Abstract: The new orange toned miniature rose which lightens to orange buff and Spanish orange tonality upon aging.

Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose having flowers of brilliant signal red to scarlet red coloring and visible veining.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, and more particularly, a Sophrolaeliocattleya hybrid (herein abreviated Slc.) having dwarf growth habit and flowers of a red color.The new variety is distinctive from its parents, and from plants of the same hybrid population, and from other red flowered orchids, by the compact growth habit, free-blooming habit, and clear red color.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of orchid, and more particularly a Laeliocattleya hybrid plant having flowers of a delicate clear pale lilac coloring. The new variety is distinctive from its parent population by its outstanding plant structure as well as its unusual coloring. The flowers are of exceptional substance (thicker and more resilient petals); they achieve perfect placement on the stem; the stem is superior in strength to the closest relatives; the flowers achieve longer bloom life; and the flower production is also superior to others of the same line of breeding.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) characterized by its excellent turf quality, good disease resistance (especially to Helminthsporium leaf spot) and further characterized by good seedling vigor, maintenance of rich color, good upright growth habit and relatively few problems with temperature or drought stress.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) characterized by its excellent tolerance to drought, low fertilizer requirements, deep rooting system, excellent tolerance to Fusarium blight, and good to excellent shade tolerance. The plant tolerates a close cut, is highly resistant to most common bluegrass diseases, is extremely aggressive, has a medium to course leaf texture and consistently maintains excellent turf quality.

Abstract: As a improved way of effecting fast valving of turbines of power system steam-electric generating units for the purpose of improving the stability of power transmission over transmission circuits to which their generators make connection, when stability is threatened by line faults and certain other stability endangering events, the heretofore employed and/or advocated practice of automatically closing intercept valves at fastest available closing speed in response to a fast valving signal, and thereafter automatically fully reopening them in a matter of seconds, is modified by providing to reopen the valves only partially to and thereafter retain them at a preset partially open position.For best results the process of what can be termed sustained partial reopening is so effected as to result in its completion within a fraction of a second following the peak of the first forward swing of the generator rotor.

Abstract: This invention relates to a structure floating on a body of water. Three or more spar buoy-type floats support the structure above the water. The structure is connected to anchors in the floor of the body of water by .[.elongated members such as.]. large diameter pipe .Iadd.for example.Iaddend.. There are no other anchoring connections in the system. Each spar buoy has a unique structure so that vertical forces and overturning moments on the floating structure are minimized. .[.The spar buoys have a buoyancy means having a volume of two parts..]. g The buoy of each spar buoy has a volume of two parts. The first part can be defined as resulting from a straight, vertical, prismatic shape which runs the entire vertical length of the .[.buoyancy means..]. .Iadd.buoy.Iaddend.. The volume of this prismatic portion comprises between about 40 and 80 percent of the total displacement. The .[.buoyancy means have a second or.]. .Iadd.second part has an .Iaddend.

Abstract: My invention is a device for pulling and securing rope. It includes a power driven disk with annular groove having a V-shaped cross section. Bearing surfaces are transversally spaced around the periphery of the inner faces of the grooves. Gripping, without slippage occurs when a taut rope wedges into the groove and against the bearing surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical design for a variable focal length lens of large effective aperture which is focusable over an extended range including the "macro" range and is provided with a high degree of correction.

Abstract: An orthodontic arch wire adapted to be received within the channel of an orthodontic bracket includes a plurality of flexible metallic strands wound into a tightly wound elongated coil normally having an array of successively abutting and generally parallel turns. The coiled wire is made from a material sufficiently flexible to permit bending of the arch wire by selectively and at least partially separating adjacent turns thereof. According to a preferred embodiment, the wires are wound interleaved with one another so that adjacent turns are formed by different strands. A plurality of wires may be associated together to form a composite strand, and this composite strand may be used to form the elongated coil. .Iadd.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to assist in the identification of a living body which comprises selecting a carrier, transcribing information as to the identity of the body on the carrier, and fixing the carrier to a hard mineralized portion of the body. The structure includes a miniaturized carrier of relatively inert material and having identifying intelligence thereon, wherein the carrier is adapted to be fixed or otherwise embedded on hard mineralized tissue of the body.

Abstract: A container for dispensing reagent slides into apparatus which uses the slides to carry out quantitative chemical analysis of fluid samples. The container is formed of a plurality of casing parts which, when joined together, for a generally rectangular housing with a chamber for receiving a stack of the slides. The container fits into a complementary shaped nest in the analysis apparatus and has discontinuity means for inhibiting improper orientation of the container in the nest. A notch code on the container cooperates with structure on the nest to inhibit placing into the nest a container carrying reagent slides improper for the analysis test to be conducted.

Abstract: An image intensifier tube device including a plurality of diode image intensifier tubes. Each tube comprises a sealed cylindrical envelope having its one end closed by an entry window carrying a photo-sensitive, electron emitting layer enclosed by a good electrically conductive rim. A resistive layer is deposited by vaporization between the circumference of the electron emitting layer and the good electrically conductive rim, which resistive layer is connected to a terminal of a voltage source having its other terminal connected to an anode and to focussing means of the tube such that in response to a sudden increase in the brightness of the image to be intensified a voltage drop is produced across the resistive layer, as a result of which the emitted electrons are de-focussed and/or deflected.

