Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose of the tall bush type, tender to semihardy, raised as an outdoor seedling and useful primarily for garden decoration. The most notable characteristic is the bicolor nature of the blooms which have a general color effect between orange and yellow, usually with 25 to 35 petals plus 1-5 petaloids, and a color reverse, especially on the outer petals. The color changes from reddish orange to yellowish pink as the flower matures.

Abstract: A new variety of chrysanthemum plant, particularly suitable for outdoor garden culture and for use as a greenhouse pot plant, characterized by its numerous, small, bright yellow blooms which are of single flower form and produced in a relatively open spray formation. This new plant is also distinguished by its excellent performance as a late spring, summer and early fall potted plant and as a natural season garden plant; and by its short, compact plant habit which requires no growth retardants and has excellent breaking ability when manually pinched.

Abstract: Halovinylidene arylene polymers are prepared from the dihydrohalogenation of the polymeric reaction product of an aromatic compound containing nuclearly-bonded hydrogen and either chloral or bromal, in the presence of a strong acidic catalyst.

Abstract: Aryl methylene polymers are prepared from the reaction of an aromatic compound containing nuclear bonded hydrogen and either chloral, bromal, or glyoxalic acid in the presence of a strong acidic catalyst.

Abstract: A method for suppressing cardiac ventricular fibrillation and cardiac arrhythmias in animals, both human and otherwise, by administration of ortho-bromo benzyl ethyldimethylammonium p-toluene-sulfonate (bretylium tosylate). The drug may be administered prophylactically in the prevention of or in the treatment of ventricular fibrillation or cardiac arrhythmias.

Abstract: A digital-to-analog converter the output circuit of which comprises a set of switching transistors arranged as current generators. The currents through the switching transistors are maintained constant by means of a supply voltage adjusting circuit comprising a separate reference transistor matched to one of the switching transistors and energized by the same voltage supply lines as the switching transistors. The supply voltage adjusting circuit includes an operational amplifier which senses the collector current of the reference transistor, and adjusts the supply voltage so as to maintain that collector current constant. This automatic adjustment of the supply voltage also maintains the current through the switching transistors constant.

Abstract: A double oven mitt which is fabricated of flexible heat-resistant material and comprises a band elongated on an axis which connects a pair of mitts for receiving the left and right hands of a wearer. Each of the mitts includes a thumb portion extending substantially parallel to the connecting band axis and a finger portion inclined downwardly at an angle to the axis of the thumb portion and connecting band. The finger portion folds about a line inwardly under a dish being grasped by the wearer to support the dish flat on its bottom without bunching up or otherwise distorting to prevent the wearer's grip from being uncomfortable and jeopardizing safe-handling of the dish.

Abstract: A shoulder strap guard in the form of a one-piece wire includes rearwardly projecting prong portions and forwardly projecting tongue portions, the tongue portions being maintained in a vertically spaced plane above the plane of the prong portions by inwardly and upwardly curving intermediate or connecting portions. A bead loosely encircles a transverse portion connecting the forwardly projecting ends of the tongue portions together so that after the prong portions have been inserted into the shoulder section of an outer garment, the shoulder strap of a handbag or the like can slide past the bead into a position underlying the tongue portions.

Abstract: A prosthetic joint device is provided with first and second components respectively providing convex and relatively flat articulatory bearing surfaces, and a third component is located between the former components and has two surfaces which are complementary to and engage the convex and flat surfaces. Preferably the two pairs of engaged surfaces are suitably respectively spherically shaped and planar. The device can move under natural muscular and ligamentous control, in a varying manner closely simulating that of a natural joint which maintains uniform load distribution. Initial development centered on the provision of a knee joint endoprosthesis, but the mechanics of the device are well suited to other joints, particularly of non-congruous form, and also to joints in exoprostheses.

Abstract: An intraocular lens device for insertion within an eye having a lens portion placed against one side of the iris, means for stabilizing the lens portion extending through the pupil, and anchor means passing through an iris opening.

Abstract: A cushioned toilet seat assembly wherein the seat and cover members are each fabricated with a pair of upper and lower base members upholstered about the respective tops and bottoms thereof, and wherein the covering material overlaps and is affixed to relative marginal portions of the respective base members in such a manner as to minimize abutting interference upon final gluing together of the assembly under pressure. Aligned through openings in the upper and lower base members permit extrusion of hot glue therethrough for heading over at the insides of the base members to simulate inter-riveting thereof upon cooling of the glue.

Abstract: A drain plug in the outlet of a plumbing fixture such as a lavatory basin or bath is connected with the waste control handle by means of a flexible cable loosely contained within a flexible tube extending through the overflow pipe and the drain pipe, to obviate the need for seals in conjunction with the waste actuator system, and permitting ready replacement of the cable and tube. A plastic tube used in combination with a plastic cable in loose fitting relation therein provides a low cost and practical combination, having a simple attachment clip to permit ready installation or replacement.

Abstract: Usual ventilating toilet devices require a relatively expensive vent system built into the seat unit or an attachment to the seat unit which has to be custom-designed for specific toilet bowl constructions. This means that they are not universal in attachment and are therefore relatively expensive. The present device is a horseshoe-shaped pad with air intake grooves on the underside and which can be engaged upon the bowl of the toilet between the bowl and the seat. A suction housing at the rear includes a sliding drawer at the front which can be adjusted to align with the rear curvature of the bowl and which can control the degree of suction to the bowl. The outlet on the side of the housing can readily be fitted upon either side depending upon installation requirements. The side not used is closed off with a sliding drawer or panel which can be used for access for cleaning, for insertion of deodorant material or the like, and to further control the degree of suction within the toilet bowl.

Abstract: An arrangement which allows patients confined to their beds, to use a toilet without leaving their beds or to be placed in a wheel chair. A sectionalized mattress is positioned in sequential steps so as to place the patient directly over a toilet or in a wheel chair without discomfort to the patient. The mattress, together with the patient, is positioned in a manner which allows the patient to use the toilet while sitting in an upright customary manner or in an inclined manner. The section of the mattress over the toilet is removed while the patient's weight is not directed thereon. Hygienic cleansing procedures are provided in conjunction with the toilet, and the patient is returned to a reclined position after repositioning the mattress and replacement of the section of the mattress that was removed to enable the patient to use the toilet. Replacement of that secton of the mattress is carried out also while the patient's weight is not directed thereon.

Abstract: An arrangement which allows patients confined to their beds, to use a toilet without leaving their beds. A sectionalized mattress is positioned in sequential steps so as to place the patient directly over a toilet without discomfort to the patient. The mattress together with the patient is positioned in a manner which allows the patient to use the toilet while sitting in an upright customary manner. The section of the mattress over the toilet is removed while the patient's weight is not directed thereon. Hygienic cleansing procedures are provided in conjunction with the toilet, and the patient is returned to a reclined position after repositioning the mattress and replacement of the section of the mattress that was removed to enable the patient to use the toilet. Replacement of that section of the mattress is carried out also while the patient's weight is not directed thereon. The mattress is positioned through a similar sequence of steps to place the patient directly into a wheelchair.