Abstract: A miniature rose variety having compact, spreading plant with dwarf growth habit, yellowish buds opening to 21/2" white flowers, mild fragrance, resistance to powdery mildew, and many straight thorns.

Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose for cut flowers and garden decoration, having as its seed parent Zorina (U.S. Plant. Pat. No. 2,321) and as its pollen parent Yankee Doodle (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,957). The new cultivar produces an abundance of orange blended flowers, has very vigorous growth, is easy to grow, and has well-above-average disease resistance. Its nearly continual production of long-lasting flowers borne on cutting-length stems lend it well to providing bouquets for the home, and its bushy habit and abundant foliage make it an attractive plant in the garden.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of pear tree (Variety 69) which is useful as a size-controlling pear rootstock. The new variety originated as a single seedling selected from a large group of pear seedlings which were grown from open-pollinated seed. This seed was harvested from Old Home pear trees (Pryus communis) growing in an isolated planting with Farmingdale pollinizers. Pear varieties grown on the understock of this new rootstock clone are approximately 75% of the size of like pear trees grown on Domestic Bartlett (Pyrus communis) seedling rootstocks. This "semi-dwarfing" selection can be easily increased by hard and softwood cuttings. It has proven to be graft-compatible with all major commercially grown pear varieties. It was selected for its non-rootsuckering habit, its resistance to the Fireblight disease and its high tolerance of the Pear Decline disease. It has also proven to be hardy, early bearing, and well anchored in all areas and in all soil types where it was tested.

Abstract: A concrete float having a buoyant foam core surrounded by a concrete shell. The deck of the shell has integrally formed therewith a plurality of transverse ribs and longitudinal ribs which strengthen the deck. Consequently, the necessary strength for the deck can be achieved by utilizing a substantially reduced quantity of concrete. A tubular conduit extends beneath at least some of the transverse ribs. The conduits are provided in order to receive tie rods having their ends projecting from the sides of the float and through elongated wales which serve to secure the floats to each other. The concrete is preferably reinforced with conventional concrete reinforcing bars. The float is formed by placing a rectangular block of foam in a rectangular form after a layer of concrete has been poured in the form with the foam core being positioned apart from the sides of the form.

Abstract: Disclosed in an aqueous dispersion type thermosetting coating composition which comprises fine thermosetting resin particles composed of (A) a polyester resin having a specific hydroxyl value and (B) a copolymer resin, which are dispersed in the presence of (C) a surface active agent and/or a thickener in (D) a necessary amount of water.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of pigments of the formula ##STR1## where ##STR2## is a radical of barbituric acid or of one of its derivatives and ##STR3## is a divalent radical of benzene, 1,2- or 2,3-naphthalene, pyridine or pyrazine, which radical may be unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, alkyl of 1 to 10 carbon atoms, phenyl, carbamoyl, alkylcarbonylamino (where alkyl is of 1 to 17 carbon atoms), benzoylamino, alkoxy of 1 to 4 carbon atoms or phenoxy, the number of substituents being 1 or 2, by condensing amino-imino compounds or bis-imino compounds of the formula ##STR4## where R' and R" may be identical or different and are hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, hydroxyalkyl of 2 or 3 carbon atoms, phenylalkyl of 7 or 8 carbon atoms or phenyl, with barbituric acid or its derivatives, in the molar ratio of 1:2, in water in the presence of aliphatic carboxylic acids, aromatic carboxylic acids, aliphatic sulfonic acids, aromatic sulfonic acids, mineral acids or mixtures of these, at a pH of from 1 to

Abstract: In order to provide for automatic replacement of lamp bulbs (lamps) when they fail to illuminate and to enhance the reliability of signal lamps, such as those which signal oncoming trains as they move along railway tracks, a plurality of lamps are disposed angularly spaced from each other on one side of a turntable which is rotatable under spring bias to bring the lamps successively into positions in alignment with the lens of the signal lamp. A latching mechanism having a latch member incorporated into the turntable and a detent member operated by a solenoid provides for releasable engagement of the turntable so as to enable it to move between the successive positions.

