Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of apple tree which is distinctly characterized by its high fruit quality, its resistance to infection caused by Venturia inaequalis (Cke.) Wint., the casual agent for the apple scab disease, due to the fact that this new cultivar carries the genetic factor V.sub.f, and closely resembles `Golden Delicious` but differs from `Golden Delicious` in that it is resistant to apple scab, has freedom from stem cavity russet, bears a waxier skin, and green-tinged lenticels at harvest. This new variety of apple tree, now designated as COOP 16, was discovered by applicants in September, 1973, at Lafayette, Ind., in a cultivated area. The tree is a seedling of known parentage planted in 1966 in Block C of the Hinsley Breeding Orchard at the Horticultural Farm of the Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station, West Lafayette, Ind. In the above orchard, its position was Row 21, Tree 79, having the description PRI 2174-3 in the breeding records.

Abstract: An African violet known by the cultivar name Iowa and particularly characterized by the combined features of single, violet-shaped flowers having an intensive blue-violet color; strong and upright flower stems rising from the center of the plant so as to carry the bouquet centrally and well above the foliage; and by its vigorous growth and compact habit.

Abstract: A portable tiltable platform includes a trough extending to the peripheral edge for communication with hay being transported to it from a rake pickup which feeds it to an auger and in turn to a compressing roller and then into the inlet end of the trough at the peripheral edge of the platform when the platform is in the horizontal transport position. The trough includes a longitudinally extending side wall and a bottom wall which extends laterally to merge with the platform top surface. The bottom wall merges at its forward inner end with a portion extending upwardly to merge with the platform surface. A portion of the platform surface extends over the vertical wall of the trough and over reciprocating out of phase feed teeth in the bottom wall and vertical wall of the trough. An annular frame extends around the platform and rotates relative thereto. A plurality of posts are provided which have compression arms extending to the center of the platform which receives hay from the outlet end of the trough.

Abstract: In order to be able to start-spin on the individual spinning units of an open-end spinning machine under conditions which deviate from the operating conditions and which are, in particular, significantly more favorable for start-spinning, the end of the thread is placed on a ring of fibres located in the spinning rotor at a spinning rotor speed which is reduced relative to the operating speed. At the same time, the sliver feed is reduced in such a manner that the amount of sliver feed corresponds to the reduced speed of the spinning rotor. This reduced sliver speed is produced by a mobile start-spinning unit which is equipped with means which intervene in the drive and/or control of the drive or control means causing feed of the sliver.

Abstract: A mechanism, operable on a shoe assembly comprised of a last having an upper mounted thereon and an insole located on its bottom, for applying cement in a cement applying stroke along the corner formed by the upper margin and the insole periphery between an initial location at a boundary between the lasted toe portion of the shoe assembly and an unlasted side portion of the shoe assembly and a final location at the heel end extremity of the shoe assembly. The cement is applied by a nozzle that is movable rearwardly in the cement applying stroke and that is swingable about a heightwise axis during its rearward movement. The cement is applied from the nozzle into the corner through a passage that extends radially from the upright axis.

Abstract: The invention is concerned with an improved fuel injection control system which is useful with an internal combustion engine comprising a pair of pluralities of equal numbers of cylinders with said pairs of pluralities of cylinders being aligned side by side and including a pair of pluralities of fuel injection pumps in one-to-one relation with said cylinders. The improved system serves to control each of the pumps to operate simultaneously and to deliver a generally equal amount of fuel to each respective cylinder. The improved control system comprises a pair of control shafts, one aligned parallel to each of the pairs of pluralities of cylinders and generally perpendicular to the axis of each of said cylinders and spaced laterally therefrom.

Abstract: A control damper is mounted in a building duct system for closing a control opening through a housing or frame and includes a linkage connected to the housing and to a vane positioned in the control opening and is operative for moving the vane between a flow permitting position and a position closing the control opening. The linkage includes a fusible portion permitting a resilient member to move the vane to the position closing the control opening in the event of temperature above the melting point of the fusible portion. Cooperating latch members are mounted on the housing and on the vane and are moved into vane holding engagement after melting of a fusible portion and movement of the vane to the position closing the control opening through the housing.

