Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Oriental hybrid lily of the Parkmannis type, particularly distinguished by a coral red band of coloring on the midrib of its generally pinkish white petals, which are borne in raceme arrangement on long, strong stems and stiff, outwardly-projecting pedicels, usually with one bud or flower on each pedicel; and by its emerald green, relatively disease-resistant foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct chrysanthemum for glasshouse culture to produce cut flowers and pot plants, distinguished in particular, by the yellow coloration of its medium sized blooms, its vigorous and upright growth habit, and its year around flowering capability in response to photoperiod control. The title of this application is the European denomination for this variety. In the United States, this variety is marketed as "Westland Yellow".

Abstract: Solar water heater using the phase-change principle including a collector, a condenser, and .[.an accumulator.]. .Iadd.a vapor release drum .Iaddend.joined to form a natural circulation system .[., including a pressure accumulator and a vapor release drum.]..Iadd.. .Iaddend.

Abstract: An electrical power distribution assembly having over and under contacts is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, the electrical power distribution assembly utilizes stacked upper and lower contact decks, each having two independent electrical circuits to provide a four circuit plug-in distribution assembly. Using modular components, the distribution assembly can be configured to provide switched and unswitched outputs as well as switched taps for the electrical power circuits.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus and method employing a diaphragm shutter having a time variable exposure aperture with flash firing, following actuation of the shutter, after a time interval dependent on subject range. The functional relationship between the time interval and subject range establishes a parametric relationship between the brightness of the subject due to its flash illumination and the scan time of the diaphragm shutter. The inverse of this parametric relationship constitutes the timewise variation in the exposure aperture area of the shutter. Consequently, whenever the subject is within a predetermined maximum distance from the camera, dependent upon the maximum aperture area attainable by the shutter, the instantaneous product of subject brightness and aperture area will be a constant with the result that proper exposure of the photographic film is achieved independent of the subject range.

Abstract: An arrangement for preparing natural tissue in the form of a heart valve, vessel or the like for implantation in which tanning fluid under pressure is applied to a portion of the tissue so as to cause said tissue to assume substantially its natural configuration, while additional tanning fluid is applied to the remainder of the tissue, said tanning fluid being so applied for a time sufficient to cause the tissue to become fixed, and, for vessels or the like, a guide may engage the tissue during fixation, whereby said tissue maintains substantially the configuration of the guide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst for hydrotreatment of hydrocarbons comprising one or more of metals selected from the group consisting of transition metals and metals of group IIb of the periodic table supported on sepiolite. More particularly it relates to a catalyst effective in the selective demetallization treatment of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst for hydrotreatment of hydrocarbons comprising one or more of metals selected from the group consisting of transition metals and metals of group IIb of the periodic table supported on sepiolite. More particularly it relates to a catalyst effective in the selective demetallization treatment of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst for hydrotreatment of hydrocarbons comprising one or more of metals selected from the group consisting of transition metals and metals of group IIb of the periodic table supported on sepiolite. More particularly it relates to a catalyst effective in the selective demetallization treatment of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: This invention relates to a catalyst for hydrotreatment of hydrocarbons comprising one or more of metals selected from the group consisting of transition metals and metals of group IIb of the periodic table supported on sepiolite. More particularly it relates to a catalyst effective in the selective demetallization treatment of hydrocarbons.

Abstract: In a method of constructing pockets, a pocket blank is preferably folded first along both longitudinal edges, and then transversely so that the folded edges are inside the two resultant pocket panels. The inner pocket panel is adhesively secured to the inside of a garment wherein a pocket is desired. Following formation of a slit of predetermined shape in the adhesive connection between the garment and inner pocket panel, the flaps formed thereby are folded back and adhesively secured to produce a pocket slot. Alternatively, the slot can be formed directly by cutting or punching a rectangular opening through the garment and inner pocket panel. In accordance with the preferred construction, a pocket welt is then adhesively secured across the bottom of the slot. A reinforcing stitch is preferably added through the welt and the folded back bottom edge of the slot. If desired, another welt or a pocket flap extending through the slot can be adhesively secured across the top of the slot.

Abstract: An intervertebral disc prosthesis intended to replace a natural intervertebral disc and to restore the normal intervertebral spacing without complete loss of flexibility of the spinal joint. The prosthesis comprises a body of biologically-acceptable material suitably dimensioned and shaped to replace a natural disc. One of the longitudinal ends of the prosthesis has suitable means, e.g. a raised flange, to facilitate handling of the prosthesis and to prevent penetration to an excessive depth into the spinal joint. The other longitudinal end is preferably wedge-shaped to facilitate insertion into the intervertebral space. The superior and inferior surfaces are preferably provided with surface characteristics to produce a "friction-fit" and are convex to correspond to the adjacent vertebral surface. The prosthesis is inexpensive to manufacture and can be implanted quite easily with little danger to the patient.

Abstract: A prosthesis for a joint of the human body, such as the metacarpophalangeal, knee, or other joint. The prosthesis includes at least a pair of elongated stem members adapted to be inserted into and bonded to two bones which met to form the joint. The adjacent surfaces of the two stem members form an interface with each other to present the prosthetic joint interface. The two members are interconnected by a pivot mechanism comprised of a rotatable element in a slot in a first of the stem members, and a linking pin pivotally coupled to the element and to the second stem member so that the second stem member can pivot relative to the first stem member about three different axes. The mechanism is made so that the pivotal movement of the second stem member relative to the first stem member about any one of the axes can be accomplished without imparting significant torsional or bending loads to the first stem member.

Abstract: An adjustable nozzle assembly primarily for controlling the direction of a water-air jet of the type commonly found in whirlpool or therapy baths. The assembly comprises four components, namely, a pair of threaded flanged fittings, an eyeball shaped nozzle having a cylindrical channel therethrough, and a retaining ring for securing the eyeball nozzle in one of the threaded fittings. The two fittings are of cylindrical construction adapted to be concentric to each other. An outer fitting has threads along both the internal and external cylindrical wall thereof. The external thread is adapted to mate the outer fitting with a suitable source outlet pipe. The inner thread of one outer fitting is designed to mate with the corresponding outer thread on the inner fitting which tightens down concentrically therewith.

Abstract: An adjustable body supporting assembly comprising a horizontal frame member (4), a back support portion pivotably connected to said frame member, and divided into a lower back support (2) and an upper head support (5) pivotably connected to the lower back support, and a single power means adapted to raise the lower back support and upper head support, from a horizontal position to angular positions in which the lower back support is inclined relative to the frame, and the upper head support is inclined relative to the frame and the lower back support.