Abstract: A pomegranate tree generally similar to the Wonderful pomegranate tree (unpatented), but distinguished therefrom by bearing fruit which is more highly colored and ripens from seven to ten days earlier and further characterized by bearing fruit which is of a higher acid content when ripe than the fruit of the Granada pomegranate tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,618) or the Early Red (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 2,723), varieties which the subject variety most nearly resembles in appearance.

Abstract: A peach tree which is large, vigorous, spreading, open, vase-formed, hardy, foliated with large, lanceolate, acutely pointed leaves having a coarsely serrate margin and alternate, reniform glands, bears medium size, obtuse, plump flower buds, blooms early with large, pink flowers, and is a regular and productive bearer of early-ripening, medium size, clingstone fruit of globose form with unequal sides, the fruit--somewhat variable in both size and form--having yellow flesh, yellow skin substantially overspread with red in maturity, and a large stone.

Abstract: A refrigeration plant including an oil-injected compressor, an oil separator, a condenser and an evaporator. The plant comprises means to introduce liquid refrigerant to the compression phase of the cycle ahead of the oil separator. The plant further comprises means to adjust the amount of liquid refrigerant introduced in response to the temperature difference between the condenser and the oil separator, in order to keep the difference on a constant level of 5.degree. C. to 15.degree. C.

Abstract: A fluidic system (e.g. amplifier or bistable unit) having an inlet branch and a pair of outlet branches separated by a fluid-flow splitter whereby the fluid is rendered electromagnetically susceptible, e.g. magnetic by incorporating magnetic particles therein, electrostatically responsive by being relatively dielectric, or electrically conductive, so that the fluid flow to the outlet branches may be controlled by magnetic, electrostatic or current flow means or an output may be derived by similar electromagnetic means for controlling an ancillary device, providing an indication of a fluid flow parameter or feedback control of an input parameter.

Abstract: A seat in a mass transit vehicle, such as a bus or subway car, extends lengthwise from the vehicle wall toward the aisle. The seat is supported from below by a cantilevered supporting shell comprising a trough-shaped structural skin and a tubular frame without diagonal bracing. The trough-shaped skin has an open top and an open end at the vehicle wall.

Abstract: 2-Keto-L-gulonic acid is prepared from 2,5-diketo-D-gluconic acid through microbial conversion. The 2-keto-L-gulonic acid producing microorganism used for this microbial conversion includes strains which belong to genera of Brevibacterium, Arthrobacter, Micrococcus, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas and Bacillus. Both the incubation of the microorganism in a medium containing 2,5-diketo-L-gluconic acid and the direct contact of any products obtained from the cells with a substrate containing said 2,5-diketo-D-gluconic acid may be used in the disclosed process.

Abstract: A bulletproof protective plate assembly suitable for use as bulletproof armor. The protective plate assembly includes a plurality of first plates arranged in vertical edge-to-edge relationship. The first plates are formed with contiguous first and second portions, with the second portion disposed at a predetermined angle with respect to the first portion such that the first plates closely conform to the shape of the upper torso of a human being along the vertical plane when the protective plate assembly is applied thereto. One of the lateral edges of the second portion of certain of the first plates is notched or disposed at an obtuse angle with the corresponding contiguous edge of the first portion of the first plate so as to enable the first plates to flex or hinge about the adjoining vertical edges without the edges of the second portions of each plate abutting to thereby closely conform the protective plate assembly to the body of the wearer along the horizontal plane.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lounging garment adapted for children's entertainment and use in, for example, viewing television comprising a fabric envelope of fanciful contour having arm portions and a slit at the junction of the head and body portions with head portion providing a cushion for the head of the wearer which extends through the slit when the wearer has entered the envelope.

Abstract: An article of clothing is disclosed for use as an outerwear garment (100). The garment comprises a planar integral portion (101) having a elliptical configuration. Invertible sleeves (113, 114) are attached at armholes (107, 106) in the integral portion at a position allowing for use as shawl-length outerwear and additionally for inverted use as floor-length outerwear.

Abstract: This invention relates to removable hat brims in general, and more specifically to a sunshield specifically designed to be used in the construction trades and adapted to frictionally and resiliently engage a hard hat to provide shade beyond that normally provided by the protective headgear.

Abstract: A device (10) is disclosed for mounting a hearing protector (90) on each side of a hard hat, pressing the hearing protectors at a substantially constant force about the ears and moving them in oppositely incline planes between an operative wearing position (W) and an extended inoperative pressure relieved stored position (R). Each device comprises support means (20) including a pivot stud (28) adapted for attachment to and retained to a side of the hard hat (H), by retainer means (30), guide means (40) (50) including at least one incline surface (44) (54) about the pivot stud projecting into an elongated slot (74) in a rigid central end portion (72) of an adjustable support arm (70) secured by releasable clamping means (60). Support arm (70) has at least one flexible resilient leg of fixed length extending from the rigid central portion (72) to a fixed pivot axis or point of connection (80) with a hearing protector (90).

Abstract: Presented in several different aspects of the invention is a posterior chamber artificial lens structure adapted for implantation in the human eye. The lens structure includes an assembly comprised of a centrally disposed lens having an optically transparent portion through which light may be transmitted. The centrally disposed optically transparent lens portion is integral with an annular peripheral mounting portion the inner periphery of which is defined by the anchored ends of a plurality of separate support loops spaced circumferentially about the optically transparent lens portion. The outer periphery of the annular peripheral mounting portion is defined by an equatorial surface or edge disposed between the anterior and posterior surfaces of the lens.

Abstract: An artificial crystalline lens shaped as a lens provided with supporting and fastening elements. The fastening element is essentially a wire angle held at its ends to the lens lateral surface, while the supporting element is arranged on a diametrically opposite side of the lens. The vertex of the fastening wire angle lies on a line passing through the midpoint of the supporting element and the center of the lens. The supporting element is made of an elastic wire so as to make it possible to adjust the distance from the center of the lens to the supporting wire element. A novel method of implanting the artificial crystalline lens is also the subject of the present invention.

Abstract: An intraocular lens for placement in either the anterior or posterior chamber of the eye which employs a lens portion intended for placement adjacent a side of the iris and at least one flexible appendage extending from the lens portion to the extreme periphery of the iris.

Abstract: A bathtub comprising a body having an insulated interior, preferably wood or pressed wood fibers bonded together by a suitable adhesive, an exposed exterior covering of fiberglass, plastic or the like with a non-skid impervious surface. The body comprises a uniquely configurated concavity or well adapted to comfortably receive the body of any size person and to conserve water while entirely covering the body, with the exception of the head. The well comprises opposed peanut-shaped vertical sidewalls each having an inwardly extending non-splash lip. A contoured area between the sidewalls runs from the front to the back of the tub in the well. The front of the mentioned area comprises a vertical front end wall which merges into a generally horizontal front bottom area which accommodates a standing position by the user when the bathtub is used for showering.