Abstract: A vigorous rose plant of upright habit reaching over seven feet in height. Possesses long, stiff stems with fewer thorns than parent Tonight. Leaves are dark green of medium size. Flower is of uniform red color with light fragrance.

Abstract: A new distinct spring bearing variety of strawberry plant characterized by its prolific runner production and ability to produce large, glossy, smooth berries throughout the first and second fruiting seasons. The variety is particularly distinguished by having one leaf per plant generally with four or five leaflets rather than three, and further by an abundance of pubescence with pedicel hairs which grow substantially perpendicular to the pedicel. The large fruit and strong pedicel will make the variety popular for "long stem" use.

Abstract: A reverse cycle heat pump refrigeration system including multi-circuited heat exchangers arranged to provide a series of refrigerant flow through the circuits for either heat exchanger when it is used as a condenser, and a parallel refrigerant flow through the circuits for either heat exchanger when it is used as an evaporator.

Abstract: A can end trimmer has a main rotary support shaft with a radial turret plate. A plurality of self-contained cutter unit cartridge assemblies have radial head flanges directly connectable to one side of the turret plate with driven members in each cutter unit cartridge automatically engaging control members mounted on the turret plate for effecting movement of a transversely shiftable cutter knife into engagement with an axially fixed cutter knife for effecting rotation of both knives to trim the end from a can held in a vacuum chuck. A shim between the cutter unit cartridge and the turret plate cants the axes of the knife members with respect to the can by a very small amount normally less than 2.0 degrees to effect a smooth burr-free cut of the can end. Stripper pin means surrounds the can being cut which in turn surrounds the axially fixed knife with a reciprocating stripper plate on the pins being easily removed during replacement of the cutter cartridge unit.

Abstract: An adhesive applicator crayon comprising a shape-giving base consisting of a gel of a gel-forming salt of an aliphatic carboxylic acid having from 8 to 36 carbon atoms with a cation selected from the group consisting of alkali metals, ammonia and lower alkylamines, with a liquid selected from the group consisting of water, water-miscible organic solvents and mixtures thereof, and a content of an adhesive component selected from the group consisting of water-soluble and water-dispersible adhesives.

Abstract: Novel synthetic phosphatidyl ammonium hydroxide compounds are prepared which have a hydrophobic/hydrophilic balance different from the natural phosphatidylcholine, which alterations are carried out by changes in the quaternary ammonium polar group to provide different surfactant properties.

Abstract: Handprotector for athletes, including a one-piece protective cushion of soft polyurethane integral foam having a tubular forearm region surround the forearm and the wrist, the tubular forearm region having a narrow slit formed therein over the entire length thereof along the inside of the arm, a balloon-shaped hand region adjacent the forearm region, the hand region being bent back approximately 180.degree. from the back of the hand in the vicinity of the fingertips to form the shape of a closed fist, a molded finger grip strap disposed on the inside of the hand region, and a protective thumb cover disposed adjacent the hand region and extending over the thumb at the side of the forearm region, the thumb cover being closed at the outer side of the handprotector.

Abstract: A disposable surgical gown is disclosed having a body portion and two side panels. Interior tie strings secure the gown to the wearer's body and the back is closed through mating fastening means on each side panel. The side panels are brought together to engage the fastening means through pull tabs overlaying the fastening means on the overlapping side panel. The pull tabs are removable from the side panel after use, thereby eliminating any contact with the gown itself in putting the gown on for retention of sterility of the gown.

Abstract: An individualized helmet assembly and method of and apparatus for making the same in which a helmet liner having a plurality of apertures is removably secured inside a fixture in the form of a rigid template simulating a helmet shell and having apertures registering with the apertures in the liner. Resilient, snugly fitting spacer plugs are inserted in the apertures from the inner side of the liner, and the entire assembly is placed over the wearer's head. Selected plugs are pushed inwardly against the head of the wearer properly to position and stabilize the helmet-simulating fixture and liner on the wearer's head. The remaining spacers are then pushed inwardly until they abut the wearer's head. Finally, with the assembly removed from the wearer's head, the portions of the spacers protruding outwardly from the template are cut off, and the liner is separated from the template and assembled with an outer helmet shell to complete the construction.