Abstract: An eyeglasses apparatus for attachment to a cap visor; the apparatus comprises two main parts, including a clip part which is selectively removably attachable to a cap visor and a main eyeglasses part which is hingedly engageable with a member of the clip part. The main eyeglasses part is integrally molded in a unitary construction, and preferably comprises either sunglasses or safety glasses. When the apparatus is attached to a cap visor, the main eyeglasses part can be readily pivotably moved between an operative position wherein the user's eyes are shielded and an inoperative position wherein the main eyeglasses part is disposed adjacent the underside of the cap visor.

Abstract: A ball glove includes a web between the thumb and forefinger which is provided with a plurality of slits to make the web more flexible and extensible so that the web does not require breaking in.

Abstract: A baseball protection device for attachment to a baseball glove includes a multi-layered shielding portion for protecting the wrist and lower forearm of one who wears the glove. It also includes a stretchable fabric sewn to outermost side edges of the shielding portion such that the shielding portion and fabric together encircle the wrist and forearm. The shielding portion is formed from two separate but attached sections sewn together along a seam extending lengthwise of the wrist and forearm. Each section has a pad of pliable, shock-absorbent material and a sheet of hard, semi-rigid material superimposed on top of the pad. The pad and sheet are encased in a durable material. The device is provided with a plurality of eyelets at a forward end thereof for detachably fastening the device to a heel portion of the glove using the existing glove lacing.

Abstract: A disposable bonnet raincoat and method is disclosed which includes a tubular length of plastic material (10) which is folded upon itself to define interior flaps (20) and (24) and exterior flaps (18) and (16). At a fold line (30) of the interior flaps (20) and (24) there is an elongated slot (C) through which the head of the wearer protrudes to define a bonnet (A) for protecting the head of the wearer. The remainder of the tubular plastic sheeting provides a protective apron (B) around the body of the wearer in which he may sit or stand for protection against the weather.

Abstract: This invention is concerned with a sweat absorbent undershirt adapted to be used as an undershirt for sportwares which sport players generally put on when they play golf, tennis and etc.; by wearing this sweat absorbent undershirt next to their skin, the skin is prevented from being all covered in sweat however profuse perspiration they get in while playing. The invention further involves a sweat absorbent undershirt construction provided with a high degree of sweat absorptive clothings wherein sweat remains held thereby to permit players to play free from feeling uncomfortable with sweat which otherwise they might do.

Abstract: A tub assembly is provided wherein a bathtub assembly comprised of a bowl section having an apron extending downwardly therefrom and a pivotally mounted apron brace releasably secured to the bottom of the bowl in a first position to permit nestable stacking of one tub assembly within another for shipping and rigidly securable in a second position to provide lateral support to the apron.

Abstract: An open rectangular frame with object-storing trays slidably and rotatably mounted in spanning relation between the long sides of the frame, and opposite extending supports from said frame which enable the frame to be horizontally oriented across the sides of a bathtub and thus function as a bath accessory, and when only one extended support is used, the same is effective to vertically suspend the frame from the shower nozzle or the like, and thereby contribute to its functioning as a shower accessory, and wherein the trays are appropriately rotated in accordance with the horizontal or vertical orientation of the frame.

Abstract: A shower pan which forms a base of a shower stall has a one piece drain surface and is capable of being built in various sloping configurations. The shower pan is constructed of a top drain panel supported by graduated shims and perimeter strips which are in turn mounted on a planar foundation. Perimeter strips and graduated shims are secured to the foundation, concentrically spaced apart surrounding a variably located drain opening. The top drain panel is cut to the same contour and size as the foundation and has a rear member, side members, and threshold members to provide lateral water barriers. Kerfed break lines in the top drain panel permit the panel to bend to form a basin like drain surface. The kerfed relief lines are in the form of at least two concentric, straight lined, polygonal cuts which are substantially identical in shape and have their corresponding vertices connected by radial relief lines.

