Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the Miniature Class is provided having double flowers which are azalea pink in color. The present variety is a bud mutation of the Meijikatar Variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 4,682) which has double flowers which are brilliant vermillion red in color.

Abstract: A new variety of streptocarpus plant is characterized by its red flower having a yellow throat. It has large flowers and is generally nonfertile.

Abstract: A new and distinct African Violet plant characterized by its vigorous growth habit and profuse production of dark blue flowers of excellent substance and of single to semi-double form. The flower corolla is rotate and sympetalous and the flower has an excellent keeping quality.

Abstract: The invention is included in a nozzle having side exhaust so that its suction tube is connected to one side of the nozzle. A groove arrangement of part spiral configuration is made in the internal periphery of the nozzle to provide the nozzle air and entrained dirt with a motion tending to move the air and entrained dirt towards the connecting suction duct. This is occasioned by the agitator brush configuration moving air and entrained dirt in a rotary direction which movement is interrupted by the groove and then moved along it. In addition, the cross sectional dimensioning of the nozzle arrived at tends to provide a substantially constant velocity of air flow to insure a relatively even suction effect completely across the lateral extent of the nozzle mouth.

Abstract: A coupling device having an integral metal member folded over on itself forming two parallel sides which slideably receives another integral metal member folded over on itself, the first member having openings in the top thereof for receiving coupling loops and the second member having complementary openings in the top thereof for the reception and release of coupling loops depending upon its slideable relationship with said first member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the detection of movement of body tissues and, more particularly, movements of segments of the heart muscle and method for a noninvasive technique for the detection of coronary and arterial abnormalities. The apparatus includes a probe, preferably in the form of a detector plate, utilizing electric field measurement for detection of movements of a nearby segment of the body tissue, as for example, a segment of the heart muscle. The detector plate is coupled to a variable-frequency oscillator and phase-lock system for measuring capacitive change used to shift the phase of the oscillator when the detector is placed with respect to a certain body tissue. The apparatus employs its own unique system of timing heart movement in that the detector is capable of sensing a signal having a low frequency component which provides information regarding tissue movement.

Abstract: The feed material handling apparatus has a frame vertically supporting a feed material blower with an upwardly extending transition discharge member and horizontally supporting an impeller with a rotor for delivering feed material to the blower. The blower discharges the material upwardly through the transition member. In the two forms of the horizontal impeller the rotor turns clockwise in one and counterclockwise in the other. The frame is mounted on detachable wheels. .Iadd.

Abstract: New catalyst components comprising compounds containing titanium, magnesium and halogens, and catalysts for polymerizing olefins obtained by mixing said components with organometallic Al compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: A process for the production of a stannic oxide sol-potassium stannate tin plating solution is disclosed comprising the steps of:anodically dissolving stannous tin in a potassium electrolyte such as potassium hydroxide to form potassium stannite in a first electrolytic cell including an anode compartment and a cathode compartment;simultaneously preventing the potassium stannite from migrating from the anode compartment to the cathode compartment by interposing therebetween a permselective ion exchange membrane (e.g.

Abstract: This invention relates to the reduction of gaps in the flow of data accessed in a synchronous serial storage serial communicating data processing memory by the provision of access storage capability at each storage location. The problem to which the invention is directed is the fact that in a synchronously driven array of the type having a number of data storage locations that are accessed by a communicating channel linking all the storage locations in series, the information flow in the communication channel will be limited by the time required for the proper point to be moved around each storage location and the resulting gaps in the data will effect the speed of response. The invention takes the bits to be transferred as they are synchronously propagated around one loop and holds them as the data is synchronously propagated around the other loop until the insertion point arrives.

Abstract: An article, such as a mica wrapped coil, a dynamo-electric machine component containing mica wrapped coils, or a metal substrate, is insulated by: (A) applying wet epoxy resin to the article, (B) contacting the wet epoxy resin with a titanate solution, for a time effective to form a resin impervious, gelled epoxy skin on the surface of the epoxy resin, where the titanate solution consists essentially of organo-titanate and an organic, non-polar solvent, where the weight ratio of organo-titanate:organic non-polar solvent is from 1:2.5 to 1:99, and (C) curing the epoxy resin.

Abstract: Karate protective equipment including a glove, a boot and a shinguard, is formed of an outer soft foam material and selectively positioned harder, inner foam layers for added protection.

Abstract: An intraocular lens suitable for implantation through a minimal width incision opening into either the anterior chamber or the posterior chamber. The lens incorporates three supporting members, at least one of which is a semi-flexible loop disposed adjacent a next support member to provide wide support while being compressable to an overlapped relationship to provide minimum width for insertion. The lens provides a limited degree of compressability to allow the lens to adapt to differing diameters of implantation location while, at the same time, providing sufficient rigidity so as to prevent undesired bowing.