Abstract: A protective helmet for a driver of, or passenger in, a vehicle, which helmet comprises a rigid protective shell and a fastening device comprised essentially of a rigid skirt extending around the base of the shell of the helmet with the interposition of padding inside the skirt and adapted to conform to the lower part of the head. The skirt is composed of two rigid half-skirts hinged on the helmet at opposite points of said base, and the base of the shell of the helmet includes two locking means thereon with additional fixing means on at least one half-skirt. The fastening device ensures the holding of the helmet on the head and prevents its being torn off, even in the case of a fall with successive impacts.

Abstract: An adjustable annular prosthesis for use in the surgical correction of atrioventricular orifice defects is disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: An attachment for the spout of a sink fixture permits the stream of mixed hot and cold water to be readily turned all the way on and off, by simple flipping of a snap-action lever control, without it being necessary to adjust the hot or cold faucets. The flipping is non-critical and does not require any fiddling. The desired temperature and rate of flow are maintained, after having been initially achieved, during subsequent turnings on and off of the stream. The attachment is designed to be screwed into place between the spout and its matching non-splash aereator, normally screwed directly to the spout.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a control current flow in a pool, comprises, a continuously operable electric motor which has a rotatable drive shaft which is connected to an electrically operated clutch. A rotatable propeller drive shaft is disposed alongside the clutch and is engageable with the clutch upon actuation thereof to rotate a propeller affixed thereto to produce a current flow in the pool. The device includes means for sensing the level of the water and for operating the clutch either directly upon changes of level or after a time delay so that it selectively engages and disengages from the propeller drive shaft. The engagement for rotation of the propeller at selected intervals in accordance with the level of the pool produces a wave flow within a few minutes.

Abstract: A bathtub of the type having a bottom and four sides is improved by providing a smooth continuous, horizontally extending planar surface extending outwardly from the top of the four sides. A skirt member extends downwardly from this planar surface for a short distance. Located within the skirt member is a retaining member which is capable of retaining an apron panel in a fixed alignment with the tub such that the apron panel is interchangeable with the left and right sides of the tub allowing the tub to be used interchangeably in installations which previously required either a right or left handed tub. Extending along the longitudinal axis of the bottom of the tub is a runner retaining member to which is attached one or more runners which suspend the tub above a supporting surface allowing both drain and inlet pipes to be located between the supporting surface and the tub.

Abstract: An improved articulated bed having a main mattress support, a main mattress on the top of the support and having a cavity in which an auxiliary mattress is removably positioned, the auxiliary mattress having a pair of slots formed in its upper surface sized to receive human knees and padding material aggregately sized to occupy the slots. Another embodiment comprises the mattress support having a cavity in alignment with the main mattress cavity and in which an auxiliary mattress support is removably positioned. Heel support depressions are provided on the top surface of the mattress along with heel supporting inserts for the depressions to provide support for the user's heels in a variety of positions. Reinforcing means is provided within the mattress adjacent the mattress cavity. The mattress is secured to the support by means of snaps or projections in the support which engage the bottom surface of the mattress.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an oar lock seat device that combines a sliding oar lock unit with an adjustable seat-cooler box. This apparatus is comprised of two gunnel mounted sliding oar lock assemblies structurally connected by an adjustable seat-carriage assembly whose unique construction encompasses an insulated storage box upon which the occupant sits. This apparatus fits securely into inflatable rafts of various dimensions and will remain with the craft even in an inverted position.

Abstract: A collapsible boat comprising a first longitudinal main beam terminating in an upwardly bow and stern member; a plurality of longitudinal rib members forming the gunwales and the stringers. The ends of the gunwales and stringers are joined in opposed pairs and each joined pair is held under tension in bracket members provided on the bow and stern members respectively of the main beam member. A plurality of transverse formers are spaced apart and include U-shaped members for retaining the gunwales and stringers in the proper spaced-apart position and a skin extends across the so-formed skeleton and is attached to the gunwales. All of the stringers and gunwales are made of detachable, separate, elongated, tubular members.

