Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white Flowering Dogwood, botanically known as Cornus florida is provided. The new variety most nearly resembles the native Flowering Dogwood, but primarily is distinguished therefrom by a compact and upright growth habit, stocky trunk and strong stubby limbs of relatively large diameter, and the abundant formation of attractive white blossoms which often are present in closely disposed clusters. The new variety was named in honor of the World Energy Fair to be held at Knoxville, Tenn. during 1982.

Abstract: An African violet named Illinois, particularly characterized by its large pink, star-shaped flowers; strong, upright flower stems each carrying 7-10 flowers; heavy and prominent yellow pollen sacs; vigorous and uniform growth habit, producing a plant in full flower in 9-10 weeks.

Abstract: A measuring bridge coupled to a vehicle by means of a plurality of vertical elements attached to datum points on undamaged portions of the vehicle to properly orient it to the vehicle. In addition, vertical measuring elements attached to datum points in damaged portions of a vehicle are supported on the bridge for movement in two perpendicular directions and a plane parallel to the vehicle and extend along their length to follow and monitor the reforming of the vehicle during the application of force. The measuring bridge is supported by a plurality of air pressure cylinders to maintain proper orientation of the bridge with respect to the vehicle.

Abstract: In the construction of a damper assembly of pianos, the conventionally used long-sized damper wire is replaced by a pair of separate short-sized lever components operationally related to each other via an additional intermediate damper lever for stabilized action of the assembly even without provision of the conventionally used guide rail. A shorter length damper wire joins the upper lever component to the damper head.

Abstract: The new N-[3-(3-hydroxyaryl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-imides may be prepared by reacting 3-(3-hydroxyaryl)-propenoxides with cyclic imides. These hydroxy compounds as well as their esters with carboxylic acids are highly effective in the stabilization of polymers, preferably of polyolefins, against thermal-oxydative attack. The compounds themselves exhibit a good stability against discoloration by radiation or gas fading.

Abstract: A light projecting apparatus consists of a concave, substantially prolate-spheroidal reflector having a major axis coincident with the optical axis of the apparatus and a metal halide high intensity discharge source positioned at a first focal point of the reflector and inclined with respect to the optical axis of the apparatus at an angle of approximately 30.degree.. .Iadd.

Abstract: A filigreed effect name plate is formed on a belt or other leather product. The belt comprises an outer layer attached to one or more other layers. The name plate area is removed from the outer layer prior to attachment to the other layer or layers leaving an opening formed through the outer layer for receiving precut letters, symbols, or other indicia. The precut indicia are inserted in the opening and their back sides bonded to the layer exposed through the opening. In addition, the top and bottom edges of the indicia are bonded to the top and bottom edges of the opening respectively.

Abstract: Mitral heart valve comprising a stent including a circular base and a pair of upstanding diametrically opposed struts, separating a pair of diametrically opposed arcuately shapes depressed reliefs, each such relief being bounded by a smooth curve interconnecting the struts to the circular base. A flexible, durable, biocompatible covering is secured to the stent and provides two equal opposed preset flappably movable valve cusps secured along the smooth curve defining the perimeter of the reliefs. The valve cusps each are preformed and preset so that the perimeter of the biocompatible covering along the free edge of each of the cusps between the tips of each associated strut is so related to the circumference of the circular base that, when the valve is in its forced open position, the cross-sectional area of the exit is substantially equal to the cross-sectional area of the inside of the circular base.

Abstract: A prosthesis for the surgical replacement of a dysfunctional knee joint is disclosed. The prosthesis includes a tibial platform, one or two tibial bearing inserts, and a femoral component.In a unicompartmental embodiment of the invention, the tibial platform includes a spike for securing the tibial platform to the tibia. The tibial platform, in the unicompartmental embodiment, includes a track, which may be curved, and which is slidably engaged in dovetail fashion by a tibial bearing insert, typically of high molecular weight polyethylene. The superior surface of the tibial bearing insert is concave spherical, designed to slidably engage the inferior surface of the femoral component. The inferior surface of the femoral component is generally convex spherical, with radius of curvature slightly smaller than the radius of curvature of the tibial bearing insert. In some embodiments the inferior surface of the femoral component may have two or more differing radii of curvature at different points on such surface.

