Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant characterized by its five-petaled bloom in shades ranging from Persimmon Orange with a bright base of Canary Yellow when newly opened to Blood Red at full maturity.

Abstract: The subject of the present disclosure is a new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant, named `Bloomer Girl`, which is characterized by its abundance of coral pink blooms and vigorous plant growth.

Abstract: A Sophora japonica tree discovered in a block of standard Sophora japonica seedlings, specifically in the block of Sophora japonica seedlings known as Regent, an unpatented variety, and which my instant variety is distinguished by much more narrow and upright head of branches having a narrow rectilinear crown in outline, more free of cold weather twig die-back than normal seedling grown Sophora trees, resistant to stem cankers, and sparse flowering and fruiting which makes the new variety valuable for street trees grown in paved areas.

Abstract: A new miniature carnation variety having light yellow flowers of medium size which are produced continuously on strong, upright flower stems, this plant being distinguished by producing a larger number of smaller flowers per flower stem than is normally found in common miniature carnation varieties, the plant itself having a vigorous, strong and upright growth habit with normal branching character and abundant foliage.

Abstract: A new variety of carnation plant of a solid deep yellow coloration characterized by a vigorous growth and continuous blooming habit, and the stability of the flower color which is the same for all seasons.

Abstract: A flashing construction for a curtain wall utilizing The Equal Pressure Principle. Said flashing construction comprises a plurality of vertical mullions disposed parallel to each other and panels being mounted between said mullions. An enclosed vertical space is formed between the mullion and the panel; also, intake ports to the open air are provided on the mullion, whereby said vertical space is connected to the open air through said intake ports. As a result, the pressure in said vertical space is equalized to that of the open air.

Abstract: A cable controlled apparatus comprises a housing having a control member movably mounted therein and adapted to actuate a directional control valve or the like. The cable is threadably mounted in a bracket, mounted on the housing, to selectively move and adjust the position of the valve control member upon rotation of the bracket. A clamping member is mounted on the housing and has an annular groove defined thereon for retaining a flanged base of the bracket therein whereby axial movement of the bracket is prevented upon rotation thereof.

Abstract: A pneumatic-hydraulic blind riveting tool comprises on the one hand a hydraulic working piston (25) in a hydraulic cylinder (27) cooperating with a chuck, and on the other hand a pneumatic power piston device (50) in an air cylinder (51) adapted to produce a working pressure in the hydraulic medium by means of a plunger (49). The working piston is adapted to be fed forwards in the hydraulic cylinder a number of steps during each working cycle, and means are provided to cause the power piston device to execute a corresponding number of stroke cycles, each of which includes a forward and return piston stroke.The working piston is adapted to be fed forward one step on each piston stroke. A valve (31) in a plunger passage (29) prevents hydraulic medium from retreating in the plunger passage during the return movement of the plunger. Instead, the plunger passage is filled with hydraulic medium from a reservoir (69) during the backward movement.

Abstract: .[.Method and apparatus.]. .Iadd.Apparatus .Iaddend.for inverting a torroidal article such as a tractor tire, comprising: a base assembly; a first frame assembly pivotably rearwardly attached to the base assembly; a second frame assembly pivotably attached to a forward portion of the first frame assembly; a tire holder attached to the second frame assembly; and grappling means for holding an edge portion of a tire to be inverted relative to the base assembly. The tire holder is rotatable to permit the removal of a rim portion of the tire on the tire holder by a cutting blade fixed on a boom attached to the apparatus. Rotation of the tire holder is actuated by a hydraulic motor, and hydraulic cylinders are used to pivot the first frame assembly and the second frame assembly. The apparatus is made portable, with a minimum of necessary external support systems, such as a hydraulic fluid pump.

Abstract: A sealing means for a coke oven chuck door. The sealing means includes a metal sealing member which has springiness and flexibility and is supported cantilever fashion on the inside of the door frame. An insulation block is interposed between the sealing member and door frame. The sealing member has a knife edge flange which extends around its perimeter and is automatically aligned with a sealing surface on the main door on which the chuck door is mounted.

Abstract: A composite for providing a metal clad article of thermosetting resin includes a metal facing, a curable thermosetting resin and, between the metal facing and the resin, a layer of adhesive material. The adhesive material is capable of adhesion to the metal facing and to the thermosetting resin on curing of the resin to thereby bond the metal to the resin. The thermosetting resin may be cured hot or cold, some adhesives being more suitable for one or other method.

