Abstract: A new high centered red miniature rose which develops into Indian Lake red tonality upon aging.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose variety having near red to shell pink blooms on medium, strong stems, blooms having extemely stiff petals and very little fragrance.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose variety having non-fragrant, double white blooms on a vigorous, slightly angular growing bush.

Abstract: An almond tree which is of medium size, dense, vigorous, upright with strong branches, abundantly foliated with medium size, lanceolate leaves having a finely serrate margin, and alternate, medium size, globose glands, blooms white and very heavily substantially with the Nonpareil, and is a regular and very heavy bearer of small, well-distributed nuts borne essentially in clusters on short spurs and in harvest after the Nonpareil but before the Mission, and the nuts having small kernels.

Abstract: A flowering crabapple tree is disclosed herein having a straight, cherry colored trunk and upright secondary branching to form a tree having a pyramidal shape; profuse, white flowers over the entire tree in blooming season, and glossy, wine-red fruit providing a color contrast to the emerald green leaves which change to a light yellow color before dropping.

Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Pollux, having bright red flower color and highly floriferous habit, compact growth habit, freely branching habit, relatively slow growth, adaptability to production in 10 to 15 cm. pots, and a flowering time of 11 weeks in summer up to 15 weeks in winter.

Abstract: A Kalanchoe plant named Regulus having bright orange flower color and floriferous habit, compact, and relatively slow growth habit, freely branching habit, excellent and full flower placement, adaptability to production in 10 to 15 cm. pots, and a flowering time of 11 weeks in summer and 15 weeks in winter.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of the Callissia family characterized by the pink coloration of leaves and stems. The leaves on each plant are either solid pink in color or variegated with alternating pink and green regions, or both. Upon first seeing the plant, one is given the impression that its stem is covered with small pink flowers. The plant is particularly striking when contrasted with the normal green color of Callissia repens.

Abstract: A converter cartridge for reception and operation of a cassette record and insertion into a host cartridge player. The converter cartridge carries drive means for transporting the tape within the cassette; cam means for advancing and withdrawing tape heads and a pinch roller toward and away from the cassette in response to insertion and withdrawal of the converter cartridge; push buttons and associated linkage and drive elements effective to advance and reverse the tape within the cassette and to reinstate the playing or recording mode upon release of the appropriate push button; each of said buttons serving to lock the other when desired, the converter cartridge being capable of independent operation when fitted with power means.

Abstract: Cu-Ni-Sn alloys are disclosed which are particularly suited to undergo shaping by machining such as drilling, and lathing. In addition to Cu, Ni, and Sn, these alloys contain specified small amounts of Te, Se, Pb, or MnS. When articles are formed by machining of alloys having such specified composition, clogging of the machining tool and overheating of workpiece and machining tool are effectively prevented.

Abstract: A powder metal composition containing 1.0-2.5% Ni, 0.3-0.7% Mo, 0.15-0.30% Mn, 0.5-1.5% Cu, 0.3-0.7% C, 0.50-1.0% zinc stearate, the balance being Fe.

Abstract: Polycarbonate membranes useful for hemodialysis are fabricated from polyether-polycarbonate block copolymers by a water gelation process. The process comprises casting onto a substrate surface a layer of a multicomponent casting solution comprising the copolymer dissolved in a water-miscible organic solvent together with a cosolvent which acts as a swelling agent for the copolymer, drying the layer to partially evaporate the solvents therefrom, immersing the partially dried layer in water to form a gelled membrane, and stripping the gelled membrane from the substrate surface. The membrane has improved strength and improved permeability to solutes in the "middle molecule" range while maintaining clinically acceptable ultrafiltration rates and clearance of low molecular weight solutes.

Abstract: In a pocket for a cap and designed to hold smaller sized personal items, the cap is formed having a head covering portion and a bill arranged forwardly thereof, the pocket is formed of a pair of liners, the inner liner comprising a segment of the head covering portion of the cap, while the outer liner is stitched proximate its edges with the underlying cap segment; a closure member foldably connecting with the upper edge of the outer liner, the closure member having Velcro disposed along its edges for securing it with the cap, and further including a snap clasp at its upper apex for firm securement of the closure member to the cap.

Abstract: A method of fastening a button or the like to a garment such that the garment will be buttoned up after the fastening operation, wherein said button is composed of plastic and initially comprises a button head and a stem projecting from the button head, the stem having an outer end for piercing the garment and for deformation by ultrasonic vibration, a central section characterized by a substantially smooth profile, and an inner section flaring into the button head, the method comprising the steps of: providing a button hole in a first portion of the garment; placing said first garment portion in an overlying relation with a second portion of the garment; positioning said button such that the button head is disposed on the side of said first garment portion opposite to said second garment portion and such that the stem extends through the button hole and pierces at least partly through said second garment portion; and deforming the outer end of the stem by ultrasonic vibration thereof.

Abstract: A motor cyclist's helmet has a visor apertured at either side so that it can pivot on pivots projecting from the helmet. At one side, the aperture in the visor is elongate so that this side of the visor can be pushed forward, the visor being slightly deformed outwardly. A pin projecting from the helmet and received in a slot in the visor then permits the visor to be pivoted upwardly, which the pin and slot prevents when the visor is pushed back against the helmet. The visor can be operated by one hand, with the help of a projecting portion of the visor or a gripping member affixed thereto.