Abstract: A plum tree generally similar to the Santa Rosa plum tree (unpatented) which it most nearly resembles, ripening twenty days earlier than the Santa Rosa, and bearing fruit having medium red skin and mild, delicately-flavored flesh.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, productive and regular bearing tree. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described approximately the third week in June, with first picking on June 13, 1983. The fruit is of medium size, very firm and crisp when ripe making excellent quality for keeping and shipping, and has an attractive dark red skin and a sweet, acidic flavor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, productive and regular bearing tree, the fruit of which ripens the last week of June under the ecological conditions described, with the first picking on June 22, 1983. The fruit is freestone, of excellent firmness and has an attractive overall red skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nectarine tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a medium size, vigorous, hardy, productive and regular bearing tree, the fruit of which ripens in late June under the ecological conditions described, with the first picking on June 25, 1983. The fruit is freestone, has a full red skin color at shipping ripeness, good firmness, attractive shape, and a waxlike appearance.

Abstract: A new and distinct blue spruce tree variety originating as a chance seedling growing among a cultivated group of grafted Picea pungens Moerheimi planted in a cultivated nursery area at Silverton, Oreg. The new variety is unique in its upright, semi-dwarf growth habit with early apical dominance; its naturally pyramidal configuration; the delayed spring growth of its dormant buds; and its dense foliage of a sky-grey color. These characteristics make it well suited for a wide range of landscape uses, as well as for live, potted Christmas trees.

Abstract: A venous catheter device including a plurality of independent and noncommunicating fluid conveying lumens housed within or formed in a single catheter. One end of each lumen is adapted to be connected to a different fluid source, such as an intravenous (IV) drug infusion or feeder device, a syringe, etc., or to a central venous pressure (CVP) measuring device. The other end of each lumen exits at or proximate to the catheter terminus which, in turn, is adapted to be positioned within a vein. A hollow needle slidably receives the catheter terminus and is adapted for vein penetration and catheter positioning within the penetrated vein. Alternatively, the catheter can be used without a needle in which case a vein is directly exposed and partially transected allowing direct insertion of the catheter.

Abstract: Propagation of electrical trees and water trees in electrical insulation made of ethylene homopolymers or copolymers with an unsaturated monomer is inhibited by the addition to the insulating composition of an organic carboxylic ester having at least one aromatic ring and at least three carboxylic ester groups, the ester being liquid at the operating temperature of the electrical equipment in which the insulation is used. The main utility of the inhibitors of this invention is in the primary insulation for power transmission cables, especially those used in high voltage applications.

Abstract: A high volume mailing installation is disclosed in which the output of a programmable high speed electronic digital computer provides destination and postage amount information, a high speed chain printer driven by the computer prints the destination information on address labels, and an authorized postage printing meter is mounted piggy-back fashion on the chain printer and responds to the same computer for automatic printing of authorized postage impressions of the calculated amount on the same mailing labels. The meter includes a fast, rugged solenoid-actuated segmented flat bed postage printer unit and fixed-program electronic digital postal accounting circuitry, with appropriate security features to prevent or detect postal fraud.

Abstract: A picture display device comprising an electron source for producing band-shaped electron beams, electron beam control means for controlling the selective passage of the electron beams, deflection means for horizontally and vertically deflecting the electron beams and display means for emitting light in response to impingement of the electron beams thereon. The electron source comprises a plurality of linear thermionic cathodes, a focusing electrode for focusing the electron beams emitted from each linear thermionic cathode to band-shaped electron beams and an electron beam emitting electrode having a plurality of apertures therethrough, and a negative pulse voltage is sequentially applied to the linear thermionic cathodes to emit the required electron beams for one scanning line.

Abstract: A structure is provided which absorbs shock by the controlled transfer of air from within an enclosure to outside the enclosure. A core of open-celled foam material is provided to act as an exhaustable reservoir of air within the enclosure. This structure is adapted to provide comfort and freedom of movement to the wearer. Cooperatively arranged with this structure are one or more inserts positioned to provide exceptional protection to one or more selected areas of the wearer's body. These inserts are designed to not loose shock absorbing capability when subjected to forces of anticipated magnitudes. Thus, protective equipment is provided which yields general protection to at least a portion of the wearer's body while providing exceptional protection at selected areas of such individual's body.