Abstract: A multi-axle vehicle brake system includes an air receiving portion, a valve portion, an air storage portion and a brake portion. The air receiving portion receives air from a supply source. The valve portion is connected to the air receiving portion. The storage portion includes a plurality of storage reservoirs connected for receiving air from and communicating air to the valve portion. The brake portion includes service and parking brake actuating chambers mounted on each end of each axle. Certain ones of the service brake actuating chambers are connected for receiving air from one of the storage reservoirs. Others of the service brake actuating chambers are connected for receiving air from another of the storage reservoirs. Each of the parking brake actuating chambers are connected for receiving air from either of the storage reservoirs.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of an annular seal element comprises the steps of providing an apertured backing ring with closely packed bristles extending radially outwardly from the circumference thereof, clamping the free ends of the bristle between a pair of co-axial rings and welding the rings and the outermost tips of the bristles into a unitary structure and subsequently machining away the original backing ring to leave the rings with radially inwardly extending bristles.The invention also includes a sealing element made by the method.

Abstract: A simplified calibration mechanism is provided for a pressure switch using an adjustable, spring-biased plunger arrangement for controlling the trip force and hence the pressure to which the switch responds. The mechanism includes an especially configured lever pivoted at one end, contacting an especially shaped cam as a follower at its other end and the plunger at its mid portion. First calibration means are provided in the lever's pivoted end to adjust the normal low-high pressure settings of the switch. Second calibration means are provided to isolate the lever and cam from the plunger for effecting a precise setting of the pressure switch at extra-low pressures.

Abstract: A hand protector comprising a flexible pad with enlarged end portions and a narrow intermediate portion and with mutually divergent pairs of straps that connect the end portions to a wrist band to maintain the enlarged end portions overlying areas of the palm and backside of the hand with the intermediate portion stretched across the crotch between two fingers used in holding hair ends for trimming with scissors.

Abstract: A disposable bib construction comprising a flat rectangular flexible sheet having strap forming slits cut along one edge thereof. A transverse median slit is cut from one side of the sheet to a spaced distance from the opposite side and a U-shaped slit is cut into the sheet around the median slit and spaced around the end thereof with its ends terminating a spaced distance from the first side of the sheet. The cut strips are deformable into a continuous neck strap having two sides and a connecting yoke. The bib is constructed of a nylon mesh reinforced flexible paper or plastic sheet material and a plurality of bibs may be assembled as a continuous roll with perforations between individual bibs.

Abstract: A form for shaping a coat sleeve is a Plexiglass tube with a re-entrant, oval, elongated hoop having a pair of generally straight side portions that generally conform in shape with front and back crease lines of the sleeve. Between the side portions are semi-circular end portions; an end portion proximate the shoulder has a greater radius than the end portion proximate the wrist. The two semi-circular end portions are approximately tangent to the ends of the side portions abutting against them so that there is a smooth transition between each of the side and end portions. Because the tube is Plexiglass, it has spring properties that cause the hoop to return to its original configuration if the hoop is deformed less than the elastic limit of the Plexiglass. The outer edges of the side portions are spaced from each other by more than the separation between the front and back crease lines of the sleeve interior so that the side portions exert outwardly directed forces against the crease lines.

Abstract: A disposable cosmetic glove is disclosed which includes an outer glove shell of lotion impervious material and an inner glove lining of lotion absorbent material. The inner glove lining is preferably uniformly impregnated with a cosmetic lotion; however, the glove may be provided with a lining which is not impregnated thereby permitting a lotion of personal choice to be injected into the lining prior to use. In a preferred embodiment, the disposable glove comprises an outer shell of thermoplastic resin material to which a thin layer of polyether or polyester urethane foam is bonded.

