Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose with large, long lasting flowers having pink petals of unusual thickness. The rose is suitable for greenhouse production, presenting buds of cutting size on medium length stems.

Abstract: A floribunda rose variety having vigorous, productive plant growth, small and double red flowers having a definite fragrance, few thorns and resistance to mildew.

Abstract: Manufacture of a light metal shock absorber by impact extrusion of the light metal of a steel-light metal composite blank, wherein the metallic bonding of the composite blank is achieved by coextrusion. The steel component on the bottom face of the light metal shock absorber is provided with a steel ring which is welded or otherwise appropriately joined during or after impact extrusion. Also the light metal sleeve of the shock absorber can, after impact extrusion, be welded or otherwise appropriately joined to light metal.

Abstract: A method for reducing the hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen polysulfides and/or ash content of molten sulfur is disclosed. The subject invention is directed at the addition of an effective amount of a degassing agent selected from the class consisting of inorganic phosphorous compounds, urea and urea derivatives without the necessity for also adding sulfur dioxide to the molten sulfur.

Abstract: A hand held dispenser for liner wound adhesive tape having walls that define a first cavity for storing a supply roll of liner wound tape, a second cavity with an inner wall surface which causes liner pushed into the second cavity to wind into a coil, an opening through which liner may be withdrawn from the dispenser, and a other means for connecting the first cavity and the opening adapted to guide the tape being withdrawn through the opening, and for connecting the cavities to guide the liner from the first cavity into the second cavity, and for separating the liner from the tape being withdrawn so that tape being withdrawn will propel the liner along the path means and into a coil in the second cavity.

Abstract: A speech controlled dialing circuit identifies input utterances which may be a command word (mode select), repertory word (dialing name or number), or nonrecognized ("Other"). Responsive to the identification of each occurring input utterance, a set of predetermined templates are selected to identify the next occuring utterance. A programmed microprocessor system is described to implement the main controller function.

Abstract: A sweat band made of a moisture absorbing material is shaped to fit around the head of a person and has strips of hook and loop material attached thereto for attaching a sun visor or cap. The sun visor has a concave curved portion shaped to fit the forehead of the user and a strip of hook and loop material attached to the visor curved portion so that a molded plastic visor can be attached and detached as needed by the user. The cap has a portion removed from the rear crown and sweat band and a moisture absorbing sweat band is removably attached to the cap's sweat band with hook and loop material. The moisture absorbing sweat band is elasticized and can expand in the removed portion of the crown and cap sweat band.

Abstract: A wet type survival suit, particularly useful for oil rig workers or pilots and crew members stranded in water, includes an outer layer of material including a sheet of breathing material sandwiched between layers of fire protection material, a middle layer of insulation material that provides flotation, and an inner layer of fire protection material. This arrangement protects against fire, allows perspiration to evaporate, and allows the user to float in water. Suit adjusting laces are provided to adjust the suit to a comfortable configuration for the user. Zippers close the suit to a tight fit for use in water and can be loosened to reduce the restriction when desired.

Abstract: A shoulder pad construction in which outer plastic shells are held off of the shoulders by rigid underlying arches so that the pad is supported entirely on the chest and back rather than on the shoulders. The opposite ends of the arches are secured to the breast plates and back plates of the shells. Padding for the shells has thick front and back portions which contact the chest and upper back. Bridge portions of the padding are much thinner to avoid impacting the acromio-clavicular joints and are cut back away from the trapezius muscles at the base of the neck to avoid applying pressure to the brachial plexus. Forces applied to the shoulder pad are partially absorbed by the shells and are transmitted to the thick padding areas and to the chest and back without applying pressure to the shoulder or to the acromio-clavicular joints or trapezius muscles.

Abstract: The heat retaining article according to the invention comprises at least one inflatable envelope attached on a sheet material. The envelope is made of an air-impermeable sheet which is produced by treating a cloth with at least one synthetic or natural rubber. The heat retaining property of the article can be controlled by adjusting the amount of air filled in the envelope.

Abstract: A gown for use by a patient in a medical facility is made from a single pattern composed of a single, homogeneous piece of pliable material which is configured to provide an elongated main portion and two generally rectangularly shaped projection portions respectively extending away from the opposite sides thereof, an opening forming a collar, and a slit extending between the collar and an intersection point where one side of a first of the two projection portions intersects with the side of the main portion, the pattern then being modified to include no more than three fastening devices, one being located where the slit connects with the collar and another being located where the slit connects with the intersection point, the modified pattern then being folded about a transverse center line to provide a gown form and two associated side portions of the main portion and the associated sides of one of the two projection portions are permanently connected along the lengths.

Abstract: A cap arrangement is disclosed for sealing the space between the outer surface of a protective helmet and the upper edge of a pivotally mounted visor carried by the helmet, to prevent, for example, sawdust passing to the space on the inside of the visor during timber sawing operations. The cap arrangement comprises a sheet of fabric having a front edge secured to the upper edge of the visor and a rear edge secured to an elastic ribbon attached at its ends to the mountings which pivotally support the visor at the sides of the helmet.

Abstract: Eye protection means for use in combination with eye wear, such as safety glasses, having a brow guard in the form of a surface extending from the upper portion of the eye wear to a portion closely adjacent to the brow of the wearer. In one embodiment of the invention the eye protection means comprises magnetic dust collecting means formed of a ferromagnetic material for securement to the brow guard and arranged so that air-born dust particles falling thereon become trapped thereon, thereby decreasing the potential for entering the eye of the wearer. In another embodiment the dust collecting means comprises at least one layer of material arranged to be secured to the brow guard of the safety glasses and having an adhesive upper surface arranged to trap air-born dust particles falling thereon so as to decrease the potential for such particles entering the eye of the wearer.

Abstract: A slide bearing surface element is disclosed which can be used in prosthetic joints or mechanical bearing devices. The element has a composite coating made of a matrix of epoxy resin with particles of Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 dispersed therein. Cu or stainless steel particles are included to increase thermal conductivity.