Abstract: An intraocular lens structure utilizing a lens which may be placed against the posterior side of the iris and adapted for covering at least a portion of the pupil. The structure includes a first position fixation element connected to the lens which extends away from the same to the periphery of the iris for engagement in the posterior chamber. A second position fixation element connected to the lens includes a first portion which extends away from the lens intended for passing through the pupil into the anterior chamber and an end portion which extends to the periphery of the iris in the anterior chamber and engages the same. The end portions of the first and second position fixation elements are sprung between the anterior chamber angle superiorly at the scleral spur and the capsular or ciliary sulcus inferiorly.

Abstract: A water closet with a topical body washing mechanism including a water warmer mounted on the water closet and a spout pipe having a nozzle at the distal end therof for spouting warm water from the water warmer. The spout pipe is movable to and from an inoperative rest position within a bowl of the water closet, a second position advanced over the bowl to direct a jet of warm water toward the anus of the user and a third position further advanced over the bowl to direct a jet of warm water in a direction suitable for use as a bidet. An operating lever has a cam mounted on its rotational axis, the cam being contoured correspondingly to the second and third positions of the spout pipe to actuate a switch thereby starting a motor of a pump which sends forward warm water from the water warmer to the spouting nozzle. The electric circuit which includes the aforementioned motor and switch has in series a switching element and a delay circuit.

Abstract: A bathing device (10) comprises a cabinet having an upper part (11) with an access opening (56) and a seat within the cabinet on which a person can sit, means (59) at least substantially to close the opening (56), means providing an aperture through which the head of the person can project, and a lower casing part (12) containing a reservoir (17) for water, a heating element (30), means (34) to supply water from the reservoir to the heating element (30) to generate steam, means to supply water from the reservoir (17) to the interior of the cabinet to wash a person, a holding tank (18) for used water, and means to collect the used water and deliver it to the holding tank (18).

Abstract: A therapeutic bath or spa that includes providing aerated streams of water that are injected under pressure into desired areas of the bath receptacle, and a variably positionable occupant support device that can be moved to any desired position relative to the aerated pressure streams to obtain the desired occupant impact pressure and comfort. The spa receptacle includes air and water chambers in tandem integrally formed in a manifold that is coupled around the exterior of the spa receptacle shell, with apertures disposed through the shell and the manifold at desired locations to provide aerated streams of water around the spa. The apertures are repositionable. The periphery of the receptacle shell includes a vertical groove or spaced holes on or near its exterior edge that may encompass the entire receptacle or sections thereof.

Abstract: A water bed crib comprising a water bed structure including a flat horizontal rectangular platform with an upwardly projecting weir about its perimeter, a water filled flexible mattress bladder supported atop the platform within the confines of the weir, platform legs at and depending from the four corner portions of the platform, floor engaging caster wheels at the lower end portions of the platform legs, crib frame leg supporting brackets projecting outwardly from the platform legs; a rectangular crib frame with vertical end boards and vertical side gates engaged about the water bed structure and having crib frame legs depending from its four corners and engaging the brackets on the platform legs; the crib frame legs have caster pintle receiving openings in their lower ends and the brackets have retaining pintles engaged in said openings.

Abstract: A knock-down invalid bed having a main frame supported at its ends by head boards and separable into two halves at its mid-length. Attached to each half are pivoting sections of a pair of tubular mattress-supporting subframes adjustable to support a patient horizontally and in different angular positions. The subframes support two link fabric units separably interconnected crosswise of the mid-length of the bed. Attached to the head board and overlying one end of the bed is a patient helper device to aid the patient in shifting his position in bed, and other useful functions.