Abstract: A sofa bed has a stationary framework and a foldable bed frame connected to and foldable into the framework, the foldable frame having an outer section connected to and pivotal relative to a body section, the outer section overlying the body section in the folded position of the frame to form a seat. The outer section has a plurality of individual seat support elements extending thereacross transversely to the sofa back. The individual elements are spaced apart in a direction parallel to that axis, and each of the individual elements is downwardly deflectable independently of the others when a person sits on said seat. A spring edge is mounted on and extends above a front rail of the stationary framework to form the front supporting edge of the seat.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to vibration damping supports and in particular to a suspension unit for a stretcher.The stretcher support unit comprises a rectangular base frame (10) on which is supported, by means of a resilient support mechanism, a stretcher frame or carrier (11). The support mechanism comprises a pair of cantilever arms (20) inclined upwards in opposite directions and each pivotally mounted at its lower end on the base frame (10). The movements of the cantilever arms (20) are controlled by respective gas-liquid suspension units (30), which are mounted between the base frame (10) and an extension arm (28) of each cantilever arm (20). The suspension units comprise, in one embodiment, a gas reservoir (70), a sealed liquid reservoir (71), a flexible diaphragm (72) forming one end of the liquid reservoir and an actuator piston (73).

Abstract: An air mattress including an inflatable compartment formed of flexible material and defined by a ceiling, a floor, end walls, and side walls extending between the end walls. The end and side walls interconnect the ceiling and the floor and form the side edges of the inflatable compartment. At least one inflatable tube extends about and connects to the side edges, and when inflated provides support for them. The inflatable tube has a divider wall through a cross-section thereof and an inflatable chamber generally opposite the divider wall. The divider wall and the chamber divide the inflatable tube into first and second opposed inflatable C-shaped side support tubes. The chamber has a main valve passing from the exterior to the interior of the chamber and first and second one-way valves passing from the interior of the chamber to the first and second C-shaped support tubes, respectively.

Abstract: An inflatable air cushion has a base and air cells arranged in rows upon and projecting away from the base, with the outer ends of the air cells forming a supporting surface. The base and air cells are formed from a flexible elastomeric material and are in communication through the base, so that when some of the air cells are deflected by a supported load, all the air cells nevertheless remain at the same internal pressure. Thus, those air cells that are against the load exert equal forces on the load, irrespective of the amount of deflection. Adjacent air cells when inflated are adapted to contact each other along their sides so as to provide a generally continuous supporting surface. To this end, each air cell when deflated has four fins arranged symmetrically about its axis, with each fin having spaced apart side walls. The side walls of adjacent fins are connected near the center of the air cell to provide depressions that open out of the air cells.

Abstract: An elongated flat arm is joined at one end to the outer side of one of a pair of spaced apart legs, with that leg extending at about 90 degrees to the arm. The legs are joined together at one end, and are open ended at the other end. Inwardly directed cooperating projections are located adjacent the open end. A latch having a knobbed end is joined intermediate the length of the joined leg, and that latch extends towards and works in combination with an opening through the opposite leg to hold the legs together.

Abstract: The golf club head cleaning machine uses two pairs of cylindrical brushes, one pair for the irons, the other for woods. The brushes of each pair operate in close proximity and the cleaning is done in the areas of proximity. In these areas the bristles of the brushes move in opposite directions in order to reduce the structural loads on the joints between the heads and clubs. The brushes for the woods are accessible through an opening in the lower front of the machine and operate dry. The brushes for the irons are wetted and are accessible through a curtained slot which lies essentially in a horizontal plane and extends across the front and part way back on each side of the machine. This slot allows the club heads to be moved through the passage from one side of the machine to the other and therefore allows for using a conveyor to move the clubs through the machine. The curtains in the opening and slot prevent escape of debris and the cleaning liquid.

Abstract: A broom shroud that reduces the tendency of the broom handle to disassociate therefrom in view of forces encountered during use, the broom shroud comprising a broom shroud housing having a neck member having a bore, the neck member comprising a threaded collet or exterior neck portion having a plurality of vertical through slots, and a socket or interior neck portion; an internally threaded locking cap adapted to engage the collet, and means for securing bristles to the housing. Fastening the cap to the housing compresses the slotted portions of the collet, the collet tightly engaging the broom handle received by the bore. Preferably, the socket has a threaded section to receive a threaded end of the broom handle, thereby providing dual fastening means for the handle to the shroud.

Abstract: A combination coupler and support bearing for a paint roller coater has a mounting socket formed inwardly of a plurality of fingers which are resiliently retained against outward deflection by means of a circumscribing O-ring.

