Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the red (or pink) and white color combination of the buds and flowers and by the profusion of bloom.

Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the bright yellow buds and flowers which become overlaid or blended with red as they mature and by the profusion of bloom.

Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the bright orange color of buds and flowers and bi-color effect of the upper and lower petal surface.

Abstract: A new minature bicolor rose with predominantly red to orange red upper petal surface coloring and bright to buttercup yellow reverse petal surface coloring.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose plant of unusual red shade which is quite dark yet having brightness and life, reverse of petals being a yellowish cream distinguishing from other rose plants in a garden or decorative arrangement, the buds being long, tapered and formal, growing on upright, tall stems, with shiny waxy foliage.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant known by the cultivar name Lodestar having flat capitulum form; spooned daisy capitulum type; dark yellow ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 70 to 75 mm at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; short plant height when grown as a pinched spray pot, and spreading branching pattern.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant known by the cultivar name Surf and particularly characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; decorative capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 65 to 95 mm. at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; short plant height when grown as a pinched spray pot, and semi-spreading branching pattern.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant known by the cultivar name Applause having flat capitulum form; pompon capitulum type; yellow green (immature) to dark yellow (mature) ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 30 to 50 mm at maturity; uniform eight week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; short plant height when grown as a pinched spray pot, and semi-spreading branching pattern.

Abstract: A solder preform for hermetically sealing a cover to a container for a semiconductor package comprises a relatively thick flat ring of an alloy consisting of substantially 95% lead, 2.5% tin, and 2.5% silver, which alloy has the characteristic that it solidifies from the fluid state as a homogeneous mixture without substantial separation of the minority element crystals. The solder preform further comprises a relatively thin coating clad on each surface of the flat ring of an oxidation-resistant alloy, preferably an alloy consisting of substantially 96.5% tin and 3.5% silver.

Abstract: This disclosure describes an easy-opening container wall having a wall segment at least partially removable therefrom. A tab is secured to the container wall for initiating severance of the wall segment from the container wall. A rupturable scoreline is formed in the container wall adjacent the tab and rupturable in response to movement of the tab to initiate severance of the wall segment from the container wall.

Abstract: The improved showerhead disclosed herein includes at least two, and preferably four, separate spray nozzles and is constructed so as to permit users to select the particular spray nozzle through which water is to be discharged. The showerhead may be mounted on the end of a conventional shower arm extending from a wall or may be held in the user's hand and connected with a source of water by a flexible conduit.The showerhead comprises a housing having disc member and dial assembly mounted thereon. The dial assembly includes the spray nozzles, and the selection of a particular spray nozzle is achieved by manually rotating the dial assembly, with respect to the disc member and housing, about its central axis. A novel "butterfly" seal is disposed between the disc member and the dial assembly. A latch is mounted on the housing and cooperates with the dial assembly to retain the dial assembly in its proper position with respect to the disc member.

Abstract: Gas separation membranes are made from aromatic polyimides, polyesters and polyamides in which the repeating unit of the main polymer chain(a) has at least one rigid divalent subunit, the two main chain single bonds extending from which are not colinear,(b) is sterically unable to rotate 360.degree. around at least one of these bonds, and(c) has 50% or more of its main chain atoms as members of aromatic rings.

Abstract: Compositions or dopes comprising carbocyclic aromatic polyamides in suitable liquid media are prepared which are optically anisotropic (exhibit different light transmission properties in different directions in the dope). These dopes, and related isotropic dopes, are used in preparing fibers of unique internal structure (evidenced by low orientation angle and/or high sonic velocity) and exceptionally high tensile properties (e.g., initial modulus).

Abstract: Electric accumulators of the type comprising an anode compartment containing an anode formed from at least one metal selected from the group consisting of metals belonging to Groups Ia, IIa, IIb and IIIb of the periodic table of elements; a cathode compartment containing a cathode formed at least partly from a conducting member comprising a substance capable of accepting electrons, to form anions by cathodic reduction, and an electrolyte consisting of a substance capable of dissolving the product or products generated during discharge of the accumulator; the anode compartment and cathode compartment being separated from each other by a wall impervious to fluids and formed from a solid mineral electrolyte capable of allowing selective migration of the anode metal, in the form of cations are improved by adding to the anode compartment a salt of the anode metal between the anode and the separation wall.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel therapeutic composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier containing a therapeutically effective amount of an ethereally monosubstituted monosaccharide having the general formula S--O--Y, wherein S is the residue of a monosaccharide selected from the group consisting of pentoses, hexoses and heptoses and Y is selected from the group consisting of cyclic monovalent nitrogen containing organic radicals and residua and monovalent organic radicals and residua having the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is a divalent organic radical having a linear carbon chain length of about 1-7 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are selected from the group consisting of --H, --OH, --SH, halogen and monovalent organic radicals and residua having a linear carbon chain length of about 1-7 carbon atoms. The invention also provides certain novel ethereally monosubstituted monosaccharides, of which 3-O-3'-(N',N'-dimethylamino-n-propyl)-D-glucose is an example.

