Abstract: A novel lotus plant characterized by rose pink blossoms and small leaves borne on short petioles.

Abstract: A molded plastic hanger and a clip for use therewith or with other members. The hanger includes a body portion having a diverging pair of arms including slots therein and a crossbar for mounting garment holding clips. A plastic swivel hook is connected to the body portion at a stem. The stem includes a shaft having an annular locking recess in its periphery which is adapted to be received within a mating socket of the hook to connect the hook and body portion to each other while enabling them to be swiveled readily with respect to each other. The clip is arranged for securement to the crossbar of the hanger or to any other rod-like element and is formed of a three piece construction comprising a pair of plastic jaws and a resilient U-shaped member, also formed of plastic, but having a higher tensile strength and resiliency than the plastic of the jaws.

Abstract: A coated paperboard product and a process for producing the same which includes corona discharge treatment of a paperboard surface and subsequent extrusion of molten polyester thereon. The resulting product has a very high degree of adhesion between the paperboard and polyester layers, and is capable of being utilized for forming pressed food trays which can be subjected to oven cooking temperatures.

Abstract: The existence of high fibrin-affinity urokinase is discovered by an isolation procedure using fibrin precipitated on an adsorptive-solid matrix. By the method described, the high affinity form of plasminogen activator can be isolated directly from urine or from kidney tissue culture medium. The method is economical and provides a relatively high yield of the activator. The high affinity that this plasminogen activator has for fibrin is a property that makes it an improved thrombolytic agent and when radiolabelled provides a new diagnostic agent for the specific detection of fibrin thrombi through nuclear scanning. The newly-isolated plasminogen activator has the following characteristics: a molecular weight of about 56,000 Daltons, a specific activity of about 40,000-50,000 CTA units/mg, the appearance of a single chain structure and a high affinity for fibrin.

Abstract: A non-fogging coating composition, which comprises (A) 0 to 50 parts by weight of epoxy group-containing organic silane compounds or partial hydrolyzates thereof, (B) 20 to 80 parts by weight of a polyhydric alcohol having an ethylene oxide chain, (C) 10 to 75 parts by weight of a polymer or copolymer having at least 20% by weight of repeating structural units having the general formula ##STR1## wherein, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 independently stand for H or a lower alkyl group or carbonyl group and X stands for a side chain possessing an epoxy group, and (D) a catalytic amount of a curing catalyst. And a shaped article of polycarbonate type resin coated therewith.

Abstract: A heat resistant helmet composite comprises:(a) an outer dome-shaped shell,(b) an inner liner received in the shell, the liner having an outer dome shaped surface to fit in the shell, and(c) a metal foil sheet extending between the shell and the liner and extending over and adjacent the dome-shaped surface of the liner.Typically, the foil sheet is gathered throughout its major extent, to provide multiple locally overlapping layers of foil that increase the heat transfer resistance between the shell and liner.

Abstract: Pants include an air ventilation panel at the crotch area in which a panel is provided with a net yarn cloth sewn to its back surface. A plurality of perforated eyelets are riveted to the panel and a ventilating net woven fiber is sewn to the panel. A zipper or magic tape fastener is fixed behind the panel to join the upper portion of the panel and the net yarn cloth wherein the panel may be used as an inside pocket.

Abstract: A combined waterbed, sofa and sofa table includes a waterbed frame, a sofa mounted on the frame and covering a portion of the waterbed, and a foldable table secured over another portion of the waterbed adjacent the back support of the sofa. The sofa can be removed from the waterbed frame and the table pivoted away from the waterbed to provide full access thereto. In another configuration, the sofa can be removed and reversed on the frame so that the seat of the sofa faces the table, with the waterbed providing a soft underfooting for persons seated on the sofa at the table. Accordingly, waterbed, sofa and table functions are provided, together or separately, in a single furniture unit.