Abstract: A rotatable tray for supporting at least one package together with at least one nozzle for projecting a jet of liquid along an axis which is substantially at 45.degree. to the axis of rotation of the tray.

Abstract: A portable vacuum cleaner has a two-part housing comprised of an upper part and a lower part, a handle attached to the upper part by two enlarged substantially arcuate shaped end portions on the handle, a recess formed between the arcuate portions and a part of the housing for the removable storage of accessories such as nonflexible extension tubes, a motor within the housing, a rechargeable battery within the housing to drive the motor, a turbo-impeller within the housing operatively connected to the motor to be driven thereby, a dust collecting means in the housing, a dust filter surrounding the impeller and protecting the impeller and motor from dust collected in the dust collecting area, and an opening in the housing for the attachment of accessories operably connected to the suction circuit produced by the impeller.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed in which a mold plate is provided for defining a mold opening and in which a foraminous member is provided with rows of apertures communicating between an upstream side and downstream side of the member. Narrow slots connect the adjacent apertures in each row. The foraminous member is disposed with the downstream side adjacent the mold plate and has spaced-apart ribs on the upstream side oriented between, and parallel to, the rows of apertures. Pressurized food material is forced from the upstream side of the foraminous member through the apertures to the downstream side of the foraminous member and into the mold opening as discrete extrudate masses which together define a packed array forming the patty. An agitator bar with spaced-apart teeth is disposed on the upstream side of the foraminous member with a tooth disposed between each pair of adjacent ribs.

Abstract: In order to reduce the sliding friction between an endless conveyor which was up to date constructed as a flexible conveyor belt and the stationary chamber floor of a textile-fiber mixing chamber provided with a pneumatic charging device and an endless conveyor which is moveable over a stationary chamber floor in order to transport the fiber material piled up in the mixing chamber to a blender emptier, the endless conveyor according to the invention is constructed as a conveyor provided with bars which are arranged at intervals and whose ends are fixed to circulating driven endless driving and carrier units.

Abstract: A clamping device for clamping a split heat-shrinkable sleeve placed around the joint between the core conductors of two communication cables which are to be joined or spliced together. The sleeve has two upstanding lugs or flanges on either side of the split in the sleeve. The holding strips are placed against the outer surface of the lugs. Each strip consists of two foldable link assemblies joined to opposite ends of a straight, rigid center portion or line. A connecting rod is initially inserted through sleeves on each strip to keep the strip straight during placement against the lugs. Clamping springs are rotatably mounted on one strip, and, after placement of the strip, the springs are rotated over both strips, thereby forcing the lugs into contact with each other. The rods are then removed.

Abstract: An integral and inexpensive tying or bundling clamp device is disclosed, together with the method of applying the same. The clamp comprises a metal band having at one end an anchor defined by a series of convolutions of the band wrapped to provide a passage for the free end of the band. The device is applied by encircling an article and passing the free end through the passage and tightening the band while applying a reacting pressure against the convolutions, whereby the same are caused to constrict and frictionally to retain the band in the anchor.

Abstract: A ski-boot fastening device for allowing the fastening tension to be adjusted under load includes a ring or other similar hook means and a tensioning unit which acts on the hook means through a tie rod comprising a rod-shaped element having a section with a plurality of transverse notches which are longitudinally aligned along the section, a substantially plate-shaped body with a hole extending parallel to the line of action of the tie rod and having dimensions so as to couple with at least the notched section of the rod-shaped element, and a seat formed in the substantially plate-shaped body. The seat opens into the hole in the plate-shaped body, and a locking member is mounted in the seat and guided for movement transverse the hole against the action of spring means so as to releasably engage a notch of the notched section of the rod-shaped element.

Abstract: A button has a unitary interior member of thermoplastic synthetic resin. The interior member includes a disk-like portion non-rotatably held between a cap and a button back, a socket portion joined with a tack member with a garment fabric sandwiched therebetween, and a resilient connecting portion in the form of a pair of elongate planar webs extending between the disk-like portion and the socket portion and normally urging the disk-like portion to lie perpendicular to the socket portion. The connecting portion is bendable so that the disk-like portion and thus the button body can be manually tilted with respect to the axis of the socket portion and thus the garment fabric.