Abstract: An adjustable paper cap is provided as an article of protective headgear. The cap includes two elongated side panels formed with relatively narrow, single-folded, longitudinally extending, upper and lower marginal edge portions, one panel having two sections that are telescopically adjustable in a longitudinal direction for accommodating size adjustment, and a crown fabricated from a relatively thin, flexible sheet material formed with a multiplicity of pleats to permit substantial lateral expansion. The crown is attached at each longitudinal side to respective side panels through adhesive bonding of an upwardly directed, outermost panel of the pleated crown to the downwardly directed marginal edge portion of the respective side panel. The crown is only secured to the one side panel section to avoid interference in telescoping of the two side panel sections.

Abstract: A device for holding an ear defender includes a housing with a space therein to accommodate a loop which forms part of a supporting member for an ear defender. The space is defined by a bottom wall, a rear wall, and a front wall, the front wall having notches to receive part of the supporting member connected to the loop. The loop is provided with two journalling parts which are arranged in line with each other and which are arranged in a groove on the inside of the front wall to thereby provide a journalling axis for the supporting member. An aperture is formed in the housing to extend through the bottom wall, and a central pin is positionable in the aperture for the purpose of affixing the device to a helmet. A lever is pivotably journalled with one end in the space for housing near the inside of the rear wall and the other end arranged to receive a transverse spring section of the loop.

Abstract: Device and method for treating a newly created bone void or soft tissue deficiency including a one piece moldable body having a form sufficient to cover a bone void and made of a biodegradable material. The body includes enclosed interconnected randomly positioned, randomly shaped and randomly sized voids extending throughout the mass of the body member with each void communicating with the others and communicating with substantially the entire exterior of the body to which blood is attracted by capillary action from arteries leading to the bone void for saturation of the body with blood for the development of blood capillaries whereby the bone void is healed as the body member biodegrades.

Abstract: A swivel joint for a leg prosthesis has its relatively rotatable members urged into a neutral position by a multiple-disk compound axial compression spring bearing upon balls which ride along inclined ramps upon relative rotation of the members.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bidet arrangement for restrooms and solves most of the problems experienced by disabled persons wishing to visit a restroom without having to be assisted by another person. The bidet is of the type having no bowl, the water being instead supplied from a hand shower nozzle. According to the invention the seat (3) of the bidet is swingable between a horizontal position, in which the bidet function may be performed, and a vertical position in which a member (8) carried by the seat may serve as a support for a standing person. The arrangement also includes means (4, 5) protecting the seat from unintentionally leaving its vertical position.

Abstract: A plastic sanitary pump comprises a cylinder, an elastic disc attached to the bottom of the cylinder, a piston and piston rod, a cap covered on the top of the cylinder and a handle connected with the upper end of the piston rod. All the parts are made of plastic material; therefore, the present invention is light weight and will not rust. It can be operated easily and has excellent effect in releasing the blockage in drain pipe of toilet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable bed support pedestal. The pedestal includes at least two longitudinal, substantially vertical planar support members which have a length substantially equal to the length of the bed to be supported. The longitudinal support members are arranged in spaced, parallel relationship with one another within the perimeter of the bed to be supported. Each of the longitudinal support members has at least two vertically extending slots extending partially therethrough in spaced parallel relationship.The support pedestal includes at least two transverse, substantially vertical planar support members extending outwardly at substantially right angles to a longitudinal support member from an inside end inside the longitudinal support member to an outside end at the perimeter of the bed to be supported. The transverse support members are arranged in spaced, parallel relationship with one another.

Abstract: A restraint package has a plurality of elongate bands comprising a base member and an overlying cover member interconnected to form an envelope for containing the restraint in a predetermined configuration. The cover has openable portions which when opened expose at least the ends of the bands facilitating the removal from the envelope.

