Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the small well shaped buds and flowers, essentially a bi-color, the same being light to deeper shades of pink on upper petal surfaces and white to softer pink on reverse surface.

Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by the pink with darker reverse flowers and bloom form.

Abstract: The new variety is a whole tree mutation of the Goldensheen apple tree (French Brevet D'Invention 70.47735) which was discovered at Louisiana, Mo. The new variety produces attractive solid yellow apples as does the parent Goldensheen variety which are unusually free and resistant to the russeting commonly observed on apples of the Golden Delicious type. Unlike the Goldensheen parent the new variety is a larger standard bearing tree having a vigorous and spreading growth habit instead of possessing a compact spur fruit-bearing habit.

Abstract: A vigorous everbearing red raspberry which thrives in warm, dry climates.

Abstract: An impatiens plant known by the cultivar name Telstar, and particularly characterized by the combined characteristics of excellent self-branching; spreading habit; highly variegated foliage; orchid/violet flowers; suitability for growing both outside in full sunlight and in hanging baskets; and by its good keeping quality both outside in full sunlight and in hanging baskets.

Abstract: A new kalanchoe plant named Serenade, characterized by its early flowering, high degree of self-branching, bright red flower color, dense foliage, well clustered flowers, and floriferous habit.

Abstract: A heat input device for a heat engine comprises a combustion device which is adapted to support surface burning of a fuel and oxidant mixture and a heat exchanger which is adapted to transfer the heat from the hot surface against which the surface burning takes place to the working fluid of the engine.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a closed cycle gas turbine system employs a precooler for cooling the gas prior to compression. A closed loop coolant circuit for the precooler includes a primary heat exchanger. A secondary heat exchanger is provided which may be employed during periods of peak demand on the turbine system to provide additional cooling for the coolant in the closed loop coolant circuit for the precooler. The secondary heat exchanger may also be employed to transfer heat in the reverse direction during periods of time in which the primary heat exchanger is operating at high effectiveness to provide storage of a fluid at low temperature to enhance operation in the initially described mode. In another embodiment, a similar coolant circuit operates in conjunction with a condenser for a steam power electrical generating facility.

Abstract: The invention is a saddle lock-up for flexible printing plates utilizing a plurality of radially and axially moveable sleeves contained within an inverted wedge-shaped opening.

Abstract: Separation apparatus useful particularly for ultrafiltration in which a series of membranes are mounted in superposed relationship with membrane supports, and, where appropriate, distribution plates therebetween, the membranes being mounted in subassemblies so that the flow of fluid through the individual chambers between the membranes of a particular sub-assembly is substantially in parallel. .Iadd.

Abstract: This invention relates to new derivatives of pyridine having anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.The new derivatives of pyridine may be represented by the following general formula: ##STR1## in which X represents an amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, oxy or thio group, R.sub.1 represents a group of the formula R.sub.3 NHCA (II), wherein A represents oxygen or sulfur, and R.sub.3 represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl (which may be substituted) or R.sub.4 CO (III) group, R.sub.4 representing a phenyl group (which may be substituted), R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group and Z represents a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, methylfuryl, pyridyl or phenyl group (which may be substituted).This invention relates also to the N-oxides of the compounds of formula I, as well as to the acid and base addition salts of said compounds.

Abstract: Insecticidal benzyl oxime ethers of the formula: ##STR1## wherein the symbols have meanings defined in the specification.

Abstract: In the reactive deposition of the core material from a gas which is passed through the tube onto the inner wall of the tube by means of a plasma zone, while a relative motion is effected in the axial direction between the tube and a plasma-producing device, the rate of precipitation is increased without impairing the quality of the core material coat, the reactive deposition being effected at a pressure of from 1 to 100 Torr and a temperature zone being superimposed on the plasma zone.

Abstract: A method of converting lignocellulosic materials into various useful products, the method being controlled to produce the different products in accordance with the demand for them in the market. All of the original lignocellulosic material is used in this method. An important product obtained from this method is lumber engineered and dimensioned in accordance with the demand, and having predetermined characteristics.

Abstract: Fully cured reinforced molded resins such as polyester, polyurea urethane, polyurea, polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, polyepoxy and polycarbonate resins can be in-mold coated to cover surface defects such as sink marks and microcracks with an improved coating composition comprising 5-94% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated base resin free of groups reactive with isocyanate radicals; 5-94% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer free of groups reactive with isocyanate radicals and 1-20% by weight of isocyanate containing compounds or compounds which decompose to form free isocyanate containing compounds. Such coatings unexpectedly have improved adherence to molded articles over similar compositions which contain no free isocyanate. Such coatings exhibit excellent adhesion and when subjected to the standard adhesion test ASTM D3359-74 are graded from 3-5 and when subjected to the GM"X" adhesion test are graded from 8 through 10.

