Abstract: The new peach colored miniature rose which lightens to soft azalea pink tonality upon aging.

Abstract: A plum tree which heavily and regularly bears fruit having very dark, almost black, purplish-red skin and which is uniformly of substantially globose shape.

Abstract: A peach tree which is of medium size, medium vigor, spreading, dense, vase-formed, hardy, foliated with medium size, oval-lanceolate, acutely pointed leaves, blooms with large, pink flowers, and is a regular and very productive bearer of medium-large size, globose, freestone fruit having apricot skin substantially overspread with dark red, and yellow flesh with red streaked and mottled into the flesh from the pit cavity.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of a grapefruit hybrid citrus tree characterized by early maturing habit when grown in the inland citrus areas of California and further characterized by its nearly seedless white-fleshed fruit lacking in bitterness. Fruit is tender and juicy and fruit flesh separates well from segment membranes.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Oriental hybrid lily plant of the Parkmannis type, particularly distinguished by the glossy, purplish red coloring of its large, seven to eight inch diameter, slightly cupped, upwardly facing flowers which comprise a raceme inflorescence borne on long, strong stems and having strong, erect pedicels, each pedicel usually having one bud or flower. This new plant is also distinguished by its habit of blooming profusely in July and by its dark green, glossy and relatively disease resistant foliage.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant with flat spider capitulum which is a sport of the cultivar Orange Bowl, being distinguished from the parent cultivar by its spider type and medium bronze ray floret color.

Abstract: A heart valve having a base with a passage and a free-floating pivoting disc for controlling the flow of blood through the passage. Inwardly directed proximal and distal pivots control the pivoting movement of the disc. The pivots are offset from the diameter of the disc so that the disc pivots between its open and closed positions between its center and an outer peripheral edge of the disc. The disc is held in free-floating assembled relation with the pivots and base with a curved retaining rod having a curved end projected through a central hole in the disc. In one form of the valve a permanent magnet in the disc assists the closing of the disc in response to a drop in the pressure of blood moving through the valve passage. A suture collar surrounds and is mounted on the outer portions of the base. A low friction sleeve interposed between the base and the collar permits rotation of the valve relative to the suturing collar after the collar has been attached to the heart tissue.

Abstract: An apparatus for straightening cell-forming partitions within a carton or the like is provided by a mandrel in a partition straightening station having cones disposed thereon which project towards the open top of the carton. The mandrel is moved towards the carton and the cones enter the carton; at least one of the cones is longer than the other cones and is adapted to enter an inner cell formed by the partition; the shorter cones then enter the outermost cells formed by the partition. The partitions are thus aligned to receive products in the cells formed thereby.

Abstract: The cover of a refuse container, adapted to be sealed upon the container, is internally provided with a bellows having a pressure plate to bear against the material being compacted as the plate moves downwardly in the container in response to expansion of the bellows. The plate assembly and container define a collapsible chamber from which air is evacuated by a power means to reduce the internal pressure while air at atmospheric pressure expands the inside of the bellows. Automatic means to vent the evacuated collapsible chamber to atmosphere is provided in a control system that includes the power means to evacuate air. The container may be independent of the other elements of the invention and may be supported for translatory movement in and out of operative connection to the power means and cover whereby a plurality of containers may be employed with a single power system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing a catalyst for polymerizing a mono olefin having 6 through 20 carbon atoms comprising mixing (a) a fatty acid having not less than 3 carbon atoms and (b) aluminum chloride, aluminum bromide or a mixture thereof in an amount of 0.7 through 1.2 mol of the component .[.(b).]. .Iadd.(a) (i.e. aliphatic carboxylic acid) .Iaddend.based upon 1 mol of the component .[.(a).]. .Iadd.(b) (i.e. aluminum chloride, aluminum bromide or a mixture thereof), .Iaddend.to effect the condensation reaction of both components and a catalyst prepared by said process. This catalyst is suitable for use in the production of an olefin polymer having low viscosity and a high viscosity index.

Abstract: There is provided substituted imidazo[1,5-d]-as-triazine-4(3H)-ones and substituted imidazo[1,5-d]-as-triazin-4(3H)-thiones useful as inhibitors of the enzyme cyclic-AMP phosphodiesterase and as broad spectrum herbicides.

Abstract: A portable strip chart recorder includes a programmable electronic drive circuit to drive an electric motor and a means for identifying the strip chart as having been recorded on a specific recorder, said strip chart incorporating graphic means of identifying the time interval programmed by the electronic drive circuit with points for identifying which specific time interval has been selected. The case of the recorder consisting of a base and a top having a self-locking hatch. The hatch in the top provides access for the operator to actuate electric switches which program the drive circuit to move the strip chart at a selected rate versus time. The surface over which the strip chart moves has an identifying number, or symbol, which can be reproduced on the chart by applying friction or heat. The hatch in the top of the case in self-locking and when closed operates an electric switch to close the battery-operated circuit.