Abstract: A multi-sided playpen having a frame structure comprising upper corner hinge brackets pivotally interconnected by a plurality of substantially centrally hinged railings with a plurality of X-shaped structures, pivoted substantially at their center points interconnecting the upper corner hinge brackets to a like number of lower corner hinge brackets so that the entire structure is collapsable. A releasable locking means is connected between each of X-shaped structures and said centrally hinged railings, and a flexible liner is supported within the playpen.

Abstract: A composite water bed mattress construction having a thickness similar to conventional mattresses and having a peripheral restraining member to provide a lateral support in all directions with a foam member interposed between said restraining member and a flexible bladder for holding a body of water is disclosed. Construction generally includes an intermediate foam restraining member or members having a height of at least as great as the bladder when said bladder is filled with water. Also, a foam cushion is superposed upon the peripheral restaining member and generally overlying the intermediate foam member to provide an outer peripheral surface for the mattress which is comfortable to sit upon.

Abstract: A patient restraining rail system for a bed, stretcher, or the like which includes a rail pivotally connected to a vertically adjustable rail support.

Abstract: In a pediatric water mattress, of the type for use for therapeutic purposes for enhancing the health attributes of an infant particularly after premature birth, the mattress incorporates a pair of inner liners that are sealed together around their perimeter to form a water holding chamber, a pair of outer liners, said outer liners being larger than the inner liners and forming a minor capacity air chamber in which the inner water chamber is located, a valve connecting through the lower outer and inner liners for providing access into the inner chamber for admission of water therein, with another valve connecting through the upper liner for providing access into the outer chamber for determining its contents, a covered guard means surrounding the mattress and being adhered coextensively with the outer periphery of the outer chamber, and an inflatable pillow formed for attachment upon the uppermost surface of the outer liner for providing comfort and therapeutic positioning of any infant resting upon the mattre

Abstract: Disclosed is a knockdown beehive frame suitable for molding from plastic. The frame has a top member, bottom member and a pair of side members, all of which are mated with releasable interlocking portions so they can be assembled into a completed frame and disassembled again, at will. The frame members have slots and wire holes for maintenance of a wax sheet within the frame in the usual manner.

Abstract: A carpet brush attachment for a floor treating machine including a circular machine supporting plate having a circular hub extending axially therefrom. The circular plate has formed adjacent the outer edge thereof and spaced from the hub an annular flange acting as a stop for a ring brush. The ring brush is formed with spaced holes through which extensions formed on the plate freely extend which rotate the brush and allow the brush to move vertically upon the extensions and thereby rest floatingly on a carpeted surface to be cleaned with the plate on the surface and supporting the machine.

Abstract: For doors of truck sleeper cabs, a sleeper box hinge is provided with flexible clip-on seals and an integral stop. The hinge swings away so that the door and a cabinet need not be forced against each other while the door is being opened.

Abstract: A hand supported skinning device for removing the skin from animal carcasses includes a housing having a handle attached thereto. A stationary blade is mounted on the housing closely adjacent a driven revolvable feeder roll which grips and pulls the animal skin against the blade to permit the skin to be progressively moved from the carcass.

Abstract: An apparatus for tenderizing a comestible product, such as meat, comprising an intermittently advanced conveyor for conveying a product to be processed underneath a set of thin knives supported for vertical reciprocation toward and away from the conveyor by a knife carrier or carriage having three horizontal plate-like members fixed in vertical spaced relation to one another having a multiplicity of closely spaced vertically aligned apertures and discrete blade or knife assemblies each comprising a rod member slidable in each of the aligned apertures of the upper plate-like members and extending to opposite sides thereof. The rod members each having a flange at the upper side of the intermediate plate-like member normally engaging the same. A discrete compression spring surrounding each of the rod members and interposed between the flange thereon and the under side of the upper plate-like member which is adjustable towards and from the intermediate plate-like member.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric having alternating stripes of high fiber density and low fiber density is made in such a manner that substantially all of the fibers in the stripes of high fiber density are oriented in substantially one direction, for example the machine direction, while substantially all of the fibers in the adjacent stripes of low fiber density are oriented in a direction substantially normal to that direction. This phenomenon can be produced by passing a fluid-borne stream of discretely separated fibers over a set of finger-like striping bars that are disposed, equidistantly from each other, directly over a moving conveyor screen or by a set of impervious resist areas in the shape of bars, or the like, disposed directly on the moving screen.

