Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the orange-yellow color of buds and flowers and further identified by semi-climbing or trailing habit of plant growth making it desirable for container or hanging basket culture.

Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized primarily by the hybrid tea type, bi-color buds and flowers, basically white with deep Rose Bengal edges; the red coloring blending into the white area on the upper surface of the petals, but remaining essentially white with a distinct red edging.

Abstract: A new miniature rose of hybrid-tea shaped blooms of unusual coloring.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel railway vehicle brake apparatus that comprises a brake cylinder device having two tandem-connected pistons of unequal size, the larger of which is provided with a check valve and cooperates with a hollow cylindrical body in which it is slidably disposed to form on its respective opposite sides two fluid pressure storage reservoirs wherein is stored fluid under pressure for effecting a brake application. This brake apparatus further comprises a novel brake control valve device that is so responsive to a reduction of pressure in a train brake pipe as to first cause simultaneous shifting of both pistons in a brake-applying direction and a transfer of fluid under pressure from one side of the larger piston to the other until a chosen braking force is transmitted through brake rigging to press brake shoes against the wheels of a vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improvement in an apparatus attached to an air cleaner such as of an internal combustion engine as in connection with a farm tractor wherein the contaminants drawn into the air cleaner are evacuated to the atmosphere therefrom by said apparatus wherein the improvement consists in having the apparatus continuously operative, providing a positive evacuation of contaminants and comprising a relatively small sized motor driving an impeller which receives contaminants from the air cleaner and evacuates or expells the same and embodies the use of a plurality of vanes whereby the engine associated with the air cleaner is prevented from drawing a reverse flow of air through the exhaust passage of the apparatus and the vanes serve as closure means whereby there is no open passage through the apparatus to the cleaner and thus only a low powered impeller is required to expel the contaminants received.

Abstract: A multilayer work glove is formed of a two part interior fabric lining directly contacting and encompassing the hand of the wearer with side seams joining the two parts in which an exterior surface layer of plastic material is bonded to the fabric lining and where a plurality of vent holes is formed through the interior fabric lining and the exterior surface layer of plastic material at web locations between the fingers and thumb of the hand outside of the work engaging surfaces.

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.

Abstract: An accessory support member in which a flat plate is provided with two portions adapted to embrace the rim of a variety of types and sizes of protective helmet. The support member is provided with a variety of removable accessories mounted by connections which enable movement of these accessories and for normal uses.

Abstract: An endoprosthetic elbow joint in the form of a one-piece endoprosthesis having at least one hinge joint provided with anchoring shanks of which one is to be connected to the humerus and of which the other is to be connected to the ulna of a patient, the axis of the hinge joint taking the place of the flexing and extending axis of the natural arm. According to the invention, the end of the hinge joint on the side on which the patient's radius will be situated continues into a rotary humeroradial joint which is rigidly connected to the hinge joint. The rotary joint has at least two degrees of freedom, one of which allows pivoting movement of the joint by a shank thereof for anchoring in the radius about the flexing and extending axis of the hinge joint and of which the other allows rotary movement by the shank about the longitudinal axis of the patient's radius.

Abstract: A prosthetic knee having as its component parts a femoral implant, a tibial implant, and a meniscal plate disposed between the implants. Knee flexion and extension is permitted by compoundly curved condyle surfaces of the femoral implant, which resemble corresponding surfaces of a natural knee, and correspondingly shaped convex bearing surfaces in the meniscal plate. All other motions of the prosthetic knee take place at the interface between the meniscal plate and tibial implant. This interface is defined by a continuous, concave, spherically shaped surface in the upwardly facing plateau of the tibial implant and a corresponding, continuous, convex spherical surface of the meniscal plate. The components are biased into mutual engagement along the cooperating concave and convex surfaces by the natural ligaments which surround the prosthetic knee. The continuous biased engagement of the cooperating convex and concave surfaces of the prosthetic knee assure its stability.

Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having as its component parts a femoral implant, a tibial implant, and a meniscal plate disposed between the implants. Knee flexion and extension is permitted by compoundly curved condyle surfaces of the femoral implant, which resemble corresponding surfaces of a natural knee, and correspondingly shaped convex bearing surfaces in the meniscal plate and tibial implant. This interface is defined by a continuous, concave, spherically shaped surface in the upwardly facing plateau of the tibial implant and a corresponding, continuous, convex spherical surface of the meniscal plate. A post projects from the tibial implant into a cavity defined by the femoral implant and the free end of the post and the cavity have opposing, cooperating and overlapping ledges which maintain the implants constrained to each other. The ledges permit unrestrained flexion, extension and torsional movement of the knee and limited lateral rocking (adduction-abduction).