Abstract: A buoy, for mooring vessels, has a rotatable turntable on the top, which rotates about the vertical axis of the buoy. A rigid mooring yoke is pivotably coupled to vessels at one end, and has the other end pivotably coupled to the buoy through structure that positions the coupling point at a location such that any tendency for the buoy to turn over in response to angular movement of the yoke and forces applied by the yoke from the vessel is prevented.

Abstract: An accessory mountable on a fishing rod, rifle or the like, for aiding to retrieve the same, if dropped into deep water; the device including, generally, a canister containing a line wound up around a spool, one end of the line attached to the spool, and the other end of the line being attached to an exterior float, adhered by a water-soluble adhesive to the canister, and a bracket, or other means, for securing the canister to the sportsman's equipment.

Abstract: A rotor assembly, including a circular spatter shield carrying a cylindrical brush element, is rotatably carried proximate one end of a hollow handle, the other end of which is connectable to a source of pressurized fluid. Delivery tubes extending from the handle direct the liquid against a row of inwardly directed impeller blades carried by the shield to force rotation of the rotor assembly. A fluid impervious flexible skirt coaxially encircles the brush element. A second brush element is stationarily secured to the handle coaxially within the rotor actuated brush element.

Abstract: The brush assembly includes a brush mounted at the end of an arm member which moves the brush to various locations along the car passing through the carwash. The arm member comprises a single arm assembly having an outside and inside arm connected at a pivot. A support extends upward from a base. One end of the inside arm is attached to the support, and the arm assembly pivots above and close to the base. The brush extends upward from the end of the outside arm opposite the intermediate pivot and is rotated by a motor. A fluid control system may pivot the inside arm with respect to the base and the outside arm with respect to the inside arm. The support for the arm on the base is angled and the brush is angled to assist in pivoting the arm and rotating parts of the brush along the car.

Abstract: Employing a relatively short cable in a drum with a closely spaced inner portion, an effective floor-standing drain cleaner is provided which is portable, usable in most simple situations, is light in weight and drivable by a removable electric hand drill.

Abstract: A cleaning arrangement for cylindrical bores and in particular gun barrels. The cleaning arrangement, when in operation, automatically axially reciprocates in the gun barrel. The arrangement includes a carrier on which at least one drive motor is mounted. Electrical energy supply means are connected to the drive motor. A container for holding cleaning fluid is also mounted on the carrier and rotary brush means are connected to the drive motor via gear train means. Entering means are mounted on the carrier and maintain the cleaning arrangement in substantial axial alignment with the gun barrel via a plurality of radially outwardly biased drive rollers which bear against the interior surface of the gun barrel. The rotary brush means are rotated by the drive motor via the gear train means about the longitudinal axis of the gun barrel. The drive rollers, when rotated by the drive motor, also serve to axially advance the cleaning arrangement in the gun barrel.

Abstract: An adaptor (60,160,260,360) is provided for connecting two different style arm ends (41,42) to a crosspin-type blade (43). The adaptor includes three latch or blocking means (63,163,263,363; 70,170,270, 372; 72,172,272,372) with the first latch or blocking means (63,163,263,363) having a constricted opening (64,164,264,364) facing forward or rearward of the adaptor (60,160,260,360) for snap-fitting over a crosspin (44) of the blade (43). The second latch or blocking means (70,170,270,372) includes a flexible member (66,166,266,373) located on a body (61,161,261,361) of the adaptor (60,160,260,360) to engage in an opening (48) in the hook end of a first style arm (41) when said hook end encircles the body (61,161,261,361) of the adaptor.

Abstract: A collecting apparatus having a nozzle through which air is released to form a jet flow, a restriction provided at a position spaced from the nozzle in the direction of the jet flow and a vacuum sleeve defining a large vacuum space between the nozzle and the restriction. A collecting tube is connected to the vacuum sleeve to open to the vacuum space. A high vacuum is established in the vacuum space so that large dusts are sucked through the collecting tube and collected in a collecting bag attached to the restriction or scattered through the restriction.