Abstract: A new and distinct variety rose plant of the Shrub Class is provided which produces double pink blossoms in extreme abundance during the springtime which give a strikingly attractive overall appearance. The plant exhibits a distinctive weeping or semi-pendulous growth habit combined with extreme hardiness and excellent disease resistance.

Abstract: A hybrid tea rose variety having an upright plant, clear pink flower color, heavy petal substance, little fragrance and moderately prickly stems.

Abstract: A new hybrid tea rose variety of Chrysanthemum crimson coloring which is a sport of the rose known as "Poinsetta".

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Hybrid Tea rose plant is provided which forms large, elegant very double blossoms which are of a velvet red coloration on the upper surface and of a cardinal red coloration on the under surface. The new variety is well adapted for the production of long-lasting cut flowers while being grown under greenhouse conditions. Such flowers are highly attractive and are produced on long stems.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Zoysia turfgrass (Zoysia japonica) characterized by its rapid establishment rate and shorter dormant period compared to other Zoysia varieties, its early spring greenup and good Fall color retention and further characterized by its superior tolerance to Zoysia rust (Puccinia Spp.) and high tolerance to drought.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing link sausages first shirs previously unshirred tubular material and then conveys the shirred tubular material to a stuffing horn at which it is filled with forcemeat. A first station has the shirring structure. A transfer structure conveys the shirred material to another location at which the stuffing takes place. The filled sausages are closed off and conveyed away.

Abstract: Metal salts and amine salts of 2-nitro-5-(halophenoxy)benzoic acids comprise a class of compounds that are highly effective pre- and post-emergence herbicides.

Abstract: The initial step of melting glass, converting particulate batch materials to a partially melted, liquefied state, is carried out on a support surface of batch. As liquefied batch is drained from the surface, additional batch is fed onto the surface to maintain the surface substantially constant.The questions raised in reexamination request No. 90/000,701, filed Dec. 31, 1984 have been considered and the results thereof are reflected in this reissue patent which constitutes the reexamination certificate required by 35 U.S.C. 307 as provided in 37 CFR 1.570(e).

Abstract: An aqueous lubricating composition for tire curing bladders containing polydimethylsiloxane, methyl hydrogen or methyl trimethoxy silane, a surfactant and optionally a metal salt of an organic acid.

Abstract: The vitreous carbon disclosed herein is prepared from intimate uniform mixtures of powder or otherwise blendable form of 20-80% by weight of a solid phenolic-aldehyde Novolak resin and of 20-80% by weight of a solid phenolic-aldehyde resol resin, the percentages being based on the combined weight of the Novolak and resol resins, and the aldehyde in said Novolak resin comprising at least 50 molar percent, preferably substantially 100 percent, furfuraldehyde, together with a carbonaceous filler, preferably graphite, in a proportion as high as 76% by weight based on the total composition. Generally the graphite may comprise 30-70%, advantageously 35-65% and preferably 40-60% of the molding condition. The vitreous carbon is improved in electrical properties and in the capability of being shaped into large thin plates which are much more stress-free than otherwise produced.

Abstract: A pigment of TiO.sub.2 particles coated with alumina, whose particle surfaces have associated with them cerium cations and sulfate-, phosphate or silicate anions, can be used to prepare paper laminates having a high degree of lightfastness.

Abstract: A high speed switch usable at high voltage includes a pair of contacts movable apart along a fixed line. When the contacts are normally interconnected, at least one of them contributes to the definition of an enclosed chamber. Pressurization of the chamber by the ignition of a power cartridge therein rapidly drives the contacts apart, forming a first gap between them. When the contacts are interconnected, a first one of them is electrically connected to a terminal. As the contacts move apart, a second gap forms between the first contact and the terminal. The second gap is electrically insulated and may both be shielded from the ignition products of the cartridge and have any arc forming therein constricted and subjected to arc-extinguishing gas. The contacts may be shunted by a fuse to which current is commutated after the contacts move apart.

Abstract: A low cost single layer disposable shield for preventing soiling of the underarm portions of a garment comprising a thin coated circular sheet having a moisture absorbing side, an opposite moisture repellant side and an adhesive means on the repellant side for attaching the circular sheet to the underarm portion of a garment. The sheet is made from a coarse open fiber moisture absorbent paper material which is coated on one side with a moisture repellant material. Applied onto the adhesive means is a peelable paper which is divided into three contiguous segments along a pair of parallel chordal boundaries of the adjoining segments. An embossed crease extends across the center of the shield and divides the shield into equal parts. When the shield is placed into service the outer segments of the three peelable segments are first removed. Thereafter the shield is folded about the embossed crease and the exposed portions of the adhesive means are pressed against the underarm portion of the garment.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel sleeve attachment for a multilayered protective coat and comprised of a detachable wristlet assembly including a tubular wristlet and a flexible sleeve member circumferentially secured to the tubular wristlet. The flexible sleeve member is provided with a fastening means circumferentially secured thereto for cooperation with a fastening means circumferentially secured to an inner thermal layer sleeve of the multilayered protective coat for establishing a removable, circumferential attachment between the flexible sleeve member and the inner thermal layer sleeve.

