Abstract: The new pale pink colored miniature rose with yellow tones, excellent hybrid tea-like exhibition form and excellent substance.

Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose variety of peach flower coloring, and handsome, large leafed plant with attractive foliage.

Abstract: A new floribunda rose variety of soft pink flowers borne in medium sized clusters which lighten upon aging.

Abstract: A new floribunda rose variety of unusual red and yellow coloring.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of orchid hybrid plant of the genus Phalaenopsis distinguishes itself particularly by the overall pure yellow coloration of its flowers which is rare in this genus. The new variety of orchid hybrid plant quite differs from its parents, plants of the same hybrid population, and other yellow flowered Phalaenopsis, in its unusually large size, longer blooming life, matchless yellow coloration without spots and greater profusion.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum cultivar known by the cultivar name Heirloom and characterized as to uniqueness by the combined characteristics of flat capitulum form; daisy capitulum type; white ray floret color; diameter across face of capitulum ranging from 85 to 95 mm. at maturity; uniform nine week photoperiodic flowering response to short days; medium plant height when grown as a single stem cut spray; and semi-upright branching pattern.

Abstract: A hunting blind which resembles a stook of straw bales, houses and camouflages a hunter. The pyramid-like structure is built of box-like elements which are disengagably connected to form three tiers. Some of the walls of the box-like elements have been partially or totally cut away to form sufficient space within the structure for the hunter. The tiers are hingably connected to each other such that the box-like elements can be swung outwardly to allow the hunter an unobstructed hunting position. Storage and transportation is simplified by forming box-like elements of such dimensions that they may be nested to form a single, compact unit.

Abstract: A telescoping universal joint comprising a driving member, a driven member, torque transmitting means between the driving and driven member, and means for limiting the relative axial movement in both directions between the driving member and the driven member. The universal joint is described as being utilized together with a second universal joint in a transverse drive line of an automotive vehicle between a differential and a wheel or in a longitudinal drive line between a transmission and a differential.

Abstract: A combination urine meter and drainage receptacle including a liquid meter of semi-rigid transparent material and a flexible liquid drainage receptacle. The meter and drainage receptacle are connected together at the upper portions thereof by a semi-rigid tubular assembly having a flow conduit therethrough of relatively large diameter and short longitudinal length. Drainage of liquid from the meter to the receptacle can be simply and effectively accomplished by tilting the meter with respect to the flexible receptacle from a vertical hanging position to a drainage position. When so tilted, the drainage bag will retain its substantially vertical hanging position to insure a positive drainage flow between the two containers.

Abstract: A temperature controlled fluid shear coupling adapted to drive a fan for an internal combustion engine. The coupling includes a driven member defining a housing adapted to carry the fan, a drive member adapted to be driven by the engine, a working chamber defined by the driven and drive member and containing viscous fluid, a pump for removing fluid from the working chamber to a reservoir, and temperature control assembly which varies the volume of fluid in the working chamber by controlling fluid flow from the reservoir to the working chamber in response to temperature changes. The temperature control includes a wax filled power element and a valving member. The valving member blocks fluid flow from the reservoir to the working chamber when the wax is solid and allows flow to the working chamber when the wax is a liquid.

Abstract: An electromagnetic clutch has a driving clutch member and a driven clutch member with an armature on one of the members and an electromagnet having a pair of poles on the other of the members for providing a driving engagement between the members when the electromagnet is energized. The poles are attached to one another by resilient material or by splines to provide relative axial movement between the poles to enable both poles to engage the armature with substantially equal force.The invention relates to electrically operated friction devices and more particularly to electromagnetic clutches.

Abstract: A fluid mixing system and method is disclosed for automatically mixing precise concentrations of photographic processing chemistry to be used in an X-ray film processor. The system produces a fresh batch of mixed solution whenever a previous batch has been reduced to a predetermined minimum volume. A pair of substantially identically constructed mixing units are provided to produce both developer and fixer solutions for film processing. Each unit has: a chemical supply structure for supplying chemicals from containerized supplied; a storage and mixing tank structure which underlies the chemical supply structure and defines a reservoir for mixing the chemistry with water; a water input valve for selectively introducing water under pressure into the tank structure; control apparatus for conditionally controlling operation of the water valve; and a chemical release assembly which is coupled to and actuated by the water valve.

Abstract: Hoist apparatus of the type adapted to be mounted on a truck adjacent the truck bed, leaving the truck bed clear, for use in unloading or loading the truck or the like, and comprising a boom, hoist means on said boom, a vertical support column, said boom being mounted on the upper end of said column, and said support column being rotatably mounted for rotating said boom, drive gear means located adjacent the lower end of said support column, rack means meshing with said drive gear means, guide means for guiding movement of said rack to and fro relative to said drive gear, housing means supporting said vertical column, and at least partially embracing said drive gear and supporting said guide means, and power operated means connected with said rack, and mounted on said housing, for driving said rack to and fro.