Abstract: A high solids pigmented coating composition is prepared from a curing agent and an ester diol binder which is a mixture of(a) 20-80 mole % of a compound having the general formula: ##STR1## where R.sub.1 represents the group formed by abstraction of the two carboxyl groups from a cycloaliphatic and/or aromatic dicarboxylic acid having 8 to 20 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be the same or different and represent groups formed by abstraction of the two hydroxyl groups from a divalent alcohol having 2 to .[.12.]. .Iadd.6 .Iaddend.carbon atoms, and m is a number of 1 - 3, and(b) 80-20 mole % of a compound having the general formula: ##STR2## where R.sub.4 represents the group formed by abstraction of the two carboxyl groups from an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid having 2 to 12 carbon atoms, and R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 may be the same or different and represent groups formed by abstraction of the two hydroxyl groups from a divalent alcohol having 2 to .[.12.]. .Iadd.6 .Iaddend.

Abstract: LORAN-C navigation apparatus is disclosed wherein digital circuitry and a microprocessor .[.is.]. .Iadd.are .Iaddend.used to automatically identify LORAN transmitting stations and .[.makes.]. .Iadd.make .Iaddend.standard hyberbolic navigation measurements. The equipment operator manually enters the group repetition rate into the apparatus for a LORAN-C chain covering the area within which the navigation apparatus is being operated. Initially, the apparatus searches all incoming signals .Iadd.as they are received .Iaddend.until signals from a master station are received regularly at the stored group repetition rate.

Abstract: A hand glove comprising a body, an outside pad and an inside cushion. The outside pad and the inside cushion are secured to outside and inside surfaces of the body respectively and are adapted to terminate below the fingers and inside the thumb and to fit over a major portion of the palm, the wrist, and a portion of the forearm. The inside cushion and the outside pad cushion the palm and the wrist without restricting flexing of the wrist, the thumb, or the fingers.

Abstract: A new and improved method and apparatus for manufacturing an elastic bodyband and the resultant bodyband.

Abstract: The hip joint socket is provided with a peripheral edge or flange in which a plurality of bores are formed. Each bore narrows conically from one side of the peripheral edge towards the free surface of the socket to provide outflow paths for excess bone cement which is displaced during implanting of the socket in a pelvis. The construction in the bores also permits the excess cement to harden into a rivet-like plug to increase the securement of the hip joint socket in the cement bed.

Abstract: A mammary prosthesis comprising an envelope of an inert elastomer for containing an inert fluid material. The envelope is composed of a plurality of firm protuberances distributed substantially equally thereover. These protuberances may be platelike, ridges, tubes, or posts. The protuberances may be in one or more layers and may be covered with an outer envelope of inert elastomer which may be perforated or in the form of a web. The protuberances provide therebetween flow spaces such that when the scar capsule contracts and compresses the protuberances, the mammary prosthesis will have a space for displacement and remain soft. The protuberances further provide greater localized pressure in pounds per square inch against the scar capsule for a given amount of massage exercise done after surgery. Since scar stretches in response to pressure, this reduces the amount of scar contracture of the capsule.

Abstract: A urinary device which is principally but not exclusively intended for female and which enables urination from a standing or sitting position. The urinal device which provides for both conduction and collection modes comprises an upper bowl member and a removable lower conducting and/or collector member which is suspended from the lower portion of the bowl member. The lower conducting and collector member is formed of a waterproof material which is sufficiently relatively flexible whereby it can be folded or compressed upon itself and stored within the bowl member until use when it is extended to operating position. The distal end of the lower conducting/collector member is provided with a tapered discharge opening and with means for sealing the discharge opening to contain the discharged urine when used in the collecting mode. The upper opening of the bowl member is contoured to envelope the perineum when in position for use.

Abstract: A removable garbage bag holder for holding garbage bags open in kitchen sinks, such as the plastic food bags used in bringing food home from grocery stores, for receiving peelings of fruit and vegetables being peeled above it, and for receiving leftover food from dinner plates and the like, comprising a cylindrical ring, a first mounting bracket with a first suction cup, a second mounting bracket with a second suction cup, with the first suction cup facing 90.degree. away from the second cup so as to attach to adjacent walls in a corner of a sink.