Abstract: An acetabular cup for total hip replacements is disclosed which provides radiographically opaque elements for the two halves of the periphery of the cup, said opaque elements having different configurations so that it is possible from an anterior-posterior radiographic view to determine whether the cup is facing anteriorly or posteriorly.

Abstract: The cap-shaped endoprosthesis is formed of a cap-shaped shell and an anchoring pin which extends through a bore in the shell. In addition, the peripheral edge of the shell is provided with a plurality of apertures into which tissue may invade to aid in securing the shell to the femoral head. Where the shell and pin are made of different materials, a plastic member maintains the pin and shell out of contact with each other.

Abstract: A stopper structure is provided for downward removable insertion into the drain opening of a tub or shower stall and a water pump assembly is also provided including a water inlet and a water outlet with the water inlet supported relative to the stopper closely above the latter. A shower head water spray structure is also provided and the water outlet of the pump is communicated therewith. When it is desired to recirculate shower water, the conventional shower or tub water valve is operated after the stopper structure has been utilized to plug the shower or tub drain and until a sufficient quantity of water is collected in the shower or tub bottom. Thereafter, the water pump of the recirculating shower may be actuated whereupon the water collected in the bottom of the shower or tub may be pumped therefrom and outwardly from the shower head water spray structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pest and odor preventive sanitary drain which utilizes the continuous property of liquids and permits a twisting downward discharge of waste water and keeps a certain waste water retention level in the water holder therebeneath so that the inlet of the discharge pipe is obstructed; in addition, a deodorizer is used for complete prevention of odor and pests towards a house so that indoor sanitation is maintained and human health is protected.

Abstract: Apparatus for installing or replacing pipe which extends between a toilet and a ferrule structure projecting from a soil stack couples a discharge pipe to the ferrule structure with a compressible sleeve which extends over facing ends of the discharge pipe and ferrule. Ring clamps compress and seal the sleeve to the discharge pipe and ferrule structure. Ears project from a flange attached to one end of the discharge pipe at a floor which supports the toilet for supporting the discharge pipe from the floor.

Abstract: An attachment for closing all varieties of flush valves before the normal amount of water has exited the tank includes a buoyant float that falls with the water level of the tank during a flush and applies its weight against the flush valve to push the valve prematurely into its seat. A float guide rod attaches to the tank wall and provides a path for the float to move upon, and a valve actuator rod is adjustably connected to the float and directly contacts the flush valve. A variety of attachments to the flush valves or actuator rod are provided for reliable performance. A combination of an entire flush valve assembly with a valve closer incorporated in its structure includes a float guide rod attached to the standpipe of the valve assembly rather than to the tank wall.

Abstract: An adjustable and foldable bed frame includes a pair of side rails and a pair of end rails extending transversely between the side rails. Each end rail includes a pair of elongated elements, with each of the elements having one end secured to a corresponding side rail and the other end of each element is in slidable relationship to the other element. The elements are releasably locked together by means of a protrusion on one element which is receivable in an opening in the other element. The opening defines a plurality of teeth, and the element with the protrusion has a spring loaded pawl member which is received in the opening and engages the teeth one at a time and permits the elements to be moved inwardly toward one another, while engagement between the pawl and the teeth prevents the elements from moving outwardly relative to one another.

Abstract: An adjustable support for accommodating waterbed mattresses of a variety of sizes. The adjustable support comprises a pair of spaced apart upstanding side rails interconnected by an accordion type collapsible construction which enables the side rails to be variably positioned a desired distance apart depending upon the size of the mattress to be supported. The interconnecting construction which serves as the structural support for the mattress, is assembled to be collapsible in the non-loadbearing direction such that the spacing between the side rails may be varied.

Abstract: A bed assembly is disclosed. The bed assembly includes an air mattress for supporting a human body in a generally prone position. The air mattress has an overall firmness determined by the amount of air in the air mattress. A port for admitting and releasing air to and from the air mattress is formed through the air mattress. A platform supports the air mattress above a surface. A mechanism is provided for adjusting the overall firmness of the air mattress by adjusting the amount of air in the air mattress. The adjusting mechanism includes a bladder or balloon for containing a quantity of air and a mechanism for transferring air between the air mattress and the bladder to adjust the relative quantity of air in the air mattress and in the bladder. The adjusting mechanism sets the internal volume of the bladder at a desired volume in order to set the relative quantity of air between the air mattress and the bladder.