Abstract: A nursing scarf of trapezoidal shape to be worn about the neck of a nursing mother over her primary articles of clothing which provides complete privacy from the public eye throughout the nursing process by shielding the mother's breast and midriff, while still affording eye contact between mother and infant by means of a pleating system which creates an opening or window at the top of the scarf.

Abstract: The knitted clothing article has a nonfeltable base mesh layer. On the outside surface of said base mesh layer a yarn layer is knitted in a said base mesh and consisting of feltable textile fibres and forming loop pile meshes. Due to the interaction of the inner base mesh layer with the outer plush layer, a climatic zone is built up that, especially in sports clothing, hosiery and health clothing, assures a good moisture removal and an agreeable body temperature.

Abstract: A method of forming and attaching sleeves to a garment, particularly an isolation gown is disclosed. The garment is constructed from a generally rectangular body portion and two sleeve portions. The body portion is cut and folded to form a straight line on each side and the sleeve portions are attached to the body on the straight line and then folded. The sleeve edges are then joined together to form the garment.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pair of briefs and briefs made according to the method. A blank in the shape of a bag is knitted by means of a circular knitting machine. In the blank there are cut two leg holes in the nature of straight cuts from the hip bone and inclined forwards towards a reinforced middle portion. The cuts are ended about 5 cm from each other.

Abstract: A protective headgear comprising a helmet and a face mask of flexible material secured to the helmet. When a force capable of causing injury to the headgear wearer is applied to the face mask, the mask deflects to a significant degree, without fracturing, with respect to the helmet. The deflection may take place entirely within the material of the face mask, or the deflection may in part take place within the attachments resiliently securing the face mask to the helmet. The intersecting bars forming the face mask have modified trapezoidal cross-sectional shapes in which each base of the trapezoid is a circular arc tangent to the sides of the trapezoid.

Abstract: A base having removable side rails for elevating a toilet for use by physically handicapped or elderly persons is disclosed. The base is formed generally in the shape of a flat rectangle having a height equal to the amount by which it is desired to elevate the toilet above a floor for use. A large aperture is formed through the base near the central portion thereof having appropriate plumbing fittings for connecting the bowl of the toilet to the drain. A first pair of smaller apertures are provided to permit the passage therethrough of appropriate threaded fasteners so as to secure the toilet to the floor. A second pair of apertures are formed through the sides of the base to permit appropriate side rails to be inserted therein for use. Each of the side rails includes an adjustable grip which can be positioned and secured in a desired manner so as to assist a person in getting on and off of the toilet seat.

Abstract: An automatic flushing system for use with toilets or urinals which includes a tank having a siphon outlet and a hollow float which has a water access port and an air access port. There is also provided support means for supporting the float for generally vertical movement within the tank. There is also provided a tank inlet and tank inlet valve means which is operated by the support means for controlling flow of water through the tank inlet. There is also provided air access port valve means for controlling flow of air into the float. The support means is suitably characterized to enable the float to reach the intermediate holding level which is lower than the maximum level within the tank. The air access port valve means may also control flow of air through the air access port in such a manner as to provide a water seal associated therewith and a gas lock in the hollow float.

Abstract: A patient transfer trolley of the type which is used to transfer patient from a hospital bed to another location such as an operating theatre or an ambulance or a treatment room.The invention is concerned with a type of trolley which is on wheels and has an endless belt driven by rollers for transferring the patient.The invention provides such a transfer trolley which operates with the minimum inconvenience to the patient and the minimum apparent motion as far as the patient is concerned.The trolley has one or more driven wheels (31) and is so arranged that as the endless belt (23) is moved to move the patient, the driven wheels (31) are rotated simultaneously so as to move the trolley at substantially the same speed as the endless belt is moving but in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A basically conventional hospital bed is provided with one side portion of the intermediate length area of the mattress of the bed mounted from the bed frame for horizontal shifting toward a laterally outwardly projecting position in a manner such that an opening in the mattress is provided between the outwardly shifted side portion of the mattress and the opposite side portion of the mattress. The opening is generally centered relative to the opposite sides of the bed frame and a waste receiver is mounted beneath the mattress in registry with the opening. The receiver is mounted for vertical shifting between a lowered position beneath the mattress and a raised position projecting upwardly into the opening. The receiver includes a lower outlet for draining into a domestic sewer system or a holding tank and the inner periphery of the upper portion of the receiver is provided with a circumferentially extending manifold including outlets for discharging fluids downwardly along the walls of the receiver.