Abstract: An adjustable upper body rest is disclosed which is intended primarily for supporting the upper body while laying face down with the head turned to the right or left side at an angular position of approximately forty degrees below a horizontal plane. Likewise, supports at a higher elevation are provided for the head and an arm for the user who desires to lay on the right or left side. Said higher elevation is provided by moving both shoulder supports upward and toward the top of the "Adjustable Upper Body Rest".A lower face support is provided which consists of one or more rests configured to be concave lengthwise and rotatable about a near horizontal axis. A forehead support is provided consisting of one or more rests configured as a "V" tilted toward the user. Said face and forehead rests provide open areas for the eyes, nose and mouth.

Abstract: A dockboard assembly is provided having a releasable holding means for restraining the upward pivoting of a ramp means, the latter being urged to pivot upwardly by a biasing means. The holding means is adapted to be adjusted to a release position either by a manually actuated first release means or by a second release means which is actuated automatically only upon the ramp means having assumed a predetermined position of pivotal adjustment and an external upwardly pivoting force exceeding a predetermined magnitude being exerted on the ramp means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floor-care appliance with automatically adjusting vertical position of the brush-body rotary shaft. The shaft is placed in rotation via a drive belt from a motor, which shaft is borne by a rocker which is swingable as a function of the load on the brushes and is acted on in brush application position, and, in order to obtain a simplified construction with optimally constant work output, the rocker is swingable by the tension of the drive belt and has a deflection point which, from below, deflects the bottom-side pulling course of the drive belt.

Abstract: The water turbine provided by the present invention comprises a rotor which forms a rotor blade on one end and is bored with an exhaust liquid channel on the center of the axis to open to the center of the rotor blade, an inner casing which is bored with a nozzle on the circumference thereof and which supports said rotor in a manner to surround the rotor blade of the rotor and an outer casing having a liquid inlet port which defines a pressure chamber with the inner casing, and can be made so compact as to be held in a hand. The brush head for the pipe cleaning device which utilizes the water turbine as a driving source is so constructed that a brush is formed on an end of the rotor of the water turbine wherein the dirt or scale adhered to the inner surface of a pipe are peeled off with a rapidly revolving brush and then washed away with the pressurized liquid which has been used for revolving the water turbine.

Abstract: A mop holder includes a support structure having an internally threaded receptacle means to receive and removably secure a handle thereto. The support structure includes a base plate having a plurality of projecting studs which are inserted through apertures in the backing material of a mop head. The backing plate also includes an internally threaded boss. A cover plate is placed upon the backing plate of the support structure. The cover plate includes apertures along its front edge aligned to receive the studs of the backing plate. A knurled screw is inserted through an aperture in the cover plate and threadingly engaged to the threaded boss of the backing plate thereby securing the cover plate to the backing plate and securing the mop head therebetween.

Abstract: The invention consists of arranging a number of wire bundles on a supporting disc in openings of the disc, provided in circular rows coaxial with the disc and at different distances from the periphery of the disc.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for contacting a surface to be cleaned comprising a plurality of bent wires mounted with a resilient mounting member and adapted to be moved to a cutting position when the mounting member is rotated or otherwise moved relative to the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A tool for removing paint from sheet metal gutters having a central ogee portion connected to two straight, vertical portions. The scraper includes a flat blade having an edge whose contour matches very closely the shape of the gutter. In particular, it approximates the exterior configuration of the gutter on a transverse cross-sectional view. The contour, however, has a slightly greater height than that displayed by the gutter; this allows the horizontal extensions of the blade to pass over the upper and lower edges of the gutter to effectuate contact with the gutter's vertical face. Cleaning the upper and lower horizontal surfaces of the gutter then merely requires shifting the blade downward to clean the former and upward for the latter. An extended handle on the blade allows its use by a workman located at some distance from the gutter. To further facilitate its use at a distance from the gutter, the handle may pivot relative to the blade.

Abstract: A window washer for a light vehicle equipped with a windshield disposed in front of the steering handlebar and a wiper device for wiping the front surface of the windshield.A washing liquid conduit member communicating with a washing liquid tank is arranged along at least a part of the periphery of the windshield and a washing liquid jet nozzle is provided at least at one position in the washing liquid conduit member. Thus, splashing of the washing liquid is substantially eliminated even when the washing liquid is delivered on the surface of the windshield during travel. Further, and the washing liquid conduit member serves as a reinforcement of the windshield.