Abstract: Floating apparatus for the remote marking of the position of bodies that have fallen in water, comprises a buoyant body which is ballasted on its underside and which on its upper side carries an inflatable standard having a visible signal at its upper end. The inflatable standard is in the form of inner and outer tubes which define between them a hollow chamber that extends lengthwise of the standard and parallel to the standard. A supply of compressed gas, carried by the apparatus, is selectively releasable to fill the hollow chamber to erect the standard.

Abstract: A machine that molds an upper to the shape of a male mold by a female mold and that flanges the margin of the upper by a pair of wipers mounted to the female mold. The wipers have bases hinged to each other for swinging movement about a vertex and legs extending forwardly and divergently of the bases, the wiper bases being mounted to a back part of the female mold and the wiper legs being mounted to side parts of the female mold. The wiper bases are so constructed as to be movable forwardly of the back part and the wiper legs are so constructed as to be movable inwardly of the side parts pursuant to the forward movement of the wiper bases relative to the back part.

Abstract: A transloading bridge for ramps with a bridge plate, the rear end of which is adapted to be pivotally connected to a ramp and the front end of which is provided with an extension adapted to be moved from a retracted position into a moved-out position for resting on a platform to be loaded or unloaded. The extension is also adapted to be moved from its moved-out position into its retracted position. The extension which is located below the bridge plate has longitudinal slots extending in the longitudinal direction of the bridge, while webs serving as reinforcements for the bridge plate extend through the slots and are connected to the bottom side of the bridge plate. Those longitudinal bridge sections of the extension which are separated from each other by the longitudinal slots are reinforced by longitudinally extending additional webs, preferably of U-shape, and are connected to the extension.

Abstract: A power-actuated toothbrush is provided and in its broadest aspects, the toothbrush brushes both sides of a tooth and penetrates into the embrasures. The bristles extend at an angle to the sides of the teeth whereby the bristles of the brush also enter and clean the sulcus area. In preferred embodiments of the invention, the biting surfaces of the teeth are cleaned simultaneously with the sides of the teeth. In other embodiments of the invention, an entire dental arch or even the entire mouth of teeth is cleaned in a single operation.

Abstract: Cleaning apparatus for removing foreign material lodged between the bristles of a bristle pad includes a cabinet, a grid mounted in fixed position within the cabinet, and a cage supported for reciprocal movement within the cabinet for carrying the pad and cyclically impacting it against the grid. An exhaust fan draws air through the cabinet and across and through the grid to remove foreign material from the cabinet.

Abstract: Disclosed are a towel adapted to be worn by the user and a method of making such towel. A sheet of flexible material is cut to form a main body member including opposite end portions and opposite side edges extending generally transversely to the end portions. At least one tab member is also formed, depending from one of the end portions. The sheet material of the main body member is folded upon itself to form an uninterrupted forward face and to position each of the side edges generally adjacent to and rearwardly of a respective one of the lateral extremities of said forward face. The folded sheet material is secured upon itself adjacent the end portion from which the tab member depends.

Abstract: An applicator for applying paints, cleaners and the like to walls with limited surface clearance provided. An offset handle is connected to a thin, flat backing plate which, in turn, carries a cover. The cover is wetted with paint or cleaner to be applied to walls with limited surface clearance such as behind toilets and water heaters.

Abstract: An assembly including a mechanism for retaining a rotatable member, such as a caster, mounted on an elongated member, on a support. The support, such as, for example, the bottom of a sofa, has a bore hole for receiving the elongated member. A planar metal plate having a central opening is secured to the support so that its opening is aligned with the bore hole. A plurality of teeth are struck from the metal plate so as to project outwardly from a side face of the plate. The struck teeth leave a plurality of corresponding slots in the plate. The plate is secured to the support bearing the bore hole. A resilient member having a central opening is positioned between the plate and the support so as to be in alignment with the opening in the plate and the bore hole. When attaching the elongated member, on which the roller is mounted, to the support, the elongated member will pass through the opening in the plate and the resilient member into the bore hole.

Abstract: A hinge having a hinge member mounted in an auxiliary hinge member made of a plastic, die casting or metal material in an overlapped relation thereto, with a decorative design provided on an exposed portion of the auxiliary hinge member.

Abstract: A molding device for molding food articles of raw finely divided beef and similar tissue containing food material that is normally subject to uneven shrinkage during cooking comprising supply means for the material, a mold having a mold opening including a peripheral arcuate edge, a supply passage means for supplying pressurized material to the mold opening from the supply passage, the supply passage having an arcuate exit end at the arcuate edge of the mold opening and this arcuate exit end including means for projecting the food material directly into the mold opening in a thin ribbon of a thickness that is only a fraction of the spacing between end surfaces defining the mold opening and the projecting being at an obtuse angle to an adjacent one of the end surfaces.