Abstract: A retractable bed includes a self-standing enclosure frame having tracks with curved segments at opposite ends of the enclosure. A mattress support frame formed of interconnected hinged sections has rollers which engage the tracks such that the mattress frame slides between a retracted position within the enclosure and a sleeping position extending from the enclosure. The mattress frame is oriented to move sideways into and out of the enclosure. A motor bracket is pivotally connected to the enclosure frame, has a motor mounted thereon, and has an elongated threaded shaft engaged with the motor. A nut arm is pivotally connected to the mattress frame, and a nut on a free end of the arm is threaded onto the shaft. Rotation of the shaft moves the mattress frame along the tracks for extension and retraction. Pivoting of the drive assembly accommodates movement of the mattress frame around the curved segments of the tracks.

Abstract: A collapsible bed is disclosed, foldable upright for storage in an article of furniture. The frame of the bed is formed of three connected longitudinal sections supported by three pairs of floor-engaging legs. The rear section is foldable over the middle section and the latter two sections are foldable over the front sections which can then be pivoted to an upright enclosed configuration in the article of furniture. Lock means are provided to prevent the collapsed frame from unfolding of its own accord.

Abstract: A covering module is formed of a pair of sheets of flexible material superposed and connected along adjacent marginal edges, leaving at least one opening, and a strip of flexible material is connected to the marginal edges of one of the sheets with the sheets being turned inside out. Stuffing material is then inserted through the opening into the interior of the module, and connection of the sheets and strip at a location interior of the marginal edges thereby closes the opening. Fasteners are attached to the marginal edges to permit detachable connection of the modules to form quilts, sleeping bags, window, wall ceiling or floor coverings, and the like.

Abstract: An infant seat for holding low birth weight neonates which supports an infant in such a manner as to prevent most position-induced deformities from occurring. The seat includes a head-receiving cavity, a back-supporting region and a buttocks-receiving hollow; a leg-containing structure is disposed on each side of the hollow. The back-supporting region is configured to hold an infant in a supine position and includes an arcuate surface on each side for biasing a supported infant to remain in the supine position. The head-receiving cavity is designed to not only maintain the infant's head in alignment with the infant's back, but also engages the infant's head over a large semi-spherically area to prevent flattening of the skull. The leg-containing structure prevents the infant's legs from flailing outwardly away from the infant's body, thus reducing hip rotation deformities and abduction stress in the leg and hip joints of the infant.

Abstract: A ventilating, patient-supporting mattress apparatus is provided which provides full patient support solely by means of pressurized airflow and with the complete absence of internal solid support structure which can cause pressure sores or the like on a patient's skin. In preferred forms, the mattress apparatus includes a lower inflatable chamber having an air-pervious upper wall, together with a secondary, air-pervious, overlying suede or un-buffed leather wall secured to the chamber to define an upper inflatable compartment between the upper and secondary walls. A fan assembly is operatively coupled with the lower chamber to supply pressurized air thereto; such air is passed into the chamber and thence through the upper and secondary walls in a throttled fashion so as to inflate the mattress. Continuous airflow through the mattress also provides soothing ventilation for sensitive skin.

Abstract: The invention provides a composite bed mattress comprising a first, relatively firm foam layer and a second, relatively soft foam layer said first and second layers being disposed in face to face contiguous relationship to one another, wherein the first foam layer contains at least one recess adjacent the second foam layer and the second foam layer has a respective, relatively soft, foam projection which fits into each recess, and the region of the mattress containing the or each recess and projection corresponds, in use, with the hip region of a person laying on an upper surface of the mattress.

Abstract: A tool is provided for use with a paint can and a lid adapted to be positioned within a generally peripherally arranged channel in the paint can. The tool includes first and second spaced prongs and a downwardly extending spike, all of which extend downwardly from the underside of a generally elongated body portion. The tool has a sharp edge which can be used for prying the lid from the can channel. The downwardly extending spike and the second prong are used to form a plurality of apertures in the can channel, and the underside of the first end of the elongated body and the first prong are used to seal the lid in the can channel.