Abstract: A locking device for selectively locking and releasing a rope or a similar elongated, flexible element comprises a channel-shaped frame and a clamping member which is provided with a handle and is mounted swingably within the frame. The clamping member cooperates with a rope abutment surface defined by the bottom wall so as to clamp the rope, when the clamping member is swung in one direction by means of the handle, and so as to release the rope when the clamping member is swung in the opposite direction. In order to render it possible to arrange the handle in a convenient, protected position within the channel-shaped frame in the rope releasing as well as in the rope locking or clamping position of the clamping member, the clamping member and the handle are separate parts, each of which are independently swingable about a common axis, and the clamping member and the handle may be releasably interconnected by means of releasable coupling means, which may comprise a locking pawl.

Abstract: A connection for connecting a strap to a frame member of an article of furniture includes a body member adapted to be disposed adjacent to the frame member, the body member having a first surface and a second surface, the strap passing over the first surface, around at least a portion of the frame member, and onto at least a portion of the second surface such that the strap has a loop disposition extending at least partially around the frame member and the body member. A connecting member is disposed over the first surface such that a portion of the strap is located between the connecting member and the body member.

Abstract: An articulated watch band provided with a catch mechanism interconnected by hinge joints is disclosed. One catch part is formed with a recess and the other part is formed with an extension snugly fitting the recess. To secure the extension in position within the recess, the extension is provided at its lower side with a stop plate and at its upper side with a movable arresting plate corresponding in shape to the outline of the extension, so that upon angular displacement of the upper plate or upon shifting the same in longitudinal direction of the strap, the plate overlaps the rims of the recess in the receiving catch part and prevents the displacement of the extension in vertical direction relative to its upper surface. Hinge joints of the strap include hinge tubes which are secured to the associated links or catch parts by laser-beam welding.

Abstract: A quick hook-up and release toggle and a quickly separable anchor for adjustably interconnecting the anchored live and dead ends of a belt especially suited for constraining the abdominal portion of a weight lifter's torso, and the like, the belt being of substantial width and thickness. The releasable toggle is operable to instantly draw up or allow interconnected separation of the live and dead belt ends, having two operational conditions: a tightened closed condition wherein a link occupies an over-center position drawing the anchors into a predetermined position: and a released interconnected and opened condition wherein the link swings free for complete separation of the live and dead end anchors by manipulation of anchor pins from belt holes, and at least one anchor pin from hooked engagement with the belt.

Abstract: A mounting clip is provided for pressing onto a weld stud having ridges extending radially outwardly therefrom. The clip is provided with a box for accommodating the stud. A frame is provided on the top of the stud receiving box which provides wall structure for supporting a pair of detents, which wall structure is designed to be flexible, allowing the detents considerable freedom of movement.

Abstract: A hooked fabric fastener tape has on one surface of a foundation structure a number of material engaging hooks which have been produced from and by cutting one of loops of synthetic resin threads woven into the foundation structure. One of the hooks is larger in height than the other hook so as to provide a large opening between the respective end portions thereof for easy reception of cooperating loops of mating looped fabric fastener tape. The hooks of different height are reliably engageable with any of the cooperating loops fanned apart on the looped fabric fastener tape.

Abstract: A portable clamp/hanger device that provides a rigid connection that is releasable between a support beam and a hoist or other load-carrying means. The device includes a movable platform pivoted to a stationary U-shaped member with an opening therebetween. The flange of a support beam is located within the opening and the platform moves against the flange by tightening an underlying screw threaded through a hollow anchor shaft which is secured to the lower arm of the stationary member. A collar swivels universally about a portion of the anchor shaft and includes posts from which swings a hanger for attaching hooks, shackles, rope ties and the like. The platform is provided with an adjustable cleat for adapting to various sized beams. A locking mechanism is included to prevent loosening of the screw. Alternatively, auxiliary pressure can be applied to the movable jaw with a cam and ratchet mechanism or other force transfer device.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of drying tubular knitted fabric on a continuous basis, which method includes the steps of:(A) overfeeding a rope of wet fabric (4) after untangling to a first transverse stretcher (20);(B) transversely stretching the untangled fabric to from 100% to 150% of a final dry fabric width to thereby bring the number of knitted courses per unit fabric length to substantially that in the final dry fabric;(C) expressing water by nip rollers (10) from the transversely stretched fabric to remove water carried in the interstices of the fabric;(D) overfeeding the expressed fabric to the exterior of a rotating drying drum (32) at from 0% to 25%;(E) revolving the fabric around the drum (32) and reducing the water content to from 10% to 40% of the dry fabric weight while passing heated air from the drum exterior to the interior to thereby produce an unstretched, moist elastic fabric;(F) drawing the fabric from the drum upwardly onto a second transverse stretcher (41) to finally adjust the fabr