Abstract: A polyurethane-modified alkyd resin obtained by the process consisting of the steps (a) forming an alkyd resin by reacting an unsaturated fatty acid with an aromatic dicarboxylic acid or anhydride, and dimethylolpropionic acid with an excess of polyol, and (b) reacting the alkyd so formed with toluene diisocyanate.

Abstract: A bullet resistant ballistic panel shirt-like carrier garment having interior front and rear pocket-like receptacles receiving flexible ballistic panels for providing protection against firearm projectiles to the upper torso of the wearer. The panels may be easily removed from the carrier garment, and the garment worn as a conventional shirt.

Abstract: An inflatable heel protector for cushioning a foot is provided which comprises an inflatable bag formed by joining a first flexible wall and second flexible wall along their respective peripheral edges. The first and second walls are also joined to form interconnecting pillow segments so that fluid can flow between the segments to distribute pressure imparted to the bag. Releasable coacting fastening tabs are provided to hold the bag in place on the lower leg, and a reclosable valve on the bag enables fluid insertion or removal.

Abstract: A protective garment comprising an upper portion adapted to cover the chest and back of a wearer, and a lower portion comprising first and second extensions adapted to cover a wearer's legs, the upper portion and leg extensions being adapted to be fastened about the wearer quickly and easily over the regular clothes of the wearer.

Abstract: An attachable and detachable pocket for a garment including a flat back portion having a front portion secured thereto together with a panel connected to the upper portion of the back portion with a portion thereof extended beyond the back portion. The extended portion has a pressure sensitive adhesive surface and a releasable cover member for said pressure sensitive adhesive surface.

Abstract: A protective hood for protecting flight crewmembers from chemical-biological agents having a nonpermeable covering which fits over the helmet and extends over the shoulders of the flight suit. A rigid transparent lens is sealed to the helmet covering and is positioned in front of the flight helmet visor assembly. A hose enclosure member is secured to the helmet covering and is closed around the oxygen hose with hook and loop fasteners. Hook and loop fasteners also provide a closure for the front of the helmet covering and shoulder covering members. Openings, sealed with pocket members are provided on the side of the protective hood to permit adjustment of the visor. An air nozzle is provided under the hood to provide flushing of chemical-biological agents as well as cooling and evaporative action in the facial region.

Abstract: A femoral pin for a hip prosthesis, wherein the pin is in the form of a plurality of funicular elements, or strands, issuing from a hilt member. The strands have graduated lengths, are grouped according to their lengths and have their ends opposite the hilt member connected together. The longest strands form the outer contour of the pin member and the shorter strands are within this tapered contour.

Abstract: A water-saving device for use in flush toilets including a water tank in which the water level is held at a predetermined level by a float valve controlled by a ball float, said water-saving device comprising a bouyant unitary member comprised of a tapered portion and a side portion integral with projecting laterally from one side of said tapered portion, said taper portion and side portion jointly forming a concave section for receipt of said ball float, the length of said concave section being over half but less than the entire length of said ball float, means for attaching said device to said ball float and means extending peripherally around said side portion for receipt of said attaching means.

Abstract: A wheelchair for the transportation of a disabled person throughout the cabin of a transportation vehicle and into a lavatory of the vehicle having a bench type toilet, the wheelchair having a seat stabilizer extendable therefrom to engage the top surface of the toilet, a translating seat assembly for the disabled person with a seat opening transferable over the toilet opening, and a slidable foot rest for the person during transportation on the vehicle and when using the toilet. To prevent sidewise tipping, stabilizer bars can be moved outwardly from the sides of the seat assembly to engage the top surface of the toilet.

Abstract: A bath seat for babies which includes a seat having at least one hole formed on a central portion of a curved upper surface thereof and groove portions formed at a central portion of opposite sides of the seat, a first and second catch member disposed within the groove portions, a base member disposed beneath the seat, a plurality of supporting plates connected to the base and including idle-holes formed therein, a plurality of support legs connected to the seat and a first and second supporting rod connected to said supporting legs, adjustably positioned within the idle-holes of the supporting plates and connected to end portions of the first and second catch members, respectively, for adjustment of positioning within the idle-holes of the supporting plates and corresponding positioning of said seat.

Abstract: Herein described is a waterbed and mattress in a single construction form which includes a waterbed bladder placed in a frame and may include an under layer of foam like material and encompasses a top mattress of a foam like or other suitable material. The entire frame may be enclosed within a case or cover and having a zipper entrance therein to accommodate removal, filling and emptying of the water bladder.

Abstract: An improved bed covering including a first sheet defining a pocket to receive the bottom end of a mattress and a second sheet attached to the first sheet at the corners and bottom edge of the mattress end.

Abstract: Honeycombs are supplied to one end of an elongated wax melting tank having a heated bottom with the melted wax and honey mixture flowing from the other end of the melting tank into an upright settling tank having an upper melted wax drain and a lower honey drain and heating elements therein above the level of the mixture. The drained honey is passed into a clarifying unit maintained at a temperature less than a wax melting temperature wherein any wax particles entrained in the drained honey are removed.