination to form a slurry in which titanium polyester is precipitated unto the lead oxide and lanthanum and manganese oxides. The slurry is dried by heating to a temperature sufficient to remove the liquids therefrom but below the temperature at which an exothermic reaction between the included hydrogen, oxygen and carbon occurs. A first calcining operation produces the exothermic reaction and forms lead titanate after which the lead titanate is heated to and maintained at a temperature above that produced by the exothermic reaction. The lead titanate is then ground to produce powdered lead titanate and a second calcining is carried out to produce structural annealing of the powdered lead titantate.

Abstract: Fuser members having hard, abrasion resistant bare metal alloy surfaces which are chemically reactive, are described for fuser assemblies in office copier machines. Preferred fuser assemblies include cylindrical rolls having at least an outer surface of a chemically reactive copper alloy.

Abstract: Silicone rubber is employed as an outer coating material on a fuser member and is applied to the base member by means of a novel construction which prevents the separation of the outer silicone rubber coating from the roll even when silicone oil is applied thereto. The fuser member comprises a base member, a layer of a heat-resistant resin formed on the base member and a layer of a silicone rubber formed on the heat-resistant resin layer, the silicone rubber being vulcanized after the formation of the layer of silicone rubber on the resin layer. A primer layer may be used between the heat-resistant resin layer and the silicone rubber layer.