Abstract: A method of splitting bearing rings in a direction obliquely crossing their axes. This method comprises forming a notch of substantially V-shaped cross-section in the inner or outer peripheral surface of a bearing ring obliquely or in a V-direction, or forming a notch of substantially V-shaped cross-section in an end surface of a bearing ring at a predetermined angle with respect to the surface, heat-treating the bearing ring, and exerting wedge stress along the notch by a wedge type press-breaking tool.

Abstract: A hand tool for engagement with a partially disassembled engine connecting rod with the tool having a handle-shaped base having a channel within which angular arm members are slidably and lockably mounted. Each arm member includes an extension defining a socket for reception of a connecting rod bolt. The sockets are off-center to provide variable spacing of the sockets upon rotational positioning of the extension on its supporting arm member. A modified base of the tool provides a concave surface against which an engine crankshaft may be biased to utilize the crankshaft in a piston and connecting rod removing operation. Arm members diverge slightly for purposes of providing inherent biased engagement with connecting rod bolts.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing light waveguide branch elements and multi/demultiplexer elements, which elements operate in accordance with the beam divider principle by providing a first body having a plurality of parallel extending waveguides adjacent one side thereof, cutting the body at an angle to the waveguides to form two parts, after preparing the cut surfaces of the parts, applying a mirror or filter structure onto one of the polished surfaces and reassembling the parts to form an assembly, and forming an element by subsequently positioning and securing a second body on the assembly with the second body having light waveguides extending to one surface and the end faces of the waveguides of the one surface being adjacent to the mirror or filter structure so that light traveling in the waveguides of the first assembly will be reflected into the waveguides of the second body.

Abstract: A system is disclosed wherein a rotatable flexible shaft is capable of coupling one of several driving members to one of several driven members. The output shafts of the driving members may be of different sizes as well as the input shafts of the driven members. The flexible shaft is of standard length and diameter and is provided with conventional integrally formed squares at each end thereof. Each integrally formed square is slidingly received by an adapter having a mating hollow square at one of its ends. The other end of each adapter is provided with a bore of varying sizes which bores are capable of receiving any of the output and input shafts of varying sizes. The flexible shaft free floats in the mating hollow squares of the adapters.

Abstract: A method of remodeling a control section of a backhoe comprising adding a relay unit including relay rotary sleeve shafts and rotary shafts rigidly attached to a carrier base to extend in two parallel rows, and operatively connecting the rotary sleeve shafts and rotary shafts selectively to drive rods which are pushed or pulled by an oscillation in one direction of one of the hand levers, respectively, and to driven rods operatively connected to those of the valves which should be actuated by the drive rods, respectively.

Abstract: A tool is provided for continuously and concurrently monitoring both caster and camber during realignment of wheels on an automotive vehicle. The tool includes a fitting which couples to the spindle for a wheel of an automotive vehicle and a degree gauge mounted on the fitting which is adjustable for horizontal alignment in a plane perpendicular to the spindle. A conventional camber gauge is coupled to the fitting so that camber can be observed on the conventional camber gauge and caster can be observed on the tool of the invention while effectuating realignment of the spindle. The tool of the invention allows caster to be monitored without the necessity of keeping a vehicle on an expensive wheel alignment rack and without the expense of electronic or computerized alignment equipment. By reducing the time required for occupancy of a wheel alignment rack, the wheels of more vehicles can be realigned in a much shorter period of time than has heretofore been possible.