Abstract: In a baseball catching means having a little-finger piece, a thumb piece and three finger pieces of which at least two finger pieces are formed as separated from each other, a connection member for connecting the little-finger piece to the thumb piece through a backstop is extended from the upper end of the little-finger piece and disposed along the upper ends of the three finger pieces.

Abstract: A system is described for controllably ventilating garments such as protective suits and jackets, especially garments which are worn by the occupants or operators of moving vehicles such as motorcycles, bicycles and some aircraft. Vents are provided in the front of the garment for controllably admitting air into the garment by means of flaps or other devices which cover the vents and which can incrementally be removed to control the amount of air entering the garment. Additional vents are provided at the back and sides of the garment to allow the exiting of air and prevent billowing of the garment due to air being trapped inside. The various vents which are provided in the garment are covered with air permeable material such as mesh which advantageously is stretchable to provide greater flexibility to the garment both while it is being worn and to facilitate putting on and taking off.

Abstract: A method of repairing large coal fired boilers and the like using a special heat resistant suit which enables workmen to erect scaffolding in the boiler at about 1100.degree. F. and to enter the boiler at a temperature above 150.degree. F. to make the necessary repairs. Refrigerated air and air for breathing by the workmen are supplied from external sources through a special insulated hose having a breakaway connection with a fitting on one leg of the suit. The refrigerated air is distributed within the suit through apertured tubes and an apertured vest. Air for breathing is supplied to a face mask. A portable air tank automatically begins supplying the face mask when the hose is detached. A harness mounted safety reel and cable permits workers to drop from the scaffolding for fast escape in an emergency. A brake controls the rate of descent.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel pre-tied necktie having an inner tie with one end formed as a flexible opening and zip fastener disposed therein, an outer tie containing a wide end of a conventional necktie, and a knot support with a hole near the lower end of the front wall. The upper end of the outer tie and the slider plate of the zip fastener are fixed in the hole of the knot support. When the knot is preset upon the support, the necktie can be donned with one hand. If necessary a M-shaped clamping device can be mounted on the support and thereby enhance its stability.

Abstract: Garments, particularly designer type jeans, are provided with interchangeable outer patches, particularly in the position of the seat pocket. The garment and the portion of fabric constituting the outer patch have interengaging devices, for example, adhesive, a press-stud and a loop-hook fabric fastener for releasably securing the two together.

Abstract: A vertically stacked double pocket is provided on tennis shorts or the like. The pocket has an upper and lower section and an elastic band at the top of each section. The pocket is closed at the bottom and sides and open at the top of the upper section. The lower section communicates with the upper section. A tennis ball or the like may be inserted and retained in the lower section and another may be inserted and retained in the upper section.

Abstract: An intraocular lens device is described which includes a fixation element in the form of an elongated, resilient strut extending outwardly of the lens for contact with supportive eye structure and thence inwardly toward the lens, the strut having a free end. A second strut also is carried by the lens adjacent the first mentioned strut and provides an open end oriented to receive and immobilize said free end, thereby restraining the latter from substantial movement within the eye.

Abstract: In a prosthetic hip-joint for an artificial leg a first joint member is connected to an upright shank of a two-shank fastening angle. A second joint member is pivotally connected to the first joint member by a pivot so that the second member can be pivoted relative to the first member between a first position corresponding to the standing position of the leg and a second position corresponding to the sitting position of the leg. The joint further includes stop surface abutments on the first member and the second member for limiting the pivoting movement of the second member relative to the first member and a compression spring on the second member for generating an elastic counter force applied to second member when it is pivoted from the first position into the second position and vice versa such that in the sitting position the first and second members do not extend downwardly from a horizontal shank of the fastening angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flow spout comprising a wide flat chamber in sheet form, in which at least one liquid inlet opens out and which is in communication with the outside by a long, narrow slot. According to the invention, the flow spout comprises a concave curved surface constituted at least in part by generatrices parallel to one another and disposed so that its generatrices are at least approximately horizontal and its rear edge is at a level higher than its front edge, and said wide flat chamber is arranged so that its long, narrow slot is disposed on the rear edge side, close to said concave curved surface and at least substantially parallel to said generatrices.

