Abstract: A new variety of muscadine which is very vigorous, with large fruit of a light greyed orange color which occurs in large clusters of 10 to 25 berries, each berry having a diameter of about 0.9 inches; the individual berries having a sugar content of from about 18.50 to about 22.00 percent and producing a fruit yield of about four (4) tons per acre.

Abstract: An African violet named Massachusetts, particularly characterized by its profuse flowering, with up to 15 stems carrying up to 12 or more individual flowers; lilac flower color, with a deeper purple color near the center; long lasting, non-dropping flowers, and by its compact, vigorous growth habit.

Abstract: An African violet known by the cultivar name Utah, characterized by its deep blue flower color, vigorous, compact and uniform growth habit, strong upright stems each carrying up to 15 non-dropping flowers, and by its heavy golden yellow pollen sacs which provide a pleasant contrast with the deep blue flowers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cutting sheet material utilizes a closed loop automatically controlled cutting machine having a reciprocating cutting blade as the cutting tool. Sheet material to be cut is spread in multiple plies to form a layup, and the cutting blade and the material are then moved relative to one another in cutting engagement along predefined lines of cut. During cutting, a sensor detects a cutting parameter that is affected by the interaction of the cutting blade and sheet material, and signals provided by the sensor are fed back in the closed loop automatic control mechanism to adjust or initiate further steps in the cutting operation. Such adjustment or initiation alters the cutting machine operation for cutting conditions in real time in order to improve the overall performance of the machine.

Abstract: In bicycles having multi-speed gear arrangements, the automatic shifting of .Iadd.the sprocket chain controlling the .Iaddend.gears .Iadd.is .Iaddend.in response to foot pedal pressures .Iadd.and .Iaddend.is effected by fluid or electrical connections from the pedals to the .[.gear-changing.]. .Iadd.chain-shifting .Iaddend.mechanism.Iadd., .Iaddend.thereby to impart full foot control to shifting with resultant improved pedaling cadence and bicycling comfort.

Abstract: Method of producing chipboards includes conveying elongated cauls end-to-end sequentially past a material-dispensing device, forming a mat of the dispensed material on the cauls, severing the mat transversely to chipboard lengths, feeding the severed mat lengths together with the cauls into a heating press and beating and compressing the same to form chipboards, withdrawing the chipboards and cauls together from the heating press and separating them from one another, and continuously reconveying the cauls past the material-dispensing device.In apparatus for carrying out the method, an endless conveyor for conveying the cauls end-to-end has entrainer dogs engageable with abutment rods on the cauls for advancing the cauls in a substantially horizontal conveying direction along an upper run of the conveyor located below the material-dispesing device.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a process for the production of heat-resistant synthetic resins containing isocyanurate groups by the polymerization of organic polyisocyanates in the presence of catalysts which accelerate the trimerization of isocyanate groups, wherein said polyisocyanate component is a mixture of isomers and/or homologs of polyisocyanates of the diphenylmethane series containing more than 20%, by weight, of 2,4'-diisocyanatodiphenylmethane.

Abstract: A coreless three-phase DC motor comprising a coil type armature formed with insulated windings. The armature is of a disc- or cylindrical-shape and is set rotatably against a field magnet provided with 2n magnetic poles N and S magnetized in equal angular widths. On the surface of the armature there are 3n/2 three-phase armature coils, wherein the angular width of each of the coils is equal to the width of the field magnet pole, the coils of each phase are shifted by 180.degree. of electrical angle from each other, and all the armature coils are arranged at equal angular intervals and not superimposedly with respect to one another.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for video signal recording comprises helically scanning a plurality of transducer heads sequentially along separate parallel paths of equal width on a record medium at a rate such that a plurality of the scans occur within a field interval, and diverting the signal in predetermined sequence to different ones of the heads. The scanning of said heads and diverting of the signal to different heads is arranged to cause some redundant recording of information in different ones of the paths, information recorded in a path that is adjacent an edge of the medium having corresponding redundant information recorded in an internal path that is bounded by other parallel paths.