Abstract: A traffic intersection and flow control system which includes a hexagonally shaped, multilane roadway having radiating, multilane roadways extending outwardly from each corner of the hexagonal roadway. Traffic dividing island means are provided in the hexagonal roadway between each corner of the hexagon and are also provided in the several radiating multilane roadways. The islands and traffic lanes are arranged so that all traffic in the innermost lane (relative to the space enclosed by the hexagon) moves at all times in the same direction which is opposite the direction of movement at all times of traffic in the outermost lane. The islands and lanes are also positioned so that traffic moving in any lane will at no time cross in front of traffic moving in any other lane. Traffic control signals are provided adjacent each corner of the hexagonal multilane roadway for controlling the flow of traffic in three directions through the intersection of the hexagonal roadway with the several radiating roadways.

Abstract: An article of apparel for shielding portions of the body from flying debris such as saw splinters, drill chips, dust, grit, and other particulate matter resulting from overhead work with a hand-held tool, includes a sleeve with an arm-fitting cuff for containing one hand of a user, a porous sleeve-section connecting with the cuff, a transparent sleeve section connected above the porous sleeve section and a loop with a downward angled handle for grasping by the other hand of a user and supporting the upper end of the sleeve against an overhead; pumping action of sawing or the like is prevented by breathing action of the porous sleeve section from blowing debris out of the sleeve, and the transparent sleeve section affords good visibility combined with shielding for the user.

Abstract: A portable roll-up bug netting for fitting over and tightly embracing hat crowns of different diameters and around the collar or neck of the user and embodying an integral predetermined positioned storage envelope into which the rolled-up bug netting is inserted for storage.

Abstract: An outerwear garment article such as a jacket of the generally unconstructed type with improved structural integrity and high wear comfort has two front parts made of an adhesive two-ply composite layer; the dorsal interconnection of the front parts consists of interconnected single-ply cloth layer segments. The composite layer is a structure obtained by adhesive melt-bonding techniques using flexible polymeric adhesives, preferably in a multiple-dot distribution.A method of producing the novel outerwear garment article by providing two front parts in the form of two-ply cloth composites each having a protruding single-ply segment for dorsal interconnection.

Abstract: A surgical gown includes three arm holes, two of which have long covered sleeves. The third arm hole is a large opening in an extended side panel having a shoulder band along one edge to permit the length of the upper arm between the shoulder and elbow to pass through. A pull tab or donning tab is secured to the band, and is intended to be manipulated by an assistant during the donning of the gown. In the closed position, the extended panel completely covers the back and overlaps the other side and a front portion of the gown, with the band secured around the shoulder and sleeve. The front panel and lower sleeves are formed of material having a low bacteria and fluid permeability to avoid possible contamination. The pull tab may include a test pattern which serves as an indicator of sterility when the gown is sterilized before use.The sterile surgical gown is donned by completely wrapping it around the wearer to provide a secure enclosure which requires no fasteners or ties.

Abstract: A glove adapted for use with organic solvents and other chemicals, which glove is composed of a flexible multilaminate sheet material in glove form, wherein the sheet material is composed of: an outer abrasion-resistant polymer layer, an integral essentially pin-hole-free aluminum-foil material, and an inner heat-sealable thermoplastic polymer material, the multilaminate sheet material heat-sealed along the peripheral edges of the glove formed by the inner thermoplastic polymer layer to the opposite inner thermoplastic layer.

Abstract: A long-term endoprosthesis in which a relatively large part of the surface, which in the implanted condition makes contact with the bone of the wearer of the implant, is provided with electrodes. These electrodes are connected with a source of a low frequency electrical voltage and are so arranged that they alternate with relatively short spacings in the contact zone. The electrode spacing preferably decreases in size in accordance with the size of the mechanical area loading on the corresponding part of the contact area, that is to say, the greater the loading, the smaller the spacing.