Abstract: An article of manufacture comprising a calcium hypochlorite cake composition in an improved particle retaining means which comprises a water-permeable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) bonded polyester (PET) filter sleeve which envelopes and supports the cake. The filter sleeve is designed to be rigid to avoid collapse in use, wicks water for improved cake contact, and is bleach resistant to insure a long product life.

Abstract: A sofa sleeper having an improved seating surface wherein the seating surface is rigidified by having a cross brace attached between the foldable legs of the sofa sleeper fixture to move up beneath the underside of the folded matress of the sofa sleeper and push that underside upwardly to prevent sagging of the seat when a person is seated upon the seat of the folded sofa sleeper.

Abstract: A first outer panel foldable upon itself to form opposing panel portions is provided with each panel portion defining corresponding first and second transverse edges and first and second longitudinal edges. The second longitudinal edges are integrally joined by the portion of the panel to be folded and first slide fastener equipped flaps extend along the second transverse edge and the first longitudinal edges. A second centrally foldable inner insulation panel of generally the same size and shape as the outer panel is also provided and overlies the inner side of the outer panel. Coacting pressure sensitive attaching structure extends along the first longitudinal edges and the second transverse edge of the first and second panels and removably joins the insulation panel to the outer panel.

Abstract: A therapeutic pillow comprises a soft resilient bottom pillow section and a top pillow section thereover and peripherally interconnected. The top section includes top and bottom fabric covers peripherally interconnected with interior stitching spaced from the sides of the pillow sections interconnecting the covers defining a first tubular neck support of rectangular shape and a supplemental neck support of U-shape. Compacted resilient fiber stuffing is interposed within the neck supports. The bottom section includes a bottom fabric cover peripherally joined to the top section containing a mass of loosely confined resilient fiber stuffing which underlies the top pillow section.

Abstract: An improved floatation sleep system of universal type wherein the bladder may be readily replaced. Such system comprises a marginal perimeter support including a continuous elongated chamber. The chamber has a plurality of cells, the interior of which are respectively readily accessible to supply perimeter support means such as support material or pressurized air. A first flexible, dimensionally stable, fluid impervious sheet is connected to an upper portion of the elongated chamber. This sheet is of an overall dimension greater than the distance between opposed portions of such chamber, and less than the distance between opposed portions plus twice the vertical height of such chamber. A second flexible, dimensionally stable sheet extends between the opposed portions of such chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to centrifuging devices, and particularly to the acceleration thereof to a design speed. In order to prevent imbalance (U) of the device exceeding a permitted maximum value (U.sub.m) during acceleration, the imbalance (U) is monitored and acceleration (.alpha.) controlled as a function of temporal changes in the imbalance (U). Acceleration n/.sub.t may be controlled in relation to the difference (.DELTA.U) between the measured imbalance (U) and the maximum value (U.sub.m), in relation to the rate of change (.beta.) of the measured imbalance, or to maintain the imbalance (U) between upper (U.sub.1) and lower (U.sub.2) threshold values at or below the maximum value (U.sub.m). Acceleration to the design speed can thus be accomplished with minimum delay and variation with reference to operating criteria of the device.

Abstract: A stiffening girder for a stayed cable bridge, constructed of reinforced concrete or prestressed concrete, is formed by a closed multi-cell box extending in the long direction of the bridge. The upper part of the box is a substantially horizontally extending roadway slab. Webs extending downwardly from the roadway slab and in the long direction of the bridge combine with the roadway slab to form at least a part of the multi-cell box. The webs can be vertically arranged or obliquely inclined relative to the roadway slab. Further, a bottom slab spaced downwardly from the roadway slab may complete the box. The girder or box is supported by inclined cables extending in at least one support plane along the long direction of the bridge. The cables can be attached to the girder along its center line in the long direction or at symmetrical locations positioned outwardly from the center line.