Abstract: Bed for passive, autopassive or against patient resistance motor re-education, supplied with twenty-one D.C. low voltage (on account of security) electric motors suitable to control respectively eleven mechanical assemblies applied to the bed and suited to cause the different movements of the patient, two further auxiliary mechanical assemblies constrained to the former and at last eight further mechanical assemblies suited to cause the positionings and the adjustments of the bed and of the aforesaid assemblies. It results that the bed is adjustable as height and revolving around their transverse axis. The operation of the motors is servo controlled as speed by speedometer dynamos, as angle shot by angular position circumferentors, as torque by torque detectors, and operated by a microprocessor, so that graduated, soft, constant, stable and repeated movements can be actuated and controlled as type, number, sequence, intensity, amplitude, duration, execution speed, acceleration and stall torque value.

Abstract: A method for fabricating fluid containers in general, and more particularly, plastic fluid containers which are suitable for use in water mattresses. The containers are fabricated by first extruding a polymer mixture into a tubular configuration and cutting to the desired length. One end of the tubing is framed by a support member in such a way that a portion of the end of the tube folds over the support member. The support member is constructed in a manner so that it may be disassembled into two sections. A flat end piece section is then placed over the assembly and the thus-formed end assembly is positioned within a support fixture such that the sealing end surface of the assembly is supported on the upper face of the support fixture. The fixture is then moved to a sealing area where an induction heater generates sufficient heat to heat seal the flat end piece to the end of the tubular member.

Abstract: A pit-mounted dockboard which eliminates the need for a conventional sub-frame and has an improved mechanism for retracting the cross traffic legs when the ramp is moved to a downwardly inclined below dock level position. The dockboard includes a ramp hinged to the supporting structure and movable from a horizontal cross traffic position to an upwardly inclined position and to a downwardly inclined below dock level position. A pair of cross traffic legs are pivoted to the forward portion of the ramp and are movable between an upright supporting position and a rearwardly pivoted retracted position. The cross traffic legs when in the supporting position engage the bottom of the pit in the loading dock to support the ramp in the cross traffic position. Locking means are engageable with the cross traffic legs to prevent the cross traffic legs from being pivoted to the retracted position when the ramp is in the cross traffic position.

Abstract: Tooth cleaning apparatus comprises a drive and grip part and a brush part removably attached to the drive and grip part. The drive and grip part comprises a cylindrical casing housing an electric motor. The brush part comprises an elongate shank portion which is coaxial with the drive and grip part and is removably attached at its inner end to the cylindrical casing. At its outer end the shank portion has a bearing for a removable brush rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the shank portion. A drive shaft rotatable in the shank portion is connectable at one end with the motor and at the other end has gear teeth meshing with gear teeth on the brush. One or more tubes extending through the shank portion supply fluid to the vicinity of the brush.

Abstract: A walk-behind scrubber is provided with mechanism for lowering a squeegee assembly when the scrubber is moved forwardly and for raising the squeegee assembly when the scrubber is moved rearwardly. The scrubber includes front wheels which are driven by a motor which is connected to the wheels by belts and pulleys when a moveable handle at the rear of the scrubber is pushed to move the scrubber forwardly. The motor is connected to the wheels by friction discs when the handle is pulled to move the scrubber rearwardly. When the handle is pushed, mechanism including a switch is operated to lower the squeegee assembly and when the handle is pulled, the mechanism including the switch is operated to raise the squeegee assembly.

Abstract: A mechanical chimney sweep including a spark arrester; a winch-pulley-cable assembly; a brush attached to the cable; and a counterweight depending from the brush. The spark arrester, which prevents lit material from exiting the flue, is attachable to a flue lining or flue pipe by means of a bracket without screws, bolts, or other fastening devices. The arrester supports the pulley about which the cable is threaded; the winch being externally mounted, as on the side of a house. The counterweight serves as a weight for moving the brush down the flue for cleaning and also functions as a weight holding the spark arrester in place.

Abstract: A hairbrush having a head including a core portion on which is fixed an elongate hollow body including a certain number of strips arranged circumferentially at regular intervals and spaced from the core portion.