Abstract: A raised toilet seat apparatus includes anti-tipping structure which is compatible with a wide variety of conventional commodes. The anti-tipping structure comprises a pair of L-shaped brackets connected to the raised toilet seat and a locking bar held in position by the mounting bolts on the hinged toilet seat of the converted commode. A gap is formed between the locking bar and the surface of the commode by a pair of spacer washers. The locking brackets each include a horizontal foot section which is snuggly receivable in the gap. The entire apparatus may be easily installed by slipping the foot sections of the locking brackets under the locking bar. Conversely the entire apparatus may be easily removed. The locking brackets may be modified with spacers so as to accomodate institutional toilets having their mounting bolts set further back from the rim of the bowl. The locking bar may also take a variety of shapes including wire and washer forms.

Abstract: A human waste storage and disposal system for railroads including a toilet bowl, a discharge outlet connected to the bowl, a flushing fluid inlet for flushing the bowl and a vertically disposed receiver coupled to the outlet for receiving the contents discharged from the bowl. A macerator is coupled to both the receiver and a storage tank for withdrawing waste from the receiver, macerating the same and discharging it into the storage tank. Suitable controls are provided for disposing of the macerated waste in the tank in situ or on demand.

Abstract: A collapsable frame for children's furniture, of the type which is formed of a rectangular enclosure with four independent side members. The side members are fixed together but detachable from each other and a base. In application to a playpen, the base is made up of two co-planar sections which on their two opposing edges have tongues on each in the continuous plane for support and abutt against their respective lower side beams of the two opposite side members. The lower side beams of the other two side members carry the support of the corresponding edges of the base panels, which edges abutt against the bars of the side members, thus providing rigidity of the entire frame.

Abstract: Apparatus for positioning and protecting a patient in bed is disclosed as including a protective device for cushioning a side frame of a hospital bed and the like which includes an elongated strip having a slot accommodating placement over the side frame and a thickened portion serving as a cushion. A body positioner formed from a block of polyurethane foam having resilient characteristics capable of deformation is disclosed having a length substantially greater than its width whereby the block may be placed on a base surface to provide a continuous support for the major portion of a patient's body while laying in bed. In a preferred embodiment, a core of the positioning block is cut out and may be removed and utilized as the protective side frame cushion while the body positioner block may be utilized to position the patient as desired.

Abstract: A blanket support and footrest comprised of two distinct portions, namely a rigid lower portion having a bottom and a side which is substantially perpendicular to the bottom so that the lower portion of the unit has an essentially L-shaped cross section, and a flat upper portion which is hingedly mounted to the side section of the lower portion. A locking arrangement is associated with the upper and lower portions for either holding the upper portion upright, or for allowing the upper portion to be folded down toward the bottom of the unit.

Abstract: A restraining device completely encircles a person's torso beneath his underarms and then is firmly anchored to the mattress or bedframe. The restraining device is made from a top and bottom sheet releaseably fastened together along mating ends which when fastened form an opening for encircling a person's torso. The head end of the top sheet is arranged with a pocket or other means of attachment of a panel of semi-rigid material to prevent a person from effectively grasping anything beneath the top sheet. The top sheet is suspended over the bed surface by elastic straps extending over and fastened to the side rails of the bed.

Abstract: A bee feeder (10) disclosed includes a molded plastic receptacle (14) that is adapted to be mounted on top of a hive body (12) and has a construction that insures rapid feeding of bees until the receptacle is emptied of liquid feed without permitting any drowning. Side walls (16, 18) of the receptacle cooperatively define a rectangular shape and a bottom wall thereof extends between the side walls with a hollow projection (22) extending upwardly therefrom and between two shorter side walls (16) spaced from two longer side walls (18). An upper opening (24) in the projection has at least a portion located inwardly from each of the side walls and covered by a grid (26) of an inverted U shape that confines the bees as they pass into the feeder through the opening and downwardly on either side of the projection to the liquid feed.

Abstract: Fibers are treated with ozone-steam mixtures by conveying them through an open-ended chamber having a horizontal middle section substantially elevated with respect to the open chamber end. The fibers are exposed to the ozone-steam mixture in the horizontal middle section wherein the ozone-steam mixture is centrally introduced.An apparatus for carrying out this method includes an open-ended chamber having a horizontal middle section substantially elevated with respect to the open chamber end. Also included are means for moving the substances through the chamber and means for supplying an ozone-steam mixture to the horizontal middle region of the chamber.