Abstract: A plastic housing shell has two spaced apart bosses in it and first and second shafts extend in parallelism from the bosses. A turbine rotor has a bore that fits loosely over the first shaft and has a concentric first pinion with the same oversized bore. A gear and an integral pinion are journaled on the second shaft. The gear meshes with the pinion on the turbine rotor and the pinion on the gear meshes with a gear on a base ring of a rotary brush. The gear on the brush ring has a bored cylindrical shaft extending axially from it which slips over the first shaft for the brush to rotate on it while the periphery of the cylindrical shaft fits into the bore of the pinion and rotor so the rotor is journaled on said cylindrical shaft. Springy latch prongs engage a cover through which the brush extends so said cover retains all of the brush assembly parts in assembled condition. No other fasteners are required. A conduit that supplies the water jet for driving the turbine serves as a handle for the brush.

Abstract: A car wash apparatus having an overhead supported rotatable brush which is rotatable about a generally vertical axis of rotation which utilizes an improved yieldable coupling. The yieldable coupling includes an upper support plate operably connected with a drive motor, a lower support plate operably connected with the rotatable brush, three or more rigid connecting members radially disposed about the vertical axis of rotation and biasing means for biasing the plates apart from each other.

Abstract: An improved windshield wiper squeegee includes a convex teardrop shaped squeegee element which presents a surface of substantial radius in juxtaposition with a backing strip carrying the element. Alternative hollowed-out areas in the squeegee element enhance flexibility and resist icing.

Abstract: A remote controlled self-propelled vacuum cleaner comprising a manually held radio transmitter and a radio receiver installed in the vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner is provided with a pair of freely rotating wheels driven by friction rollers on the ends of a driveshaft driven by an electric motor through an elastic belt. Each drive roller may be disengaged from the tire of the corresponding wheel by a solenoid operated lever. Lifting of a drive roller from a wheel tire causes the simultaneously application of a brake on the wheel such as to cause the vacuum cleaner to be steered in an appropriate direction. The electric motor is reversed for reversing the direction of motion of the vacuum cleaner. The steering solenoids and the direction of rotation of the electric motor are controlled by servos according to the command signals received by the radio receiver.

Abstract: A combined structure of a hand-held cordless vacuum cleaner and a flashlight comprises;a vacuum cleaner body housing therein a battery and an electric powered blower, and including switch means adapted to control power fed to said blower;a dust case;a flashlight case including a lighting unit;specific interconnecting means adapted to releasably interconnect either one of said dust case and said flashlight case to said vacuum cleaner body; andspecific electrical connection means adapted to electrically connect said battery in said vacuum cleaner body to said lighting unit in said flashlight case when said flashlight case is interconnected to said vacuum cleaner body by said interconnecting means.

Abstract: A combined sweeper blower for sweeping and collecting waste material for use with a utility vehicle powered by the mechanical power take-off of the vehicle. A hopper with a rear opening for collecting the swept waste material is mounted pivotably upon the vehicle and connected to a combined sweeper blower by a flexible duct. A rear cover closes the hopper rear opening excepting the duct opening. The sweeper blower mechanism is towed behind the vehicle by articulated links and mounted on height adjustable wheels. In use, the vehicle tows the sweeper blower over terrain to be swept while the sweeper blower sweeps and blows material from the ground through the flexible duct into the hopper.

Abstract: A foot-operated height-adjustment mechanism for retrofit and replacement of the nozzle height-adjustment screw in an upright floor vacuum cleaner of the type characterized by having a front floor cleaning nozzle that is pivotally adjustable in height about the front wheels through raising and lowering the upwardly spring biased rear wheel carrier fork in contact with the screw comprising a threaded hollow tube, for receipt in the empty screw hole, a shaft slideably received in the tube, biased down against the carrier fork, an exposed mounting cap encircling the tube and including an aperture formed in one side thereof tapering inward to expose the shaft, a first lever extending out of the aperture, encircling the shaft and adapted to release the shaft when the other end is pressed down but preventing the shaft from upward movement within the tube when raised, the shaft biased in the upward, locked position, and a second lever adjacent the carrier fork and extending behind the rear wheels and terminating in a

Abstract: An oil type damper comprises a rotor provided with a toothed wheel and a boss, a base seat provided with a tubular part adapted to be fitted to the boss of the rotor and a shaft adapted to be inserted into the interior of the rotor, and an oil sealer element adapted to be set in position in the interior of the rotor in an unrotatable state relative to the shaft of the base seat. The open edge of the sealer element is folded back and held in fast contact with the inner surface of the boss of the rotor to provide prevention of leakage of the oil interposed between the rotor and the sealer element even when the oil is thermally expanded.