Abstract: A hand finishing tool for dry wall board installation consisting of three operative components: a main body comprising a planar sheet material formed into two substantially flat sides extending radially from the common line to define a dihedral configuration; a manual tool gripping means pinned at its stem end to the inner surface of the main body; and a tool biasing means adapted, upon digital manipulation, to outwardly bias the flat sides to temporarily enlarge the angle that the sides normally define during tool use.

Abstract: This invention relates to scalp cleaners, and more particularly to a scalp cleaner usable to clean a scalp to which is fixedly attached a hair piece. The cleaner consists of a rounded, thin cleaning member, such as a sponge, mounted on a flexible handle. The flexibility of the invention allows access to heretofore inacessible fringe areas.

Abstract: The vacuum loading cleaning system includes a pair of interconnected pressure vessels containing a cleaning liquid pumped out of one or both of the pressure vessels, through a heat exchanger and into a dirty tank. Cleaning liquid and dislodged contaminants are sucked up from the dirty tank by a partial vacuum above the cleaning liquid within the pressure vessel. A submersible booster pump aids passage of material along the vacuum line. Solids and cleaning liquid from the pressure vessel are separated by a solids separator with the cleaning liquid being returned to the pressure vessels. A skimmer is used within one or both of the pressure vessels to remove floating solids and liquid contaminants from the system. A phase separator, mounted beneath the suction inlets so that the material from the dirty tank passes through the phase separator, speeds the separation and concentration of solids, liquids and gases/vapors.

Abstract: A hinge attachment arrangement for mounting a door on a motor vehicle includes a pair of hinge wings interconnected by a hinge pin with one hinge wing to be secured to a vehicle door and the other to a fastening element secured to the door frame on the vehicle. The other hinge wing is secured to the fastening element by at least one bolt. The other hinge wing and the fastening element also have at least one continuous borehole for receiving a plug or bolt when the other hinge wing is attached to the fastening element. The borehole and the plug or bolt form guide surfaces which slide one relative to the other so that the guide surfaces afford self-centering and the elimination of play in the assembly of the hinge attachment arrangement.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in performing operations on birds moving along an overhead line in a poultry processing operation. The apparatus comprises a plurality of individual modules, each module including a V-shaped aligning and holding guide for aligning and holding the neck of a bird against displacement which cooperates with a projecting breaking assembly to break the neck of the bird embraced by the guide. The V-shaped guide is pivotally mounted to a support frame, so that it can be pivoted from an open position to a closed position, where it engages the neck of the bird.

Abstract: To apply a length of flexible tubing to the filling pipe 5 of a multiple-spout head 6 for making a casing section 4, which is closed at one end and is to be processed further on a combined filling and closing machine, a carrying element 2 having a tubular end portion 12 is used, which is carried by a tubing feeder 1 operated to feed the tubing 3, which has been withdrawn from a roll 8 of tubing. To apply the length of tubing to the filling pipe, the carrying element 2 is moved axially into engagement with the end portion 13 of the filling pipe. Gripping elements 19 are provided to retain the length of tubing on the carrying element 2.

Abstract: A hand held, power operated rotary fish scaler includes a motor driven elongated scaling tool having fixed blades with tapered leading edges arranged equally spaced from one another around the axis of the scaling tool. The scaling tool includes a shank which is removably secured to both the scaling tool and motor for rotating about the axis of the shank. When the scaling tool is rotated and placed in contact with the fish, the tapered leading edges of the blades of the scaling tool slide between the fishes scales and flesh, lifting the scales away from the fish's body and discharging them in a direction perpendicular to the blades.

Abstract: A holder is provided for suspending a measuring rule or similar object, to which is attached a spring clip having an inwardly declined deflectable tongue portion thereon. The outer leg of the holder has a laterally extending slot configured to receive the tongue portion of the spring clip. The holder is of relatively flat, generally U-shaped configuration, and is adapted to be inserted over the belt of the user; its construction facilitates one-handed attachment and removal of the rule, without diminishing the security of interengagement afforded.