Abstract: Anticipation signals are derived for each peak whenever a differential exists within a closed loop having the electrical output connected to the input thereof and a confirmation signal is derived after each peak at a threshold level of the new slope polarity exceeding the noise level of the electrical output. The amplitude of each peak is stored as a voltage level which follows the electrical output throughout either slope polarity until a peak is reached and this voltage level is continuously compared with the electrical output to derive the slope polarity thresholds. Otherwise, a very particular embodiment is disclosed with which the stored voltage level only relates to either the most significant maximum or minimum peak of the electrical output and the disclosed embodiments are related to instruments which perform spectral analysis.

Abstract: Preparing a dispersion of methylenedianiline/inorganic salt complex curing agent of small particle size which comprises: (a) agitating while reacting 3 moles of 4,4'-methylenedianiline with not less than 1 mole of a salt selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, sodium bromide, sodium iodide, lithium chloride, lithium bromide and lithium iodide in the presence of water and a benzenoid hydrocarbon solvent for the methylenedianiline; (b) separating the resulting complex having an average particle size diameter of less than about 10 .mu.m from the bulk of the hydrocarbon solvent; (c) drying said complex; and (d) dispersing said complex in a substantially nonvolatile liquid carrier that is inert to the complex; with the proviso that steps (c) and (d) can be carried out in any order or substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: Polyester/cotton 50/50 spun yarns suitable for use as the warp yarns of denim fabric are obtained by first dyeing the yarns with indigo dye, coating the yarns with a dispersion of a polyol binder and a pigment that imparts coloration similar to indigo-dyed cotton fibers and then drying the yarns, and where appropriate, curing the coated yarn and supplying heat as by singeing to thermosol some of the pigment into the polyester fiber on the surface of the yarn. The polyol binder may be starch but preferably is polyvinyl alcohol in combination with a water soluble polyamide containing secondary amino groups in the polymer chain which have been reacted with epichlorohydrin. The pigment preferably is a combination of Color Index Disperse Blue 56 dye and carbon black.

Abstract: Novel triazole-substituted phenylhydrazide nucleating agents are disclosed as well as silver halide photographic emulsions and elements containing silver halide grains capable of forming an internal latent image having the nucleating agents adsorbed to the surface of the silver halide grains.

Abstract: A protective shoulder pad having novel V-shaped strap connections between the front and back panels of a shoulder pad. A single V-shaped strap can be crossed over on itself at the back panel and secured thereto at a single common point. The free ends of the V-shaped straps then come forward to the front panel and are secured thereto at two distinctly positioned points. The unique attachment means used herewith is economical, easy to use and produces a more comfortable and secure means of holding shoulder pads to the body of an athlete using same.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for controlling relative movement of two hinged members about an axis, e.g. a helmet and visor. The mechanism comprises a first part (19) fixed to one hinged member and a second part comprising a first member (25) fixed to the other hinged member (13) and a manually operable second member (27). On application of pressure the second member (27) pivots on the first member (25) against a spring bias (43) to disengage the second member from the first part (19) and allow the second latch part (25, 27) to move angularly with respect to the first latch part (19) under continuing pressure on the second member.

Abstract: A visored hat construction comprising an outwardly projecting substantially planar visor portion of predetermined substantial thickness formed generally in an open cell configuration. The thickness of the visor, the cell size and the angles of the cells in reference to the plane of the flat visor are correlated to substantially prevent penetration of direct sun rays through the visor to the eyes of the user. The visor and its associated hat band components for encircling the head of the user coact to provide sufficient structural integrity and strength to maintain the components in flat coplanar relationship during normal wear. The visored hat provides unobstructed lateral vision, minimal wind resistance and numerous other features.

Abstract: A composite fur garment and method of making same from a fur pelt. The garment consists essentially of alternating strips of fur and base material sewn together lengthwise to form a composite fur pelt. The alternating strips are oriented vertically so that the garment has vertical ribbing when worn by a human.