Abstract: A hinge device comprising a main body in the form of a channel member, a mount pin projecting outward from the web of the main body, and a pressing plate pivoted at its one end to the inner side of one side wall of the main body and retractable into the channel of the main body, the pressing plate being provided with a wedge formation on one side surface thereof opposed to said one side wall of the main body so as to gradually approach the other side wall of the main body as the pressing plate is retracted into the channel of the main body. A plate, such as the closure plate of a cabinet, can be loosely fitted into the channel of the main body with the pressing plate withdrawn therefrom and can be tightly held in the channel by the wedging effect produced when the pressing plate is retracted. The hinge device can be installed in place easily and yet holds the plate reliably.

Abstract: A hinged article comprising a first body, a second body, a hinge interconnecting the first and second bodies and defining a hinge line and wherein the hinge includes a hinge comprising a first member mounted to the first body and arranged to pivot about a first pivot axis; a projection of which first pivot axis is inclined to the hinge line; and a coupling articulating the first member to the second body.

Abstract: Eviscerated poultry is conveyed upon a shackle through a refrigerated space in a compact configuration for a time sufficient to chill birds so as to cause them to self-retain the compact configuration when delivered to a bird packaging station for packing in the same configuration. The shackle itself has a basket pivotably mounted to a lower portion of a hanger bar and a canopy mounted to an upper portion of the bar.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing solid particles from a pasty mass, in particular for removing bone particles from a mass of meat particles, in which the mass is advanced through at least one slit-shaped channel defined between two walls spaced apart in parallel relation at least one wall being provided with apertures having a diameter smaller than the smallest of the largest dimension of the particles to be removed, and the spacing between the walls being smaller than the smallest of the largest dimension but larger than the largest of the smallest dimension of the particles to be removed. During the advancement of the mass through said channel a scraping action is exercised over the inner surface of the apertured wall by means of one or more scraping elements.

Abstract: A Crab Meat Extracting device 10 is provided including a base 12 and a roller support member 14 coupled to the base. The roller support member 14 is formed with a semi-circular tracking surface 16. A plurality of upwardly projecting teeth 18 are formed on the tracking surface 16. A roller 20 is pivotably mounted adjacent to the tracking surface 16. A plurality of downwardly projecting teeth are formed between the roller 20 and roller support member 16 in alignment with and spaced from the plurality of upwardly projecting teeth 18. When crab 40 is placed in the space the roller 20 can be pivoted over the tracking surface 16 to remove the meat from the crab.

Abstract: To avoid damage to apparatus for opening textile fiber bales by foreign bodies, a fiber diverting member, against an edge of which such foreign bodies strike during opening of the fiber bales, is mounted to be pivotable out of either one of two possible predetermined fiber diverting positions.

Abstract: A plurality of wire sections are lined up side by side on a carrier member. Every wire section comprises a row of teeth, a distance piece section, a web located below thereof and a foot section. A through opening is provided in the web section. The two ends of the carrier member are provided with a slot-like opening. A locking member having the form of a block is slid onto the two ends against the wire sections held in a prestressed condition. This block-like structure comprises a rectilinearly extending longitudinal bar and a further longitudinally extending bar deformed into the slot-shaped through opening. This deformed bar acts as locking element. Accordingly, the wire sections package arranged upon the carrier member is held locked in a prestressed condition. Because these wire sections are not held by means of a welding or by means of an adhesive agent on the carrier member, savings regarding costs and materials are achieved.

Abstract: A bottom tenser utilized for a drafting means of a spinning frame, especially for fasciated yarn spinning, in which a fiber bundle is attenuated at a high speed exceeding 100 m/min. The bottom tenser as well as a bottom roller corresponding to the tenser is provided with a free end through which an apron is easily removable from and mountable on the tenser and the roller. The tenser may be constituted by a body and at least a guide wall movable relative to the body. The guide wall prevents lateral movement of the apron in its operative position and, in turn, is displaced or removed from the body in its non-operative position so as not to obstruct an apron exchanging operation.