Abstract: A high vacuum apparatus includes a vacuum tank having a pair of upstanding conical side walls arranged with the centers thereof extending outwardly in opposite directions. A peripheral side wall structure interconnects the peripheral edges of the conical side walls to define an internal enclosure. An inlet opening is provided through one side wall adjacent the top of the tank and the top of the tank is open for connection to a vacuum source.

Abstract: Apparatus for wet cleaning carpet is disclosed of the type which utilizes a wet-dry tank unit (C) having a vacuum hose (56) connected to the vacuum tank and a vacuum head (52). The apparatus includes a portable base (A) for moving the apparatus over the floor having a socket (12) formed in the portable base. A cleaning solution tank (B) for containing a cleaning solution includes a lower attachment collar (D) which fits in the socket (12). A liquid pump (40) is carried in a pump housing (30) formed in solution tank (B). An upper attachment recess (66) formed in solution tank (B) receives a base (74) of the vacuum unit (C). The portable base (A), solution tank (B), and vacuum unit (C) are snugly fitted together by means of a deep socket (12) and recess (66) to provide an integrally assembled structure. By housing the pump (40) low to the floor in the portable base (A), a low center of gravity and stable weight distribution is provided.

Abstract: A refuse bag frame for supporting a refuse bag in a vacuum cleaner is provided. The vacuum cleaner has a cylindrical bin lined by the refuse bag and a cover thereover including a vacuum blower and a collection inlet, the rim of the open end of the refuse bag is clamped between the rim of the cylindrical bin and the cover. The refuse bag frame includes at least one hoop having a diameter no greater than the internal diameter of the cylindrical bin and a plurality of spaced-apart, rigid, vertical supports connected to said at least one hoop and having lengths no greater than the internal height of said cylindrical bin, the vertical supports being connected to the at least one hoop so as to form a cylindrically-shaped frame dimensioned to fit within the refuse bag lining the cylindrical bin of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: Meat tenderizer apparatus is provided, in which a piece of meat to be tenderized is fed between a set of top and bottom rotary serrated knives, which make intermittent cuts in the surface of the piece of meat regardless of its contour or varying thickness. The set of bottom knives is carried on a fixed center rotating shaft, and the set of top knives is carried on a floating shaft, which shaft is spring urged downwardly at each end towards the piece of meat.

Abstract: An easily portable kit that opens to provide a good sized filleting board. The kit is comprised of a pair of substantially identical rectangular mating sections hinged together in end to end relation. When the sections are folded together they form a compact carrying case, and when unfolded they open out into an elongated work surface. Each section of the kit is formed with a recess that extends along one side of the work surface and this provides a convenient receptacle for the scraps that result from the filleting. One mating section is provided adjacent one end with an overlying bar, and this bar is adapted to positively engage a gill of the fish being filleted and securely hold the fish on the board.

Abstract: Apparatus for scraping off heads of fish and crusts of crustacea, wherein the portions to be scraped off are delivered parallel by means of a feeding device, and then the portions are hitched by a scraping-off pawl plate, the body portions of the fish and crustacea being fixedly pushed against the feeding device. The pawl plate moves in a direction orthogonal to the feeding direction, the portions to be scraped off being removed automatically while the reverse sides of these portions are supported upon the hitching operation by means of a member that moves in the scraping-off direction.

Abstract: Textile fibers are blended by introducing them in a pre-blender; performing an at least two-fold doubling of the textile fibers in the pre-blender; pneumatically introducing the textile fibers in a principal blender from the pre-blender; performing a multiple doubling of the textile fibers in the principal blender; and removing the textile fibers from said principal blender.

Abstract: A guy attaching device embodies a body having an upper hub with a horizontal passageway therethrough for receiving a bolt. A forward bearing surface on the hub engages the head of the bolt to align it with a horizontal hole through a pole. An upstanding neck at the forward end of the hub has a curved rear side which receives a loop of a guy and the upper end of the neck carries elongated, laterally tapering, mooring cleats. The rear end of the hub carries an annular projection which surrounds and extends perpendicular to the passageway through the hub in position to engage the adjacent surface of the pole. A depending pole engaging pad is carried by the body beneath the annular projection on the hub with the lower end of the pad being inclined forwardly and downwardly in position for its rear surface to engage the pole. At least one spur member is carried by the lower rear portion of the pad and has a sharp chisel edge which is elongated vertically.