Abstract: A method for processing anklet socks knit with at least some thermoplastic stretchable yarns and having cuff portions in which the socks are subjected to a dye bath and excess fluid is extracted from the socks leaving them damp to the touch, and thereafter placing a first sock on a sock form while damp and enveloping the first sock with the second damp sock forming a pair of socks after which the paired socks may have their cuff portions folded over simultaneously before being subjected to elevated temperatures to dry the socks and remove wrinkles with the socks having substantial bulk and stretch when dried.

Abstract: A method of constructing a welded metal skin boat hull includes forming a framework from transverse and transom frames connected to a margin plate and to a keel and stem assembly, and adjustably bolting to the frames and connecting together, as appropriate, longitudinal and transom stringers, outer surfaces of which are spaced outwardly from frame outer surfaces. Spacing of the longitudinal stringers on the frames divides the hull exterior into narrow longitudinal, non-compound curved regions, corresponding longitudinal hull skin panels being formed from flat sheets to bridge adjacent stringer pairs. Skin panel edges are clamped to corresponding stringers by external fairings adjustably bolted to the stringers, the bottom fairings being shaped as liftstrakes. A transom plate is tackwelded or clamped to the transom stringers. Frames, skin panels and fairings, are adjusted to realign the hull to specifications before welding.

Abstract: A trim die system for trimming bolt heads or the like is disclosed in which a trim die is formed with a polygonal opening extending therethrough and providing cutting edges at the forward end thereof. The cutting edges are formed in the shallow recess in the forward end of the die, and are spaced back from a land which engages the tool to prevent contact between the cutting edges and the tool when operating without blanks. The land protects the cutting edges against damage and the structure provides increased die life. The tool is mounted for limited sliding movement and is biased toward an extended position. When the die first engages a blank supported by the tool, the tool moves back against the biasing force to reduce the initial impact on the cutting edges of the tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing footwear and apparatus for use in the method. The method includes the steps of procuring an upper constituted by at least one strap or band and an insole, assembling the upper and the insole by passing end portions of the strap(s) through apertures provided in marginal portions of the insole and securing the strap end portions to an under surface of the insole, inserting a positioning support within the upper/insole assembly, positioning the assembly in a mould closing member of a moulding apparatus, providing mouldable plastics material to a mould cavity of a second member of the moulding apparatus and closing said mould cavity by means of said mould closing member so as to trap marginal edge portions of the insole against the two mould members.

Abstract: An improved method for making soles provided with high heel, for women shoes, in a single piece, is described which consists of injection molding thermoplastics materials in a mould formed by several complementary portions defining therebetween the cavity of the sole heel. Prior to the injection molding, a sheet material for laterally and rearwardly covering the heel and a stiffening core or rigid structure are inserted. The rigid structure is provided with a downwardly vertical direction concavely curved front wall and, at its front face, with two continuous side fins projecting for a length equal to the thickness of the covering sheet material and, at its base with slots and at least two blind holes effective to fix the heel top-piece. The rigid structure is provided, at its upper surface, with a hole which as it is filled up by the plastics material, contributes to improve the anchoring of the rigid structure to the sole.

Abstract: A trash picking device including a self-propelled vehicle having a receiving tank therein with an entrance for receiving litter from a conveyor belt litter picked up by spiked rollers mounted on a support tower by the vehicle and communicating with the conveyor belt by means of a flexible chute. Preferably, two side rollers are pivoted to a central roller journalled directly below the conveyor belt. A pair of transporting wheels are pivotally mounted below the central roller. This roller drivingly engages the bottom roller of the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A compact floor polisher is disclosed including a base supporting an electric motor having a vertically oriented output shaft and driving a circular brush. The base includes a depending annular skirt and a hollow hub. A brush carrier has an annular flange and a spindle rotatably supported by bearings within the hub. The brush carrier and support base define a lubricant housing. A ring gear is formed on the annular flange of the carrier and engaged by a pinion gear secured to the motor output shaft. A seal is disposed between the vertical flange and the annular skirt. A breather passage is defined by the base and extends into the lubricant housing. Baffles direct lubricant into the hub to lubricate the bearings supporting the brush carrier spindle.

Abstract: The invention relates to sweeping apparatus, or more specifically an industrial sweeper, which is adapted to be mobilized by an external prime mover and which relies for its operation upon the rotation of a cylindrical sweeping brush rotatable in response to the rotation of the wheels of the sweeper when the latter is motivated as aforesaid by the external prime mover. A refuse catcher and a water sprinkler are also provided so that the ground ahead of the path of travel of the sweeper is lightly dampened and refuse which is swept up by the cylindrical brush is thrown into the refuse catcher.