Abstract: A fluid-tight slide fastener stringer comprising a support tape made of a fluid-tight soft material, and a row of discrete coupling elements mounted on the tape along an inner longitudinal edge portion thereof. Such tape margin is folded so as to provide therealong a contact portion engageable with a corresponding contact portion of a like companion stringer to effect a fluid-tightness between the two stringers. In order to absorb or reduce undue stress exerted on the individual coupling elements, each coupling element has a slot extending parallel to the general plane of the stringer transversely through the whole width of a coupling head portion and also extending longitudinally of the same coupling element through the coupling head portion into a base portion.

Abstract: A coupling element of a slide fastener stringer has a pair of integral upper and lower coupling portions having different shapes and engagable with the lower and upper coupling portions of adjacent coupling elements on a co-operating like stringer. The upper coupling portion has a side surface including a flat abutment surface extending perpendicularly to a stringer tape across the thickness of a longitudinal edge portion of the stringer tape. When lateral pulling forces are applied to the coupled stringers, areas on the abutment surfaces of the interdigitating coupling elements take up such forces and prevent the stringers from separation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for closing a snaplock type seam having a pair of internestable interlocking V-shaped portions. The one piece closure device is assembled astride the V-shaped portions of the two seam members and functions to force these portions laterally into interlocked assembly as the device is advanced along the seam.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for use in the process of treating yarns which includes passing the yarns through a slashing machine (10) and applying a sizing solution to the yarns (20) arranged in side-by-side sheet form, (W), in preparation for weaving on a loom followed by drying the yarns, wherein the apparatus comprises a lease rod (A) for splitting yarns into sheets which includes a porous outer layer (32) and yarn contacting surface (34) having a capacity to sweat a liquid lubricant at a sufficiently precise rate as to control the amount of lubricant wetting the yarn contacting surface. Sticking of sizing material to the yarn contacting surface as occurs with wet yarns coated with concentrated sizing solutions is avoided without weakening the size coatings on the yarns.

Abstract: A device or tool for facilitating removal of overhead automotive valves for inspection and repair of the stem and sleeves comprising a knob operated toggle mechanism which is inserted in the opening left after removal of a spark plug. The toggle mechanism holds the valve tight against the seat on the cylinder head interior permitting removal of the overhead spring and accompanying parts. After completion, the spring and retainer are replaced, the tool removed and the spark plug replaced. This emiminates the use of compressed air for this purpose as was previously the case.

Abstract: An apparatus to manufacture the casings for mufflers, the apparatus includes a central support to receive an end plate and side wall of the casing, and a metal deforming roller brought into contact with the end plate and side wall so as to cause deformation thereof to join the end plate to the side wall, and means to move said roller into contact with the casing so that the roller will follow the general configuration of the muffler being formed.

Abstract: A torque joint for transmission of force in both longitudinal and circumferential direction about thin-wall tubular torque tubes is provided by overlapping an inner one of said tubes and an outer one of said tubes, inserting a mandrel having longitudinal and circumferential slots therein, applying a deformation force for pressing the tubular members into the slots of the mandrels, and extracting at least a portion of the mandrel to provide the torque joint. In the case wherein two open-ended tubular members are employed, two mandrel elements of the same form are utilized, the two mandrel elements being withdrawn from the opposite ends of the joint upon completion of assembly of the joint. In the event that one of the tubular elements is closed ended, a retaining ring is utilized as one of the mandrel elements, in which case only one mandrel element is withdrawn while the ring remains captured between a circumferential groove of the joint and the closed end of the tube.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a hose mouthpiece by joining a nipple having a radially outwardly spread end to a mouthpiece body having an axial nipple holding hole. The nipple is inserted into the hole in the body until its spread end abuts on a seat surface encircling one end of the hole. The spread end is press formed against the seat surface so that it may become flush with the seat surface, and a seat surface encircling the other end of the hole to define a seat for one end of a hose is caulked about the nipple projecting outwardly from the other end of the hole, whereby the nipple is secured to the mouthpiece body. The process is suitable for making, for example, a mouthpiece for a brake hose, and inexpensive, since it does not include welding or brazing.