Abstract: Air vent particularly suited for incorporation in rainwear comprising a base portion having a hole therein; and an elongate member secured to the base portion, the elongate member having a passage therethrough in communication with the hole, at least a portion of the elongate member being substantially perpendicular to the axis of the hole. Raincoats and other articles incorporating the air vent are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a hand cover such as a glove or mitten having at least a portion of its frontal surface bearing an outwardly exposed thin pad of reticulated plastic foam. Reticulated plastic foam is a non-capillary, open skeletal fibrous structure that is obtained from open cell plastic foam by destroying a substantial quantity of the cell walls with a suitable treatment, leaving an intertwined skeletal fibrous structure. In various embodiments, the thin pad of reticulated foam overlies the palm, the frontal surfaces of the fingers, the entire frontal surface of the hand, or the entire hand. The reticulated foam provides a vastly superior grip to objects such as tools, bats, rackets and the like.

Abstract: A method of producing a cap having a plurality of tapered panels and surface ornamented so as to have the appearance of a three dimensional object. Photographs of side views of the object are taken from a plurality of positions spaced at equal angles around the object and the same as the number of panels in the cap, and photographs of the top portions of the object corresponding to the number of side views are also taken. There is then cut from each of the side view photographs of the object a piece corresponding to the developed shape of a panel having the lower edge of the image of the object at the position corresponding to the lower edge of the panel in the cap, and there is cut from each of the top portion photographs of the object further pieces corresponding to the tapered portions of corresponding panels. The pieces are joined for forming composites of the panels of the cap with photographic representations of the three dimensional object thereon.

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 one or more 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: A portable male urinal for use by bed-ridden patients is shown furnished with a drain hose to empty the contents of the urinal by gravity into a lower collection bag or receptacle. The end wall of the urinal has a recessed wall portion that supports a drain spout. A drain hose may be joined to the spout. The end wall has side notches for receiving the drain hose therethrough so the urinal may be supported upright on its end wall during non-use of the urinal. Other advantages are several species of closure means for the drain spout, elongated anchor means along the sides of the urinal for fastening the urinal to the user, and baffle means positioned within the urinal to discourage backflow of the contents.

Abstract: This invention is a unique cover for swimming pools or the like manufactured in easily handleable small segments which fit together on matching sides when floated upon water and as particularly characterized by utilizing a heat retaining material on the side facing the water, with a heat admitting cover on the other side with a space formed between the two to provide an insulating space which passes and amplifies heat from the atmosphere into the water while blocking the escape of heat from the water.

Abstract: An obstetric bed comprising a base and a support structure on top of the base for supporting a patient. The support structure has a body section secured to the base in a generally horizontal position, a head section pivoted to the head end of the body section for swinging between a first position in which it extends horizontally outwardly from the body section and a second position in which it is inclined with respect to the body section, and a foot section pivoted to the foot end of the body section for swinging between a first position in which it extends horizontally outwardly from the body section and a second position in which it extends vertically down from the body section at the foot end of the base. Mechanism is provided for holding the head and foot sections in various positions of adjustment.

Abstract: A net-type bed comprises a flexible web slung between two parallel shafts on to which the ends of the web are wound. The shafts can be turned individually by means of handles and the bed has a self-contained support frame which is of collapsible tubular construction. The frame comprises two parallel longitudinal members spaced apart so as to lie on opposite sides of a normal bed mattress, and two cross members adapted to rest on the mattress support or base of the normal bed below the mattress. End sections of the frame are detachable from the longitudinal members and embody support crutches in which the shafts are rotatably supported.

Abstract: A support device for the arms of convalescent patients for providing comfort and stability and for preventing circulation problems includes an inclined cushion provided with ridges on either side to prevent the arm from falling off and an angled shape to provide stability and comfort for the patient.

Abstract: An improved process for dyeing of diverse fibre material, especially textile fibres, by applying to the fibre material at a temperature below the absorption temperature of the dyestuffs a concentrated aqueous dye liquor and with a goods to liquor ratio of 1:1.5 to 1:4, the said aqueous dye liquor containing at least one dyestuff which, in the case of the substrate to be dyed, has affinity to the fibres and which is either soluble or dispersible in water and 0.2 to 10 g/l, preferably 2 to 5 g/l, of a non-foaming anionic dispersing agent from the class of aromatic sulphonic acids or the water-soluble salts thereof, and finishing of the dyeing by means of a heat treatment, e.g. introduction of saturated steam, superheated steam or hot air, preferably by heating from without, at temperatures of 95.degree. to 140.degree. C.

Abstract: A portable tool is provided to assemble washers (13) and nuts (14) on threaded studs (10) extending from a frame member (11,12). Pneumatically operated pushers (43,54) advance a polygonal-shaped nut and a round washer into a polygonal-shaped chamber (24) formed by a sleeve (26) and a polygonal-shaped driver rod (29). The end of the sleeve is placed over a threaded stud and forced against the frame member, whereupon a clutch (32) is disengaged and rotative power is applied to the driver rod and the sleeve while the driver rod is moved within the sleeve to push the washer and the rotating nut onto the threaded stud. The clutch in the engaged position is constructed so as to insure that slots (63 and 64) in the sleeve (26) are aligned with the pushers (43 and 54) to permit entry of the washers and the nuts into the chamber where they are magnetically held.