Abstract: A beam splitting prism assembly in which at least some of the prisms are separated by an air gap, optionally connected at the edges through the beam splitting layers by means of strips of a thermo-plastic material.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed comprising a temperature sensitive thyristor thermally coupled to a power switching thyristor and electrically connected in parallel with the gate of the latter. The temperature sensitive thyristor senses the temperature of the power switching thyristor and automatically responds thereto above a predetermined temperature by shunting the gate current to prevent overheating of the power switching thyristor. The device may additionally include a second temperature sensitive thyristor having a lower switching temperature than the first mentioned thyristor and connected in series with the gate of the power switching thyristor whereby the latter may be triggered into conduction only within a defined temperature range bounded by the switching temperatures of the temperature sensitive thyristors. Normally off and normally on devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fastener means for fabrics and clothing and which includes a magnetic tape material which is sewn into or otherwise applied to next adjacent edges of cloth material intended to be overlapped. Such magnetic material being relatively thin and light weight, pliable and flexible, capable of being cut to desired lengths and having the general characteristics of a narrow strip of fabric or cloth material itself.

Abstract: There is provided a garment consisting essentially of a main fabric having a plurality of loop elements on an outer surface thereof for removably attaching ornaments thereto. The garment includes a neck opening adapted for insertion of a wearer's head when the garment is donned, and a portion surrounding the neck opening is formed of a stretchable fabric to permit the wearer's head to pass through the neck opening in the case when the neck opening is smaller than the wearer's head.

Abstract: A cap visor defined by upper and lower layers of material having an insert board therebetween in a water sealed relationship. The upper layer of material includes a pattern of molded simulated stitch lines thereon.

Abstract: When the knee bends, the condyle-like bearing surfaces of the femur part of the prosthesis slide on the tibia-like rolling surfaces of the tibia part. The motion is guided by a web of the tibia part which engages in a fork-like mounting of the femur part. The web has a head which has a cylindrical shape to slide on a corresponding cylindrical section formed by a member mounted in the femur part. Web and mounting are preferably made of metal whereas the member in the femur part is made of another material, preferably, a moulded plastics member.

Abstract: The invention contemplates improved intraocular-lens structures for use as implants in ophthalmological surgery, the lens being a replacement for a cataract-clouded natural lens, and the replacement being installed in the pupil at the iris as the operative step following removal of the cataracted lens. The lens features adapter structure assembled to an optically finished lens element and including plural angularly spaced stabilizing feet which are formed integrally with the body of the adapter and which are axially offset from the adapter body to permit the stabilizing feet and the adapter body to engage opposite sides of the iris.

Abstract: The invention contemplates improved intraocular-lens structures for use as implants in ophthalmological surgery, the lens being a replacement for a cataract-clouded natural lens, and the replacement being installed through the pupil at the iris as the operative step following removal of the cataracted lens. The lens features adapter structure assembled to an optically finished lens element and including plural angularly spaced stabilizing feet which are formed integrally with the body of the adapter and which are axially offset from the adapter body to permit the stabilizing feet and the adapter body to engage features of the eye within the posterior chamber.

Abstract: Tile construction for a swimming pool comprising an elongated tubular member having a longitudinal channel therein which can be filled with insulation material. The tubular member can have further separate channels with a plurality of orifices extending into the further channels and opening externally of the member. The orifices provide communication between the further channels and the exterior of the tubular member. The tubular member has a flat outer surface and the orifices open in the vicinity of the flat outer surface. A plurality of tubular members can be used to form the wall or bottom of the pool or a deck for the pool. The tubular member can have flanges with additional channels therein isolated from the other channels and which may or may not be provided with orifices for fluid flow. The tubular member can be constructed from a transparent resin material and the additional channels can have a liquid crystal coating for changing color with temperature change.

Abstract: A method and article for sanitizing toilets wherein a hypochlorite sanitizing agent and a dye selected from the group consisting of FD & C Blue No. 1 and FD & C Green No. 3 are dispensed from separate dispensing means into the toilet flush water. The dye is resistant to attack by the hypochlorite and therefore provides an aesthetically pleasing color to the bowl water during the time period between flushes.

Abstract: For dyeing and printing cellulose fibers swollen with water-miscible swelling agents or fibre blends containing these fibres, the fibres are treated with dyestuffs of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents aryl,R.sub.2 represents halogen, CN, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, Q.sub.1, --OQ.sub.1, --COOQ.sub.1, CONQ.sub.1 Q.sub.2 or --NHCOQ.sub.1,R.sub.3 represents H, halogen, CN, CF.sub.3, Q.sub.1 or --OQ.sub.1 andK represents the radical of a coupling component,whereinQ.sub.1 denotes alkyl or aryl andQ.sub.2 denotes hydrogen, alkyl or aralkyl,and the dyestuffs are fixed by heat treatment.

Abstract: A sailboat with an inflatable compartment defining a hull and having a plurality of interconnected tubular members forming a support structure for a mast. A plurality of brackets are mounted to the hull for captively holding the tubular members in a substantially A-frame configuration. A sail is connected to the mast which is captively held to the support structure and hull.

Abstract: An improved lobster buoy spindle member comprising a buoy spindle having apparatus for the retention of a float member thereon and having at the base thereof a pivot member to allow the rotation of a rope line extending from a trap when affixed thereto.