Abstract: A fastening assembly for fastening a wafer (10) to an article of merchandise (12) and comprising a locking mechanism in a housing (14) and a fastener element (16) having an expansive head (18) and a shank (20), formed with axially spaced circumferential grooves 22 for releasable locking engagement with a locking mechanism, the head having a conical exterior with an apex angle less than ninety degrees so that if the fastener element should fall onto a flat surface, the shank will slant upwardly less than forty five degrees; and downward pressure on the tip of the shank will cause it to tilt downwardly safely and without appreciable resistance.

Abstract: A rotor for cutting the loops or surface of a fabric having a plurality of segmented blades interconnected together to form a helix which when used to cut the surface of a fabric does not cause a rowing effect in the surface. The cutting blades in adjacent rows are positioned to be between two blades on any one row.

Abstract: A burial vault includes a lid and a box portion. Depending rests are attached to the exterior bottom face of the box portion, so as to permit easy transportation of the vault. In another preferred embodiment the vault lid has recesses on its exterior face, which correspond to and are engageable with these rests. In still another preferred embodiment, these rests are self-burying in the ground in order to firmly seat the vault during use.

Abstract: A pressure sensor comprising a piezoelectric material formed in a geometry which provides a piezoelectric output signal when subjected to a pressure. The piezoelectric material also has a pyroelectric output signal. The present sensor further comprises conductive contacts having a geometry for enhancing the piezoelectric output signal and for substantially eliminating the pyroelectric output signal.

Abstract: A method of making capacitive structures whereby first and second webs are provided, each of which webs has a dielectric substrate, a metallic film coating and narrow parallel longitudinal metal-free zones. The webs are slit along parallel lines offset from the metal-free zones to form ribbons, each ribbon having a narrow marginal metal film band extending inwardly from one longitudinal edge of the ribbon to a metal-free zone. The ribbons from the two webs are wound alternately on a drum and, in winding, the ribbons of one web are offset from the ribbons of the other web to form on the drum a plurality of interleaved rings of capacitive structure, each structure having alternately disposed metal and dielectric layers and the ribbons of each web respectively projecting outwardly from the marginal film bands of the ribbons of the other web.

Abstract: An improved heat insulated piston assembly for an internal combustion engine and a method of assembly. The improved piston assembly includes a piston constructed of a sleeve having an interference fit about a heat insulated core. The core has a first end positioned flush with an end of the sleeve and has a second end located within the sleeve with a concave configured cavity formed therein. Mating in the concave configured cavity of the core is a connecting rod having a spherical ball shaped end. The spherical ball shaped end is securely held in the cavity by a retaining ring which attaches to the piston sleeve. The retaining ring allows for limited movement of the spherical ball shaped end of the connecting rod in the cavity while providing a means for returning the piston to its bottom position during the intake stroke.

Abstract: To make vane airfoils for an axial flow compressor metal strip is first contour rolled to a cross section comprised of two opposing airfoils separated by a center rib, where one of the faces of the strip is kept planar. The rib is used to guide the strip into dies where it is notched and slotted to define individual airfoils. Next, die stamping makes concave the planar surface of each airfoil.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for fixedly positioning a rotationally symmetrical constructional part having an irregular longitudinal peripheral wall consisting of a plurality of spirally wound juxtaposed tubes. The apparatus comprises a rotatable core having a peripheral surface corresponding to the inner contour of the peripheral wall for supporting the tubes with means for rotating the core about the axis of symmetry. Clamping devices are included for fixedly positioning the ends of the tubes on the core. A wire wrapping device is positioned alongside the core for applying a removable temporary wire wrapping of non-circular wire cross-section under tensile stress to the surface of the tubes.

Abstract: A method of making a replacement valve assembly, and the replacement valve assembly are provided in which an existing valve assembly is removed from the valve and used as a guide to make the replacement valve assembly. A threaded rod is cut to a length in accordance with the removed existing valve assembly and stock sleeve material having an internally threaded bore therethrough matching the external threads on the threaded rod is cut in accordance with the existing valve assembly to form a stem on the replacement valve. The valve assembly operating threads are cut from a piece of stock material having an internally threaded bore and a matching valve element is selected to match the one on the existing valve assembly. The externally threaded rod is coated with flux and a liquid solder or is cleaned and coated with a polymer adhesive and the cut and selected items assembled thereon to form the replacement valve assembly.