Abstract: An improvement in the class of chain stopper comprising a framework having a chain track extending through it for receiving the chain and a pawl which is pivotably attached at one of its ends to the framework and comprising two parts pivotably connected to each other in the fashion of a toggle link which remains substantially unbent in its chain-stopping position and is actuated to a bent position when the chain is released; this class of chain stopper also comprises an arm pivotably attached at one of its ends to the other end of the pawl and pivotably attached at its other end to the framework, this arm having a bearing portion resting against, and substantially conforming to, the surface of the chain when the pawl is in its chain stopping position.

Abstract: A lock for joining cables, chains and the like comprising identical parts attached to the cable ends. Each part comprises a hollow cylinder in which is positioned a lever extending lengthwise of the cylinder and attached for limited pivoting action. Each lever end forms a lip which overlaps and interlocks with the lip of the other lever end when the cylinders are butted end-to-end. For disengaging the cylinder ends these levers are pivoted to a nonoverlapping position and the cylinders are pulled apart.

Abstract: A method for making a flame retardant-water repellent coil zipper is disclosed. The method involves applying 1-20% (owg) of a flame retardant material and 1-10% (owg) of a water repellent material to the zipper coil followed by drying and curing for about 3 to about 7 minutes at about 150.degree. to about 225.degree. C., or drying for about 2 to about 4 minutes at about 120.degree. to about 150.degree. C. and then curing for about 1 to about 5 minutes at about 150.degree. to about 220.degree. C. The flame retardant material and the water repellent material could be applied together or sequentially.

Abstract: Heels of leg portions of thermoplastic coupling elements are welded to the opposite sides of a polymer film tape leaving an edge portion of the tape between diverging inside surfaces of the leg portions spaced from the welds.

Abstract: A ring clamp has a pair of flexible sheet-metal strips formed into a ring with one end of each strip juxtaposed with the one end of the other strip, and the other end of each strip lying intermediate the ends of the other strips. The buckles are each formed of a pair of sheet-metal parts one of which has ends bent over and formed with channels into which fit similar channels of another latch part whose ends are in turn bent over the first part for locking-together of the entire buckle into a rigid unit without the use of welding or rivets. Furthermore each buckle has inwardly directed teeth that can bite into the object being clamped. When the ends of the clamp are drawn together to tighten it around an object the two buckles are tightly pressed against the object and prevent sliding of the two strips relative to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for fulling a knitted or woven fabric in the form of a pliable sheet includes a conveying device for conveying the fabric in one direction, a cooling device for cooling the fabric to a temperature below the freezing point, steam jet means for jetting steam against the fabric and a drying device for drying the fabric.

Abstract: A nonwoven fabric is passed to a compression zone wherein the edge portions of said fabric are compressed to produce a nonwoven fabric with a uniform thickness.

Abstract: A sheer hosiery construction and method is useful with sheer knee-high hosiery, panty hose, and other types of sheer, circular knit hosiery in which an appearance of substantial uniform color and sheerness, as worn, together with a reinforced toe are desired characteristics. A textured, relatively dull, nylon yarn is employed in knitting sheer leg and foot portions and then by yarn change a substantially non-textured, heavier, strand heat cured, relatively bright, nylon yarn is employed to knit the toe portion. An overall compatible yarn and fabric dye affinity is achieved which produces a sheer hosiery product having both a reinforced toe and an appearance of substantial uniform color and sheerness in the leg, foot and toe portions, as worn.