Abstract: A carding machine has a card cylinder, a doffer cooperating with the card cylinder and a cylinder screen situated underneath the card cylinder and generally conforming to the surface curvature thereof. The cylinder screen has a screen face including a screening portion and a screenless terminal portion. The terminal portion is arranged adjacent the doffer. At least one slot-shaped opening is provided in the screenless terminal portion of the cylinder screen. The opening has a length dimension which is oriented parallel to the width dimension of the cylinder screen.

Abstract: An air current is caused to sweep through the chamber beneath a carding machine from one end to the other by means of a suction plenum beneath the lickerin end of the machine and an air inlet beneath the doffer end of the machine through which air enters and is conveyed toward the suction plenum. One or more baffles extending across the width of the area beneath the carding elements extend down in close proximity to the floor causing the air to pass closely adjacent the floor, rather than to drift up into the upper areas of the chamber. One of the aforementioned baffles is adjustably positioned in air deflecting arrangement with the aforementioned inlet to divert the incoming air currents immediately to the floor. The suction plenum is so connected with a source of negative pressure as to cause an air flow rate of at least 360 cfm through the inlet to the suction plenum.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding a reserve fibre sliver, as in a can creel machine, is shown as having a first piston-cylinder assembly actuatable to first piston-extended and second piston-retracted positions; the piston in turn operatively carries a reserve sliver guide and a second piston-cylinder assembly actuatable to a piston-extended condition and a piston retracted condition whereby when in a piston-extended condition a leading portion is constrained thereby and against a reserve sliver guide to prevent motion by said reserve sliver and whereby when in a piston-retracted condition the reserve sliver is free to move relative to the guide; the second piston-cylinder assembly, the guide and the reserve sliver held against the guide are moved, to a point in close proximity to the path of travel of a particular broken or run-out sliver, by the first piston-cylinder assembly when such is in the first piston-extended position; and the second piston-cylinder assembly, the guide and the reserve sliver carried within t

Abstract: An apparatus for the opening-up and cleaning of cotton waste, especially strips, card fly and scutcher material and the like with a fiber material draw-in roller for feeding the fiber material to be cleaned to a saw tooth barrel the peripheral portion of which includes an opening-up section for opening-up the fiber material to be cleaned into individual fibers. When viewing the saw tooth barrel in its direction of rotation, the opening-up section is followed by a fiber material take-off roller rotatable in a direction counter to the direction of rotation of the saw tooth barrel. The apparatus furthermore includes a conduit having an inlet adjacent the peripheral surface of the saw tooth barrel for receiving fiber material therefrom and having an outlet for connection to a fiber material collecting container.

Abstract: Device for clamping two parallel directed means, comprising two mutually cooperating parts. One part having one or more grooves, each groove intended to surround partially a means intended for said groove. The second part is turnable attached to said first part in order to expose the grooves and cause the means to cooperation in a first position and to clamp the means in a second position. Said second part is formed with plane surfaces intended, by turning from said first to said second position, to slide along the means and press the means into the grooves.

Abstract: A swivel hook assembly for use primarily for attaching musical instruments, such as a drum or a pair of drums or other percussion instruments, to the torso of a person, so that the person has both hands free to grasp drumsticks or mallets to play the instruments, particularly when marching. The entire assembly is preferably formed from stamped metal parts and is provided with a slot forming member through which a carrying strap or harness may pass, which slot forming member is provided with a pair of openings at its extremities for the reception of hooks usually attached to straps surrounding the torso of the person playing the instruments. A strap extending across at least one of the shoulders of the person passes or is looped through the slot to properly position the assembly.

Abstract: The connection is of the Cardan type comprising a rigid intermediate structure, a first modular assembly of flexible connection elements placed between the intermediate structure and the first rigid body to allow relative rotation of the structure and of the first rigid body about a first axis x--x, and a second modular assembly of flexible connection elements placed between the intermediate structure and the second rigid body to allow the relative rotation of the structure and of the second rigid body about a second axis. The first and second assemblies comprise flexible bearings and abutments fabricated, at least partly, from a resilient material.This device is particularly suitable for anchoring a floating platform to the sea bed.

Abstract: A system for opening fabrics in rope-form comprises a combination of a spreader device, and a centering device downstream of the spreader device a distance of 250 to 750 mm. The spreader device comprises two double spirally scored spreader rolls rotatably driven in the opposite direction to the fabric feed direction. The centering device comprises a pair of parallel centering rolls with means to vary their inclination to the direction of movement of the fabric, as needed.