Abstract: A composite fur garment and method of making same from a fur pelt. The garment consists essentially of alternating strips of fur and base material sewn together lengthwise to form a composite fur pelt. The alternating strips are oriented vertically so that the garment has vertical ribbing when worn by a human.

Abstract: An improved headband is disclosed which is readily adjustable in size and which is self-setting to automatically accommodate a wearer having a head of a larger size than the size to which the headband is adjusted. The headband is useful in a suspension system for a safety hat or the like.

Abstract: An improvement in bail-and-bucket, piston-type stapedial prostheses in which the bail is pivotally mounted to rotate about the open end of the bucket. Means are provided on the bucket for permitting overcenter pivotal movement of the bail in one direction and thereafter preventing overcenter pivotal movement of the bail in the opposite direction. The preferred means for accomplishing this function is an opposed pair of cam surfaces mounted on the bucket.

Abstract: A means of anchoring the stem or other portion of a joint prosthesis inserted within the medullary canal of a bone adjacent a diseased or damaged joint is provided by the present invention, wherein a continuous jacket or a plurality of circumferential rings of elastomeric material are attached to the prosthesis stem. A series of arrays of at least three section of biocompatible rigid material are secured to the elastomeric material at selected intervals along the length of the stem and extend radially outwardly therefrom, such that upon insertion of the prosthesis stem within the medullary canal the elastomeric material is compressed and urges the rigid sections outwardly into secure contact with the adjacent bone to resist dislocation of the prosthesis within the medullary canal.

Abstract: An improved stem portion of a joint prosthesis for replacing a damaged or diseased skeletal joint is provided by the subject invention, wherein a series of sections of elastomeric material attached to a rigid material are disposed one on top of the other in a staggered or offset configuration to form the stem. The offset is such that alternate sections of elastomer and rigid material contact selected locations of the bone within the medullary canal to firmly secure the prosthesis therewithin for resisting dislocation particularly during the early stages of postoperative rehabilitation.

Abstract: A swimming pool bulkhead is disclosed having a vertical surface on one or both sides which may be used as swimmer arrival signal devices. The bulkhead has swimmer arrival signal panels in all swimming lanes on at least one vertical side face and comprises a rigid structure having top members and bottom members extending lengthwise along the bulkhead, a walkway supported on the top members, the bulkhead vertical side face divided into substantially equal portions establishing individual swimming lanes. Roller support means are provided at each end of the bulkhead and removable locating and anchoring means at each end of the bulkhead. At least one swimmer arrival signal panel is provided within each of the portions representing individual swimming lanes, the panel extending between the top member and the bottom member on at least one side of the bulkhead, the panel having a switch means adapted to be activated when the panel is contacted by a swimmer.

Abstract: Furniture for sitting and reclining with which on a carriage which is movable from the frame, in the seat position two cushions are laid down one above the other and in the reclining position they are placed one behind the other. A back cushion preferably is fixedly connected with the frame. A wedge cushion is displaceably and swingably guided on the frame from a maintaining position in the seating position behind the back cushion into a use position in the reclining position in connection with the two cushions which are laid one behind the other on the carriage. By a suspension the upper edge of the wedge cushion preferably is connected swingably with the back cushion and the lower edge is swingably connected with an inner part of the carriage, the inner part being formed as a bedding box.

Abstract: A convertible sofa-bed unit for a vehicle in which a back section is mounted on a seat section and is moveable from an upright position near the rear of the seat section to a horizontal position in front of the seat section, and a device is provided for preventing the movement of said back toward the forward edge of the seat in response to a sudden forward lurching of the back section. The strap is preferably connected at one end to the rear of the back section near the upper edge thereof and is wound on a ratchet controlled reel preferably disposed beneath the rear edge of the seat section, and an inertia responsive device prevents unreeling of the strap when the sudden forward lurching of the back section occurs momentarily.