Abstract: A device for preventing the movement of a flexible material disposed over an open area, such as a shower or a window, includes a rigid elongated rod which is held in a substantially horizontal plane intermediate the top and bottom of the flexible material. In one preferred embodiment the rigid elongated rod is maintained in a static horizontal operative position by a pivot means at one end and an attachment means at the other extremity. A holding means, such as a U-shaped hook or bracket, is attached to a wall above and in a substantially vertical plane with the pivot means to hold the elongated bar in a substantially vertical inoperative position when the bathing facility is not in use.

Abstract: An improved shower curtain assembly is disclosed for use as an enclosure for shower stalls and bath tub and shower combinations. A pair of closely spaced parallel outer and inner shower rods are installed in a spanning relation to the entrance opening into the stall or tub with a first curtain suspended from the outer rod and a second curtain suspended from the inner rod. One opposed pair of vertical edges of the curtains are secured to respective walls in a water tight relation thereto, and in a first form, the bottom edge of the outer curtain is preferably weighted against the top edge of the shower stall or bath tub outer rim. The outer curtain may be of a substantially reduced width relative to the inside curtain, which is slidably operable across the entire width of the enclosure opening in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A pediatric table-chair which allows for multiple positioning of a body support platform when in its functional position or for folding when not in use. The table has a body support platform which has an upper end pivotally connected to two rigid supporting members and has the lower end pivotally connected to a telescopically variable support. The other ends of the two rigid supporting members and the telescopically variable support are pivotally connected to a center support of a sectional base. The base is supported by wheels which allow mobility of the device. Also pivotally attached to the base is a folding handle. There are two horizontal braces, one end of each which is pivotally connected to the folding handle, the other end of each which is pivotally connected to a respective rigid supporting member. The brace also provides a support for a rear utility tray when the device is in the functional position.

Abstract: A portable orthopedic bed which is formed as a super structure for conventional existing beds and may be switched from one such bed to another. The portable orthopedic bed is comprised of a flat semi-rigid planar base which supports an adjustable frame which may be raised and lowered in the fashion of an adjustable hospital bed. The frame is provided with wheeled supports for adjusting the tilt or inclination of a back rest portion and a leg portion by means of separate motors and worm gears. Appropriate controls are provided to activate the motors for raising and lowering the back and leg portions of the frame. The portable orthopedic bed through its rigid planar support may be lifted and placed upon a box spring or other frame of a conventional bed with the mattress being removed. After the portable bed frame is placed on the conventional bed the mattress may be placed over the orthopedic bed frame.

Abstract: Devices and method for handling persons on a base, such as a bed, operating table or the like and using a pair of flat, board-shaped arms adapted for endwise manual insertion between the base and the person. Each arm is provided with a harness for securing the person thereto. An elongate connector is mounted at ends opposite those designed for manual insertion and permits displacement of the arms thereon. Lifting of the elongate connector causes pivoting of the arms about a pivotal axis at their manually inserted ends.

Abstract: A convertible child's bed is provided which may be sold in the form of a crib for use by the child when it is very young, and which may subsequently be converted into a standard twin bed as the child becomes older.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a combination gas lighter, for example of the piezoelectric type, in which the end where the nozzle is located is shaped both to be hung up and to be utilized as a bottle opener. In a preferred form, the opposite end is shaped both to be hung up on a suitable hook and to be utilized as a bottle opener. In one particular embodiment, the body of the gas lighter, or a part thereof is, with the relevant nozzle and the bottle opener, made in one single body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a shoe stiffener directly on a selected surface of a shoe assembly (such as a shoe shank on the bottom of an insole) from a strip of initially flexible, uncured thermosetting material encased in a sleeve. The apparatus supports a shoe assembly, bottom up, to expose the insole bottom to a radiant heater. Means are provided for automatically locating a strip of the shank material on the insole bottom and for raising the shoe assembly, together with the insole strip, into engagement with a means for urging the shank strip against and into conformity with the contour of the insole bottom. A radiant heater then is operated to activate the shank strip. The ball and heel ends of the shank strip are pressed firmly toward the insole by heat absorbing presser pads which cause the ends of the shank strip to be tapered and to promote secure bonding of the ends of the shank strip to the insole bottom.

Abstract: A cleaning brush for dry electrostatic copiers and printers is provided with two or more types of bristles, one of which is made from a conductive material, the other types to be made from non-conductive materials; the conductive bristles are all of equal or shorter length in relationship to the non-conductive bristles.