Abstract: A closure strip, or zipper, for plastic bags or the like, in which the zipper is to be applied to bag material to form zipper bags. A generally conventional zipper configuration is used, and the mounting flanges for mounting the zipper to the bag material are formed thinner than the body of the zipper to reduce the difference in thickness between the mounting flange and the bag material. Additionally, the inner edges of the inner mounting flanges are tapered so the mounting flanges merge gently into the bag material, allowing uniform welding of the side seam of the bag, the material flowing smoothly to prevent holes in the side welds of the completed bag.

Abstract: A double-safety catch for a bracelet, for example a watch bracelet, has a first closure element pivotally mounted at one end of a first portion of the bracelet for swinging about an axis transverse to the length of the bracelet. The first closure element passes through an opening in the end of the second portion of the bracelet and has a projecting catch which prevents accidental withdrawal of the first closure element from the opening and serves for locking resilient engagement with a rib on the first portion to trap the end of the second portion. A second closure element is pivotable about an axis extending longitudinally of the bracelet to cover the first closure element and to engage with a spring locking device which is manually releasable.

Abstract: A slide fastener includes a row of coupling elements secured by sewing stitches to one longitudinal edge of a support tape made of a fabric material free of threads woven or knitted together. The sewing stitches are formed of at least one thread having loops passing through the support tape. The thread is made of a monofilamentary material which is free from thermal deformation. The slide fastener can retain, after heat-set treatment, sufficient mechanical strength at the connection between the sewing stitches and the row of coupling elements.

Abstract: A slit fin heat exchanger is formed by wrapping slit fin tubing into a flat coil having two spaced rows of tubing. The flat coil is located on mandrels which are rotatable about spaced parallel axes with the mandrels and axes initially being in the same plane. A piece of expanded metal is placed between the two rows. The mandrels are rotated about their axes in opposite directions which shifts the plane in which the coil is located. The shifting of the plane of the coil moves a portion of a first row of the coil into contact with a planar portion of a platen and the second row of the coil into a nesting relationship with the portion of the first row which is in contact with the planar portion of the platen and the piece of expanded metal. Continued rotation of the mandrels causes folding of the portions of the coil which extends the area of nesting. The folding takes place through up to 120.degree.

Abstract: A slit fin heat exchanger is formed by wrapping slit fin tubing around a pair of mandrels having expanded metal cylinders thereon into a flat coil having two spaced rows of tubing. The flat coil containing the expanded metal cylinders is located on mandrels which are rotatable about spaced parallel axes with the mandrels and axes initially being in the same plane. The mandrels are rotated about their axes in opposite directions which shifts the plane in which the coil is located. The shifting of the plane of the coil moves a portion of a first row of the coil into contact with a planar portion of a platen and the second row of the coil into a nesting relationship with the portion of the first row which is in contact with the planar portion of the platen. Continued rotation of the mandrels causes folding of the portions of the coil which extends the area of nesting. The folding takes place through up to 120.degree.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a cable drum having a winding drum and flange plates with ribs mounted on the ends thereof. The apparatus comprises a pair of pressing plates, each pressing plate having mounting grooves for engaging the ribs on the flange plates, the pressing plates being positioned to face one another with the centers aligned on a central axis, wherein the pressing plates are movable in the axial direction with respect to one another. An annular holder engages the winding drum and positions the winding drum such that the axis thereof is aligned with the center axis of the pressing plates, wherein the annular holder includes at least two segment members, the segment members being movable with respect to one another.

Abstract: A tool is provided for installing and aligning camshaft bushings in internal combustion engines. The tool includes a guide which fits into the bushing bore of the number one bushing in the engine block. The guide includes a spring-loaded engaging ball and depth shoulder for positioning the guide and orienting it with respect to the oil delivery passage in the engine block. The guide includes a central opening with a keyway, through which a shaft extends. The shaft is slidable with respect to the guide and includes protruding pins which engage the key way to orient the shaft. A working head holds a camshaft bushing, and a spring-loaded ball on the head engages the oil supply opening in the wall of the bushing to angularly orient the bushing on the head. With the shaft pins in the key way, a bushing on the head is exactly aligned with the oil delivery passages in the engine block. The bushings may then be installed by striking the other end of the shaft with a hammer. Depth gauge indicators are also provided.