Abstract: A sponge mitt is covered with an abrasive surface material. The mitt is composed of a sponge material covered with a piece of woven, knitted or mesh material. The mitt is used wet to treat and smooth a joint between plasterboard drywall building panels.

Abstract: In a method of constructing pockets, a pocket blank is preferably folded first along both longitudinal edges, and then transversely so that the folded edges are inside the two resultant pocket panels. The inner pocket panel is adhesively secured to the inside of a garment wherein a pocket is desired. Following formation of a slit of predetermined shape in the adhesive connection between the garment and inner pocket panel, the flaps formed thereby are folded back and adhesively secured to produce a pocket slot. Alternatively, the slot can be formed directly by cutting or punching a rectangular opening through the garment and inner pocket panel. In accordance with the preferred construction, a pocket welt is then adhesively secured across the bottom of the slot. A reinforcing stitch is preferably added through the welt and the folded back bottom edge of the slot. If desired, another welt or a pocket flap extending through the slot can be adhesively secured across the top of the slot.

Abstract: A head band for a hard hat and including a nape strap of a material conforming to the head and held away from the head band against the nape area by two stiff strut members.

Abstract: A prosthetic closure device to replace a human heart valve, in particular the mitral or tricuspid valve, comprises an annular valve body, around the periphery of which a suture ring is provided for attaching the valve body to the heart tissue, and a valve member located in the valve body. The valve member is in the form of a spherical segment having a diameter of 1.058 D.sub.ri and comprising part of the surface of a hollow sphere having a diameter of 2D.sub.ri, where D.sub.ri is the smallest inner diameter of the valve body. The valve member is hinged to the valve body by means of a flap formed integrally with the valve member and which projects through a slot in the valve body, where it is secured by the suture ring, to form a hinge. The inner surface of the valve body narrows conically in the direction of inflow and subsequently widens to provide an annular seating for the valve member.

Abstract: A metallic bone joint prosthesis having articulating surfaces which include an outer layer or coating comprising platinum, ruthenium, iridium or alloy thereof.

Abstract: A self-sealing valve useful in a fluid fillable article, such as a mammary prosthesis, includes first and second planar members which are bonded together so as to leave an elongated unbonded portion therebetween. Openings are formed for communication between the unbonded portion and the inside and outside of a fluid fillable article containing the valve. The openings are offset from one another so that the openings and the unbonded portion form a normally open channel through the valve. At least one planar member is sufficiently flexible to close the channel responsive to pressure from within a fluid fillable member containing the valve.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention there is provided a bed frame which is adjustable in width to king size and which at any width has great strength to the end that it has utility not only for beds with conventional bedding but also for water beds. The bed frame has longitudinal side rails and a longitudinal center rail, transverse end rails and a transverse center rail, the end rails and transverse center rail all being of adjustable length so as to enable adjustment of the bed to different widths and all being substantially coplanar with the longitudinal side rails and center rail, the bed having nine support legs one of which is directly underneath the connection between the transverse and longitudinal center rails and the other eight of which are adjacent the other connections between the transverse and longitudinal rails.

Abstract: An observation hive including a main frame containing a standard frame and a shallow frame and having a hinged cover closing the top thereof, the main frame having dovetail grooves on the inside thereof extending from the upper end and terminating at support surfaces spaced from the bottom, the standard frame having support extensions on the upper edge thereof extending into the dovetail grooves and resting upon the support surfaces, spacer blocks shaped complementary in cross section to the dovetail grooves and disposed therein and resting upon the support surfaces and supporting extensions on the shallow frame that extend into the dovetail grooves and overlie the spacer blocks, and spacers on the under side of the cover which when the cover is closed press against the top of the shallow frame.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a water ski towline having a handle and mechanism for engagement and disengagement of a safety belt for water skiers. The handle is joined with the engagement and disengagement mechanism and has a device for retaining a pull strap of a safety belt connecting strap by engagement with one hand of the user during the starting process and during skiing, whereby the entire tensile forces exerted by the towline are transmitted to the safety belt and thus to the body of the water skier.

Abstract: A flotation jacket or vest is unit molded from foam plastics to fit the body with comfort. Uncomfortable square cut edges are completely eliminated. The interior surface of the jacket is grooved to promote drainage and to help the jacket conform to body contours particularly in regions of abrupt curvature. Zones of increased thickness resulting in greater buoyancy can be formed near the bottom of the jacket. Quick release buckles at the front of the jacket are readily reachable at all times by the wearer.

Abstract: Book nipping apparatus having first and second pairs of jaws adapted to apply nipping pressure on a stack of signatures. The first pair of jaws is structured to press the signature stack together adjacent the signatures' back or spine edge in a straight spine edge configuration, and the second pair of jaws is structured to press the signature stack together adjacent the signatures' front edge in a curved, or deformed, front edge configuration. The first and second jaw apparatus functions to prevent the center signatures in the stack from tending to slide or squirt out of book alignment with the outside signatures in the stack when the entire stack is exposed to the full nipping pressure.